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Reviews October 27, 2024
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
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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- Written by: Mike Fossati
We are back this week with a fully loaded update... enjoy !!
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.