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Pick of the Week: Matthias Heilbronn and Monique Bingham "Something" (Peppermint Jam Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 17 April 2021

Matthias Heilbronn and Monique Bingham - SomethingWatch out for this phenomenal release by Matthias Heilbronn and Monique Bingham soon to be released through Peppermint Jam Records. The second to none sultry vocals of Monique Bingham truly shine on this vibrant yet soulful production laced with bodacious keys and enthralling rhythms, only to be taken to the next level on the masterly orchestrated 'Soulflower Mix' which oozes with a glittering soul/funk infused vibe sure to send shivers down your spine. The cherry on top are the awe-inspiring remixes by Mousse T and Ahmed Sirour, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.

In the Spotlight: Rafael Moraes "Reconnection" (Yoruba Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 17 April 2021

Rafael Moraes - ReconnectionForthcoming to Yoruba Records is "Reconnection", the debut artist album by Rafael Moraes. To make it short, "Reconnection" is an outstanding deep organic house album rooted in native rhythms and grooves, featuring collaborations with an illustrious list of artists such as Oveous (vocals), Jesse Gannon (keys), Victor Lopez (harmonica), Raul Mascarenhas (saxophone), Capitol A (vocals), Nadirah Shakoor (vocals), Aroop Roy (vocals) and I cio (flute). Without doubt, this ingenious and truly fabulous album comes highly recommended.

Reviews April 18, 2021

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 17 April 2021

review logoAnother busy week with tons of music submissions, but we made sure only the very best made it into the update... enjoy !!

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Album Review: Heather Johnson "More happiness" (KingStreet Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 10 April 2021

Heather Johnson - More happinessFor over twenty years, Heather Johnson has been blessing us with her unmatched angelic voice, notably she has been the featured vocalist on numerous house music classics. KingStreet celebrate the acclaimed vocalist with a towering compilation which includes both past and present remixes of tracks taken from her 2009 album "Happiness"as well as some of her critically acclaimed Ananda Project anthems from the likes of Louie Vega, ReelSoul, Sean McCabe, Jihad Muhammad, Alix Alvarez, Frankie Feliciano, Cee ElAssaad, Danny Clark, DJ Kawasaki, Joe Claussell, Steal Vybe, Tomo Inoue, Fanatix, Masaki Morii, Muthafunkaz, Satoshi Fumi and Chris Brann. The cherry on top are brand new remixes of Wahses over me" by Shane D, "Love is stronger than pride" by Fizzikx and "Kiss kiss kiss" by Kyle Kim.

Pick of the Week: Soul Creation featuring SuSu Bobien "It's alright" (DJ Shaheer Williams Remixes)(Soul Groove Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 10 April 2021

Soul Creation featuring SuSu Bobien - It's alright (DJ Shaheer Williams Remixes)Back in 2005, Soul Creation (Jose Burgos & Duce Martinez) joined forces with gospel house diva SuSu Bobien for the uplifting "It's alright", with the release including a grandiose remix by Backroom Productions. Now this timeless jewel is back in fresh truly eminent interpretations by DJ Shaheer Williams who graces us with a soulful and melodious yet downright spell binding gospel house interpretations guaranteed to make you yearn for more.

In the Spotlight: Darian Crouse "Do things differently" (Uso Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 10 April 2021

Darian Crouse - Do things differentlyRenowned singer, songwriter, producer and remixer Darian Crouse is back on Spirit of House with the expertly crafted and truly paramount "Do things differently". Without doubt, Darian Crouse's incomparable deep-rooted vocals truly shine on both the enthralling underground-esque 'Lonely Club Mix' (which draws inspiration from the Léil Louis club anthem "Club lonely") and the uplifting smoothly groovin' 'Original Disco Mix'.

Reviews April 11, 2021

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 10 April 2021

review logoDon't miss out on this weeks update loaded with the greatest and latest in vocal soulful and afro house...

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Pick of the Week: MissFly & Deep Soul Syndicate "Heaven" (MoreHouse Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 03 April 2021

MissFly & Deep Soul Syndicate  - HeavenAn all-star cast awaits you on this awe-inspiring release forthcoming to MoreHouse Records. "Heaven" is produced by Deep Soul Syndicate (the duo of Munk Julious and Sean Ali), with additional production by Groove Junkies (Evan Landes), additional keys and bass by Ezel, guitar by Everett Craig and MissFly on vocals. The phenomenal "Heaven" is undoubtedly unique and takes you back to the 70's with its jazzy, soul drenched and funk infused sound inspired by this bygone heavily influential era, the cherry on top are MissFly's incredible sultry vocal stylings. This timeless soulful gem is by no means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Brutha Basil & Kelvin Sylvester "Time & space" (Brukel Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 03 April 2021

Brutha Basil & Kelvin Sylvester - Time & spaceCritically acclaimed Brukel Music continue to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music with their latest offering "Time & space" by Brutha Basil and Kelvin Sylvester. Without question, the expertly crafted "Time & space" with a smooth yet enthralling organic backing leading the way for Brutha Basil's unmatched thought provoking spoken words, sumptuous keys, sublime saxophone and classy trumpet is guaranteed to make you yearn for more...

Reviews April 4, 2021

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 03 April 2021

review logoFor the Easter weekend, we have prepared a huge update with the best and latest in soulful/afro house music we were send this week. Enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Mothers Favorite Child featuring Morris Alan "Every time" (Ezel Remixes)(Bayacou Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 27 March 2021

Mothers Favorite Child featuring Morris Alan - Every time (Ezel Remixes)Once again, Bayacou Records bless us with an unquestionably phenomenal release by no means to be missed... "Every time" by acclaimed r&b/soul producer and songwriter Paris Toon aka Mothers Favorite Child  is a wonderful song featuring the fabulous vocals of Morris Alan and sublime horn riffs that gets reworked for the dance floor by Ezel who adds a smooth yet spell binding rich organic musical backing, funky synth solo and sumptuous rhodes and wurlitzer to create a timeless soulful jewel guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...

In the Spotlight: Osunlade & Carlos Mena "Los tambores te llaman" (The Heavy Quarterz Remix)(Ocha Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 27 March 2021

Osunlade & Carlos Mena - Los tambores te llaman (The Heavy Quarterz Remix)One year ago, Ocha Records celebrated their 100th release in proper style with a jaw-dropping re-imagination of "Los tambores te llaman" a collaboration by Osunlade and Carlos Mena originally released in 2005 on Ubiquity Records seminal "Music is my art" compilation. Now South African deep house producers The Heavy Quarterz add their landmark touch to take the track to a whole different level, indisputably this downright hypnotizing rework fusing Carlos Mena's spiritual message with inebriant synths and inexorable rhythms will cast a spell on you.

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