Soulful heat continues with this weeks loaded update... enjoy !!
Mike Dunn "(I'm sick) I've been infected wit House Musick" (Remixes) (Blackball Muzik Promo)
In summer of last year, we celebrated "(I'm sick) I've been infected wit House Musick" by legendary Chicago House Music pioneer Mike Dunn laced with this unique truly eminent vocal stylings, now the remixes have landed. First up, Terry Hunter contributes a classic soulful interpretation that introduces a sublime jazzy flute, mellifluous keys and a smooth rich organic backdrop. Next, DJ Tai reworks the track into a downright hypnotic peak time bomb built around inexorably pulsating rhythms and inebriant melodies.
Mike Dunn featuring Michelle Penn "Dance all night" (Blackball Muzik Promo)
Legendary Chicago House Music pioneer (and CEO of Blackball Muzik) Mike Dunn joins forces with Michelle Penn to grace us with the uncontested dance floor weapon "Dance all night". In short, "Dance all night" featuring the unique truly eminent vocal stylings of Mike Dunn, incomparable tempting vocals of Michelle Penn and phat keys over old school inspired deeply groovin' rhythms is sure to ignite the dance floor...
Mike Dunn "The maestro (a tribute to Louie Vega)" (Blackball Muzik Promo)
Legendary Chicago House Music pioneer (and CEO of Blackball Muzik) Mike Dunn pays homage to one of the most influential and innovative DJs, producers and remixers in house music history: Louie Vega. Beyond question, "The maestro" (a tribute to Louie Vega)" with a spell binding organic musical backing leading the way for Mike Dunn's unique truly momentous spoken words, lush keys and dreamful pads is sure to cast a spell on you...
Deep Soul Syndicate & Ed Ramsey "Rhythm world" (Makin' Moves Promo)
Next up on Makin' Moves is the glamorous "Rhythm world" by Chicago duo Deep Soul Syndicate (aka Sean Ali and Munk Julius) and singer/songwriter Ed Ramsey. Without any doubt, this expertly crafted latin-jazz infused soulful house gem oozing with the unmistakable inspiring vocals of Ed Ramsey, sumptuous rhodes and keys, and a smooth percussion enriched organic backing groove is sheer musical bliss...
Earl W. Green & Deep Soul Syndicate "What goes around" (DJ Pope Remix) (Sounds of Ali Promo)
Back in May of this year, Sounds of Ali released the glorious soulful gem "What goes around", a collaboration by Chicago duo Deep Soul Syndicate with South African singer/songwriter Earl W. Green. Out now on promo are these phantasmagorical remixes by DJ Pope that combine the unmatched deep-rooted vocals of Earl W. Green with luxurious jazzy keys, grand flute and an infectious funked-up backdrop. Essential.
Sean Smith & DJ Wall 2 Wall featuring Carla Prather "Feel the vibe" (Part 2) (Smooth Agent Records Promo)
In late 2025, Smooth Agent Records returned to Spirit of House with the marvelous "Feel the vibe" produced by label head Sean Smith and DJ Wall 2 Wall, with the lyrics performed in grand style by Carla Prather (complete with a superb remix by Ezel). This dance floor favorite is back in brand new remixes by Sean Smith who takes Carla Prather's unequaled majestic vocals to new heights on his heavenly soul oozing interpretation, and Shino Blackk who delivers a lively dub laced with a grandiose piano by Jym 'Da Badseed' Pratt.
Soft Cell "Seedy films" (Big Logan Remix) (AquaSol Recordings Promo)
In late 1981, English synth-pop duo Soft Cell (aka vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball) released their debut album "Non-stop erotic cabaret" (the lead single, a cover version of Gloria Jones' song "Tainted Love", became their fist hit). Courtesy of Big Logan comes soulful four-to-the-floor re-imagination of "Seedy films" (renamed to "Sleezy city" for this release) that fuses Marc Almond's inimitable vocals with melodious keys, lovely guitar and a smooth organic backdrop.
DJ Spen & Inaya Day & Shout "War cry" (The Jihad Muhammad Remix) (unquantize Promo)
We are closing this weeks update with the super dope Jihad Muhammad remix of "War cry" by DJ Spen featuring vocals by Inaya Day and Shout. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, Jihad Muhammad has been pulling out all the stops and delivers a sure-fire dance floor weapon that uses downright irresistible afro-centric rhythms as foundation for the inspiring gospel tinged chants by Inaya Day & Shout and the keyboard wizardry of Shawn Lucas.