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Every now and then we come across a song that puts a spell on us with the very first listen, such is the case with the outstanding "You got me baby" by Cei Bei (Curtis Harman) to be released soon on Abicah Soul Recordings. Not much needs to be said or written about this masterpiece, besides the heavenly keys, glorious chords and dulcet yet thrilling deep percussive rhythms are harmonizing perfectly with Cei Bei's inimitable sensitive vocals, altogether creating a soulful enthralling vibe you can't resist to dance to. In other words, "You got me baby" is beyond the shadow of a doubt a soulful gem having timeless written all over... Nuff said...
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Double Cheese Records welcome up and rising Italian DJ/producer Giandomenico Di Vito with the dazzling "To the sky". Quite simply, this is soulful house music at its best, a masterly orchestrated summery gem guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to the spell binding funked-up backdrop, grandiose jazzy keys, glamorous chords and not to forget to mention the inspiring vocals by Liz Hill. The remixes are courtesy of Joseph DJ who contributes a classic soulful rework on a more laidback tip, and PJ D'Arpino who turns the heat up with his tougher truly mesmerizing soul-tech flavored workout. Another sure-fire smash hit for Double Cheese Records...
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Summer is in full effect, so are we with our latest update - enjoy !!
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Right in time for summer comes this wonderful compilation by Brazil's renowned Grooveland Music label. Contrary to what you might expect, this is not your usual four-to-the-floor compilation, rather this is an exquisite truly versatile selection of lounge sounds spanning multiple genres, making it the perfect companion for those hot summer nights or any other time of the day or night you're in for some beautiful relaxed sounds. A total of 15 songs from the likes of Sam Qs Night Patrol, SoulBasics featuring Kyla Sexton, Ezel featuring Tamara Wellons, Smoke Maze, SoulBasics featuring Hayley Warwick, Charles Spencer featuring Yshara, The Rurals, Edground featuring Airily, BSC featuring Jessi Colosante, Rubberlips, Nayre Wiclef featuring Jamon, Danny Perez featuring Clara Mendes, Sandboy and SoulBasics are included, letting you discover something new and fresh with every song.
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Back in 2001, KingStreet Records released the first installment in the "Tokyo Calling" series. Since then volumes two and three and "Tokyo Calling (20 Years Essentials)" saw the light of the day, now the time has come for volume four. Similar to its predecessors, what you get is aneclectic continental crossover compilation where artists, producers and remixers from the east and west come together to blend sounds and styles, with the result being an awe-inspiring collection of seminal house music gems. A total of twenty cuts from an illustrious list of artists such as Agora Rhythm, Blaze, Chieko Kinbara, Tomo Inoue, Brisa, Dazzle Drums, DJ Kawasaki, Studio Apartment, Alex Kenji, Hideo Kabayashi, Namy, Marc Evans, Stephanie Cooke, Kimara Lovelace, Heather Johnson and Hirsohi Watanabe (to name just a few) are included - simply put, "Tokyo Calling Vol. 4" perfectly showcases the many flavors the Japanese house music scene has to offer.
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In summer of 2013, we were celebrating "Not this time" by Japanese producer Namy and legendary songstress Kathy Brown, now this mind-blowing jazz/funk inspired feel-good gem returns in brand new expertly crafted truly paramount remixes and take Kathy Brown's inimitable passionate vocals to a whole new level... First up, French born, Hong Kong based DJ/producer DJ Fudge serves an utterly groovey funk soaked interpretation laced with grand horns, sweet guitars and superb keys. Next we have London based dance music wizard Michele Chiavarini with his silky-smooth and truly soulful yet spell binding re-imagination guaranteed to send shivers down your spine through the masterly orchestration which harmonizes perfectly with Kathy Brown's one-of-a-kind vocals.
In the Spotlight: Mikki Afflick featuring Michelle Rivera "High road" (Soul Sun Soul Music CD Promo)
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Soul Sun Soul Music has been on a hiatus for two years, thankfully this outstanding record label is back in proper style with "High road" by label owner Mikki Afflick and singer/songwriter Michelle Rivera. The original version of "High road" is super smooth and melodious yet full of inspiring uplifting energy, with deep'n'gentle rhythms leading the way for blissful keys and Michelle Rivera's beautiful seductive vocals. On remix duty are Soul Creation (Jose Burgos & Jerrell Battle) who contribute an uber hot utterly enthralling prime time rework, and Milky Thee Soul who infuses his South African roots in his deep truly melodious and mesmerizing rework. Truly essential and by no means to be missed...
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What an impressive lineup of artists we have in this weeks update - check it out and enjoy...
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With "Tonight", South African producers Deep Xcape and songstress Mpho Masillo present a timeless soulful gem guaranteed to send shivers down your spine as gentle yet lively rhythms serve as playground for grandiose keys, phantasmagorical chords and the phenomenal heartfelt vocals of Mpho. The glamorous original version on its own deserves the Pick of the Week spot, yet the release comes complete with breathtaking remixes from the likes of Dirty Harry, Jonny Montana, Distant People, Monodeluxe and DJ Funky T taking the song to the next level, all keeping the vibe soulful and exhilarating yet adding their signature touch. In other words, the masterly "Tonight" by Deep Xcape and Mpho is by no means to be missed...
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Right in time for summer, "Let go" by Frederico D'Alessio and Gwen Hunter, one of the standout tracks from the seminal "Unity through Sound Volume 1" EP released back in October of last year, is getting a full single release complete with stunning remixes. The original is an exhilarating slice of sun drenched goodness built around a spell binding organic backdrop, grand jazzy saxophone, sweet guitars, illustrious keys and Gwen Hunter's intriguing vocals. South Africa's FrenzyDreamz contribute both a tantalizing afrotastic workout and an entrancing old skool inspired deeper version, and finally Masaki Morii drops a glittering deepalicious interpretation oozing with glamorous melodies.
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From soulful to afro deep, we've got it all this week - enjoy !!
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In September of last year, London based multi-instrumentalist Michele Chiavarini together with vocalist Pete Simpson blessed us with the lively "Staring at the sun", a dazzling sun drenched and undoubtedly masterly orchestrated soul infused gem, not to forget to mention Pete Simpson's one-of-a-kind sultry vocals. Now this iconic and truly timeless jewel returns in a jaw-dropping remix package, with Michele Chiavarini himself contributing an incredible uber soulful re-imagination guaranteed to make you yearn for more, then we have Italian DJ/producer Sandro Serra who drops a pair of mind-blowing deepened remixes giving the song an enticing feel sure to send the floor into a frenzy.