Pick of the Week: Tasha LaRae "Right now" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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In fall of 2019, we were celebrating "Tasha" the undeniably mind-blowing debut artist album of Tasha LaRae. Now the acclaimed recording artist and vocalist for hip hop titans Arrested Development returns with her sophomore album "Right now" where she collaborates with some of the finest producers in soulful house music: John Morales, Neil Pierce, Beat Rivals, DJ Spen, Thommy Davis, Gershon Jackson, Kenny Jaeger, John Khan, Soullab, Yooks, Soulista and Shino Blackk. Without any question, this phenomenal collection of masterly penned original songs and remakes of timeless classics such as "Running away" by Roy Ayers, "Falling in love" by Surface, "Wishing on a star" by Rose Royce, "The real thing" by Stevie Wonder, "What you won't do for love" by Bobby Caldwell and "This masquerade" by Leon Russell perfectly showcases her unequaled vocal stylings and is sure to dominate dance floors around the globe. This testament to Tasha LaRae's unrelenting talent is not to be missed.
In the Spotlight: Wez Whynt & Syren Rivers "Half crazy" (Househead London Promo)
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Celebrated Househead London sent out an absolutely massive WMC 2025 package that includes this paramount soulful jewel by acclaimed DJ/producer Wez Whynt and singer Syren Rivers. First to be released is the enthralling original version oozing with the unrivaled deep-rooted vocals of Syren Rivers, luscious keys, enchanting pads and downright intriguing rhythms. Dropping a bit later is the undeniably fantastic remix by KG Sunset whose soothed out interpretation combines Syren Rivers vocals with sumptuous keys and a smooth rich organic musical backing. A timeless soulful jewel by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Neapolitan Soul featuring Unqle Chriz "Roots in the streets" (Neapolitan Soul Records Promo)
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Italian DJ/producer Neapolitan Soul (Luca Morrone) returns to Spirit of House with the phantamagorical "Roots in the street" featuring South African vocalist Unqle Chriz (Christopher Baloyi). To make a long story short, "Roots in the streets" featuring the unmatched heartfelt spoken words and vocals of Unqle Chriz alongside illustrious jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and an infectious funk drenched musical backing is sheer musical bliss...
Reviews March 16, 2025
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Lots of quality fresh music hit our inbox this week, so we had to be selective once again... we hope you enjoy our selection.
Pick of the Week: The Rurals "Time keeps passing on" (Peng Music Promo)
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This year, The Rurals celebrate thirty years since their very first release in 1995 - congratulations from Spirit of House to Andy Compton & The Rurals on this incredible milestones. To commemorate this special moment, they have prepared their 32nd album "Time keeps passing on" that features an illustrious list of musicians and singers including Pete Morris, Shamrock, Hal Sutherland, Charlie Hearnshaw, Celestine and Kayenne Live. From the first to the last track, this outstanding and truly eclectic album perfectly showcases The Rurals unique unequivocal seminal deep house sound.
In the Spotlight: Mikki Afflick showcasing Morris Revy "Humble beginnings" (Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)
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Make sure you don't miss out on the phenomenal "Humble beginning" by celebrated DJ/producer Mikki Afflick and Nigerian vocalist extraordinaire Morris Revy. Without any doubt, "Humble beginnings" (a tribute to Mikki Afflick's parents sixty-fifth anniversary) featuring the unrivaled deep-rooted vocals of Morris Revy together with entrancing keys and celestial pads by Jerrell Battle over a gentle yet spell binding rich organic percussion enriched musical backing is sure to send shivers down your spine...
Reviews March 9, 2025
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Lots of wonderful soulful gems to discover this week... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: David Morales & Jason Walker "Tuesday" (DIRIDIM Promo)
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Courtesy of legendary DJ/producer/remixer David Morales comes "Tuesday" a glamorous slice of soulful bliss featuring the unrivaled vocal stylings of singer/songwriter extraordinaire Jason Walker. Without doubt, "Tuesday" oozing with the incredible heartfelt vocals of Jason Walker, bodacious keys, enchanting strings and a smooth yet compelling sun drenched latin infused groove is sure to make you yearn for more and stand the test of time. Absolutely essential.
In the Spotlight: Brutha Basil & Kelvin Sylvester "Let it go" (Brukel Music Promo)
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Celebrated Brukel Music kick off the new year with the paramount afro house track "Let it go" produced by label founders Kelvin Sylvester and Brutha Basil. With absolute certainty, "Let it go" using an enthralling organic musical backing as foundation for the momentous spoken words of Brutha Basil (with background by Kelvin Sylvester),sumptuous keys and entrancing synths is guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy. A sure-fire dance floor weapon not to be missed.
In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies presents Indeya & Rev. Murrell Garr "Oh lord" (Groove Junkies & APEX PREY Remixes) (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Turn back the clock to 2003 when MoreHouse Records graced us with "Oh lord" an utterly inspirational slice of timeless soulful goodness by Groove Junkies featuring the impeccable uplifting vocals of Indeya and an eminent sermon by reverend Murrell D. Garr. Now Groove Junkies join forces with APEX PREY (Scott K) to create a definite dance floor weapon by introducing a killer organ solo, hypnotic acid overtones and inexorably pulsating rhythms.
Reviews March 2, 2025
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The soulful heat is on with this weeks loaded update... enjoy !!
