Pick of the Week: Atjazz & Fred Everything "8 days" (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
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Forthcoming to Lazy Days Recordings is the absolutely phenomenal and ingenious "8 days" full length album by Atjazz (Martin Iveson) and Fred Everything (Frederic Blais). The project took shape during an eight day stay at Atjazz's home where they challenged themselves of writing one track per day, then over the next three years the material was carefully developed and subsequently finalized. Featuring an illustrious list of guest artists including vocalists Jorge Bezerra, Dominique Fils-Aime, Ernesto & The Basement Gospel and Clyde Beats as well as trumpeter Octavio N. Santos, "8 days" is a timeless masterpiece that draws on the spirit of 90's deep house while applying decades of experience to a deeply rooted, forward-thinking sound.
In the Spotlight: Distant People & Stephanie Cooke "Keep moving" (Arima Records Promo)
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Next up on Arima Records is the undeniably fantastic "Keep moving" by renowned DJ/producer Distant People (Joey Silvero) and legendary singer/songwriter extraordinaire Stephanie Cooke. To make a long story short, "Keep moving" featuring the the unrivaled haunting vocals of Stephanie Cooke alongside sumptuous keys, celestial chord progressions and an enthralling rich organic musical backing is sure to make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight. Yooks & Tasha LaRae "If you let me" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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UK DJ/producer Yooks teams up with acclaimed recording artist Tasha LaRae for the unquestionably formidable "If you let me" available through Quantize decodings. To cut right to the chase, "If you let me" is an undisputed soulful jewel with a smooth yet spell binding broken beat flavored musical backing, luxurious keys and sublime horns complementing the unrivaled evocative vocals of Tasha LaRae.
Reviews April 19, 2026
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With so much new music this week, we decided to bring you an XXL update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Groove Junkies & Opolopo & Solara "We rise" (GJs & ReelSoul Souled Up Remix) (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Turn back the clock to 2018 when acclaimed MoreHouse Records blessed us with "We rise" an inspiring and undeniably timeless soulful collaboration by Groove Junkies (Evan Landes) with Opolopo (Peter Major) laced with the unrivaled haunting vocals of songstress Solara. Fast forward to January of this year when this soulful house anthem returned in glamorous remixes by Opolopo, and now the eagerly awaited Groove N' Soul (aka Groove Junkies and William 'ReelSoul' Rodriquez) have arrived. Without any doubt, Groove N' Soul have been pulling out all the stops and deliver an indisputably timeless soulful yet spell binding interpretation taking the song to a whole new dimension. In other words, these paramount remixes are by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Various "House of House" (Heist Recordings Promo)
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Since 2013, Dam Swindle (the duo of Maarten Smeets and Lars Dales) have established their record label Heist Recordings as one of the key independent labels for underground dance music. Now they present the incredibly eclectic "House of House" compilation marking the one-hundredth release milestone of their label, most definitely this awe-inspiring release that features nineteen all-new tracks with contributions from scene legends and contemporary torchbearers such as Dem Swindle themselves, Kerri Chandler, Two Soul Fusion (Louie Vega & Josh Milan), Folamour, Supershy, Cinthie and DJ Sneak alongside rising talents like Papa Nugs, Lolu Menayed and many more is guaranteed to dominate dance floors for years to come...
Reviews April 12, 2026
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Lots of amazing fresh releases to discover this week... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Leandro P. & Anthony Poteat "Just wanna say" (Grooveland Music Promo)
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Renowned Brazilian soulful house music label Grooveland Music return to Spirit of House with "Just wanna say" a paramount collaboration by from Brazilian producer Leandro P. and vocalist Anthony Poteat. The original version of "Just wanna say" (first released in June of last year on the labels "Soulful House Volume 03" compilation) is mellifluous slice of timeless soulful bliss oozing with the inimitable deep-rooted vocals of Anthony Poteat, sumptuous jazzed-up keys and a smooth yet intriguing organic musical backing. The icing on the cake are the magnificent soulful/deep house remixes by Bradford James, Jayphonic and Luchi & Raizer giving you plenty of choices to work the dance floor.
