This week we have lots and lots of soulful tunes for you to discover... enjoy !!

Wookie featuring Eliza Doolitle "The hype" (Strictly Rhythm Records CD Promo)

Not many words are needed to this describe this utterly soulful production having timeless written all over by UK Garage scene legend Wookie. "The hype" is sheer musical bliss, featuring amazing touching vocals by songstress Eliza Doolittle alongside magnificent jazzy keys over infectious bass-lead funk infused rhythms - quite simply a soulful gem guaranteed to make you yearn for more. Nuff said.

Mauritzio featuring Marianna "All is here" (Double Cheese Records CD Promo)

After introducing you to his mind-blowing remix of the Inner City classic "Good life" a couple of weeks ago, we are proud to present you Mauritzio Baiocchi's brand new production "All is here" featuring vocals by Marianna, an incredibly deep and soulful yet sexy and thrilling production using relentless deeply thumpin' rhythms as playground for Marianna's inspiring vocals and heavenly synth melodies - each of the included versions (you can choose between vocal, instrumental and two dubs) will take you on a blissful journey to deepest house music ground you wish would never end...

Ikwala Brothers "All I know" (Tribe Records CD Promo)

Courtesy of Tribe Records comes this super delicious soulful house music gem by South Africa's Ikwala Brothers titled "All I know". Beautiful atmospheric synth melodies combined with sublime jazzy piano, Katlego 'Kaysoul' Tjale deeply felt vocals and deep'n'smooth yet captivating rhythms. The 'Welcome Back To Africa Meekx' turns the heat up with tempting melodies and spell binding tribal-esque rhythms, while Tyrone 'The Mixologist' Francis contributes a marvelous deeply groovin' rework oozing with illustrious keys and chords.

Aaron Ross featuring April "No more lies" (KingStreet Records CD Promo)

DJ/producer Aaron Ross returns with the wonderful "No more lies" co-written by Lem Springsteen, Drew Kingsbury and Guy Robin and performed in grand style by songstress April. To cut a long story short, "No more lies" is a masterpiece having timeless written all over, combing April's emotive vocals with exquisite keys, lovely guitar and a funk soaked organic backdrop. The 'King Street Club Mix' takes the song to deeper grounds and gives it an enticing soul-tech feel, while DJ Rosta deliver a wicked acid-sprinkled dub workout.

Sipho Ngubane featuring Smoker Melody "You got me feeling" (Atal Music CD Promo)

Up and coming South African producer Sipho Ngubane joins forces with vocalist Smoker Melody for "You got my feeling", a phantasmagorial soulful production featuring Smoker Melody's unmistakable haunting vocals alongside precious keys over smooth yet captivating organic rhythms. On remix duty are Sacred Soul and C-Major SA both adding their signature deep soulful touch, making it next to impossible to pick a favorite version...

Pray for More & Inaya Day "Made for me" (Mjuzieek Digital CD Promo)

Mjuzieek Digital label head Pray for More (Roland Bartha) teams up with house music diva Inaya Day for "Made for me", an old school inspired feel-good anthem built around Disco/Funk soaked rhythms, warm melodious keys and Inaya Day's inimitable deeply felt vocals. Beside the main vocal version, the package includes an alluring somewhat stripped back and slightly dirtier 'Oldskool Vocal Dub' and an outstanding remix by Portugal's Alex Ander who reworks the track into an utterly soulful affair laced with sublime jazzy keys over a groovey boogie-esque backdrop.

Steven Stone & Simon Green "You changed my mind" (Distant People Remix)(Soul Deluxe Records CD Promo)

Back in January we've reviewed the original version of "You changed my mind" by Steven Stone, an uplifting sure-fire floor anthem featuring deeply rooted vocals by Simon Green together with grand piano and lush keys over a contaminous funked-up backing. Now the time has come to introduce you to the grandiose remix by Distant People whose interpretation uses infectious yet gentle deeply thumpin' rhythms as playground for Simon Green's inimitable vocals and entrancing jazzy keys - in other words, a soulful gem guaranteed to put a spell one you...

Pure Elevation featuring Sal Negro "Sexy shimmy's groove" (CyberJamz Records CD Promo)

What are the essential elements of a track that is guaranteed to set the floor on fire and send the crowd into a frenzy? Hypnotizing absolutely relentless tribal-esque rhythms, enchanting melodies and uber cool sexy  vocals - all of which you can find in "Sexy shimmy's groove" by Pure Elevation which features the vocals talents of Sal Negro. As the title suggests, the 'In da Dark Mix' gives the track a darker yet deeper feel perfect for late night play.

Ziggy Funk "When in Vegas EP" (Favouritizm CD Promo)

Up and rising Ziggy Funk presents the fervid jazz/funk infused "When in Vegas EP" featuring three gems each guaranteed to cause a stir on the dance floor thanks to intoxicating funktified rhythms and ingenious jazzy hooks. From the organic "Red 32" fueled with classy keys over the groovey "Free you mind" oozing with cool guitar licks and lovely sax to the sun drenched down tempo jewel "City of sin", this is sheer musical bliss...

Simone Moreno "Planetas" (The Remixes)(RaFa Music CD Promo)

Back in 2011, Brazilian singer Simone Moreno released her award winning album "Planetas" to critical acclaim, thanks to RaFa Music we can now enjoy stellar remixes of selected songs from the album. First up eEsa is stealing the show with his glittering soul oozing latin infused rework of "Bambakere" (check out the phenomenal breakdown), next Matt Gill & Szenasi get deep and mysterious on their late night workout of "Galatico", and last but not least Oscar P drops a pair of glamorous afro-deep renditions.

Exclusive Preview: Carlos Rodriguez "Summer in Brazil" (Extended Mix)(CD-R)
Exclusive Preview: R. Kelly "Love street" (Rightside & Soul'n'Vibes Rmx 2013)(CD-R)
Exclusive Preview: Jill Scott "Wanna be loved" (Manousos Remix)(CD-R)

It is time again to bring you our choice selection of edits and (bootleg) remixes we got in the past few days and weeks... First up Soulplate give us their tribute to the late George Duke (rip) originally released back in 2001 under the moniker of Carlos Rodriguez, a delectable truly respectful four-to-the-floor rework of "Brazilian love affair" aptly titled titled "Sumer Brazil". Next Rightside and Soul'n'Vibes join forces to rework R. Kelly's wonderful "Love streets" (from his 2004 double-album "Happy people" / "U saved me") into an uplifting smoothly stompin' 4x4 affair which keeps the spirit of the original alive. Finally we have Manoli Manousakis with his seductive interpretation of Jill Scott's "Wanna be loved" turning the song into a deep utterly soulful house music gem.