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Truly eclectic yet keeping things sweet soulful - enjoy this weeks update...
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This mind-blowing truly phenomenal and seminal compilation is inspired by the online music show of he same name by Peng Africa's own Mthulisi Patrick. Similar to the show, the album showcases the many different shades of house music the motherland has to offer, introducing the world to established and up and rising artists such as Cafrodeep, ZuluMafia, Cooperman, Deep City Central, Deepconsoul, DeepIllusion, Djeme Monks, Otis Ngwabi, Deuce Concept, Klassmates, Sphelele, Lemon & Herb, Baba Maqhinga, Nova M, Oetry, Ivy. Whether you're into afro-deep, ancestral soul or soulful house, it can all be found on this truly chameleonic compilation. Highly recommended.
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KingStreet Records tack us way back in time, back to the early 90's when house music was blossoming and labels like KingStreet, NiteGrooves, Strictly Rhythms, Nervous, Bottom Line and many more were ruling the dance floors. This truly amazing timeless collection of unforgettable classics from the unrivaled KingStreet vault features not less than eighteen tunes originally released from 1993 to 1995, featuring an illustrious list of artists such as Kerri Chandler, Tears of Velva, Pal Joey, JoVonn, Deep Zone (Mike Delgado & Matthias Heilbronn), UrbanSoul, Sublevel, Dimitri from Paris, Carolyn Harding Blaze, Althea McQueen, Charvoni, 95 North, Lynn Lockamy, Mood II Swing, Johnny Dangerous, Mentalinstrum and more... What a joyous journey back in time...
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The masterly crafted "Just like love" by classically trained violinist Chieko Kinbara and keyboardist/vocalist/producer Josh Milan returns in previously unreleased remixes by legendary DJ/producer Louie Vega. To make it short, Louie Vega takes this fabulous timeless soulful jewel to a whole new level, combining Chieko Kinbara's grandiose violin solos and Josh Milan's inimitable sensual vocals with gentle yet spell binding percussive rhythms and illustrious keys - the result is truly breathtaking and guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... Also included are the 'EOL Soulfurito Mix' and 'Club Mix' previously released on Louie Vega's own label Vega Records. By no means to be missed...
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"Dane for life" was originally released on Kenny Bobien's legendary truly outstanding album "Blessed" (released through SoundMen on Wax Records in 2000), later in 2001 remixes by Little Big Bee and Kenny Carpenter followed on 12" single. Now SoundMen on Wax Records grace us with a jaw-dropping truly gigantic and eclectic package of new interpretations from the likes of Kenny Carpenter, Scott Diaz, Same Dee, Kikko Esse, Latest Craze and Maminstrumental all adding their distinctive soulful/deep touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. Unlike with many other release loaded with tons of remixes, we love and and every version included here...
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Once again we bring you only the very best in soulful house music... enjoy !!
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The next release on Tribe Records will be the magnificent "See the light" by Manoo, a truly glorious production oozing with an awe-inspiring mesmerizing vibe created by deeper than deep utterly spell binding rhythms, tantalizing atmospheric synth melodies and the unmistakable seductive vocals of songstress Natasha Watts - in other words, this is Manoo at his best. South Africa's Infinite Boys keep the vibe deep and enticing on their jaw-dropping afrotastic rework laced with infectious afro-deep rhythms and ethereal melodies.
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To cut a long story short, We Go Deep Records truly bless us with "Can't say goodbye", a phenomenal slice of soulful house music produced by renowned South African DJ/producer Keys Snow having timeless written all over. This fabulous soul oozing gem features the incomparable heartfelt vocals of RootedSoul, Morzaaq defVillage and Alexander James alongside illustrious keys and chords over deep'n'thrilling yet soothing rhythms, altogether spreading an entrancing feel guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more.
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We have only the very best and latest in soulful house for you this week - enjoy !!
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Back in 2003, 550 Music (Epic/Sony) released massive remixes by MK (Marc Kinchen), E-Smoove and Richie Jones of "Misled" by Celine Dion. In 1995, the track got sampled on the House of Gypsies club anthem "Another worry" which was produced by Todd Terry and mixed by Benji Candelario, Danny Morales, David Morales, Kenny 'Dope' Gonzalez, My Boy Echo, Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry and Tony Humphries, with edits by Matthias Heilbronn (in case you don't believe all this, check out the information on Discogs). Now this unforgettable out-of-print classic has been freshly remastered and will be released digitally on In House Records - to make it short, "Another worry" sounds a fresh and exhilarating as it did twenty years ago when originally released...
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After a one-year long hiatus, Rejoice Records are back stronger than ever with this jaw-dropping collaboration by label honcho Andrew Hartley and legendary New York gospel vocalist SuSu Bobien. Quite simply "Survivor" is top-notch soulful house music having made for eternity, using an infectious funk soaked backing as playground for SuSu Bobien's inimitable gospel tinged vocals, grand jazzy keys and melodious chords. On remix duty are Rhemi (Neil Pierce & Ziggy Funk) who add their signature touch and turn the song into a peak time banger, Mannix contributes a fetching soul/funk infused modern Disco rework oozing with a gorgeous lively feel, and finally Thommy Davis, Greg Lewis & Hoazy take things straight to church on their inspiring interpretation fueled with a grandiose organ.
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Japanese DJ/producer Namy returns to KingStreet Records with yet another soulful gem having timeless written all over... In short, the uplifting "Bright eyes" is a masterly crafted production featuring the one-of-a-kind sultry vocals of Joi Cardwell alongside illustrious piano, sweet guitars and lush chords over spell binding rhythms. Namy himself contributes a relentlessly pulsating contemporary 'Disco Mix', Eric Ericksson delivers a glorious deepened rendition laced with seductive melodies, and not to forget to mention the masterly orchestrated soul/jazz/funk/disco infused interpretations by Chicago legend Terry Hunter guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...