In the Spotlight: Lerato BeGood "Reason EP" (Vibe Music Show Promo)
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Don't miss out on this outstanding upcoming release by Lerato BeGood (Lerato Shibambo) entitled "Reason EP". Dropping in the coming days through Vibe Music Show, the EP includes four equally brilliant soulful house productions featuring the incredible vocals of Darkness Reign, Griffith Malo and Ole alongside luscious keys and glorious guitar; without any doubt it is next to impossible to pick a favorite from this stunning EP.
Reviews April 5, 2026
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We've prepared a truly varied update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Groove Junkies & Distant People & Nina Lares "River of silence" (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Soulful house music heavyweights Groove Junkies (Evan Landes) and Distant People (Joey Silvero) join forces with Los Angeles songstress Nina Lares for the indisputably paramount soulful production "River of silence". Beyond any question, the expertly crafted "River of silence" with a smooth yet enthralling rich organic musical backdrop laying the foundation for the inimitable haunting vocals of Nina Lares, illustrious keys and celestial pads is a timeless slice of soulful goodness by no means to be missed..,
Reviews March 29, 2026
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A rather quiet week but still some gems to discover... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Ralf GUM meets Thuso Wa Sibini "Dream's alive" (GoGo Music Promo)
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Critically acclaimed DJ/producer Ralf GUM teams up with South African vocalist extraordinaire Thuso Wa Sibini for the undeniably paramount "Dream's alive" released on celebrated GoGo Music. Without any doubt, the impeccable haunting vocals of Thuso Wa Sibini together with the sumptuous keys and enthralling rich organic musical backdrop are sure to make you yearn for more... The cherry on top is the dub oozing with a downright hypnotic yet soulful vibe. By no means to be missed...<
In the Spotlight: Reggie Steele & Dawn Williams "Vulnerable" (David Harness Remix) (Makin' Moves Promo)
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In fall 2023, Makin' Moves blessed us with a towering vocal duet by Reggie Steele and Dawn Souluvn Williams entitled "Vulnerable", now this glamorous soulful gem returns in a brilliant remix by David Harness. Previously only released on vinyl, this unquestionably soulful yet tantalizing rework with captivating deeply groovin' rhythms leading the way for the amazing vocal stylings of Reggie Steele and Dawn Souluvn Williams and lush keys is guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy...
Reviews March 22, 2026
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A fully loaded updated with lots of soulful gems to discover... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Soulmekanikz & Hannah Khemoh "Hold you to it" (Bedfunk Records Promo)
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Production duo The Soulmekanikz make their debut on critically acclaimed Bedfunk Records with the paramount "Hold you to it" featuring vocalist extraordinaire Hannah Khemoh. Indisputably, "Hold you to it" featuring the unmatched haunting vocals of Hannah Khemoh, illustrious keys and heavenly pads over an infectious rich organic musical backing is timeless soulful bliss guaranteed to make you yearn for more... Not to forget to mention the fervid underground-esque dub sure to send the dancers into a frenzy...
In the Spotlight: Brutha Basil & Jihad Muhammad "We need peace" (Brukel Music Promo)
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Don't miss out on this indisputably fantastic collaboration by Brutha Basil with Jihad Muhammad entitled "We need peace" coming soon to Brukel Music. Without any doubt, on "We need peace" Brutha Basil and Jihad Muhammad reunite for an uncontested dance floor favorite using smooth yet downright enthralling deepened rhythms as foundation for Brutha Basil's momentous spoken word poetry and sumptuous keys by Shawn Lucas. Unquestionably, "We need peace" will send shivers down your spine...
Reviews March 15, 2026
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Soulful heat continues with this weeks update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Andy Compton & Shamrock & The Rurals "The rhythm of nature" (Peng Music Promo)
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Without any doubt, critically acclaimed DJ/producer Andy Compton and South African artist Shamrock bless us with the absolutely phenomenal full length album "The rhythm of nature". The duo has crafted a blissful sonic journey inspired by the raw beauty of the natural world that fuses Andy Compton's deep-rooted influences in soul, jazz and funk with Shamrock's rich African musical heritage. Featuring guest musicians Pete Morris, Charlie Hearnshaw, Bongani Sessionist, Kafele Bandele and Linda Tokhwe and vocals by Shamrock and Nekoye Ommeh, the incredibly eclectic "The rhythm of nature" defies easy categorization and is by no means to be missed...
