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Miami 2010 Picks
Exclusive Preview: R. Kelly "Be my #2" (Terry Hunter Mixes)(Jive Records CD Promo)
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What a surprise to see a top quality soulful house remix commissioned (and hopefully to be released) by one of the major labels... Terry Hunter's take on "Be my #2" by R. Kelly is simply gorgeous, using a sweet percussion enriched backing as playground for R. Kelly's unmistakable vocals which are combined with luscious chords and jazzy keys. |
Pirahnahead featuring Diviniti "Believe in me" (Women on Wax Records CD Promo)
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Pirahnahead and Diviniti join forces to bless us with the marvelous "Believe in me", a soul oozing production featuring outstanding vocals and a glorious instrumentation including jazzy keys, lush chords and acoustic guitars in its original form. The remixes are courtesy of Ian Friday who adds his distinctive touch to the song, letting you choose between two exciting alterations. Highly recommended. |
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Bah Samba are following up their 2009 smash "Live in the summer" with the Disco-Funk soaked "Don't let them get you down", a fresh and tasty interpretation by the Super-Phonics of a track originally released on the 2005 "Bah Samba 4" album. Phil Asher contributes a marvelous 'Inspiration Information Edit' as well as the deep bass heavy housed-up 'Restless Soul Dub', of which a vocal version can also be found in form of the resistless 'Bah Samba vs Favouritizm (Push!) Mix' version. |
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Picks of the Week
Ezel featuring Tamara Wellons "In my lifetime" (Ocha Records CD Promo)
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"In my lifetime" is the second single from Ezel's upcoming album "Secreto" and in one word this collaboration with the highly talented Tamara Wellons is amazing!! This is an outstanding piece of music featuring a masterful orchestration, arrangement and breath taking vocals that will bring tears to your eyes. Also included is the equally great "Pieces of me" featuring Flexie Muiso showcasing the versatility and love for soulful vibes of Ezel. |
Rocco & Robert C. Walker "Hard time for lovers" (GoGo Music Records CD Promo)
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This label can't do no wrong as they release another must have package with "Hard time for lovers" by the team of Rocco and Robert C. Walker. Every mix on this deep and sexy package is fantastic, making it impossible to pick a favorite. The main mixes are vintage deep and soulful Rocco featuring the outstanding unmistakable vocals of Robert C. Walker - now add groovy soulful mixes by Ralf GUM, Black Coffee with his unrivaled deep silky smooth touch and Kiko Navarro's hypnotic rework and you have an essential release. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** You might remember our words from last week where we said "only a very few of these [Miami/WMC] samplers were actually worth the money (to say the least)". We are sure that after listening to each track of the package Grooveland Music have put together, you will agree this is one of the best samplers in recent years. From the two wonderful cuts "Rest your mind" by Soulbasics featuring Kyla Sexton (a Spirit of House exclusive back in January) and "You and me" by BSC featuring Jessi Colasante, over the vocal gems "Wishy washy guy" by Nick Doe featuring Shereen and "Sweet ebony" by Deep'n'Soul Br featuring Robert Carvalho to the deeper joints "The way I like it" by JohnnyJM featuring Amera Light & Julius The Mad Thinker, "Por-do-sol em cabo frio" by Douglas Marques and "Have to talk" by Jon Silva, not to forget to mention the unreleased mash-up of the label's last single "People dancin'" by Licksamba & Tommy Largo featuring J.A.M.O.N. - this is pure musical bliss. |
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Danny Clark & Jay Benham featuring Andrea Love "Call it done" (Solid Ground Records CD Promo)
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What can we say... this label is getting stronger and stronger with every release... For the third release on their own Solid Ground label, Danny Clark and Jay Benham team up with Chicago diva Andrea Love to present the uplifting anthem "Call it done" that is guaranteed to bring the sun to your heart. The original is a timeless Disco-Funk infused jewel oozing with soulful vibes from beginning to the end, taken to deepest grounds on the relentless 'Deepah Mix' fueled with luscious melodies. The remixes are courtesy of Ralf GUM who blesses us with a slick Disco drenched workout that is truly infectious, followed by Doruk Ozlen whose laidback interpretation features gentle keys and exquisite guitar. Finally, Souldynamic twist the track into a remorseless peak time favorite laced with cheeky keys and a killer organ ride. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** After an almost ten year long absence, Sade returns with the excellent "Solider of love" album that is sure to please her fans as well as lovers of elegant soul-jazz music. "The moon and the sky" is one of many highlights from the album, perfectly showcasing her timeless unique voice, masterfully reworked by A-Factor into a smooth yet contaminous funk drenched four-to-the floor affair that stays respectful to the original. White label vinyl will be available soon at the usual places, and those attending the WMC should check out the Miami record stores for a copy. |
