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Various "House of Mo'" (MoBlack Records Promo)

Out soon on MoBlack Records is "House of Mo'" which includes eleven afro house gems handpicked by label head MoBlack (Mimmo Falcone). To make it short, "House of Mo'" is an eclectic selection of seminal and ingenious tracks collected from the label's artists, friends and inspirations of the past and present, taking you on an exhilarating journey through the various shades afro house has to offer.

Mange Le Funk "I still want you" (Neapolitan Soul and Luciano Gioia Remix)(Neapolitan Soul Records Promo)

Back in 1999, Mange Le Funk (Maurice Bird & Suff Sakoor) released "I still wan you" through Release The Groove Records, a discotastic feel-good anthem laced with the sultry vocals of Sharmaine Campbell that samples the Debbie Jacobs classic "Don't you want my love". Now this gem returns to the dance floor in a towering lively rework by Neapolitan Soul & Luciano Gioia that is masterly orchestrated, with the uplifting vibe sure to send shivers down your spine. As a bonus, you get the ten minute long original mix from 1999 that was only available as a limited edition white label 12".

Masaki Morii & Carla Prather "I admit" (KingStreet Records Promo)

Forthcoming to KingStreet Records is "I admit",  a splendorous collaboration by Japanese DJ/producer Masaki Morii and house music diva Carla Prather. Beyond any doubt, this glamorous soulful production oozing with Carla Prather^s unrivaled majestic vocals, bodacious keys, celestial chords and a smooth yet captivating deeply groovin' musical backing is sheer musical bliss.

Antonio Lyons featuring Anthony Oseyemi "We dance we pray" (Casamena Remixes)(Baainar Digital Promo)

The title track of Antonio Lyons's critically acclaimed album "We dance we pray (ama jo ama badura)" (released in 2012 through Soul Candi Records) gets the remix treatment by none other than Casamena (Carlos Mena) who delivers a stunning truly varied selection of afro house interpretations guaranteed to cast a spell on you through the intriguing rhythms, illustrious keys and the amazing haunting vocals of Anthony Oseyemi. Completing the package is the fantastic original version.

Against the Tide featuring Venessa Jackson "Nakupenda" (Centric Music Promo)

It has been almost six years since we last heard from Centric Music, but now they are back in proper style with this sure-fire afro house banger by Dubai based producer Against the Tide. Indisputably, "Nakupenda" featuring the unmistakable vocal stylings of South African songstress Venessa Jackson, entrancing melodies and inexorable rhythms will send the dancers into a frenzy. Also included is a vigorous main room workout by Sky White.

Jimmy Read "The same family" (Digital Soul Records Promo)

Digital Soul Records are back on Spirit of House with their latest offering, the glorious "The same family" by London based DJ/producer Jimmy Read. To cut right to the chase, this gorgeous soulful production using a smoothly thumpin' organic backdrop as foundation for eminent spoken words, sublime jazzy keys, wicked organ and classy saxophone comes highly recommended.

DJ Ant B featuring Seductive Sapphire "Game ova" (In The Zone Entertainment Promo)

We proudly introduce you to "Game ova" by DJ Ant B out now on promo through In The Zone Entertainment. Without question, "Game ova" which features the he one-of-a-kind spoken words by Seductive Sapphire is an unadulterated and truly enthralling slice of underground house music not to be missed, not to forget to mention the superb truly varied selection of remixes by the likes of LHDM, M I Sounds, Musa Stretch and The SinSay.

Traxx Pick: Luis Radio "Wurly chant" (Groovebom Records Promo)

We are closing this weeks update with this fresh  and truly outstanding release by Luis Radio entitled "Wurly chant" available soon through Groovebom Records. To make a long story short, "Wurly chant" is an expertly crafted jazz infused instrumental production featuring a marvelous wurlitzer solo, lush keys and dreamful pads over smooth yet thrilling percussive rhythms.