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Pick of the Week: Mr. Eclectic & N'Dinga Gaba featuring Unqle Chriz "Tell 'em (how you feel)" (Pasqua Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 October 2025

Mr. Eclectic & N'Dinga Gaba featuring Unqle Chriz - Tell 'em (how you feel)Pasqua Records label head Mr. Eclectic teams up with Global Diplomacy Productions label head N'Dinga Gaba and South African vocalist extraordinaire Unqle Chriz (Christopher Baloyi) for the paramount "Tell 'em (how you feel)". Without any question, "Tell 'em (how you feel)" oozing with the unequaled deep-rooted vocal stylings of Unqle Chriz, sumptuous keys and smooth yet intriguing deepened rhythms is guaranteed to make you yearn for more... By no means to be missed.

In the Spotlight: Brutha Basil & Cee ElAssaad "Who are you" (Brukel Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 October 2025

Brutha Basil & Cee ElAssaad - Who are youRenowned DJ/producer/artist Brutha Basil is gracing us with not one but two fabulous new release coming soon to Brukel Music. "Who are you" is a collaboration with Moroccan afro house maestro Cee ElAssaad, beyond the shadow of a doubt the indisputably enthralling afrocentric rhythms together with Brutha Basil's momentous spoken words, the phat keys and mesmerizing dreamy pads are guaranteed to take over dance floors around the globe by storm.

In the Spotlight: Brutha Basil & Masaki Morii "The deepness" (Brukel Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 October 2025

Brutha Basil & Masaki Morii - The deepnessRenowned DJ/producer/artist Brutha Basil is gracing us with not one but two fabulous new release coming soon to Brukel Music. On "The deepness", Brutha Basils joins forces with Japanese DJ/producer Masaki Morii to create a downright hypnotic slice of soul oozing late night goodness that features his momentous spoken word poetry, sublime jazzy keys and tantalizing galactical chord progressions over spell binding deeply thumpin' rhythms.

Reviews October 12, 2025

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 11 October 2025

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Pick of the Week: David Morales and Janice Robinson "There must be love 2025" (DIRIDIM Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 October 2025

David Morales and Janice Robinson - There must be love 2025Legendary DJ/producer/remixer David Morales and vocalist extraordinare Janice Robinson truly bless us with their 2025 interpretation of their 2015 club anthem "There must be love" out soon on DIRIDIM Records. Without any doubt, Janice Robinson's incredible soaring vocals together with the bodacious keys, celestial pads and inexorably driving rhythms are sure to send the dancers into a frenzy. The somewhat deeper 'Dub' that comes stripped of the vocals spreads a downright hypnotic vibe, while Kieloh (the duo of Roberto Lopez and Antony Fennel) contribute a mesmerizing fusion of afro house rhythms with melodic techno on their innovative remix.

In the Spotlight: Ralf GUM meets Mahabhuke "Baleea" (GoGo Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 October 2025

Ralf GUM meets Mahabhuke - BaleeaDon't miss out on "Baleea", a masterly crafted timeless soulful production by critically acclaimed DJ/producer Ralf GUM and gifted singer/songwriter Mahabhuke available through esteemed GoGo Music. Indisputably, "Baleea" using a lively undeniably spell binding rich organic musical backing as foundation for enchanting melodies and the unrivaled haunting vocals of Mahabhuke s is sure to send shivers down your spine...

Reviews October 5, 2025

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 04 October 2025

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Pick of the Week: Teddy Douglas featuring Pauline Taylor "Don't turn your back on me" (Nervous Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 27 September 2025

Teddy Douglas featuring Pauline Taylor - Don't turn your back on meIn fall of last year, US house music legend Teddy Douglas (of Basement Boys and Jasper St. Co. fame) blessed us with his fantastic debut solo artist album "I'm here" that includes a towering four-to-the-floor remake of the Frontline Orchestra all-time classic "Don't turn your back on me". Finally this jewel featuring an eminent rendition of the unforgettable lyrics by Pauline Taylor is getting a full single release complete with mind-boggling remixes. Teddy Douglas himself opens the package with a killer remix laced with joyous organ chords and an infectious organic backdrop, and he also provides a dope 'Organ Dub'. Next is Swiss DJ/producer Shaka who contributes a marvelous funk infused soulful house interpretation, followed by Tedd Patterson whose sophisticated remix is a sure-fire prime time anthem. Finally, Danny Krivit delivers an ingenious re-edit of the original version.

In the Spotlight: Mikki Afflick & Marc Martinez "Voices" (Kuna Tribe Recordings Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 27 September 2025

Mikki Afflick & Marc Martinez - VoicesCelebrated DJ/producer Mikki Afflick and childhood friend Marc Martinez launch their brand new label Kuna Tribe Recordings in proper style with the phantasmagorical "Voices", their ingenious take on the 1979 jazz classic "Little sunflower" by Freddie Hubbard (that got sampled to great effect by Pepe Bradock for his 1999 deep house anthem "Deep burnt"). Without any doubt, "Voices" with irresistibly drivin' percussive rhythms leading the way for uber cool male spoken words, seductive female chants, phat keys and those entrancing "Little sunflower" pads is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine....

Reviews September 28, 2025

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Created: 27 September 2025

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Pick of the Week: Roy Ayers featuring Merry Clayton and Silvia Cox "Brand new feeling" (Yoruba Soul Remixes) (BBE Music Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 20 September 2025

Roy Ayers featuring Merry Clayton and Silvia Cox - Brand new feeling (Yoruba Soul Remixes)Out now on 12" vinyl (digital coming soon) on BBE Music are these absolutely phenomenal Osunlade remixes of "Brand new feeling" by legendary American funk, soul and jazz vibraphone player, composer and producer Roy Ayers. Originally featured in 2005 on the "Virgin ubiquity" compilation, "Brand new feeling" featuring the impeccable vocals of Merry Clayton and Silvia Cox is taken to a whole new dimension by Osunlade who adds his celebrated and beloved deep and soulful percussive touch, delivering both a groovey mid-tempo rendition and a scintillating up-tempo interpretation.

In the Spotlight: NY'A "I hope" (Franke Estevez FUZION Mixes) (Fuzion Records Promo)

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Written by: Mike Fossati
Created: 20 September 2025

NY'A - I hope (Franke Estevez FUZION Mixes)Singer/songwriter Tracey Napoleon (aka NY'A) joins forces with esteemed DJ/producer Franke Estevez for the fantastic "I hope" coming soon to Fuzion Records. Without any question, "I hope" featuring NY'A's unequaled uplifting vocals, luxurious keys and celestial chord progressions over smooth yet downright captivating rhythms is sure to send the dancers into a frenzy... Included in the eclectic package are a scintillating alternate vocal, instrumental, dubstrumental and deepened dub versions, making this an essential package for lovers of soulful house music.

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