- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Enjoy this weeks freshly squeezed update with latest and best in soulful house music...
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Beyond the shadow of a doubt, musician/producer/DJ Paris Cesvette has been pulling out all the stops on her phenomenal absolutely mind-boggling and truly ingenious debut album "Celestial (my journey among stars)" which features an illustrious list of guest artists, namely Will Downing, Mikie Blak (AudioDope), TL Cross, Dawn Tallman, Omar, Darryl Walker, Josh Milan, Mike City, Junior Giscombe, Robert Carvalho and Brutha Basil. Each of the featured songs oozing with Paris Cesvette's landmark neo soul and smooth influenced sound is masterly orchestrated and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. Indisputably,"Celestial (my journey among stars)" will stand the test of time. By no means to be missed.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Coming soon to Afrocentric Records is the paramount "Reflections EP" by South African DJ/producer Vanco which includes two equally fabulous afro house collaborations with vocalists Njabulo Seh on "Lutho" and Thandi Draai on "Walls". The utterly enticing "Lutho" fuses the amazing deep-rooted vocals of Njabulo Seh with celestial synth melodies and downright enthralling rhythms, while "Walls" is verily hypnotizing and features the fantastic haunting vocals of Thandi Draai alongside enchanting synthscapes and inexorable afro-deep rhythms. The icing on the cake are the superb remixes of "Lutho" by John Tejada and of "Walls" by Cory Centric and Pablo Martinez all adding their magical touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Sunflowermusic Records welcome back singer Cheryl Porter who teams up with Antonello Ferrari and Aldo Bergamasco on the marvelous "Rise up". The compelling 'Meltemi Sole Mix' is an inspiring soul/funk infused production guaranteed to make you yearn for more through the infectious organic backdrop, sumptuous jazzed-up keys and Cheryl Porter's unrivaled gospel tinged powerhouse vocals. The energetic 'Club Mix' oozing with a fervid feel-good vibe is a sure-fire peak time weapon guaranteed to take over dance floors globally by storm.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Only the very best and latest in soulful/afro house music made the cut for this weeks update... enjoy !!
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
NiteGrooves Records present the latest volume in their ever-popular "Abstract Latin Vibes" series loaded with not less than twenty-three handpicked tracks from their unrivaled back catalogue. This verily eclectic selection of unforgettable tracks lets you explore the full spectrum latin infused house music has to offer, featuring music from an illustrious list of artists such as Kerri Chandler, Dennis Ferrer, Dimitri from Paris, Rancido, Mateo & Matos, Frankie Feliciano, Ananda Project, Max Marinacci, DJ Fudge, Julius Papp, Bah Samba, Namy, Kiko Navarro, Fuminori Kagajo, Heather Johnson, Mark Di Meo, Peven Everett and many more.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Renowned GoGo Music truly bless us with this phenomenal release by Swiss born (now Vietnam based) DJ/producer MAQman simply entitled "The 2018 Remixes". Undeniably, this splendorous EP oozing with his one-of-a-kind soul/funk/disco infused uber soulful and truly uplifting sound has timeless written all over and is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... The EP features new interpretations of his celebrated songs "I don't see love" and "No better love" as well as the undervalued original version of "Chains" (originally released in 2010 through Paradax Records) all featuring Joseph Junior's incredible vocals, as well MAQman's dazzling rendition of "Our love is a star" by Ralf GUM featuring Jocelyn Mathieu on vocals. By no means to be missed...
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Italian based Soulista aka Sebastiano Di Filippo joins forces with UK vocalist/songwriter Tai Malone for the paramount "Complex emotions", to cut right to the chase this is masterly crafted timeless soul infused gem using a smooth yet intriguing organic backdrop as foundation for sublime jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and Tai Malone's incomparable deep-rooted vocals. Next to the vocal and instrumental versions, the package includes a fervid funktified dub version. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the wonderful "Complex emotions" will make you yearn for more... Essential.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
This week we have a fully loaded update with the latest and greatest in soulful house music for you - enjoy !!
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Brian Power is following up his grandiose "SoulHouse Vol. 1" album released at the beginning of the year with paramount four-to-the-floor re-imaginations of Kathy Kosins incredible cover version of the Bill Wither's 1974 classic "Can we pretend" (taken from here newly released album "Uncovered soul"). Kathy Kosins amazing soul/jazz tinged vocal truly shines on these stunning uber soulful yet intriguing interpretations laced with illustrious jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and gentle yet spell binding rhythms. Next to the equally brilliant ' Club Mix' and 'Smooth Mix' the package includes a glamorous chill-out acoustic 'Ocean Mix'.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Only the very best and latest in soulful/afro house music made this week update - enjoy !!
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Undeniably, Tokyo's thriving music scene has proven to make one of the most sought-after cities in the world for performers. This is especially true for house music aficionados who are the true connoisseurs of the genre,with KingStreet Records being on the forefront of East meeting West dance music collaborations for over two decades and nowhere has it been more evident than on the verily eclectic continental crossover compilation series "Tokyo calling" where artists, producers and remixers come together to blend sounds and styles. The "25 Years Essentials" collection features not less than twenty-five choice cuts fromartists such as Fuminori Kagajo, Stephanie Cooke, Chieko Kinbara, Souldynamic, Monday Michiru, Roland Clark, Satoshi Tomiie, Blaze, Heather Johnson, Satoshi Fumi, Mondo Grosso, P'taah, DJ Hiro, Joe Claussell, Orienta-Rhythm, Dazzle Drums, Tomo Inoue, Hundred Birds, Guri Guri Boys, Namy, Federico d'Alessio and many more.