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Pick of the Week: Cookie Monsterz & Michelle Weeks "Spread love" (ReelSoul Remixes)(KingStreet Records CD Promo)

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Created: 10 September 2011
Cookie Monsterz & Michelle Weeks - Spread love (ReelSoul Remixes)

Last years massive "Spread love" by Cookie Monsterz returns in killer remixes by Will 'ReelSoul' Rodriguez who takes this feel good anthem which features sultry vocals by legendary house diva Michelle Weeks to a whole new level with his signature melodious keys and smooth yet deep contaminous rhythms. Don't miss to check out his 'The Oasis On Pico Dub' for an extra dose of ReelSoul's keyboard wizardry and deepness. Also included in the package will be selected mixes from last years original release.

In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies featuring Indeya "You know how to love me" (MoreHouse Records CD Promo)

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Created: 10 September 2011
Groove Junkies featuring Indeya - You know how to love me

Written and produced by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas and performed by Phyllis Hyman (r.i.p.) in 1979 - "You know how to love me" must be considered one of the defining Disco/Soul songs from the late 70's. Groove Junkies and songstress Indeya pay homage to this wonderful song and the one and only Phyllis Hyman with their amazing interpretation that stays true to the timeless unforgettable original while adding a modern fresh touch. Not many words are needed to describe the result: the vocal version is sheer musical bliss with Indeya pulling out all the stops on her phenomenal rendition, while the 'Vocal Dub' guarantees jam-packed floors with its irresistible rhythms and lush keys and chords. One not to be missed.

Reviews September 11, 2011

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 10 September 2011

Another nice sunny and warm weekend here in Switzerland, and we bring you the perfect selection of fresh soulful tunes for it...

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Album Review: Mr. A.L.I "Transit-chasing life" (Sophisticado Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 03 September 2011
Mr. A.L.I - Transit-chasing life

This incredible debut album by Mr. A.L.I - the duo of Vick Lavender and Jere McAllister - was originally released on Unified Records in late 2006 on CD, now for the first time it will be available as digital download to all those that missed it the first time. "Transit-chasing life" features an impressive list of accomplished musicians and artists (think of Nicole Mitchell, Mike Logan, Carla Prather, Eddie Arroyo, Sparrow, Reggie Hall) and shows an amazing depth of versatility of influences such as house, jazz and r&b. Included are the unforgotten single releases "Imagine freedom", "About us" and "Dance all night" as well as many other musical gems. Make not mistake, this seminal album may be a couple of years old but the music is timeless and of highest quality. Essential.

Pick of the Week: Ciappy DJ & Davide Murri featuring Russoul "Don't give up" (Universe Media Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 03 September 2011
Ciappy DJ & Davide Murri featuring Russoul - Don't give up

** Exclusive Preview ** With "Don't give up", Ciappy DJ & Davide Murri present an absolute beauty featuring an outstanding vocal performance by Russoul whose incomparable voice makes this something truly special. The 'Main Mix' is an uplifting funked-up affair featuring a wicked guitar riff, phat keys and grand strings harmonizing perfectly with the vocals, while the timeless 'Classic Mix' oozes with an amazing old school feeling. On remix duty, we have Dave Doyle adding his beloved fervid full-on-funk touch to the track, DJ Mannix turning the heat up with his modern Disco flavored interpretation, Booker T delivering a relentless afro tinged thumper and Harold Heath getting utterly deep on his hypnotizing remix.

In the Spotlight: Cuebur featuring Nathan X "Walk a mile" (Deeper Shades Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 03 September 2011
Cuebur featuring Nathan X - Walk a mile

With "Walk a mile", South Africa's Cuebur and Nathan X present their second release on Deeper Shades, continuing the success story they started end of last year with "So far away". What you get here is an ingenious slice of deep house oozing with sultry vocals by Nathan X, delectable melodies and smooth yet thrilling rhythms. Whether it is the groovey melodious original version, the deep mellow remix by Cuebur or Ultra Tone's punchy interpretation laced with stellar keys and chords - jam-packed floors are always guaranteed. In other words - this is deep soulful house music at its best, an essential release not to be missed.

