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Album Review: Various "Classic House Grooves: Mixed by Daishi Dance & DJ Kawasaki" (KingStreet Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 March 2013
Classic House Grooves: Mixed by Daishi Dance & DJ Kawasaki

Daishi Dance and DJ Kawasaki, two of Japan's top DJ's and house music producers, bless us with a paramount selection of unforgettable classics and neo-classic gems from the truly awe-inspiring back catalogue from King Street / Nite Grooves, but this is not all as each of them also contributes a masterly continuous mix oozing with his incomparable style, including some of their own productions/remixes such as Daishi Dance's remix of "Life time" by Urban Soul or DJ Kawasaki's remix of "Stalk you" by Ananda Project featuring Avery Sunshine. On the classics front, you get gems such as Timmy Regisford's mix of "When can our love begin" by Kimara Lovelace, David Morales mix of "Glory glory" by Ananda Project featuringTerrance Downs, "We are one" by Blaze and "Everything U want" by DJ Oji & Carolyn Victorian to name just a few.

Pick of the Week: Deep Character & Mad Boss featuring Joe Flame "My friend" (Double Cheese Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 March 2013
Deep Character & Mad Boss featuring Joe Flame - My friend

Since the very first release, Italian label Double Cheese Records have been on an impressive winning streak, and without a doubt the success story will continue with the next release courtesy of Deep Character (DaSoul & Fabry Diglio) and Mad Boss who join forces with legendary Joe Flame. Together they present "My friend", an infectious underground-esque production on an old school tip featuring the enticing spoken word poetry by Joe Flame and lush keys over deep spell binding rhythms. On remix duty are Doc Link who adds his signature funk infused touch and Fiso Da Costa who contributes an exquisite afrolicious rendition. Highly recommended.

In the Spotlight: Phil Marwood featuring Sandra C. & Kafele "My spirit" (Soul Sun Soul Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 March 2013
Phil Marwood featuring Sandra C. & Kafele - My spirit

There ain't no stopping for Soul Sun Soul Music who have been dropping one gem after another in recent months... Their latest offering is the compelling "My spirit" by Phil Marwood which features seductive vocals by Sandra C., grand jazzy trumpet by Kafele and luscious keys over a relentlessly thumpin' backdrop. The track is taken to the next level by label head Mikki Afflick whose tribal-esque afro-deep interpretation is pure magic, and Adam Rios & Mark Francis who inject their beloved Shelter sound. A sure-fire floor weapon by no means to be missed...

Reviews March 24, 2013

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 23 March 2013

Enjoy this weeks update bringing you the latest in soulful house music...

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Album Review: John Morales presents "The M&M Mixes Volume 3" (BBE Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 19 March 2013
John Morales presents "The M&M Mixes Volume 3" In November 2009, we were celebrating the release of "The M&M Mixes", in February 2011 the history lesson continued with volume two which featured a selection of John Morales' finest moments. Now volume three is here, and to cut a long story short, John Morales who is considered one of the most influential remix pioneers truly blesses us with definitive versions of many well known club classics, with almost all of the remixes featured being never before heard versions of some of the most influential music by some of the most credible artists of the 70's and 80's: Barry White, Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, Jean Carn, Donald Byrd and The Blackbyrds, The Jones Girls, Curtis Hairston, Side Effect, Loleatta Holloway, Skyy, Instant Funk, Loose Joints, Salsoul Orchestra, Raw Silk - the list of legends goes on and on... We know it has been said before, but this truly is the legacy of the M&M mixes... A masterpiece by no means to be missed.

"The M&M Mixes Volume 3" is out now on two limited double vinyls, with a 3xCD pack, digital versions with exclusive bonus mixes and a 2xCD instrumental pack to follow in a month time. Needless to say this is is an essential release for any dance music lover, and quite simply it is one of the best releases in years, bringing back the sound that helped build and define what dance music is all about these days.

Album Review: Various "Melomania Records Various Artists Vol. 3" (Melomania Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 March 2013
Melomania Records Various Artists Vol. 3

Melomania Records present the third installment in their "Various Artists" series, and similar to its two predecessors it is a feast for the ears. A total of twelve tracks from the likes of France Deep SA, Ta-Ice, SoulPoizen, Christian Scott, Jahbue featuring Tyrone, Little D & Stamy, Paso Doble featuring Zano, De VibeTribe featuring Packer, Giorgio Bassetti, Blistic Soul and Anthony K are included in this truly massive package, each of them letting you enjoy and experience only the best in the many different flavors South African house music has to offer. Highly recommended to be checked out.

