Lots of fresh soulful and afro vibes to discover this week - enjoy... !!
Deep House Pick: Louie Vega presents Funki Cadets featuring Willy Soul "Feelin' good tonight" (Vega Records Promo)
Forthcoming to Vega Records is this super dope collaboration by Funki Cadets and Willy Soul entitled "Feelin' good tonight". Beyond question, this unadulterated slice of underground house goodness featuring the eminent spoken words of Brooklyn-based MC Willy Soul, lush keys and tantalizing atmospheric pads over downright irresistible utterly deep percussive rhythms is sure to ignite the dance floor...
Soulista featuring Tasha LaRae "One kiss "(DJ Pope Remix) (POJI Records Promo)
In spring of 2022, we introduced you to the magnificent "One kiss" by Soulista (aka Sebastiano Di Filippo) and songstress Tasha LaRae, a remake of the 1991 classic by Pacha (a one-time collaboration by Dave Lee with Blaze and Debbie French). Now POJI Records grace us with superb remixes by DJ Pope who combines Tasha LaRae's prominent rendition of the lyrics with grand jazzy keys, ethereal chords and an infectious organic backdrop.
Darryl D'Bonneau "Say you're gonna stay" (DJ Beloved & Corey Holmes Remixes) (New Generation Records Promo)
Turn back the clock to 1995 when "DJ's on Vinyl Vol. 4" was released, a killer EP including the fabulous Kevin Oliphant produced New Jersey garage gem "Say you're gonna stay" by Darryl D'Bonneau. Fast forward to present day, and we get a massive remix package featuring brilliant contemporary interpretations by DJ Beloved and Corey Holmes as well as a dope re-vibe of the original by Corey Holmes & Larry LaBirt; without any doubt this timeless soulful gem oozing with the unrivaled haunting vocals of Darryl D'Bonneau is sure to cast a spell on you...
LaTasha S. Jordan & Corey Holmes "Better than good" (David Anthony Remix) (New Generation Records Promo)
Back in February of last year, New Generation Records dropped the the splendid "Better than good" produced by Corey Holmes, with the lyrics performed in grand style by LaTasha S. Jordan. Now the tracks returns to the dance floor in excellent remixes by David Anthony who fuses LaTasha S. Jordan's incomparable deep-rooted vocals with bodacious jazzed-up keys, dreamy pads and as smooth yet intriguing organic musical backing.
Cafe 432 featuring Janine Dyer "Freedom" (Neil Pierce Dub Remix) (Soundstate Sessions Promo)
Earlier this year, Cafe 432 joined forced with vocalist Janine Dyer for a remake of the 1995 classic "Freedom" by Black Magic (released on legendary Strictly Rhythm Records), ever since the remake laced with a stunning rendition of the lyrics by Janine Dyer has been a dance floor favorite. With this brand new downright hypnotic dub remix by Neil Pierce taking the track to deeper territory, continued dance floor domination is assured.
Emskee & Muzikman Edition "The revolution" (Exemplary Music Makerz Promo)
The latest offering from Exemplary Music Makerz is the thought-provoking "The revolution" by Muzikman Edition and Emskee, a track inspired by Gil Scott-Heron's timeless anthem "The revolution will not be televised". Without question, "The revolution" using a gritty indisputably captivating funk soaked backdrop as foundation for Emskee's potent lyricism and luxurious keys is not to be missed.
Afro House Pick #1: DJ Vivona & Lizwi "Emakhaya" (HyperSOUL-X Remixes) (Sunclock Records Promo)
Four and a half years ago, Italian DJ/producer DJ Vivona and South African songstress Lizwi graced us with "Emakhaya", a fervid afro house banger that took over dance floors by storm. Courtesy of South Africa's Mahlogonolo 'HyperSOUL-X' Dinake comes a downright mesmerizing afro-tek remix fueled with inebriant synth melodies and inexorably pulsating rhythms that perfectly accompany Liwzi's incomparable enticing vocals - jam-packed dance floors guaranteed.
Afro House Pick #2: Mr Raoul K & Kwakumela featuring Ahmed Sosso "Djombeni dakan" (MoBlack Records Promo)
We are closing this weeks update with "Djombeni dakan" a sure-fire afro house dance floor weapon by Mr Raoul K and Kwakumela featuring vocalist Ahmed Sosso. To make a long story short, "Djombeni dakan" with utterly deep absolutely irresistible rhythms leading the way for the inimitable vocal stylings of Ahmed Sosso and haunting synth melodies is guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy...