Almost two years passed since we've heard last from Camio Records, but now they are back stronger than ever with this gem by label head Jonny Montana and house diva Dawn Williams who pull out all the stops on the paramount "I choose me". This marvelous song features incredible keys and organ play by Jonny Montana and Bennett Holland alongside an outstanding vocal performance by Dawn Williams (we have to admit we just can't get enough of her powerful yet emotive voice) over a smooth backing that wows with the beloved organic sound Jonny Montana is famous for. There is not only the vocal version but also two fantastic dubs (for the purists, all of the tree are available as instrumentals as well).

Ralf GUM and his GoGo Music label continue to inspire us with their latest offering which is sheer musical bliss. "Inside of me" by up and rising singer/multi-instrumentalist Ree Morris is a wonderful song featuring heartfelt vocals alongside a masterly orchestration in the original version. Ralf GUM contributes a beautifully crafted version which fuses a multeity of influences, with the result being a timeless slice of music. Rocco delivers a classic interpretation which features a grand piano by Francois A over an infectious yet smooth backdrop, while the Hood Natives grace us with their deep rendition oozing with a delicious laidback afro soul feel. Last but not least, DJ Christos serves a gorgeously deep and melodious version.

Italy's DaSouL and Fabry Diglio are back with "Day and nite", a delectable deep house production featuring superb vocals and spoken word poetry by Gretchen Rhodes and lush keys by Dave Esposito over contaminous rhythms. Beside the original mixes (vocal, instrumental and a mesmerizing dub), the package includes an incredible selection of remixes. Mad Boss contributes an energetic yet melodious and soulful workout, while Marasco takes us back in time with his old-school flavored rework. N'Dinga Gaba serves a deep rendition filled with thrilling keys. Finally, we have Stephen Rigmaiden who takes the track to deepest grounds on his hypnotizing version laced with celestial melodies. A future underground classic sure to set the floors ablaze.

There ain't no stoppin' of soulful house music coming from South Africa... This three track EP releases through Soul'O Music is courtesy of up and rising producers Sobz and SoulPoizen. Sobz contributes two tracks to the package, with both "Memeza" and "Ndibiza kuwe" being on a truly deep spiritual deep, using contaminous afro-native rhythms as playground for hypnotizing melodies and traditional vocals chants, with the latter further intensifying the feel by adding relentless tribal elements. "Electric moods" by SoulPoizen is somewhat more relaxed yet it is refreshingly deep and infectious and oozes with a afrolicious melodies.

A couple of weeks ago we've been celebrating the sampler with the words "We don't think there is a better way to showcase Nick Moss' (aka Groove Assassin) versatility and ingenuity..." Now the full compilation is here, featuring 23 individual tracks and an eighty minute continuous mix that is best described as a masterly crafted mix oozing with soul and infectious rhythms from beginning to the end, fusing peak time bangers, deep tech-house anthems and soulful blissfulness into a unique journey through house music as only a "groove assassin" can deliver. If you never had the chance to experience one of his memorable DJ sets live, make no mistake and get your hands on this release, turn down the lights, pump up the volume and let the music take control...

Since 1993, legendary Chicago label Large Music have been blessing us with many timeless classics (to give you just one example: Roy Davis Jr. "Gabrielle"), introduced us to many new talents, not to forget to mention the influence they had in the development of house music. Their latest project is a culmination of all the three as they introduce us to the highly talented DJ/producer Nathan G from Australia who presents a future classic with his phenomenal album titled "The Glow" that for sure will have an influence on house music the way forward. The album features vocal contributions from Cecilia Stalin, Lisa Shaw and Alexander East and is best described as a sexy and fresh yet versatile take on house music that is full of influences from various musical genres - in other words, this is sheer musical bliss.

End of 2008, Adaptation Music entered the house music scene with a bang when they presented their debut release "Las llaves" by Vincent Kwok, and ever since they've been on a winning streak and have worked with both firmly established artists and the stars of the future to release a variety of sounds. Now they present "The Sound of Adaptation", a retrospective of their illustrious back catalogue, with this compilation featuring nothing but the best of it - gems such as "You're so special" by Distant People featuring Tasita D'Mour, "Now is our time" by Asymmetric Soul featuring Ella, "Happiness is taking over" by D-Reflection featuring Seth Sharp or "The one" by Tom Conrad featuring Jaidene Veda to name but a few. Rounding off the package is an exclusive DJ mix from Tom Conrad.

We have to admit when this promo arrived in our mailbox, we were instantly blown away and forgot about all the other new music and listened to it over and over again... "Keep lifting me" is the third collaboration of Pirahnahead and Eric King, and what the two deliver is a masterpiece guaranteed to please every lover of soulful dance music. This inspirational production features a paramount vocal performance by Eric King and a masterly orchestration which together spread a soulful uplifting feeling making you yearn for more. Then we have Terry Hunter with a sublime interpretation slightly intensifying the gospel feel of the song. Finally, Midnite Jackers serve an infectious late night rendition laced with lascivious synth melodies. Essential and timeless.