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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 19 January 2019

Indisputably, Movement Soul Records truly bless us with "I can't help it" a phenomenal collaboration by songstress Angel-A with DJ/producer Jihad Muhammad that has timeless written all over. This classic verily soulful jewel with a smooth yet enthralling organic musical backing leading the way for Angel A's unrivaled sultry vocals, illustrious jazzy keys and heavenly chords is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. By no means to be missed...

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 19 January 2019

We are only a few weeks into the new year but are on fire already with lots of soulful/afro gems to discover... enjoy !!

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 12 January 2019

Celebrated South African ensemble Deepconsoul follow up their paramount long player "Intuition" released in fall of last year with the fourth installment in their highly acclaimed "The Goodies" series. Not less than eight masterly crafted soul infused gems are included in this jaw-dropping release (two of which are collaborations which Skinnydeep and Thabiso, and two are remixes for Shazmicsoul and Sipho Ngubane) featuring incredible vocal performances by the likes of Dindy, Komplexity, Maq D, Mthandazo Gatya, Nozipho, Ngasii, Sabrina Findlay and Kenney Love. Unquestionably, "The Goodies Volume 4" is a truly outstanding release...

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 12 January 2019

Indisputably, this breathtaking Jerry C. King produced four-to-the-floor remake of Jill Scott's timeless "He loves me" by 17 year old Kennedy Simone (who hails straight from the house music birthplace Chicago) is guaranteed to make you yearn for more... Kennedy Simone's inimitable haunting vocals truly shine on this uber soulful yet intriguing interpretation laced with sublime jazzy keys, heavenly chords and a gentle yet spell binding organic musical backing. By no means to be missed.

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 12 January 2019

Only the very best and latest in soulful and afro house made the cut for this weeks verily eclectic update... enjoy !!

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 05 January 2019

Our first Pick of he Week for 2019 is courtesy of Paris Cesvette and Brutha Basil who join forces with legendary Will Downing to  bless us with the paramount "Sisters", a dedication and ode to mothers, sisters and women all over the world. Indisputably, this masterly crafted production with a smooth yet spell binding organic backdrop leading the way for illustrious keys, celestial strings, the incomparable heartfelt spoken words of Brutha Basil and the one-of-a-kind ad libs and vocals by Will Downing will send shivers down your spine...

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 05 January 2019

In memoriam: Eddie 'EAZE' Coleman (rip) who wrote the lyrics of this timeless song. Italy's Soulbridge (Gigi Frassanito) and South Africa's The Gruv Manics Project (Molefi Choab) team up with vocalist Angela Gooden for the glamorous "Are you the one", to cut a long story short this splendiferous production fusing the unmistakable powerhouse vocals of Angela Gooden with luxurious keys, heavenly chords and an infectious funked-up musical backing is guaranteed to make you yearn for more...

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 05 January 2019

We are back for the new year with a fully loaded update with the latest and best in soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 22 December 2018

The twenty-five year anniversary celebration for the celebrated KingStreet family continues with the truly chameleonic "25 Years Essential" edition of their acclaimed "Abstract Afro Vibes" compilation series. Without doubt, this release perfectly showcases the rich tradition of afro inspired house music released over the past quarter century, featuring twenty-five handpicked classics from their evidently inexhaustible back catalogue. The illustrious list of artists includes Dennis Ferrer, Osunlade, Francois K, Joe Claussell, Kiko Navaroo, DJ Spinna, Ananda Project, Mateo & Matos, DJ Spen, Kerri Chandler, DJ Hiro, Groove Assassin, Fish Go Deep and many many more. This compilation truly is an inspiring journey through the various shades of afro house music...

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 22 December 2018

Lee Gomez, under his Wipe The Needle disguise, teams up with songstress Sheree Hicks for "Love of my life", and what a musical treat this is... To make it short, "Love of my life" is an expertly crafted soulful jewel having timeless written all over, with Sheree Hick's unmatched heartfelt vocals harmonizing perfectly with the illustrious jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and gentle yet compelling rhythms. Beyond doubt, "Love of my life" is by no means to be missed...

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 22 December 2018

At the beginning of the millennium, Andy Compton (as The Rurals) released two stunning EP's and a full album through Viva Recordings, in late 2016 he returned to the label with the marvelous "Feel free", a timeless slice of utterly soulful deep house oozing with the inimitable haunting vocals of Rogiers. Now this gem is back in superb remixes by Miz-Dee who contributes a verily soulful rendition laced with sublime piano, floaty organ and smoothly groovin' percussive rhythms, and by Lelanga who serves a tantalizing late night interpretation fueled with spacious synth melodies and inexorably pulsating rhythms.

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Written by: Mike Fossati

Created: 22 December 2018

The final update for 2018 is once again fully loaded with the latest in soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!

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