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** Exclusive Preview ** "Slow down" is the latest chapter in the never ending saga of timeless productions from Vick Lavender, a musical nugget that impresses with meaningful deeply felt vocals by Al Olive and a virtuoso soul-funk orchestration with a jazzy touch as only Vick Lavender and his ensemble of highly talented musicians can do. The remixes are courtesy of the Dolls Combers who turn the song into a more traditional four-to-the-floor affair, keeping the vibe laidback and soulful. Another essential Sophisticado release not to be missed |
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Robert Owens "Deep down" (The Deep Mixes)(Underground Collective Records CD Promo)
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Back in 2008, Future Vision released this tribute to Ron Hardy, featuring the legendary Robert Owens on vocals. Underground Collective have picked the track up and deliver a massive package full of slammin' remixes by San McCabe, Souldynamic, Smash Hunter, DJ Romain, DSF & DJ Dino and Yohan Esprada who all keep the spirit of the original alive while adding their distinct deep touch to it. A magnificent addition to the timeless original mixes by Ron Trent. |
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Finally Jamie Lewis presents his debut artist album "Flashback", a three CD retrospective featuring thirty productions and remixes from his illustrious career which started two decades ago. All his essential classic productions are here such as "The light" and "Be thankful" featuring Michelle Weeks, "For you" featuring Michael Watford or "Unity". You also get a selection of his precious remixes including Tom & Joyce "Queixume", HiFi Mike "Stereo flavas", Cerrone "Hooked on you" and "You are the one" or DJ Meme Orchestra "Any love" to name just a few. But this album wouldn't be complete with some of his upcoming works such as "Believe" which features vocals from Lisa Millett & Tanja Dankner. |
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After two highly successful single releases, Clemens Rumpf and David A. Tobin are ready to present their debut album "Ain't Nothing But House Music". As the previous single releases "Jazz in the House EP" and "Fire" (which are of course included), the songs featured on the album are a wonderful and refreshing yet soulful fusion of house with disco, funk and jazz - not to forget to mention the marvelous vocals and lyrics. From beginning to the end, the album impresses with great musicianship, introducing you to the many different talents of Clemens Rumpf and David A. Tobin - and their love for soulful house music. Highly recommended. |
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Exclusive Preview: Michele McCain presents Marivent Soul "All I can do" (Gene Leone Remixes)(Marivent Music International CD Promo)
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In November of 2009, we gave you exclusive previews of the Brazilian Soul Crew, Andy Ward and John Mateo mixes of Michele McCain's "All I can do", now its time to bring you the Gene Leone remix of this magnificent song. He combines the fabulous vocals by Michele McCain with an organic and soulful yet funky percussive backing and amazing keys, with the result being simply outstanding !! Gene Leone's remix will be available in a variety of edits - you can listen to previews of all the currently available mixes here. As we said before: One to be added to the top of your must have list. |
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We don't think Afro-Soul infused house can be more infectious yet soulful than Renn's "Nights in Africa"... deep ruthless beats and drums, slick keys and gorgeous vocals altogether create a hypnotic journey you can't resist to dance to. The remixes are courtesy of Reel People whose delightful percussive workout oozes with jazzy piano and beautiful guitar licks and The Layabouts whose exquisite house interpretation is loaded with lush guitar and marimba hooks over a mesmerizing backdrop. "Nights in Africa" is sure to become one of this summer's anthems... |
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Sandy Spady "Million to one" (Daddy Funk Records CD Promo)
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Since Sandy Spady's "Million to one" landed on our desk, we must have been listening to it a million times... and we still couldn't pick our favorite mix as they are all simply outstanding. Sandy Spady blesses us with her heartfelt unmistakable vocals on this marvelous production - make no mistake this highly talented lady is going to be a future diva. Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart provide sheer musical bliss with their trademark organic jazzy rework, while Black Sonix (Justin Stride) contributes both a relentlessly deep Afro flavored tech-soul journey and a timeless old skool interpretation. Filin Brake delivers two uber cool mixes taking the song to deepest grounds, while Tony Loreto serves a peak time favorite destined to destroy the dance floors with killer keys and a resistless groove. |
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The wait is finally over, and Dom Navarra's long awaited debut album "Search to find the Real" will be released by Slip'N'Slide Records in mid May. On the 15 songs included, he teams up with some of house music's finest artists and future stars such as Arnold Jarvis, Rainy Payne, Natasha Watts, Justin Figueroa, Antonio Navarro, Monique Henry, Laura Williams and Nathan Clifford - the result is a truly versatile and impressive album that introduces you to Dom Navarra's many talents and his love for soulful house music. An essential purchase. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** Cyberjamz Records return with the beautiful "My first love", an ode to house music courtesy of Mona Bode who blesses us with her outstanding poetic spoken word performance. The track comes in a variety of fantastic mixes to choose from, making it hard to pick a favorite. There is the deep melodious 'Foremost Poets Adventure Mix' featuring additional vocals by Johnny Dangerous - both Michael Terzian and Trevor Fox contribute their own interpretation of this version, each adding his unique touch. Trevor Fox also serves the classy old school 'Ray of Light Mix' and the deeper 'Erotic Moody Mix'. And then there is the 'Big Osh Immortal Beloved Mix', a deep mesmeric workout oozing with celestial synth melodies. Not to be missed. |
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Sakura & Co. "Rejoyce" (Sean McCabe Remixes)(KingStreet Records CD Promo)
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Seldom did the term "uplifting anthem" fit better than on this production by Japanese artist Sakura & Co. who team with spiritual choir singer Sharon Brown Adams. These masterful remixes by Sean McCabe are truly infectious and feature spiritual gospel tinged vocals alongside gorgeous piano and keys over a fiery backdrop, altogether creating a hands-in-the-air feel you can't resist to dance to. For a deeper journey check out the dub which further intensifies the vibe. |
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Beyond doubt, Philly Disco was elemental for the development of dance music as we know and love it today. Now, for the first time ever, there is a comprehensive compilation to document the birth of Disco in Philadelphia and the work of the unsung musicians who played on the numerous timeless classics we all admire so much. Think of legendary names such as Gamble & Huff (producers), Tom Moulton (remixer), Earl Young (founder of The Trammps and creator of the 4/4 Disco drum pattern) - and of course the artists: Harold Melvin & Blue Notes, The Trammps, Teddy Pendergrass, Eddie Kendricks, Philly Devotions, Carl Bean, John Davis... This project is presented by Dimitri from Paris who has selected fourteen exemplary songs from the Philly Disco era for the first CD, while the second CD includes exclusive remixes and edits he created especially for this project. An essential purchase that is also available on deluxe limited double-vinyl's including bonus material. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** The beautiful "Deeper love" by Marcelo Cruz is a slick production featuring deeply felt vocals by Nadine Navarre alongside stylish keys over a funky bassline driven percussive backdrop, with the instrumental version adding extra keys to fortify the musical bliss. Justin Imperiale deepens the vibe and adds a delicious guitar by Ian Fisher on his relaxed remix, while Joe Rizla serves both a jazz-funk drenched workout and a deeper than deep truly melodious version. |