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CyberJamz Records present a re-release of the magnificent "A star is being born EP" by T. Solomon originally put out by 50/50 Records in limited quantities back in 2004 (you might remember this label from 1992/1993 classics such as "A day in may" by Lenny Fontana or "I got U" by Tony Moss). T. Solomon impresses with heartfelt vocals, with the title track being wonderful soulful r&b jam, followed by the mid tempo jazz-funk groover "Don't give up". "Ride the bass" is a jazz-funk oozing up-tempo affair, while "What" is a fierce underground styled track. But the real delight here is the unreleased version of "Shame on you" featuring the legendary Taana Gardner alongside T. Solomon on vocals. |
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After constantly blessing us with his timeless releases and vintage sound in the last few years, the time has come for Vick Lavender to drop his first ever full length album titled "The Love Songs LP". The album features a total of nine masterly crafted songs - both down tempo and up tempo - which showcase his unlimited productions skills and love for real music. Some of the featured songs such as "Afterparty for two", "Do for love" or "What a poor boy wants" are included here in previously unreleased down tempo versions, taking them to a whole new level. This is a highly recommended album. |
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History repeats itself as Ralf GUM and his GoGo Music imprint kick the new year off strong with the essential "Complicated" featuring heartfelt vocals and superb trumpet play by Kafele, while Ralf GUM blesses us with a musical reach jewel oozing with a deep and soulful yet infectious vibe. Phil Kullmann aka Raw Artistic Soul goes as deep as it gets, turning the song into an absolutely irresistible dance floor gem that is guaranteed to cause a stir thanks to the hypnotizing chords used. South Africa's DJ Christos contributes both a classical styled soulful rendition as well as a deeper Afro workout. Last but not least there is Kafele's relaxed interpretation perfect for chillin' or loungin'. |
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Ruben Mancias featuring Michelle Weeks "My change (is gonna come)" (Devotion Records CD Promo)
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"My change (is gonna come)" by Ruben Mancias is fierce yet soulful, featuring passionate vocals by Michelle Weeks and a beautiful jazzy piano over a stompin' funk drenched backdrop, with the vocals giving the track an enchanting gospel feel. The package features massive remixes by the Groove Junkies who relax the vibe and give the track a classic touch, while DJ Dealer intensifies the funky flavors on his take, turning out a resistless dance floor gem. |
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"Shine" is taster for the forthcoming long player by Stephane Vera on Mixed Signals Music, and it will most definitely make you yearning for more. Featuring passionate vocals by Ingrid Jones, "Shine" is a silky smooth affair oozing with sweet funky flavas and jazzy keys in the original 'Album Mix'. Reagan Grey is turning the heat up on his take using a fierce groove and lush melodies, with the overall feel remaining soulful and smooth. |
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Dawn Nicole "The rhythm of my soul" (Aqua Sol Records CD Promo)
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Aqua Sol follow up their global smash hit "I love you" by Cassio with Dawn Nicole's "The rhythm of my soul" which features poetic spoken words alongside deeply felt vocals. Jersey Soul use phat synths and wicked chords together with a fierce groove to create a contaminous vibe, while Big Logan strips the track back and gives the track a deepened yet minimal techy twist. Jason B keeps the vibe deep on his groovy rub loaded with lush synths and jazzy keys, with his stripped down dub being on a deeper mesmeric tip. Finally, JoVonn gets deep and spell binding on his take that uses spaced-out melodies and chords. |
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Those familiar with the roots of House music know that Disco, Funk and Soul played a vital role in its development and evolvement, and they are also aware that Chicago was its birthplace. House music may be the focal point of Chicago's dance music scene today, but the city always had much more to offer, and this truly unparalleled album sub-titled "Underground Disco from the Windy City" looks at the early stages of the city's dance era, featuring lots of rare in demand material which got selected by Mr. Peabody Records, a record shop in southside Chicago founded by true lovers of music who devote their time on nothing but the best in music. This album gives an incomparable insight to the local dance music scene of Chicago of said era and features many jewels that never made it outside of the city and thus will not be known to most of us. A real treasure for the music lovers we are, we gotta be grateful to both Mr. Peabody Records and BBE Records for putting this compilation together and making those timeless tunes available to a global audience for the first time. |
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This is only a selection of all the deeper/tracky/techy stuff I got in recent weeks... I raised the bar to filter out all those releases I consider worth being mentioned below...
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Japanese producer and DJ Fuminori Kagajo presents the wonderful "Jazz Spectrum EP" which is all about organic Jazz house vibes which spread an uplifting live feel on the dance floor. "Klondike" is smooth and laidback, featuring jazzy horns and lush keys over a groovy backdrop, followed by "Jazzabo" which features classy sax play and jazzy keys over a percussion driven backing. "Explorations" is a compelling excursion to into the deep creating a mesmeric feel through jazzy keys, sublime synths and the somewhat tribal-ish, African tinged rhythms. A beats tool of "Explorations" completes the package. |
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Exclusive Preview: Various "VIP Sampler" (DeeCeeEss Records CD Promo)
Christmas came early this year, to be exact past Friday when this VIP promo package landed in my inbox. Lots of exclusive DeepCitySoul music to be discovered here, including the deep remorseless "2 day" featuring captivating female spoken words and lush keys, the intriguing Fanatix remix of "Groove school" giving the track a deep moody edge, "Love for now" by Nicc Johnson which features outstanding vocals by LT Brown and comes in a supa soulful jazz-funk drenched version by DeepCitySoul and an organic jazzy rework by Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart, the reckless underground-ish track "Mirror" and finally "Let the music", a feel good production featuring uplifting vocals and classy keys over a smooth funk drenched backing.
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"Hangin' on a dream" is one of the hidden treasures from UPZ's "United People of Zion" long player released back in October 2007 through soWHAT Records, but gladly this wonderful song has been picked up by Tony Records and will be given a proper release complete with a classy selection of remixes. Rick Coffey is the featured vocalist, contributing a deeply felt, one of a kind Seal-esque performance. The soulful yet organic 'Original Mix' features enchanting keys and organ over a laidback backing, followed by the luscious 'soWHAT Mix' which oozes with exquisite keys and lovely guitars. On remix duty we have Conan Liquid whose remorselessly kickin' remix is fueled with atmospheric synth melodies and electronic keys stabs, with this 'TIG Dub' going one step further and turning the track into a monstrous electronica adventure. Next are Tony Loreto & Jacko who deliver a seductive interpretation built around a deep smooth backdrop, with the warm keys and jazzy rhodes giving the track a sublime feel. |
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Junior White featuring Noelle "Wake up" (Sounds of the Booth Records CD Promo)
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This is reportedly one of the tunes of the recent Southport Weekender, and once you listen to this production by Junior White you understand why: it spreads an uplifting and soulful yet infectious feel, features heartfelt vocals by Noelle alongside classic strings and luscious keys over an old school tinged truly relentless backing. Nothing more needs to be said then "a classic in the making". |