The wait is over and "Out of the blue" (which we exclusively reviewed back in May 2011) is finally here in its full glory. Gene King teams up with spoken word artist Tantra Zawadi and singer Dana Byrd to bless us with this delightful production featuring sultry keys, insightful vocals and gentle poetic spoken words over a smooth yet captivating percussive groove in the original version. Patrick Parades, Adam 'Suges' Sugar, Francesco Gori, Fred Bouchard, Joe Rizla and Plusgroove (Nick Tolentino) are the lucky ones chosen to lay their magic touch on this wonderful song, giving you plenty of choices to work the floor. A timeless soulful release not to be missed.

In a couple of weeks, BBE Records will release a Disco compilation which, in its own right, would be a rather common thing. But considering the tracks were selected by none other than Johnny 'D' DeMairo who also contributes a continuous mix to let you experience his unique style, this is going to be something truly special. This is not the regular selection of often heard, overrated or reputed to be Disco classics; what you get are the tracks that would inform Henry Street (the seminal label he set up with Tommy Musto in 1993 where the particles of classic Disco and the four-to-the-floor throb of house music were smashed together to create something new), the tracks found deep within the complex strings of its DNA, the tracks championed by Shep Pettibone on his legendary radio show on 98.7 Kiss or by underrated DJ Leroy Washington at Studio 54, or those dredged from crates across the city. Half-heard anthems from Italy tracked down through forensic research in the record shops of the five boroughs, rare dub versions of classics that you won't be finding on eBay anytime soon. Another fantastic from our friends at BBE.

Solid Ground Records continue to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music - we are sure you will agree with use once you listen to their "2012 Miami Sampler", a truly amazing package which features the creme de la creme of house music artists such as Danny Clark & Jay Benham, Jocelyn Mathieu, Jonny Montana, Dawn Williams, Distant People, Nickson, Nicole Mitchell, Bah Samba, Fabio Tosti, Dom Navarra and Michael Procter to name just a few, not to forget to mention Frankie Feliciano, Ian Friday, Manoo, William 'ReelSoul' Rodriguez and Yass who have been chosen to lay their magic touch on some of the tracks. Quite honestly, we are having a hard time picking a favorite as from beginning to the end, this is pure soulful heaven guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Highly recommended to be put on top of your shopping list.

We have to admit we almost missed out on the wonderful "Lovely bird" by the inimitable William Scott who impresses with his heartfelt rendition of the lyrics. This tremendous release comes with a phenomenal selection of soulful yet incredibly infectious four-to-the-floor interpretations of the song from such illustrious names as Tony Loreto, Mark Di Meo, Geoffrey C, DJ Pope, DJ Carl Vee, The Funklovers and Fabrizio Colasanti, all adding their enticing signature touch to the song, making it near to impossible to pick a favorite version as all of them are outstanding. In simple words: soulful house at its best, essential and timeless. Nuff said.

Remember the first ever release on GoGo Music back in November 2001? It was "The way love goes" by Dara Band with vocals by Michael Procter, now that ten years have passed it is time to celebrate and look back at the labels truly impressive, one-of-a-kind catalogue with the four compilations "Soul for the Floors" which contains a selection of the labels memorable vocals anthems, "Dubs for the Clubs" which contains tracks that set the floors on fire, "Tracks for the Heads" which showcases the deeper side of the label and "Visions of Musicians" which offers nothing but eclectic productions and unrivaledmusicality. Many of the songs included in these compilations have gotten our "Pick of the Week" or "Spotlight" awards in the past years, they are simply too many to mention... What we had said for many of the labels releases in the past is valid here as well: a timeless and essential release, one that is not to be missed.The first two volumes are available at your favorite digital music store now, the other two will follow in the coming weeks.

"Moonlight" is taken from Bah Samba's highly acclaimed "Shake the Dog" album released last year and features seductive vocals by Liv Lykke. On remix duty we have DJ Spinna who is pulling out all the stops on his ingenious interpretation laced with sublime keys and chords, adding his beloved 'Galactic Soul' touch to the song. Next we have two equally fantastic mixes Italy's Souldynamic who contribute a deeper than deep truly mesmerizing workout and a warm melodious four-to-the-floor stomper. Also included is an ethereal reprise by Julian Bendall guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

Back in October 2008, Tone Control Music presented the amazing "Passin' thru" by Poussez (Jafar and Maxime Cescau) and Demarkus Lewis which features sensual vocals by songstress Hannah Khemoh, now this wicked track returns with a phenomenal selection remixes taking this wonderful song to new heights. First up we have Sean McCabe delivering an instant classic, adding his signature soulful touch loaded with grand keys and organs. Next up is Demarkus Lewis with his infectious yet soulful string-led rendition, while finally AtJazz contributes a celestial deep jazzed-up dub oozing with admirable melodies.

The Sophisticado vinyl series is here, with the first release being Vick Lavender's singular remixes of "Change" by Monodeluxe, a wonderful production featuring sultry vocals courtesy of Jaidene Veda. Not much needs to be said about this release besides this is another choice production (more precisely remix) oozing with the vintage sound Vick Lavender is famous for, featuring stellar keys by Vijay Tellis-Nayak (don't miss to check out the 'Organ Mix' on the flip side and you know what we're talking about) and an arrangement that speak for themself - soulful house music made for eternity. Much more to come in the future... For all the digital heads out there, you can expect downloads at your favorite online store in a couple of months.

Diva Down Entertainment follow-up their debut release "I got my pride" by SuSu Bobien (released in January of last year) with "U turn", a phenomenal song which features lyrics inspired by a sermon, written by DewBJoyful Productions aka Dewey Andrew Cioffi and BJ Nelson and performed by legendary house music diva Dawn Tallman who impresses with her inimitable deeply felt rendition of the lyrics. The mixes are courtesy of Davidson Ospina whose sublime deep version is spell binding yet smooth and soulful, Josh Milan who contributes an utterly soulful interpretation, and finally Menakeys who serves a fiery rework featuring distinguished keys. In simple terms: a musical gem that is timeless and essential.