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- Pick of the Week: Atjazz & Fred Everything "Line in the sand" / "Conquest" (Versions) (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
- In the Spotlight: John Redmond "Don't give up" (Patina Skye Music Promo)
- Reviews July 19 2026
- Charts July 19, 2026
- Pick of the Week: DJ Spen presents "The Praise Party" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Kennedy John Charles "Find me" (Peng Music Promo)
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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- Written by: Mike Fossati
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.
In the Spotlight: Kennedy John Charles "Find me" (Peng Music Promo)
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Without any doubt, the towering "Find me" by Kennedy John Charles (the latest single taken from his forthcoming full length album) will send shivers down your spine through his impeccable vocal stylings, the sumptuous jazzed-up keys, heavenly pads and a smooth deeply groovin' rich organic musical backing. The cherry on top are the pre-eminent remixes by The Rurals who contribute a scintillating broken beat interpretation and South Africa's LeLanga who delivers an undeniably mesmerizing deep house rendition.
Reviews July 12 2026
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With summer in full effect, another weekly update brings the heat... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Various "Soul in the Horn Act 4: Remixes & Bonuses" (Soul in the Horn Promo)
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New York City's globally celebrated music movement and cultural institution Soul In The Horn present "Soul in the Horn Act 4: Remixes & Bonuses", the final chapter in their critically acclaimed "Soul in the Horn" compilation series. This awe-inspiring collection of dance floor favorites is a celebration of the sound, spirit, and community that have made Soul In The Horn one of the most respected platforms in contemporary soulful music culture. Curated by founders DProsper and Natasha Diggs, the release is loaded with exclusive remixes, dance floor weapons and future classics from an an all-star cast of musical innovators. Not less than eighteen tracks that weave together house, jazz, afro-latin influences, deep rhythms and timeless songwriting are included, featuring an extraordinary cast of artists, producers, musicians, remixers and vocalists from across the global soulful music community.
In the Spotlight: Trinidadian Deep "Deep rooted isle" (FatSouls Records Promo)
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Don't miss out on "Deep rooted isle" the brand new indisputably mind-boggling three track EP by Trinidadian Deep scheduled for a release on FatSouls Records in the coming weeks. Most definitely, Trinidadian Deep has been pulling out all the stops to bless us with three equally brilliant late night compositions oozing with his landmark truly beloved deeply spiritual and hypnotic sound; undeniably the mesmerizing melodies and irresistible percussive rhythms will ignite dance floors across the globe...