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As the King Street family continues to celebrate its double decade-long love of house music in 2014, they bless us with the latest installment in the "20 Years Essentials" series: "Abstract Jazz Vibes". Undoubtedly, this truly eclectic collection of not less than twenty handpicked classic house tunes from the labels unrivaled back catalogue lets you enjoy house music accented with sweet and melodious jazzy elements in its full glory. The illustrious list of artists includes Kerri Chandler, Mateo & Matos, Dimitri from Paris, Jihad Muhammad, DJ Smash, Ananda Project, Nick Jones Experience, Studio Apartment, Anthony Nicholson and Frankie Feliciano to name just a few. Pure quality soulful dance music...
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When providing feedback to the label on the promo, we wrote: 'One word: masterpiece'. Unquestionably "PSALM 23 Detroit to NYC" by A New Thing (an international collaboration of vocalists and musicians led by Hayley Thompson) plays in the same league as the most memorable gospel house classics such as "I shall not be moved" by The Underground Ministries featuring Kenny Bobien, "Joy to the world" by 3rd Ministry of Faith featuring KT Brooks or "God helps those (who help themselves)" by Jasper Street Company to name just a few. To make it the short, the uplifting spiritual vocals (lead: Carllie Jaxen, background: Eric King, Teyonee Reed, Jeanne Harris Parks, Keir Coleman Ward, Lee McPherson and Toni Washington), grandiose orchestration and masterly arrangement and production truly make this a gospel house masterpiece...
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Italy's The Funklovers team up with singer Marc Evans for "Love on the dance floor", an uplifting truly phenomenal old school inspired Disco/Soul/Funk infused production guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to Marc Evans incomparable heartfelt vocals and the spectacular orchestration featuring live bass by Luca Romeo, keys by Davide Cuccu, guitar by Silvio Ferro and brass by Salvatore Pasca and Simone Stefanizzi. The alternate 'Disco Sax Mix' somewhat relaxes the vibe and introduces a dazzling saxophone and grand jazzy piano. In other words, "Love on the dancefloor" is a soulful gem having timeless written all over which is by no means to be missed...
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Massive update this week loaded with nothing but the latest in soulful and underground house music... enjoy !!
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With ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) just around the corner, record labels, DJ's and producers get ready to connect and present their latest productions. In celebration of the event, Italy's Double Cheese Records have compiled a truly mind-blowing selection of timeless soulful dance music anthems guaranteed to make you yearn for more. The illustrious list of featured artists speaks for itself: Mark Di Meo, Sofia Rubina, Dave Doyle, Luyo, Marco Finotello, Mr. Shy, Sunlightsquare, Hallex M, Laura Jackson, Cool Million, Rightside, Troy Denari, Woods, Jocelyn Mathieu, The Company and DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins. An essential addition to your music collection.
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What a delicate job to cover one of the definitive songs of house music... But beyond the shadow of a doubt, Darian Crouse delivers an amazing truly marvelous interpretation of this unforgettable all-time house music classic written by the legendary Satoshi Tomiie, Robert Owens and the late great Frankie Knuckles. Truly respectful to the original yet giving the song a glamorous contemporary feel, with Darian Crouse's breathtaking rendition of the lyrics guaranteed to put a spell on you. The release comes complete with stellar remixes from Guido P, Ondagroove, Soulbridge and Entity all adding their distinctive soulful/deep touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. By no means to be missed.
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Always reliable DiverseCity Music present a truly diverse remix package of the blazin' hot South African dance floor bomb "Firefly" produced by the motherland's own Eltonnick, featuring the beautiful sultry vocals of Zaki Ibrahim. The original version by Eltonnick combines the unmistakable vocals of Zaki Ibrahim with celestial synth melodies and pulsating rhythms - the perfect choice for the bigger rooms and prime time play. Not to forget to mention the masterly remixes: South Africa's XtetiQsoul and Invaders of Afrika enter deepest mesmerizing grounds on their enchanting workouts, Adam Rios and Francesca Magliano contribute utterly soulful New York style renditions, and last but not least Ethan White and Nuyorican relax the vibe on their gorgeous melodic interpretations.
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What an impressive update we have for you this week... enjoy !!
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"Freedom" is Adam Cruz third artist album, following up on the successes of "Live and Times" released in summer 2010 (a 'Deluxe Edition' followed in fall of 2011) and "Emospiritual Travelin" released in spring of 2012. For "Freedom", Adam Cruz explored the emotions from his childhood, a very creative and influential time in his life - the result is truly jaw-dropping and takes you on an eclectic journey through inspiring soulful dance music, oozing with influences from many different genres such as Afro, Latin and Brazilian to name just a few. Make no mistake and go checking this ingenious album out for yourself ASAP...
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What shall we say about this phenomenal release by MAQman other than it is a soulful masterpiece having timeless written all over... We were instantly blown away by the beauty of the masterly orchestration and the fabulous vocals by Selina Campbell and Joseph Junior (with whom MAQman celebrated great successes in past collaborations), quite simply each of the three songs featured on this EP is pristine soulful dance music guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. To cut a long story short, The"MAQman EP: Distance Between" is precious and essential, beyond the shadow of a doubt MAQman has done it once again and blesses us with nothing but the best in soulful dance music, scoring 12 out of 10 on each of the songs...
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South Africa's Do It Now Recordings are back with a marvelous production courtesy of Addicted Soul and songstress Lee-Anne King which is guaranteed to put a spell on you thanks to deep'n'dulcet yet spell binding rhythms, heavenly keys and Lee-Anne King's emotive poetical vocals - in other words, this soulful gem is guaranteed to make you yearn for more. C9ine, The Antidotes and Those Boys contribute the remixes, all adding their signature soulful touch taking the song to a whole new level, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. By no means to be missed.
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Back to normal operation this week, please enjoy this weeks selection of fresh and soulful tunes...