We continue to serve only the very best in soulful house music - we hope you enjoy this weeks update...
Andy Compton's Sowetan Onesteps "Pushit" (Remixes)(Peng Records CD Promo)
Andy Compton's Sowetan Onesteps return to Spirit of House with a truly stellar collection of remixes of "Pushit", one of the standout songs of their highly acclaimed truly stunning long player "Sowetan Onesteps". Next to the fabulous original version from the album, the package features mind-boggling remixes from the like of Andy Compton, Jonny Miller, Lele X, Lesiba Langa and Shamrock all adding their magical afrocentric touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version...
Dovie Cote' & Harold Brandon (IBB) "Luna en red" (CyberJamz Records CD Promo)
Coming soon to CyberJamz Records is the breathtaking "Luna en red" produced by Darren 'DJ Quad' Brandon (InBlueBlackness) and performed in grand style by Dovie Cote' and Harold Brandon. Undeniably, "Luna en red" is a phantasmagorical amalgamation of dulcet yet irresistibly thumpin' deep rhythms with exquisite jazzy keys, heavenly chords and the beautiful haunting vocals of Dovie Cote' and Harold Brandon that is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine... The 'Quad IBB Amped-Traction Mix' gives the track a more straight 4/4 feel that is truly mesmerizing yet soulful and melodious.
Hot Wind "You got me" (HSR Records CD Promo)
Beginning of October, Italian quartet Hot Wind (aka Max Montorio, Andrea Erre, Massimo Anelli and Criss Hawk) graced us with the wonderful "Love", now they present the follow up single "You got me", and what a musical treat it is... A gentle yet thrilling organic backdrop is leading the way for luscious keys, sweet guitar and classy saxophone, not to forget to mention the gorgeously enchanting female vocals. In other words, "You got me" is sheer musical bliss...
Various "House for Sale" (SedSoul Records CD Promo)
SedSoul Records conclude the year in proper style with this paramount truly eclectic collection of soul infused remixes by no means to be missed by any lover of soulful house music... SedSoul founder Rob Hardt contributes dazzling re-imaginations of "So in love with you" by Donald McCollum, "Stranger" by Farina Miss, "Love who you are" by Natasha Watts, "Never gonna let you go" by Ryle featuring Seest, and lastly "Taste U" by Van Hardt featuring Eli Thompson. The package gets completed by Steven Stone's superb remix of "Tonight" by Cool Million featuring Glenn Jones.
Rhemi featuring HanLei "I can't wait" (Rhemi Music CD Promo)
Renowned production duo Rhemi (Neil Pierce & Ziggy Funk) reunite with vocalists extraordinaire HanLei (Hannah Khemoh & Aleysha 'Lei' Gordon) for "I can't wait", a marvelous truly soulful yet captivating production fusing the unrivaled sultry vocals of HanLei with a grandiose string section, glamorous keys, wicked guitar and a spell binding yet smooth backdrop. Next to vocal, instrumental, radio, beats and acapella versions, Rhemi deliver two stunning dub workouts guaranteed to send the floor into a frenzy.
Nadine Caesar "Wookie" (Digital Generation Records CD Promo)
Digital Generation Records have a beauty in their hands with the Anakin produced "Wookie", to cut right to the chase this sleek yet entrancing production using unrelenting percussive rhythms as foundation for celestial synth melodies and the inimitable seductive vocals of Nadine Caesar is spreading an utterly hypnotizing feel you can't resist to dance to...
De Cave Man & TonicVolts featuring Toshi "Mabudede" (MoBlack Records CD Promo)
MoBlack Records continue their mission to present only the best in afro house music with "Mabudede" by De Cave Man, TonicVolts and songstress Toshi, a verily hypnotizing somewhat dark production with ruthlessly pulsating deeper-than deep afrotastic rhythms serving as playground for ethereal synth melodies and Toshi's one-of-a-kind emotive vocals. Jam-packed floors guaranteed...
Various "Glitterbox - For Your Disco Pleasure Extended Player" (Glitterbox Recordings CD Promo)
The second release for newly launched Glitterbox Recordings is a truly eclectic three track sampler of the upcoming album "Glitterbox - For Your Disco Pleasure". First up is a blazin' hot Nu-Disco rework by Plaster Hands of the Purple Disco Machine & Boris Dlugosch summer smash hit "Set it out", next is an enchanting classic house re-imagination of "Feeling U" by Sonny Fodera featuring Yasmin by legendary David Morales, and finally there is the unforgettable "She's got" by RIP Productions originally released on "The Payback EP through 4th Floor Records back in 1997.
MoBlack featuring Baba "Calabash" (Luyo Halloween Remix)(Double Cheese Records CD Promo)
"Calabash", the celebrated collaboration between MoBlack (Mimmo Falcone) and Ghanaian Baba, has been taken to a whole new level by Double Cheese Records boss Luyo who reinvents the track into a mesmerizing slice of afro inspired deep house that preserves the distinctive vocals and guitar of the original. A truly ingenious remix not to be missed...