We've prepared a truly eclectic update for you this week... enjoy !!
Various Artists "Quest One" (Soul Quest Records Promo)
Up-and-coming Soul Quest Records have been going from strength to strength since dropping their inaugural release in May of last year, and they received a Pick of the Week review of their latest release "So long" (Remixes) by 2fox featuring Liam Bailey & BB James here on Spirit of House in August. By popular demand, the label will release the first installment in their brand new vinyl compilation EP series "Quest One" laster this month. The EP includes five choice cuts from the labels catalogue: Max Sinàl featuring Hutch the Great "Let your hair down", Max Sinal featuring Hutch The Great & Melodi Marsh "Let you in", KingCrowney & Zoe Kypri "Coat on" (Slxm Sol Remix), Max Sinàl featuring Bianca Nieddu "Waiting" and 2fox featuring Liam Bailey & BB James "So long" (Original Mix). This eclectic EP oozing with the fresh sounds of London's soulful and jazzy underground comes highly recommended to any vinyl aficionado.
DaSoul & Coco Street & Nearly a Band "I got your love" (Soulful Evolution Promo)
Italian DJ/producers DaSoul (Fiorenzo D'amore) joins forces with Coco Street and Nearly a Band for the phantasmagorical "I got your love" available through Soulful Evolution. Beyond doubt, "I got your love" laced with the inimitable sultry vocals and spoken words of Coco Street, audacious jazzed-up keys by Domenico Nearlyaband and an intriguingly pulsating organic backdrop is sure to cast a spell on you.
Lou Rawls "See you when I git there" (Morttimer Snerd III Rework) (Miggedy Entertainment Promo)
Thelma Houston "I'm here again" (Morttimer Snerd III Rework) (Miggedy Entertainment Promo)
Not one but two absolutely fierce four-to-the-floor reworkings of unforgettable classics from yesteryear (1977 to be precise) by Morttimer Snerd III hit our inbox this week. Both his re-imaginations of "See you when I git there" by Lou Rawls and "I'm here again" by Thelma Houston stay true and respectful to the original yet transform the track into a sure-fire 4/4 dance floor favorite.
Pour le Connaisseur: Cosmo Klein & The Campers "Soul Fiction Remixed" (Best Friends Promo)
Scheduled for a late November release is this superb remix compilation of Germany's Cosmo Klein & The Campers' celebrated album "Soul fiction" released in May of last year. To make a long story short, this varied selection of soul/funk/boogie/electronic infused remixes by the likes of DJ Friction, Moods, Oliver Frost, Philippa, Opolopo, Art of Tones and Jonny Miller is downright mind-boggling...
Full Flava featuring Angela Johnson "I wanna be loved by you" (Discotheque Tactique Mix) (Dome Records Promo)
Back in September of this year, we introduced you to the stellar Micky More & Andy Tee remixes of Full Flava's remake of the Family of Eve classic "I wanna be loved by you" featuring a dazzling rendition of the lyrics by singer/songwriter Angela Johnson. Courtesy of UK remixer Andy Swan comes the the vibrant 'Discotheque Tactique Mix' that combines Angela Johnson's vocals with a contaminous funked-up backdrop, glorious jazzy keys and heavenly chords.
Deep House Pick: Ardio Zemog "Back to freedom" (Merecumbe Recordings Promo)
The latest offering from Merecumbe Recordings is "Back to freedom" a hypnotic deep house production by New York City based Colombian artist/DJ/producer Ardio Zemog. Beyond question, "Back to freedom" with irresistibly thumpin' deepened rhythms leading the way for entrancing atmospheric melodies and uber cool vocal chants is guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy...