Last summer we were celebrating the launch of Peng Africa and the release of their amazing compilation "Silulu Volume 1" - ever since, the label has released nothing but the best in African house music. Now the label presents their second compilation "Silulu Volume 2 - Deeper Sounds from the Motherland", and what a musical treat this is... The eleven tracks by artists such as Lemon & Herb, Luka, Mindgames, N'Dinga Gaba, Snowyte, Ultra Tone, Ta-Ice and Toxic to name just a few take you on a journey to the deepest soulful grounds of the motherland, similar to volume one from last year you can experience first-hand what is happening right now in the African underground dance music scene. And please don't ask us to pick a favorite - it is next to impossible as there are so many fantastic productions to be found here...

Tony Records open their precious vaults to bless us with an impeccable selection of gems aptly titled "Miami Uncuts 2012", some of them kept as a secret weapon for special occasions only. Similar to "Yellorange History - The 'Kept it to Ourselves' Mixes" released in May of last year, this collection is a real delight for any lover of soulful dance music and features nothing but unreleased versions. Amongst the fifteen tracks there are the deeper than deep Danny Clark and utterly soulful Davide Fiorese remixes of "Tonight" by Dajae & Bernard Badie, the sun drenched Dario D'Attis and thrilling yet smooth Tony Loreto & DJ Jacko mixes of "Back" by Uppy Park featuring Georgia Cee, the masterly orchestrated Disco/Jazz/Funk inspired "Steppin' with Mr Jack" by Phil Hooton, Groove Assassin's delectable remix of "Soul mutha" by Eddy G and  "What we gonna do" which brings the beloved one-of-a-kind sounds of Romanthony back to the floor.

Not many words are needed to describe this outstanding gem... Producer/DJ Justin Imperiale and songwriter/singer Eddie Nicholas join forces on "Fall in love", an utterly soulful masterly orchestrated production oozing with Eddie Nicholas' inimitable vocals and Justin Imperiale's signature smooth yet infectious percussive sounds - a match made in heaven. Add an exquisite laidback jazz flavored remix by Gemini Boys, two equally brilliant deep variations by Dario M, and three marvelous truly versatile yet soulful interpretations by 3 Kings, and you have an essential release that has written timeless classic all over it. Highly recommended, by no means to be missed.

It all started with "The way love goes" by Dara Band with vocals by Michael Procter ten years ago, and ever since GoGo Music have been going from strength to strength. "Fly free", the 50th single release on the label is taken from Ralf GUM's forthcoming second artist album "Never leaves you" and features the legendary 'Voice of House Music' Robert Owens whose inimitable emotive vocals make this something truly special, with Ralf GUM laying down a beautifully orchestrated silky smooth yet infectious backing. On remix duty is the one and only DJ Spinna who combines some of his early influences with a futuristic touch as only he can do. A seminal release having timeless written all over it, guaranteed to make you yearn for more.

You are in for a real treat with this release by Fatsouls which sees Japan's Fuminori Kagajo join forces with Nigeria's Afro Beat maestro Adeniji Heavywind for "No discussion", a thrilling afro-deep production built around percussive tribal-esque rhythms and heavenly synth melodies which together with the spell binding vocals create a hypnotizing feel. On the 'Rawtech Dub' and 'Rawtech Organ Dub' Fuminori Kagajo further intensifies the vibe for a deeper than deep extravaganza, while label head Said Adelekan contributes a marvelous truly soul-funk inspired interpretation. Finally DJ Rasoul relaxes the vibe on his gorgeous deeply groovin' rendition. Highly recommended, by no means to be missed.

End of last year, Marissa Guzman released her highly acclaimed debut artist album "Joy Road", now we can enjoy the phenomenal remix album, with the creme de la creme of house music - Kerri Chandler, Pirahnahead, Liquideep, Mr. V, Demarkus  Lewis, Doc Link, Hallex M, Malik Alston, Paul Randolph and Black Coffee to name just a few - adding their distinctive touch to her songs, taking them to a whole new level. It is near to impossible to choose a favorite track as there are so many, so we won't even try... Let us conclude by saying this seminal and timeless remix album is by no means to be missed, you have to check it out yourself  to experience the ingenuity it offers...

Cyberjamz Records bless us with a real musical gem here... The Shirley Marte and Louie 'Lou' Gorbea produced "Drowning in your love" by Oceanic Afro-Latin Groove is sheer musical bliss, with percussive latin flavored rhythms (percussion courtesy of salsa music legend Nick Laboy) leading the way for sublime jazzy keys by Efrain 'Junito' Davila and sultry vocals and spoken words by Mari - in other words, a laidback sun drenched masterpiece guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more. Essential and highly recommended, make no mistake and put this on top of your purchase list.

Here we have the first single lifted from Solid Ground's incredible "2012 Miami Sampler" by none other than Dom Navarra who teams up with vocalist Kat Kyrris on "If you knew", a wonderful production featuring classy saxophone, exquisite jazzy keys and heartfelt vocals by Kat Kyrris over an organic funk soaked backing. The remixes are courtesy of Danny Clark & Jay Benham who take the song to deeper grounds on their infectious yet soulful and jazzy interpretation, and William 'Reelsoul' Rodriguez whose celestial rework oozing with his beloved signature sound has become a favorite with lovers of soulful house music since being featured on the "Solid Ground 2012 Miami Sampler".