Reviews March 8, 2026
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A truly eclectic selection of fresh vibes is ready to be checked out... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Anane "It looks like love" (Nervous Records Promo)
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Don't miss out on Anane's unquestionably paramount remake of Goody Goody's 1978 all-time dance music classic "It looks like love" to be released through Nervous Records in a couple of weeks. With this release, Anane steps forward with her first solo production to date, blessing us with a scintillating downright indisputable dance floor favorite sure to make you yearn fore more thanks her eminent rendition of the unforgettable lyrics, sublime strings, silky strings, wicked guitar riffs and irresistibly thumpin' rhythms. For the first remix, Anane teams up with Christian Mantini for a killer dub oozing with a hypnotic deepened vibe. Next is Jamie 3:26 who adds his beloved disco inspired touch to the track, followed by Wnoise who contributes a driving incredibly mesmerizing afro house rework, and Manda Moor & Sirus Hood who serve a fervid underground house remix. The instrumental of the original is closing the package.
Reviews March 1, 2026
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We hope you enjoy our selection of the week as much as we do...
Pick of the Week: ONR Expensive featuring Blax (SA) "MJOLO" (Organized Noize Recordingz Promo)
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Don't miss out on the smooth and melodious yet tantalizing "MJOLO" by ONR Expensive (Thamaga Mojapelo) and Blax (Bolokang Nakana) scheduled for a March release on Organized Noize Recordingz. Beyond question, this paramount soulful production using a smooth organic musical backing as foundation for the unmatched deep-rooted vocals of Blax, sumptuous keys and dreamful pads is guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: Soulfuledge & The Nyte Moods Band "Why we fall" (Nyte Music Promo)
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Watch out for this undeniably towering soulful collaboration by Soulfuledge with UK jazz-funk newcomers The Nyte Moods Band entitled "Why we fall" forthcoming to celebrated Nyte Music... Without any doubt, "Why we fall" featuring amazing heartfelt female vocals, mellifluous keys, heavenly chord progressions and wicked guitar over a smooth yet captivating rich organic backdrop is glamorous soulful bliss by no means to be missed...
Reviews February 22, 2026
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Lots of soulful vocal gems to discover this week... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Hippie Torrales & David Benus present Louise Smith "Life can be so cruel" (What Is Hip Records Promo)
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We welcome What Is Hip Records to Spirit of House with the indisputably paramount "Life can be so cruel" a collaboration by Legendary American DJ/producer Hippie Torrales with David Benus and Louise Smith. Without any doubt, "Life can be so cruel" using a smooth yet undeniably spell binding rich organic musical backing as foundation for the unmatched deep-rooted vocals of Louise Smith and illustrious jazzed-up keys is sure to make you yearn for more... A timeless slice of soulful bliss by no means to be missed.
Reviews February 15, 2026
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Soulful goodness with some deep house on top is ready to be checked out... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Fred Everything & Sapele "A long time coming" (Unreleased Version) (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
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Coming soon to Lazy Days Recordings is the previously unreleased house version of "A long time coming", one of the standout cuts from Fred Everything's critically acclaimed full length album "Love, care, kindness & hope". Beyond question, Fred Everything has been pulling out all the stops to grace us with a sure-fire dance floor favorite that combines Sapele's incomparable 70s-style vocals with illustrious old school inspired chords, sublime horns and smooth yet intriguingly thumpin' deepened rhythms. By no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies & Distant People & MissFly "Dreaming" (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Next up on renowned MoreHouse Records is "Dreaming" an undeniably fantastic collaboration by soulful house music heavyweights Groove Junkies (Evan Landes) and Distant People (Joey Silvero) with celebrated Canadian songstress MissFly. Without any doubt, "Dreaming" featuring the unmatched evocative spoken words and vocals of MissFly, sumptuous keys, enchanting flute and grand saxophone over a smooth yet spell binding rich organic musical backing is timeless soulful bliss....
