Summer is here, so is this blazin' hot update... enjoy !!
Jordi Cabrera featuring Bumi Thomas "I am soul" (Coflo Remix) (Fatsouls Records Promo)
In November of last year, we introduced you to the wonderful "I am soul" by Barcelona soulful house producer Jordi Cabrera and London-based Scottish-Nigerian jazz-folk-soul singer Bumi Thomas (released complete with a re-edit by DJ Said and remix by Eric Kupper). Fast forward to present day, and we are blessed with a towering interpretation by Coflo that combines Bumi Thomas' unmatched spirited spoken words and vocals with illustrious jazzed-up keys, heavenly pads and an enthralling rich organic musical backing.
Love Underground featuring Gabriella Groves "The journey" (Part 1) (ChilliFunk Records Promo)
Forthcoming to legendary ChilliFunk Records is the outstanding "The journey" by Love Underground, the new collaboration between DJ Lulu Levan and producer Tommy D (aka Tom Davidson) featuring amazing emotive vocals by Gabriella Groves. The original version is a gorgeous mid-tempo brit-soul inspired gem, while the 'Journey in House Remix' is a vibrant up-tempo soulful house rendition sure to cast a spell on you.
Lerato BeGood featuring 2Bad "Wonderland" (2025 Carnival Mix) (Lilac Jeans Records Promo)
Scheduled for a July release on Lilac Jeans Records is this stellar new mix of "Wonderland" by Lerato BeGood, a phantasmagorical soulful gem originally released in spring 2023 on Reel Gruv Music. Now Lerato BeGood graces with a glamorous new interpretation of this gem laced with the incredible deeply felt vocals of 2Bad that stays true to the original yet oozes with an entrancing sun drenched vibe. The perfect soundtrack for summer...
The Cool-Notes "You’re never too young" (Moplen, Mannix and DoctorSoul Remixes) (Dafia Records Promo)
Out now on promo through Dafia Records is this downright mind-boggling remix package of the 1984 soul/funk/boogie classic "You're never to young" by The Cool Notes (taken from their celebrated album "Have a good forever..."). To make a long story short, Italy's Moplen and France's DoctorSoul stay true to the spirit of the original yet bring their beloved magical touch to the song, while label head Mannix notches up the BPM slightly to grace us with a captivating disco infused dance floor favorite.
Andy Compton & The Rurals featuring Celestine "Maple tales" (Remixes) (Peng Music Promo)
Next up on Peng Music are superb remixes of "Maple tales", one of the standout tracks from The Rurals acclaimed full length album "Time keeps passing on" released back in March Perfectly showcasing The Rurals unique and unequivocal seminal deep house sound, "Maple tales" undeniably is a timeless gem oozing with the unequaled haunting vocals of Celestine. Here, the original version is accompanied by a groovey re-imagination of the original by Andy Compton himself laced with sumptuous keys by Anders Olinder, a hypnotic deepened late night rework by DJ Octopuz, and finally Shamrock delivers a fantastic rich organic interpretation spreading an enchanting dreamy vibe.
The Emotions "Come into my world" (Morttimer Snerd III Rework) (Miggedy Entertainment Promo)
Miggedy Entertainment return to Spirit of House with an absolutely dope four-to-the-floor rework of the disco/funk classic "Come into my world" by The Emotions (taken from the 1979 album "Come into our world"). Beyond question, this utterly infectious 4/4 rework by Morttimer Snerd III keeping the spirit of the original alive is sure to take over dance floors around the globe by storm.
Traxx Pick: Doug Gomez & LukaMusic "My life in the sunshine" (Merecumbe Recordings Promo)
We are closing this weeks update with "My life in the sunshine" a grandiose instrumental production by Merecumbe Recordings boss Doug Gomez and LukaMusic. To cut right to the chase, this Roy Ayers influenced dance floor weapon (can you name the original?) featuring luxurious jazzed-up keys, ethereal chord progressions and sublime trumped over a downright irresistible backdrop is not to be missed.