Yet another overload of new music this week, we hope you enjoy our selection...
Louie Vega featuring Anane & Tony Touch "Last night a DJ saved my life" (Nervous Records Promo)
House music legend Louie Vega is back with a stunning re-imagination of the 1982 all-time classic "Last night a DJ saved my life" by Indeep. Originally released on the "NYC Disco" album in 2018, this magnificent remake featuring an eminent rendition of the memorable lyrics by Anane and Tony Touch oozes with an enthralling contemporary house sound and comes in both a vocal by Louie Vega and dub by Anane. The cherry on top is Louie Vega's vibrant remix of "In search of peace of mind" by Funki Cadets spreading an unstoppable disco/funk influenced vibe sure to ignite the dance floor.
Louie Vega presents Funki Cadets featuring Keith Thompson "Take it" (Vega Records Promo)
Vega Records are on fire, gracing us with yet another undeniably dope release by Funki Cadets who join forces with legendary vocalist Keith Thompson on "Take it". Without any question, "Take it" using smooth yet downright irresistible rhythms as foundation for Keith Thompson's momentous spoken words and enchanting melodies is guaranteed to take over dance floors around the globe by storm.
Sean Smith & DJ Wall 2 Wall featuring Carla Prather "Feel the vibe" (Smooth Agent Records Promo)
We welcome back Smooth Agent Records to Spirit of House with the marvelous "Feel the vibe" produced by label head Sean Smith and DJ Wall 2 Wall, with the lyrics performed in grand style by Carla Prather. The glamorous original version pairs Carla Prather's unrivaled majestic vocals with luxurious jazzy keys, heavenly pads and a smooth rich organic backdrop. On remix duty is Ezel who adds his trademark soulful yet lively touch to create a sure-fire dance floor favorite. Lastly, Sean Smith delivers an 'Old School Dub' taking you back to 90's Chicago house.
Laroye & ShezAr "Natural high" (Makin' Moves Promo)
The latest offering from renowned Makin' Moves is an outstanding collaboration by French producer Laroye with singer/songwriter Sherelle 'ShezAr' McKenzie entitled "Natural high". To make it short, "Natural high" with a smooth yet intriguing broken beat flavored organic musical backing leading the way for the incredible uplifting vocals of ShezAr, luscious keys and glorious guitar is sheer musical bliss...
DJ Pope "Munster groove" (Camouflage Music Promo)
Right in time for the Halloween festivities, DJ Pope provides the perfect soundtrack with the indisputably captivating "Munster groove". Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this wicked track fusing the lyrics of "Monster mash" (a song originally recorded by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett & The Crypt Kickers in 1962) with dreamy melodies and relentlessly thumpin' rhythms is sure to send the dancers into a frenzy...
Late Night City featuring Freya "Hold me" (Late Nites Promo)
Forthcoming to the up-and-coming Late Nites label is "Hold me", the latest release by Late Night City (the trio of George Smeddles, Danny Langan and Josh Arise). To cut right to the chase, "Hold me" featuring the beautiful emotive vocals of British songbird Freya alongside mellifluous keys and a smooth yet compelling organic deep house soundtrack is guaranteed to cast a spell on you...
Afro Deep Pick: Ayah Tlhanyane & ReverbSounds "Bantwana bami" (Pasqua Records Promo)
Watch out for this afro deep gem to be released through Pasqua Records in the coming weeks... In short,"Bantwana bami" by Ayah Tlhanyane and ReverbSounds featuring the unique vocal stylings of Ayah Tlhanyane and inebriant synth textures over irresistibly thumpin' rhythms is downright hypnotic. The 'AfroTech Enriched' remix elevates the energy to peak-time territory, and finally Random Thoughts contributes a celestial late night rendition oozing with a mesmerizing dreamy vibe.
Album Review: Charles Webster and The South African Connection "From the hill" (Stay True Sounds Promo)
Throughout the year, Charles Webster has released a series mind-boggling singles, now the eagerly awaited full length album "From the hill" has arrived. This fabulous album is truly ingenious and eclectic and includes not less than thirteen expertly crafted afro infused deep house tracks ranging from down-tempo to up-tempo,featuring an illustrious list of collaborators and guest artists of the South African deep house scene including Atmos Blaq, Bokani Dyer, China Charmeleon, Girly Mbambani, Daev Martian, Sio, El Payo, Emamkay, Bokang Ramatlapeng, FKA MASH, Muzi, Sive Msolo, Sakhe the Conquerer, Thabo Tonic and WAPO Jije.