Reviews February 8, 2026
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An undeniably eclectic update is ready for you to check out... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Wez Whynt & Earl W Green "Body heat" (K.G Sunset Remix) (Good Vibrations Music Promo)
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In summer of 2020, we introduced you to the downright paramount"Body heat" by UK DJ/producer Wez Whynt featuring South African vocalist Earl W. Green. Fast forward to today, and Good Vibrations Music bless us with with an undeniably fabulous late night interpretation by South African producer K.G Sunset that combines the unrivaled heartfelt vocals of Earl W. Green with luxurious keys, celestial chords and smooth deeply groovin' rhythms. Not to forget to mention the killer dub spreading an irresistible hypnotic vibe.
In the Spotlight: Ralf GUM meets Chinua Hawk "Mirrors" (GoGo Music Promo)
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Critically acclaimed GoGo Music kick off the new year in proper style with the indisputably towering "Mirrors" by DJ/producer Ralf GUM and renowned singer/songwriter Chinua Hawk. Without any question, "Mirrors" featuring the unequaled deep-rooted vocals of Chinua Hawk, sumptuous keys, heavenly pads and sublime horns over an infectious funk soaked musical backing is sure to make you yearn for more... This timeless soulful gem is by no means to be missed.
Reviews February 1, 2026
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Soulful heat continues with this weeks update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Evelyn 'Champagne' King "Love come down" (Dr. Packer Remix) (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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In late 2024, Quantize Recordings blessed us with a fantastic disco infused soulful house reproduction by Ezel & DJ Spen of Evelyn 'Champagne' King's 1982 all-time dance music anthem "Love come down". Fast forward to present day, and this timeless classic returns ins a phenomenal re-imagination by Dr. Packer who has been pulling out all the stops to take Evelyn 'Champagne' King's newly recorded absolutely formidable vocals to all new heights. Beyond question, this uber soulful interpretation staying true and respectful to the original is sure to send shivers down your spine...
In the Spotlight: Brutha Basil & Kelvin Sylvester "Ten house commandments" (Brukel Music Promo)
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Celebrated Brukel Music kick off the new year in proper style with this sure-fire dance floor favorite by Brutha Basil and Kelvin Sylvester entitled "Ten house commandments". Without any doubt, "Ten house commandments" featuring the unmatched momentous spoken words and sumptuous keys over downright spell bindings rhythms is sure to ignite the dance floor and cast a spell on you... With both expertly crafted afro house and deep house mixes included, this timeless message of unwritten house music etiquette is by no means to be missed...
Reviews January 25, 2026
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Another packed updated with the latest in soulful and afro house is ready... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Ambrosia "Brand new love" (Franke Estevez FUZION ClubMixed) (Fuzion Records Promo)
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Turn back the clock to February 2012 when we reviewed the paramount "Brand new love" by gifted musician and producer George Mena (rip) and highly esteemed songstress Ambrosia on MK Records, an inimitable slice of soulful dance music bringing back memories of yesteryear laced with the unrivaled sultry vocals by Ambrosia (complete with superb remixes by Jose Burgos and PolyRhythm). Fast forward to present day, and Franke Estevez blesses us with an awe-inspiring re-imagination of this timeless soulful gem, delivering both a glamorous soulful rendition and a scintillating disco/funk infused interpretation. Also included in the package is the original version by George Mena. By no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Pat Bedeau & Rona Ray "Never stop" (Bedfunk Records Promo)
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DJ/producer Pat Bedeau and vocalist extraordinaire Rona Ray are back together for the tow4ring "Never stop", the follow up single to previous their hit collaborations "I'm fine" and "Lost & found". Without question, "Never stop"featuring the impeccable vocal stylings of Rona Ray and keyboard wizardry of Ziggy Funk over a smooth yet spell binding rich organic musical backing is top-notch soulful house music sure to ignite the dance floor.../p>
Reviews January 18, 2026
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Lots of fresh soulful house music to choose from this week, we hope you enjoy our selection...
