Spirit of House
  • Home
  • Reviews
      • Back
      • Music Reviews
      • Movie Reviews
      • Magazine Reviews
      • Book Reviews
  • News
      • Back
      • News
      • InDaMix News
  • Charts
  • Interviews
  • Mixes
      • Back
      • Fresh Grooves
      • Classic Mixes
  • WMC / Miami
      • Back
      • 2010
      • 2008
      • 2007
      • 2006
      • 2002 - 2005

Search this Site

Connect with us...

Contact us...

You can contact us by completing the Contact Form.

Important Information...

Please check out this page for important information on music submissions for review consideration.

Reviews May 13, 2012

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 12 May 2012

Enjoy our latest selection of top quality soulful house music...

Read more …

Pick of the Week: DJ Hypnosis featuring Nickson "Far away" (Sci-Fi Productions CD Promo)

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 05 May 2012
DJ Hypnosis featuring Nickson - Far away

The original version of DJ Hypnosis' gorgeous "Far away" which features heavenly melodies and deeply felt vocals by Nickson was included on his EP "The DJ's Remedy" released last year through Stick-Out Music, now Sci-Fi Productions are about to drop the full single release complete with massive remixes. SK95 grace us with their deepened interpretation perfect for late night / early morning play thanks to melodious keys and gentle yet captivating rhythms, Gumzito's jazz flavored version keeps the vibe deep and infectious, and finally there are Lilac Jeans' marvelous remixes using thrilling percussive rhythms as playground for masterly keys which harmonize perfectly with Nickson's inimitable vocals. By not means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Yotam Avni featuring Chris Dockins "That's what the world needs" (Seasons Limited CD Promo)

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 05 May 2012
Yotam Avni featuring Chris Dockins - That's what the world needs

Hot on the heels of the marvelous "Time 2 go" comes the next bomb by Yotam Avni, presented by Jamie Thinnes's Seasons Records. "That's what the world needs" features the vocal talents of Chris Dockins who impresses with his heartfelt rendition of the lyrics on this timeless soulful production featuring grand keys over  sleek yet infectious rhythms. Yotam Avni's own hypnotizing '4 am Dub' features celestial synth melodies and deepens the vibe, while Matthew Bandy gives the track a spell binding underground-esque feel you can't resist to dance to. Not to forget to mention Terrence Parker who contributes a classic interpretation fueled with distinguished keys and chords. Essential and timeless.

Reviews May 6, 2012

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 05 May 2012

May is here, so is our latest update of only the best in soulful house music... enjoy !!

Read more …

Pick of the Week: Deep Xcape featuring Thandi Draai "Don't say no" (Vibe Boutique CD Promo)

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 28 April 2012
Deep Xcape featuring Thandi Draai - Don't say no

South Africa's production duo Deep Xcape (George Maduna & Dumisani Socatcha) and songstress Thandi Draai join forces to present "Don't say no", a soulful masterpiece by no means to be missed as the combination of Thandi Draai's inimitable sensual vocals, phenomenal jazzy keys and the laidback rhythms are guaranteed to send shivers down your spine and make you yearn for more. But it doesn't end here... The 'DeepXcape Club Mix' is a deep hypnotizing workout sure to send the crowd into a frenzy, V Underground gets bouncey on his beautiful laidback take, Vick Lavender graces us with a masterly nu-jazz broken beat version (features the keyboard wizardry of Mike Logan) which is taken to the next level by DeJay Cease's utterly soulful interpretation, Nastee Nev delivers a stylish deep house version and finally Monodeluxe get groovey on their gorgeous version. By not means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Deep Sixty featuring Cooks "Dance in Afrika" (Camio Records CD Promo)

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 28 April 2012
Deep Sixty featuring Cooks - Dance in Afrika

What a musical gem we get served by Camio Records... South Africa's Thabiso Mamogwa (Deep Sixty) is blessing us with the wonderful "Dance in Afrika", a splendorous production featuring uplifting vocals by Ndivhuwo 'Cooks' Mokono, sublime keys and luscious synth melodies over deep yet smooth rhythms. Label head Jonny Montana adds his signature organic jazz drenched touch to the song, complete with grand piano and beautiful flute, while Dom Navarra contributes something truly special with his deeper than deep somewhat moody interpretation laced with haunting sax and glamorous chord progressions. Essential.

