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Next Dimension label head Joseph Mercado and South Africa's Kat la kat selected twelve tracks that perfectly showcase the versatility and evolvement of South African house, its producers and artists. This masterful collection celebrates the phenomena that has taken the world by storm and reaches beyond imagination, exploring the creativity and rhythms that we all fell in love with. From soulful to deep to tribal to hypnotic, you will all find it here. Highly recommended. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** "Me" by Jannae Jordan was originally released on Shelter Records back at the end of 2006, with the legendary David Camacho on production (the release also included a remix by Quentin Harris). Now Consortium Muzik are about to drop a marvelous package of remixes of this song which features outstanding vocals by Jannae Jordan. Johnny Montana contributes a superb jazzed-up organic interpretation on a laidback tip, while Mark Di Meo gives the track a celestial classic sounding. Next is Setso 'Said-So' Maakwe taking the song to deepest grounds on his refreshing dub, followed by Tony Loreto who serves a peak time monster fueled with grandiose melodies. Mixes by ChrisIDH will be available too. |
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Exclusive Preview: Steal Vybe & Leslie Carter "I got you" (Steal Vybe Records CD Promo)
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Hot on the heels of their recent underground smash hit "Track to the music / The hybrid" comes the next bomb from Steal Vybe, a collaboration with Leslie Carter. The compelling "I got you" is deeper than deep and loaded with gorgeous vocals and glorious melodies created by phat synths and lush keys, perfectly arranged over an infectious yet soulful groove. The 'We love the Soul Reprise' relaxes the vibe to give the track a beautiful laidback feel. |
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Brand new label Ghetto Freaks kick off strong with their debut release "Music makes me feel good" by Nassau, a feel good production featuring uplifting vocals by Leon Beal and gorgeous keys over a smooth yet infectious funk soaked backing. The 'Club Mix' is on a more electronic tip yet keeping the feel funky - perfect for peak time play. Gorgio Sperone's 'Remix Edit' is a great alteration of the 'Club Mix', further intensifying the vibe to guarantee mayhem on the dance floor. |
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DJ Reeplee featuring Miles Sherman "Get loose" (Souvent Records CD Promo)
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After a hiatus of two years, DJ Reeplee returns with the marvelous "Get loose" featuring an outstanding vocal performance by Miles Sherman alongside a magnificent orchestration. The 'Original' version is laidback and funky and features jazzy keys and lovely guitars over a smooth backing, with the '41 Street' remix adding a horn section and spicing up the groove. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** "Slow down" is the latest chapter in the never ending saga of timeless productions from Vick Lavender, a musical nugget that impresses with meaningful deeply felt vocals by Al Olive and a virtuoso soul-funk orchestration with a jazzy touch as only Vick Lavender and his ensemble of highly talented musicians can do. The remixes are courtesy of the Dolls Combers who turn the song into a more traditional four-to-the-floor affair, keeping the vibe laidback and soulful. Another essential Sophisticado release not to be missed |
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Robert Owens "Deep down" (The Deep Mixes)(Underground Collective Records CD Promo)
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Back in 2008, Future Vision released this tribute to Ron Hardy, featuring the legendary Robert Owens on vocals. Underground Collective have picked the track up and deliver a massive package full of slammin' remixes by San McCabe, Souldynamic, Smash Hunter, DJ Romain, DSF & DJ Dino and Yohan Esprada who all keep the spirit of the original alive while adding their distinct deep touch to it. A magnificent addition to the timeless original mixes by Ron Trent. |
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Finally Jamie Lewis presents his debut artist album "Flashback", a three CD retrospective featuring thirty productions and remixes from his illustrious career which started two decades ago. All his essential classic productions are here such as "The light" and "Be thankful" featuring Michelle Weeks, "For you" featuring Michael Watford or "Unity". You also get a selection of his precious remixes including Tom & Joyce "Queixume", HiFi Mike "Stereo flavas", Cerrone "Hooked on you" and "You are the one" or DJ Meme Orchestra "Any love" to name just a few. But this album wouldn't be complete with some of his upcoming works such as "Believe" which features vocals from Lisa Millett & Tanja Dankner. |
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After two highly successful single releases, Clemens Rumpf and David A. Tobin are ready to present their debut album "Ain't Nothing But House Music". As the previous single releases "Jazz in the House EP" and "Fire" (which are of course included), the songs featured on the album are a wonderful and refreshing yet soulful fusion of house with disco, funk and jazz - not to forget to mention the marvelous vocals and lyrics. From beginning to the end, the album impresses with great musicianship, introducing you to the many different talents of Clemens Rumpf and David A. Tobin - and their love for soulful house music. Highly recommended. |
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Exclusive Preview: Michele McCain presents Marivent Soul "All I can do" (Gene Leone Remixes)(Marivent Music International CD Promo)
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In November of 2009, we gave you exclusive previews of the Brazilian Soul Crew, Andy Ward and John Mateo mixes of Michele McCain's "All I can do", now its time to bring you the Gene Leone remix of this magnificent song. He combines the fabulous vocals by Michele McCain with an organic and soulful yet funky percussive backing and amazing keys, with the result being simply outstanding !! Gene Leone's remix will be available in a variety of edits - you can listen to previews of all the currently available mixes here. As we said before: One to be added to the top of your must have list. |
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We don't think Afro-Soul infused house can be more infectious yet soulful than Renn's "Nights in Africa"... deep ruthless beats and drums, slick keys and gorgeous vocals altogether create a hypnotic journey you can't resist to dance to. The remixes are courtesy of Reel People whose delightful percussive workout oozes with jazzy piano and beautiful guitar licks and The Layabouts whose exquisite house interpretation is loaded with lush guitar and marimba hooks over a mesmerizing backdrop. "Nights in Africa" is sure to become one of this summer's anthems... |
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Sandy Spady "Million to one" (Daddy Funk Records CD Promo)
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Since Sandy Spady's "Million to one" landed on our desk, we must have been listening to it a million times... and we still couldn't pick our favorite mix as they are all simply outstanding. Sandy Spady blesses us with her heartfelt unmistakable vocals on this marvelous production - make no mistake this highly talented lady is going to be a future diva. Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart provide sheer musical bliss with their trademark organic jazzy rework, while Black Sonix (Justin Stride) contributes both a relentlessly deep Afro flavored tech-soul journey and a timeless old skool interpretation. Filin Brake delivers two uber cool mixes taking the song to deepest grounds, while Tony Loreto serves a peak time favorite destined to destroy the dance floors with killer keys and a resistless groove. |