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Released through Ocha Records is the ingenious "Xeguei" by QVLN (Quetzal Guerrero). Two very unique and different interpretation of the track which feature the beautiful violin and unique vocal stylings of QVLN are included: First up we have Coflo who delivers a mesmerizing afro house interpretation built around irresistible percussive rhythms and entrancing synths, next are Oyobi who serve a stunning musically rich rendition oozing with a contaminous organic vibe.
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Yet another extra-large and truly jam-packed update awaits you this week... enjoy !!
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Watch out for the downright stunning "I got this feelin" by DJ Randall Smooth and singer Shakiel Smith to be released through ChiNolaSoul soon... Most definitely, this soulful masterpiece oozing with Shakiel Smith unrivaled heartfelt vocals, formidable jazzy keys and an infectious rich organic backdrop is guaranteed to stand the test of time... The cherry on top are the spectacular remixes by Deep Soul Syndicate Crew (Sean Ail & Munk Julious) who take the track to the next level on their dazzling interpretation laced with spell binding percussive rhythms and brilliant organ.
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After a triumphant return a couple of weeks ago with the phenomenal "Ninataka (I want)", Clairaudience Recordings present outstanding Anthony Nicholson interpretations of "Changed my mind" by indie soul singer Maya Azucena. Without doubt, Anthony Nicholson has been pulling out all the stops to bless us with a timeless soulful gem which features Maya Azucena fabulous vocals alongside illustrious jazzed-up keys, enchanting galactical pads and an enthralling organic musical backing. Indisputably this gem will send shivers down your spine...
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London producer Tom Davidson launches his brand new guise Casa Devi with "Peaceful thoughts" the debut release for his new imprint Four Four Soul Recordings. Featuring the unmistakable haunting vocals of Layal Watfeh, "Peaceful thoughts" is a masterly orchestrated broken beat flavored mellow jazzy affair sure to make you yearn for more... The 'Club Mix' is an enticing soulful house rendition of the track, Pat Bedeau contributes a deep dubby workout that is unquestionably captivating, HHA (Luke McCarty & Craig Whitfield) deliver a hypnotizing old school inspired underground-esque 'Acid Dub', and finally Modaji drops a masterful blissed-out soulful groover oozing with soothing melodies.
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Despite bringing you an XL update this week, not everything we got sent made it into the update... so more to come next week !!
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Boston soulful house maestro Kelvin Sylvester and DJ/producer/spoken word artist Brutha Basil launch their brand new label Brukel Music in proper style with the long awaited Richard Earnshaw remixes of their club smash "Bedroom DJ". Indisputably, these downright enthralling remixes by Richard Earnshaw using a smooth yet spell binding rich organic musical backing as playground for Brutha Basil's unrivaled spoken word poetry, mellifluous background vocals by Natasha Watts and bodacious keys are guaranteed to cast a spell on you...
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Originally released in November of last year, the Deejay Cup and Slotta produced "Happiness" featuring the unmistakable emotive vocals of Mvelo is about to returns in a dazzling truly eclectic selection of remixes by the likes of DJ Czar, Gruv Basement, Mazimba, Parcel SWZ and Slotta all adding their landmark soulful/deep touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version...
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With the summer coming to an end soon, we keep the heat on with a packed update... enjoy !!
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South African based boutique record label soWHAT Records have just launched their brand new "soWHAT Afro Sessions" compilation series, with the inaugural edition featuring a downright eclectic and mind-boggling selection of twelve vocal based productions handpicked from the labels vault. The list of featured artists is truly illustrious and includes the likes of UPZ, Black Coffee, Cuebur, Abicah Soul, Black Motion, N'Dinga Gaba, Rancido, Stephanie Cooke, Harrison Crump, Mani Hoffman, Qness, P.M Project, Sandy Spady, Fynite and more. Don't miss out on this dope compilation.
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"Happy song", the first single taken from MF Robots (Music For Robots aka drummer Jan Kincaid and vocalist Dawn Joseph, both formerly with The Brand New Heavies) forthcoming album "Break the wall", returns in a stellar remix package not to be missed. First up we have the extended version of this uplifting and timeless soul/funk gem which lets Dawn Joseph's unrivaled sultry vocals, jazz-tinged chords, classy horns and vibrant rhythm section shine in full glory. The remixes are courtesy of Kenny Dope who drops a fabulous sun drenched interpretation laced with sumptuous keys, funky horn stabs and enthralling rhythms, and Kaidi Tatham & Daz-I-Kue whose beautiful laidback broken beat flavored rendition of the song is truly outstanding.
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Neapolitan Soul Records bless us with "If I were your woman" by Neapolitan Soul and Luciano Gioia, a paramount soulful production featuring the unmatched deep-rooted vocals of Kia Stewart alongside luxurious keys, heavenly pads and a smooth yet spell binding organic musical backing. Without doubt, this timeless soulful gem is will send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more...