Not many words are needed to describe this wonderful album by L.A.M.P, the duo of Andy Compton (Bristol based front man and producer of celebrated soulful house music ensemble The Rurals) and fabulous Parisian songstress Ladybird (aka Julie Monnin who continuously impresses us with her inimitable deeply rooted vocal performances). "Shades of green" is sheer music bliss and features thirteen masterly orchestrated songs which take you on a glamorous journey though soothing soul music flavored with elements of jazz, funk, reggae and acoustic soul. To cut a long story short, "Shades of green" is a masterpiece having timeless written all over - truly a delightful musical excursion you wish would never end...

New Generation Records, the legendary New Jersey based house label which has kept house music real since 1989, truly bless us with the latest single by house music diva Dawn Souluvn Williams titled "Givin' up, never stop" (the follow-up to her worldwide club hit "Thankful") which is produced by Derrick Ricky Nelson and Kev Kruz. This masterly orchestrated soul/funk infused house music jewel has timeless written all over, with Dawn Souluvn Williams impressing with her outstanding emotive rendition of the lyrics. On top of the pre-eminent original version, there are stellar remixes by The Soul Creative, Big Moses, Ricci Melillo, Tony Jesus, Punch Zanzibar & Flip Ent. and Don Juan Benito & Antoine Qua all adding their distinctive soulful touch, giving you plenty choices to work the floor. Essential.

What an amazing slice of soulful house music we have here... Anthony 'Luka' Kasirivu joins forces with songstress Jaidene Veda for "Overstanding", a deep enchanting production using deep moody rhythms as playground for Jaidene Veda's inimitable sultry vocals and freaky atmospheric melodies. The remixes by Sir LSG and Anthony Nicholson take the song to a whole new level, with Sir LSG relaxing the vibe on his soothing interpretation laced with exquisite keys, while Anthony Nicholson adds his magical truly unrivaled deep spiritual touch to the song. Finally, there is Jaidene Veda's masterly alternate take on the original version which features a fantastic saxophone solo by Stephan Edward Williams.

Back in summer of 2008, Grooveland Music blessed us with the phenomenal "Eu soul" by the Brazilian Soul Crew, a soulful gem having timeless written all over which features the unmistakable deeply rooted vocals of Andre. The 'Brazilian Remixes' followed later in the same year, now the time has come for the 'South African Edition' which features brand new truly ingenious and eclectic re-imaginations from the motherland, with the likes of 60 Hertz Project, C.9ine, DJ Harris, DJ Mtshepang, Nastee Nev, V.Underground and Zulu's At Work all adding their distinctive soulful/deep/afro touch the song, giving you plenty of choices to work the floor. Each of these new interpretations is simply breathtaking, taking this unforgettable classic by the Brazilian Soul Crew to all new heights. Make no mistake, this is an essential remix package by no means to be missed. Digital promos will be available in late July.

Peng Africa's latest offering "Far away with the legend" comes courtesy of Lilac Jeans who join forces with South African Jazz legend Mr Vusi Ngwenya - to cut a long story short, "Far away with the legend" is sheer musical bliss, with smooth yet spell binding afrocentric rhythms leading the way for grand jazzy keys and a marvelous saxophone performed by Mr. Vusi Ngwenya. But this is not all as the release includes stellar re-imaginations by Paris Cesvette and Lele X & Kojo Akusa which take the track to the next level.

In March of this year, Soulab Records blessed us with the first volume of the phenomenal "Funky Party" compilation, now the second installment in the series is here, and what a musical delight it is... From beginning to the end, this is a refreshing and truly ingenious melting potof timeless soul/boogie infused funky grooves, keeping the focus on the leaders of the new school: Uptown Funk Empire, Cool Million, Los Charly's Orchestra, Fatback 4Way, Confection, Uraz Kurt, Moonshoes and Juan Laya & Jorge Montiel, not to forget to mention the illustrious list of vocalists: Melisa Morgan, Diane Marsh, Rotimo Soul, Cagri Ultay, Don Dolla, The Neutronics. Put your dancing shoes on, take the stereo out to the street, turn the volume up and get the block party going...

With "The Future", Cabana Recordings grace us with something truly special. Compiled by Aluku Rebels, "The Future" is a phenomenal and truly eclectic ten track selection of deep house music from producers from around the globe. Aluku Rebels & Beyond Tone, Mushroom Boyz, Jason Cheiron, Problem Child, Gemini Boys, Francesco Chiocci, Soulprovider, Bocka and Scaling Deep Music are the lucky ones having their glorious truly ingenious and hypnotizing deep house sounds featured on this breathtaking compilation. A remarkable deep house release guaranteed to set the floor on fire and send the crowd into a frenzy. Essential, by no means to be missed.

The utterly soulful "Let me show you" by Jonny Montana and Craig Stewart was originally released back in 2011 on vinyl and 2012 digitally as bonus track to "Slow & steady", now this wonderful song featuring the incomparable vocals of Diviniti, precious keys by Bennett Holland and delightful jazz guitar by Rick Holmes gets a full single release complete with stellar remixes which take the song to a whole new level. The original version oozes with the beloved organic jazz drench sound Jonny Montana and Craig Stewart are famous for, for the first time you can get your hands on the previously unreleased 'Original Keystrumental'. M&S (Ricky Morrison & Fran Sidoli) add their mesmerizing old school inspired touch, Jonathan Meyer turns up the heat on his remorselessly thumpin' rework laced with inebriant melodies, and Echofusion deepens the vibe on his melodious workout. Truly a soulful gem having timeless written all over...

Ever since being launched in late 2009, Solid Ground Records have been blessing us with nothing but the best in soulful house music, and without any doubt they continue to do so with their latest offering the "Summer Sampler 2013", a collection oozing with soul from beginning to the end, giving us a preview of things to come over the next couple of months. A total of eight truly phantasmagorical soulful sun drenched gems from an illustrious list of artists is included on this essential release: Alex Millet featuring Cinnamon Brown, Carlos Vargas featuring MJ White, Dave Storm, Distant People featuring Stephanie Cooke (included in the blazin' ho Reelsoul remix), Federico d'Alessio featuring Dawn S.Williams, MAQman & Selina Campbell, Rocco Careri & Arturo Macchiavelli and last but not least Wipe The Needle & Michael Procter - it doesn't get any better than this. A release guaranteed to send shivers down your spine...