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What a treat this collaboration between The Rurals and South African crew Magic Soul is... The deep afrotastic "It's hot in Africa" features outstanding vocals and spoken words alongside a masterly orchestration - the result is sheer musical bliss, a musical gem spreading a laidback yet infectious feel making you yearning for more. And then there is the 'Rurals Crazy Jam Mix' oozing with a live jam session feel - simply essential and timeless. Miss it at your own risk - there's nothing more to be said. |
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Exclusive Preview: Michele McCain "I betcha don't know" (Park Street's Pressure Vocal Remix)(Marvient Music CD-R)
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Back in June we exclusively brought you a preview of the Pepe Link mixes, now we have the brand new Park Street 'Pressure Vocal Remix' for you. Park Street take the song to the next level, combining the fabulous vocals by Michele McCain with celestial keys and a classy jazzy piano, all perfectly arranged over a fiercely stormin' funk soaked backdrop. |
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"In the club" features the incomparable spoken word poetry of Eman alongside techy synths and chords over a deeply thumpin' groove courtesy of Geoff M and Terrence T. But the real delight for the soulful heads are the deeper than deep mixes by Delano Smith, Jesus Gonsev and Triad - they are eclectic and full of gorgeous melodies, an essential addition to the CD case of every deep house DJ. Also included are two mixes destined at the main rooms. |
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DJ Man-X & Vick Lavender featuring Shawnee Taylor "Happy endings" (DeepHaven Music CD Promo)
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After blessing us earlier this year with "City high", DJ Man-X and Vick Lavender are back with another soulful gem titled "Happy endings", featuring an incredible vocal performance by Shawnee Taylor. DJ Man-X' fiery mixes are the choice pick for peak time play thanks to phat keys by Albert 'Sterling' Menendez and tight beats, while Vick Lavender adds his signature touch to the song, with the result being a beautifully orchestrated rework oozing with a resistless yet organic live feel. Soulful house at its best, one not to be missed. |
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Tobias Linden aka Orange Muse launches his brand new label Colourful with "Psychedelic behaviour", a hypnotic production featuring salacious vocals by Ania and dramatic synths over a deep soul-tech backing. The remixes are courtesy of Quentin Harris & Honey Dijon who turn up the heat with their relentless percussive workout culminating in a strings breakdown, while Rocco's haunting take is built around a deeply thumpin' groove and freaky synths and effects. |
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Exclusive Preview: Carlos Vargas featuring Stephanie Cooke "This must be love" (Consortium Muzik Records CD Promo)
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On "This must be love", Carlos Vargas teams up with the legendary Stephanie Cooke who impresses with a heartfelt vocal performance on this super soulful yet infectious production. The vocals together with the smooth percussive groove, jazzy piano and warm chords create a laidback vibe that makes you yearning for more. Beside vocal and instrumental versions, there is also the jazzed-up 'Eastside Piano Mix' and remixes by Matt Early who gives the song a gorgeous 80's tinged touch and Rob Hayes who delivers a soul-funk oozing interpretation. |
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Solid Ground celebrate their first birthday, and they do this with their sixth release in style. As the previous releases, this one is a musical treat, featuring the legendary Robert Owens on vocals, while Danny Clark and Jay Benham show us their deeper side. Robert Owens' sexy signature style vocals combined with thrilling keys and chords and an absolutely relentless, deeper than deep backdrop make this an instant anthem. Three variations to choose from - and whether its the original, the dub or the 'Deepah Mix', the dance floor will explode. Make sure you don't miss to check out the remixes, with Panevino contributing a more laidback smoothly thumpin' interpretation fueled with lush melodies, while Franco De Mulero & Adam Moss turn the track into a deep mesmerizing affair oozing with delightful atmospheric synths. |
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Alessandro Oliviero under his Monodeluxe disguise and Diviniti join forces on "Never stop", a silky smooth slice of soulful house so delicious you can't get enough... Diviniti's outstanding vocals, the delicious keys and smooth backing - simply a match made in heaven. Now add remixes by DeejayKul, The Rurals, Andy Compton, Pirahnahead and Tony Rox who all their distinctive soulful touch and you got a sure fire winner. This one is not only essential for the lovers of soulful house - this one essential for all the lovers of house. |
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Suges featuring Limore "Do with you" (Soulstream Records CD Promo)
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Originally released back in 2006 on Plusgroove Records, this marvelous song by Adam 'Suges' Sugar featuring deeply felt vocals by Limore is back on Soulstream Records - remastered, and complete with slammin' remixes. The original is a timeless r&b gem oozing with gorgeous melodies, while the 'Suges & Martino Remix' (then called 'Eminence Remix') is an exquisite deep house version laced with celestial keys. Next is the long lost Bahsonik (Bah Samba and Filsonik), a truly organic and melodious yet infectious affair, followed by a brand new remix by Harley & Muscle who bless with another one of their beloved deep and laidback interpretations. Finally there is the full acapella. |
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Ezel has been blessing the house music community with many remixes in recent years, now his debut artist album is finally available, featuring an all-star lineup of guests such as Djinji Brown, Tamara Wellons, Monday Michiru, Diamond Dancer, Kia Bennett, Quetzal Guerrero and Carlos Mena. The album features an eclectic selection of songs, fusing house with many influences such as carribean, balearic, jazz, soul and more. Pure musical bliss. |
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The legendary Kenny Bobien and Lem Springsteen (one half of Mood II Swing) present the masterful "Listen to your heart", a musical gem impressing with outstanding vocals by the incomparable Kenny Bobien, exquisite keys and chords and an intoxicating yet soulful funk drenched backdrop on the main version. The 'Deep Roots' mixes enter deeper grounds and combine the vocals with melodious keys and classy piano. Timeless and essential. |
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Groove Junkies "In the Zone Album Sampler" (MoreHouse Records CD Promo)
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The release of the Groove Junkies debut album "In the Zone" is just a few weeks away, and to celebrate its release MoreHouse drop a special DJ friendly sampler including the incredible DJ Meme remix of "Dr. Feelgood" featuring Diane Carter, the title track "In the zone", "What's freedom" featuring Joi Cardwell and "The white light" featuring Alexander Sky. An exclusive review of the album can be found here - this is what we had to said: Without a question, "In The Zone" is a masterpiece - essential and timeless... our "Album of the year". |