Pick of the week: Tiffany Paige "Black moon" (Franke Estevez FUZION ClubMixes) (Fuzion Records Promo)
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Don't miss out on the latest offering from renowned Fuzion Records, the undeniably timeless soulful gem "Black moon" by DJ/producer Franke Estevez and r&b/soul singer/songwriter Tiffany Paige. Without any doubt, "Black moon" oozing with the inimitable deep rooted vocals of Tiffany Paige, luscious keys, enchanting chord progressions and a rich organic musical backing is sure send the dancers into a frenzy.
Reviews February 23, 2025
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An undeniably eclectic update is ready for you to check out... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Wipe The Needle & Venuz Beats featuring Shezar x Jaybay "We shall overcome" (Frankie Feliciano Remix) (Makin' Moves Promo)
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In fall of 2023, renowned Makin' Moves celebrated their 200th release in proper style with the magnificent "We shall overcome" by Wipe The Needle (Lee Gomez) and Venuz Beats featuring a paramount vocal duet by Shezar and Jaybay. Fast forward to present day, and we a blessed with fantastic remix by Frankie Feliciano who combines the eminent vocals with sumptuous jazzed-up keys, heavenly pads and a rich organic musical backing to create a timeless soulful jewel.
In the Spotlight: Fred Everything "Love, care, kindness & dubs" (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
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DJ/producer Fred Everything follows up his critically acclaimed album "Love, care, kindness & hope" released in spring of last year with "Love, care, kindness & dubs" an absolutely mind-boggling collection of alternate versions, instrumentals, dubs and, reprises as well as previously unreleased tracks. There are lots of gems to discover on the album, highlights include the dazzling futuristic AtJazz remix of "Asolee", "Broken flute thing" a glamorous jazz house track laced with gorgeous flute, and a super dope dub arrangement of "Moonrise". We can't recommend this album high enough...
Reviews February 16, 2025
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Another fully loaded update is ready, we hope you enjoy it...
Pick of the Week: Deepconsoul & Dearson "Thinking about you" (KG Sunset Remix) (Pasqua Records Promo)
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The original version of the fabulous "Thinking about you" by Deepconsoul and Dearson was released in 2020 on Deepconsoul's celebrated "New earth" album. Then in summer of 2021, Pasqua Records graced us with stunning remixes by Mr. Eclectic, and now they bless us with undeniably phenomenal remixes by KG Sunset where the unequaled deep-rooted vocals of Dearson are accompanied by enchanting mellifluous melodies and smooth deeply groovin' rhythms. This timeless interpretation is by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies presents B. Valentine "New day" (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Renowned MoreHouse Records kick off the new year in proper style with the towering Groove N' Soul (Groove Junkies & ReelSoul) produced "New day" that features B. Valentine on vocals. Indisputably, this glamorous slice of soulful goodness using a smooth yet spell binding rich organic musical backing as foundation for the incredible deeply felt vocals of B. Valentine, illustrious keys and heavenly pads is sure to send shivers down your spine.
Reviews February 9, 2025
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With so much fresh music this week, we went into overtime. We hope you enjoy the update...
Pick of the Week: Vick Lavender and Angel-A "G.I.R.L" (Phuture Sole Recordings Promo)
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New Jersey based soulful house music label Phuture Sole Recordings return to Spirit of House in grand style with the downright phenomenal "G.I.R.L" by Vick Lavender and Angel-A to be released in the coming weeks on 12" vinyl (no digital release planned for the time being). Without any doubt, this expertly crafted and masterly orchestrated soulful jewel featuring the unrivaled haunting vocals and spoken words of Angel-A, sumptuous jazzed-up keys and heavenly pads over a smooth yet spell binding rich organic musical backing is sure to make you yearn for more. Indisputably, his soulful masterpiece is by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Anane "Let me be your fantasy" (Nervous Records Promo)
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In January of last year, Nervous Records released the towering "Take a ride EP" by Anane that includes a scintillating remake of the 1978 all-time disco anthem "Let me be your fantasy" by Love Symphony Orchestra, now they present a killer selection of remixes. Kicking things of is Dimitri from Paris with a superb funk/disco infused interpretation. Next up we have Blackchild and Masters at Work reworking the track into sure-fire prime-time favorites, followed by Mousse T who delivers a hypnotic slice of funked-up soulful goodness. Courtesy of Two Soul Fusion comes an ingenious futuristic disco rendition, and finally Moplen serves a vibrant yet soulful re-imagination.
Reviews February 2, 2025
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Lots of fantastic soulful gems to discover this week, go check it out...
Pick of the Week: Ellis Aaron "Got it bad" (Good Vibrations Music Promo)
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Available soon through acclaimed Good Vibrations Music is the downright towering soulful gem "Got it bad" produced by label head Sean McCabe, with the lyrics performed in grand style by vocalist extraordinaire Ellis Aaron. Without any doubt, the fabulous deep rooted vocals of Ellis Aaron together with the illustrious keys, lush pads and enthralling deeply groovin' rhythms are guaranteed to make you yearn for more and send shivers down your spine. In other words, "Got it bad" is by no means to be missed.
In the Spotlight: Angelica de No "Gonna get over you" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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Don't miss out on this breathtaking re-imagination of France Jolie's all-time dance music anthem "Gonna get over you" released in 1981 on legendary Prelude Records. Undeniably, this scintillating DJ Spen, Thommy Davis and Michele Chiavarini produced Disco influenced four-to-the-floor remake featuring an eminent rendition of the lyrics by Angelica de No, sumptuous jazzed-up keys, sublime horns and a smooth yet compelling funk soaked musical backing is sure to send the dancers into a frenzy.
Reviews January 26, 2025
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The soulful heat continues this week with lots of goodies to discover...
