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Aaron K. Gray "Inspiration" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
For his critically acclaimed album "Then and now" released in June of last year, Aaron K. Gray recorded a fantastic remake of the Kerri Chandler and Arnold Jarvis classic "Inspiration" produced by Mark Francis and laced with grand jazzed-up keys by Shawn Lucas. The track featuring an eminent rendition of the unforgettable lyrics by Aaron K. Gray is finally released as a single, including the original album version alongside Mark Francis own DJ friendly reworks and a special collaborative remix with DJ Spen oozing with an exiting uplifting vibe.
Sahib Muhammad "Shine" (Jihad Muhammad Remix) (unquantize Promo)
Baltimore-based producer Sahib Muhammad dropped the sure-fire dance floor weapon "Shine" on unquantize past November. The downright hypnotic original version featuring inexorable tribal-esque rhythms and captivating female vocals is taken to the next level by Jihad Muhammad who combines the vocals with luxurious keys, celestial chords and a smooth yet intriguing organic musical backing.
Vencer Cafe &TshegoTMM & Robert Owens "Music has changed my life" (Pasqua Records Promo)
In fall of 2023, South Africa's TshegoTMM (Tshegofatso Mokgethwa) and Vencer Cafe (Koketso 'Boyzee' Legodi) teamed up with legendary house music vocalist Robert Owens to grace us with "Take you time", now they are back with "Music has changed my life". Indisputably, this dope track featuring Roberts Owens preeminent spoken words and lush keys over smooth yet irresistibly thumpin' deepened rhythms is sure to set the dance floor on fire.
Cafe 432 featuring Janine Dyer "Freedom" (Soundstate Sessions Promo)
London duo Cafe 432 (aka Jonsey and Kevin McPherson) join forced with vocalist Janine Dyer for a remake of the 1995 classic "Freedom" by Black Magic (released on legendary Strictly Rhythm Records). Beyond doubt, this dazzling contemporary interpretation featuring a stunning rendition of lyrics by Janine Dyer, luscious keys, ethereal strings and a driving organic backdrop is sure to send the dancers into a frenzy.
Sheba Jordan "Music is my way of life" (2025 Remixes) (New Generation Records Promo)
In 2014, New Generation Records released a superb re-imagination of the 1979 Pattie LaBelle dance music classic "Music is my way of life" with the memorable lyrics performed in grand style by Sheba Jordan. Part one featured mixes by Federico d'Alessio, Big Moses, Kev Kruz and Ricci Melillo, while part two featured mixes by DJ Beloved, Shino Blackk, Masaki Morii and Petros Mitolis. Fast forward to present day, and Kev Kruz teams up with DJ Romain to transform his seminal 2014 remix into a vibrant dance floor bomb, while Corey Holmes delivers a gloriously soulful and melodious remix.
Deep House Pick: Toronto Hustle & Sean Roman "The Unity EP" (Ascension on Wax Promo)
To be released on Ascension on Wax in a couple of weeks is "The Unity EP" an undeniably glamorous selection of deep house favorites by Toronto Hustle and Sean Roman. First up is the original version of "When you look at me" oozing with the amazing vocals of Detroit legend Javonntte, entrancing keys and compelling rhythms. Next, Abacus (Austin Bascom) adds his landmark deep house touch to the track, followed by the mesmeric 'Late Night Dub' of the the track. Finally, there is the hypnotic "Run the numbers" destined for late night, early morning play.
I am K "Secret places" (Mantree Records Promo)
Without any doubt, Rasmir Mantree has been pulling out all the stops on the next release for Mantree Records, the mind-boggling "Secret places" by I am K. To make a long story short, "Secret places" with enthralling percussive rhythms leading the way for the incomparable emotive vocals and spoken words of I am K, phat keys and inebriant atmospheric pads is sure to cast a spell on you. Not to forget to mention the release includes two killer dub mixes.