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South African based boutique record label soWHAT Records have just launched their brand new "soWHAT Afro Sessions" compilation series, with the inaugural edition featuring a downright eclectic and mind-boggling selection of twelve vocal based productions handpicked from the labels vault. The list of featured artists is truly illustrious and includes the likes of UPZ, Black Coffee, Cuebur, Abicah Soul, Black Motion, N'Dinga Gaba, Rancido, Stephanie Cooke, Harrison Crump, Mani Hoffman, Qness, P.M Project, Sandy Spady, Fynite and more. Don't miss out on this dope compilation.
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"Happy song", the first single taken from MF Robots (Music For Robots aka drummer Jan Kincaid and vocalist Dawn Joseph, both formerly with The Brand New Heavies) forthcoming album "Break the wall", returns in a stellar remix package not to be missed. First up we have the extended version of this uplifting and timeless soul/funk gem which lets Dawn Joseph's unrivaled sultry vocals, jazz-tinged chords, classy horns and vibrant rhythm section shine in full glory. The remixes are courtesy of Kenny Dope who drops a fabulous sun drenched interpretation laced with sumptuous keys, funky horn stabs and enthralling rhythms, and Kaidi Tatham & Daz-I-Kue whose beautiful laidback broken beat flavored rendition of the song is truly outstanding.
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Neapolitan Soul Records bless us with "If I were your woman" by Neapolitan Soul and Luciano Gioia, a paramount soulful production featuring the unmatched deep-rooted vocals of Kia Stewart alongside luxurious keys, heavenly pads and a smooth yet spell binding organic musical backing. Without doubt, this timeless soulful gem is will send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more...
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A truly varied update with the latest in vocal soulful/afro house music awaits you... enjoy !!
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In fall of 2011, DJ/producer Namy made his debut on KingStreet Records with the grandiose "There she stands" featuring the one and only Monday Michiru on vocals. Ever since, the Japaneses purveyor of soul, funk, disco and house has been blessing us with his fabulous soulful sounds and many timeless collaborations with the likes of Barbara Tucker, Tracy Hamlin, Kathy Brown, Joi Cardwell, Stephanie Mills, Marc Evans and Josh Milan to name just a few. This truly paramount retrospective of Namy's work features two brand new remixes by Manoo of "There she stands" and by FNX Omar of "Reset" alongside seventeen previously released remixes from the likes Danny Krivit, DJ Spen, Director's Cut, DJ Fudge, Opolopo, Frankie Feliciano, N'Dinga Gaba, Terry Hunter, DJ Meme, Josh Milan, Michele Chiavarini, Booker T and many more.
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Beyond doubt, Quantize Recordings truly grace us with the timeless "Another way" a glamorous soulful production by Ronnie Herel featuring the incomparable heartfelt vocals of Dannis Winston, sublime jazzed-up keys and dreamful chords over a smooth organic musical backing. The 'Afro Soul Mix' oozes with a laidback soothing feel sure to make you yearn for more, and then there is the outstanding downright irresistible DJ Spen & ReelSoul remix oozing with a classy old school house music vibe (can you name the track they took inspiration from??). Essential.
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Back in 1986, the fantastic Yvonne Turner mixes of Willie Colon's "Set fire to me" took over dance floors around the globe by storm, now Vick Lavender presents his very own masterly orchestrated interpretation of this all-time dance music classic which stays true and respectful to the original yet gives the song a glorious truly soulful and melodious four-to-the-floor feel. Indisputably, the gentle yet spell binding rhythms together with the bodacious keys, heavenly pads and Angel-A's beautiful vocal chants will send shivers down your spine... By no means to be missed.
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A fully packed and truly eclectic update awaits you this weeks... go check it out and enjoy...
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Once again, T's Box Records present a fabulous timeless soulful jewel by Jon Pierce by no means to be missed... Produced by Aki Dawson and Emmaculate, "Survivor" features the unmatched deeply rooted vocals of Jon Pierce alongside illustrious jazzed-up keys and a smooth organic musical backing. The 'No Fear' remixes by Emmaculate laced with intriguing rhythms and enchanting melodies give the track a deeper unquestionably enthralling feel, while Neil Pierce contributes a glamorous interpretation oozing with a lively funked-up vibe sure to send shivers down your spine.
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Legendary New Jersey based AceBeat Music (formerly AceBeat Records) truly bless us with "I thank you" produced by Derrick Ricky Nelson and Ace Mungin and performed in grand style by the one and only Kenny Bobien. Most definitely, Kenny Bobien's unrivaled falsetto vocals together with the sumptuous keys, sweet guitars and smooth organic musical backing will make you yearn for more... The alternate 'HouseWerQ Mix' keeps the vibe soulful and melodious yet takes the song straight to the dance floor. By no means to be missed...
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Once again we keep the heat on with this week's blazin' hot update... enjoy !!
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Production duo Groove Junkies & ReelSoul (aka Groove N' Soul) and songstress extraordinaire Nichelle Monroe continue to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music with this truly towering and respectful interpretation of the Eagles hit single "I can't tell you why" (taken from their 1979 album "The long run"). Without doubt, the gentle yet enthralling organic musical backing together with Nichelle Monroe's incredible silky smooth vocals and ad-libs, ReelSoul's sumptuous keys. Victor San Pedro's classy guitar and Katisse Buckingham0s lovely sax and flute licks create an uber soulful sun drenched jewel guaranteed to make you yearn for more.