Pick of the Week: Mr. Eclectic & MissFly "Ode to love" (Pasqua Records Promo)
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Celebrated Pasqua Records kick off the new year in proper style with "Ode to love" an absolutely phenomenal four-track EP by DJ/producer Mr. Eclectic and Canadian songstress MissFly. Beyond question, we are blessed with four soulful house jewels sure to stand the test of time that blend MissFly's fabulous sultry spoken words and vocals with a masterly orchestration that includes illustrious keys, heavenly strings, sublime rhodes and smooth yet vibrant rich organic musical backings. This wonderful musical tribute to love is by no means to be missed.
In the Spotlight: DJ Serge Negri featuring Ursula Rucker "That perfect place" (BambooSounds Promo)
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Next up on BambooSounds is the indisputably towering "That perfect place" by acclaimed DJ/producer Serge Negri and renowned spoken word artist Ursula Rucker. Without any doubt, "That perfect place" laced with the one-of-a-kind spoken word poetry of Ursula Rucker, luscious keys, wicked guitars and a smooth yet incredibly spell binding organic musical backing is sure to make you yearn for more... In other words, this soulful gem is by no means to be missed...
Reviews January 19, 2025
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The new year truly starts off with lots of fresh music, so we had to be selective again...
Pick of the Week: RAH & The Ruffcats "Rodeo" (Kid Fonque Refix) (Sonar Kollektiv Promo)
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Forthcoming to Sonar Kollektiv is this paramount rework by South African DJ/producer Kid Fonque of "Rodeo", one of the standout tracks from the critically acclaimed album "Orile to Berlin" by Berlin-based musical powerhouse RAH & The Ruffcats released in summer of last year. Without any question, Kid Fonque has been pulling out all the stops to bless us with an ingenious dance floor ready interpretation of this afrobeat inspired track laced with the incredible hip-vocal stylings by RAH, infusing the track with spell binding rhythms and heavenly melodies. By no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: N'Dinga Gaba & Distant Souls "Love sneaks" (Global Diplomacy Productions Promo)
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To be released through renowned Global Diplomacy Productions in the coming weeks is the outstanding "Love sneaks" by N'Dinga Gaba and Distant Souls aka the duo of Marc Evans and Sheree Hicks. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this soulful yet entrancing production oozing with an impeccable vocal duet by Marc Evans and Sheree Hicks, illustrious keys and smooth yet intriguing rhythms is guaranteed to cast a spell on you.
In the Spotlight: Alexander Flood featuring Vivian Sessoms "Can't get enough" (AtJazz Record Company Promo)
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Next up on AtJazz Record Company is "Can't get enough" a super dope collaboration by by renowned Australian drummer Alexander Flood with New York soul queen Vivian Sessoms (taken from his forthcoming album "Artifactual rhythm"). Indisputably, the enthralling underground-esque rhythms together with the brilliant emotive vocals of Vivian Sessoms, sublime flute, exquisite jazzy keys and celestial pads is sure to ignite dance floors around the world.
Reviews January 12, 2025
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We welcome the new year with a fully loaded update. Due to the plethora of submissions this week alone, we had to be selective...
Next Update on January 12, 2025
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As we celebrate the holiday season, we will take a short break and will be back with the next update on January 12, 2025.
We wish everyone a Happy New Year !!
Mike Fossati
Pick of the Week: Charles Stepney featuring Kitty Haywood "You make me high" (Mirror Ball Recordings Promo)
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The final release for Mirror Ball Recordings for 2024 is the phenomenal "You make me high" lifted from the vaults of legendary musician and composer Charles Stepney. The song laced with the awe-inspiring passionate vocals of Kitty Haywood is featured both in the 'Original Unreleased Demo Mix' oozing with a glorious mid-tempo soul/funk/disco infused vibe, and an eminent expertly crafted soulful house interpretation by Terry Hunter and James Poyser taking the song originally recorded in 1974 to a whole new dimension. By no means to be missed...
Reviews December 22, 2024
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With Christmas around the corner, things are slowing down, but we have some soulful gems to discover... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Ledisi "Like it was" (Terry Hunter Remixes) (Mirror Ball Recordings)
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The original version of Ledisi's "Like it was" (taken from her latest full length album "Good life") is a fantastic sultry ballad perfectly showcasing her unmatched heartfelt vocals. Chicago house music legend Terry Hunter transforms the song into a vibrant indisputably paramount soulful house gem that fuses Ledisi's amazing vocals with sumptuous jazzed-up keys, heavenly pads and a spell binding organic musical backing. By no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: pM.Mp & Brandon Dhludhlu "Get away" (Khaya Lyf Promo)
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Out now on Khaya Lyf is the phantasmagorical afro-deep production "Get away" a collaboration by pM.Mp (the duo of Phil Morgan and Mthulisi Patrick) with vocalist Brandon Dhludhlu. Without question, "Get way" with smoothly thumpin' deepened rhythms leading the way for Brandon Dhludhlu's inimitable deep-rooted vocals, sublime jazzed-up keys, celestial pads and lovely guitars is sure to make you yearn for more.
Reviews December 15, 2024
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We are back with a fully loaded update with lots of gems to discover... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Ed Ramsey featuring Pam Weathers "If this world were mine" (New Generation Records Promo)
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Legendary New Generation Records continue to grace us with nothing but the best in soulful house music with "If this world were mine" a downright fabulous duet by Ed Ramsey and Pam Weathers produced by Corey Holmes. Without any question, this soulful gem oozing with the unrivaled deep-rooted vocals of Ed Ramsey and Pam Weathers, luxurious jazzed-up keys, heavenly pads and gentle yet spell binding rhythms is sure to make you yearn for more...
