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Colonel Red "Heaven" (Part 2) (Good Vibrations Music Promo)

Two months ago, Sheffield soulful house don Groove Assassin and Good Vibrations Music label head Sean McCabe teamed up with vocalist Colonel Red to deliver a brilliant soulful house remake of Kem's timeless soul song "Heaven". Part two just arrived on our desk, featuring a stellar old school inspired remix by Groove Assassin & Sean McCabe that pays homage to the legendary 2006 bootleg version by Marlon D & Groove Assassin. Next to the main vocal version, there are an instrumental and 'Vamp Dub' included, as well as the alternate 'Cosmic Dub' oozing with a lively organic broken beat vibe.

Del Bianchi & Haldo & Tony Soul "Ancestral pulse" (Luciano Gioia Remix) (Groovebom Records Promo)

Back in June, Groovebom Records graced us with the superb 'Organ Mix' of "Ancestral pulse" a collaboration by Austrian DJ/producer Del Bianchi with Italian DJ/producer Haldo that features the eminent spoken word poetry of San Francisco's Tony Soul. Then in September, the enthralling 'Club Afro Mix' by Haldo dropped, and now Italian producer Luciano Gioia reworks the track into a downright hypnotizing deep house weapon oozing with relentless rhythms and inebriant melodies.

Kim English & Maurice Joshua featuring Tasha LaRae "Boogie oogie oogie" (Quantize Recordings Promo)

The last song legendary soulful house vocalist Kim English (rip) ever recorded with producer Maurice Joshua is a scintillating remake of the all-time disco anthem "Boogie oogie oogie" by American band A Taste of Honey from their 1978 self-titled debut album that features backing vocals by Tasha LaRae. Finally this gem sees the light of the day through Quantize Recordings: First up, DJ Spen & Emmaculate deliver a vibrant discofunkylicious interpretation staying true to the spirit of the original featuring grandiose keys and guitars by Michele Chiavarini and intriguing percussion and live drums by Russ Tarley Jnr. Next, Maurice Joshua serves a soulful yet thrilling prime time favorite laced with classy piano hooks and enthralling rhythms.

Anais Cardot "FOMO" (Merlin Bobb x Franke Estevez FUZION Remix) (Fuzion Records Promo)

There's no stopping for prolific duo Merlin Bobb and Franke Estevez as they once again deliver the goods with their glorious four-to-the-floor re-imagination of "FOMO" by French and Gabonese artist Anais Cardot. Indisputably, this compelling soulful house rendition of the song where Anais Cardot's beautiful vocal stylings are accompanied by dreamful melodies and spell binding rhythms is sure to set dance floors ablaze globally...

Kenny Thomas "Such a feeling" (KTML Promo)

Iconic UK soul singer Kenny Thomas returns to Spirit of House with the Mike Patto and Toni Economides produced soul jewel "Such a feeling" forthcoming to KTML. The original version is a glamorous slice of dance floor soul oozing with the unrivaled tempting vocals of Kenny Thomas, bodacious keys, sublime guitar and organic backing groove. On remix duty is Richard Earnshaw who adds his beloved 'Sugarsoul' touch to create a sure-fire soulful house favorite.

CCC Collective featuring Faith Angeline and Nevaeh Azzure "Can you hear me" (Emmaculate Remix) (CCC Music & Media Promo)

"Can you hear me" by CCC Collective featuring soaring vocals by Faith Angeline and Nevaeh Azzure originally released in June of last year is a gospel and contemporary worship anthem focused on faith, vulnerability, and divine connection reworked for the soulful dance floor by man of the moment Emmaculate who introduces a smooth yet compelling organic backdrop, grand jazzy keys and celestial pads to create an uplifting dance floor weapon.

Marcos Skin "Vem sambar" (DeeperSide of CyberJamz Records Promo)

We are closing this weeks update with the melodious yet undeniably hypnotizing "Vem sambar" by Brazilian producer Marcos Skin out now through renowned DeeperSide of CyberJamz Records. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, "Vem sambar" featuring seductive female vocals alongside entrancing melodies and downright vibrant rhythms is guaranteed to take over dance floors around the globe by storm... Nuff said.