review logoThe heat is on early in the year with many goodies to discover... enjoy !!

Lalo Leyy & Lee Graves & Morris Revy "Free" (Groovebom Records Promo)

Soon to be released through up-and-coming Groovebom Records is the uplifting "Free" produced by Lalo Leyy and Lee Graves, with the lyrics performed in grand style by Morris Revy. To make a long story shot, Morris Revy's unrivaled sultry vocals together with the bodacious keys and the gentle yet spell binding percussive rhythms are sure to make you yearn for more...

Deep Roger featuring Lifford "Forbidden love" (Quantize Recordings Promo)

Italian DJ/producer Deep Roger returns to Quantize Recordings with "Forbidden love" a collaboration with UK vocalist extraordinaire Lifford Shillingford. Without question, this feel-good production using a smooth yet infectious organic backdrop as foundation for the inimitable vocals of Lifford Shillingford and luscious keys will cause a stir on the dance floor. The cherry on top is the glamorous uber soulful remix by Rightside taking the track to a whole different level.

Milton Gulli "Marrabenta (pes pretos)" (Kid Fonque Remix)(Tangential Music Promo)

Forthcoming to Tangential Music is this undeniably ingenious Kid Fonque remix of "Marrabenta (pes pretos)" by Portuguese/Mozambican artist Milton Gulli. To make it short, Kid Fonque delivers an eminent deep house rework sure to cast a spell on you, with the unique truly haunting poetic vocals of Milton Gulli and the enchanting strings of the original accompanied by irresistible deeper than deep rhythms.

Lea & Muzikman Edition & Tweety "Songbird" (Booker T Mix)(Open Bar Music Promo)

In fall of 2019, Lea (Carla Leanna Yip) and Muzikman Edition (William Bagley) graced us with "Songbird", a brilliant afro house production featuring the incomparable seductive vocals of Tweety.Then in late 2020 we were celebrating the outstanding remixes by Martin 'AtJazz' Iveson, now the track returns ins an unquestionably brilliant new remix by Booker T whose sure-fire dance floor anthem fusing the amazing vocals with sumptuous keys and intriguing rhythms is sure to send the dancers into a frenzy.

J.A.E "Love me right" (Open Bar Music Promo)

The beautiful r&b song "Love me right" by J.A.E was original released in summer of 2018, with Mindlab Recordings releasing soulful house interpretations by Mr Eclectic & George Lesley and Harry Mindgame in spring of 2019. Now Open Bar Music bring the track back to the dance floor in fresh truly dazzling mixes by Oscar P who delivers a mesmeric stripped back afro house workout, and Osunlade who adds his signature afro infused verily soulful yet enthralling touch.

Logistix presents Deon Nathan "I feel" (SoulLab & Systematic Soulz Remix)(KingStreet Records Promo)

The wonderful "I feel" by Logistix featuring the unmatched heartfelt vocals of Deon Nathan was originally released on the "New Breed of Soulful House" sampler in fall of 2011, with a full single release complete with remixes by Samson Lewis, Tony Loreto & Chris IDH and Souldynamic following end of 2012. Then in late 2013, stellar mixes by William 'ReelSoul' Rodriquez followed, and now we can enjoy brand new truly soulful interpretations by SoulLab & Systematic Soulz oozing with mellifluous melodies and a gentle organic backing.

Deep House Pick: Peter Mac "Missing you EP" (Grooveland Music Promo)

The latest offering from Brazil's Grooveland Music is the excellent "Missing you EP" by Peter Mac. The title track "Missing you" features tempting female vocals and tantalizing melodies over deeply groovin' rhythms, with remixes provided by Luchi & Raizer who contribute both a superb broken beat flavored rendition and a relentlessly thumpin' deepened rework. You also get "Cordoba" a downright mesmerizing slice of late night goodness.

Don Welch "Beijo 2.0" (Doug Gomez Remix)(Famous Rebel Music Promo)

We are closing this weeks update with the phantasmagorical Doug Gomez re-imaginations of "Beijo 2.0" by Don Welch (a remake of the Earth, Wind & Fire classic "Brazilian rhyme" from their 1977 album "All 'n all"). Most definitely, this sun drenched and verily soulful interpretation featuring grandiose guitar, sublime piano and dreamful synth together with glamorous vocal chants over gentle broken beat infused rhythms is not to be missed.