Reviews December 8, 2024
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Are things already winding down for the year? Nevertheless, enjoy this weeks selection of the latest in top-notch soulful house music...
Pick of the Week: Shaun Ashby featuring AfroFaerie "ToGetHer" (UNKNOWN season Promo)
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London based veteran DJ/producer Shaun Ashby makes his debut on UNKNOWN season with the fabulous "ToGetHer" EP that includes three soulful vocal productions all featuring the unmatched sultry vocals of AfroFaerie (aka Fae Simon). First up is "You and I" a magnificent soulful production laced with melancholic melodies and a spell binding organic backdrop. The track is remixed by Andy Vaz & Black M1d1 who deliver a downright hypnotic Detroit-ish deep minimal rework and House Violence who serves a vintage 80's Chicago house inspired remix. Next is "Take a journey" fueled with enchanting melodies and a smooth deeply groovin' musical backing, and finally there is the unique "Off the beaten track" oozing with inebriant galactical melodies and intriguing broken beat flavored rhythms.
In the Spotlight: Daniele Busciala & Rona Ray "In your arms" (Doug Gomez Remix) (Merecumbe Recordings Promo)
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In June of this year, we introduced you to the marvelous "In your arms" by Italian producer Daniele Busciala and Russian born singer/songwriter Rona Ray, a glamorous soulful gem laced with Rona Ray's unrivaled haunting vocals, lush keys, grand saxophone and a rich organic backdrop. Available soon is this indisputably towering remix by Merecumbe Recordings label head Doug Gomez that combines Rona Ray's incredible vocals with sumptuous keys (including a heavenly solo by Shawn Lucas) and enthralling rhythms. By no means to be missed...
Reviews December 1, 2024
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We kick of the final month of the year with a fully loaded update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Jordi Cabrera featuring Bumi Thomas "I am soul" (Fatsouls Records Promo)
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Without any doubt, Barcelona soulful house producer Jordi Cabrera and London-based Scottish-Nigerian jazz-folk-soul singer Bumi Thomas bless us with a towering soulful gem with their brand new collaboration entitled "I am soul" available through Fatsouls Records. Unquestionably, Bumi Thomas' unmatched spirited spoken words and vocals together with the sumptuous keys, heavenly pads, sublime flute and intriguing organic backdrop will send shivers down your spine... The cherry on top are the superb edit of the original by DJ Said, and the celestial soulful remix by Eric Kupper.
In the Spotlight: Evelyn 'Champagne' King "Love come down" (Ezel & DJ Spen Reproduction) (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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Out soon through Quantize Recordings is this fantastic disco infused soulful house reproduction by Ezel & DJ Spen of Evelyn 'Champagne' King's 1982 all-time dance music anthem "Love come down". Without any question, this expertly crafted undeniably scintillating four-to-the-floor re-imagination featuring brand new absolutely formidable vocals alongside luxurious keys and an infectious funk soaked musical backing is sure to make you yearn for more...
Reviews November 24, 2024
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Our latest weekly update with nothing but the best in soulful house music is ready... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Thommy Davis & Tasha LaRae "The real thing" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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Watch out for this awe-inspiring interpretation of the Sergio Mendes & The New Brasil '77 Disco classic "The real thing" (written by Stevie Wonder) by producer Thommy Davis and vocalist extraordinaire Tasha LaRae coming soon to Quantize Recordings. Without any doubt, this scintillating and undeniably fantastic remake laced with an eminent rendition of the lyrics by Tasha LaRae, illustrious keys, stunning vibe solo and infectious funktified backdrop is sure to make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: Michele Chiavarini & Hazel Fernandes "Save me" (SPRY Records Promo)
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Italian multi-instrumentalist/producer Michele Chiavarini and UK singer Hazel Fernandes truly grace us with the expertly crafted soulful cut "Save me" forthcoming to SPRY Records. Featuring the amazing spirited vocals of Hazel Fernandes, luxurious jazzed-up keys, sublime horns and celestial strings over a smooth yet downright spell binding funk drenched musical backing, "Save me" is by no means to be missed...
Reviews November 17, 2024
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We've prepared a truly eclectic update for you this week... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Ed Ramsey "Love Shaker" (POJI Records Promo)
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Finally, the wait is over and we can enjoy "Love shaker" the highly anticipated full-length album by vocalist extraordinaire Ed Ramsey in its full glory. The album includes fourteen phenomenal productions from the likes of Joe Padilla, DJ Oji, Rico Mclam, Distant People, DJ Pope, Richard Payton, Terence Toy & Smash West, Rick Lenoir and Sylvere Soulface, not to forget to mention the illustrious list of guest vocalists and musicians: Coco Street, Charles Dockins, Nicolas Laget, Cheryl Givens, Rico McClam and Rufus Roundtree. Indisputably, "Love shaker" loaded with an awe-inspiring collection of soulful gems guaranteed to stand the test of time is by no means to be missed... Be prepared for (many) single releases in the coming weeks and months.
In the Spotlight: Beatkozina featuring El Mago & Axel Camil "Merhba" (Compost Records Promo)
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We welcome Beatkozina (the duo of Mehdi Naami and Gregory Jouandon) to Spirit of House with their upcoming release "Merhba" (which means 'welcome' in Arabic and is a traditional Moroccan Gnawa song) featuring El Mago on vocals and guembri as well as Axel Camil on saxophone and flute. Without any doubt, the soulful yet hypnotic expertly crafted "Merhba" blending afro house with a wide range of influences from North African, the Middle East, Indian traditional music, jazz, and afro-latin music is downright ingenious and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...
