Reopening the doors to his private zoo of mutant pets once again, mad funk scientist Opolopo shows how his sonic radiation and mutagenic chemicals can bring on a whole new level of funk (ok, we took this straight from the press release as it quite perfectly describes what this album is all about). This is the second installment in Opolopo's sorcerous "Mutants" series, offering not less than twelve equally outstanding funk infused house/boogie-esque 'groove mutations' (the label is dead-on with this terminology) of an illustrious list of artists including Mario Biondi & The High Five Quintet, Steve Arrington, Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band, Drop Out Orchestra and Taliwa to name just a few. Truly stunning and seminal...

Music Basket, the brand new sub-label of Do It Now Recordings, presented its inaugural release "Africa in Peace" in June, now the second release is ready, and what a musical treat it is... The "Sex Tea & Apples" EP is a fabulous EP of nothing but the best in soul oozing laidback down-tempo grooves from the likes of Liquideep, More, Zulu's at Work, Monodeluxe, SoulAGENDA, Shamrock and and Those Boys. If you are looking for dulcet and inspiring soul/jazz/funk inspired sounds on a lounge/chill-out tip, this one is for you...

The name for newly launched Wiggly Worm Records was taken from an extract from the famous Chuck Roberts speech "Our house", describing perfectly the one-of-a-kind dance music we call 'house'. The first release on the label comes courtesy of Jonny Montana and Craig Stewart who team up with house music diva Stephanie Cooke for "Last dance", a masterly crafted soulful gem having timeless written all over that oozes with the beloved jazz infused organic sound Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart are beloved for. Not to forget to mention Stephanie Cooke's inimitable vocals, the grand keys by Bennett Holland and the sweet guitar by Rick Holmes. But this is not all as the package comes complete with stellar remixes from the likes of Ricky Inch, Echofusion and Monster Taxi (Jason Klein) all adding their signature deep/soulful touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.

Three years ago, Cabana Recordings blessed us with the first installment in their unmixed compilations series entitled "From the Hut", last year in October volume two volume. Now volume three has arrived, and like its predecessors it features an impressive line-up of artists who present a phenomenal truly eclectic selection of timeless soul oozing tunes: Lester, Justin Imperiale, Max Paparella, Serenaded Soul, DJ Pappa, 60 Hertz Project, Marqo, Resue Poetix , Mauritzio, Max Marinacci and TekniQ. This superb release brings you nothing but the best in deep and soulful house music, with each song guaranteed to make you yearn for more.In other words, a masterpiece by no means to be missed.

From Peng Records comes this marvelous compilation entitled "Peng Remixed (by The Rurals)" which features an eclectic selection of twelve handpicked songs from the Peng Records catalogue, all remixed by Andy Compton and his team who are collectively known as The Rurals. Not much needs to be said or written about this masterpiece apart from what you get is a fabulous truly breathtaking selection of remixes oozing with the beloved deep/soulful sound The Rurals are renowned for. A highly recommended compilation to any lover of timeless soulful dance music. By no means to be missed. Nuff said.

After two very successful previous release on Atal Music ("Love's been redefined" in late 2012 and "Good night" in late 2013), the South African duo of Michael Ashe and Deep Suite (Gary Pilz) return with another marvelous production having timeless written all over. They bless us with "Wondering why", an eminent masterly crafted production laced with entrancing keys, sweet melancholic guitar and the unmistakable sultry vocals of Michael Ashe - unquestionably this slice of heavenly soulful house music will make you yearn for more. Not to forget to mention the superb remix by Deep Suite which gives the song a deeper truly enticing underground-esque feel guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

DJ's/producers Kai & Kyle present their debut single for KingStreet Records, and what a musical treat this is... Featuring inspiring lead vocals by Gordon Chamber and backing vocals by CK Gospel Choir, "Higher than high" is an uplifting soul/funk infused production guaranteed to send shivers down your spine thanks to intoxicating rhythms, dazzling keys and the amazing vocals. Man of the moment Sean McCabe contributes a formidable truly soulicious funk infused interpretation taking the song to all new heights, with both his vocal and dub versions sure to jam-pack the floor. A future classic by no means to be missed.

With the very first listen, we fell in love with this phenomenal production by DJ Pope forthcoming on MuSol Recordings - we are certain the same will happen to you once you hear this paramount soul oozing gem. To cut a long story short, the uplifting "Live it up" is a masterly crafted soulful gem having timeless written all over, featuring the unrivaled vocals of Marc Evans alongside illustrious keys, lush chords and sweet guitars over gentle yet thrilling percussive rhythms. Not only are you getting vocal and instrumental versions, there is also an absolutely fierce 'Vocal Dub Mix' included which intensifies the vibe to the max. One to watch out for and to put on top of your shopping list...

Originally released four years ago, the glamorous "Ever love" by White Soul Project returns in superb remixes by Richard Earnshaw who, long story short, delivers a soul  oozing masterpiece which uses the 'Soft Drink Mix' from the original release as a foundation. Wendy D. Lewis unmistakable emotive vocals are taken to all new heights on this fabulous re-imagination which is laced with a beautiful long lost guitar session by Dave Murrell, grand jazzy keys and smoothly bouncin' rhythms. The vocal and instrumental dub versions turn the heat up, in other words they are sure-fire prime time weapons guaranteed to set the floor on fire.