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Beginning of the year, Frank Ryle (founder and one half of Danish/German duo Cool Million) presented the first single taken from his debut album "The adventures of Jefferson Keyes" (the title is referring to the main character from 70's TV series "Cool Million"), in May the second single "Keep the faith" followed. Fast forward to September and we finally can enjoy the album in its full glory. Featuring an illustrious list of musicians and singers from around the globe such as Kenny Thomas, Sulene Fleming, Kiki Kyte, Folami, Gregers, Seest, JD73, Ernie Mckone, U-Nam, Greg Doggett and Rob Hardt, "The adventures of Jefferson Keyes" is most definitely a phenomenal truly jaw-dropping album bringing back the beloved Disco/Boogie/Soul/Funk sounds from yesteryear. In other words: a masterpiece...
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Back in October of last year, Tony Records unleashed the incredible "Closer" by DJ Jacko and songstress Chelsea Como which ever since has taken over dance floors globally by storm. Now we are being graced with an absolutely stellar remix package by no means to be missed. David Anthony & DJ Spen, Mark Lewis and Adam Rios are the chosen ones to add their magical touch to this gem, beyond the shadow of a doubt their superb truly mind-boggling and entrancing remixes taking Chelsea Como's amazing emotive vocals to a whole new level are guaranteed to cast a spell on you...
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Swiss DJ/producer Steven Stone and renowned vocalist Marc Evans continue the series of fruitful collaborations with the grandiose "Rhythm Romance EP" which features both new productions as well as remixes of their previous hit singles. Certainly this is Steven Stone and Marc Evans at their best, blessing us with three inspiring and vibrant yet soulful new songs entitled "Dream come true", "Enough" and "Feel your body" all oozing with the beloved Steven Stone sound and the inimitable heartfelt vocals of Marc Evans. The cherry on top are the eclectic truly ingenious remixes of the previous single includes: the Cool Million remix of "Who's to blame", the Opolopo remix of "Never give up" and the Moon Rocket remixes of "You are with me" which perfectly round off this excellent package.
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What an aw-inspiring update we have for you this week - enjoy !!
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Back in fall of 2014, Han Litz and Andy Compton met at an ADE event in Amsterdam where Han Litz was jamming live flute. Over the following months, various conversations between the two followed, eventually they agreed to produce a full length album. Fast forward to late summer of 2016, and we can enjoy the result of their fruitful collaboration in form of the phenomenal "Use the 3rd eye" album which is loaded with not less than twelve masterly crafted and orchestrated truly chameleonic up-tempo and down-tempo songs, some of which feature the vocals talents of Asali (Kenya), Rogiers (USA) and Victor Sams (Netherlands). Without doubt, "Use the 3rd eye" takes you on a blissful musical journey you wish would never end...
Pick of the Week: Michael Jackson "Don't stop 'till you get enough" (DJ Meme Definitive Remix)(CD-R)
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Last week, renowned Brazilian DJ/producer DJ Meme graced us with his stunning re-imagination of Donna Summer's paramount "MacArthur Park", this week he gives us his breathtaking interpretation of Michael Jackson's ingenious "Don't stop 'till you gent enough" taken from the seminal 1979 "Off the wall" album produced by none other than Quincy Jones. Clocking in at a full ten minutes, the 'DJ Meme Definitive Remix' truly is enthralling, always staying respectful and true to the timeless original version, putting the incredible soul/funk infused orchestration and Michael Jackson's unrivaled vocals center stage (notably this remix features vocal takes not heard on the original release) yet giving the song a modern and fresh inspiring sound. Put differently, DJ Meme's interpretation truly deserves to be called the 'Definitive Remix'.
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DJ/producer Ezel makes his return to Ocha Records with the truly fabulous "Mezami" EP guaranteed to make you yearn for more. The celestial title track "Mezami" is a soothing yet utterly tantalizing deep atmospheric affair laced seductive vocals, the uplifting yet mesmerizing "Divine dance prayer" features the one-of-a-kind spoken word poetry of Carlos Mena alongside enchanting ethereal melodies and thrilling rhythms, and last but not least there is the exhilarating "You got worked" featuring Mateo Senolia's cutting spoken words and hypnotizing synths over vibrant rhythms.
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So many soulful gems to discover this week - enjoy !!
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Italy's Toto Chiavetta returns to Yoruba Records for the release of this paramount debut artist album "Impermanence", most definitely this album is a reflection of his versatile and truly ingenious sound that defies to be categorized into a particular genre, featuring guest appearances by vocalists Kev Kruz, Tshaka Campbell, Moby Ngom and Mateo Senolia. Deep, afro, techy, funky, moody, soulful, old skool are some of the characteristics that can be attributed to this incredible release by Toto Chiavetta, undoubtedly each of the eleven featured tracks is a sure-fire dance floor weapon guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy. Highly recommended.
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Ever since their inaugural release beginning of the year, Soulstice Music have being from strength to strength, blessing us with nothing but the best in soulful house music. The labels latest offering "All about love" has been previously available on a limited vinyl run which sold out within days, now this phenomenal slice of timeless soulful house music by Mark Di Meo is finally getting a digital release. To make it short, "All about love" is a masterly orchestrated organic soul oozing gem featuring the inimitable emotive vocals of songstress Rona Ray guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Beside the outstanding original version, the release features dazzling remixes by Rightside and William 'ReelSoul' Rodriguez both adding their distinctive truly magical soulful touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
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Every now and then, renowned Brazilian DJ/producer DJ Meme graces us with a stunning remix of an unforgettable classic - just think of his mind-blowing interpretations of "Behind the wheel" by Depeche Mode and "I'm every woman" by Chaka Khan - now he is paying homage to legendary 'Queen of Disco' Donna Summer with a towering re-imagination of "MacArthur Park", one of those all-time dance music classics that is totally underrated (it's a song produced by Giorgio Moroder and Pete Belotte, featuring masterly arrangements by Greg Mathieson, which dates back to 1978). In short, DJ Meme's epic and inspiring eleven minute re-imagination truly is impeccable, letting Donna Summer's unrivaled emotional vocals and the original orchestration shine while giving the song a contemporary truly glamorous floor-to-the-floor feel.
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Hot as the summer is this weeks update - enjoy !!