Vick Lavender presents another musical gem on his unrivaled Sophisticado label with "You are my everything" by the Dolls Combers, a timeless production featuring fabulous heartfelt vocals by the one and only Mario Inchausti alongside a gorgeous jazzy orchestration over a laidback funk drenched backdrop. But it doesn't end here as the release comes complete with incredible remixes by Carlos Vargas who relaxes the feel on his smooth percussive take, Deep Xcape who deliver two exquisite deep reworkings, label head Vick Lavender who contributes masterly interpretations oozing with his beloved vintage sound and last but not least DeJay Cease who turns up the heat slightly. Essential, we recommend you put it in top of your shopping list.

Earlier this year, renowned Peng Records presented the inaugural release of their brand new afro-deep label Peng Africa, created by Andy Compton and Mthulisi Patrick, now the label presents an amazing compilation titled "Silulu Vol. 1" that lets you experience first-hand what is happening right now in South African underground dance music. Artists such as Kojo Akusa, Nathan X, Cafrodeep, The Heavy Quarterz, Sumu Tribe, Gordheaven and Soul Side Up to name just a few impress with their spell binding, mind-blowing productions oozing with a fresh, deep and soulful sound. There is plenty more to come from the label, and as we said earlier "we can't wait to hear more from this label..."

After dropping the massive single "Again" in fall 2010 and being praised for his remix of "I'm Africa" by Mikki Afflick featuring Mona Bode earlier this year, Khanya Balani is about to release his debut long player "Vanity" through Soul Sun Soul Music. "Vanity" is an outstanding album featuring an ingenious selection of both vocal and instrumental productions taking you on a thrilling journey to deepest house music territory, showcasing Khanya Balani's talent and love for music. Included is a previously unreleased 'Afro Mix' by Trinidadian Deep of "Again". Essential and not to be missed.

A few weeks ago SoulFree Records blessed us with the laster chapter in the Black Sauce saga titled "Can't stop the world", now they drop the next bomb courtesy of KemeticJust aka Justin Chapman. "What you want" comes in two distinctive equally fantastic flavors. The 'Original Househeads Mix' is truly deep and infectious, featuring emotive male vocals, classy guitar and delectable keys and chords. The masterly orchestrated, broken beat styled 'Latin Tinge Remix' relaxes the vibe and gives the track a masterly jazzy latinesque feel, complete with additional vocals. A musical gem not to be missed.

Since being launched in September 2007, Loco Records has become one of the finest deep house labels (in 2010, sub-label Loco Records Supreme was added to the family) that has been keeping the quality high through all their releases, now they celebrate their 50th release with a twenty track retrospection on the labels catalogue. This release represents some of their biggest hits from well known artists and producers such as label owners Karol XVII & MB Valence, Maya Jane Coles, Soul Minority, Robert Owens, Milton Jackson or DZeta N' Basile to name but a few. Simply the best deep house selection we heard in years... in other words, an essential release.

In 2009 and 2010, KingStreet released two installments of "Divas on KingStreet", presenting a throwback on some of the legendary and contemporary house music female vocalists featured on the label. Now its time for the male version titled "Kings on KingStreet", which put in simple words is an eclectic selection of classic tunes from the extensive, unrivaled catalogue of KingStreet that features many of house music biggest legends from the last two decades - Underground Dance Artists United for Life featuring Byron Stingily, Reggie Hall, Mentalinstrum featuring Giant Storm, Rhythm Section featuring Diamond Temple, Bassmental featuring Charles McDougald, Dennis Ferrer featuring KT Brooks, Kenny Bobien... the list goes on and on, letting the names speak for themselves.

Mustafa and Tasita D'Mour present the latest chapter in a series of highly successful collaboration with their masterly cover version of the timeless 1979 classic "The boss", written by legendary duo Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson and performed by the one and only Diana Ross. Just listen to the paramount 'Acoustic Version' and you know what we are talking about... For the lovers of soulful house music, there is plenty to choose from: Mustafa stays respectful to the original on his laidback wonderfully orchestrated 'Soulful Mix', D-Malice deepens the vibe on his thrilling vocal and dub versions, Groove Assassin contributes a smooth percussive workout, Frisco gives you an electro-synth fueled remix and finally newcomers Antonio Eudi & Michel Saad deliver a classic interpretation. And before we forget - there are more mixes to follow on part two.

The beautiful original version of Ultra Tone's "Dreamer" which features sultry vocals by Thandi Draai was released back in April of this year, now fresh mixes are here, taking the track to the next level. All the remixes are deep and soulful yet infectious, with Max Martinez giving the track a melodious jazzy feel on his thumpin' interpretation, Kimozaki turning out a hypnotizing afro-deep workout laced with grand piano and dramatic synths, Cuebar smoothing things down on his sublime afro-deep remix fueled with delectable keys and chords, and finally Kojo Asuka enters deepest grounds on his thrilling rework oozing with gorgeous melodies. Make no mistake and don't miss out on this outstanding release.