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Yoruba Records grace us with this masterly crafted interpretation of "Celebration of oggun" by Sunlightsquare (aka Claudio Passavanti). Based on a traditional Yoruba chant performed by Havana's Abbilona, Sunlightsquare takes the original and gives it a modern truly inspiring deep house touch. Osunlade contributes a stunning rendition on a laidback yet spell binding percussive tip that is truly entrancing, and finally Trinidadiandeep adds his signature deeper-than-deep truly melodious touch sure to send the floor into a frenzy.
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Another jam-packed update is ready, we hope you enjoy as much as we do...
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The original version of N'Dinga Gaba's paramount "Loving that I needed" premiered earlier this year on the "Unity Through Sound WMC 2016" compilation, now the single release of this jewel featuring the inimitable sensual vocals of Sabrina Chyld is just around the corner. N'Dinga Gaba's original version is a truly laidback and soulful yet seductive affair guaranteed to cast a spell on you. DJ Spen and Soulfuledge join forces for an enchanting peak time stomper guaranteed to set the floor on fire, Earl Tutu and John Khan deliver an edgy funk-laden garage rework sure send the dancers into a frenzy, from Enoo Napa comes an utterly mesmerizing afro-deep workout taking the song to a darker realm, and last but not least PM Project provide a glamorous truly thrilling and atmospheric afro-deep rendition.
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Back in February, we introduced you to the glorious soulful gem "Over the top" by Italy's Soulbridge (Gigi Frassanito) and singer Josiah Ruff, now comes part two loaded with a stellar selection of truly breathtaking remixes. First up we have Gigi Frassanito with his beautiful sun drenched re-imagination of the original, next up Soul Groove contribute a masterly crafted laidback organic rendition on a classic old school inspired tip, following are Hot Wind who drop a grandiose latin/jazz infused interpretation, and finally Massimo Anelli serves an inspiring truly entrancing jazzed-up afrotastic rework. Essential.
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This week we have a truly eclectic update for you - enjoy !!
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The latest installment in the critically acclaimed "House Masters" series welcomes Todd Terry to the illustrious list of pioneering and innovative house music artists (previously featured in the series were Masters at Work, Frankie Knuckles, Dennis Ferrer, Joey Negro and Heller & Farley to name just a few). This retrospective features early underground tracks such as "A day in the life", "Can you party", "Weekend" and "Bango (to the batmobile)", his classic freestyle cuts "Alright alright" and "Dum dum cry" released under the Masters at Work name which was later brought to stardom by Louie Vega and Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales, some of his most famous remixes such as "Missing" by Everything but the Girl or "I'm gonna get you" by Bizarre Inc., global crossover anthems such as "Keep on jumpin'" and "Something goin' on", classic cuts released under different aliases such as Gypsymen, House of Gypsies and Hardhouse, a selection of his more recent work, and much more. In short, "House Masters: Todd Terry" is a testimony to his musical legacy...
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Renowned production duo Rhemi (Neil Pierce & Ziggy Funk) and vocalists Lifford Shillingford and HanLei (Hannah Khemoh & Aleysha 'Lei' Gordon) truly bless us with the masterly crafted "Mask off", a breathtaking duet guaranteed to make you yearn for more... The fabulous sultry vocals by Lifford and HanLei are accompanied by a gentle yet thrilling organic backdrop, illustrious keys and grand piano - undoubtedly "Mask off" is a paramount soulful gem having timeless written all over. Rhemi's signature 'Vox Dub Mix' gives the song an pristine prime time feel, while Q Narongwate contributes a superb laidback an melodious deepened re-imagination.
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Japanese DJ/producer Fuminori Kagajo makes his debut on Kings of Groove Records with the dazzling "Breathe again", a mind-blowing production with deeply pulsating rhythms leading the way for luscious keys and heavenly chords, not to forget to mention the beautiful haunting vocals of Cosmic. Put differently, the superb truly jaw-dropping "Breathe again" is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...... By no means to be missed. Nuff said.
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We hope you enjoy this weeks selection of the latest in soulful house music as much as we do...
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Dance music legend Victor Simonelli revives his Ebony Soul moniker (remember the 1993 classic "I can hardly wait" releases through Eightball Records?) with the Kevin Fernando co-produced and co-mixed "We got to believe". To cut right to the chase, the utterly exhilarating "We've got to believe" is an unadulterated truly breathtaking slice of old school inspired gospel house music, with a ruthlessly pulsating backdrop leading the way for illustrious keys and killer organ by James Preston and the inspiring truly uplifting gospel tinged lead vocals by Darnell (with background vocals courtesy of The New Life Choir and Adanita Ross). In other words, a soulful gem having timeless written all over...
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End of 2012, Drum Records released the excellent "Wonderland" by Stones & Bones featuring vocalist Diana Lynn, a top-notch afro house production fueled with glorious keys, lovely guitar, sublime saxophone and smooth yet compelling rhythms, not to forget to mention the beautiful sultry vocals of Diana Lynn. Next to the timeless original version, the packages features a fabulous remix by Abicah Soul fueled with enticing melodies and irresistible rhythms, a gorgeous laidback afro-deep rendition by Epitome Resound, and finally a mesmerizing tribal-esque workout by Rhythm Staircase.
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Another extra large update is ready for you this week - enjoy...