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In November of last year, soWHAT Records presented their first ever compilation "soWHAT Sessions Vol. 1" which is now followed up with volume two featuring more slamming mixes and tracks by Keith Thompson, Abicah Soul, Shik Stylko, UPZ, Fabio Bacchini, Alex Senna and AEDJ (Avi Elman & Danny J). The compilation features both released material as brand new tracks and mixes, with one of the highlights being the brand new and fresh 'Avi Elman Re-Work' of "Danger in the city". |
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Tortured Soul "Another lover" (TSTC Records/Dome Records CD Promo)
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Tortured Soul present the follow to their smash hit "Home to you", taken from the highly acclaimed "Did you miss me" long player. The wonderfully orchestrated "Another lover" features heartfelt vocals by Christian Urich over a funk drenched smoothly groovin' musical backing. Lots of fantastic remixes to choose from, with Dimitri from Paris adding his magic touch and injecting the song with a dose of serious 80's club flavas, Tom Moulton contributing a discofied version and Tortured Soul's JKriv serving a raw funk soaked broken beat monster. And finally we have Master Kev & Tony Loreto reworking the track into deep resistless dance floor gems with a lovely NuYorican touch. |
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"Free" by Mr. Nugget is one of the years soulful vocal gems so far, with Brooke Bailey contributing an incredible vocal performance that is accompanied by wonderful jazzy keys and a lovely Balearic tinged guitar, all perfectly arranged over a laidback yet fierce funk drenched backing. DeepCitySoul deepen the vibe while staying true to the laidback jazzy feel of the original. DropFunkDialect's remix is a contaminous deep and funky affair on a somewhat moody tip oozing with soul through warm melodies. The label promised more mixes will be added upon full release. |
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Bah Samba featuring Tasita D'Mour "Live in the summer" (Favouritizm Records CD Promo)
Summer is here, and this musical nugget by Bah Samba is guaranteed to be your perfect companion in this beloved season of the year. "Live in the summer" features the one and only Tasita D'Mour on vocals, and comes your way in a selection of fresh'n'breezy mixes. Bah Samba's masterly orchestrated, chic and soulful 'Calor Mix' oozes with delicious jazzy flavors, reworked by Andy Ward into a super cool summery house groover with a funky twist, with his dub entering deepest territory. DJ Meme injects the song with sun-drenched Latin-house vibes, while Filsonik's deep hypnotic dub will make you sweat while dancing to the infectious synths and slammin' beats. Closing the package are The Super-Phonics with their smokin' old school boogie jam.
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Yass and Sebastien Grand produced this masterpiece which features the combined vocal talents of Jay Sebag and Tahira Memory. The uplifting "All I'm asking for" is deep and laidback yet mesmerizing, using a smooth percussion enriched groove as base for outstanding vocals, marvelous keys and fender rhodes. Besides vocal and instrumental versions, there is a also a dub that deepens the vibe. The remixes are courtesy to TJ Inc aka Tony Loreto and Jacko who serve three different versions. Their 'Main Vocal' is all about marvelous melodies over a deep funk drenched groove, while the moody 'Alternate Vocal' is a deepened, stripped down version of the original. Finally their 'TJ Inc Dub' goes as deep as it gets, with the atmospheric synths creating a hypnotic feel. |
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Fast Vision Soul "Babatunde" (GoGo Music Records CD Promo)
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Italy native Francesco Briganti aka Fast Vision Soul presents "Babatunde", a deep yet irresistible afro house production based around a smooth tribal-ish groove that is topped with enchanting strings and infectious synth melodies. Ralf GUM's main interpretation is simply wonderful, using a relentlessly kickin' backing, organic guitar licks, luscious keys and jazzy sax to create an infectious vibe. On the 'No Solo Mix', Ralf GUM drops the sax to further intensify the vibe. Also included are two wicked DJ tools. |
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Anto Vitale follows up the highly acclaimed collaboration with Tamara Wellons on "Broken wings" with another brilliant not to be missed production. "Out of this world" features his distinct arrangements and jazzy keys alongside lush synths and deeply felt vocals by Tamara Wellons over a broken beat styled, percussion enriched backing. The 'Shabu' mixes turn the track into a relentless four-to-the-floor stomper that never lets down the soulful feel. |
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Dolls Combers present Venger Collective "9' clock" (SoundMen on Wax Records CD Promo)
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The uplifting "9' clock" is written by Vladislav Vengerovsky and Alexander Lygin and features sultry vocals by Alexandra Magerova alongside an exquisite live instrumentation that give the track an organic jazz-funk fueled feeling. The Dolls Combers keep the vibe of the original alive while turning the track into a soulful house groover, followed by Souldynamic whose rework is deeply rumblin' and features phat synths and chords. For a summery, laidback take look no further than the groovy Island Groove remix which has got a lovely Balearic touch to it. |
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Vick Lavender's marvelous "Better baby" which features outstanding vocals by Peter Jericho returns with brand new mixes for the summer. Vick Lavender stays close to his previous mixes and adds sweet percussions and a gorgeous bassline to slightly intensify the feel while keeping the wonderful laidback vibe alive, while DJ Man-X gives the song a summery feel on his classic styled remix, letting the live bass and delightful keys create a captivating feel. Pure musical bliss - soulful house at its best !! |
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Tarek "Desabafo" (Guy Robin Remix)(GrooveLand Music Records CD Promo)
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"Desabafo" by Tarek, one of last years summer anthems, returns in brand new mixes by Guy Robin. This latinesque house masterpiece is taken to the next level by Guy Robin who uses smooth beats, masterful rhodes and keys, sweet synths, the original trumpet and an off the chain guitar which all together create an uplifting summery feeling. |