Another curated selection of fresh soulful vibes is ready for you to check out...
Tasha LaRae "Running away" (The Remixes) (Quantize Recordings Promo)
In spring of this year, we were celebrating "Right now" the sophomore full length album by Tasha LaRae, the acclaimed recording artist and vocalist for hip hop titans Arrested Development. One of the standout tracks on the album, the jaw-dropping DJ Spen, Thommy Davis & Michele Chiavarini produced remake of the Roy Ayers classic "Running away", finally gets a proper single release complete with scintillating boogietastic remixes by Opolopo and fervid 4/4 remixes by DJ Spen & MicFreak sure to become prime time anthems.
DJ Disciple featuring Michelle Weeks "Turn it around" (Risk Assessment Remix) (Catch 22 Recordings Promo)
Back in 2006, house music legends DJ Disciple and Michelle Weeks joined forces for the magnificent "Turn it around" released through Catch 22 Recordings. In 2019, Risk Assessment reworked this timeless classic laced with the unmatched haunting vocals of Michelle Weeks into a sure-fire soulful house dance floor favorite oozing with an uplifting deeply groovin' vibe. This re-issue gets a fresh spotlight on this killer remix by Risk Assessment...
Afro House Pick: Fiddla "Imvula" (Batakari Promo)
Available through Batakari is "Imvula" (meaning "Rain" in Zulu/Xhosa) by London-based DJ and producer Fiddla, a truly innovative and ingenious afro house production. To make a long story short, this smooth yet powerful spiritually rooted 3 step track using intricate percussive rhythms as foundation for atmospheric vocals and entrancing melodies is sure to take over dance floors around the globe by storm...
Richard Payton & Darnell Mason "Song for Jackie" (95 North Records Promo)
Out now on promo through 95 North Records is "Song for Jackie" by Richard Payton (one half of legendary production duo 95 North) written in honor of his late motor. To cut right to the chase, "Song for Jackie" featuring the beautiful emotive vocals by Darnell Mason, lush jazzy keys and celestial chord progressions over a smooth yet vibrant organic backdrop is sure to cast a spell on you...
Jordi Cabrera "Commitment of love" (Catele Recordings Promo)
Available through Catele Recordings in the coming days is the gorgeous "Commitment of love" by Barcelona soulful house producer Jordi Cabrera. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the sun drenched "Commitment of love" with a lively organic musical backing leading the way for enchanting female vocals, luscious keys, dreamy pads and glorious horns is sure to ignite dance floors globally.
Rojai "World" (Groovebom Records Promo)
Something truly special awaits you with this amazing release from talented San Francisco based singer/songwriter and recording artist Rojai entitled "World". The original is a stunning broken beat influenced soulful gem perfectly showcasing the unequaled deep-rooted vocals of Rojai. On remix duty are label head Luis Radio who delivers a timeless soulful interpretation, and the duo of Franky Boissy and Jason Merle who serve a wicked dub of the track.
Jimmy Read featuring Raheem Smith "It ain't true" (Digital Soul Records Promo)
We are closing this weeks update with the latest offering from Digital Soul Records the undeniably glorious "It ain't true" by London based DJ/producer Jimmy Read and vocalist Raheem Smith. Without question, "It ain't true" featuring the eminent vocal stylings of Raheem Smith alongside sublime horns, bodacious jazzy keys and a groovey funk soaked backdrop comes highly recommended.