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- Pick of the Week: Wipe The Needle & Venuz Beats featuring Shezar x Jaybay "We shall overcome" (Frankie Feliciano Remix) (Makin' Moves Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Fred Everything "Love, care, kindness & dubs" (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
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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'.