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We kick off 2018 with a loaded update full of the latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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One year ago, we were celebrating the marvelous "Soul Factory" album by celebrated South African ensemble Deepconsoul, now they present their follow-up album "Healing time" which is equally as impressive and includes dazzling collaborations with SoulVista, St Jovis, Mthandazo Gatya, Dindy, Decency, Denny Dugg, Komplexity, Lady LeSoul, Lera Vee, TpeeSoul, Mickey K, Eaze, Chanelle, Sakhi and Kestar alongside a stellar remix by Deepconsoul & SoulVista of "Fond of you" by St Jovis featuring Kenney Love. Without doubt, "Healing time" is a paramount album featuring seventeen expertly crafted and orchestrated verily eclectic uber soulful timeless productions each one guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. To put it another way, "Healing time" is a masterpiece.
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Face The Bass Records bless us with the phenomenal verily uplifting "Touch the sky" performed in grand style by the one and only Dana Weaver whose unrivaled emotive vocals truly shine on this timeless uber soulful jewel. The original version courtesy of label head Allen 'Speedy' Jackson laced with exquisite jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and an enthralling backdrop is a stunning lively affair guaranteed to make you yearn for more, next we have superb remixes by DeepSole Syndicate (Sean Ali & Munk Julious), Joe Flame and Shino Blackk & Jym 'Dabadseed' Pratt all adding their landmark soulful touch, taking the song to a whole different level and making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.Undeniably "Touch the sky" will stand the test of time and is by no means to be missed.
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The final update for 2017 comes loaded with the latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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DJ/producer Jose Burgos and vocalist Kenny Bobien have been pulling out all the stops on "Love is on the way", an outstanding soulful production sure to stand the test of time soon to be released on legendary New Generation Records. Undeniably, the uber soulful "Love is on the way" will make you yearn for more through the unrivaled falsetto vocals of Kenny Bobien, illustrious jazzy keys, classic strings, sweet guitar and the gentle organic backdrop. Next to the fabulous original version, the package includes aphenomenal interpretation by Josh Milan who takes the song to a whole new level, keeping the vibe soulful and melodious yet spell binding. Don't miss out on this paramount soulful gem...
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Renowned DJ/producer/remixer David Morales joins forces once again with Janice Robinson for "Father", an epic gospel house production sure to send shivers down your spine... "Father" is an expertly crafted uplifting soulful jewel featuring the incredible heartfelt vocals of Janice Robinson alongside a heavyweight chorus of some of the best background singers in the business (including Nicki Richards, Keith Anthony Fluitt, Melonie Daniels Walker, Kenny Bobien, Carl Robinson, Nicole Phifer and Toshi), grand jazzed-up keys, celestial chords and a smooth yet thrilling backing. The 'DM World Mix' transforms the song into an exhilarating prime time anthem, the 'DM 380 Mix' is influenced by David Morales seminal 'Red Zone' sound, and finally Quentin Harris delivers a fiery verily mesmeric dub workout that is pure dynamite.
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The year is coming to an end soon, yet there is some amazing soulful house music for you to discover... Enjoy !!
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Up and rising DJ/producer Mikki Afflick continues to bless us with nothing but the best in soulful house music with her latest offering "Woman rising" featuring Jah Rain (who previously worked with PolyRhythm on "Fore of nature" and Mikki Afflick on "Illusion" as Jah L. Rainey). To cut right to the chase, "Woman rising" has timeless written all over, using gentle yet thrilling afrocentric rhythms as foundation for Jah Rain's meaningful spiritual spoken words, illustrious keys and heavenly chords - sheer musical bliss. Undeniably, the phenomenal "Woman rising" will make you yearn for more...
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The third release on recently launched Ossom Records is a superb remix package of DJ Hypnosis "In times like this", a splendiferous soulful gem featuring the gorgeous deeply rooted vocals of Decency. These mind-blowing remixes by Carlos Vargas, Distant People (Joey Silvero) and Ziggy Funk completed back in 2011 were long lost, thankfully they now see the the light of the day, with each of the remixers adding his distinctive verily soulful touch to the song, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. Put differently, this paramount release is by no means to be missed.
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As usual we bring you only the very best and latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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In November 2009, we were celebrating "The M&M Mixes", in February 2011 the history lesson continued with volume two, and then in March 2013 volume three followed. Fast forward to late 2017 and volume four aptly titled "The Ultimate Collection" is here, featuring not less than thirty-two previously unreleased re-imaginations of unforgettable club classics by John Morales who is considered one of the best producers and arrangers of disco music as well as one of the most influential remix pioneers. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this compilation loaded with gems from Barry White, Diana Ross, Frankie Beverly, Jackie Moore, Teena Moore, Melba Moore, Donna Summer, Teddy Pendergrass, Eddie Kendricks, Cheryl Lynn, Dan Hartman, The Jones Girls and many many more is proof that no one does remixes like John Morales, undeniably we are being blessed once again with his one-of-a-kind truly magical 'M&M' touch. "The M&M Mixes Volume 4" is out now on two limited double vinyls, 4xCD pack and as digital download version.
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DSG Music have taken over the album soul charts with their stellar "Disco Soul Gold: The Nigel Lowis Mixes" compilation (available on CD pow) that showcases both the unique talent of Nigel Lowis and the signature sound of DSG Music described by many as '20th century Motown/Philadelphia International inspired modern soul with a retro twist'. Forthcoming on the download version of the compilation is this mind-boggling truly paramount extended rendition by Nigel Lowis of "Soul night" by Mather & Kingdom (one of our favorite songs from the album) oozing with a classic 80's inspired vibe sure to make you yearn for more. Highly recommended.