We kick of the final month of the year with a fully loaded update... enjoy !!
Melchyor A "Showing me the way" (Razana Prod Promo)
France based Melchyor A has been on a roll in recent months, gracing us with numerous glorious soulful productions. Coming soon to French music label Razana Prod is the intriguing afro house project "Showing me the way" inspired by the traditional music of Madagascar and Reunion that is spreading a mellifluous vibe through the beautiful tempting female vocals, enchanting melodies and a gentle yet captivating rich organic musical backing.
Inner Life featuring Jocelyn Brown "I like it like that" (Michael Gray Remix) (Fool's Paradise Promo)
The all-time dance music classic "I like it like that" by Inner Life and vocalist extraordinaire Jocelyn Brown (released in 1982 on critically acclaimed Salsoul Records) gets re-imagined for the twenty-first century by Michael Gray. Beyond doubt, Michael Gray delivers an exciting interpretation that keeps the spirit of the original alive yet transforms the song laced with the one-of-a-kind vocals of Jocelyn Brown into a contemporary 4/4 dance floor favorite.
David Morales "Exclusive unreleases" (DIRIDIM Promo)
All year long, legendary house music DJ/producer/remixer David Morales has been serving up nothing but unadulterated dance floor goodness. In celebration of Bandcamp Friday, he has prepared the massive incredibly eclectic "Exclusive unreleases" package that features six brand new dance floor bombs that range form soulful and melodious vibes over percussive and tribal-esque grooves to tougher atmospheric electronic soundscapes, along with a progressive 'Zone Mix' of "Needin' U".
Lungzo Mofunk "Its my Gospel House Volume 2" (Mofunk Gospel Promo)
Out now on Mofunk Gospel is "Its my Gospel House Volume 2" curated by label head Lungzo Mofunk, an awe-inspiring collection of uplifting gospel house productions featuring an illustrious list of guest artists such as Skaiva, Nozuko Yekan, Brian Moshesh, Thami Jay, Echo DeepSone G, Aquila Stegling, MoreSoul, Ndumusic, Reneiloe Montsho, Hlogii HeartMuzik, Emmanuel Currently, Nozuko Yekani, Kagiso the Artist and TshegoGrace. Undeniably, this unbelievably versatile compilation comes highly recommended.
Deep Roger & Marc Evans "Make love great again" (Groovebom Records Promo)
Italian producer Deep Roger (Mattia Ruggiero) makes his debut on Groovebom Records with "Make love great again", a collaboration with US singer and songwriter Marc Evans. To cut right to the chase, the vibrant "Make love great again" featuring the inimitable deep-rooted vocals of Marc Evans, luscious keys, ethereal chord progressions and irresistibly groovin' rhythms is sure to set the dance floor on fire.
Maya Blandy "Disco nights" (Dafia Records Promo)
Forthcoming to Dafia Records is "Disco nights" by Portuguese/British songstress Maya Blandy, a scintillating soul/funk/disco influenced mid-tempo gem produced by Jake Wherry (The Herbaliser) oozing with the amazing vocal stylings of Maya Blandy. The up-tempo mixes are courtesy of Swedish maestro Opolopo who contributes an expertly crafted booogietastic interpretation, and Dafia Records boss Mannix who serves a dazzling funk soaked disco house rendition. Not to forget to mention the playful dubs by Opolopo and Mannix.
Alex Finkin featuring DJ Disciple "House music is...." (N.W.N. B Mix) (Catch 22 Recordings Promo)
Beginning of October, Catch 22 Recordings graced us with a vibrant rework by N.W.N. of the phantasmagorical soulful gem "House music is" by Alex Finkin and DJ Disciple originally released in 2020. Now the label unleashes the second remix by N.W.N. where the momentous spoken words of DJ Disciple are accompanied by sublime jazzy keys, celestial pads and smooth yet enthralling deeply pulsating rhythms.
Traxx Pick: Charles Dockins "Organic 1990" (Loop Science Records Promo)
We are closing this weeks update with the latest offering from Loop Science Records, the utterly enticing "Organic 1990" by Baltimore house music legend Charles 'CDock' Dockins. Without doubt, this exhilarating trip down memory lane to the early days of house music coming your way in three diverse equally brilliant versions is guaranteed to cast a spell on you through Charles Dockins incomparable vocals, luxurious keys and enthralling rhythms.