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Pick of the Week: Rhemi featuring Sabrina Chyld "Deeper" (Rhemi Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 July 2015

Rhemi featuring Sabrina Chyld - DeeperNext up on Rhemi Music is the brilliant "Deeper" by Rhemi (the duo of Neil Pierce and Ziggy Funk) and songstress Sabrina Chyld, with the lyrics written by Hanlei (Hannah Khemoh & Aleysha Lei). Not much needs to be said or written about this gem, besides the relentlessly thumpin' truly spell binding rhythms together with the grand jazzy keys, the glorious chords and Sabrina Chyld's unmistakable emotive vocals are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... A fabulous slice of soulful house music by no means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Markus Enochson featuring Eman "Musical prayer 2015" (Liberate Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 July 2015

Markus Enochson featuring Eman - Musical prayer 2015Beginning of 2003, Wave Music released "Musical prayer" by Markus Enochson and E-Man, a breathtaking fusion of E-Man's unrivaled spoken word poetry with the unique sounds of Markus Enochson. Fast forward to summer 2015, and we are graced with truly amazing remixes of this unforgettable classic: Markus Enochson and Eman themselves turn the track into a futuristic deep soul-tech affair sure to cast a spell on you. Next, Blade Deep & 4matiq deliver a truly mesmerizing, utterly deep re-imagination laced with thrilling rhythms and tantalizing keys and chords. Finally Doc Link takes to the track to a whole new level by adding his unique truly enthralling and vibrant touch.

Reviews July 19, 2015

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 July 2015

We keep it with the weather and bring you another uber hot update... enjoy !!

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Album Review: Andy Compton "Acid Andy" (Peng Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 July 2015

PAndy Compton - Acid Andy"Acid Andy", the latest long player from Andy Compton may come as a surprise to many as this isn't the kind of music you would normally expect from this prolific and renowned producer (who is also the father of The Rurals and Peng Records). To cut right to the chase, "Acid Andy" is a truly dazzling and groundbreaking album where Andy Compton fuses his unmatched deep soulful sound with the quirky acid sounds that emerged from Chicago in the mid to late 80's. The album features both vocal and instrumental productions, each one letting you feel Andy Compton's unmistakable soul touch (the label refers to it as 'Acid Soul' which we agree is spot-on). Beyond doubt, the sixteen songs included on "Acid Andy" take you on a nearly two hours long excursion through Andy Compton's unique acid infused deep and soulful sounds which is truly exhilarating and inspiring...

Pour le Connaisseur: Various "Tropicalismo Vol. 3" (Sobra Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 July 2015

Tropicalismo Vol. 3In August of 2009, Sobra Records released the first installment in their "Tropicalismo" series, volume two followed in March 2011. Now volume three has arrived, similar to the predecessors you get an eclectic selection of musical gems covering many genres and styles, including classic tunes from the labels collection as well as new unreleased songs. Artists featured include Everblack Trio, Ivana Parnasso, Spiritual Blessings featuring MJ White, Mr. Fuzz, Allovers featuring Lisa Shaw, Berny & Guru, Mesa Verde, Dimi Stuff & J. Bagris, Micky B & Carlton D, Passionardor and Uncle James featuring Tony Marino. Grab a drink and chair, and start chilling to these wonderful musical vibes...

Pick of the Week: Groove Junkies presents Solara "Sunshine" (The Remixes)(MoreHouse Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 July 2015

Groove Junkies presents Solara - Sunshine (The Remixes)In summer of 2004, we were celebrating the release of the phenomenal "Sunshine" by Groove Junkies and songstress Solara, an inspiring and uplifting song having timeless written all over. Now this fabulous gem featuring the unrivaled haunting vocals of Solara returns in brand new absolutely breathtaking truly ingenious remixes. First up, Jaegerossa deliver a truly tempting and irresistible re-imagination which combines Solara's exquisite vocals with enticing keys, dreamy chords, grand saxophone and a relentlessly thumpin' backdrop. On the other hand we have Timmy Vegas serving something truly special and different with his seminal old skool inspired workout fusing classic b-boy breaks with early Balearic sounds. Essential...

