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Beginning of last year, South Africa's Needle and Needle and Griffith Malo gave us the stellar "Without you", now Needle is back on Plastik People with the dazzling "Choose wisely". To cut right to the chase, "Choose wisely" is an outstanding deep house cut oozing with a mesmerizing underground-esque vibe through the irresistible vibrant rhythms, the illustrious keys and Russell's seductive vocals. Doug Gomez contributes a celestial afro-deep interpretation on a laidback yet utterly tantalizing tip, and finally there is the instrumental track "Enter the deep" an enticing slice of pristine jazzed-up underground goodness.
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As usual we bring you only the best and latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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We haven't heard from Solitone Music in a while, but now they are back in grand style with the uber soulful "Original sin" by Jasper 'Drexmeister' Drexhage and vocalist Peter Jericho. To cut right to the chase, "Original sin" is sheer musical bliss and features the beautiful haunting vocals of Peter Jericho alongside illustrious keys, sweet guitars and a smooth yet thrilling organic backdrop. Dwight Brown transforms the song into an utterly tantalizing yet truly soulful afro infused dance floor weapon, and finally there the jaw-dropping down-tempo r&b/soul interpretation. By no means to be missed...
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There ain't no stoppin' for Cabana Recordings as they follow up the recent blazin' hot "After the rain" EP by Radiolab with yet another paramount truly eclectic release by Doug Gomez entitled "Pura Vida EP". Three tracks are included on this EP which is all about no-nonsense afro house music, with the captivating title track "Pura vida" fusing mesmerizing percussive rhythms with grand guitar, classy jazzy keys and ethereal chords. "Our thing" is on a more laidback tip, with gentle rhythms leading the way for grandiose jazzy keys and superlunary chords, and finally there is "The offering" an unbelievably hypnotizing afro-deep track oozing with utterly enticing cosmic melodies.
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Here comes this weeks update with the latest and freshest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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Unbelievable how time flies... Five years ago we were celebrating the tenth anniversary of GoGo Music, now it is time for the next celebration as GoGo Music turn fifteen years old. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, "GO!!! 15 years of enchanting house music", a double CD compilation mixed by Ralf GUM and Sir LSG which features nothing but the finest in soulful house music from real artists (with contributions from the finest house music producers on the planet and some of the most sought-after vocalists) released on the label over the past fifteen years, is the perfect way to join in on the celebration and relive the enchanting beauty of some of the label's standout releases, many of which are considered timeless classics and did stand the test of time. Most definitely, GoGo Music have been blessing us over the past fifteen years with nothing but the best in soulful house music, this masterly crafted double CD compilation is a testimony of their legacy in soulful dance music.
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The Nteeze & Andy produced "You and me a melody", one of our favorites songs of Jaidene Veda's truly phenomenal and stunning album "Wanderlust" which was released in spring of last year, is getting a proper single release loaded with nothing but superb truly breathtaking remixes through esteemed Vibe Boutique Records. Each of the mixes included in the package is soulful and romantic, letting Jaidene Veda's inimitable sultry vocals take center stage to tell the story of a beautiful romance of two people synced together symbolically like a warm melody. It's next to impossible to pick a favorite out of these marvelous remixes by Real Deep, M60, Alton Miller, Monodeluxe, Those Boys and Jaidene Veda herself (the original mix by Nteeze & Andy is included as well), quite simply this timeless soul infused jewel is guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
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Kojo Akusa has always been one of Andy Compton's favorite producers from South Africa, in 2011 he had his track "Hey" featured on the seminal "Silulu Vol. 1" compilation released through Peng Africa, then in 2013 a remix package of the song followed. Now Kojo Akusa returns to Peng with the expertly crafted "Floating EP" featuring five equally dazzling productions, each one oozing with his beloved truly unique afro house sound which is soulful and as deep as it gets - referring to it as afro-deep wouldn't do proper justice, cosmic-deep is a way more appropriate way of describing it. Four out of the five tracks on this EP features wonderful collaborations with vocalists Ladybird, Nutownsoul, K-Modi and Airily.
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Here comes this weeks eclectic selection of the latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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Even though Winter Music Conference is over, the flow of jaw-dropping Miami samplers hasn't stopped. In particular Tony Records continue the tradition of blessing us with their unequaled and impeccable annual "Miami Uncuts" compilation which includes a not less than twelve songs showcasing what's to come on the label in the coming months as well as featuring new and previously unreleased mixes of previous releases. Similar to its predecessors, this years collection of songs is a true delight for any lover of timeless soulful house music, the cherry on top are mind-boggling tracks guaranteed to rock any dance floor. The list of artists includes Klevakeys featuring Liz Jai, Sol Brown featuring Sacha Williamson, Distant People starring Nontu Xulu, DJ Able starring Hannah Khemoh, Ralphi Rosario & Craig J, Luca Lala featuring Tiziano Di Sansa, Linda Marie, Urbe Deep Connextions, Bizio Cool, Seven People, The Scientists of Sound present Frankie J. Key and Spellband; beyond the shadow of a doubt "Miami Uncuts 2016" is a truly fantastic and eclectic compilation full expertly crafted soulful gems and sure-fire dance floor weapons...
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Last year, Jonny Montana, Craig Stewart and Dale Nortier hit the mark with their outstanding collaboration with house music diva Stephanie Cooke entitled "The world to me", now the trio returns with the fabulous "Never thought" featuring Baltimore's own songstress Dana Weaver. To cut right to the chase, "Never thought" is an expertly crafted timeless soulful gem featuring Dana Weaver's unmistakable emotive vocals alongside the keyboard wizardry of Bennett Holland, lovely guitars by Rick Holmes and and enthralling backdrop. Not to forget to mention the superb truly diversified remixes by the likes of Nikos Diamantopoulos, Soulbridge, James Crocker, JFunc and George Tsalikee all adding their soulful/deep/tantalizing touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
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Enjoy our latest update loaded with the best in soulful house music only - enjoy !!