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- Pick of the Week: Pat Bedeau & Imaani "Fool for you" (Sean McCabe Remixes) (Bedfunk Records Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Max Sinal featuring Sio "Counting stars" (Soul Quest Records Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Gwen Bunn "Extra mile" (Terry Hunter Remix) (Mirror Ball Recordings Promo)
- Reviews July 26 2026
- Charts July 26, 2026
- Pick of the Week: Atjazz & Fred Everything "Line in the sand" / "Conquest" (Versions) (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
Pick of the Week: Pat Bedeau & Imaani "Fool for you" (Sean McCabe Remixes) (Bedfunk Records Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
Turn back the clock to summer of last year when we were celebrating "Fool for you" by DJ/producer Pat Bedeau, a glamorous soulful production laced with the inimitable passionate vocals of Imaani, lush keys, celestial chords and an intriguing organic backdrop. Fast forward to present day, and Bedfunk Records bless us with indisputably towering remixes by Sean McCabe who introduces sumptuous keys, heavenly chord progressions and smooth yet downright enthralling rhythms to take this timeless song to all new heights. Don't miss to check out Sean McCabe's dreamful reprise sure to send shivers down your spine... By no means to be missed.
In the Spotlight: Max Sinal featuring Sio "Counting stars" (Soul Quest Records Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
Forthcoming to Soul Quest Records is "Counting start" an undoubtedly brilliant collaboration by Soul Quest co-founder Max Sinal with South African poet, singer/songwriter and spoken word artist Sio. Beyond any question, the expertly crafted "Counting stars" featuring the eminent spoken word poetry of Sio alongside warm melodious keys, ethereal pads and smooth yet spell binding deeply groovin' rhythms is a timeless slice of soul oozing deep house guaranteed to make you yearn for more...
In the Spotlight: Gwen Bunn "Extra mile" (Terry Hunter Remix) (Mirror Ball Recordings Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
The latest offering from renowned Mirror Ball Recordings are these undeniably splendorous Terry Hunter remixes of "Extra mile" by Gwen Bunn (you can find the original version on her album "The Interim Vol. 1" released in June 2026). Without any doubt, Terry Hunter has been pulling out all the stops to grace us with a glorious soulful house re-imagination of the original that blends Gwen Bunn's unmatched heartfelt vocals with warm enchanting melodies and a deepened smoothly groovin' organic musical backing.
Reviews July 26 2026
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
We go XL with this weeks loaded update of soulful goodness... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Atjazz & Fred Everything "Line in the sand" / "Conquest" (Versions) (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
In spring of this year, we introduced you to the absolutely phenomenal and ingenious "8 days" full length album by Atjazz (Martin Iveson) and Fred Everything (Frederic Blais), now Lazy Days Recordings present full single releases of "Line in the sand" and "Conquest", two of the albums stand out cuts. First up we have the fantastic "Line in the sand" featuring the amazing haunting vocals of Ernesto & The Basement Gospel (aka Jonatan Bäckelie) that arrives in a hypnotizing 'Vocal Dub', instrumental and more laidback 2-step edit. Next up is "Conquest" that comes in an extended version and two undeniably brilliant dub mixes that take the track into the realms of late night and deep house.
In the Spotlight: John Redmond "Don't give up" (Patina Skye Music Promo)
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Back in 1997, Blue Frog Recordings released the outstanding double a-side release "Don't give up" and "To get by" produced by Rick Lenoir, with the vocals performed in grand style by John Redmond. Fast forward to present day, and critically acclaimed Patina Skye Music re-release this timeless soulful house gem laced with the unmistakable deep-rooted vocals of John Redmond. Alongside the original 'Pure Soul Mix' form 1997, the package includes a previously unreleased remix by House of Jazz plus an eclectic selection of remixes by Chicago House Music pioneer Rick Lenoir sure to make you yearn for more...
Reviews July 19 2026
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Summer moves on, so do we with the weekly updates... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: DJ Spen presents "The Praise Party" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
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Beyond question, with his brand new full length album "The Praise Party", DJ Spen has outdone himself... This absolutely phenomenal album (created to give thanks and praise to the lord and savior Jesus Christ for the marvelous things he has done and continues to do) carries the legacy forward that DJ Spen, one of the key architects of gospel house music, created when he launched his weekly Sunday "Praise Party" live stream during the pandemic. "The Praise Party" is a true labor of love, with DJ Spen delivering fifteen uplifting songs that feature an illustrious list of guest artists including Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman, Angelica de No, Inaya Day, Richard Burton, Tasha LaRae, Dr. David Anderson, Robin S, Randy Roberts, Vonita White, Marylin and Cleveland P. Jones. Not to forget to mention that DJ Spen collaborated with an exceptional lineup of producers that includes Kelly G, ReelSoul, David Harness, Jeff Straw, Thommy Davis, Kasper Burnstein and Gary Hudgins.