Another week of nothing but the latest and best in soulful house music for you to enjoy...
Silvia Zaragoza & Francois A. Feat Carla Prather "Body Language" (Remix)(KingStreet Records CD Promo)
Back in September of last year, we were celebrating the soulful jewel "Body language" by DJ/producer Silvia Zaragoza and Francois A laced with the unrivaled majestic vocals of house music diva Carla Prather, now come superb new interpretations by Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco who inject their signature soul/funk/disco inspired sound to take this gem to the next level. Completing the package is the dub version from the original release.
Daniel Delmar, Katie Quinton "Follow the sun" (Double Cheese Records CD Promo)
Coming soon to Double Cheese Records is the debut single by Spanish newcomer Daniel 'Delmar' Gonzalez who joins forces with Portugal based singer Katie Quinton for "Follow the sun", a soul oozing sun drenched production featuring Katie Quinton's wonderful sultry vocals alongside glorious keys and gentle yet captivating rhythms. Label head Luyo relaxes the vibe on his dazzling alteration of the original version, and last but not least Cam Lasky takes the track to deeper territory on his cool truly unique remix.
Soulbridge featuring Emma Diva "Sunshine" (HSR Records CD Promo)
Most definitely HSR Records bring the soundtrack for the summer with the uplifting and soulful yet vibrant "Sunshine" produced by Soulbridge (Gigi Frassanito) and performed in grand style by Emma Diva whose inspiring vocals are accompanied by luscious keys, heavenly chords, classy horns and an infectious organic backdrop. Sheer musical bliss...
Distant People featuring Mpho "Galaxy of love" (Vibe Boutique Records CD Promo)
DJ/producer Joey Silvero, under his Distant People disguise, is back together with South African songstress Mpho to bring us "Galaxy of love", a soulful yet intriguing production using smooth yet irresistibly thumpin' rhythms as foundation for Mpho's inimitable passionate vocals, sublime jazzy keys and ethereal chords. Steven Stone turns the heat up on his energetic rework perfect for prime time, Guido P and Soul Perpetuity both serve verily groovy dub versions sure to cause a stir on the dance floor, and lastly Piers Kirwan blesses us with his laidback verily soulful and melodious interpretation.
Billy Lofton "Handy man" (Racing Camel Recordings CD Promo)
In 2009, Australian singer Billy Lofton released his "Tell me tomorrow" album which includes a remake of the Jimmy Jones song "Handy man" (which dates back to 1959), now Alex Millet presents an exquisite four-to-the-floor re-imagination which combines Billy Lofton's incomparable emotive vocals with glamorous keys and a spell binding backdrop.
DJ Punch presents "Baby Powder vs. Mr. Luther EP" (CyberJamz Records CD Promo)
DJ Punch pays tribute to the legendary Luther Vandross (rip) with his "Baby Powder vs. Mr. Luther EP" which includes two expertly crafted four-to-the-floor re-imaginations of unforgettable songs from Luther Vandross unrivaled musical heritage, namely "Dance with my father" and "Take you out", both of which stay true and respectful to the original songs yet transform them into enchanting soul oozing dance floor weapons.
Antonello Ferrari featuring Jennifer Wallace "Make room for me" (Sunflowermusic Records CD Promo)
In summer of 2013, Z Records released the gorgeous "Make room for me" by Italy's Antonello Ferrari and vocalist Jennifer Wallace in stunning Disco/Boogie infused mixes by Joey Negro, in fall of the same year the excellent jazz/funk heavy rework by Micky More and Antonello Ferrari's enticing synth heavy dub workout followed. Right in time for summer, Sunflowermusic Records revive this anthem with fresh remixes by Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco whose 'Classic' mixes give the song an uplifting old school inspired feel guaranteed to make you yearn for more, while their dynamic feel-good 'Hype' mixes are the choice pick for prime time play.
Stones & Bones, Franx featuring K-Modi "Linda" (House of Stone CD Promo)
South Africa's Stones & Bones (the duo of Casper Steenkamp aka Casper J Stone and Kgothatso Mohlaka aka KG Bones) team up with bassist Franx on "Linda", a super smooth and soulful production oozing with the beautiful deeply rooted vocals of K-Modi, lush keys, lovely guitars and a gentle organic backing. The likes of Demented Soul, Punk Mbedzi and Leo Alarcon add their distinctive afro-deep touch, giving you plenty of choices to work the floor.