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Jose Carretas featuring Dani "Take your time" (Tribe Records CD Promo)
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Tribe Records are going from strength to strength, with their latest release "Take your time" by Jose Carretas being no exception. "Take your time" is a glamorous song featuring delicious keys and passionate vocals by Dani Bates over a funk drenched backing driven by heavy beats and a massive bassline. Zepherin Saint injects the song with his unique deep percussive sounds and gentle synth melodies, while Raw Artistic Soul go hypnotic on their deeply stormin' remix, with their dub versions further intensifying the vibe by adding a dark twist. |
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As I mentioned a few weeks back, I'm struggling getting all the reviews done due to lots of things going on at the moment, so this one will be rather short...
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Much could be said about this album and the legacy of M&M - and John Morales in particular; for example I could choose a "best of the best" of the over 650 mixes they did, or we could list a "who is who" of the artists they remixed during their illustrious career. But I prefer to keep it simple and short: this album lets you experience what dance music was all about in the 80's, it brings back memories from what probably was the heyday for dance music. You get two CD's full of previously unreleased exclusive mixes by John Morales, one half of the legendary M&M team (his partner Sergio Munzibai sadly passed away in 1991). CD one is all about "NYC Underground Disco Anthems" - think of "All over your face" by Ronnie Dyson, "I want you (all tonight)" by Curtis Hairston or "Weekend" by Class Action featuring Chris Wiltshire to just mention three out of the ten included tracks. Then there is CD two featuring nine "Exclusive Salsoul Mixes", including such gems as "Ain't no mountain high enough" by Inner Life, "Lay it on the line" by Logg or "Because of you" by Skyy. |
In other words, this timeless compilation gives you a history lesson in dance music by one of the most influential remix pioneers. This is a true highlight standing out of the bulk of new releases dropping each week, clearly this is the "Album of the Year" for me, and most definitely this is one of the best releases in years that brings back the sound that helped build and define what dance music is all about these days. And for sure it makes me go down to the basement and dig out some classic records, something I haven't done for a long long time...
For the vinyl collectors, there will be a limited triple vinyl version of this release (1'000 copies only). And the digital releases are likely to feature bonus tracks such as a celestial 17 minute version of "Ain't no mountain high enough".
Don't miss to check out John Morales website, there are some goodies to discover there. For the full track list of the 2xCD release, click on "read more".
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** Exclusive Preview ** "All I can do" is scheduled for a release in 2010, and it will be part of Michele McCain's full length album currently in the works, involving Gene Leone and Benjamin Kristof Rakun who also are behind this wonderful song. Michele McCain impresses with a fabulous vocal performance, with the Brazilian Soul Crew giving the song an uplifting feel good vibe on their mixes featuring jazzy piano and phat synth chords over a percussion driven backing. Andy Ward's vocal version is an irresistibly thumpin' affair fueled with enchanting keys and chords, with his dub powering up the vibe for ruthless peak time action. More mixes to follow, including one by John Mateo. |
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** Exclusive Preview ** We are proud to present you this exclusive likely not to be released before February 2010. The original version by Tim McAllister features sultry vocals by Weysa Dya alongside infectious chords over a deeply stormin' groove, with the 'Dance Mix' being a mesmeric alteration of the original that turns the heat up. Mark Di Meo and Tony Loreto team up for a wonderfully instrumentated, laidback yet contaminous set of remixes that includes vocal, stripped down vocal and instrumental versions. Next, Mark Di Meo and Soul Oasis join forces for an uplifting Latin flavored dub rework. Finally we have Vick Lavender's summery 'Sophisticado Mix', a funk oozing, percussion enriched interpretation with a jazzy touch that is spreading a laidback feeling. |
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Donna Allen "He is the joy" (The Ultimate Collection)(SoulFuric Records CD Promo)
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Christmas comes early this year with this ultra massive 15 track mix package of one of SoulFuric's all time club hits: the Marc Pomeroy and Brian Tappert written and produced "He is the joy" by Donna Allen. Included are the timeless original mixes as well as the 2005 remixes, as well as slammin' new remixes. Rocco goes deep and mesmeric, adding his inimitable touch, while Guy Robin reworks the track into a dateless Disco-Funk affair. Bruno Banner serves a tougher main room version, while DJ Fudge uses a funked-up backing and dreamy keys on his take. Finally The Troublemen present a feel good remix featuring a classy piano and windy synths. |
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Bucie "Your kiss" (GoGo Music Records CD Promo)
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Gwen & Bertrand Dupart "Space odyssey" (Space Breaks Records CD Promo)
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Turn back the clock to 2005 when a track called "They way you love me" by Ron Hall & The MuthaFunkaz was taking dance floors by storm, putting Baltimore soul sensation Marc Evans into the heart of both soul and house music fans thanks to his unmistakable voice that encapsulates the Philly Soul vibe. In 2008, his long awaited album was released, produced by DJ Spen & The MuthaFunkaz, featuring 13 soulful house gems including the timeless title track and "Reach out for love" and "Given me joy" which became dance floor anthems.
This deluxe re-issue includes both the original album as well as a bonus disc containing new material and remixes of the original album tracks. Highlights are the down tempo 'MuthaFunkin Soul Mix' of "The way you love me" featuring additional vocals by Sheila Ford, DJ Meme's Disco-tastic remix of "This thing called love", an ultra cool Mark Grant remix "Serenity" and the brand new tracks "She is" and "Come bother me". If that wouldn't be enough, there is also an "Album Sampler" featuring more exclusive remixes. |
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