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The next release on up and rising Soulful Sentiments Records is the paramount "House to Jazz Experience EP" loaded with four sophisticated jazz infused productions. First up is "After the talk" a super smooth soul drenched gem laced with grandiose jazzy saxophone, melodious keys and sexy vocal chants over gentle rhythms. Next is "In my thoughts", a laidback deeply groovin' jewel that is all about the charming jazzy piano, enriched with some sweet wildlife sounds in the back. "Look at yourself" fuses the inimitable vocals of Darian Crouse with a splendiferous jazzy saxophone, delectable jazzy piano and a loungey backdrop, and finally on "Lead me on" Deepconsoul team up with JayKay, ShimmyTones and JahBand to deliver an inspiring production oozing with the blissful sounds of sweet guitars, fantastic jazzy keys, classy saxophone and dulcet percussive rhythms.
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The post WMC madness continues with another huge update this week... enjoy !!
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The "House Masters" series was launched back in 1998, now Defected Records present a truly special installment with this commemorative compilation in celebration of the unrivaled music legacy of the one and only Godfather of House Music Frankie Knuckles. The project began in February of last year, with the Chicago legend hand-selecting the productions and remixes he wanted to be featured on the career-spanning retrospective. The compilation includes all his most influential records such as "Tears", "The whistle song" and "Your love" alongside seminal remixes for other artists such as Inner City, Sounds of Blackness, Rufus & Chaka Khan, Alison Limerick and First Choice (full track list below). Beyond the shadow of a doubt, Frankie Knuckles was the true icon of house music, he shaped the music for nearly four decades and was responsible for the term House itself which was derived from the famous club The Warehouse in Chicago where he played during the late '70s and early '80s. All profits from the sale of "House Masters: Frankie Knuckles" will go to the Frankie Knuckles Fund, a charity launched by Elton John last year after the death of the pioneering DJ and producer.
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The "Beyond Black Holes" project comes your way as two albums, each loaded with not less than ten breathtaking productions from an illustrious lists of artists which form the Original Drum Hsi family. The one-of-a-kind truly unrivaled music from the likes of Rated M, Maugrabins Progetto, XtetiQsoul, Fatso Bones, Ancestral featuring Kay Soul, Blistic Soul, DeeJayMizz, JoeKing featuring Eayon, Alpha & Olmega, Raw Organic, Real Purple Deep featuring Tebza TG, Flipgroove, Veja Vee Khali, Lord P, Shino Blakk, DJ Sagi, SassyAzz, Joyful Noise, Casiolars & DJ Pedro and label head Neter Supreme takes you on an inebriant truly seminal and spiritual journey to galactical deep house grounds, spreading an uplifting energy that will feed your spirit and soul and make you dance.. Essential, by no means to be missed...
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In 2014, French native Isma Hill (born Isma Benhabyles) presented his debut artist album "The line" (through Japanese Sweet Soul Records) where he worked with various soul singers. The album includes the wonderful "Love it when we do" featuring grandiose passionate vocals by Elisha La'Verne which has been licensed by Antidote Music who present a superb selection of four-to-the-floor re-imaginations. First up, The Antidotes drop a dazzling jazz/funk inspired interpretation laced with wicked guitar by Shamrock and luscious keys. Next, Gruv Basement deliver a timeless classic rendition enriched with sublime jazzy keys and sweet guitars, and finally Dirty Harry (Harry St. Clare) serves a spell binding rework fueled with celestial synth melodies and groovey rhythms.
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In summer of 2011, we were celebrating the magnificent "Feelin' it" by Circle of Funk, an infectious deep house track spreading a raw underground-esque feel though the remorselessly bouncin' rhythms, phat keys and the inimitable vocals by the highly talented Lifford Shillingford. Now almost four years later, we are being graced with superb remixes of the track. First up we have a truly vibrant rework from Bristol's own Richard Pring (True2Life) on a wicked UK garage flavored tip which combines Lifford's captivating vocals with glamorous keys and and relentlessly bouncin' rhythms, with the raw'n'gritty dub further intensifying the vibe. Next we have South Africa's Luka who enters deepest grounds on his utterly tantalizing soul-tech workout - to make it short, a deep house gem loaded with ethereal melodies guaranteed to cast a spell on you. Also included in the package are the original vocal and instrumental versions from 2011.