Reviews April 29, 2012

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 28 April 2012

We've got only the best in soulful house for you this week... enjoy !!

Read more …

Pick of the Week: Stephanie Cooke & Diviniti "I believe in you" (Whasdat Music CD Promo)

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 21 April 2012
Stephanie Cooke & Diviniti - I believe in you

Since "I believe in you" first saw the light of the day on the "Whasdat Music's 2012 WMC Compilation" back in March of this year, it has been a favorite with DJ's and lovers of soulful house music alike. This virtuoso duet is produced by masterminds Groove Assassin and Pirahnahead and features phenomenal vocals by legendary house music divas Stephanie Cooke and Diviniti alongside beautiful guitar and delectable keys over smooth as silk yet infectious rhythms. An essential timeless soulful masterpiece by no means to be missed. Nuff said.

In the Spotlight: Yogi (Random Soul) & Steve K "Rhythm turns me on" (Universe Media CD Promo)

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 21 April 2012
Yogi (Random Soul) & Steve K - Rhythm turns me on

With "Rhythm turns me on" by Yogi (one half of Random Soul) and Steve K, Universe Media present a sure fire dance floor weapon featuring uplifting vocals and captivating keys over a spell binding funk soaked backdrop. Lots of truly tasty variations are included in the package, with Yogi himself serving a relentless bumpin' rework, JD73 contributing a wonderful Soul/Disco/Funk inspired interpretation, dEEP DJOE & Pedro Mazz delivering two equally soulful yet melodious remixes, Craig Stewart blessing us with a magnificent deep rework laced with heavenly melodies, and last but not least Yogi's Random Soul partner in crime Husky who pulls out all the stops on his unmistakable groovey rub.

Reviews April 22, 2012

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 21 April 2012

Enjoy another weekly update full of the latest soulful house music...

Read more …

Pick of the Week: Groove Junkies present Baskerville Jones "Born to flow" (MoreHouse Records CD Promo)

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 14 April 2012
Groove Junkies present Baskerville Jones - Born to flow

First things first - congratulation to both MoreHouse Records and Groove Junkies for a decade of nothing but the best in soulful house music !!! And what a way to start celebrating the ten year anniversary with the first collaboration of Groove Junkies' Evan Landes and songstress Baskerville Jones, the timeless soulful anthem "Born to flow" which is all about the vintage Groove Junkies sound and their love for music. The 'GJ Classic Vox' is utterly soulful yet truly infectious, with a spell binding funk soaked groove leading the way for Baskerville Jones' passionate vocals and luxurious keys, taken to the next level by the 'GJ Club Mix' which turns the heat up by stripping it down a bit yet keeping the feel soulful and melodious. South Africa's Shane D adds his signature soul-funk infused touch to the song, with the remorseless rhythms together with the glamorous keys and vocals creating an irresistible vibe.

In the Spotlight: JoVonn featuring Chavell "Don't touch me" (Deeptrax Digital CD Promo)

Details
Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 14 April 2012
JoVonn featuring Chavell - Don't touch me

Deeptrax Digital is a brand new label destined to become a favorite with any lover of soulful/deep house music alike - just listen to their two debut releases and you know what we are talking about... With "Don't touch me", legendary producer JoVonn Armstrong and songstress Chavell Singleton present an infectious slice of soulful underground house reminiscent of the early 90's with its deeper than deep truly remorseless rhythms, thrilling keys as only JoVonn can do and Chavell Singleton's inimitable sultry vocals. In other words - timeless and by not means to be missed. Remixes of this gem will follow soon.

  • 197
  • 198
  • 199
  • 200
  • 201
  • 202
  • 203
  • 204
  • 205
  • 206

Search this Site

Connect with us...

Contact us...

You can contact us by completing the Contact Form.

Important Information...

Please check out this page for important informtation on music submissions for review consideration.

© 1996 - 2026 Spirit of House
  • About Mike Fossati
  • Contact Us
  • Guestbook
  • Search Form
  • Disclaimer
  • Sitemap