Album Review: Deepconsoul "Soul in me" (Deepconsoul Sounds Promo)
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- Created: Saturday, 14 December 2019 18:43
- Written by Mike Fossati
"Soul in me" the latest album by South African ensemble Deepconsoul is nothing short of phenomenal... Like the predecessors "Crossover", "Intuition", "Healing time" and "Soul factory", this verily eclectic and undeniably ingenious album features collaborations with an illustrious list of renowned artists including Decency, Lady LeSoul, Mogomotsi Chosen, Mzukisi, Ras Vadah, Voocy, Audiology, DJ Mizz, Denny Dugg, Luu, Mthandazo Gatya, Sipho Ngubane, Giga, SoulTone SA, Cmpra, St.Jovis, Vuyo and SoulVista, not to forget to mention the dazzling remixes of "Pipe dreaming" by Da'Luk featuring Knowledge Lway, "That's my song" by Denny Dugg, "Find my way" by Louis Lunch featuring Decency and "Places" by Sacred Soul featuring Gugu Zulu. Without question, with "Soul in me" Deepconsoul deliver yet another expertly crafted masterpiece that will stand the test of time.
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Coming soon to Quantize Recordings is this scintillating remake of Richard Rogers all-time house music classic "Can't stop loving you" (released back in 1990 through SAM Records) by Antonio Deep Scarano and vocalist Kimicoh. Indisputably, they bless us with a glamorous re-imagination oozing with a towering rendition of the lyrics by Kimicoh, illustrious keys, classic strings and spell binding organic musical backing. The icing on the cake is the splendorous truly eclectic selection of outstanding remixes by FlowerSons, Salvatore Oppio and Kikko Esse & Emanuele Del Carmine. Essential.
The year may be winding down yet we continue to bring you the latest and greatest in vocal soulful and afro house music... enjoy !!
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