Lots of soulful gems to discover this week... enjoy !!
Dovie Cote' "Searching under the sun" (Seed Recordings Promo)
The latest offering from Seed Recordings is the magnificent "Searching under the sun" by Chicago's son Dovie' Cote'. Beyond any doubt, this scintillating slice of late night bliss laced with Dovie Cote's inimitable haunting vocals, enticing melodies and relentless deeply groovin' rhythms is sure to cast a spell on you... Not to forget to mention the heart-pounding dub rework by Bradford James that is absolutely mesmeric.
Kelvin Sylvester presents Milkshaw Benedict "The open" (Brukel Music Promo)
Brukel Music are celebrating their three year anniversary in proper style with the phantasmagorical Kelvin Sylvester produced "The open" by Boston based artist Milkshaw Benedict. Unquestionably, Milkshaw Benedict's amazing vocals and spoken words truly shine on this soulful jewel fueled with illustrious keys and an infectious organic backdrop. The cherry on top is the moody dub oozing with a downright hypnotic vibe.
House Gospel Choir featuring Morgan "Angels" (To The Rock Records Promo)
Nothing less than gospel (house) heaven awaits with this stunning release by House Gospel Choir entitled "Angels" forthcoming to To The Rock Records. The original version is a gorgeous affair perfectly showcasing the amazing vocals of the House Gospel Choir and lead singer Morgan, next the Crackazat remix transforms this gem into an uplifting soulful house favorite, and last but not least 2fox serves two killer reprises.
Kemeticjust featuring Terrance Downs "We r culture" (DJ Spinna Remix) (Makin' Moves Promo)
In fall of 2021, we were celebrating "We r culture" by Just One (aka Justin Chapman of Kemeticjust), a timeless slice of soulful goodness featuring the unequaled haunting vocals of Terrance Downs, now finally the mind-boggling remixes by DJ Spinna oozing with his beloved truly enchanting 'galactic soul' sound are available digitally (they were previously released on vinyl in November 2022).
Crystal Waters "Dance dance dance" (Quantize Recordings Promo)
Underground house music legend JoVonn teams up with dance music royalty Crystal Waters for "Dance dance dance". Indisputably, this unadulterated slice of dynamite is destined to take over dance floors around the globe by storm thanks to the inexorably pounding rhythms, phat chord stabs and Crystal Waters unrivaled one-of-a-kind spirited vocals. The alternate stripped back 'JoVonn Raw 90s Mix' oozes with a downright hypnotic late night vibe.
T'Kolai featuring Mustafa Akbar "Why" (ChilliFunk Records Promo)
ChilliFunk Records present the rebirth of T'Kolai, the collaborative effort of Taha Elroubi and flutist Kolai (Nicolas Laget), with fresh remixes of their classic song "Why (taken from the critically acclaimed "Teak all eye" album released in 2003). The masterly orchestrated original version is a broken beat flavored afro/jazz journey featuring the eminent vocals of Mustafa Akbar (included here in a remastered version), next is a super dope broken beat rework by Rude Boy Rupert, and finally L+T Project contribute a glamorous rich organic soulful house rendition.
Jullian Gomes & Kuniyuki Takahashi & Sio "Let me go" (World Without End Promo)
World Without End present the third and final single "Let me go" taken from Jullian Gomes' highly anticipated fourth solo studio album "Bruno & the birds" coming in November. To make it short, Sio's incomparable emotive vocals together with the mellifluous piano melodies of Kuniyuki Takahashi and the gentle yet spell binding deepened rhythms are guaranteed to set the dance floor on fire.
Marvin Gaye "Got to give it up" (Terance James Smoke One Mix) (Promo)
We are closing this weeks update with Terance James' unique and refined four-to-the-floor re-imagination of Marvin Gaye's 1977 classic "Got to give it up". Beyond the shadow of a doubt, this formidable soulful house gem combining Marvin Gaye's unmatched vocal stylings with enchanting chord progressions and a smooth yet irresistibly stompin' organic musical backing will get your feet movin'.