Reviews November 10, 2024
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The soulful heat continues with lots of gems to discover... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Fred Everything featuring Stereo MC's "Soul love" (Remixes) (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
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Back in April of this year, we were celebrating "Soul love" by Fred Everything, an ingenious slice of dance floor goodness featuring the unmatched spoken words and vocals of Rob Birch (of Stereo MC's fame). Now Lazy Days Recordings present a killer selection of remixes taking the track to all new heights: First up, the enigmatic Clive From Accounts reworks the track into an enticing deep house affair, next Fred Everything himself contributes the 'Lazy Vox' and 'Lazy Dub' mixes transforming the original into a straight-up 4/4 dance floor weapon, and the 'An Afterthought' mix oozing with a tempting deepened late night vibe. Completing the package are the original version, a radio edit and the unreleased instrumental and breathless versions.
In the Spotlight: Alexander Flood featuring Cazeaux O.S.L.O "Life is a rhythm" (AtJazz Recordings Promo)
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Acclaimed AtJazz Records Company bless us with "Life is a rhythm", the first single taken from the forthcoming album "Artifactual rhythm" by renowned Australian drummer Alexander Flood (scheduled for an April 2025 release). Most definitely, this glamorously soulful and enchanting production featuring the pre-eminent spoken words of Cazeaux O.S.L.O, fantastic flute and bodacious keys over a smooth yet intriguing percussive rich organic musical backing is sure to make you yearn for more... Don't miss out on this timeless gem...
In the Spotlight: Carla Prather "Here for it" (Good Vibrations Music Promo)
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Coming soon to Good Vibrations Music is an awe-inspiring collaboration by Bristol soulful house maestro Sean McCabe with esteemed vocalist Carla Prather entitled "Here for it". Beyond question, we are graced with a paramount soulful production that pairs Carla Prather's unrivaled majestic vocals with sumptuous keys, heavenly pads and enthralling deeply groovin' rhythms. Next to the vocal and instrumental version, there is the 'Raw Vibe Dub' oozing with a fervid underground-esque vibe you can't resist to dance to.
Reviews November 3, 2024
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With some much amazing new music, we have prepared an extra large update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Jullian Gomes & Kuniyuki Takahashi & Sio "Let me go" (Remixes) (World Without End Promo)
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In November of last year, Jullian Gomes released his fourth solo studio album "Bruno & the birds" that includes the standout track "Let me go", a brilliant deep house production laced with the incomparable emotive vocals of Sio, mellifluous piano melodies of Kuniyuki Takahashi and gentle yet intriguing deepened rhythms. Now the track returns in an eclectic selection of awe-inspiring fresh interpretations from deep house stalwarts AtJazz and Osunlade who add their beloved signature touch to take the track to all new realms, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
In the Spotlight: Earl W. Green "The return" (Groovebom Records Promo)
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Acclaimed South African singer and songwriter Earl W. Green returns to Groovebom Records with the outstanding "The return" to be released very soon. Beyond question, "The return" is a glamorous soulful production sure to cast a spell on you through the unmistakable deep-rooted r&b influenced vocals of Earl W. Green, bodacious keys, heavenly pads and the intriguing organic musical backing. Don't miss out on this amazing r&b influenced soulful house gem sure to stand the test of time...
Reviews October 27, 2024
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Another fully loaded weekly update with exclusive tunes is ready for you to check out...
Pick of the Week: Paris Cesvette "As above, so below" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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Finally the wait is over and we can enjoy "As above, so below" the second artist album by esteemed musician/producer/DJ Paris Cesvette in its full glory. Similar to her critically acclaimed debut album "Celestial" released in 2018 on Groove Odyssey, "As above, so below" is downright phenomenal and ingenious, featuring stunning collaborations with an illustrious list of guest artists such as Sabrina Chyld, Mr V, Frank McComb, Will Downing, Rona Ray, Hannah Khemoh, Tracy Hamlin, Muzikman Edition, C Robert Walker, Kenny Bobien, Gershon Jackson, Lejuan, Michelle Weeks and Scott Paynter. All of the songs on the album perfectly showcase Paris Cesvette's impeccable and refined jazz/r&b infused soulful house sound; without any doubt you should add the album to your collection.
In the Spotlight: LCGC featuring Annette Bowen "Rather be" (Ayce Remixes) (Papa Records Promo)
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Celebrated Papa Records truly bless us with their next release, the awe-inspiring Ayce remixes of "Rather be" by The London Community Gospel Choir (short LCGC) featuring lead vocals by Annette Bowen. Indisputably, this expertly crafted soul/funk influenced soulful house masterpiece oozing with the pre-eminent gospel tinged vocals by the LCGC and Annette Bowen, sublime horns, sumptuous keys, heavenly pads, wicked guitar and an infectious funktified musical backing is sure to cast a spell on you. This uplifting gem is by no means to be missed...
Reviews October 20, 2024
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Pick of the Week: Sunlightsquare featuring Omar "Dance with you" (Unreleased Jonny Montana Remix) (Promo)
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In summer of 2019, Claudio Passavanti aka Sunlightsquare graced us with the paramount "Dance with you" a bonafide contemporary soul classic oozing with the unmistakable vocals of Omar (the release included a glamorous soulful up-tempo rework by DJ Spinna). Fast forward to present day, and we proudly introduce you to Jonny Montana's mind-boggling unreleased disco/soul/funk infused remix that combines Omar's amazing vocals with sumptuous keys and a smooth yet infectious funktified musical backing.
