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Reviews August 21, 2016

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 20 August 2016

Nothing but the best and latest in soulful house music in this weeks update - enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Those Boys featuring Mr. Lee "Love constantly" (Vibe Boutique Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 13 August 2016

Those Boys featuring Mr. Lee - Love constantlySouth Africa's Those Boys (aka Stherable One and George Lesley) truly bless us with the breathtaking "Love constantly", a marvelous soul oozing gem featuring the inimitable haunting vocals of Mr. Lee alongside illustrious jazzy keys, heavenly chords and smooth yet captivating broken beat styled rhythms. The 'Love Soul Mix' is a gorgeous sun drenched interpretation, following are phenomenal remixes by Vick Lavender, Dirty Harry, Paris Cesvette, Blaq Tronic and Monodeluxe all adding their landmark truly magical soulful/deep touch to the song, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite. Put differently, a timeless soulful gem by no means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Lea, Muzikman Edition, Sahib Muhammad "It's a man's world" (Exemplary Music Makerz CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 13 August 2016

Lea, Muzikman Edition, Sahib Muhammad - It's a man's worldCourtesy of Exemplary Music Makerz comes a scintillant tribute to the one-and-only 'Godfather of Soul' James Brown, featuring paramount re-imaginations by Leanna Yip, Muzikman Edition and Sahib Muhammad of his all-time classic "It's a man's world" (in February 2013, the label released a slammin rework of the same song by Giovanni Ikome and Frankie Foncett). Leanna Yip contributes a tantalizing deep house rework which combines James Brown's unmistakable vocals with enthralling rhythms and enchanting layers of synth chords, Muzikman Edition drops a groovey funked-up 4/4 interpretation oozing with a glorious old skool flavored vibe, and finally there is Sahib Muhammad with his ingenious truly mesmerizing stripped-back dub.

Reviews August 14, 2016

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 13 August 2016

Quite an eclectic update we have prepared for this week - enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Various "Soulful House Journey: Mark Di Meo Sampler EP" (KingStreet Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 06 August 2016

Soulful House Journey: Mark Di Meo Sampler EPThe next installment in the renowned "Soulful House Journey" series from KingStreet Records will be compiled and mixed by Italian producer/DJ Mark Di Meo, in preparation for this upcoming release KingStreet Records present a massive four track sampler which features four previously unreleased expertly crafted gems, each one oozing with Mark Di Meo's beloved signature soulfulness: "In your eyes" by Cafe Negro, "Read between the lines" by Antonello Ferrari featuring Dawn Tallman, "As I take you back" by Nick Jones and finally "Magic" by P60 & Lisa Shaw.

In the Spotlight: Various "Various People Volume Three" (Plastik People Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 06 August 2016

Various People Volume ThreeSimilar to its predecessors, the paramount "Various People Volume 3" is guaranteed to take you on a journey back into time. Included are four blazin' hot old school inspired productions: first up is Marc Cotterell's 90's reminiscent "Keep on", next Charles Caliber graces us with the stunning soulful groover "Moving on", from Doug Gomez comes the classic sounding deep house cut "Your everything" (originally released on Frole Records), and last but not least Mikki Funk contributes "Up & down" a splendid slice of UK garage. To be released on vinyl first, with digital release to follow later.

Reviews August 7, 2016

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 06 August 2016

Enjoy this weeks update loaded with the latest in soulful house music...

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Album Review: Various "10 Years of Soulful House" (Grooveland Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 July 2016

10 Years of Soulful HouseRenowned Brazilian label Grooveland Music continue to celebrate their ten year anniversary (it all started in summer of 2006 with the release of "Afrika" by E.Deep) with the paramount "10 Years of Soulful House" compilation which showcases the labels soulful side with a formidable handpicked selection of seventeen tracks from their unrivaled back catalog, with the inclusion of five unreleased tracks being the icing on the cake. Wonderful timeless soulful music from the likes of BSC, Carlos Vargas, Domenico Navarro, Matthew Bandy, SoulBasics, Steven Stone, Citysounds! and Paris Cesvette (to name just a few) featuring an illustrious lists of vocalists such as Jessi Colasante, Robert Carvalho, Monique Henry, Kyla Sexton, Michele McCain, Natasha Watts, Danny, Andre and many more make this an essential compilation by no means to be missed.

Album Review: KlevaKeys "Elevation" (House Keys Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 July 2016

KlevaKeys - ElevationLondon based DJ/producer KlevaKeys (Adam Agnilleri) follows presents his second studio album "Elevation", the follow up to his highly acclaimed "Lost & found" debut album released through Unquantize Recordings in summer of 2014. Not less than twelve mind-blowing instrumental productions are featured on the album, taking you on an inebriant journey through the unique and truly versatile sounds of this up and rising artist. "Elevation" is soulful and melodious yet tantalizing and verily hypnotizing, exploring the many different shades and styles underground house music has to offer, with some amazing down-tempo tracks and old skool spices thrown in for good measure.

Pick of the Week: Nova Fronteira "Rhodes to Rio EP" (Quantize Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 July 2016

Nova Fronteira - Rhodes to Rio EPAt the beginning of the millennium, multi-instrumentalist and producer Michele Chiavarini created Nova Fronteira out of his passion for latin music, particularly of Brazilian origin, with the project featuring regular guest appearances from many extraordinary musicians and singers. Right in time for the summer Olympics taking place in Brazil in a couple of days, Nova Fronteira return with the expertly crafted "Rhodes to Rio EP" loaded with nothing but the best in latin infused soulful dance music. The fabulous "The samba is waiting" is an uplifting summery anthem featuring the incredible sultry vocals of Lady Bunny, the masterly orchestrated "Jogo (rhodes to Brazil)" laced with a superb rhodes solo and vocal overdubs is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine, the dazzling "Fanatica"featuring classic vocals and grand saxophone is a celebration of the original sound of Nova Fronteira, and lastly "Seasons" remixed by Logix (aka Reggie Steele and DJ Beloved) is a super smooth and soulful yet tempting latin infused gem oozing with the beautiful haunting vocals of AdaSoul and grandiose jazzy keys.

In the Spotlight: Various "The Sound of Baltimore Vol. 1" (POJI Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 July 2016

The Sound of Baltimore Vol. 1The Sound of Baltimore is DJ Pope's signature name for his mixes and is synonymous with his refined and perfected truly soulful sound. "The Sound of Baltimore Vol. 1" is the first of two EP's letting you enjoy DJ Pope's seminal soulful sound in its full glory, featuring new interpretations of some of his earlier works: First up is "Moody state of mind" featuring Sheila Ford (originally released in  2002 on Black Vinyl Records), next we have "Sweet dreams" featuring Una (a remake of the famous Eurythmics song originally released in 2006 on POJI Records) and finally "I'm addicted" featuring Lynette Smith (originally released in 2005 on Hustle Music). To make it short, each of these marvelous re-imaginations is sheer musical bliss and guaranteed to cast a spell on you...

Reviews July 31, 2016

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 30 July 2016

This weeks update is hotter than summer - enjoy !!

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