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Pick of the Week: Tomson & Benedict featuring Bantu Soul "Blind" (Tone Control Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 July 2011
Tomson & Benedict featuring Bantu Soul - Blind

Here we have the 10th release for Tone Control Records - and what a musical gem this is !! Tomson & Benedict team up with South African artist Bantu Soul to enter deepest grounds with "Blind", a mesmerizing production oozing with their signature tech-soul flavored deep house sounds that is taken to the next level by Bantu Soul's outstanding vocal performance. Alton Miller keeps the vibe deep while giving the track a woody organic touch on this remix perfect for late nite play, while Opologo reworks the song into a thrilling boogie monster. Also included is a cool instrumental edit and a techier 'Telepathy Dub' that is absolutely remorseless. One not to be missed.

In the Spotlight: JKriv featuring Adeline Michele "Another night" (Deep&Disco Records CD Promo)

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Created: 23 July 2011
JKriv featuring Adeline Michele - Another night

What a beauty we have here courtesy of Tortured Soul's own Jason 'JKriv' Kriveloff !! "Another night" is the debut release for his brand new label Deep&Disco Records that will be home for his original productions as well as contributions from other artists down with the timeless Disco/boogie vibes. "Another night" is a modern boogie production featuring sultry vocals by Adeline Michele that oozes with a classic soul-funk flavored disco feel. UK's legendary edit-master Greg Wilson is responsible for the extended version, while Tortured Soul compadre Ethan White delivers a groovy housed-up workout featuring sublime keys over a fiery backing.

Reviews July 24, 2011

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 July 2011

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Pick of the Week: Richard Earnshaw featuring Erik Dillard & Roy Ayers "In time" (Part 2)(Groovefinder Records CD Promo)

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Created: 16 July 2011
Richard Earnshaw featuring Erik Dillard & Roy Ayers - In time (Part 2)

Last years summer anthem "In time" by Richard Earnshaw which features Erik Dillard and the one and only Roy Ayers returns in fresh remixes by some of the biggest legends in business who take the song to a whole new level - Tom Moulton and John Morales. First up is Tom Moulton's amazing soulful remix oozing with a timeless uplifting Disco feel, followed by John Morales paramount percussive interpretation coming your way in three equally intoxicating versions. Also included is a peak time remix by Rasmus Faber, a deeper than deep old school tinged dub by Groovefinder and a cool 'Richard Earnshaw vs Grant Nelson' edit. Simply essential - make sure to put it on top of your purchase list.

Pick of the Week: Various "Solid Ground Summer Sampler" (Solid Ground Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 July 2011
Solid Ground Summer Sampler

Solid Ground Records, one of the definitive labels for soulful house music, blesses us with their fantastic "Summer Sampler" that oozes with soulful flavas from beginning to the end, giving us a preview on things to come in the near future. There is the previously released "I'm so grateful" by Benedetto & Farina featuring LT Brown in a grandiose underground-ish remix by Danny Clark, "I got for U" by Berardio & Sonatore (in the Seb Skalski remix), "Here it comes again" by Bobby Trenton featuring Beverly, "More than enough" by Danny Clark which features the legendary gospel house diva SuSu Bobien (what a dream combination this is), "Keep on" by Deep & Soul Project featuring Danny and "Time" by Distant People featuring spoken word artist Mona Bode (in the Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart remix). A release guaranteed to make you yearn for more...

In the Spotlight: Black Sauce "Can't stop the world" (Soul Free Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 July 2011
Black Sauce - Can't stop the world

Soul Free Records present the latest chapter in the Black Sauce (Peter Oakden, Julian Bendall, Ricky Reid) saga with "Can't stop the world", a masterly orchestrated musical gem featuring celestial keys and chords together with spell binding vocals over silky smooth yet infectious and hypnotizing rhythms - essential and timeless. Nothing more needs to be said as the music speaks for itself...

Reviews July 17, 2011

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 July 2011

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Pick of the Week: Mauritzio featuring Levern "Wanna be" (Black Vinyl Records CD Promo)

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Created: 09 July 2011
Mauritzio featuring Levern - Wanna be

The legendary Black Vinyl Records recently returned with some slammin' underground goodies, now they present one of the best vocal productions of the year. Italian producer Mauritzio 'Old Bastard' Baiocchi teams up with American born vocalist Orlando Levern Johnson for the sensational "Wanna be", a marvelous slice of soulful underground house featuring stirring vocals by Levern and melodious keys over a remorseless deeper than deep backdrop in the main mix. The '4 AM Mix' opens up with just vocal chants and wicked synth melodies before an old school styled late night groove kicks in, while the 'Invocation Mix' smoothes the vibe for a mesmeric jazz infused percussive journey.

Pick of the Week: RedSoul featuring Carla Prather "Save me" (Playmore Records CD Promo)

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Created: 09 July 2011
RedSoul featuring Carla Prather - Save me

There can't be a better way for Playmore Records to celebrate their 50th release other than with the outstanding "Save me" by label head RedSoul who got some of his favorite artists involved in the project. The one and only Carla Prather delivers an incredible vocal performance on this timeless production oozing with a classy old school garage vibe in its original form, taken to the next level by Sean McCabe's groovy soul-funk drenched interpretation and 83 West's mesmerizing, deeper than deep re-rub laced with lush melodies. A soulful classic in the making...

In the Spotlight: D-Reflection featuring Christa "Shoot from the heart" (Adaptation Music CD Promo)

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Created: 09 July 2011
D-Reflection featuring Christa - Shoot from the heart

Adaptation Music have been on a roll recently - and with their latest offering courtesy of D-Reflection they have another sure fire hit in their hands. In its original format, "Shoot from the heart" is a summery production featuring sensual vocals by songstress Christa and luscious melodies over deeply thrilling thumpin' rhythms. The versatile selection of remixes which include a laidback piano driven remix by Hideo Kobayashi, a gorgeous deep interpretation by Satoshi Fumi coming your way complete with an even deeper hypnotizing dub and E.B.E's intoxicating remix featuring dramatic keys and chords make this an outstanding release not to be missed.

Highlight: Pirahnahead & Diviniti "(Just like) a dream" (Whasdat Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 July 2011
Pirahnahead & Diviniti - (Just like) a dream

This one must be sent from heaven... titled "(Just like) a dream", this collaboration by Pirahnahead and Diviniti features celestial vocals and blissful melodies over infectious yet smooth rhythms, making this an instant soulful house classic. But it doesn't end there, as Jose Carretas delivers a brilliant remix, turning the track into a deep yet soulful affair oozing with addictive synth melodies. Not to forget to mention the ingenious Charles Webster remixes - ruff and as deep as it gets, yet truly soulful and full of gorgeous melodies... Essential.

Reviews July 10, 2011

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 July 2011

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