In the Spotlight: Deepconsoul - ShimmyTones - Jah Band "House to Jazz Experience Vol. 2" (Soulful Sentiments Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 July 2015

House to Jazz Experience Vol. 2For the second volume in the "House to Jazz Experience" series, Deepconsoul has joined forces with Shimmtones and Jah Band. Together they deliver a total of five sophisticated masterly orchestrated instrumental productions - not much needs to be said or written about these truly marvelous smooth'n'melodious soul/jazz infused four-to-the-floor gems besides each of the tracks is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more... Highly recommended, and by no means to be missed. Nuff said...

Reviews July 12, 2015

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 July 2015

This weeks update is even hotter than the truly hot summer weather - enjoy !!

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Album Review: Spiritchaser "The Remixes 2000-2015" (Guess Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 July 2015

Spiritchaser - The Remixes 2000-2015Spiritchaser duo Mark Bamford and Richard Earnshaw first started producing electronic music together at the turn of the century, in those fifteen years they have delivered countless unforgettable productions and remixes. Now Guess Records present a truly phenomenal absolutely breathtaking retrospective perfectly showcasing the unrivaled Spiritchaser sound. What you get is nothing short of spectacular as not less than twenty-seven of their seminal remixes of an illustrious list of artists such as Groove Cartell featuring Samantha Mogwe, Aki Bergen featuring Carmen Sherry, Erin Leah & N'Dinga Gaba, Ralphi Rosario featuring Xaviera Gold, Kenny Thomas & BKT, Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band, Rasmus Faber featuring Dyanna Fearon, Kyodai featuring Gabriela Smith, Seb Skalski featuring Donald Sheffey, DJ Dealer & Rashaan Houston, Osunlade featuring Maiya James and Rocco featuring Khensy (to name just a few) are included, taking you on an exhilarating journey through the incomparable Spiritchaser sound. As a bonus, a continuous mixes is included.

Pour le Connaisseur: Sunlightsquare "Super people" (Sunlightsquare Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 July 2015

Sunlightsquare - Super peopleClaudio Passavanti and his Sunlightsquare ensemble are back on Spirit of House with a paramount double-a-sided EP oozing all over with their signature sound. Kicking things off is "Super people" which features UK Jazz trumpeter Quentin Collins and vocalists extraordinaire Tasita D'Mour and Rene Alvarez. To cut right to the chase, "Super people" is an awe-inspiring original Salsoul inspired disco/boogie cut guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... Second is a stunning re-imagination of the 1972 all-time Temptation classic "Papa was a rolling stone" featuring amazing vocals by Wayne Hernandez. What else can we say other than Sunlightsquare turn the song completely inside out and create a uniquely sounding interpretation that stays respectful to the original. By no means to be missed...

Pick of the Week: Cei Bei "You got me baby" (Abicah Soul Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 July 2015

Cei Bei - You got me babyEvery now and then we come across a song that puts a spell on us with the very first listen, such is the case with the outstanding "You got me baby" by Cei Bei (Curtis Harman) to be released soon on Abicah Soul Recordings. Not much needs to be said or written about this masterpiece, besides the heavenly keys, glorious chords and dulcet yet thrilling deep percussive rhythms are harmonizing perfectly with Cei Bei's inimitable sensitive vocals, altogether creating a soulful enthralling vibe you can't resist to dance to. In other words, "You got me baby" is beyond the shadow of a doubt a soulful gem having timeless written all over... Nuff said...

In the Spotlight: Giandomenico Di Vito featuring Liz Hill "To the sky" (Double Cheese Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 July 2015

Giandomenico Di Vito featuring Liz Hill - To the skyDouble Cheese Records welcome up and rising Italian DJ/producer Giandomenico Di Vito with the dazzling "To the sky". Quite simply, this is soulful house music at its best, a masterly orchestrated summery gem guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to the spell binding funked-up backdrop, grandiose jazzy keys, glamorous chords and not to forget to mention the inspiring vocals by Liz Hill. The remixes are courtesy of Joseph DJ who contributes a classic soulful rework on a more laidback tip, and PJ D'Arpino who turns the heat up with his tougher truly mesmerizing soul-tech flavored workout. Another sure-fire smash hit for Double Cheese Records...

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