Reviews September 4, 2011

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 03 September 2011

Summer is almost over but we are keeping the heat up with this weeks selection of fresh soulful tunes...

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Pick of the Week: Omar S presents Colonel Abrams "Who wrote the rules of love" (FXHE Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 27 August 2011
Omar S presents Colonel Abrams - Who wrote the rules of love

We have to admit that we have always been a big fan of Colonel Abrams, his unmistakable voice and his countless classics such as "Music is the answer", "Trapped" or "I'm not gonna let" to name just a few. Born in Detroit and raised in New York, "Who wrote the rules of love" is actually the first song he recorded in Detroit. On this Omar S production, his voice sounds as fresh and awesome as more than two decades ago on before mentioned classics, and the uber cool old skool flavored backing together with the delectable keys and chords make this something truly special. Don't sleep on this timeless piece of music, the vinyl collectors should act fast not to miss out on the limited colored vinyl release.

In the Spotlight: Sean McCabe & Stephanie Cooke "Just a little bit" (KingStreet Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 27 August 2011
Sean McCabe & Stephanie Cooke - Just a little bit

Originally to be found on the sampler and compilation titled "Soulful House Journey: Sean McCabe", the timeless "Just a little bit" which is produced by UK wunderkind Sean McCabe and features the legendary Stephanie Cooke on vocals finally gets a full release, complete with massive remixes. The combination of Sean McCabe's signature soulful yet fierce organic sound and Stephanie Cooke's unmistakable vocals simply is a gift from heaven... Black Sonix (aka Justin Stride) somewhat relaxes the vibe on his deepened digitized version oozing with lush melodies, while Marlon D gets utterly deep and gives the track a mesmerizing feel created by stormin' rhythms and vibey keys. A classic in the making, essential and not to be missed.

Reviews August 28, 2011

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 27 August 2011

We are keeping the heat up with this weeks selection of fresh soulful tunes...

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Album Review: Miguel Migs "Outside the skyline" (OM Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 20 August 2011
Miguel Migs - Outside the skyline

Watch out for Miguel Migs' third album "Outside the skyline" to be released in September on OM Records (in partnership with Salted Music), a truly versatile album fusing influences from various genres such as jazz, reagge, soul and more to create an ingenious slice of music, with the list of guest artists speaking for itself: Aya, Lisa Shaw, Evelyn 'Champagne' King, Capleton, Half-Pint, Freddie McGregor, Meshell Ndegeocello, Sonny J Mason, Georg Levin and Bebel Gilberto. "Outside the skyline" lets you explore Miguel Migs' passion for quality, soulful melodies and intricate productions. Check it out and disocver new grounds with Miguel Mig's 21st century take on dance music. Essential, one not to be missed.

Pick of the Week: Franky Boissy featuring Akram Sedkaoui "Mama used to say" (Part One)(A.N.T.H.O Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 20 August 2011
Franky Boissy featuring Akram Sedkaoui - Mama used to say (Part One)

Since we've got the exclusive promo end of May, we are lovin' this one... Now the official promo is here, and new mixes have been added... There was once a singer going by the name of  Junior who had a world wide club smash titled "Mama used to say" back in 1981. Now three decades later this unforgettable song returns in a magnificent cover version produced by Anthony Maizil, Jerk House Connection and Franky Boissy, performed by Akram Sedkaoui who impresses with his phenomenal vocal interpretation. Franky Boissy delivers a modern soul-funk drenched version, DJ Rork revives this everlasting classic, staying true to the vibe of the original on his 'Classic Mix' while his stompin' '1993 Mix' features wicked dirty synths. The Layabouts bless us with something truly special on their deep melodious remix oozing with their signature sound - one of their finest works to date. Next are David Harness' relentlessly stormin' mixes guaranteed to cause a stir on the dance floor, followed by Jerk House Connection who contribute both a deeper and a timeless soulful jazzed-up version. Finally there is a summery remix by Jask laced with gorgeous synth melodies. Part two will feature mixes by Rocco, Sebastien Grand, Alex Finkin, Nassau, Bibi (NRJ Better Days), Akram Sedkaoui and Martin Meissonier.

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