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In spring of this year, we introduced you to the absolutely phenomenal and ingenious "8 days" full length album by Atjazz (Martin Iveson) and Fred Everything (Frederic Blais), then in June and July Lazy Days Recordings released "Line in the sand" and "Conquest" as singles. Coming next is the single release of "Be my shelter", the highly anticipated collaboration with illustrious Canadian jazz singer Dominique Fils-Aime. "Be my shelter" featuring the unrivaled haunting vocals of Dominique Fils-Aime has been remixed by Jimpster (Jamie Odell) who contributes a deep incredibly musical remix and Martin Iveson (Atjazz) who plays with sonic contrasts on his deep downright hypnotic remix. Finally, the release includes an extended version of the original album version.
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Critically acclaimed Chillifunk Records was formed in 1996 by London-based DJ/production team Steven Harper aka Lofty and Dr. Bob Jones. Since 2020, the label has entered a new chapter under the direction of Lofty and Tom Davidson, continuing the original vision while introducing a new generation of artists alongside long-time friends and collaborators. Celebrating thirty years of independent soulful music, Chillifunk Records present "This Beat Ain't Broken" an absolutely awe-inspiring collection of masterly crafted jewels where jazz, soul, funk and electronic grooves come together naturally, creating a sound that is unmistakably its own. While some tracks lean towards broken beat the focus throughout is on rhythm, groove and percussion-led, funk-driven energy, all united by the musicality, warmth and soul that have always defined the Chillifunk sound.
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Next up on Bedfunk Records is the indisputably paramount timeless soulful gem "Unconditional love", the latest collaboration by DJ/producer Pat Bedeau with songstress Anna-Marie Johnson. Without any question, "Unconditional love" using a smooth yet spell binding rich organic syncopated backing groove as foundation for Anna-Marie Johnson's unmatched sultry vocals, luxurious keys and ethereal pads is guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
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A fully loaded update featuring many gems is ready to be checked out... enjoy !
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Esteemed DJ/producer Mikki Afflick and renowned poet Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons are back on Spirit of House with their brand new undeniably awe-inspiring collaboration "Women like us". This timeless soulful jewel laced with the momentous spoken word poetry of Janine Sugah Lyrics Lyons, mellifluous keys and smooth yet spell binding rhythms is sure to get your feet movin' and send shivers down your spine... The icing on the cake are the deepened undoubtedly ingenious 'Sugah & Spice Nu Jazz' mixes oozing with a scintillating jazz infused vibe.By no means to be missed...
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Nothing but soulful treats to discover this week... enjoy !!
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Forthcoming to Soul Quest Records in the coming weeks is the indisputably awe-inspiring "Gimme That EP" by Coflo (Cody Ferreira) that features three equally brilliant collaborations with Egyptian-American vocalist Aya Moor. Each of three songs is expertly crafted and blends deep, soulful house with afro and jazz influences, perfectly showcasing the inimitable emotive vocals of Aya Moor. From he title track "Gimme that" laced with sublime keys, glorious horns and compelling deepened broken beat flavored rhythms over "Home" built around a thrilling organic backdrop and sumptuous keys to "Try" oozing with a glamorous laidback broken beat vibe, this EP is sheer musical bliss... The cherry on top is the 'Backside Mix' of "Gimme that" a deeper dubbed-out interpretation designed for late night, early morning play. By no means to be missed...
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Scheduled for a release in February of next year is the new album by Elements of Life, to bridge the time Vega Records offer a glimpse of what to expect with "Soar" featuring singer/songwriter Lisa Fischer. This masterly orchestrated Two Soul Fusion (aka Louie Vega and Josh Milan) produced timeless soulful gem first appeared on the "Vega Records ADE 2025 Sampler" late last year, without any doubt Lisa Fischer's impeccable vocals (background vocals by Lisa Fischer, Dawn Tallman, Ramona Dunlap and Lea Lorien) together with the illustrious keys, grand soprano saxophone, sublime guitar and spell binding funked-up percussive backdrop is sure to make you yearn for more...
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Lots of soulful gems to discover in this weeks loaded update - enjoy !!
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The wait is finally over as critically acclaimed Peng Music are about to release "Soul searching" the long awaited full length album by Kennedy John Charles. Produced with the assistance of Andy Compton (The Rurals), this indisputably fabulous album tells a story of his life, explained through deep music and his impeccable deep-rooted vocal stylings. Without any doubt, "Soul searching" is a truly ingenious and eclectic masterpiece that includes not less than twelve expertly crafted songs fluently mixing broken beat. soul and house music genres. In other words, "Soul searching" is by no means to be missed...
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For the next release on Vega Records, Grammy Award-winner Louie Vega teams up with acclaimed South African artist Msaki for the undeniably paramount "Mercy of time". Beyond any question, "Mercy of time" featuring the unequaled haunting vocals of Msaki alongside the keyboard wizardry of Cuban pianist/composer/producer Axel Tosca and enthralling rhythms by French afro house maestro Manoo is sure send shivers down your spine... The icing on the cake is the 'Manoo Vega Dub' spreading a downright hypnotic afro-tek vibe.
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This week's soulful heatwave includes some amazing music... enjoy !!