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Ever since their very first release dating back to late 2011 (the massive "Darkness EP" released on Atal Music), Room 806 (the duo of Sipho Ngubane and Patrick Khuzwayo) graced us with their distinctive and truly seminal soulful/afro house sound. In celebration of their ten year anniversary, Room 806 present a jaw-dropping compilation featuring some of their most celebrated vocal and instrumental productions, spanning from their very first release "Darkness" to their current hit single "Uzobuyela kum". This undeniably eclectic selection features collaborations with an illustrious list of artists such as Paris Cesvette, C Robert Walker, Monocles & Slezz,Room, Silvia Zaragoza, Darian Crouse, Sahffi, Grace, Chris, Holi and Bukeka.
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Don't miss out on this weeks update featuring some gems to discover... enjoy !!
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Forthcoming to Cha Cha Project Recordings is the downright fabulous "Lost Tracks Vol. II" EP by Juan Hoerni featuring vocalists extraordniaire Chezere and Maurice Smith. Six preeminent and expertly crafted tracks are included on this mind-boggling truly chameleonic EP spanning influences like Donna Summer, The Doors and 5th Dimension, including an ingenious dub by underground house maestro JoVonn. Beyond question, this EP is by no means to be missed....
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Soon to be released on Ocha Records is the phenomenal "Waiting for the beat" by DJ/producer Floyd Vader and songstress Emily 'Evar After' Alvarez. Unquestionably, "Waiting for the beat" is a truly glamorous slice of mellifluous soulful bliss oozing with Evar After's amazing haunting vocals, sumptuous keys and smooth yet spell binding rhythms. The 'Deep Like Dub' takes you deeper into the emotion of the records, and as cherry on top Coflo contributes an awe-inspiring excursion to the deep sure to send shivers down your spine.
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An extra large update with the latest in soulful and afro house music awaits you this week... enjoy !!
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Forthcoming to Coco Wax Records in the coming weeks is this phenomenal uplifting soulful house jewel written, produced and preformed by legendary Charles 'CDock' Dockins. Without any question, "He will" oozing with the inimitable gospel tinged vocals of Charles Dockins, illustrious jazzed-up keys, grand organ solo and an enthralling organic backdrop will send shivers down your spine... Not to forget to mention the release comes complete with an instrumental version, an utterly inspiring 'Hallelujah Choir Dub' and a hypnotizing 'Organic Dub'. This outstanding release is by no means to be missed...
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Indisputably, the Derrick Ricky Nelson and Charles Dixon produced "Feels so good" by Terri B! (Terri Bjerre) is a towering soulful gem guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to the unmistakable deep-rooted vocals of Terri B!, sumptuous jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords, sublime guitar and smooth yet spell biding organic musical backing. The cherry on top is the fantastic 'Classic Sax Edit' introducing a grandiose saxophone by Toddi Reed and an old school influenced funk drenched backdrop.
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A truly eclectic selection of vocal soulful and afro house music awaits you in this weeks update... enjoy !!
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Back in spring, DJ Randall Smooth and Ed Ramsey collaborated on the towering "Not forgotten", now they are back with the awe-inspiring follow-up single "Dance with you". Once again, the duo has pulled out all the stops to bless us with a timeless soulful underground house music gem featuring Ed Ramsey's unmatched deep-rooted vocals, masterful flute by Araflute (Arafat Mphahlele) and sublime keys over a smooth yet intriguing organic backing. Not to forget to mention the stunning remixes by DJ ERV (Erving Batista) adding his signature irresistibly driving rhythms to take the track to a whole different level.
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Esteemed production duo Steal Vybe (Chris Forman & Damon Bennett) join forces with house music royalty Kenny Bobien to grace us with the indisputably paramount "The dance floor". Without any doubt, the soulful yet downright tantalizing "The dance floor" oozing with Kenny Bobien's one-of-a-kind falsetto vocals, sumptuous keys, heavenly chord progressions and enthralling deeply groovin' organic rhythms is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.
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Enjoy this weeks selection of the latest and greatest in vocal soulful and afro house music...
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Brukel Music continue to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music with their brand new release "Unity", an uplifting and motivational gem laced with the unmatched spoken word poetry of Brutha Basil. the keyboard wizardry of Yuki Kanesaka and glorious supporting/backing vocals by Dee Lavender and Kelvin Sylvester. With a selection of expertly crafted afro, deep and soulful interpretations to choose from, this paramount release is by no means to be missed.