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Next up on Soulplate Records is "Best in me" by Soulplate and Gerad John, a production inspired by the world famous Continental Baths (a former gay bathhouse in the basement of The Ansonia Hotel in New York City) which spawned the careers of Bette Midler, Barry Manilow, Peter Allen, Frankie Knuckles and many more. "Best in me" is a truly uplifting production laced with the amazing passionate vocals of Lisa Kekaula, heavenly keys and smooth yet spell binding rhythms. The 'ReDub' deepens the vibe and gives the song a more intense feel, next DJ Meme contributes a phenomenal interpretation fueled with grandiose Disco-ish strings, classy piano and fabulous organ guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Last but not least, Italy's Soulbridge drops a vibrant sun drenched rendition oozing with his signature soul/funk infused sound sure to jam-pack the floor.
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For the last couple of years, the motherland has been blessing us with nothing but the best in soulful house music, and this latest offering by Antidote Music continues this tradition. "Love alive" by Cape Town based DJ/producer Kop Afro Soul is a fabulous soul oozing gem having timeless written all over, fusing gentle afro-deep rhythms with dazzling keys and dreamy chords, not to forget to mention the beautiful emotive vocals by songstress Siya - sheer musical bliss. Included in the package are for stellar dub versions from ABwalk, Frana, Vandal M and Kop Afro Soul himself, each one oozing with a distinctive deep sound perfect for late night/early morning play.
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This weeks update is truly diverse, with lots of fresh gems to discover - enjoy !!
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End of last year, KingStreet Records launched their new "Back in Time" compilation series, now volume two is ready, once again taking you on a musical throwback to the time when house music was thriving. Similar to its predecessor, this phantasmagorical collection of classics from theunrivaled KingStreet vault features not less than eighteen memorable tunes from an undoubtedly illustrious list of artists: Kerri Chandler, Urban Soul, Cevin Fisher, Danny Krivit, Johnny Dangerous, Kenny Bobien, Nick Jones, Mateo & Matos, Roy Davis Jr, Arnold Jarvis and Jask to name just a few. The selection of tunes is truly eclectic, letting you relive the diverse house music sounds from yesteryear...
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House of Stone follow up their excellent "Roots 2015" compilation released earlier this year with the paramount "Close up" EP by Deepconsoul loaded with five equally dazzling truly seductive soulful productions (two of them are collaborations with House of Stone and Deejay 2mi) featuring formidable vocals by Denny Dugg, Wendy Poswayo, Ras Vadah, Ngasii and Petmus. To keep it short and sweet, what we have here is soulful house music at its best, with each of these masterly orchestrated songs having timeless written all over... Highly recommended.
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Rhemi Music are going from strength to strength, with their latest offering "Fallin'" by label owners Rhemi (Neil Pierce & Ziggy Funk) and songstresses Hannah Khemoh and Aleysha Lei (collectively known as HanLei) being a marvelous soul infused gem guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Dot cut right to the chase, gentle yet thrilling Disco inspired boogie-tastic rhythms serve as playground for grand jazzy keys, luscious chords and classy horns, not to forget to mention the beautiful haunting vocals of HanLei. By no means to be missed...
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You know the drill: only the very best and latest and soulful music will make the cut - enjoy this weeks selection...
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The year was 1991 when unrivaled vocal and instrumental ensemble Sound of Blackness unleashed the seminal truly uplifting Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis produced "Optimistic" to the world, now this all-time dance music classic returns in an absolutely breathtaking contemporary reinterpretation by Zepherin Saint who joins forces with Ann Nesby (the larger-than-life voice of Sounds of Blackness) and 3G. To cut right to the chase, Zepherin Saint's formidable utterly inspiring four-to-the-floor interpretation is masterly orchestrated, with Ann Nesby and 3G pulling out all the stops on their outstanding rendition of the lyrics. What better way to celebrate the 100th release on Tribe Records than with this ingenious truly mind-blowing timeless soulful gem...
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From Double Cheese Records comes a truly heavyweight package loaded with two phenomenal re-imaginations by Luyo of unforgettable house music classics originally released on the legendary SoundMen on Wax label: "All I want to do" by Su Su Bobien from 2008 and "Love will find a way" by Kerri Chandler from 1998. Not much needs to be said or written beside both these remixes are truly dazzling and guaranteed to take over dance floors for years to come, with the fabulous orchestration and paramount vocals guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. Essential, by no means to be missed...
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What an illustrious list of artists you can find in this weeks update - enjoy !!
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Baltimore is in da house with this blazin' hot production by DJ Pope featuring legendary house music diva Sheila Ford on vocals. "So into U" is an uplifting masterly orchestrated soul oozing gem, with Sheila Ford's unrivaled emotive vocals being accompanied by dazzling keys, classic strings, lovely guitars and a smooth yet relentlessly stompin' backdrop. Beside the paramount original version, the package features jaw-dropping remixes by Davide Fiorese, Luyo & Guitardalex and Dee Jay Sound all adding their magical touch, all keeping the vibe soulful and inspiring, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version...
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We're going to keep it short and sweet with this review... The truly phenomenal "Did you ever" by Wipe the Needle and vocalist Alex Lattimore is just what the doctor ordered: a top-notch slice of soulful house music guaranteed to cast a spell on you. Quite simply, Alex Lattimore's inimitable heartfelt vocals together with the grandiose piano, glorious chords and the smooth yet vibrant organic percussion enriched latin-esque rhythms will make you yearn for more.In other words, "Did you ever" is an amazing timeless soulful gem by no means to be missed...