In the Spotlight: Brutha Basil & Kelvin Sylvester "Don't stop the love" (Brukel Music Promo)
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The latest offering from Brukel Music is a scintillating undeniably towering remake of Booker T. Jones' 1981 classic "Don't stop your love" by Brutha Basil and Kelvin Sylvester. Without any doubt, this expertly crafted interpretation featuring improvised spoken words and an eminent rendition of the memorable vocals by Brutha Basil (background by Kelvin Sylvester), illustrious keys and wicked guitar by Yuki Kanesaka over an intriguing funk soaked backdrop is sure to cast a spell on you.
In the Spotlight: David Morales & Romina Johnson "Be somebody" (DIRIDIM Promo)
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Next up on DIRIDIM will be "Be somebody" a collaboration by New York house music legend David Morales with London based songbird Romina Johnson. In short, "Be somebody" featuring the unmatched spirited vocals of Romina Johnson alongside bodacious jazzy keys, catchy string stabs and a relentlessly pulsating backing groove is sure to set the dance floor on fire. Kenny Carpenter contributes a glorious soulful remix introducing lush keys, dreamful strings, sublime horns and a smooth yet captivating organic musical backing.
Pick of the Week: David Morales "Celebrate" (DIRIDIM Promo)
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Without any doubt, Legendary DJ/producer David Morales blesses us with an incredibly uplifting gospel house jewel on the next installment of his Bandcamp only special series. In short, "Celebrate" using a soulful yet enthralling funk drenched musical backing as foundation for sublime churchy keys and the eminent vocals by Antoinette Dunleavy, Bryan Chambers, Maria Quintile, Romina Johnson and Elle Cato is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... By no means to be missed.
In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies & Munk Julious & Solara "Dialed in" (GJs vs Moroder Afro Excursion Mixes) (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Forthcoming to MoreHouse Records are these incredibly sexy and tantalizing remixes of "Dialed in" by Evan Landes (Groove Junkies) and Munk Julious (DeepSoul Syndicate) laced with the unrivaled spoken word poetry of Solara. Indisputably, this brand new smokin' hot re-imagination by Evan Landes featuring a Giorgio Moroder influenced hypnotic arpeggiated bassline, chunky afrocentric beats, dreamy keys, illustrious organ and killer Santana inspired guitar alongside Solara's impeccable spoken words is sure to take over dance floors around the globe by storm.
Reviews October 6, 2024
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We kick off October with a super dope update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Marcos Martinez "Touch my body" (Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)
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Beyond the shadow of a doubt, Mikki Afflick presents Marcos Martinez "Touch by body" (the follow up to his 2021 release "Oneche" on the label) is a sure-fir afro house favorite guaranteed to take over dance floors around the globe by storm. Indisputably, "Touch my body" with inexorably thumpin' deepened rhythms leading the way for the eminent spoken word poetry by Bae Cook, lush keys and dreamy pads will send the dancers into a frenzy...
In the Spotlight: Shannon Chambers featuring Carla Prather "Say you will" (Mirror Ball Recordings Promo)
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Don't miss out on "Say you will" an unquestionably fabulous collaboration by DJ/producer Shannon Chambers and vocalist extraordinaire Carla Prather available through Mirror Ball Recordings. Without any doubt, Carla Prather's unrivaled majestic vocals together with the sumptuous keys, sublime trumpet, wicked guitar and smooth yet downright spell binding funk soaked musical backing is guaranteed to make you yearn for more.
Reviews September 29, 2024
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Lots fresh soulful house, afro house and deep house vibes to discover this week... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Steal Vybe & Stephanie Renee "Can't steal my joy" (The Remixes) (Steal Vybe Music Promo)
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The original version of the towering soulful production "Can't steal my joy" saw the light of the day on Steal Vybe's celebrated full length album "Creations" released in 2005 on Little Angel Records. Fast forward to present day, and we are blessed with indisputably awe-inspiring remixes that combine Stephanie Renee's unmatched deep-rooted vocals with sumptuous keys, heavenly pads, splendorous guitar and a smooth yet enthralling rich organic musical backing to create a timeless soulful gem sure to make you yearn for more and stand the test of time. By no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Pat Bedeau & DJ Romain "Remember house" (Bedfunk Records Promo)
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In spring of 2022, Bedfunk Records founder Pat Bedeau and New York's own DJ Romain joined forces for the super dope old school deep house influenced "Back in the day", now they are back with "Remember house" coming soon to Bedfunk Records. Once again taking us on a hypnotic trip down memory lane, the duo has been pulling out all the stops to deliver an unadulterated underground house track guaranteed to send the dancers into an frenzy through DJ Romain's unmistakable spoken word, phat keys, lush chords and deepened downright inexorably thumpin' rhythms.
Reviews September 22, 2024
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Nothing but the best and latest can be found in this weeks update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Sean McCabe & Jill Rock Jones "Only you" (Foliage Records Promo)
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Don't miss out on this towering collaboration entitled "Only you" by Bristol soulful house maestro Sean McCabe and US singer/songwriter Jill Rock Jones forthcoming to Foliage Records in the coming weeks. Beyond doubt, this soulful gem oozing with the unmatched spirited vocals of Jill Rock Jones, sumptuous keys and enthralling deepened rhythms is sure to cast a spell on you. Not to forget to mention the vibrant 'Night & Day Dub' spreading a downright hypnotic underground-esque vibe sure to set the dance floor on fire.
