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Mr. Eclectic "This is why" (Global Diplomacy Productions Promo)

Next to "Tell 'em (how you feel)",  the brand new collaboration with N'Dinga Gaba and Unqle Chriz, DJ/producer Mr. Eclectic has his new single entitled "This is why" scheduled for a mid-October release on Global Diplomacy Productions. Quite simply, the prominent male vocals alongside the mellifluous melodies and deep thrillin' rhythms are sure to put a spell on you... On remix duty is N'Dinga Gaba who adds his magical touch to take the track to the next level.

Wez Whynt & MoreSoul "Always" (Vibe Boutique Records Promo)

Next up on Vibe Boutique Records is the gorgeous "Always" by UK based DJ/producer Wez Whynt and vocalist MoreSoul (Tebogo Serake). To make a long story short, the uber soulful and undeniably elegant "Always" using a smooth yet compelling rich organic musical backing as foundation for the unmatched heartfelt vocals of MoreSoul and luscious keys is sheer musical bliss... Essential.

CoCo Street & Swanky "I'll love again" (DJ Pope Remix) (FunkHut Records Promo)

In summer of 2021, FunkHut Records dropped the beautiful "I'll love again" by multi-instrumentalist/vocalist CoCo Street and Italian-Colombian producer Swanky (Gianfranco Cirillo). Now the track returns in a fresh remix by label head DJ Pope sure to cast a spell on you through the incomparable passionate vocals and spoken words of CoCo Street, lush keys, inebriant ethereal chords and infectious backdrop.

Rosie from the Block & Ellis Aaron "That somethin'" / "Smile (on & on)" (Good Vibrations Music Promo)

Brussels-based rising star Rosie from the Block joins forces with vocalist Ellis Aaron for a brilliant double-A side release. First up is the soulful "That somethin'" that combines the unmistakable deeply felt vocals of Ellis Aaron with enchanting synth melodies and a smooth organic backing groove. Next up, "Smile (on & on)" introduces laidback broken beat flavored rhythms and dreamy keys that harmonize perfect with Ellis Aaron's amazing vocals.

Dan The Drum & Carmy Love "Hurt so bad"(Original 'SHLJ' Versions) (F*CLR Records Promo)

Available now on F*CLR Records is this grandiose four-to-the-floor remake of "Hurt so bad" originally recorded in 1965 by Little Anthony and The Imperials. Fresh for 2025, London producer Dan The Drum teams up with vocalist Carmy Love for a scintillating soulful house re-imagination spreading a glamorous vibe through Carmy Love's eminent rendition of the lyrics, illustrious jazzy keys, sublime saxophone, smooth jazz guitar and rich organic musical backing.

Terrae Musiq Vybes "Sister" (CyberJamz Records Promo)

Forthcoming to CyberJamz Records is the marvelous "Sister" by Terrae Musiq Vybes, the follow up to her recent soulful hit "Terrae". Produced by Tayo Wink and featuring lyrics written and performed by Terrae Musiq Vybes herself, "Sister" is sure to send shivers down your spine thanks to the unrivaled haunting vocals of Terrae Musiq Vybes, warm melodious keys and captivating rhythms.

Charles Dockins "As we dance" (Part 2) (Loop Science Records Promo)

In July of last year, we introduced you to "As we dance" by legendary Charles 'CDock' Dockins, a tried and tested dance floor weapon laced with inexorably thumpin' rhythms, phat keys and the incomparable vocals and spoken words by Charles Dockins. The track returns to the dance floor in massive remixes by Charles Dockins who gives you the choice of both a vibrant funked-up rework for prime time play as well as a deepened rendition for late night play.

Deep House Pick: Arnaud D & Anthony Poteat "Send you my love" (Going Places Records Promo)

French producer Arnaud D makes his debut on Going Places Records with the excellent "Send you my love" a collaboration with New York City based singer/songwriter Anthony Poteat. To cut right to the chase, "Send you my love" with irresistibly driving rhythms leading the way for Anthony Poteat's inimitable deep-rooted vocals, wicked organ and hypnotic synths is sure to send the dancers into a frenzy...

Fuchsia Casual "Limerence" (Masaki Morii Remix) (Better On Foot Records Promo)

We are closing this weeks update with this killer Masaki Morii remix of "Limerence" by Fuchsia Casual originally released in late September on Better on Foot Records. Without any doubt, Masaki Morii has been pulling out all the stops and takes the track to a whole new dimension on his remix that fuses the beautiful tempting male vocals with the lush keys, enchanting chords and smooth yet spellbindingly thumpin' rhythms.