In the Spotlight: Jackie Queens "Conqueror" (Enoo napa Opaque Mix)(Kings of Groove Records CD Promo)
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You may be familiar with this song from the "Tribe Vaults Vol. 4 - Afro House Edition" compilation released on Tribe Records back in March of las year, but beyond the shadow of a doubt this version by Enoo napa is by far the best interpretation of this gem we've heard so far. To cut right to the chase, the 'Enoo napa Opaque Mix' combines Jackie Queens inimitable haunting vocals with deep ruthlessly thumpin' rhythms, luscious keys and heavenly atmospheric chords, altogether spreading a beautiful utterly tantalizing vibe guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... Essential - nuff said.
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Another week, another packed update full of the best and latest in soulful house music - enjoy !!
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Beginning of last year, Gosoulmusic released the wonderful "Come with me" by South African DJ/producer Raymond 'DJ Razor' Miya featuring the sultry vocals of songstress Siya Sithole, now Phuture Sole Recordings have licensed this beauty and are about to release awe-inspiring remixes by Greek DJ/producer Constantinos 'Zogri' Zografidis. These brand new interpretations keep the vibe of the original alive yet give the song a gorgeous summery Balearic infused feel, with the infectious percussive rhythms together with the beautiful guitars, heavenly keys, dreamy chords and Siya Sithole's incomparable vocals creating a blissful melodious vibe guaranteed to make you yearn for more... The 'Soulful Mix' relaxes the vibe, giving the song a more laidback yet still very seductive feel. With this uplifting sun drenched anthem at hand, summer may come...
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American r&b musician Alicia Myers started her music career with Al Hudson & the Soul Partners before going solo, with her first solo album "Alicia" featuring her biggest ever hit"I want to thank you", then later in 1984 she scored another big hit with "You get the best from me (say, say, say)". Both of these tunes are all-time dance music classics, now she returns in grand style with the formidable "Right here right now" produced with the help of legendary NY/NJ producer Ace 'AceBeat Music' Mungin. To cut right to the chase, the classic sounding r&b tinged and truly inspiring "Right here right now" is soothing yet enthralling, with Alicia Myers unrivaled soul haunting vocals being accompanied by a gentle fund drenched backdrop, sweet guitar and sublime keys.
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The first update in May brings you lots of gems to discover - enjoy !!
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"Above the clouds" first appeared on Gotta Keep Faith's "WMC Miami Sampler 2014", now we finally can enjoy this timeless soulful gem by Mus Three (Piero Napolitano, Lino Baccaro & Marco Bellavia), Tantra-Zawadi and Dana Bird in its full glory. The original version is utterly soulful, with deep'n'gentle tribalesque rhythms leading the way for grand jazzy keys, the unrivaled spoken word poetry of Tantra-Zawadi and the sweet vocals of Dana Bird. The Funklovers contribute a masterly orchestrated soul/funk infused interpretation as only they can do, Spiritual Blessings add their signature unadulterated deep touch, DJ Umbi delivers an inspiring Space-Disco rework, and finally there is a raw'n'deep acid tinged workout by Mr. Fuzz oozing with a tantalizing late night vibe.
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South African producer Trevor D (Trevor Rofhiwa Muremi) returns to SanDisco Recordings with the marvelous "Our first kiss", a truly beautiful afro-soul infused gem featuring the emotive vocals of Lucky TruVocal (Lucky Ndaweni). The main mixes are mesmerizing yet soulful, with the deep afrocentric rhythms together with the gorgeous keys, heavenly chords and the tempting vocals being guaranteed to make you yearn for more. From MonkMusiQ (Thabang Kraai) comes a hypnotizing workout sure to set the floor on fire thanks to resistless rhythms and inebriant melodies, and last but not least DJ Sponge (Bonginkosi Mthembu) rounds off the package with a tripped-out late night rendition laced with luscious keys.
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Back to normal volume this week, as usual nothing but the best and latest in soulful house music... entjoy !!
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The masterly crafted soul oozing "Let go" by Nick Power and Paul 'Mojito' Satchell is a tribute to the late Soul Kandi DJ David 'DJ Spice' Spicer who passed away in September 2014. The timeless original version features the unrivaled deeply rooted vocals of Stephanie Cooke alongside grand jazzy piano and heavenly chords over a spell binding yet smoothly groovin' backdrop. Soulfuledge contribute a superb remix with deeply thumpin' rhythms leading the way for the lush keys and wonderful vocals, and last but not least there is Soulplate's 'Let The Sun In ReDub' spreading a hypnotizing late night feel through the deep'n'raw rhythms and seductive melodies.
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Brand new label House of Stone presents their impressive inaugural release "Roots 2015" compiled by Stones & Bones. "Roots 2015" is a true delight for any lover of the different shades of house music the motherland has to offer, featuring both instrumental and vocal productions from an illustrious list of artists: Baffa Jones, DJ Nascent, Chymamusiq, House Victimz, Philani Zuma, Stones & Bones, Mas X, The Lamberti Boyz, C-Major SA featuring Venom, V.P.S Projects featuring Siya, DJ Fale featuring Casper J Stone, Luka featuring Mz. Jay, Monocles & Slezz & Oral Deep & Prinsloo, Lilac Jeans featuring Sue, Infected Soul featuring Casper J Stone, T-Phonix featuring Prince, Deepconsoul featuring KG and Stones & Bones featuring Julius Malema. In other words, a jaw-dropping truly eclectic selection of afro-goodness by no means to be missed...
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Another week, another huge truly eclectic update for you - enjoy !!
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Ever since we first heard this production about two month ago, we loved this song... The original version was previously included on the "Kings of Groove Miami 2015" sampler, now the full single including a fabulous remix by Oral Deep has arrived. "Thousand days & nights" by VeneiGrette is truly tantalizing yet oozing with a gorgeous soulful vibe, with deep spell binding rhythms leading the way for illustrious keys, heavenly chords and Manzi Khenito's wonderful emotive vocals. Oral Deep take the song to even deeper grounds, with the subtle truly resistless rhythms together with the mesmerizing atmospheric synth melodies and haunting vocals spreading a hypnotizing feel guaranteed to send the floor into a frenzy.