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- Pick of the Week: Jaidene Veda "Smells like teen spirit" (Doug Gomez Remix) (Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Ralf GUM meets Trigmatic "Fire" (GoGo Music Promo)
- Reviews March 23, 2025
- Charts March 23, 2025
- Pick of the Week: Tasha LaRae "Right now" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Wez Whynt & Syren Rivers "Half crazy" (Househead London Promo)
Pick of the Week: Jaidene Veda "Smells like teen spirit" (Doug Gomez Remix) (Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
In late 2023, we celebrated Jaidene Veda's fantastic cover version of "Smells like teen spirit", a song by American rock Nirvana dating back to 1991 (taken from their second album "Nevermind") that featured the mind-boggling original acoustic version alongside magical Eric Kupper remixes. Fast forward to present day, and we are blessed with a paramount undeniably mellifluous yet enthralling interpretation by Doug Gomez who combines Jaidene Veda's eminent sultry rendition of the unforgettable lyrics with bodacious keys, dreamy pads and an intriguing rich organic musical backing.
In the Spotlight: Ralf GUM meets Trigmatic "Fire" (GoGo Music Promo)
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Critically acclaimed DJ/producer Ralf GUM and Ghana's multiple award winning artist Trigmatic follow up their 2021 hit single "Alikoto" with a brand new collaboration entitled "Fire". Without any doubt, the masterly crafted "Fire" using smooth yet spell bindingly pulsating organic rhythms as foundation for the truly fabulous vocal stylings of Trigmatic, sumptuous keys and grand horns is sure to make you yearn for more...
Reviews March 23, 2025
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Don't miss out on this weeks updated loaded with lots of fresh gems... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Tasha LaRae "Right now" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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In fall of 2019, we were celebrating "Tasha" the undeniably mind-blowing debut artist album of Tasha LaRae. Now the acclaimed recording artist and vocalist for hip hop titans Arrested Development returns with her sophomore album "Right now" where she collaborates with some of the finest producers in soulful house music: John Morales, Neil Pierce, Beat Rivals, DJ Spen, Thommy Davis, Gershon Jackson, Kenny Jaeger, John Khan, Soullab, Yooks, Soulista and Shino Blackk. Without any question, this phenomenal collection of masterly penned original songs and remakes of timeless classics such as "Running away" by Roy Ayers, "Falling in love" by Surface, "Wishing on a star" by Rose Royce, "The real thing" by Stevie Wonder, "What you won't do for love" by Bobby Caldwell and "This masquerade" by Leon Russell perfectly showcases her unequaled vocal stylings and is sure to dominate dance floors around the globe. This testament to Tasha LaRae's unrelenting talent is not to be missed.
In the Spotlight: Wez Whynt & Syren Rivers "Half crazy" (Househead London Promo)
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Celebrated Househead London sent out an absolutely massive WMC 2025 package that includes this paramount soulful jewel by acclaimed DJ/producer Wez Whynt and singer Syren Rivers. First to be released is the enthralling original version oozing with the unrivaled deep-rooted vocals of Syren Rivers, luscious keys, enchanting pads and downright intriguing rhythms. Dropping a bit later is the undeniably fantastic remix by KG Sunset whose soothed out interpretation combines Syren Rivers vocals with sumptuous keys and a smooth rich organic musical backing. A timeless soulful jewel by no means to be missed...
In the Spotlight: Neapolitan Soul featuring Unqle Chriz "Roots in the streets" (Neapolitan Soul Records Promo)
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Italian DJ/producer Neapolitan Soul (Luca Morrone) returns to Spirit of House with the phantamagorical "Roots in the street" featuring South African vocalist Unqle Chriz (Christopher Baloyi). To make a long story short, "Roots in the streets" featuring the unmatched heartfelt spoken words and vocals of Unqle Chriz alongside illustrious jazzed-up keys, heavenly chords and an infectious funk drenched musical backing is sheer musical bliss...
Reviews March 16, 2025
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Lots of quality fresh music hit our inbox this week, so we had to be selective once again... we hope you enjoy our selection.
Pick of the Week: The Rurals "Time keeps passing on" (Peng Music Promo)
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This year, The Rurals celebrate thirty years since their very first release in 1995 - congratulations from Spirit of House to Andy Compton & The Rurals on this incredible milestones. To commemorate this special moment, they have prepared their 32nd album "Time keeps passing on" that features an illustrious list of musicians and singers including Pete Morris, Shamrock, Hal Sutherland, Charlie Hearnshaw, Celestine and Kayenne Live. From the first to the last track, this outstanding and truly eclectic album perfectly showcases The Rurals unique unequivocal seminal deep house sound.