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Album Review: Dimitri from Paris presents "Get Down with the Philly Sound" (BBE Records 2xCD Promo) |
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Written by Mike Fossati
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Saturday, 01 May 2010 17:50 |
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Beyond doubt, Philly Disco was elemental for the development of dance music as we know and love it today. Now, for the first time ever, there is a comprehensive compilation to document the birth of Disco in Philadelphia and the work of the unsung musicians who played on the numerous timeless classics we all admire so much. Think of legendary names such as Gamble & Huff (producers), Tom Moulton (remixer), Earl Young (founder of The Trammps and creator of the 4/4 Disco drum pattern) - and of course the artists: Harold Melvin & Blue Notes, The Trammps, Teddy Pendergrass, Eddie Kendricks, Philly Devotions, Carl Bean, John Davis... This project is presented by Dimitri from Paris who has selected fourteen exemplary songs from the Philly Disco era for the first CD, while the second CD includes exclusive remixes and edits he created especially for this project. An essential purchase that is also available on deluxe limited double-vinyl's including bonus material. |
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In the Spotlight: Marcelo Cruz featuring Nadine Navarre "Deeper love" (Deep'N'Sound Records CD Promo) |
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Written by Mike Fossati
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Saturday, 01 May 2010 17:47 |
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** Exclusive Preview ** The beautiful "Deeper love" by Marcelo Cruz is a slick production featuring deeply felt vocals by Nadine Navarre alongside stylish keys over a funky bassline driven percussive backdrop, with the instrumental version adding extra keys to fortify the musical bliss. Justin Imperiale deepens the vibe and adds a delicious guitar by Ian Fisher on his relaxed remix, while Joe Rizla serves both a jazz-funk drenched workout and a deeper than deep truly melodious version. |
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Written by Mike Fossati
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Saturday, 01 May 2010 17:44 |
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Picks of the Week
Ferry Ultra featuring Ann Sexton "Rising up" (Peppermint Jam Records CD Promo)
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Ferry Ultra teams up with soul legend Ann Sexton to present "Rising up", the follow up to last years gorgeous "Let me do my thang" (which featured another legend - Gwen McCrae). The feel good "Rising up" is an old skool styled soul-funk masterpiece in its original form, taken to deepest mesmeric tech-soul grounds by AtJazz. Soul Minority turn the track into a luscious late night house favorite, while Trancemicsoul's laidback interpretation oozes with sweet percussion, sounds of the sea and glorious melodies. |
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Written by Mike Fossati
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Thursday, 29 April 2010 22:08 |
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Even after announcing end of 2009 to cut down the reviews of tracky/techy stuff and focus on soulful vocal house, it was only a few weeks ago I consequently put this into place. At the same time I started to become more selective on what will get reviewed.
On another note, the site was moved to a new server a few weeks ago. This should have resolved some known issues (like our weekly newsletter being marked as SPAM).
Regards,
Mike Fossati
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Fresh Grooves Volume 580, mixed by Michael Fossati |
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Written by Mike Fossati
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Saturday, 24 April 2010 18:09 |
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Back to the normal 80 minute format this week, but as usual we keep the vibe soulful... enjoy !!
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Album Review: Andy Compton "Kholofelo" (Peng Records CD Promo) |
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Written by Mike Fossati
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Saturday, 24 April 2010 18:07 |
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Andy Compton of The Rurals family has been a household name in the house music scene for over 15 years now, but only now he releases his first solo album titled "Kholofelo" which includes a total of eleven masterful songs, some previously released as singles, some unheard of and brand new. Andy Compton teams up with various musicians, singers and poets on this project to present an eclectic blend which the label describes as "Afrodevon Deep Soul Music" - and we couldn't agree more, from beginning to the end this diversified album is sheer musical bliss !! An essential purchase. |
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In the Spotlight: Andy Compton featuring Diviniti "Where I want to be" (Peng Records CD Promo) |
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Written by Mike Fossati
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Saturday, 24 April 2010 18:04 |
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"Where I want to be" is the third collaboration between Andy Compton and Diviniti, and like its predecessors "In love again" and "In time" this one is to become a favorite with any lover of soulful house for sure. Diviniti's deeply felt vocals are combined with gorgeous keys, beautiful jazzy saxophone and lovely guitar, with the deep mellow backing giving the track a dreamy feel. The remixes are courtesy of Matthew Bandy who deepens the vibe to create a late night anthem fueled with lush chords, Bittersuite who goes deeply stompin' on his melodious take (he also contributes the old skool flavored 'Deepsystems Dub') and finally Bazil's delicious laidback interpretations. Essential purchase. |
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Written by Mike Fossati
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Saturday, 24 April 2010 17:59 |
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Picks of the Week
Wil Milton & Rodney Carter introduce Butterfli Gypsi P "Gypsy love" (Blak Ink Records CD Promo)
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With "Gypsy love", Wil Milton and Rodney Carter present up and coming star Butterfli Gypsi P aka Patty Moreno Fletcher who impresses with a sultry vocal performance on her debut release. The 'LickQuid NYC' mixes are on a sweet'n'deep tribal-esque tip, with celestial keys accompanying the vocals. The resistless 'Deep Gypsy' mixes take the track to deeper territory, featuring gorgeous keys and chords over a somewhat raw old-school inspired groove. |
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