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Deep & Soul Project is a collective of musician and DJ's who team up with singer Danny on the summery "The light (we've seen)", an organic production that is spreading an uplifting soul-funk vibe through the wonderful instrumentation and deeply felt vocals. Lots of quality remixes to choose from by the likes of Patrick Green, Steve Paradise, House Device, DJ Jogador, QuestionmarQ, Dee C'rell and MoWz & Mikula all adding their unique touch to the track, making this a versatile package. |
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Picks of the Week
Peven Everett "Show you why" (Tribe Records CD Promo)
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Chicago soul legend Peven Everett is about to take over dance floors with his latest offering "Show you why" on Tribe Records, a funk soaked bass heavy production that is remorselessly groovin' from beginning to the end. The remixes are coutesy of Zepherin Saint who emphasizes the funky vibes and enriches the song with fantastic horns, keys and chords to take it to a whole new level. For an even more intense feel check out the dub, not to forget to mention the splendorous reprise. |
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Back in 2003, Look At You Records released the wonderful "Mala idea" by La Casa Del Ritmo (aka Los Amigos Invisibles), featuring outstanding vocals by Mariju Muci. Now almost seven years later, this classic returns with incredible mixes by Guy Robin who has been working on them for several months - and the time was definitely well invested !! If we didn't tell otherwise, you would swear these mixes date back to the 70's era of Disco as they bring back the timeless, delicious sounds that define the greatest dance music era of all time with their masterly orchestration... Dust off those roller skates and lets get the party started !! |
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Back in September of 2006, Shines Records released the gorgeous "Sunrise" by Genetix, featuring sultry vocals by Shanchoy. Now the label is about to drop an essential remix package, with DaSoul & Fabry Diglio turning out a deeply rumblin' remix fueled with celestial keys and chords, while Nastee Nev gets as deep as it gets on his hypnotic dub laced with atmospheric melodies. Liquideep contribute two mixes, with their 'BBB Remix' being deep and mesmerizing while the 'Deepfro Mix' is a laidback rework. C.9ine goes orbital on his melodious interpretation, while Ronnie Ron's dub is a deep moody affair. Also included is the 'Unreleased Mix', a funk drenched, bumpin' rework of the now classic original version. |
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Groove Junkies "In the Zone (Album Sampler Part 1)" (MoreHouse Records CD Promo)
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The wait for the Groove Junkies' re-designed debut artist album titled "In the Zone" will soon be over, featuring selected songs from the original album concept, brand new productions as well as updated versions of selected classics. Two samplers will precede the albums May release, with the first one including a chunky afro-tech re-rub of the title track that is a sure-fire winner. The utterly soulful "Far away" features heartfelt vocals by TC Moses and glorious keys by Cory Allen, while "The white light" continues the soulful path with a smooth afro-soca groove that is topped with the unique haunting vocals of Alexander Sky and lush chords. Finally the 2002 debut MoreHouse release "Inside my soul" featuring amazing vocals from Solomon Henderson returns in a masterful, Philly soul inspired incarnation. This sampler will make you yearn for the full album... |
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Reel People and singer Choklate team up on "The tea", and what a musical bliss the outcome of this collaboration is!! They bless us with a phenomal funky discofied gem, with Choklate impressing with her outstanding vocal peformance and powerful lyrics. The remxies are courtesy of The Layabouts and Manoo who take the song to the next level, with The Layabouts going deep on their mesmerizing interpretation fueled with contaminous keys and chords (a reprise is included too), while Manoo's remix features lush keys and jazzy piano over a groovy backdrop. Not to be missed. |