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Alessandro Oliviero under his Monodeluxe disguise and Diviniti join forces on "Never stop", a silky smooth slice of soulful house so delicious you can't get enough... Diviniti's outstanding vocals, the delicious keys and smooth backing - simply a match made in heaven. Now add remixes by DeejayKul, The Rurals, Andy Compton, Pirahnahead and Tony Rox who all their distinctive soulful touch and you got a sure fire winner. This one is not only essential for the lovers of soulful house - this one essential for all the lovers of house. |
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Suges featuring Limore "Do with you" (Soulstream Records CD Promo)
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Originally released back in 2006 on Plusgroove Records, this marvelous song by Adam 'Suges' Sugar featuring deeply felt vocals by Limore is back on Soulstream Records - remastered, and complete with slammin' remixes. The original is a timeless r&b gem oozing with gorgeous melodies, while the 'Suges & Martino Remix' (then called 'Eminence Remix') is an exquisite deep house version laced with celestial keys. Next is the long lost Bahsonik (Bah Samba and Filsonik), a truly organic and melodious yet infectious affair, followed by a brand new remix by Harley & Muscle who bless with another one of their beloved deep and laidback interpretations. Finally there is the full acapella. |
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Ezel has been blessing the house music community with many remixes in recent years, now his debut artist album is finally available, featuring an all-star lineup of guests such as Djinji Brown, Tamara Wellons, Monday Michiru, Diamond Dancer, Kia Bennett, Quetzal Guerrero and Carlos Mena. The album features an eclectic selection of songs, fusing house with many influences such as carribean, balearic, jazz, soul and more. Pure musical bliss. |
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The legendary Kenny Bobien and Lem Springsteen (one half of Mood II Swing) present the masterful "Listen to your heart", a musical gem impressing with outstanding vocals by the incomparable Kenny Bobien, exquisite keys and chords and an intoxicating yet soulful funk drenched backdrop on the main version. The 'Deep Roots' mixes enter deeper grounds and combine the vocals with melodious keys and classy piano. Timeless and essential. |
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Groove Junkies "In the Zone Album Sampler" (MoreHouse Records CD Promo)
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The release of the Groove Junkies debut album "In the Zone" is just a few weeks away, and to celebrate its release MoreHouse drop a special DJ friendly sampler including the incredible DJ Meme remix of "Dr. Feelgood" featuring Diane Carter, the title track "In the zone", "What's freedom" featuring Joi Cardwell and "The white light" featuring Alexander Sky. An exclusive review of the album can be found here - this is what we had to said: Without a question, "In The Zone" is a masterpiece - essential and timeless... our "Album of the year". |
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It has been a while since Gene King blessed us with his admirable productions, but now he returns with the delectable "I am" featuring incredible vocals by Jacen Duncan. His original is as smooth as it gets, oozing with stellar keys and tempting vocals perfectly arranged over a deeply thumpin' groove. Next this inspring song has been handed to a variety of producers including DeepXcape, SoulAgenda, Nastee Nev and Bossruu to name a few - the result is a fantastic array of soulful remixes best described a sheer musical bliss. Essential. |
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Exclusive Preview: Pete Doyle vs. Peyton "Joy" (Daddy Funk Records CD Promo)
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There ain't no stopping for Daddy Funk as they unleash another bomb with "Joy" by Pete Doyle vs. Peyton. The 'Original Soul Mix' is peak time heaven with uplifting vocals by Peyton, killer and chords and a remorseless funk soaked backdrop that is guaranteed to cause a stir on the dance floor. House Device contribute an outstanding soulful house rework on a deeper tip fueled with jazzy keys and classic strings, while Alias Rhythm serves a ruthless deeply pumpin' underground rub that is truly mesmeric. Seb Skaslki gets groovy on his intoxicated funktified take, with a killer sax included. Main room mixes by Pete Doyle complete the package. |
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BBE Records present a slice of history with this selection of memorable 80's soul, funk, r&b and disco classics. Compiled by Berlin local DJ heroes Kalle Kuts and Daniel W. Best aka G.I.DISCO, this album tells the story of the fresh sounds that American G.I.'s, radio station AFN (American Forces Network) and clubs within the vicinity of the army bases introduced to German listeners during the cold war. Tracks from Timex Social Club, Freeez, Barbara Mason, Raw Silk, BB & Q Band to name just a few can be found on this compilation - this is certainly a trip down memory lane for those that grew up with this kind of music. |
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"Hanging on" is a wonderful song in its original form, featuring lush keys and chords alongside outstanding vocals by Terrance Downs over a smoothly groovin' backing. The remixes are courtesy of Frankie Feliciano who gives the song a unique silky yet soulful touch as only he can do, with a pair of dub versions added taking you on a journey to deepest grounds. Also included is the original version of "Beautiful searching" featuring vocals by Marta Guzman. |
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Exclusive Preview: Vick Lavender featuring Nicole Mitchell & Carlos Gallegos "Music is life" (Sophisticado Records CD Promo)
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Some of you might remember the marvelous "Heaven" by BeBe & CeCe Winans released back in 1988, a timeless song that stands the test of time (and is one of my all time soul/r&b favorites). With "Music is life", Vick Lavender presents a masterly interpretation of this classic, with the lyrics reworked and performed by Nicole Mitchell and Carlos Gallegos while Mike Logan does his magic on the keys - the result is a musical gem oozing with the vintage sound Vick Lavender and his Sophisticado family are celebrated for. |
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We have been diggin' the infectious soul drenched, funk oozing Groove Junkies sound from their very first release. Finally, after two years in the making, GJ's founding member Evan Landes delivers his 're-designed' debut artist album "In the Zone" which will officially hit the streets October 4th 2010. It's a delightful composition of songs fusing a multitude of musical influences such as Afro, Jazz, Disco, R&B, Gospel, Rock and Tech-House with the signature Groove Junkies sound. It's graced with lyrical content performed by some of the biggest names in house music today - Solara, Chappell, Joi Cardwell, Diane Carter, Solomon Henderson to name just a few. "In the Zone" includes some of the biggest Groove Junkies classics (three of them re-worked) as well as brand new productions that will take you on a journey through soulful uplifting dance music beyond comparison. Without a question, "In The Zone" is a masterpiece - essential and timeless... our "Album of the year". |
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Well, we've been everything than impressed by this weeks submissions to say the least... Lots of mediocre material or musical styles that we don't represent on Spirit of House. So its all about the Groove Junkies debut long player which we fell in love with after the first listen, spiced with some exclusive CD-R's.
Mark Di Meo takes on "Acapella" by Kelis and delivers a deeper than deep rework destined to cause a stir on the dance floor thanks to the relentless backing and luscious melodies. Meanwhile, Mark Jordan contributes a smoothly stompin' rework of "You can dance" by Jeanette Harris that is simply delicious. Last but not least we have Darren Campbell's uber cool take on "My generation" by Nas & Damian Marley featuring Joss Stone and Lil Wayne.