In the Spotlight MissFly & Mr.Eclectic "Been here before' (Pasqua Records Promo)
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Watch out for the indisputably fantastic soulful production "Been here before", the brand new collaboration by DJ/producer Mr. Eclectic and Canadian songstress MissFly coming soon to Pasqua Records. Without any question, "Been here before"using smooth yet spell binding rhythms as foundation for MissFly's inimitable sultry vocals. mellifluous keys and dreamy pads is sure to make you yearn for more and send shivers down your spine...
Reviews September 15, 2024
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Summer may be gone, but the dance floor heat continues... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Bamo & Rainy Payne "Color blind" (Memories Promo)
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We welcome Memories (the label founded by acclaimed DJ/producer Rocco Rodamaal in 2017) to Spirit of House with the paramount "Color blind", a collaboration by deep house maestro Bamo (Mark Bamford) and celebrated spoken word artist and poet Rainy Payne. Without any doubt, "Color blind"is a hypnotic truly glamorous slice of late night bliss using irresistibly groovin' underground-esque rhythms as foundation for Rainy Payne's unmatched momentous spoken word poetry and entrancing melodies guaranteed to cast a spell on you and take over dance floors around the globe by storm.
In the Spotlight: Rahaan "The ones" (BBE Music Promo)
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In summer of last year, Chicago DJ/producer legend Rahaan graced us with an outstanding three track EP on BBE Music, now the full ten track album "The ones" has arrived. For this ingenious and truly spectacular album, Rahaan has pulled together a plethora of acclaimed musicians and vocalists such as Carnell Newbill', Todd Swope, Kenny Anderson, Marcus J. Austin, Nancy Clayton and Spike Rebel to create a smokestack of soul-fueled excellence that is incredibly eclectic, taking you on a blissful musical journey you wish would never end. No doubt, this fantastic album oozing with finesse is sure to make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: DJ Thes-Man "4 seasons" (Ohyea Muziq Promo)
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Renowned DJ/producer DJ Thes-Man (Thesele Moshoeshoe) presents his long awaited debut album "4 seasons". Indisputably, we are blessed with an expertly crafted album that is eclectic and awe-inspiring, perfectly showcasing the unique blend of deep, soulful, lounge and afro house sounds DJ Thes-Man is beloved for across thirteen tracks. The album features collaborations with an illustrious list of artists including Marlon Saunders, Moonie, Teejay, Omar Joseph Ndlovu, Maya Price, Donnie T Smith, Khanya Greens, Rascu Mabuza, Roneedeep, Oddxperienc, Alexa Maldonado, DJ Octopuz, Tobetsa Lamola, Kabzin and Boddhi Satva. In other words, this album is by no means to be missed...
Reviews September 8, 2024
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Don't miss out on this weeks spectacular update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Aki Dawson "Here we go" / "Just another day" (Seed Recordings Promo)
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Chicago's own Aki Dawson returns to Seed Recordings with a paramount two track EP by no means to be missed. First up is the glorious instrumental track "Here we go" oozing with a mellifluous jazzy vibe, coming complete with an extended edit by Bradford James. Next we have the glamorous soulful gem "Just another day" featuring the fabulous spirited vocals of Teresa R Casey (with backing vocals by Aki Dawson) and sumptuous keys over smooth yet relentlessly thumpin' rhythms. The track has been reworked by Bradford James into a deeply groovin' undeniably mesmeric late night affair sure to send shivers down your spine.
In the Spotlight: Sean McCabe & Rosie from the Block "Deep Within EP" (Phuture Shock Musik Promo)
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Without question, Phuture Soul Musik truly bless us with the "Deep Within EP", a collaborative project by Bristol's soulful house maestro Sean McCabe and Brussels-based rising star Rosie from the Block. This awe-inspiring EP laced with the amazing vocals and spoken word poetry of Rosie from the Block kicks of with the lively mid-tempo bruk soul track "Rise above" sure to make you yearn for more (a bonus dub of the cut is likewise included). Next up is "Wake up" an edgy up-tempo track continuing in the broken vein that is sure to get your feet movin'. Finally there is "Water" an ingenious deep house track oozing with an elegant indisputably enchanting late night vibe.
Reviews September 1, 2024
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As the summer continues, we continue to bring you the latest heat... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Fred Everything & James Alexander Bright "Breathe" (Rocco Rodamaal Remixes) (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
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In February of this year, we were celebrating the second single from Fred Everything's critically acclaimed album "Love, care, kindness & hope", the towering "Breathe" laced with the incomparable temping vocals of UK singer James Alexander. Now this proven dance floor favorite returns ins awe-inspiring remixes by Rocco Rodamaal who takes the track to a whole different level by adding his trademark mesmeric deep house touch, blessing us with not less than five mixes. Also included are two previously unreleased Fred Everything mixes: a more stripped down longer version of the original, and the uber cool celestial 'Lazy Dub'.
Reviews August 25, 2024
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Even more summer heat comes your way with this weeks update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: 2fox featuring Liam Bailey & BB James "So song" (Remixes) (Soul Quest Records Promo)
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The wonderful soulful house production "So long" by London soulful dance music duo 2fox (aka Max Sinàl and Renell Shaw) featuring the amazing sultry vocals of Liam Bailey and BB James was originally released in December of last year, now Soul Quest Records present a dope remix package of the song. First up is Manoo with a timeless uber soulful interpretation sure to make you yearn for more. Next are Coflo's 'Stripped Mix' that takes things down toe amazing vocals, piano and bass is simply outstanding, and David Bailey's glamorous late night rework that is downright enthralling. Finally, Oliver Night provides a grandiose broken beat rendition to close out the release.
