- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Back in 1979, Machine released their self-titled debut album which included a song that nowadays is considered one of the greatest dance songs ever: "There but for the grace of god go I". Fast forward to 2015, and we are blessed with this marvelous Big Moses (Moise Laporte) produced re-imagination of this unforgettable truly seminal classic which stays true and respectful to the original yet gives the song a unique contemporary four-to-the-floor feel guaranteed to send shivers down your spine thanks to an utterly infectious funked-up backdrop and enticing keys and chords, not to forget to mention the phenomenal truly breathtaking rendition of the lyrics by The S.O.S. Project, the trio of renowned singers/songwriters Latrechia Peteet, Gwen Hunter and Dawn Souluvn Williams also known as Sister's of Sounds.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
La MuziQue Afreak is an up-and-rising independent label from South Africa destined to introduce the world to underground house music from the motherland. "LMA Underground Selections Volume One" is the labels first compilation which features tracks from not only local South African talents but also producers from other parts of the world, namely: Afro Mates, IndySoul, O'ryan, Jozified ManiK and J.K.A. To cut a long story short, from beginning to the end this fabulous compilation takes you on a blissful musical excursion to deepest imaginable grounds underground house music has to offer; beyond the shadow of doubt the future shines bright for both the label as well as the artists featured...
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
We hope you enjoy this weeks truly eclectic update...
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
This enticing collaboration by Blade Deep and DJ Fale with legendary spoken word artist Eman which is guaranteed to put a spell on you through the deep thrilling rhythms, heavenly keys and chords - not to forget to mention the thought provoking lyricism by Eman - has been a favorite here at the Spirit of House offices for the past couple of months. Now part two featuring the 'L2M Remixes' produced by 4matiq, Khenzo-Lee and LiftedSoul has arrived, to cut a long story short each of these masterly crafted afro-deep interpretations is guaranteed to make you yearn for more, with each of the three up-and-coming producers adding his signature sorcerous touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
The new year is taking off somewhat slowly yet we have nothing but the best and latest in soulful house music for you... enjoy !!
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
What better way to kick off the new year than this beautiful truly masterly crafted soul infused gem courtesy of DJ/producer Guido P and songstress Elan Noelle forthcoming on HSR Records. A gentle yet spell binding funked-up backdrop leads the way for exquisite sublime keys and chords, not to forget to mention Elan Noelle's paramount emotive vocals - in other words, a soulful gem guaranteed to make you yearn for more. The likes of Ondagroove, Soulbridge and Neal Conway all add their beloved distinctive soul/funk/latin/jazz infused touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. Beyond the shadow of a doubt a future classic by no means to be missed.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
We welcome you to 2015 with our first update for the year - enjoy !!
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
There ain't no stoppin' for HSR Records as they unleash another soulful gem by no means to be missed. To cut a long story short, Soulbridge and Alex Millet join forces with Mitch Matlock for "The joy in my life", a fabulous truly masterly crafted soul oozing gem having timeless written all over that is guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to Mitch Matlock's inimitable emotive vocals, glorious guitar by Mirko Pirozzi and luxurious keys all perfectly arranged over an infectious funk soaked backdrop. Beside the fantastic original version by Soulbridge & Alex Millet, the release includes breathtaking soul drenched interpretations by Alex Millet and Soulbridge, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Up and rising South African production team Native People (the trio of Man Q, Mr Giggs & DJ Moore) make their debut on Spirit of House with the "Inspiration EP" which includes a total of three mind-boggling original productions: "For your love" is a magnificent soul infused gem which combines deep'n'gentle yet spell binding rhythms withentrancing keys and chords, not to forget to mention the unmistakable deeply rooted vocals of Alexander James & Morzaaq - simply beautiful and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. The other two tracks are instrumentals: "Summer dance" is deep and laidback, with dulcet rhythms leading the way for glamorous keys, while "Still searching" fuses enthralling rhythms with exhilarating melodies.
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Here we go with the final update for 2014 - enjoy !
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
Italian DJ/producer Antonello Ferrari teams up with legendary vocalist Michael Procter for the uplifting "Get on out there" - to make it short, the result of this collaboration is simply breathtaking and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... This is part one featuring remixes of the song by none other than DJ Spen & Thommy Davis who truly grace us with their mind-blowing interpretations which combine Michael Procter's refined unrivaled gospel tinged vocals with a masterly orchestration which includes grand piano, killer organ and a classy horn section, all perfectly arranged over a relentlessly thumpin' funked-up backing. Simply put, this is one of our favorite releases of the year.Coming next will be the original mixes by Antonello Ferrari and remixes by Michele Chiavarini - we can't wait to hear those versions...
- Details
- Written by: Mike Fossati
House music ensemble Project 5 from Johannesburg/South Africa bless us with the "Shot Encounters" EP which includes not less than five wonderful soul oozing productions having timeless written all over. Project 5 are Jabulani 'Fusion deep' Ngwenya, Earl 'Mr Bob' Edwards, Thabo 'Epic Sonic' Khubeka, Bongani 'Steven B' Mathebula and vocalist Siobhan 'Sio Blackwidow' King - to cut a long story short, their "Short Encounters" EP is truly phenomenal with each of the masterly crafted soul infused songs guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to the beautiful seductive vocals by Sio Blackwidow which harmonize perfectly with the marvelous orchestration. Beyond doubt, this release is by no means to be missed...