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In May of this year, Andy Compton released his first solo album titled "Kholofelo", now the time is right for "Kholofelo Remixed" featuring ten masterful remixes from the likes of The Rurals, Stephen Rigmaiden, Da Capo, Molapo 'Darque' Malatji, PM Project, DJ Harris, LIPS, George Maduna & Dumisani, DJ Bazil and Luka. These new interpretations take us on a journey through the deepest spiritual grounds of house and let us explore new genres some are calling "Afro Devon Deep Soul Music". What we've said in our review of the album is applicable here as well: from beginning to the end this diversified album is sheer musical bliss !! An essential purchase. |
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** Blast from the Past ** The year was 1981 when Motown Records released Syreeta's stunning long player "Set my Love in Motion" featuring the timeless "Can't shake your love" which was remixed by Larry Levan for the 12" release. FunkyTownGrooves Records are about to re-release the album including three bonus tracks, amongst them will be an alternate extended mix of "Can't shake your love" by legendary Paradise Garage DJ/remixer Larry Levan. A real delight for all lovers of classic disco/funk/soul. |
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Dawn Tallman "Don't let if fall" (Aqua Sol Records CD Promo)
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Legendary house music diva Dawn Tallman blesses us with her unmistakable voice on this uplifting production, with her incredible touching gospel vocal being accompanied by exquisite keys, all perfectly arranged over a deeply stormin' backdrop. Jersey Soul use thrilling keys and an intriguing backing on their mesmerizing interpretation, while Big Logan uses electrofied synths and dramatic strings on his remix which is the choice pick for the bigger rooms and peak time play. Soulful vocal house at its best. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** A.N.T.H.O. Records, the label that brought us the magical Rocco and Raw Artistic Soul remixes of Jerk House Connection's timeless "Each & everyday" last year, is back with another jewel in the form of Benedetto & Farina's "So addictive" which features a marvelous vocal by songstress Sandy Spady. The stompin' original mixes are truly mesmerizing, with a remorseless tribal-esque backing leading the way for the vocals. The Layabouts deliver what we consider their best remix to date, so exciting yet mellow and full of heavenly melodies and uplifting energy - simply outstanding. Their reprise is just unreal, and then there is this hypnotic deeper than deep tech-soul dub... But it doesn't end here as there are more fantastic mixes courtesy of Sebastian Grand (half of Yass & Inner Soul) who uses an intoxicating groove together with glamorous chords and jazzy keys to create a contagious feel you can't resist to dance to. And he gives us an ethereal reprise to. Essential. |
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Exclusive Preview: Montana & Stewart featuring Sofia Rubina "I need U back" (Dolls Combers Remix)(Universe Media CD-R)
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After blessing us over and over with their masterful remixes in recent months, Jonny Montana and Craig Stewart are about to release their first ever original material titled "I need U back", featuring amazing deeply felt vocals by Sofia Rubina. Available for review at this time is the Dolls Comber remix, an exquisite laidback interpretation oozing with wonderful jazzy keys and melodies. Expect a vinyl release in December, with a digital release including more mixes to follow beginning of 2011. |
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With only a few weeks left until the year is over, KingStreet look back at what can be described a very successful year for them. They celebrate this with "Finest NY House 2010", a truly versatile selection of twenty of their most memorable tunes for the year ranging from tech, progressive and electro to soulful and deep. Artists included are Ananda Project, Dennis Ferrer, Roland Clark, Barbara Tucker, Johnny Dangerous, Heather Johnson, Blaze and Soulstar Syndicate to name but a few, and amongst the remixers you find Danny Krivit, Louie Vega, Mr.V, Sean McCabe, Groove Assassin, Spencer Parker, Aki Bergen, Frankie Feliciano, Alix Alvarez and Kiko Navarro. Also included is the brand new "Fade away" by P'taah featuring Tiombe Lockhart in a beautiful Silver City remix. |
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On "Angels calling", Russia's Koyla (Nikolay Serebryakov) and Sweden-based Canadian vocalist Amalia (Miz Fuze) come together to present a wonderful Disco-Funk influenced jam that is masterly performed and full of delicious melodies, not to forget to mention the inimitable old school touch. Montreal's Miguel Graca gives the song a thick retro touch that is nothing less than exceptional. Also included is a bass heavy deeper-than-deep dub by Osaze & Awaaz perfect for late night / early morning play. An essential release not to be missed. |
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dEEP DJOE featuring Veronica Larrenne "Sing 4 U everyday" (Stalwart Records CD Promo)
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Portuguese producer dEEP DJOE and soul singer Veronica Larrenne are on a mission to bring warmth to our hearts with the summery "Sing 4 U everyday", an uplifting production featuring amazing vocals and marvelous keys over a lively soul-funk flavored groove. DJ Rork adds a more complex groove to the original track, while Aaron Ross contributes fiery vocal and dub remixes reminiscent of classic Mood II Swing work. DJ Fudge's tribaltastic version is the choice for peak time play, while Thomas Toccafondi's 'Dark Dub' is taking you on a deep hypnotic journey. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** Bomba Records follow up their current afro deep club favorite "Lobola" by Nomzamo Dlamini with the "Heaven EP" courtesy of Willy & Reloaded. The 'Sculptured Original Mix' of "Heaven" features sensitive vocals by Siba alongside exquisite keys over a deep and soulful yet spell binding backing. Next we have remixes by Paris Cesvette, Mphoza, Euan Mitchell, Dario M and Gordheaven all adding their distinctive touch to the track while keeping the overall feel soulful. But it doesn't stop here as there is the fantastic bonus cut "Everybody get down" featuring Lil Soul on vocals which is another soulful house jewel deserving its own release. Essential, one not to be missed. |
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Exclusive Preview: Distant People featuring Nickson "Great I am" (Consortium Muzik CD Promo)
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Every time a new promo from Consortium Muzik lands on our desk we can't wait to listen to it as we know its going to be something special. "Great I am" by Distant People is no exception, featuring an emotive vocal performance by Nickson and delicious keys over an organic backdrop. Hennings Project & Rony Breaker transform the track into a deep mesmerizing thumper fueled with unearthly keys, while Beaten Soul deliver a melodious pumpin' rework. Last but not least, Chris IDH turns out the choice mix for prime time featuring dramatic synths over a ruthless musical backing. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** "Open up your eyes" by JohNick (aka Johnny De Mairo and Nicholas Palermo) was originally released in 1998 on Henry Street Records, and has been a favorite with lovers of disco-house ever since (for those that don't know, the track is based on "One more minute" by Saint Tropez from 1978). Thanks to Nassau (Thomas Deschamps and Didier Limonet) this track now returns as a full vocal production featuring amazing vocals by Krista alongside a killer guitar by Thomas Naim and celestial keys and classic strings, all perfectly arranged over a smooth yet infectious funk soaked backing. |
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Exclusive Preview: Black Sauce featuring Selina Campbell "The love of you" (Soul Free Records CD Promo)
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About four month ago, we reviewed "Abigail" by Black Sauce (Peter Oakden, Julian Bendall and Ricky Reid) on promo which as become one of our 2010 favorites, now they present the follow up "The love of you" featuring songstress Selina Campbell who impresses with an incredible emotional vocal performance on this masterly orchestrated production featuring keys by Julian Bendall and Ricky Reid, guitar and bass by Mark Ralph, trumpet by Dominic Glover and trombone by Nichol Thompson. "The love of you" is soulful and laidback yet contaminous, as its predecessor it has timeless written all over it. |