In the Spotlight: Ed Ramsey "I'll do anything" (POJI Records Promo)
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Out now on POJI Records is the second and final prelude of Ed Ramsey's upcoming album "Love shaker" (to be released in September), a scintillating remake of Denroy Morgan's 1981 disco/boogie classic "I'll do anything for you". First up we have DJ Oji gracing us with a glorious soulful house re-imagination of the original perfectly showcasing Ed Ramsey's eminent rendition of the unforgettable lyrics. Next is Richard Payton who delivers a fresh and soulful yet vibrant sure-fire prime time favorite.
Reviews August 18, 2024
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The summer heat continues with this weeks loaded update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: TheFREEZproject & Cynthia Tucker "'Summertime (it's hot)" (Souled Out House Promo)
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Forthcoming to Souled Out House is this paramount collaboration by TheFREEZproject with vocalist Cynthia Tucker and the dynamic Tiger Wilson entitled "'Summertime (it's hot)", an ingenious and innovative take on George Gershwin's popular and much-recorded jazz standard from 1934. Without question, Cynthia Tucker's impeccable vocal stylings together with the bodacious keys, hypnotic pads, sublime horns and unadulterated raw underground-esque rhythms is sure send the dancers into a frenzy...
In the Spotlight: Ezel & Laroye featuring Bronte Shande "Stand for love" (Bayacou Records Promo)
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Acclaimed Bayacou Records continue to grace us with nothing but top-notch soulful house music with "Stand for love" produced by label head Ezel and French producer Laroye. Undeniably, this glamorous uplifting slice of sun drenched soulful goodness using a smooth yet enthralling funk drenched backing as foundation for the unmistakable sultry vocals by Bronte Shande, sublime horns, classy strings, sumptuous keys, celestial pads and sweet guitar is sure to send shivers down your spine.
In the Spotlight: Micky More & Andy Tee and Angela Johnson featuring DJ Meme Orchestra "Is it love you're after" (Groove Culture Music Promo)
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Don't miss out on this virtuoso remake of the 1979 classic "Is it love you're after" by Rose Royce (taken from the album "Rainbow Connection IV", with the brass riff of the song famously sampled by S'Express for their 1988 song "Theme from S'Express"). Without any doubt, this expertly crafted interpretation featuring a masterly orchestration alongside and awe-inspiring rendition of the lyrics by Angela Johnson is a timeless soulful jewel sure to make you yearn for more... The cherry on top are the splendorous re-edit by Danny Krivit and the prime-time rework by Da Lukas.
Reviews August 11, 2024
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We've prepared a massive summer update for you... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Cee ElAssaad featuring QVLN "Ore yeye o" (Ensouled Promo)
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Innovative Moroccan afro house maestro Cee ElAssaad joins forces with multi-talented singer/songwriter QVLN to bless us with the masterly crafted timeless soulful gem "Ore yeye o" forthcoming to Ensouled. Without doubt, the downright paramount afro/latin/tropical influenced "Ore yeye o" oozing with QVLN's unmatched truly eminent Yoruban and English vocals, lovely guitars, bodacious keys and a smooth tribal-esque organic backdrop is sure to make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: Pat Bedeau & George Sida "Summertime" (Bedfunk Records Promo)
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Next up on renowned Bedfunk Records is the towering soulful gem "Summertime" by label founder Pat Bedeau and vocalist George Sida, the follow up to their hit single "Beautiful lady" released in spring of last year. Beyond question, they grace us with a glamorous sun drenched production using a smooth yet infectious funked-up musical backing as foundation for the incredible uplifting vocals of George Sida and sumptuous keys by Ziggy Funk that is by no means to be missed.
Reviews August 4, 2024
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The summer heat continues with this weeks fully loaded update... enjoy !!
Bridgeport Records - a brand new record store in Chicago
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In July 2024, Bridgeport Records a collaboration between deep house producer/DJ Vick Lavender and former labor leader Jerry Morrison, opened its doors in Chicago.
The store's indisputably eclectic vinyl collection has been curated by Vick Lavender and represents the varied musical influences on his life. The shop sells jazz, hip-hop, soul, alternative rock, and dance music from a heap of sub genres, as per Vick Lavender half of the stock is new.
Pick of the Week: Mikki Afflick & Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons "Dance floor love affair" (Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)
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Without question, esteemed DJ/producer Mikki Afflick and renowned poet Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons bless us with their latest collaboration, the downright ingenious "Dance floor love affair". With spell binding afrotastic rhythms leading the way for the momentous spoken word poetry of Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons, sublime saxophone by Dave Mullen and sumptuous jazzed-up keys by Jerrell Battle, "Dance floor love affair" is a towering soulful production sure to set the dance floor ablaze and make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: O. De Lanzac "Art of love" (DIRIDIM Records Promo)
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The latest offering from DIRIDIM Records is the expertly crafted "Art of love" by up-and-coming Congolese born O. De Lanzac. To make a long story short, "Art of love" perfectly showcasing O. De Lanzac's unmistakable afro influenced deep house sound is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine through the smooth yet irresistibly thumpin' rhythms, enchanting melodies and seductive Portuguese vocals. A sure-fire summer anthem not to be missed...
Reviews July 28, 2024
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After a short hiatus we are back with a fully loaded update... enjoy !!