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The dynamic duo of Jay and Mr.Eclectic, collectively known as JayClectic, take Nina Simone's momentous words on black culture and identity and fuse them with deep compelling rhythms and inebriant moody melodies to create a sure-fire dance floor weapon. JayClectic's 'Black Power Remix' is a fervid rework built around enthralling rhythms and glorious keys, while man of the moment Doug Gomez contributes a mind-blowing afro house workout laced with illustrious keys and inexorable afrocentric rhythms. Undeniably, "The blackness" is an absolutely dope release...
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Lots of fresh music found the way to our office, only the very best made it into the update - enjoy !!
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Finally the wait is over and our favorite song from Sir LSG's phenomenal "Moving circles" album is getting a full single release. To cut right to the chase, "Memories" is a phantasmagorical production fusing the one-of-a-kind vocals of Kafele and Jaidene Veda with classy horns, grand piano, glamorous rhodes and dulcet rhythms; undeniably this uber soulful jewel will make you yearn for more... Not to forget to mention the preeminent truly ingenious afro tinged remixes by Osunlade taking the song to a whole new spiritual dimension guaranteed to cast a spell on you. By no means to be missed...
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In September of last year, Japanese DJ/producer Namy launched his new label Spirit Soul Records in proper style with "Love yourself", now this paramount slice of timeless soulful bliss oozing with the amazing emotive vocals of Tracy Hamlin returns in brand new absolutely breathtaking truly fabulous remixes by Chicago's own Terry Hunter and renowned Booker T both delivering sure-fire dance floor weapons that are soulful and melodious yet uplifting and enthralling. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, these new interpretations of "Love yourself" will send shivers down your spine...
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Only the very best in soulful house music made it into this weeks update... enjoy !!
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Originally started in 1988 by Frank and Karen Mendez as an outlet for some of Rheji and Ronald Burrell's more experimental musical adventures, Nu Groove was fast becoming the hippest house music label. The label defied to be synonymous to a certain sound, rather it was very much a reflection of New York's verily multifarious house music sound. The latest installment in the prestigious "4 to the Floor" series(as usual compiled by Luke Solomon) showcases the early releases from the label, opening a time capsule to the underground sound of downtown New York between 1988-1991. Remastered and sounding better than ever, the compilation still retains its glorious original analogue quality, featuring some of the labels most memorable releases, including the vocal classics "My love is magic" and "I'm glad you came to me" by the much-loved New Jersey vocal group Bas Noir which are among our favorites from the label.
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In June of 2011 we introduced you to the verily eclectic truly outstanding "The Jam Files (Past - Present - Future)" compilation by Peppermint Jam Records, volume two in the series followed in summer of 2015. Now volume three is here, once again compiled by Mousse T and loaded with brilliant compositions from an illustrious list of artists such as Omar, Boris Dlugosch featuring Rosin Murphy, Studioheist featuring Andre Espeut, Sy Sez featuring Phoenix Pearle, Raw Instinct and Ben Gomori to name just a few. Not to forget to mention Scott Diaz' ingenious gospel house rework of Mousse T's all-time classic "Horny" and the brand new truly splendorous "Pleasure" by Mousse T and Peven Everett.
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Golden Bridge aka Yuki 'Monolo'' Kanesaka and Yuki 'T-Groove' Takahashi present the follow up to their excellent "T.B.C. EP" released last year on Spirit Soul Records, a phenomenal remake of "I can prove it" by Tony Etoria (a song made famous by Phil Fearon in the mid 1980's) that features a masterly orchestration including real strings and live brass section which give the 'Original Version 77 Style' featuring Lee Wilson on lead vocals an arresting orchestral Philly-Soul feel, while the 'Remix Version 86 Style' with Leon Beal on lead vocals is a scintillating boogie-tastic affair sure to make you yearn for more. This single will be released on limited edition 12" clear vinyl only.
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Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this offering by MoBlack Records will cast a spell on you... To make it short, French DJ/producer Rocco has added his magical touch to "We baba omncane" by Busi Mhlongo (taken for 1999 album "Urban Zulu"), transforming this truly unique song into a sure-fire dance floor weapon oozing with Busi Mhlongo's incomparable vocals, celestial melodies and inexorable afro-tribal rhythms. By no means to be missed...
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As February is here, we continue to bring you the best and latest in soulful house music only - enjoy !!
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2018 marks the 25th anniversary for legendary Baltimore based underground house music label POJI Records (co-owned by renowned DJ/producers DJ Pope and DJ Oji), contemporaneously the label celebrates its 100th release with a phenomenal re-imagination of the phantasmagorical "Soul underground" performed in grand style by the one and only Una. (originally released in 2004). For the first time in over ten years, DJ Pope and DJ Oji join forces under their famous The Brothers in the Struggle (B.I.T.S) alias, beyond doubt they have been pulling out all the stops to bless us with a stunning truly timeless interpretation which uses inexorable yet smooth rhythms as foundation for luxurious keys, heavenly chords, glorious flute and Una's unmistakable haunting vocals. Next to the vocal version, the release includes an instrumental and an enchanting dub version that puts the flute center stage.
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The inaugural release on Newtown Records is a truly expertly crafted remake of the Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson written and Diana Ross performed all-time dance music anthem "The boss" by DJ/producer Dave Anthony and songstress Sheree Hicks that stays true and respectful to the original yet gives this unforgettable classic from 1979 an intriguing contemporary feel. Indisputably the masterly orchestration paired with Sheree Hicks paramount vocal rendition of the lyrics will make you yearn for more.... By no means to be missed.