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In the Spotlight: Jonny Montana and Dawn Williams "Amazing" (Camio Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 26 October 2013
Jonny Montana and Dawn Williams - Amazing

Almost exactly two years ago, we introduced you to the fabulous "I choose me" by Jonny Montana and Dawn Williams, now the two team up again for "Amazing", a musical treat guaranteed to send shivers down your spine thanks to the inimitable heartfelt gospel inspired vocals of Dawn Williams, the keyboard wizardry of Bennett Holland and a smooth yet spell binding organic funk drenched backdrop. The 'Deep Floor Mix' keeps the vibe soulful and organic yet takes the song to deeper enchanting grounds, New Jersey legend Big Moses serves a delicious remix oozing with his magical truly rich and melodious classic sound, and lastly Japanese DJ/producer Masaki Morii contributes an enthralling workout built around thumpin' rhythms and heavenly keys and chords.

Reviews October 27, 2013

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 26 October 2013

This weeks update features only the very best and latest in soulful house music... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Paso Doble featuring Zano "Majestic" (Remixes)(Ocha Records CD Promo)

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Created: 19 October 2013
Paso Doble featuring Zano - Majestic (Remixes)

Back in February, Ocha Records blessed us with "Majestic" by Paso Doble and vocalist Zano, a marvelous slice of afro-deep house built around smooth'n'sexy rhythms, celestial melodies and deeply rooted vocals by Zano. Now this soulful gem which has been a favorite at Spirit of House for the past few months returns in phenomenal remixes by the likes of Ezel, Osunlade, Sonwabile Sobz, Zulumafia and Dimkal all adding their signature deep/soulful/afro touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. To cut a long story short, these remixes are guaranteed to put a spell on you...

In the Spotlight: Fuminori Kagajo "Fusionic Ensemble EP" (DeepTrax Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 19 October 2013
Fuminori Kagajo - Fusionic Ensemble EP

Fuminori Kagajo follows up his highly acclaimed releases on Fatsouls Records and SoulfulBeats with another paramount release titled "Fusionic Ensemble EP" on DeepTrax Recordings. Not many words are needed to describe the EP which includes four awe-inspiring jazz/funk inspired productions guaranteed to send shivers down your spine thanks to a masterly orchestration which includes the keyboard wizardry of Takuto Kudo, alto/tenor sax by Kengo Ono, trumpet by Yasunori Sugo, bass by Sei Takeuchi and guitar by Sumio Yokotsuji. Quite simply this is quality music having timeless written all over...

Reviews October 20, 2013

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 19 October 2013

We hope you enjoy this weeks updated loaded with the latest in soulful house music...

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Pick of the Week: Mark P. Adler featuring Kira Semanas "This is love" (Josh Milan Remix)(Quark Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 12 October 2013
Mark P. Adler featuring Kira Semanas - This is love (Josh Milan Remix)

Legendary house music label Quark Records blesses us with a paramount remix by Josh Milan (member of legendary group Blaze who released some of their unforgettable early music through the label) of "This is love" by Mark P. Adler and Kira Semanas, a song taken from the sumptuous chill-out album "Summer all over again" released in late 2011. Josh Milan reworks this wonderful song into a gentle four-to-the-floor affair, with a smoothly thumpin' backdrop leading the way for Kira Semanas beautiful haunting vocals and marvelous keys. To cut a long story short, this musical gem is guaranteed to make you yearn for more... By no means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Bhaku Jr. featuring Maxwell & Bra Thamz "Change" (Gotta Keep Faith Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 12 October 2013
Bhaku Jr. featuring Maxwell & Bra Thamz - Change

Gotta Keep Faith Records return to Spirit of House with "Change" by Bhaku Jr., an amazing production featuring a beautiful Spanish guitar by Bra Thamz and the inimitable deeply rooted vocals of Maxwell (all three hail from South Africa). Bhaku Jr. himself contributes the grandiose 'Original Voodoo Mix' of "Change" which puts the acoustic guitar and vocals center stage, and the 'Voodoo Jamsoul Remix' which is a hypnotizing afro-deep re-imagination of the song. Next is a selection of top-notch remixes by the likes of The Jersey Maestros, Distant People, Spiritual Blessings, Georg Neufeld, Berny and DJ Umbi all adding their signature deep/soulful touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.

Reviews October 13, 2013

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 12 October 2013

Another week, another truly versatile selection of the latest in soul infused house music... enjoy !!

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Album Review: DJ Fale "Soweto Deluxe Vol. 1" (Hood Natives Productions CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 05 October 2013
DJ Fale - Soweto Deluxe Vol. 1

Soweto born producer DJ Fale is about to release his brilliant new studio album "Soweto Deluxe Vol. 1" through Hood Natives Productions in the coming weeks. From beginning to the end, the album lets you explore DJ Fale's unique and fresh deep house/afro-tribal inspired sound - in a nutshell, "Soweto Deluxe Vol. 1" is a truly delightful and eclectic journey through soulful South African house music. With an illustrious list of guest artists such as Thantaswa, Vucky J, Ameshai, Bellicose Sgubhu, Khwela, Free and Bophelo featured, there are plenty of vocal gems to be discovered. In other words, "Soweto Deluxe Vol. 1" is sheer musical bliss. By no means to be missed.

Pick of the Week: Peppe Citarella featuring Walter Ricci "Golden lady" (Tony Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 05 October 2013
Peppe Citarella featuring Walter Ricci - Golden lady

Tony Records continue to amaze us with their latest offering by Italian producer Peppe Citarella and up and rising Italian singer Walter Ricci, a cover version of Stevie Wonder's 1973 wonderful song "Golden lady" (taken from the album "Innervisions"). To cut a long story short, this contemporary take of this timeless classic is a phenomenal slice of soulful house guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to the inimitable soaring vocals and scats of Walter Ricci, luxurious keys and a gentle yet infectious funk soaked backdrop. The package comes complete with a marvelous soulful latin-jazz infused remix by Duce Martinez and a deeper truly mesmerizing dub by Emanuele Esposito.

In the Spotlight: Various "From the Hut" (Volume 2)(Cabana Recordings CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 05 October 2013
From the Hut (Volume 2)

Around two years ago (in June 2011 to be precise), Cabana Recordings blessed us with the unmixed "From the Hut (Volume 1)" compilation, now the time has come for the second volume to see the light of the day. Similar to the inaugural release in the series, an impressive line-up of artists is featured: label head Justin Imperiale, Punchuashen featuring Laila Davids, Soulprovider & RootedSoul, Griffith Malo, Leoesco, Native Khalif & Donald Sheffey and Deuce Concept to name only a few. The compilation is loaded with deep and soulful music from around the globe and features previously unreleased mixes of former releases as well as brand new productions. As we said back in June 2011 for the first volume: Don't miss out on this exquisite musical experience...

Reviews October 6, 2013

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 05 October 2013

This week we have quite a diverse selection for you... enjoy !!

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