Pick of the Week: Mikki Afflick & Marcos Martinez "I got you" (Soul Sun Soul Music Promo)
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Past September, celebrated DJ/producer Mikki Afflick and childhood friend Marcos Martinez (collectively knows as Kuna Tribe Productions) blessed us with "Voices" their ingenious take on the 1979 jazz classic "Little sunflower" by Freddie Hubbard, now they are back with the awe-inspiring "I got you" an undisputed dance floor anthem for years to come. Without any doubt, "I got you" featuring the unmistakable sultry vocals of Core Via Soul alongside sumptuous jazzy keys and celestial pads by Jerrell Battle over a smooth yet downright spell binding organic afrotastic backdrop is guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy...
In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies & Opolopo & Solara "We rise" (Opolopo No More Lies Remix) (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Back in 2018, acclaimed MoreHouse Records graced us with "We rise" an inspiring and undeniably timeless soulful collaboration by Groove Junkies (Evan Landes) with Opolopo (Peter Major) laced with the unrivaled haunting vocals of songstress Solara, now they present brand new remixes by Opolopo (with remixes by Groove N' Soul aka Groove Junkies and ReelSoul to follow soon). Unquestionably, Opolopo's glamorous soulful re-imagination oozing with his landmark scintillating boogietastic sensibility is guaranteed to make yo yearn for more... By no means to be missed.
Reviews January 11, 2026
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We welcome you to the new year with a fully loaded update... enjoy !!
Next Update on January 11, 2026
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As we celebrate the holiday season, we will take a short break and will be back with the next update on January 11, 2026.
We wish everyone a Happy New Year !!
Mike Fossati
Pick of the Week: Cleveland P Jones "Nights (you feel like getting down)" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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Don't miss out on this phenomenal re-imagination of Billy Ocean's timeless 1980 classic "Nights (you feel like getting down)" by critically acclaimed vocalist Cleveland P. Jones and label head DJ Spen that honors the originals legacy while providing a fresh contemporary vibe sure to make you yearn for more. Featuring an awe-inspiring rendition of the memorable lyrics by Cleveland P. Jones, this remake comes both in a scintillating classic reproduction by DJ Spen and Michele Chiavarini that stays true and respectful to the original as well as an enchanting afro infused soulful house interpretation by DJ Spen and Ezel.
Reviews Dezember 21, 2025
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With Christmas only couple of days ways, there are still some soulful gems to discover... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: David Lyn featuring JTtheVoice "Hey lord" (Global Diplomacy Productions Promo)
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Don't miss out on these indisputably paramount soulful house remixes (previously only available on an extremely limited 12" vinyl release) of David Lyn's "Hey lord" featuring the unequaled deep-rooted vocals of South Africa's JTtheVoice forthcoming to Global Diplomacy Productions. The original version (released in 2024 as part of David Lyn's debut album "The world I hear (essence of life)") has been reworked by N'Dinga Gaba and Elbert Phillips, without any doubt both these highly esteemed DJs/producers have been pulling out all the stops to bless us with expertly crafted soulful re-imaginations sure to stand the test of time...
In the Spotlight: Various "Phuture Past 15 Years of Phuture Shock Musik" (Sampler EP) (Phuture Shock Musik Promo)
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In celebration of their 15th anniversary, critically acclaimed Phuture Shock Music present the "Phuture Past: 15 Years of Phuture Shock Musik" compilation which taps into the past, present and future of the labels ever-evolving catalogue, simultaneously showcasing the labels boundary-pushing sounds. Ahead of the full length album scheduled to drop in early 2026, a limited vinyl only sampler featuring four brand new tracks will be released: The a-side features Trinidadian Deep who contributes "Anger wave" oozing with his landmark truly beloved deeply spiritual and hypnotic sound, and Karmasound whose "Puzzles" is an enchanting jazz influenced broken beat gem. The flip side features Yuu Udagawa with the spacy "Prismatic time" an inebriant synth-laden slice of electro complete with trippy vocals, and "Yer rite" by Sentinel 793 a mesmeric bruk'n'bass chugger laced with jazzy overtones and mellifluous flute.
