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- Pick of the Week: Neal Conway Starring Adeva "Respect" (Urban Retro Music Group Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Various "Re:Quest Volume 1" (Soul Request Records Promo)
- Reviews September 20, 2026
- Charts September 20, 2026
- Pick of the Week: Andy Compton & The Rurals featuring Shamrock "Township to the world" (Peng Africa Promo)
- In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies & Munk Julious & Solara "Keep walkin'" (MoreHouse Records Promo)
Pick of the Week: Neal Conway Starring Adeva "Respect" (Urban Retro Music Group Promo)
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
Turn back the clock to 1988 when American house singer Adeva took over dance floors around the globe by storm when she released a towering house reworking of the Aretha Franklin hit "Respect". The track that boosted her career returns in an eclectic truly fabulous selection of re-imaginations by world-renowned producer/songwriter/DJ/remixer Neal Conway featuring guest artists T.J. on saxophone and Vinnie Adams on percussion. From the enthralling soulful house interpretation over the lively afro/latin/funk infused workout (the instrumental is sheer musical bliss) and the scintillating cosmic disco rendition to the Carl Bean "I was born this way" inspired classic disco mix, this package is unadulterated dance floor dynamite...
In the Spotlight: Various "Re:Quest Volume 1" (Soul Request Records Promo)
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Critically acclaimed Soul Quest Records open a new chapter with "Re:Quest Volume 1", the first installment in their brand new remix series dedicated to revisiting, reimagining and breathing fresh life into music from the label's celebrated back catalogue. First up is the fantastic Kai Alce vocal mix of "Simple love" by Slxm Sol laced with the incredible vocals of Laville and BB James and sublime trumped that oozes with a timeless and elegant atmospheric jazz infused vibe. Next up, Last Nubian transforms "Really love" by Sean Green that features silky-smooth vocals by Will Heard into a deep spiritual afro-tinged affair enriched with grand piano. Following is Wez Whynt who adds his magical touch to KingCrowney & Zoe Kypri's "Coat on" to deliver a glamorous soulful rework Putting Zoe Kypri's amazing vocals center stage. Finally, Max Sinal's "Healing" featuring the inimitable emotive vocals of Liv East gets a landmark bruk treatment by Sean Green.
Reviews September 20, 2026
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
Soulful heat continues with this weeks loaded update... enjoy !!
Pick of the Week: Andy Compton & The Rurals featuring Shamrock "Township to the world" (Peng Africa Promo)
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Make sure you don't miss out on the unequivocally phenomenal "Township to the world" by critically acclaimed DJ/producer Andy Compton and South African artist Shamrock. Without any doubt, the impeccable vocal stylings of Shamrock together with the enchanting melodies and enthralling deeper than deep afro groove are sure to make you yearn for more... The dub adds the brilliant saxophone of Charlie Hearnshaw, not to forget to mention the unquestionably fabulous remix by Shamrock taking the track to a whole new dimension.
In the Spotlight: Groove Junkies & Munk Julious & Solara "Keep walkin'" (MoreHouse Records Promo)
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Next up on MoreHouse Records is the undeniably towering "Keep walkin'" by Groove Junkies (Evan Landes), Munk Julious and songstress extraordinaire Solara. Indisputably, "Keep walkin'" oozing with the unrivaled haunting vocals of Solara, entrancing melodies and downright enthralling afrocentric rhythms will dominate dance floors around the globe for months to come... The icing on the cake is the marvelous remix by Doug Gomez that wraps Solara's amazing vocals around a smooth yet hypnotic deeply thumpin' groove, lush keys and heavenly pads to create a uncontested late night dance floor favorite.
Reviews September 13, 2026
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- Written by: Mike Fossati
The soulful vibes keep coming and coming, don't miss to check them out...
Pick of the Week: Atjazz & Fred Everything featuring Dominique Fils-Aime "Be my shelter" (Remixes) (Lazy Days Recordings Promo)
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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), then in June and July Lazy Days Recordings released "Line in the sand" and "Conquest" as singles. Coming next is the single release of "Be my shelter", the highly anticipated collaboration with illustrious Canadian jazz singer Dominique Fils-Aime. "Be my shelter" featuring the unrivaled haunting vocals of Dominique Fils-Aime has been remixed by Jimpster (Jamie Odell) who contributes a deep incredibly musical remix and Martin Iveson (Atjazz) who plays with sonic contrasts on his deep downright hypnotic remix. Finally, the release includes an extended version of the original album version.
In the Spotlight: Chillifunk presents "This Beat Ain't Broken" (Chillifunk Records Promo)
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Critically acclaimed Chillifunk Records was formed in 1996 by London-based DJ/production team Steven Harper aka Lofty and Dr. Bob Jones. Since 2020, the label has entered a new chapter under the direction of Lofty and Tom Davidson, continuing the original vision while introducing a new generation of artists alongside long-time friends and collaborators. Celebrating thirty years of independent soulful music, Chillifunk Records present "This Beat Ain't Broken" an absolutely awe-inspiring collection of masterly crafted jewels where jazz, soul, funk and electronic grooves come together naturally, creating a sound that is unmistakably its own. While some tracks lean towards broken beat the focus throughout is on rhythm, groove and percussion-led, funk-driven energy, all united by the musicality, warmth and soul that have always defined the Chillifunk sound.