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Reviews September 17, 2023

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 September 2023

review logoLate summer is here with a fully loaded update... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Pat Bedeau & Hannah Khemoh "Got to have your love" (BedFunk Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 September 2023

 Pat Bedeau & Hannah Khemoh - Got to have your loveRenowned BedFunk Records truly bless us with their latest offering, a brilliant four-to-the-floor remake of Mantronix' 1989 seminal classic "Got to have your love" by Pat Bedeau. Indisputably, this glamorous and respectful soulful house interpretation oozing with an eminent rendition of the unforgettable lyrics by Hanna Khemoh, luscious key, heavenly pads, wicked guitar and intriguing rhythms (built around that instantly recognizable bassline) will send the dancers into a frenzy...

In the Spotlight: Mr. Eclectic & MissFly "Let me be" (Pasqua Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 September 2023

Mr. Eclectic & MissFly - Let me beDon't miss out on the latest collaboration by Pasqua Records label head Mr. Eclectic and Canadian songstress extraordinaire MissFly, the paramount "Let me be". Without question, the expertly crafted "Let me be" using a smooth yet enthralling rich organic musical backing as foundation for MissFly's inimitable sultry vocals, sublime trumpet and sumptuous jazz infused keys is sure to stand the test of time and make you yearn for more...

Reviews September 10, 2023

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 September 2023

review logoLots of soulful gems to discover this week... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Brutha Basil & Atjazz "This is the future" (Brukel Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 02 September 2023

Brutha Basil & Atjazz  - This is the futureHot on the heels of the towering remake of the Roy Ayers all-time classic "Sweet tears" by Brutha Basil and Kelvin Sylvester, critically acclaimed Brukel Music bless us with a paramount collaboration by Brutha Basil with Martin 'Atjazz' Iveson entitled "This is the future". Without any question. Brutha Basil's unmatched thought provoking spoken words together with the phat keys, tantalizing atmospheric chord progressions and intriguing deeply groovin' broken beat flavored rhythms will make you yearn for more... Make sure not to miss out on this gem...

In the Spotlight: Teddy Douglas & Friends present "Tribute to Q EP" (Basement Boys Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 02 September 2023

Teddy Douglas & Friends present "- ribute to Q EPIn late 2021, Baltimore house music legend Teddy Douglas paid homage to his musical heroes Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, now he returns with the impressive "Tribute to Q EP". On this mind-boggling release, Teddy Douglas and his friends (Irvin Madden on bass, Sharon Adams, Navasha Daya, Martin Wilson and Will Jone on vocals, Ollie Wright and Hozay Clowney on keys, Bennie Cowan on trumpet, Davon McCoy and Victor Williams on percussion) present expertly crafted re-imaginations of the Quincy Jones classics "Burning up", "Bedtime story, "Ai no corrida" and "Betcha wouldn't hurt me". In short, these brilliant contemporary interpretations oozing with a soulful lively vibe are sure to cast a spell on you...

Reviews September 3, 2023

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 02 September 2023

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Pick of the Week: Motion Severn "My way" Good Vibrations Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 26 August 2023

Motion Severn - My wayDon't miss out on "My way" a fabulous collaboration between Sean McCabe and Dave Jones as Motion Severn. Having graced  us with a killer remix for  "Was it just a game?" by Soulution featuring Tafuri in 2021, this release is the duos first production where they take us on a trip down memory lane to the classic era of house music as they pay homage to their shared love of the classic Strictly Rhythm and Red Zone dub sounds. Indisputably, "My way" which combines the eminent uber cool spoken words of Amy Nicole Smith with tantalizing melodies and enthralling deeply groovin' rhythms is sure to make you yearn for more...

In the Spotlight: Brutha Basil x Kelvin Sylvester "Sweet tears 2023" (Brukel Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 26 August 2023

Brutha Basil x Kelvin Sylvester - Sweet tears 2023A secret weapon here at the Spirit of House offices for the past two years, the release of this paramount remake of the 1978 classic "Sweet tears" by the one and only Roy Ayers is now imminent. Produced by Kelvin Sylvester and Brutha Basil, this mind-blowing interpretation laced with Brutha Basil's unmatched spoken words and vocal stylings, glorious background vocals by Kelvin Sylvester and Dee Lavender, illustrious vibes and sumptuous keys by Yuki Kanesaka, and a spell binding rich organic musical backing is sure to send shivers down your spine.... By no means to be missed.

Reviews August 27, 2023

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 26 August 2023

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Pick of the Week: Barbara Tucker presents The BCrew "Grace" (BStar Music Group Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 19 August 2023

Barbara Tucker presents The BCrew - GraceDon't miss out on this phenomenal and undeniably uplifting slice of gospel house heaven produced by Kyle 'Small' Smith. Without doubt, the incredible vocal stylings by The BCrew (Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman, Charlotte Small, & Mitch Matlock) together with the bodacious jazzed-up keys and enthralling organic musical backing are sure to cast a spell on you. The cherry on top are the super dope funktified dub reworks by Emmaculate, and the uber cool remix by French house producer Young Pulse oozing with a spell binding soul/funk influenced vibe. A sure-fire dance floor gem guaranteed to stand the test of time...

In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies & ReelSoul & Tertulien Thomas & Mijan "It seems to hang on" (David Harness Remixes) (MoreHouse Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 19 August 2023

Groove Junkies & ReelSoul & Tertulien Thomas & Mijan - It seems to hang on (David Harness Remixes)Back in May of this year, Evan 'Groove Junkies' Landes and William 'ReelSoul' Rodriquez (collectively known as Groove N' Soul) blessed us with a paramount soulful house remake of the Ashford & Simpson all-time classic "It seems to hang on" featuring an eminent rendition of the memorable lyrics by Tertulien Thomas and Mijan. Now San Francisco's own David Harness takes the track to whole new level on his scintillating indisputably mind-blowing take of the original 'Groove N Soul Classic' mixes that oozes with an infectious funked-up vibe sure to make you yearn for more. Not to forget to mention David Harness' downright hypnotizing dub.

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