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Our final selection for an In the Spotlight review is this fantastic remake of the beloved Fingers Inc. classic "Never no more lonely" (taken from their seminal full length album "Another side" released in 1988) forthcoming to POJI Records. Beyond doubt, Consuela Ivy delivers an amazing truly eminent rendition of the memorable lyrics on the K'Ture and DJ Oji produced remake offered in two equally breathtaking interpretations. Kicking things off is an impeccable unquestionably glamorous tribute to the timeless Fingers Inc. original, followed by the ingenious 'Groove & Bang' mix oozing with a fresh organic vibe that is soulful yet captivating. In other words, this outstanding take on the Fingers Inc. classic is sure to send shivers down your spine...
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Don't miss out on our final update for the year featuring some exclusives... enjoy !!
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In November of last year, we were celebrating Harold Matthews Jr's downright phenomenal "Peripheral vision" full length album, a genre-spanning journey drawing influences from a multitude of angles and providing a true reflection of Harold Matthews Jr's passion for song writing and spoken word. In April respectively in May of this year , Good Vibrations Music gave us "Peripheral Revision EP Vol. 1" and "Peripheral Revision EP Vol. 2", now to conclude Harold Matthews Jr's "Peripheral vision" album project, the label has pulled together a collection of remixes of songs from the album (including three previously unreleased remixes). The likes of Glenn Underground, Kaidi Tatham, Turbojazz, Wipe The Needle, Piers Kirwan, Haze City, Urban Soul Lab and label owner Sean McCabe have all added their magical touch to bless us with an immaculate selection of remixes touching various corners of soulful house, broken beat, nu jazz and hip-hop, perfectly complimenting Harold Matthew's unmatched lyrical style alongside guest vocalists.
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In spring of this year, Soul N Pepa dropped "Live your life" by Canadian DJ/producer Jackman Jones, a glamorous soulful production laced with the unrivaled deep rooted vocals of vocalist extraordinaire Ed Ramsey. Now the track returns in a downright towering remix by French DJ/producer Laroye who combines Ed Ramsey's incredible vocals with sumptuous keys, heavenly pads and a smooth yet spell binding organic musical backing to take the track to soulful heaven. By no means to be missed...
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This weeks update is truly eclectic and has some cool cuts to discover... enjoy !!
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Finally, Bayacou Records get ready to unveil "Take me home" the long awaited collaboration album between DJ/producer/multi-instrumentalist Ezel and singer/songwriter Rona Ray in early 2024. Indisputably, the duo have created a timeless masterpiece which features their previous hit singles "History repeating", "Don't know yet", "No gravity" and "Hard to stay away" alongside a beautiful intro track and ten new songs (including the title track just released on promo). To make it short, "Take me home" perfectly showcases Ezel's unmatched musicianship, ingenuity and versatility as well as the unrivaled and truly impeccable vocal stylings of Rona Ray; beyond question this absolutely phenomenal album is by no means to be missed.
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Back in spring of 2021, we were celebrating the towering "Wake up" by label head Pat Bedeau laced with the inimitable haunting vocals of Cleveland Jones. Now this timeless soulful jewels returns in a fabulous remix by South Africa's SoulLab (Kagiso Mokgatle & Kagiso Mathibe) whose uber soulful and melodious yet intriguing interpretation oozing with their beloved landmark sound is sure to make you yearn for more..
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Another jam-packed weekly update is ready for you... enjoy !!
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Don't miss out on this scintillating trip down memory lane as legendary New Generation Records bless us with this unreleased soulful jewel dating back to 1992. Produced by Willy Washington, "Now you're my heaven" is a classic New Jersey garage anthem sure to make you yearn for more thanks to the unmatched deeply felt vocals of Teddy B Jamison, sumptuous keys, glorious vibes and enthralling rhythms. The cherry on top is the eclectic downright phenomenal selection of remixes by Corey Holmes, Shino Blackk, DJ Pope, Big Moses and Larry LaBirt & Rashad Muhammad making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version...
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Courtesy of renowned Italian DJ/producer Luis Radio and South African singer and songwriter Earl W. Green comes the glamorous "All you got" out soon on Groovebom Records. Without any doubt, the unrivaled deep-rooted vocals of Earl W Green together with the bodacious keys, grandiose horns and the laidback yet compelling organic musical backing are sure send shivers down your spine...
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This week we have prepared a truly eclectic update for you... enjoy !!
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Watch out for "Culture bandit" the phenomenal second single taken from the forthcoming Peacey album "Play it by ear". Making its way to AtJazz Records in the coming weeks, "Culture bandit" features ingenious (sometimes manic) spoken words by Vanessa Hidary alongside enticing keys and downright inexorable percussive rhythms. The cherry on top are the mind-blowing remixes by Osunlade and AtJazz both adding their landmark touch to take the track to a whole different level. In other words, this sure-fire dance floor weapons is by no means to be missed...