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The team of Dom Navarra and Antonio Navarra return with the marvelous "Endless possibilities", a sublime production featuring the unmistakable sensitive vocals of Antonio Navarra and delectable keys and chords over smooth yet infectious percussive rhythms. On remix duty we have Justin Imperiale who relaxes the vibe on his truly soulful remix, followed by John Crockett who injects his beloved melodious touch. Next is Trancemicsoul getting utterly deep and soulful on his fascinating version laced with galactic chords. Finally, Deep Sixty blesses us with his bodacious deep interpretation fueled with warm melodies and killer keys. An essential slice of soulful vocal house not to be missed. |
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History repeats itself as GoGo Music follow-up the highly acclaimed "Capricorn" by 60 Hertz Project with another seminal instrumental production courtesy of South Africa's Lesego Sefako aka Sir LSG. "Sax in the city" is a spiritually deep production featuring an incredible saxophone by Mac Z alongside gorgeous keys and chords over thrilling rhythms. Raw Artistic Soul stays close to the original on his remix, an eleven minute journey into deepest truly hypnotic grounds that oozes with exquisite melodies and intriguing percussive elements. Next is Nastee Nev who contributes a glamorous laidback interpretation built around a fiery yet smooth backdrop that is laced with a grand jazzy piano that perfectly complements the saxophone. |
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As a regular guest of Spirit of House and lover of House music you connect Chicago as being the birth place for House music; those familiar with the roots of House music know that Disco, Funk and Soul played a vital role in its development and evolvement, and they are also aware that Chicago always had much more to offer than just House music. The "Real Sound of Chicago" series looks back at the early stages of the city's dance era, featuring lots of rare in demand material selected by Mr. Peabody Records, a record shop in southside Chicago founded by true lovers of music who devote their time on nothing but the best in music. While originally ought to be a musical insight from the Black underground Dance material made in Chicago, the latest installment sub-titled "Underground Disco & Boogie" presents dance music from all around the globe as well, taking the compilation series to a whole new level. A real treasure not to be missed. |
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We are all over this outstanding release since being sent the seven track sampler a couple of weeks back, now finally the compilation is available in its full glory, featuring an eclectic selection of seventeen un-mixed tracks and a delectable continuous mix by Spain's Kiko Navarro. Aptly titled "A long hot Summer", this release is all about uplifting summery vibes oozing with gorgeous melodies and smooth yet infectious rhythms, featuring both well known and brand new yet to be released tunes re-mixed and re-edited by Kiko Navarro as well as unforgotten gems from the KingStreet / NightGrooves back catalog. An essential album that will please any lover of Balearic, soulful and vocal house. |
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One of the most admired deep house combos ever, The Rurals, return in a triumphant way with their brand new long player "Ocean". Andy Compton, mastermind and creator of The Rurals, has invited an illustrious list of artists to participate in the project including singers Ladybird, Jaidene Veda, Diviniti, Magic Soul, Rowan and Irantzu, as well as celebrated musicians Charlie Hernshaw, Pete Morris, Andy Barton and Jeff Bass - the result speaks for itself as from beginning to the end, the eleven songs of the album take you on a journey through mind, body and soul, letting you explore the beauty and elegance of soulful deep house music only The Rurals can deliver. This is as good as it gets - a sure-fire candidate for album of the year. |
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South Africa's ZuluMafia (Simphiwe Nhlapho) returns with two marvelous vocal productions to be released in the coming months, both featuring the vocal talents of Zethu who impresses with her deeply felt performance. Whether it is "L'overture" or "I can't let you go", what you get is top-notch deep house with that beloved South African touch that makes you yearning for more thanks to thrilling mesmerizing rhythms and delicious melodies, complete with a selection of slammin' truly versatile remixes by the likes of Ohk Ost, Mr. Cooper, DJ Ouder, Mxdope, Joeking, Lamulka Arts, DJ Zero and Chuck Black. Neither of these two released are to be missed so put them on top of your shopping list. Soulful house at its best - essential. |
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Here we have the 10th release for Tone Control Records - and what a musical gem this is !! Tomson & Benedict team up with South African artist Bantu Soul to enter deepest grounds with "Blind", a mesmerizing production oozing with their signature tech-soul flavored deep house sounds that is taken to the next level by Bantu Soul's outstanding vocal performance. Alton Miller keeps the vibe deep while giving the track a woody organic touch on this remix perfect for late nite play, while Opologo reworks the song into a thrilling boogie monster. Also included is a cool instrumental edit and a techier 'Telepathy Dub' that is absolutely remorseless. One not to be missed. |
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What a beauty we have here courtesy of Tortured Soul's own Jason 'JKriv' Kriveloff !! "Another night" is the debut release for his brand new label Deep&Disco Records that will be home for his original productions as well as contributions from other artists down with the timeless Disco/boogie vibes. "Another night" is a modern boogie production featuring sultry vocals by Adeline Michele that oozes with a classic soul-funk flavored disco feel. UK's legendary edit-master Greg Wilson is responsible for the extended version, while Tortured Soul compadre Ethan White delivers a groovy housed-up workout featuring sublime keys over a fiery backing. |
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Last years summer anthem "In time" by Richard Earnshaw which features Erik Dillard and the one and only Roy Ayers returns in fresh remixes by some of the biggest legends in business who take the song to a whole new level - Tom Moulton and John Morales. First up is Tom Moulton's amazing soulful remix oozing with a timeless uplifting Disco feel, followed by John Morales paramount percussive interpretation coming your way in three equally intoxicating versions. Also included is a peak time remix by Rasmus Faber, a deeper than deep old school tinged dub by Groovefinder and a cool 'Richard Earnshaw vs Grant Nelson' edit. Simply essential - make sure to put it on top of your purchase list. |
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Solid Ground Records, one of the definitive labels for soulful house music, blesses us with their fantastic "Summer Sampler" that oozes with soulful flavas from beginning to the end, giving us a preview on things to come in the near future. There is the previously released "I'm so grateful" by Benedetto & Farina featuring LT Brown in a grandiose underground-ish remix by Danny Clark, "I got for U" by Berardio & Sonatore (in the Seb Skalski remix), "Here it comes again" by Bobby Trenton featuring Beverly, "More than enough" by Danny Clark which features the legendary gospel house diva SuSu Bobien (what a dream combination this is), "Keep on" by Deep & Soul Project featuring Danny and "Time" by Distant People featuring spoken word artist Mona Bode (in the Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart remix). A release guaranteed to make you yearn for more... |









