review logoA blazin' hot selection of vocal soulful/afro house tunes can be found in this weeks update - we hope you enjoy as much as we do...

Mistosoul featuring Mvelo & Semusa  "Do it" (Pasqua Records Promo)

Forthcoming to Pasqua Records is the outstanding "Do it" by Mistosoul featuring the vocal talents of Mvelo and Semusa. To make a long story short, this expertly crafted production oozing with the incredible deeply felt vocal stylings of Mvelo and Semusa, enchanting keys, wonderful saxophone and a smooth yet relentlessly stompin' funktified musical backing is sheer musical bliss...

Elias Kazais & George North featuring Venessa Jackson "Save me" (Union Records Promo)

Italy's Union Records continue to serve nothing but the best in afro house music with "Save me" by Greek artists Elias Kazais and George North. Most definitely this afro house banger with downright inexorable rhythms leading the way for the amazing sultry vocals of Venessa Jackson and inebriant synth melodies will take over dance floor around the globe by storm. Nuff said...

Veesoul & Aquadeep featuring A.M "Umthandile" (Cool Staff Records Promo)

Out now on promo on Cool Staff Records is "Umthandile" a truly glamorous slice of afro house bliss by up-and-coming South African artists Veesoul and Aquadeep. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, "Umthandile" which uses gentle yet intriguing deepened rhythms as foundation for the unique vocal stylings of A.M, luscious keys and dreamful pads is guaranteed to cast a spell on you...

Nicolas Bassi featuring Rachel Philipp "Everytime" (Cool Staff Records Promo)

Swiss DJ/producer Nicolas Bassi returns to Cool Staff Records with "Everytime", a formidable collaboration with American singer/songwriter Rachel Philipp that is smooth and mellifluous yet compelling. This soulful gem featuring the beautiful emotive vocals of Rachel Philipp, exquisite keys, lovely guitars and classy violin over an organic musical backing comes highly recommended.

Livio Mode & Massimo Barri featuring Pete Simpson "Give me hope" (FAM Disco Remix)(HSR Records Promo)

Back in February 2018, we introduced you to the phantasmagorical "Give me hope" by Livio Mode & Massimo Barri and vocalist Pete Simpson, then one year ago HSR Records gave us stellar remixes by Sean Ali & Munk Julious and Soulbridige (Gigi Frassanito). Fast forward to today, and we can enjoy the masterly truly inspiring FAM Disco re-imagination which fuses Pete Simpson's inimitable deeply rooted vocals with splendid jazzed-up keys, funky guitars and a captivating organic backdrop.

Ananda Project featuring Heather Johnson "Straight magic" (2020 Remix)(NiteGrooves Records Promo)

Right in time for summer, NiteGrooves Records revive the Ananda Project classic "Straight magic" released on 12" vinyl back in 1999. This gem featuring the unmatched angelic vocals of the one and only Heather Johnson returns in a sun drenched latinesque interpretation by UK based DJ/producer Fizzikx that is truly enchanting, and also included in the package is the blissful 'Wamdue Kids Jazz Mix' originally released on the "Abstract Jazz Lounge II" compilation.

Adam Cruz "Quien sera mi santo" (Mixtape Sessions Promo)

Here we have something a little different for you, the eminent "Quien sera me santo" by Adam  Cruz. The original is an wonderful salsa jam taking you straight to a Caribbean island thanks to Adam Cruz fantastic vocals and the masterly orchestration. The cherry on top is the superb remix by Kiko Navarro who transforms the song into a vibrant afro/latin infused dance floor weapons sure to send the dancers into a frenzy...

Seamus Haji featuring Kathy Brown "A better place" (Big Love Promo)

Courtesy of Big Love label head Seamus Haji and legendary house music vocalist Kathy Brown comes "A better place", a verily uplifting and soulful disco inspired production with a contaminous funk soaked backdrop laying the foundation for Kathy Brown's unmistakable haunting vocals, glorious horns and luxurious keys. Indisputably, "A better place" will set the dance floor on fire...

The Fantastics! featuring Sulene Fleming "Take a shot" (BBE Music Promo)

The super hot upfront funk/soul anthem "Take a shot" is the lead single taken from UK funk/soul/jazz band The Fantastics! forthcoming third studio album (to be released later in the year  on BBE Music), featuring the fabulous vocals from Sulene Fleming alongside a grandiose lively orchestration. From Richard Earnshaw comes a scintillating remix giving the song a spirited four-to-the-floor feel sure to jam-pack the dance floor. Essential.

Kim Beacham "He does for me" (Mantree Records Promo)

Soon out on Mantree Records will be the brilliant and downright inspiring "He does for me" produced by Rasmir Mantree and performed in grand style by house music diva Kim Beacham. The energetic "He does for me" is underground house music at its best, oozing with the unequaled vocal stylings of Kim Beacham and the unadulterated truly beloved sounds of Rasmir Mantree. With three equally great versions to choose from, "He does for me" is pure dynamite on the dance floor...

Bonus Review: Various "Neal Conway Classics Revisited Vol. 14" (Urban Retro Music Group Promo)

Volume fourteen in the "Neal Conway Classics Revisited" series has arrived, and what makes this one so appealing is the verily eclectic selection of songs from yesteryear that have been given the landmark four-to-the-floor makeover by Neal Conway: "Give me your love" by Curtis Mayfield, "Alone again" by Gilbert O'Sullivan, "Andrea" by Hamilton Bohannon, "The love I lost" by Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes featuring Teddy Perdergrass, "Ellie's love theme" by Isaac Hayes and "Once in a lifetime" by Talking Heads. These dope reworkings keep the spirit of the original alive yet ooze with that unmistakable beloved Neal Conway touch.