With summer in full effect, we bring you the fitting soulful vibes... enjoy !!
Knika "Nighttime" (HouseWerQ Remix) (HouseWerQ Recordings Promo)
Make sure to check out this expertly crafted soulful house interpretation of Knika's "Nighttime" by HouseWerQ (Derrick Ricky Nelson & DJ Sir Charles Dixon). To cut right to the chase, HouseWerQ have added their beloved magical touch to "Nighttime", delivering a timeless soulful gem where Knika's amazing haunting vocals are accompanied by bodacious keys, sweet guitars and a thrilling organic backdrop.
David Morales & Antoinette Dunleavy "You and me" (DIRIDIM Promo)
Legendary DJ/producer David Morales and Irish song bird Antoinette Dunleavy are back with their latest collaboration, the incredibly scintillating NYC disco house favorite "You and me". Without question, "You and me" featuring the unequaled spirited vocals of Antoinette Dunleavy, grand brass hooks and sweeping strings over irresistibly thumpin' rhythms is guaranteed to send dancers into a frenzy...
Donald Sheffey featuring Save The Robots "Who knew" (Promo)
A fortnight ago, $ave The Robots (the creative alias of Robbie Dunne) and renowned singer/songwriter Donald Sheffey graced us with the magnificent "Everybody up", now they return with the super dope follow-up single "Who knew". Most definitely, "Who knew" using adamantly pounding rhythms as foundation for Donald Sheffey's incomparable deeply felt vocals and luscious melodies is a sure-fire dance floor weapon.
Devon Howard "I guess U" (Funkhut Records Promo)
Highly esteemed Funkhut Records return to Spirit of House with the towering "I guess U" produced and mixed by label founder DJ Pope, with the lyrics performed in grand style by Devon Howard. Indisputably, Devon Howard's inimitable deep-rooted vocals together with the splendorous keys, heavenly chords and compelling organic musical backing are guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
K Soul & M.Patrick "Move my body" (Khaya Lyf Promo)
Out now through Khaya Lyf is "Move you body" a dazzling soulful house collaboration by South Africa's Mthulisi Patrick and K Soul. To make a long story short, the phantasmagorical "Move you body" with smooth yet spell binding deepened rhythms leading the way for the distinctive emotive vocals of K Soul, mellifluous keys and dreamy chord progressions is sheer musical bliss...
Vula "Want ur love" (BBE Music Promo)
The original version of the previously unreleased "Want ur love" by Vula (taken from Ronnie Herel's excellent double vinyl compilation "Neo Soul Sessions Vol. 2") is a paramount slice of neo soul reworked for the dance floor by none other than Ricky Morrison. Without doubt, Ricky Morrison has been pulling out all the stops to deliver glamorous soul oozing four-to-the-floor dub and instrumental renditions not to be missed.
M-Scape "Feeling the star" (UNKNOWN season Promo)
Critically acclaimed Japaneses label UNKNOWN season celebrate the return of Osaka based up-and-coming DJ/producer M-Scape to the label with not one but two blazin' hot releases. In mid-July, we reviewed his superb two-track EP "Feeling the sky"., now we present to you the equally brilliant three-track EP "Feeling the star". First up is "Keep dancin'" a vibrant throwback to 90's NYC house music, next is "Starlight" spreading a celestial atmospheric vibe. Finally we have M-Scape's fantastic soulful yet enthralling interpretation of "You and I" by Shaun Ashby featuring Afrofaerie.
Marco Valery featuring J. Small "Do me" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
Courtesy of Marco Valery and vocalist J. Small comes a glittering four-to-the-floor remake of the 1981 disco anthem "Do me" by Mona Rae. The original version featuring an eminent rendition of the lyrics by J. Small alongside lush keys and a captivating organic backdrop is taken to the next level by DJ Spen & Emmaculate contributing a disco/funk infused dance floor bomb, and Giacomo Moras & Severino adding a fresh spin to the original version.