Reviews Dezember 14, 2025
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Winter heat continues with this weeks update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: DJ Ryte Nou & Marcus Harris & Venessa Jackson "Have some fun" (Bedfunk Records Promo)
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In August of this year, we were celebrating the phantasmagorical "Do you" a collaboration by Detroit's dynamic duo DJ Ryte Nou and Marcus Harris with South African singer/songwriter Venessa Jackson. The trio returns to Bedfunk Records with the fantastic follow-up single "Have some fun", without any doubt this expertly crafted soulful gem oozing with the unmatched sultry vocals of Venessa Jackson, sumptuous keys and a downright smooth yet spell binding deeply groovin' musical backing is sure to send shivers down your spine... By no means to be missed.
In the Spotlight: DJ Erv & Brutha Basil "Put in that work" (Brukel Music Promo)
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The latest offering from Brukel Music is the eminent "Put in that work" by DJ Erv and Brutha Basil, a mellifluous undeniably melodic song not just for dancing but to evoke thought. Most definitely, "Put in that work" using a smooth yet captivating organic musical backing as foundation for Brutha Basil's unmistakable momentous spoken words, lush keys and heavenly chord progressions is guaranteed to cast a spell on you... Essential.
Reviews Dezember 7, 2025
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The heat is on with this weeks eclectic update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Koffee Paige "Black blessings" (Aqua Sol Recordings Promo)
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Forthcoming to Aqua Sol Recordings is the phenomenal Big Logan produced "Black blessings" by Koffee Paige (The Floetress). Without any question, "Black blessings" using an enthralling organic musical backing as foundation for the unrivaled momentous spoken word poetry of Koffee Paige, illustrious organ and luscious keys is sure to ignite the dance floor... Not to forget to mention the super dope 'Organ-Izer Edit' by Luis 'Loowee R' Rivera included in the package.
In the Spotlight: David Morales featuring Leroy Burgess "Come on" (DIRIDIM Promo)
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Coming soon to David Morales' celebrated DIRIDIM label is "Come on", a towering collaboration by legendary DJ/producer/remixer David Morales with prolific singer/songwriter/keyboard player/producer Leroy Burgess. Indisputably, this glamorous soulful gem featuring the one-of-a-kind passionate vocals of Leroy Burgess, uplifting piano and celestial chord progressions over an infectious organic backdrop is sure to make you yearn for more...
Reviews November 30, 2025
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Soulful goodness continues with this weeks loaded update...
Pick of the Week: Distant People & Donald Sheffey "Shine" (Soulful Evolution Promo)
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Acclaimed DJ/producer Distant People (Joey Silvero) and celebrated singer/songwriter Donald Sheffey join forced for the outstanding "Shine" to be released shortly through Soulful Evolution. Without doubt, this glamorous soulful gem oozing with Donald Sheffey's unmistakable deeply felt vocals, sumptuous keys, heavenly pads and a smooth yet spell binding rich organic musical back is sure to make you yearn for more...
Reviews November 23, 2025
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Another curated selection of fresh soulful vibes is ready for you to check out...
Pick of the Week: Oliver Dollar "Contemporary" (Rekids Promo)
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After releasing four celebrated EPs on Rekids, German house music artist Oliver Dollar is about to unleash his brilliant "Contemporary" full length album on the label. Included on "Contemporary" are collaborations with the likes of Nils Ohrmann, Hazmat Live, ADMN, Seven Davis Jr., Austin Ato, Brillstein, Harvard Bass, Ben Silver and Boogs, not to forget to mention the featured guest vocalists Phil WZK, Billy Love, Apropos and Boog Brown. This ingenious truly mind-blowing album has been in the works for four years, without doubt you're taken on a captivating musical journey through the various flavors modern house music has to offer. By no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: The Jargons & ZuluMafia featuring Golden Lady "Going though it" (Memories Promo)
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Don't miss out on this soul oozing afro-deep gem forthcoming to Memories (the label founded by acclaimed DJ/producer Rocco Rodamaal in 2017)... The glamorous "Going through it" by dynamic deep house duo The Jargons and seasoned producer ZuluMafia features the beautiful vocals of Golden Lady, beyond question this expertly crafted timeless track using smooth yet enthralling rhythms as foundation for inimitable evocative vocals of Golden Lady, bodacious keys and heavenly pads is sure to make you yearn for more...
