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In 2003, Blaze launched their seminal Underground Dance Artists United For Life (UDAUFL) project whose first release was the towering "Be yourself" featuring inspirational lead vocals by legendary Joi Cardwell. The song has been remixed numerous times over the years, forthcoming are this jaw-dropping uber soulful yet intriguing interpretations by Manoo who combines the memorable vocals with organic afro influenced rhythms, enchanting galactical pads and gorgeous flute. Next tot the vocal and instrumental versions, the package includes the superb 'Dubflute Remix' putting the flute center-stage.
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For this weeks update, we've selected only the very best in vocal soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!
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Back in January, Japanese DJ/producer Fuminori Kagajo launched his brand new label Nu Notes Music in proper style with "The blue" which features the unrivaled sultry vocals of Canadian songstress Jaidene Veda, now this timeless gem returns in stunning fresh remixes by legendary Eric Kupper. Indisputably, these paramount re-imaginations laced with sumptuous keys, heavenly chords, sublime trumpet and gentle yet spell binding rhythms let Jaidene Veda's amazing vocals shine in full glory and are guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
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DJ/producer Mikki Afflick and poet Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons join forces to bring us "America's real pandemic", a powerful song very relevant to the turbulent times the world is facing right now. Without doubt, the gentle yet enthralling afro influenced rhythms together with the deeply moving spoken word poetry of Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons, protest chants, illustrious jazzed-up keys and enchanting galactical strings will send shivers down your spine... The eminent "America's real pandemic" is by no means to be missed.
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Congratulations to Adaptation Music who celebrate their 100th release with a mind-blowing truly eclectic package not to be missed. First up are dope deep jackin' remixes of "Sign of the times" by Tom Conrad & Mr. V. Following is a glittering deep house rework by Lucas Keizer of Make believe" by D-Reflection and Christa, and then Finest Wear keep the vibe deep and groovey with the remix of "So happy" by Tom Conrad and Dawn Tallman. Next up is "Bones" by Bernard Badie and Muphan which takes you on a trip to yesteryear with its raw and minimalistic sound (which is somewhat reminiscent of the classic Murk sound). More deep jackin' vibes await you on Feint Young Son wicked remix of "Take it easy" by Yan Gordo, and finally Gruv Basement grace us with an uber soulful interpretation of "What you want" by Sueno Soul featuring Denzie.
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A blazin' hot selection of vocal soulful/afro house tunes can be found in this weeks update - we hope you enjoy as much as we do...
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The saga continues as South Africa's Deepconsoul bless us with yet another truly phenomenal album by no means to be missed. "Dreaming" is always soulful and melodious yet truly eclectic, featuring unreleased mixes, brand new songs and remixes for other artists. Across the eighteen included tracks, you find eminent collaborations with the likes of Dearson, Fako, Luis Hendricks, Mr. Tee, UltraSoul Project, Mthandazo Gatya, Mark Lane, Olwethu, Sacred Soul, Pheladi N, Dearson, Decency, Dindy and K Modi, as well as superb remixes of Roque featuring Nontu X "Visions of love", Sacred Soul featuring Zamakhosi "Keep on going", Thabang Puleng featuring Komplexity "Voices in my head and, Zimosoul featuring Max "Life".
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Back in summer of 2017, Italian born and now New York City based DJ/producer Giulio Bonaccio graced us with "Unconditionally", an expertly crafted latin influenced production featuring the inimitable vocals of Melonie Daniels and Stephanie Cooke. In spring of last year, dazzling remixes by Doug Gomez followed, and now Newark based DJ/producer Mark Francis serves his paramount truly inspiring re-imagination of this soulful anthem which fuses the amazing vocals with sublime jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and an intriguing funked-up backdrop. Not to forget to mention his dope dub giving the track an unadulterated underground-esque feel.
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Summer is officially here, so it his weeks loaded update with the latest in vocal soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!
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MoreHouse Records (MoHo) are celebrating their 18th anniversary in proper style with the paramount soulful jewel "I am" produced by Groove Junkies' Evan Landes and performed by songstress extraordinaire Solara, with MoHo friends Will 'ReelSoul' Rodriquez and Munk Julious adding their landmark keys and drums to the track. Without doubt, the downright enthralling "I am" fueled with Solara's unrivaled haunting vocals, sumptuous keys and intriguing afro tinged rhythms will make you yearn for more...The package is a true DJ's delight and includes not only vocal, instrumental, beats and radio mixes but also a hypnotizing stripped back 'Bass & Drum Vox' version.
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The fantastic "Let it go" by legendary DJ/producer Louie Vega and The Martinez Brothers (the track was originally released on the latters own Cuttin' Headz imprint a few months ago but is now re-released on Defected Records) is guaranteed to dominate the dance floors this summer thanks to the amazing hypnotic vocal stylings of Marc E. Bassy, illustrious keys and the driving truly resistless latin infused musical backing. Also included is the fervid 'TMBLV Dub' which gives the track a vibrant and stripped-back unadulterated underground-esque feel.
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Yet another jam-pack update with latest and greatest in vocal soulful/afro house music is awaiting you... enjoy !!