Pick of the Week: Kenny Bobien & Jose Burgos "I need you" (Salt Shaker Music CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 March 2013
Kenny Bobien & Jose Burgos - I need you

The Salt Shaker Music Group are about to launch "The Classic Rework Series" which will focus on classic dance favorites reworked and reimagined by some of the top names from the dance music community. The first release in the series is this fabulous cover of the unforgettable Sylvester classic "I need you" performed by none other than legendary Kenny Bobien and produced by Jose Burgos, not to forget to mention the cameo musical appearance by house music diva Dawn Tallman. Their interpretation of "I need you" stays true to the original yet takes the song to all new heights thanks to Kenny Bobien's inimitable vocals and Jose Burgos' famous old school inspired production. A timeless soulful gem by no means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Nkokhi featuring Botshelo Huma "Something new" (Tribe Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 March 2013
Nkokhi featuring Botshelo Huma - Something new

South African house music continues to take over dance floors all over the globe, and beyond doubt this ingenious production by Nkokhi featuring vocalist Botshelo Huma will be on the forefront of this movement. The original version of "Something new" combines smooth yet infectious percussive afro-tribal rhythms with deeply rooted vocals by Botshelo Huma, grand jazzy keys and heavenly synth melodies - simply breathtaking. But this is not all as both Josh Milan and Oral Deep add their magic touch and deliver phenomenal remixes which take the song to all new heights. A superb release which has timeless written all over...

Reviews March 17, 2013

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 16 March 2013

With the Winter Music Conference in full effect, there is lots of fresh music to discover this week... enjoy the huge update !!

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Album Review: Various "Smooth Agent Africa Compilation Vol. 1" (Smooth Agent Africa CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 March 2013
Smooth Agent Africa Compilation Vol. 1

This phenomenal compilation features not less than fifteen tracks taken from past and upcoming releases on Smooth Agent Africa, selected by South Africa's DJ Razor and Sean Kwinda of Anarchy Music along with label head Sean Smith. Not much needs to be said about this compilation featuring awesome productions from the likes of DarQknight, Monocles & Slezz, Napoleons, Deejay Bongzin, Deep Monks and Soultones SA (to name just a few) beside you are taken on an exhilarating journey through deep'n'soulful South African inspired house music you wish would never end. This compilation is simply breath-taking, with each of the tracks guaranteed to make you yearn for more.

Pick of the Week: Dolls Combers featuring James Lavonz "Nothing lasts forever" (Dolls Combers Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 March 2013
Dolls Combers featuring James Lavonz - Nothing lasts forever

Italy's Dolls Combers are back on Spirit of House with "Nothing lasts forever", a marvelous soul/jazz oozing production on a laidback tip featuring heartfelt vocals by James Lavonz, grand jazzy keys and heavenly chords over a smoothly stompin' organic backdrop. The Funklovers contribute two masterly orchestrated versions, with the first one being a fabulous soul/funk infused interpretation, while the second one gives the song an uplifting old school inspired Disco-Funk feel. Completing the package are Mangesto with their fantastic deep rendition spreading a warm melodious feel on the dance floor. This soulful gem having timeless written all over is by no means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: DJ Pope featuring Adrian Blu "I'm in luv" (2013 Remixes)(POJI Records CD Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 09 March 2013
DJ Pope featuring Adrian Blu - I'm in luv (2013 Remixes)

Lets turn back the clock to 2007 when POJI Records released the unforgettable "House of Love" album which features many timeless productions by DJ Pope and DJ Oji. Fast forward to 2013 and "I'm in luv", one of the standout tracks from the album produced and written by DJ Pope and performed by Adrian 'Blu' Moore, gets a full single release. Whether it is the original 2007 version or the brand new interpretations, "I'm in luv" is sheer musical bliss, oozing with a deeply rooted rendition of the lyrics by Adrian 'Blu' Moore, grand keys and smooth yet spell binding rhythms. In other words, a timeless soulful gem from straight from heaven guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

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