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Next up on critically acclaimed Bayacou Records is the phenomenal "No gravity" produced by Ezel and performed in grand style by singer/songwriter extraordinaire Rona Ray. Indisputably, "No gravity" which uses a smooth yet downright enthralling rich organic musical backing as foundation for Rona Ray's unrivaled sultry vocals and sumptuous keys will make you yearn for more. Don't miss out on this towering soulful gem sure to stand the test of time...
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The latest offering from Brukel Music is this truly mind-boggling collaboration by Brutha Basil with DJ Erv entitled "The room". Without doubt, "The room" which is best described as unadulterated old school inspired deep house music is guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy thanks to the downright inexorable deeply thumpin' rhythms, inebriant melodies and Brutha Basil's unmatched spoken word poetry.
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We kick off the new month with a fully loaded update... enjoy !!
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Coming soon to Newtown Recordings is the downright fabulous "Better days", a collaboration by DJ/producer Dave Anthony with singer/songwriter Dawn Souluvn Williams. Indisputably, this inspirational soulful jewel featuring the unmatched gospel tinged vocals of Dawn Souluvn Williams, splendorous jazzed-up keys and glamorous churchy organ over an infectious rich organic backdrop will a cast a spell on you... An essential purchase.
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Moroccan producer Nawfel returns to Merecumbe Recordings with a super dope collaboration entitled "Chase me" featuring South African songstress exraordinaire Venessa Jackson. Beyond doubt, Venessa Jackson's inimitable sultry vocals together with the illustrious keys, dreamful chords and the smooth yet enthralling deeply groovin' afro infused rhythms are guaranteed to make you yearn for more... By no means to be missed.
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Don't miss out this weeks XL update loaded with the latest and greatest in vocal soulful and afro house music...
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Available now exclusively on vinyl is this phenomenal and truly eclectic five track simpler of Harold Matthew's Jr's forthcoming full length album "Peripheral vision". First up is "Deep into my sleep" (a collaboration with Black Sonix) laced with Harold's sublime spoken words, lush keys and intriguing afro tinged rhythms. Next is "Put your hands together" (a collaboration with DJ Fill) oozing with uber cool vocals, enthralling analog rhythms and hypnotic synths is a nod to classic Chicago house. "Into you" is a mellifluous slice of soulful goodness featuring guest vocalist Dawn Williams, "Pause" (a collaboration with DJ Fill) is an ingenious broken beat flavored hip hop track featuring guest vocalist Syl Messi, and finally there is the title track a classy laidback hip hop production featuring Nickel Slick. We can't wait for the full album to drop...
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Back in 1998, Ananda Project released "Cascades of colour" featuring the beautiful sultry vocals of Gaelle Adisson. Ever since, the track has become a bona fide house music classic, with countless remixes released over the years. Now NiteGrooves Records present a truly fabulous re-imagination by French afro house maestro Manoo whose eleven minute extravaganza is smooth and melodious yet downright hypnotizing, with thrilling rhythms leading the way for enchanting chord progressions, sublime jazzy keys and Gaelle Adisson's amazing vocals. Also included are Kunijuki's incredible jazz re-interpretation (dubbed the 'Sugar Love Mix') and the acapella originally released back in the day.
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Another weekly update with the latest and greatest in vocal soulful house music is ready... enjoy !!
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Back in June 2021, Andy Compton blessed us with "Nibambe", a truly outstanding slice of timeless soulful bliss oozing with the inimitable seductive vocals of Nekoye Ommeh, enchanting keys, sublime horns by Kafele and gentle deeply groovin' rhythms. Now this soulful gem returns in a towering selection of remixes, with South African deep house maestro DJ Octopuz delivering a tempting mellifluous late night rendition, multi-talented South African artist Shamrock serving an ingenious smoothly groovin' afro-beat infused interpretation, and finally The Rurals contribute a deep house jewel oozing with their signature truly beloved deep house sound.
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A couple of weeks ago, we introduced you to the fantastic "Those days" by Legendary Charles 'CDock' Dockins, a scintillating trip down memory lane to the heyday of hip house. Now the track returns in mind-blowing remixes introducing enthralling afro-deep rhythms and glamorous bluesy saxophone by Brandon Moultrie, beyond doubt these downright hypnotizing remixes will cast a spell on you... The cherry on top are the 'Windy City' dub mixes oozing with an early Chicago house music feel. These remixes are by no means to be missed.
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A verily eclectic update supplemented with classics from back in the day awaits you this week... enjoy !!