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- Pick of the Week: Tasha LaRae "Right now" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Wez Whynt & Syren Rivers "Half crazy" (Househead London Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Neapolitan Soul featuring Unqle Chriz "Roots in the streets" (Neapolitan Soul Records Promo)
- Reviews March 16, 2025
- Charts March 16, 2025
- Pick of the Week: The Rurals "Time keeps passing on" (Peng Music Promo)
Pick of the Week: Tasha LaRae "Right now" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
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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- Written by: Mike Fossati
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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- Written by: Mike Fossati
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.