Reviews November 16, 2025
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We carefully selected the new gems featured this week... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Matt Masters featuring Oliver Night "Made of glory" (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
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Next up on Canadian house music label Lazy Days Recordings is the towering "Made of glory" a collaboration by Matt Masters with Oliver Night. Indisputably, the expertly crafted "Made of glory" laced with the unrivaled emotive vocals of Oliver Night, sublime jazzy keys, dreamy pads and intriguingly thumpin' rhythms is a timeless deep house track sure to cast a spell on you... The cherry on top are the stunning remixes by Fred Everything who adds his beloved trademark touch to take the track to the next level.
In the Spotlight: Pat Bedeau & Hannah Khemoh "Fly" (Bedfunk Records Promo)
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Bedfunk Records celebrate their fiftieth release in proper style with "Fly" a glamorous slice of soulful bliss by label founder and DJ/producer Pat Bedeau and vocalist Hannah Khemoh. Without any doubt, "Fly" featuring the unmatched sultry vocals of Hannah Khemoh and keyboard wizardry of Ziggy Funk over a smooth yet captivating rich organic musical backing is guaranteed to make you yearn for more... By no means to be missed.
Reviews November 9, 2025
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Yet another weekly fully loaded update is ready for you to check out...
Pick of the Week: Nova Fronteira featuring Fernanda Reis "Moral tem hora" (SPRY Records Promo)
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We proudly introduce you to "Moral tem hora", the first release of Michele Chiavarini's Brazilian guise Nova Fronteira on SPRY Records. Beyond doubt, this towering remake of "Moral tem hora" (the song was written by the legendary Valle Brothers and originally recorded by Cristina Camargo in 1980) is sure to make you yearn for more thanks to the awe-inspiring Portuguese vocals by Fernanda Reis, sumptuous keys, sublime horn section, heavenly strings, wicked guitar and infectious 80's Brazilian disco/funk/boogie influenced rich organic musical backing. This glamorous sun drenched gem is by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies & ReelSoul "Bittersweet symphony" (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Don't miss on this truly special release by Groove Junkies (Evan Landes) and William 'ReelSoul' Rodriguez (aka Groove N' Soul) who add their unique soulful four-to-the-floor spin to "Bittersweet symphony" by The Verve, one of the most beloved anthem of the 1990's. Beyond question, their interpretation laced with an enchanting rendition of the unforgettable lyrics by Evan Landes, bodacious keys and smooth yet spell binding rhythms stays true to the spirit and emotional intensity of the original yet transforms the song into a soulful house gem sure to stand the test of time.
Reviews November 2, 2025
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Yet another overload of new music this week, we hope you enjoy our selection...
Pick of the Week: Brutha Basil & DJ Erv "Trick or treat (the Halloween Theme)" ( Brukel Music Promo)
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If you're afraid of the bogeyman, this one might not be for you... Undeniably, something truly unique awaits you with "Trick or treat (the Halloween Theme)" by Brutha Basil and DJ Erv, a freaky somewhat spooky track laced with the unmistakable momentous spoken words and menacing laughter of Brutha Basil, wicked keys and inexorably thumpin' deepened rhythms. The dub makes for a great DJ tool to work the dance floor into ecstasy...
In the Spotlight: Peter Mac & Earl W. Green "Distant lovers" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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Canadian native Peter Mac teams up with South African singer/songwriter extraordinaire Earl W. Green for the towering "Distant lovers" coming soon to Quantize Recordings. Originally featured on the "Quantize 2025 Summer Sampler EP", "Distant lovers" featuring the unmatched deep-rooted vocals of Earl W. Green, sublime jazzy keys and dreamy pads over a smooth yet intriguing organic musical backing is sure to stand the test of time. The cherry on top is the marvelous remix by DJ Spen & ReelSoul oozing with an uplifting soulful vibe sure to make you yearn for more.
Reviews October 26, 2025
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Lots of fresh soulful and afro vibes to discover this week - enjoy... !!
