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Aqua Sol Recordings present the fantastic "Let me be", the second single taken from Ambrosia's full length album to be released in 2021. Without doubt, Ambrosia's unrivaled heartfelt vocals truly shine on this excellent production laced with exquisite jazzy keys, ethereal chords and a rich organic musical backing. We can't wait to get our hands on Ambrosia's album, but before that there will be another single titled "Surrender" to look out for...
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So many fabulous vocal soulful/afro releases this week, so making a selection for "Pick of the Week" and "In the Spotlight" was a bit of a challenge...
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Something truly unique and ingenious awaits you as Mikki Afflick revisits "America's real pandemic", a powerful song very relevant to the turbulent times the world is facing right now. On this mind-blowing interpretation of the song, Mikki Afflick expresses love for rock by presenting a phenomenal truly vibrant four to-the-floor rework of "Whipping post" by American rock/blues band The Allman Brothers Band which serves as musical backdrop for Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons deeply moving spoken word poetry. Indisputably, this seminal release is by no means to be missed...
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South Africa's Deepconsoul Sounds label continue to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music with the paramount "Ever After LP" by DJ Conflict. From the first to the very last track, this LP featuring collaborations with and remixes for an illustrious list of artists such as Deepconsoul, Linkol X, Decency, Imprazen, Mogomotsi Chosen, Zimosoul, Phiri, Devine Maestro and Nex Vocals is sheer musical bliss, without doubt each of the included tracks will make you yearn for more...
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Only the very best in vocal soulful/afrlo house music passed our quality control... we hope you enjoy this week's update.
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The latest installment in the highly acclaimed "House Masters" series looks at the illustrious career and awe-inspiring musical legacy of Chicago legend Mike Dunn who has been blessing us with his ingenious and seminal releases for over thirty years. This excellent and truly eclectic forty track collection features classics tracks such as his earliest releases "Dance you mutha" and "So let it be houze" alongside his his never hits such as "DJ beat that shhh" and "Natural high", explores the aliases that established him as a hero of the underground (think of MD X-Spress, MD III and The Jass Man), and showcases some of his outstanding remixes for other artists ("Devotion" by Ten City and "Not gonna do it" by Vicky Martin). Not to forget to mention many of the tracks feature his unmistakable vocal stylings. Essential.
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The third vinyl release on celebrated Good Vibrations Music label will feature brand new undeniably mind-blowing remixes of the US Garage classic "Was it just a game" by Solution (aka Victor Simonelli) and songstress Tafuri (the track was originally released in 1993 on DogHouse Records as the b-side to "Was that all it was" a cover of the Jean Carne classic). Without doubt, these paramount reworks will take over dance floors around the globe by storm, with Black Sonix and label head Sean McCabe both delivering downright enthralling, deep underground-esque interpretations, while Motion Severn slows the pace down a little on their tantalizing rework oozing with a distinct old school influenced flavor.
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Something truly special is coming to Mirror Ball Recordings as Chicago's very own Terry Hunter adds his magical touch to "Young black beautiful" by Chris Dave, a groovy mid-tempo track featuring fantastic vocals by Spacebunny Jefferson and a cool rap vocal by Oswin Benjamin. To make it short, Terry Hunter delivers a dazzling slice of soulful up-tempo bliss laced with smooth yet intriguing rhythms and bodacious keys sure to send shivers down your spine and send the dancers into a frenzy...
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Once again we bring you only the latest and greatest soulful sounds... enjoy !!
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Forthcoming to renowned Cool Staff Records is the phantasmagorical "Saving my love" produced by Italian DJ/producer Andrea Curato and performed in grand style by UK based singer Nay. Without doubt, Nay's inimitable deep-rooted vocals together with the illustrious keys, enchanting galactical pads and the smooth yet irresistibly thumpin' rhythms will send shivers down your spine...By no means to be missed.
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Toronto based DJ/producer Stoim makes his debut with the splendid "Forgive" released through Italy's Double Cheese Records, a catchy production featuring the deeply felt vocals of Lee Wilson alongside luscious keys and smooth deeply groovin' rhythms. On remix duty are Coflo whose indisputably stunning rendition oozes with his landmark afro/latin inspired vibe, and Luyo who delivers a downright hypnotizing afro-deep dub.
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Lots of fresh and classy vocal soulful/afro house music to discover this week... Enjoy !!