Enjoy this weeks summery selection of the latest in soulful house music...
Ron Trent "Universal love" (Atal Music CD Promo)
Can you believe it has been eight years since Ron Trent released "Dub life" (under his Ital Foods disguise) on Atal Music? Finally he returns to the label with the truly epic "Universal love" which takes you on a nearly eleven minute long journey through his beloved unmistakable sounds - deep spell binding percussive rhythms combined with seductive vocals and enchanting ethereal melodies are guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
Blaze presents UDAUFL featuring Kenny Bobien and Byron Stingily "Hiya luv" / Spread love" (KingStreet Records CD Promo)
Almost a decade ago - in 2004 to be precise - the LIFEbeat AIDS awareness benefit compilation "Keep hope alive" produced by the almighty Blaze featuring Underground Dance Artists United For Life (a collective of the creme de la creme of artists) was released, now we can enjoy brand new remixes of two of the songs. First up we have "Hiya luv" featuring Kenny Bobien reworked by Tony Loreto & Mark Di Meo into a wonderful organic soul/funk infused affair, while Phil Hooten drops a sublime latin/jazz inspired percussive rendition, and thirdly there is the original version by Blaze. Next we have "Spread love" featuring Byron Stingily re-imagined by Ricky Inch who graces us with his fierce yet soulful funktastic interpretations, with Kiko Navarro's splendid 'Keep on Dancing Mix' from 2005 completing the package.
Namy & Kathy Brown "Not this time" (KingStreet Records CD Promo)
For his latest offering, Japanese producer Namy teams up with legendary songstress Kathy Brown - the result is the mind-blowing jazz/funk inspired feel-good gem"Not this time" which oozes with a beautiful classic feel and the inimitable passionate vocals by Kathy Brown. The remixes are courtesy of Director's Cut (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper) who add their illustrious classic touch, and Gary Caos and Luigi Rocca both turning the heat up, making "Not this time" a choice pick for prime time play.
Zepherin Saint & Mr V "Dance release" (Tribe Records CD Promo)
Tribe Records celebrate their fiftieth release with this dance floor bomb by label founder Zepherin Saint who joins forces with Mr.V for "Dance release", an amazingly simple yet utterly effective track. Infectious afro-tribal'esque rhythms combined with Mr. V's one-of-a-kind spoken word poetry and lush melodies are guaranteed to jam-pack the floor. Legendary David Morales has been enlisted for the remix, his blazin' hot remix intensifies the tribal vibe to the max without remorse - one to send the crowd into a frenzy for sure...
Trevor D "The Rise EP" (Sandisco Recordings CD Promo)
Courtesy of up and coming Trevor D comes the wicked "The Rise EP" featuring two equally dazzling productions, as a matter of fact both are sure-fire dance floor weapons... First up is the afrocentric "Base & drum" spreading a mesmerizing feel through deep thrilling rhythms, cool vocal chants and inebriant melodies. This is followed by the delightful "Love song" which uses smooth yet captivating afro-deep rhythms as playground for heavenly keys and emotive vocals. Miss at your own risk...
Mike Scot, Richard Earnshaw & Chappell "Tonight" (Duffnote Records CD Promo)
The team of Mike Scot, Richard Earnshaw and vocalist Chappell give us the perfect soundtrack for summer with the uplifting "Tonight"- the intoxicating backdrop together with Chappell's inimitable vocals and luscious keys on the main 'Classic Vocal Mix' are guaranteed to set the floor on fire. The 'Mike Scott Vocal Mix' is a slick alteration of the main version, while Richard Earnshaw's 'Deep & Modified Mix' and Mike Scot's 'Club Mix' are destined for the main room.
Federico D'Alessio & Mark Di Meo featuring Alessandra "Show me love" (Deeptown Music CD Promo)
We are sure you remember the Robin S classic "Show me love" (unbelievable this song is already 20 years old...). Courtesy of Federico D'Alessio, Mark Di Meo and songstress Alessandra comes this glorious cover version of this unforgettable classic, and without a doubt this cover is a thousand times better than the countless remixes of the original released over the years. Both Federico D'Alessio and Mark Di Meo contribute gorgeous utterly soulful interpretations, each of them adding his respective magic touch, letting Alessandra's emotive vocals shine. Last but no least, there is the magnificent acoustic version by Emiliano Marzoli guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.
Shadow Ink presents Peter Dunbar "1000 foot drop" (Night Scope Deep Records CD Promo)
Those in need of their weekly dose of unadulterated underground house music should look no further as "1000 foot drop" by Peter Dunbar is the perfect medicine for them. "1000 foot drop" is all about deeper than deep old skool inspired rhythms, delectable melodies and vocal samples from the 1983 George Kranz classic "Din daa daa", altogether spreading a hypnotizing vibe you can't resist to dance to...
Speakdeep & Sveva "Lonyo" (Original Mix)(Lapsus Music CD Promo)
To be included on the forthcoming "Talents EP Vol. 6" on Lapsus Music is this fierce underground-esque gem from Andrea 'Speakdeep' Guazzeroni and Sveva titled "Lonyo" which takes you on an intoxicative journey to deep house territory, with relentlessly thumpin' rhythms leading the way for celestial synth melodies and cool vocal sprinkles. Drop this at light night or early in the morning and see the dance floor erupt...
dEEP DJOE "Retoque total" (Original)(Disco Bomb Records CD Promo)
Now for something a little different... Portuguese DJ/producer dEEP DJOE graces us with the summery "Retoque total", a mellifluous brazilian flavored four-to-the-floor production oozing with dulcet melodies, sweet vocals and magnificent guitar - in other words, the beautiful "Retoque total" is sheer musical bliss. Miss it at your own risk.Nuff said.
DJ Ermi "Betelgeuse EP" (Inspires Records CD Promo)
We are closing this weeks update with DJ Ermi who presents a real delight with the "Betelgeuse EP" which includes four equally mind-blowing tracks, each of them oozing with a truly inspiring underground-esque-vibe which is guaranteed jam-pack the dance floor thanks to resistless rhythms, enchanting melodies and uber cool vocal samples. Not to be missed by any lover of pristine underground house music...