Ear on da Ground Music grace us with the phenomenal "Love, Life & House" EP by up-and-coming South African artists Chriss DeVynal and Ref. Each of the four included songs oozes with deeply felt vocals, heavenly melodies and deep yet soulful afrocentric grooves, altogether spreading a mesmerizing feel guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Also included are two utterly deep truly enchanting dub versions laced with enticing melodies perfect for late night, early morning play. Quite simply, the "Love, Life & House" EP features nothing but the best in deep soulful house music from the motherland...

With the very first listen, we fell in love with these phenomenal remixes by Afefe Iku and Osunlade of the marvelous "Higher" by Git and vocalist Big Brooklyn Red (originally released beginning of 2012 on Git's highly acclaimed long player "Imagination" which is available on BBE Records)... Afefe Iku combines Big Brooklyn Red's incomparable deeply rooted vocals with truly mesmerizing ancestral afro-tribal rhythms and lush keys, while Osunlade's breathtaking 'Yoruba Soul Mix' oozes with his beloved soulful sounds and a masterly orchestration featuring a beautiful guitar solo and glamorous keys alongside pulsating drums. In short, both of these remixes are guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Essential.

South African producer Sakhile Mbatha aka Devoted African Child (or simply Devoted) joins forces with songstress Kholekile 'Kholi' Twala to bless us with "‘Ngibizwa", a truly hypnotizing afrotastic production using deeper than deep rhythms as playground for heavenly keys and chords, not to forget to mention Kholi's inimitable emotive vocals. Antonio Ocasio relaxes the vibe on his phantasmagorical latin/jazz oozing interpretation guaranteed to send shivers down your spine, while Rune combines the vocals with an enchanting guitar and deeply groovin'' rhythms to give the song a more organic feel. Quite simply, all versions are fantastic, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite... By no means to be missed.

Not many words are needed to describe this wonderful album by L.A.M.P, the duo of Andy Compton (Bristol based front man and producer of celebrated soulful house music ensemble The Rurals) and fabulous Parisian songstress Ladybird (aka Julie Monnin who continuously impresses us with her inimitable deeply rooted vocal performances). "Shades of green" is sheer music bliss and features thirteen masterly orchestrated songs which take you on a glamorous journey though soothing soul music flavored with elements of jazz, funk, reggae and acoustic soul. To cut a long story short, "Shades of green" is a masterpiece having timeless written all over - truly a delightful musical excursion you wish would never end...

New Generation Records, the legendary New Jersey based house label which has kept house music real since 1989, truly bless us with the latest single by house music diva Dawn Souluvn Williams titled "Givin' up, never stop" (the follow-up to her worldwide club hit "Thankful") which is produced by Derrick Ricky Nelson and Kev Kruz. This masterly orchestrated soul/funk infused house music jewel has timeless written all over, with Dawn Souluvn Williams impressing with her outstanding emotive rendition of the lyrics. On top of the pre-eminent original version, there are stellar remixes by The Soul Creative, Big Moses, Ricci Melillo, Tony Jesus, Punch Zanzibar & Flip Ent. and Don Juan Benito & Antoine Qua all adding their distinctive soulful touch, giving you plenty choices to work the floor. Essential.

What an amazing slice of soulful house music we have here... Anthony 'Luka' Kasirivu joins forces with songstress Jaidene Veda for "Overstanding", a deep enchanting production using deep moody rhythms as playground for Jaidene Veda's inimitable sultry vocals and freaky atmospheric melodies. The remixes by Sir LSG and Anthony Nicholson take the song to a whole new level, with Sir LSG relaxing the vibe on his soothing interpretation laced with exquisite keys, while Anthony Nicholson adds his magical truly unrivaled deep spiritual touch to the song. Finally, there is Jaidene Veda's masterly alternate take on the original version which features a fantastic saxophone solo by Stephan Edward Williams.

Back in summer of 2008, Grooveland Music blessed us with the phenomenal "Eu soul" by the Brazilian Soul Crew, a soulful gem having timeless written all over which features the unmistakable deeply rooted vocals of Andre. The 'Brazilian Remixes' followed later in the same year, now the time has come for the 'South African Edition' which features brand new truly ingenious and eclectic re-imaginations from the motherland, with the likes of 60 Hertz Project, C.9ine, DJ Harris, DJ Mtshepang, Nastee Nev, V.Underground and Zulu's At Work all adding their distinctive soulful/deep/afro touch the song, giving you plenty of choices to work the floor. Each of these new interpretations is simply breathtaking, taking this unforgettable classic by the Brazilian Soul Crew to all new heights. Make no mistake, this is an essential remix package by no means to be missed. Digital promos will be available in late July.

Peng Africa's latest offering "Far away with the legend" comes courtesy of Lilac Jeans who join forces with South African Jazz legend Mr Vusi Ngwenya - to cut a long story short, "Far away with the legend" is sheer musical bliss, with smooth yet spell binding afrocentric rhythms leading the way for grand jazzy keys and a marvelous saxophone performed by Mr. Vusi Ngwenya. But this is not all as the release includes stellar re-imaginations by Paris Cesvette and Lele X & Kojo Akusa which take the track to the next level.