What an impressive update we have this week... on top we bring you 2 "Deep House Picks" !!
DJ Game & Melo featuring Tweety "Intliziyo yami" (DJ Sbu TS Remix)(Music Delux/Barcode Music CD Promo)
You may be familiar with the original version of "Intliziyo yami" by DJ Game & Melo from the "Soul Candi Sessions 2014" 5xCD released through Soul Candi Records. Now we can enjoy a dizzying rework by DJ Sbu which takes takes the track to another level, coupling the entrancing vocals by Tweety with ethereal synth melodies and deeper than deep utterly thrilling afro-tribal rhythms.
Soulbridge featuring La'Nique "Where is the love" (HSR Records CD Promo)
Another week, another paramount release coming from our friends at HSR Records... This time they introduce us to "Where is the love" by Soulbridge, a fabulous soul/funk infused production all about the contaminous organic backing, lovely guitar, classy horns, illustrious keys and La'Nique's deeply rooted expressive vocals. The 'Salento Soul Mix' is an amazing alternate version which somewhat relaxes the vibe.
Steven Stone & Pete Simpson "I found my way" (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Remix)(Soul Deluxe Recordings CD Promo)
In September of last year, Steven Stone graced us with "I found my way", a timeless slice of soulful house music featuring the one and only Pete Simpson on vocals. In March of this year, Soul Deluxe Recordings released a glamorous remix by Oded Nir, now the label presents a superb remix by DJ Spen and Gary Hudgins who, to cut a long story short, deliver a stunning re-imagination which oozes with an uplifting and truly soulful yet enthralling feel. In other words, their remix which combines Pete Simpson's signature heartfelt vocals with grand keys, sweet guitars and an intriguing organic backdrop takes the song a whole new level...
Presteegeous Deep featuring Miss Deep "How I feel about house" (TAM Digital CD Promo)
Up and rising South African producer Presteegeous Deep teams up with songstress Miss Deep for "How I feel about house", an enchanting afro-deep production built around deep thrilling rhythms, inebriant synth melodies and seductive spoken vocals by Miss Deep. The remixes are courtesy of Demented Soul, Benito Blanco, Native, Deepconsoul and Ntsakosoul all adding their distinctive deep'n'mesmerizing yet soulful touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version.
Soulful Session starring Adrienne Hughes "Then came you" (Kenny Carpenter Remixes)(Tony Records CD Promo)
Undoubtedly, Tony Records are on a roll at the moment, dropping one future classic after another... Next up on the label are brand new remixes by legendary Kenny Carpenter of "Then came you", a song originally released on Soulful Session's marvelous "The Future Divas EP 2". Kenny Carpenter adds his magical touch to the song, with luscious synths, classic keys, dramatic strings and vibrant rhythms accompanying Adrienne Hughes awe-inspiring vocals - sheer musical bliss... Also included is Simon 'Schoolboy' Phillips revamped original version.
DaSouL, Monique & Dawn Tallman "Love complete" (Son Liva Records CD Promo)
To cut right to the chase, this soulful gem by DaSouL, Monique and Dawn Tallman is guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to the unrivaled refined vocals of Dawn Tallman, the glamorous jazzy keys, glorious melodious chords and the gentle yet irresistibly thumpin' rhythms. The 'BossaFunk' mixes give the song a wonderful mellifluous latinesque feel, and last but not least we have Jose Carretas with his superb interpretations which give the song a blissful laid-back feel guaranteed to cast a spell on you.
DJ Kemit "Fortune teller" / "Transform" (Ocha Records CD Promo)
Ocha Records bless us with stellar remixes of "Fortune teller" and "Transform" both taking from DJ Kemit highly acclaimed full length album "Everlasting" released in summer of 2012 through Purpose Music Group. DJ Spinna takes on "Fortune teller" featuring the unmistakable powerful vocals of Eric Roberson, while Quentin Harris takes on "Transform" featuring the one-of-a-kind hypnotic vocals of Osunlade. Not much needs to be said or written about these dazzling remixes besides both DJ Spinna and Quentin Harris are pulling out all the stops on their mind-blowing utterly mesmerizing yet soul oozing remixes, each oft them adding his beloved signature touch to the song. Essential.
Soulfuledge "Break it down" (Soulfuledge Recordings CD Promo)
"Break it down", the latest offering from Soulfuledge, is just what the doctor ordered to stay healthy during winter... The bubbly bassline together with the warm melodious keys and the sweet infectious female vocal hooks are spreading an uplifting feel-good vibe guaranteed to put a spell on you. Or to put it differently, "Break it down" is a sun drenched soulful gem guaranteed to jam-pack the floor...
Terry Lex & Sean David featuring Angie Brown "I need you" (Duffnote Records CD Promo)
Swiss duo Terry Lex and Sean David make their debut on Duffnote Records with "I need you", a sure-fire dance floor weapon with ruthlessly thumpin rhythms leading the way for Angie Brown's incomparable sultry vocals and entrancing keys and chords. The remix is courtesy of Carl Hanaghan who adds his beloved 'Discopolis' touch to the song. Not to forget to mention the marvelous old school inspired 'Prime Time Dub' by Terry Lex taking you back in time...
Vangela Crowe "Till I loved me" (New Generation Records CD Promo)
Larger-than-life New Generation Records continue to delight us with nothing but the best in soulful house music. The splendiferous "Till I loved me" is produced by DJ Skatie and features the deeply felt vocals of Vangela Crowe alongside lovely guitar, exquisite keys and heavenly chords over a spell binding backdrop - simply beautiful. The phantasmagorical soul oozing remixes by Big Moses, Masaki Morii and Ricci Melillo give you plenty of choices to work the floor at any time of the night.
Deep House Pick #1: DJ Said "Sub Saharan Passage" (Fatsouls Records CD Promo)
DJ Said returns with "Sub Saharan Passage", an ode to the deep afro-tech sound coming from many prolific producers in Germany where he enlists the mixing and creative prowess of renowned DJ Ra-Soul. The 'Saharan Deep Mix' is a journey to deepest territory, with pulsating rhythms leading the way for delightful chord progressions, while the 'Saharan Tech Mix' is an utterly hypnotizing deep tech-soul affair fueled with cool vocal effects and charming synth hooks.
Deep House Pick #2: Beppe Gioia "Love train" (Vida Records CD Promo)
We had to wait quite a long time, but finally Beppe Gioia is back on Spirit of House with "Love Train". Quite simply, this is Beppe Gioia at his best with the track showcasing his very unique sound and his miscellaneous talents as the gentle yet infectious percussive rhythms and the heavenly melodies are guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Don't miss out on this deep house gem...