South African duo Linda Sikhosana (Menu) and Floyd Nkonyane (Floyd), collectively known as Lilac Jeans, has been going from strength to strength ever since they launched their Lilac Jeans Music imprint, as they present the next releases for the label the winning streak will continue for sure. First up we have the enthralling "Sky is the limit" which features the emotive vocals of Sue alongside sublime keys and lovely flute over gently bouncin' rhythms - a sure-fire crowd pleaser. Next up is the glorious "Despair" by Kele B, with Lilac Jeans combining her amazing deeply rooted vocals with a smoothly thumpin' backdrop and grand keys and chords. Miss out on these two soulful gems at your own risk...

Brazil's Grooveland Music bless us with the fourth single taken from Michele McCain's highly acclaimed full length album "Marivent Soul" reviewed here on Spirit of House back in June 2012. Edground's original version of "Ocean breeze" is a marvelous laidback affair featuring gorgeous keys by Daniel Reis and sublime trumpet by Robert Burbidge over a gentle organic broken beat flavored backing, not to forget to mention Michelle McCain's inimitable refined vocals. The stellar remixes by Alan de Laniere, Alex Cristiano, Monodeluxe, Steve SoulBasics and Sol Element & Dimi Stuff take the song to the next level, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. To be released on limited CD single first, with digital downloads to follow in August.

Wipe the Needle (aka Swedish born Mikael Nybom and UK based Lee Gomez) join forces with Fred Triplett (a pastor from the USA) for a breathtaking inspirational slice of uplifting soulful heaven entitled "Better way". Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the dulcet percussion enriched organic rhythms together with the classic jazzy piano and Fred Triplett's unrivaled gospel tinged vocals will send shivers down your spine. The dub mix takes the song into a completely different direction, with relentless deeply thumpin' rhythms serving as playground for glorious keys and chords and the vocals. By no means to be missed.

Italy's Luca Ciotoli and Stefano De Magistris, collectively known as Souldynamic, team up with songstress Miranda Nicole on "Trust", a mind-blowing slice of super soulful house music. Spell binding yet smooth rhythms lead the way for grandiose melodious keys and Miranda Nicole's incomparable sultry vocals, altogether spreading a mesmerizing feel guaranteed to make you yearn for more. The package features three different equally superb versions (including instrumentals).To cut a long story short - a phenomenal slice of soulful house music...

We welcome Deep Pressure Music to Spirit of House with this marvelous three track release by South Africa's Chagos (Lebohang Dinoko). First up is "First time we met" featuring the sultry vocals of Thali & Sipho alongside heavenly melodies over a spell binding deeply groovin' backdrop. Next, Chagos collaborates with Lesego on two equally brilliant productions entitled "Queen of the palace" and "You so magical" both oozing with Lesego's gorgeous sensitive vocals, glamorous keys and gentle yet enthralling rhythms. In other words, soulful house music guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...

Liberate Recordings bless us with this fabulous recording by Sara Ripp whose refreshing truly one-of-a-kind spoken word lyricism is paired with Doc Link's signature funked-up deeply pulsating rhythms and exhilarating melodies - to cut a long story short, "She" is a fervid yet soulful gem guaranteed to jam-pack the floor and make you yearn for more. The remix is courtesy of Max Martinez who contributes a delectable deep house interpretation of the song fueled with lush melodies. A dance floor gem by no means to be missed... Nuff said.

Sophisticado mastermind Vick Lavender is back on Spirit of House with a phenomenal interpretation of the War classic "Flying machine (the chase)", originally released on the original motion picture soundtrack "Youngblood" in 1978. Together with fellow musicians Vijay Tellis-Nayak (keys) and Joe Rendon (percussion), Vick Lavender blesses us with a masterly orchestrated re-imagination which stays true and respectful to the original, yet gives the song a fresh contemporary touch guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.In other words, a timeless masterpiece oozing with Vick Lavender's beloved vintage soul/jazz/funk infused sound that is by no means to be missed.

South African duo Chris D and DJ Fosta, collectively known as Life Rhythms, make their debut on Peng Africa with "Mama", an entrancing soul drenched production featuring fabulous deeply rooted vocals by Lungwisa Plaaitjies alongside illustrious keys and soothing chords over deep'n'mellow yet tantalizing rhythms - undoubtedly soulful house music from the motherland at its best. The outstanding remixes by Kwana Soul, SoulSideUp and SVG take the song to a whole new level, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version. Highly recommended.