review logoYet another blazin' hot update with the latest and greatest in vocal soulful/afro house music awaits you this week... enjoy !!

Dave Anthony & Lynn Lockamy "Oh boy" (Newtown Recordings Promo)

Next up on Newtown Recordings is "Oh boy" a collaboration by DJ/producer David Anthony with songstress Lynn Lockamy. First up is the 'Original Classic Mix' which combines Lynn Lockamy's unmatched heartfelt vocals with illustrious keys and a rich funk soaked musical backing, next is the 'Club Mix' destined for prime time play thanks to the entrancing synth melodies and vibrant rhythms.

Thabzen Bibo featuring Lihle "Sthandwa sami (my love)" (Mikki Afflick Remix)(Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)

In February, we were celebrating the magnificent "Sthandwa sami (my love)" by South African DJ/producer Thabzen Bibo laced with the amazing vocal stylings of Lihle, now Soul Sun Soul Music present mind-boggling remixes by label head Mikki Afflick who takes the track to all new heights by injecting her beloved soulful and melodious yet spell binding afro house touch. Essential.

Alison Maseko featuring Venessa Jackson "Crumbled memories" (Budda Sage & Froote Remix)(Pasqua Records Promo)

Forthcoming to Pasqua Records is a killer remix by Budda Sage & Froote of "Crumbled  memories" by Alison Maseko and songstress Venessa Jackson originally released on Do You Be You Records in late 2019. To make it short, Budda Sage & Froote deliver a downright hypnotizing afro-deep rework fueled with inebriant synth melodies and relentlessly thumpin' rhythms guaranteed to cause a stir on the dance floor...

Big Moses featuring Kenny Bobien "Never again" (Kelvin Sylvester Remix)(KingStreet Classics Promo)

KingStreet Classics present dazzling Kelvin Sylvester interpretations of Kenny Bobien's silky smooth "Never again" originally produced back in 2002 by Big Moses. In short, a thrilling funk drenched backing groove lays the foundation for grandiose jazzy keys and the unmistakable falsetto vocals of Kenny Bobien, the cherry on the cake are the beautiful backing vocals by Lee Wilson.

Michele Chiavarini, Antonello Ferrari, Aldo Bergamasco featuring Cheryl Porter "I'm so alive" (F&B 2020 Reprise)(Sunflowermusic Music Promo)

In summer of 2017, we were blessed with the outstanding "I'm so alive" a breathtaking collaboration by Michele Chiavarini, Antonello Ferrari and Aldo Bergamasco with gospel singer Cheryl Porter, now the track returns in a superb 'Reprise' by Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco which fuses Cheryl Porter's unrivaled uplifting gospel tinged vocals with an infectious funktified backdrop heavily inspired by Melba Moore's all-time dance music classic "You stepped into my life".

Rob Rhythm featuring DH "My bed" (Certified Organik Records Promo)

DJ/producer Rob Rhythm (Robert Ware Jr) returns to Spirit of House with a refined re-imagination of Dru Hill's 1996 hit single "In my bed" (taken from their self-titled debut album) which stays true and respectful to the original yet transforms the song into a vibrant four-to-the-floor affair, with a captivating organic musical backing and luscious keys accompanying the eminent vocals of Dru Hill.

Crystal Levell "We came too far" (King T-Finesse Records Promo)

By no means to be missed is the phantasmagorical "We came too far" by Crystal Levell, a soulful melodious house track produced by King T-Finesse (Terence Johnson). Beyond the shadow of a doubt, "We came too far" will cast a spell on you through the smooth yet driving rhythms, bodacious keys, lush chords and Crystal Levell's incredible spirited vocals. Nuff said...

Corey Holmes & Ms. Yazz ROAR "Right to breathe" (Shino Blackk Remix)(New Generation Records Promo)

Out now on promo on New Generation Records are this blazin' hot Shino Blackk remixes of "Right to breathe" an unadulterated slice of dance floor dynamite by DJ/producer Corey Holmes featuring the deeply movin' spoken word poetry of Ms. Yazz ROAR. Most definitely, Shino Blackk's fervid rework oozing with his signature soulful yet intriguing sound will send the dancers into a frenzy. Also included in the package is the previously unreleased instrumental of the original.

Kischa Link "Just keep the faith" (Mantree Records Promo)

What better way to close out this weeks update other than with the latest offering from Mantree Records, the excellent "Just keep the faith" by Kischa Link. Without question, Rasmir Mantree has been pulling out all the stops to grace us with an ingenious production that perfectly showcases both Kischa Link's unmistakable vocals and his celebrated unadulterated underground-esque sounds. Not to forget to mention the track comes in five very distinct but equally great versions tot choose from.