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Hot off the press we bring you a phantasmagorical four-to-the-floor remake of the classic Heatwave slow jam/soul ballad "Always and forever" dating back to 1976 (from their album "Too hot to handle") by Muzikman Edition and Mr. 6ixxx (aka El Moore). Most definitely their splendorous interpretation of this unforgettable song using a contaminous organic backdrop as playground for lovely flute, sweet guitar licks, luxurious keys and the unmistakable deeply rooted vocals of Mr. 6ixxx will send shivers down your spine...
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Forthcoming on Wiggly Worm Records is the outstanding "Breathe", a glorious truly uplifting collaboration by soulful warriors Jonny Montana, Craig Stewart and Dale Nortier with vocalist Kiki Kyte having timeless written all over, with a smooth yet spell binding organic musical backdrop leading the way for the unrivaled keyboard wizardry of Bennett Holland and the one-of-a-kind spirited vocals by Kiki Kyte. Put differently, "Breathe" is a jaw-dropping slice of timeless soulful house not to be missed...
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As usual we bring you nothing but the latest and best in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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Movin' Records, the legendary New Jersey house music label created by the one and only Abigail Adams, is responsible for many genre defining house music anthems and classics, from the first release in 1987 ("I've got the music" by Before the Storm featuring Boyd Jarvis) to the very last release in 1995 (the "Roaches on the Dance Floor EP" by Cassio Ware) the label was a driving factor in the development of the classic New Jersey house sound. The "4 to the Floor" series pays tribute to the label with a 2x12" and digital download release, with the featured tracks selected and compiled by Luke Solomon. Most definitely this compilation will let you relive the magical New Jersey house music sound in its full glory... In the near future, the "4 to the Floor" series will delve into the Fourth Floor, Sub-Urban and Slip 'N' Slide musical history and pay homage to these labels.
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Last year in October we were celebrating the breathtaking cover version of The System's all-time dance music classic "You're in my system" by Boston soulful house maestro Kelvin Sylvester and renowned vocalist Lee Wilson, now the two are back together to bless us with "No more love", a masterly crafted soulful gem guaranteed to send shivers down your spine through the sleek yet thrillingly thumpin' organic backdrop, illustrious keys and Lee Wilson's unmistakable emotive vocals. Michele Chiavarini contributes a marvelous remix, adding his magical truly enthralling yet soulful and melodious touch to take the song to a whole new level. We can't wait for part two coming later in the year...
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This collaboration by Japanese DJ/producer Fuminori Kagajo and Canadian songstress Jaidene Veda truly is a match made in heaven... "New day" is a fabulous soulful production where Jaidene Veda's unrivaled sultry vocals harmonize perfectly with the the grand jazzy keys, dreamy chords and the smooth yet spell binding musical backdrop. Without doubt a soulful jewel guaranteed to make you yearn for more... David Anthony flips the script and delivers an utterly hypnotizing journey to deepest imaginable afro house grounds, with inexorable rhythms leading the way for the amazing vocals and enticing melodies.
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We are kicking of April with nothing but the best in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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The highly acclaimed "Abstract Jazz Vibes" series returns to NiteGrooves Records in volume four which includes not less than twenty one handpicked classic tunes from the labels incomparable back catalogue. Without fail this versatile truly sparkling selection of ingenious tracks lets you enjoy house music accentuated with jazzy elements in its full glory, featuring unforgettable gems from Kerri Chandler, Louie Vega, Ananda Project, DJ Spen, Frankie Feliciano, Groove Box, Nick Jones, P'taah, Jask, Blaze, OtherSoul, Phil Asher, Micky Moore, Terry Hunter, Antonello Ferrari and many more.
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Since 2012, TR Records (formerly Tony Records) have been blessing us with their annual "Miami Uncuts" compilation, and this year is no exception as the label has been pulling out all the stops and presents a truly impeccable and eclectic collection of previously unreleased mixes of songs from their catalogue as well as a sneak preview of things to come in the new few months. A total of twelve tracks are included, similar to its antecessors there are a lots of soulful gems from an illustrious list of artists to be discovered: Soulful Session featuring Tisha Monique, DJ Jacko & Chelsea Como, Kenny Carpenter, Distant People featuring Jessante, Distant People featuring Nontu, Dee Mac's House of Funk featuring Oliver Night, Andy Compton featuring Rogiers, Rito, Takuya Kusajima, Oliver Night, Urbe Deep Connextions and last but not least Bizio Cool. Undoubtedly, "Miami Uncuts 2017" is highly recommended , not to say "Miami Uncuts 2017" is by no means to be missed...
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Coming soon on up and rising Merecumbe Recordings is the stunning "Voice" by Italian DJ/producer Max Marinacci, to cut right to the chase this hypnotizing slice of afro/latin flavored house is guaranteed send the dancers into a frenzy thanks to inexorably thumpin' rhythms, ethereal synth melodies, lush organ and the seductive vocals of Joydiel. The remixes by label honcho Doug Gomez enriched with extra percussion and inebriant synth hooks take the song to the next level, spreading an even more intense feel on the dance floor.
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What a mind-boggling musical treat we have here... The towering truly one-of-a-kind re-imagination of the War all time classic "The world is a ghetto" by Sean Schulich and Jephte Guillaume is an innovative masterly orchestrated uber soulful yet tantalizing afro tinged four-to-the-floor jewel featuring flute and vocal chants by Sean Schulich, keys by Frederic 'Fredo' Lasfargeas, and fender bass, electric guitars, drums and percussion, and vocals by Jepthe Guillaume guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.
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The 2017 WMC/Miami Music Week update is here, loaded with the latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!