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We don't use the term 'masterpiece' too often here at Spirit of House, but this phenomenal album by Dan Goldman aka JD73 (Jazz Doctor 73) truly deserves this to be called 'a masterpiece'... "Make your move" is the eagerly awaited third album by multi-faceted Jazz/Soul/Funk head JD73, influenced by artists such as Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton/Heatwave, Chaka Khan, D'Angelo and Herbie Hancock, among others. A total of ten masterly crafted songs perfectly joining the dots between Jazz, Soul, Funk, Boogie, Disco and Electronica are included, featuring an illustrious list of guest artists: Pete Simpson, Sarah Garvey (Ella May), Miss Modest, Fraser Jowle, Harriet Soulstress, The Haggis Horns. "Make your move" builds on JD73's previous successes, taking the sound into deeper, more spacious territory with songs and sonics designed specifically to make the listener feel uplifted and inspired...
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NiteGroove Records present the dazzling "Essential Summer Collection" of Ananda Project aka Chris Brann, one of the most prolific dance music producers of recent years. To cut a long story short, we are blessed with a truly breath-taking collection loaded with all the essential Ananda Project songs. Featured on the "Essential Summer Collection" are not less than twenty tracks, including many of their memorable classics such as "Cascades of colour", "Rain down", "Glory glory", "Breaking down", "Kiss kiss kiss" and "Falling for you" to name just a few. Also included are incredible remixes by some of the hottest DJs/producers: Larry Heard, Kerri Chandler, Louie Vega, DJ Kawasaki, Blaze, DJ Spinna, Eric Kupper, Kyoto Jazz Massive and more...
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Next up on Rhemi Music is the brilliant "Deeper" by Rhemi (the duo of Neil Pierce and Ziggy Funk) and songstress Sabrina Chyld, with the lyrics written by Hanlei (Hannah Khemoh & Aleysha Lei). Not much needs to be said or written about this gem, besides the relentlessly thumpin' truly spell binding rhythms together with the grand jazzy keys, the glorious chords and Sabrina Chyld's unmistakable emotive vocals are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... A fabulous slice of soulful house music by no means to be missed.
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Beginning of 2003, Wave Music released "Musical prayer" by Markus Enochson and E-Man, a breathtaking fusion of E-Man's unrivaled spoken word poetry with the unique sounds of Markus Enochson. Fast forward to summer 2015, and we are graced with truly amazing remixes of this unforgettable classic: Markus Enochson and Eman themselves turn the track into a futuristic deep soul-tech affair sure to cast a spell on you. Next, Blade Deep & 4matiq deliver a truly mesmerizing, utterly deep re-imagination laced with thrilling rhythms and tantalizing keys and chords. Finally Doc Link takes to the track to a whole new level by adding his unique truly enthralling and vibrant touch.
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We keep it with the weather and bring you another uber hot update... enjoy !!
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"Acid Andy", the latest long player from Andy Compton may come as a surprise to many as this isn't the kind of music you would normally expect from this prolific and renowned producer (who is also the father of The Rurals and Peng Records). To cut right to the chase, "Acid Andy" is a truly dazzling and groundbreaking album where Andy Compton fuses his unmatched deep soulful sound with the quirky acid sounds that emerged from Chicago in the mid to late 80's. The album features both vocal and instrumental productions, each one letting you feel Andy Compton's unmistakable soul touch (the label refers to it as 'Acid Soul' which we agree is spot-on). Beyond doubt, the sixteen songs included on "Acid Andy" take you on a nearly two hours long excursion through Andy Compton's unique acid infused deep and soulful sounds which is truly exhilarating and inspiring...
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In August of 2009, Sobra Records released the first installment in their "Tropicalismo" series, volume two followed in March 2011. Now volume three has arrived, similar to the predecessors you get an eclectic selection of musical gems covering many genres and styles, including classic tunes from the labels collection as well as new unreleased songs. Artists featured include Everblack Trio, Ivana Parnasso, Spiritual Blessings featuring MJ White, Mr. Fuzz, Allovers featuring Lisa Shaw, Berny & Guru, Mesa Verde, Dimi Stuff & J. Bagris, Micky B & Carlton D, Passionardor and Uncle James featuring Tony Marino. Grab a drink and chair, and start chilling to these wonderful musical vibes...
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In summer of 2004, we were celebrating the release of the phenomenal "Sunshine" by Groove Junkies and songstress Solara, an inspiring and uplifting song having timeless written all over. Now this fabulous gem featuring the unrivaled haunting vocals of Solara returns in brand new absolutely breathtaking truly ingenious remixes. First up, Jaegerossa deliver a truly tempting and irresistible re-imagination which combines Solara's exquisite vocals with enticing keys, dreamy chords, grand saxophone and a relentlessly thumpin' backdrop. On the other hand we have Timmy Vegas serving something truly special and different with his seminal old skool inspired workout fusing classic b-boy breaks with early Balearic sounds. Essential...
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For the second volume in the "House to Jazz Experience" series, Deepconsoul has joined forces with Shimmtones and Jah Band. Together they deliver a total of five sophisticated masterly orchestrated instrumental productions - not much needs to be said or written about these truly marvelous smooth'n'melodious soul/jazz infused four-to-the-floor gems besides each of the tracks is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more... Highly recommended, and by no means to be missed. Nuff said...
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This weeks update is even hotter than the truly hot summer weather - enjoy !!
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Spiritchaser duo Mark Bamford and Richard Earnshaw first started producing electronic music together at the turn of the century, in those fifteen years they have delivered countless unforgettable productions and remixes. Now Guess Records present a truly phenomenal absolutely breathtaking retrospective perfectly showcasing the unrivaled Spiritchaser sound. What you get is nothing short of spectacular as not less than twenty-seven of their seminal remixes of an illustrious list of artists such as Groove Cartell featuring Samantha Mogwe, Aki Bergen featuring Carmen Sherry, Erin Leah & N'Dinga Gaba, Ralphi Rosario featuring Xaviera Gold, Kenny Thomas & BKT, Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band, Rasmus Faber featuring Dyanna Fearon, Kyodai featuring Gabriela Smith, Seb Skalski featuring Donald Sheffey, DJ Dealer & Rashaan Houston, Osunlade featuring Maiya James and Rocco featuring Khensy (to name just a few) are included, taking you on an exhilarating journey through the incomparable Spiritchaser sound. As a bonus, a continuous mixes is included.
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Claudio Passavanti and his Sunlightsquare ensemble are back on Spirit of House with a paramount double-a-sided EP oozing all over with their signature sound. Kicking things off is "Super people" which features UK Jazz trumpeter Quentin Collins and vocalists extraordinaire Tasita D'Mour and Rene Alvarez. To cut right to the chase, "Super people" is an awe-inspiring original Salsoul inspired disco/boogie cut guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... Second is a stunning re-imagination of the 1972 all-time Temptation classic "Papa was a rolling stone" featuring amazing vocals by Wayne Hernandez. What else can we say other than Sunlightsquare turn the song completely inside out and create a uniquely sounding interpretation that stays respectful to the original. By no means to be missed...