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The heat is on this week with lots of gems to discover... enjoy !!
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Since 1994, The Rurals, one of the most admired deep house combos ever to step foot on earth, have been blessing us with their unique and unmatched style of live elements melted with thumping electronic music, releasing not less than fifteen albums and countless 12" singles and EP's. Now they are back with their latest long player "Retrospect", with Andy Compton (mastermind and creator of The Rurals) having invited an illustrious list of vocalists - Katie Hector, Sabrina Chyld and Rogiers - and musicians - Lisa Cherian, Gary Alesbrook, Anders Olinder, Jay Wilcox, Richard O'Brien and Charlie Hearnshaw - to participate in the project, with the result being downright breathtaking. From the first to the very last song (there is a total of eleven), you are taken on a blissful musical excursion through the incomparable beauty and elegance of the warm deep house sound and the grooving down-tempo vibes The Rurals are renowned and beloved for. A masterpiece.
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From 2011 to 2013, Solid Ground Records blessed us with their unrivaled truly breathtaking "Miami Sampler" loaded with nothing but the best in soulful dance music. Sadly missed last year, thankfully they are back this year with the 2015 edition, and beyond the shadow of a doubt this is an utterly tantalizing sneak preview of things to come on the label in the coming months by no means to be missed. To make is short, this is a fabulous package featuring timeless gems from the creme de la creme of house music artists: Michele Chiavarini featuring Marvin Jason and Tyrone Lee, The Doggett Brothers featuring Laura Jackson, Arnold Jarvis & Mannix, Max Marinacci featuring Fatimah Provillon (remixed by Mark Di Meo), Luman Child featuring Joseph JR, Danny Clark & Darryl D'Bonneau, DeepCitySoul & DJ Romain, Carlos Vargas presents Maslo & Cherry, Antonello Ferrari featuring Angela Johnson and Promonova featuring Donald Sheffey. Simply put, it is next to impossible to pick a favorite as each song is pure soulful heaven guaranteed to make you yearn for more..
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South Africa's Multi-Racial Records present a mind-blowing sampler of things to come on the label in the coming weeks and months. Jabzz Dimitri teams up with house music diva Dawn Tallman for the jaw-dropping "The reason", a soulful gem having timeless written all over. "I can't wait" by Ethnique Fusion is an entrancing deep house cut featuring the sultry vocals of Ref alongside lush keys, from Steve Paradise & Sisco Umlambo comes "Sax boulevard" a mesmerizing deep gem featuring a grandiose sax solo by George Sax, "Take me home" is a wonderful slice of soulful house by Rowick Deep featuring sublime jazzy keys and emotive vocals by Auriol Hayes, and finally we have "NPS" by Sisco Umlambo & Native People an exhilarating deep house instrumental laced with ethereal melodies.
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Its the week of the Winter Music Conference, to celebrate we have an extra large update for you - enjoy !!
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Since 2012, Tony Records have been blessing us with their unequaled and impeccable annual "Miami Uncuts" compilation, this year is no exception as they unleash the 2015 edition loaded with previews of what's to come on the label in the coming months as well as new and previously unreleased mixes of previous releases. Similar to its predecessors, this collection is a real delight for any lover of soul drenched dance music, and on top you get lots of breathtaking tracks to rock the floor... Not less than twelve tracks from an illustrious list of artists such as Distant People featuring Nontu, Aspire Sound, House of Funk featuring Oliver Night, Djaimin featuring Alessandra, Urbe Deep Connextions, Soulful Session featuring Lizzie Nightingale, Naeem Johnson & Koffee TheFirstFloetress, Andy Ward & Sofia Rubina, Scientists of Sound featuring Mario Gatto, Savio De Simone, Soulful Session starring Chelsea Como and Andy Compton & Rogiers are included, simply to many to cover in full detail... From old school to new school, from soulful over afro to deep, from Europe to the USA - "Miami Uncuts 2015" is truly eclectic and global, offering something for everyone and every occasion. Before you ask, we are loving all the tracks, having to pick a favorite it would be the Jungle Wonz inspired "Zanzibar days" by Naeem Johnson & Koffee TheFirstFloetress - simply amazing...