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Legendary New Generation Records truly hit the mark with the fully loaded 2017 edition of their highly acclaimed "WMC Miami Sampler" series which features a stunning mixture of four-to-the-floor re-imaginations r&b/soul favorites (think Solange "Don't ouch my hair", Chaka Khan "Any love", Bee Gees "Love you inside out", Raheem DeVaughn "You" and Johnny Gill featuring Usher "The mood"), remixes of favorite releases on the label (such as the paramount Kev Dot Kruz interpretation of "Butterfly" by Vangela Crowe), and brand new vocal and instrumental productions guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy. With artists such as Shino Blackk, Vangela Crowe, Sheba Jordan, Ricci Melillo, DJ Punch, Steve Oh Traxxx, Mike Labirt & Reality Theory, Pako Di Rocco and Corey Holmes featured, this is a release not to be missed...
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Ever since the very first release back in 1998, Ananda Project aka Atlanta based DJ/producer Chris Brann have blessed us with timeless soulful jewels, without doubt their awe-inspiring back catalogue includes some of the most iconic house music classics in history. The cherry on top are the superb truly varied remixes included in many of their unforgettable releases, not less than twenty-two thereof by Morten Trust, Doug Gomez, Cee ElAssaad, King Britt, Frankie Feliciano, Demarkus Lewis, Blaze, Kiko Navarro, Sean McCabe, Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco and Rasmus Faber (to name just a few) are featured on this stunning "Remix Collection". Highly recommended.
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This weeks packed update comes complete with bonus reviews - enjoy !!
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The "4 to the Floor" series continues to delve into the history of house music, looking at some of the must influential labels in house music history. The latest offering in the series is looking at legendary New York based Fourth Floor Records (rebranded in 1997 as 4th Floor Records), with the featured tracks selected and compiled by Luke Solomon. The label's impressive catalogue features very early releases from Todd Terry using the aliases Black Riot and Masters at Work (a name he later passed on to Louie Vega and Kenny Dope) like "A day in the life", "Alright alright" and "Dum dum cry", seminal classics such as "The morning after" by Fallout and "Take some time out" by Arnold Jarvis, as well as many forgotten gems from the likes of Bamboo, Royal Orchestra, M.O.D.E. or Love Root, all of which are included in this release.
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Legendary label Seasons Limited (Seasons Recordings) yet again truly bless us with an expertly crafted timeless soulful gem, for the time being exclusively available on 12" vinyl. Renowned Steal Vybe (Chris Forman & Damon Bennett) join forces with songstress Alix Simmons on "Yesterday (I'll never change)", a verily soulful yet enthralling production featuring the inimitable sultry vocals of Alex Simmons alongside lush keys, heavenly chords and an infectious lively backdrop. The 'So Seductive Mix' enriched with sublime jazzy keys oozes with an enchanting laidback truly melodious feel, not to forget to mention the stunning remixes by Jose Carretas who adds his beloved signature touch, combining the amazing vocals with illustrious keys and a rich organic musical backing.
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Courtesy of Italy's Davide Fiorese and The Grimace and UK songstress Natasha Watts comes "Humans", a splendiferous soulful gem that first appeared on the "Unity through Sound ADE 2016" compilation last November. The original version is as soulful as it gets, using an intriguing yet smooth funktified backdrop as foundation for glorious jazzed-up keys, luxurious chords and the unrivaled haunting vocals of Natasha Watts. The remixes are courtesy of Peppe Citarella who delivers a laidback yet captivating afro inspired interpretation, and N'Dinga Gaba who contributes an ingenious truly inexorable Baltimore-Club flavored workout guaranteed to make you yearn for more.
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Enjoy the Easter update with nothing but the best and latest in soulful house music...
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Hot off the press we bring you a phantasmagorical four-to-the-floor remake of the classic Heatwave slow jam/soul ballad "Always and forever" dating back to 1976 (from their album "Too hot to handle") by Muzikman Edition and Mr. 6ixxx (aka El Moore). Most definitely their splendorous interpretation of this unforgettable song using a contaminous organic backdrop as playground for lovely flute, sweet guitar licks, luxurious keys and the unmistakable deeply rooted vocals of Mr. 6ixxx will send shivers down your spine...
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Forthcoming on Wiggly Worm Records is the outstanding "Breathe", a glorious truly uplifting collaboration by soulful warriors Jonny Montana, Craig Stewart and Dale Nortier with vocalist Kiki Kyte having timeless written all over, with a smooth yet spell binding organic musical backdrop leading the way for the unrivaled keyboard wizardry of Bennett Holland and the one-of-a-kind spirited vocals by Kiki Kyte. Put differently, "Breathe" is a jaw-dropping slice of timeless soulful house not to be missed...
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As usual we bring you nothing but the latest and best in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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Movin' Records, the legendary New Jersey house music label created by the one and only Abigail Adams, is responsible for many genre defining house music anthems and classics, from the first release in 1987 ("I've got the music" by Before the Storm featuring Boyd Jarvis) to the very last release in 1995 (the "Roaches on the Dance Floor EP" by Cassio Ware) the label was a driving factor in the development of the classic New Jersey house sound. The "4 to the Floor" series pays tribute to the label with a 2x12" and digital download release, with the featured tracks selected and compiled by Luke Solomon. Most definitely this compilation will let you relive the magical New Jersey house music sound in its full glory... In the near future, the "4 to the Floor" series will delve into the Fourth Floor, Sub-Urban and Slip 'N' Slide musical history and pay homage to these labels.
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Last year in October we were celebrating the breathtaking cover version of The System's all-time dance music classic "You're in my system" by Boston soulful house maestro Kelvin Sylvester and renowned vocalist Lee Wilson, now the two are back together to bless us with "No more love", a masterly crafted soulful gem guaranteed to send shivers down your spine through the sleek yet thrillingly thumpin' organic backdrop, illustrious keys and Lee Wilson's unmistakable emotive vocals. Michele Chiavarini contributes a marvelous remix, adding his magical truly enthralling yet soulful and melodious touch to take the song to a whole new level. We can't wait for part two coming later in the year...