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In the Spotlight: Angel-A & Russoul "Mansions and golden streets" (Another Good Friday Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 July 2020

Angel-A & Russoul - Mansions and golden streetsDon't miss out on "Mansions and golden streets", an undeniably eminent collaboration by vocalists extraordinaire Angel-A and Russoul taking you on a mind-blowing spiritual musical journey. Without doubt, the unmatched vocals by Angel-A and Russoul together with the illustrious jazzy piano, celestial chords and an energetic organic musical backings are guaranteed to cast a spell on you.  Not to forget to mention the eclectic truly dazzling selection of alternate interpretations all keeping the vibe soulful and inspiring yet enthralling, making this release something truly special. Essential purchase.

In the Spotlight: S3 featuring Paul Smith "Gospel house music" (Souled Out House Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 July 2020

S3 featuring Paul Smith - Gospel house musicForthcoming to Souled Out House is the verily uplifting "Gospel house music" produce by S3 (George Sykes), a 90's house inspired gospel house anthem with irresistibly stompin' rhythms laying the foundation for the passionate truly amazing sermon-like vocal stylings of Paul Smith, old school piano hooks and ethereal chords. The scintillating remixes courtesy of TheFREEZproject give the track an enticing contemporary feel guaranteed to take over dance floors around the globe by storm.

Reviews July 26, 2020

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 25 July 2020

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Pick of the Week: Vick Lavender presents D. Millz "There it is" (Sophisticado Recordings 12" Vinyl)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 July 2020

Vick Lavender presents D. Millz - There it isThis towering soulful jewel produced by Chicago's very own Vick Lavender has been out on vinyl through Sophisticado Recordings for a couple of weeks now, with a full digital release to follow in the coming months (for those without turntables, the 'Radio Edit' is available digitally right now). Without doubt, the timeless "There it is" featuring the unrivaled haunting vocals of D. Millz (David Miller), sublime jazzed-up keys and heavenly chords over a smooth yet intriguing rich organic musical backing is sure to make you yearn for more... Grab your copy before record stores are running out of stock...

In the Spotlight: Ed Ramsey "Love letter to music" (POJI Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 July 2020

 Ed Ramsey - Love letter to musicWatch out for the grandiose "Love letter to music" by Ed Ramsey available now on POJI Records. The original version produced by Leandro P. is top-notch soulful house music, featuring the unmistakable vocals and spoken words of Ed Ramsey alongside bodacious keys and organ over a compelling organic musical backing. DJ Oji contributes a downright fabulous remix, adding his beloved magical touch to take the track to a whole different level. By no means to be missed...

Reviews July 19, 2020

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 18 July 2020

review logoAnother jam-packed update with the latest and greatest in vocal soullful/afro house music awaits you... enjoy !!

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Album Review: Thommy Davis "Mr Davis" (Quantize Recordings Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 July 2020

Thommy Davis - Mr DavisA true pioneer and innovator in house music, Baltimore's Thommy Davis has been contributing to the scene for more than forty years (for those who don't know, he is one of the founding member of legendary The Basement Boys). Now he is about to bless us with "Mr Davis" an absolutely breathtaking collection of his recent productions and remixes, with eight brand new exclusive songs included that span from glittering disco to deep and soulful house grooves. The album features collaborations and remixes with an illustrious list of artists including Tasha LaRae, Sheila Ford, Richard Burton, Tracy Hamlin, Barbara Tucker, Alexix P. Suter, Dana Weaver, Brutha Basil, Randy Roberts and Aaron K. Gray, not to forget to mention fellow producers DJ Spen, Gary Hudgins, John Morales and Neal Conway. Amongst the new exclusive songs, there are several stunning cover versions to be found: Karen Young's "Hot shot", The O'Jays' "Darlin' darlin' baby (sweet and tender love)", Rene & Angela's "I love you more", 2 Puerto Ricans, A Blackman and A Dominican's "Do it properly" and Jomanda's "Make my body rock".

Album Review: Sipho Ngubane "Christina" (Soulful Sentiments Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 July 2020

Sipho Ngubane - ChristinaBeginning of the year, we were celebrating "Channel of love", the debut artist album by South African deep and soulful house music producer Sipho Ngubane, now he presents the equally awe-inspiring "Christina" named after his late grand mother. Indisputably, Sipho Ngubane has once again been pulling out all the stops and presents a truly eclectic selection of dazzling original productions and remixes, including collaboration with the likes of Giga Msezane, Kenney Love, Khayelihle and Voocy and remixes of "2bobho" by Audiology featuring Gifford & Craze M, "Push" by Deepconsoul featuring K Monde, "Closer" by Deepconsoul featuring Mthandazo Gatya and "Darkness" by Room 806 featuring Holi.

Pick of the Week: Melba Moore "Just doing me" (Mirror Ball Recordings Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 July 2020

Melba Moore - Just doing meLegendary American singer Melba  Moore returns to the dance floor with the Terry Hunter and George Pettus produced "Just doing me", a phenomenal slice of classic disco/boogie inspired dance floor bliss by no means to be missed. The downright enthralling "Just doing me" is a masterly orchestrated trip down memory lane, with Melba Moore's unmatched haunting vocals accompanied by sumptuous keys, grand horn section, lovely guitars and a spell binding funk soaked musical backing. Undeniably, "Just doing me" will make you yearn for more...

In the Spotlight: Blaze presents UDAUFL featuring Joi Cardwell "Be yourself" (Manoo Remix)(KIngStreet Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 July 2020

Blaze presents UDAUFL featuring Joi Cardwell  - Be yoursel" (Manoo Remix)In 2003, Blaze launched their seminal Underground Dance Artists United For Life (UDAUFL) project whose first release was the towering "Be yourself" featuring inspirational lead vocals by legendary Joi Cardwell. The song has been remixed numerous times over the years, forthcoming are this jaw-dropping uber soulful yet intriguing interpretations by Manoo who combines the memorable vocals with organic afro influenced rhythms, enchanting galactical pads and gorgeous flute. Next tot the vocal and instrumental versions, the package includes the superb 'Dubflute Remix' putting the flute center-stage.

Reviews July 12, 2020

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 July 2020

review logoFor this weeks update, we've selected only the very best in vocal soulful/afro house music... enjoy !!

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Pick of the Week: Fuminori Kagajo featuring Jaidene Veda "The blue" (Eric Kupper Remix)(Nu Notes Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 July 2020

Fuminori Kagajo featuring Jaidene Veda - The blue (Eric Kupper Remix)Back in  January, Japanese DJ/producer Fuminori Kagajo launched his brand new label Nu Notes Music in proper style with "The blue" which features the unrivaled sultry vocals of Canadian songstress Jaidene Veda, now this timeless gem returns in stunning fresh remixes by legendary Eric Kupper. Indisputably, these paramount re-imaginations laced with sumptuous keys, heavenly chords, sublime trumpet and gentle yet spell binding rhythms let Jaidene Veda's amazing vocals shine in full glory and are guaranteed to make you yearn for more...

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