Pick of the Week: Various "PENG ADE Sampler 2025" (Peng Music Promo)
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Watch out for Peng Music as they have a few dope releases scheduled for the coming weeks. First up is "Acid Andy's Jamz" by Andy Compton & The Rurals loaded with three equally brilliant deep acid house jams, one of which is a collaboration with Californian outfit Blue Dream. Next up is "Fun" the first single from Portishead vocalist Kennedy John Charles's forthcoming debut album. The original version is a scintillating groovey affair, with EVM 128 contributing a killer broken beat remix. Finally, Andy Compton & The Rurals team up with lyricist TrueMendouss for an excellent two track release: "War" is a fantastic deep acid house track, while "The other side (long way home)" is a beautiful laidback down-tempo jam.
In the Spotlight: Laroye & MissFly "No more hiding" (Melchyor A Remix) (Soul N Pepa Records Promo)
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In December of last year, French producer Laroye and Canadian songstress MissFly graced us with "No more hiding", a tried and tested soulful yet intriguing production oozing with the enticing spoken words and vocals of MissFly. The track returns to the dance floor in a glamorous uber soulful remix by Melchyor A who combines MissFly's unmatched vocals with mellifluous melodies and smooth deeply groovin' rhythms.
Reviews October 19 2025
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A somewhat quieter week yet still lots of soulful gems to discover... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Mr. Eclectic & N'Dinga Gaba featuring Unqle Chriz "Tell 'em (how you feel)" (Pasqua Records Promo)
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Pasqua Records label head Mr. Eclectic teams up with Global Diplomacy Productions label head N'Dinga Gaba and South African vocalist extraordinaire Unqle Chriz (Christopher Baloyi) for the paramount "Tell 'em (how you feel)". Without any question, "Tell 'em (how you feel)" oozing with the unequaled deep-rooted vocal stylings of Unqle Chriz, sumptuous keys and smooth yet intriguing deepened rhythms is guaranteed to make you yearn for more... By no means to be missed.
In the Spotlight: Brutha Basil & Cee ElAssaad "Who are you" (Brukel Music Promo)
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Renowned DJ/producer/artist Brutha Basil is gracing us with not one but two fabulous new release coming soon to Brukel Music. "Who are you" is a collaboration with Moroccan afro house maestro Cee ElAssaad, beyond the shadow of a doubt the indisputably enthralling afrocentric rhythms together with Brutha Basil's momentous spoken words, the phat keys and mesmerizing dreamy pads are guaranteed to take over dance floors around the globe by storm.
In the Spotlight: Brutha Basil & Masaki Morii "The deepness" (Brukel Music Promo)
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Renowned DJ/producer/artist Brutha Basil is gracing us with not one but two fabulous new release coming soon to Brukel Music. On "The deepness", Brutha Basils joins forces with Japanese DJ/producer Masaki Morii to create a downright hypnotic slice of soul oozing late night goodness that features his momentous spoken word poetry, sublime jazzy keys and tantalizing galactical chord progressions over spell binding deeply thumpin' rhythms.
Reviews October 12, 2025
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We have prepared an XL update for you this week and hope you enjoy...
Pick of the Week: David Morales and Janice Robinson "There must be love 2025" (DIRIDIM Records Promo)
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Legendary DJ/producer/remixer David Morales and vocalist extraordinare Janice Robinson truly bless us with their 2025 interpretation of their 2015 club anthem "There must be love" out soon on DIRIDIM Records. Without any doubt, Janice Robinson's incredible soaring vocals together with the bodacious keys, celestial pads and inexorably driving rhythms are sure to send the dancers into a frenzy. The somewhat deeper 'Dub' that comes stripped of the vocals spreads a downright hypnotic vibe, while Kieloh (the duo of Roberto Lopez and Antony Fennel) contribute a mesmerizing fusion of afro house rhythms with melodic techno on their innovative remix.
In the Spotlight: Ralf GUM meets Mahabhuke "Baleea" (GoGo Music Promo)
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Don't miss out on "Baleea", a masterly crafted timeless soulful production by critically acclaimed DJ/producer Ralf GUM and gifted singer/songwriter Mahabhuke available through esteemed GoGo Music. Indisputably, "Baleea" using a lively undeniably spell binding rich organic musical backing as foundation for enchanting melodies and the unrivaled haunting vocals of Mahabhuke s is sure to send shivers down your spine...
Reviews October 5, 2025
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The soulful goodness continues with this weeks update, don't miss to check it out...