We added a couple of bonus reviews as lots of amazing new music arrived in our mailbox this week... enjoy !!
Andy Compton & BellaSoul "Pictures (I envision in my mind)" (Peng Records Promo)
Forthcoming to larger-than-life Peng Records is the paramount "Pictures (I envision in my mind)" by label head Andy Compton and songstress BellaSoul. To make it short, this expertly crafted production is all about the unrivaled, critically acclaimed and beloved Rurals deep house sound, and the unequaled heartfelt vocals of BellaSoul. The remixes are courtesy of Lelanga who delivers a mellifluous dose of SA deepness, and Shamrock who brings the sounds of Africa to the song.
Paula Brion "All I need is you" (D#Sharp Records Promo)
D#Sharp Records present their first release for 2021, and what a wonderful release this is... "All I need is you" is produced by Joe Flame and performed in grand style by Paula Brion whose incomparable spirited vocals truly shine on this marvelous soulful gem oozing with luxurious keys and a smooth organic backdrop. The 'Joe Flame Remix' introduces grand jazzy keys and gives the track a deeper feel, while the 'Classic Underground Mix' takes the track to late night territory with its enticing underground-esque vibe.
Chris Deepak featuring Morris Revy "Na na we" (Shelter Records Promo)
Don't miss out on the phantasmagoical afro house jewel "Na na we" by DJ/producer Chris Deepak and vocalist Morris Revy out now on promo through legendary Shelter Records. Without question, "Na na we" featuring the unrivaled vocal stylings of Morris Revy alongside lovely guitars, illustrious keys, dreamful chords and gentle yet enthralling rhythms will make you yearn for more...
UncleB featuring Shay "Thank you" (Grooveland Music Promo)
South Africa's Isaac Montsha aka UncleB makes his debut on Grooveland Music with the towering "Thank you", a timeless soulful production using a smooth yet captivating organic musical backing as foundation for the eminent vocals of Shay (Shalati Mahori), sumptuous keys and heavenly chords. Not to forget to mention the brilliant remixes by Deepo and Phaze Dee both adding their belove signature soulful/deep touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
Stoim featuring Sulene Fleming "Come to me again" (Soul N Pepa Records Promo)
Next up on Soul N Pepa is "Come to me again" by Toronto based DJ/producer Stoim, a vibrant 80's Italo-Disco influenced feel-good production featuring the incredible vocal stylings of Sulene Fleming. The remix is courtesy of Richard Earnshaw who takes the track to the next level on his groovey soulful rework fueled with classy piano, silky rhodes and a spell binding funktified backdrop.
Robert Martin "A lovely day" (Underground Dance Vocal)(Night Scope Deep Recordings Promo)
Something truly special awaits you with Robert Martin's prominent four-to-the-floor remake of Bill Withers all-time classic "Lovely day" (originally released back in 1977) which stays true to the spirit of the original yet transforms the song into an unadulterated and soulful underground house music anthem featuring the unique tempting vocals of Robert Martin, lush keys, enchanting pads and thrilling rhythms.
DeMajor featuring Bobo "Uthando" (DM Recordings Promo)
We welcome DM Recordings to Spirit of House with "Uthando", an undisputed afro deep gem by DeMajor featuring amazing vocals by Bobo. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, "Uthando" will send the dance floor into a frenzy through the deeper than deep inexorably thumpin' rhythms, wicked guitar, inebriant galactical melodies and the unmatched enticing vocals of Bobo.
Stones & Bones featuring Anduze "Edge of the earth" (Ubizo Cafe Promo)
South Africa's Stones & Bones (the duo of Casper Steenkamp aka Casper J Stone and Kgothatso Mohlaka aka KG Bones) present "Edge of the earth", an afro house banger featuring the fantastic vocals of Anduze that is sure to take over dance floor by storm. The 'Soulful Mix' is a beautiful melodious rendition oozing with a laidback vibe, and then we have the mellifluous interpretation by Chris Deepak that is sheer musical bliss. Finally, the 'House Mix' is the choice for the big room.
DJ Naid featuring Verd "All of your love" (Gino Strike Remix)(Naid Records Promo)
The original version of "All of your love" by DJ Naid was released beginning of June, coming soon are these stunning remixes by Gino Strike. Most definitely, Gino Strike graces us with an awe-inspiring uber soulful interpretation which combines the one-of-a-kind deep-rooted vocal of Verd with sublime jazzed-up keys, classy saxophone, charming chords and a smooth organic backdrop.
Soulful Delivers featuring Pathy Andreas "Revitalized" (Soulbridge Remix)(Soulbridge Records Promo)
Back in November of last year, we were celebrating "Revitalized" by Soulful Delivers (the duo of Gigi Frassanito and Paolo Fedreghini), an outstanding soulful production laced with the incredible haunting vocals of Pathy Andreas. Now this soulful gem returns in a splendorous rework by Soulbridge (Gigi Frassanito) oozing with a glamorous funked-up vibe sure to cast a spell on you.
Deep House Pick: Sayit Bluntly "Summers B4" (Mantree Records Promo)
We are closing this weeks update with the latest offering from Mantree Records, the Rasmir Mantree produced "Summers B4" by Sayit Bluntly. To cut a long story short, "Summers B4" is a hypnotizing slice of subterranean deep house featuring the deeply moving spoken word poetry of Sayit Bluntly, entrancing synth melodies, sweet saxophone and percussive deeply rumblin' rhythms that comes highly recommended.