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Melchyor A "Take my hand" (Corey Holmes & Shino Blackk Remixes) (New Generation Records Promo)

In February of this year, we introduced you to "Take my hand" by France based Melchyor A, a magnificent production featuring beautiful haunting vocals by an uncredited female singer. Now we are graced with indisputably dazzling remixes by Corey Holmes who serves a soulful and melodious deepened interpretation, and Shino Blackk who delivers a hypnotic late night rework.

Paris Cesvette featuring Hannah Khemoh "Better" (Quantize Recordings Promo)

London's very own Paris Cesvette returns to Quantize Recordings with a stunning collaboration with vocalist extraordinaire Hannah Khemoh entitled "Better". To make a long story short, "Better" featuring the unrivaled sultry vocals of Hanna Khemoh, luscious keys, heavenly pads and a smooth yet spell binding funk soaked musical backing is guaranteed to make you yearn for more...

Cynthia Tucker featuring James White "Everlasting love" (AceBeat Music Promo)

Legendary AceBeat Music truly bless us with the fabulous four-to-the-floor re-imagination of the Rufus & Chaka Khan 1977 classic "Everlasting love" by Cynthia Tucker. Beyond any doubt, Cynthia Tucker's impeccable rendition of the lyrics in combination with the superb background vocals (courtesy of Cynthia Tucker herself, Jonathan Davis & Derrick Ricky Nelson), grandiose horns (arranged by James White), illustrious keys and the contaminous funked-up groove make this a must-have soulful jewel.

Smoke Balls "The sky is my limit" (Soul Mood Records Promo)

Italian production duo Smoke Balls (aka Max Montorio and Massimo Anelli) present their latest production "The sky is my limit" to be released soon through Soul Mood Records. Without  any question, "The sky is my limit" oozing with beautiful heartfelt female vocals, sublime jazzy keys, dreamful chord progressions and a lively organic musical back is sure to cast a spell on you.

Haldo featuring Erika Scherlin "Outstanding" (Proceed Records Promo)

Forthcoming to Proceed Records is this scintillating four-to-the-floor re-imagination of The Gap Band classic "Outstanding" (originally released back to 1982) by Haldo and Erika Scherlin. Most definitely, this splendorous rework of the timeless classic using a smooth yet infectious organic backdrop as foundation for Erika Scherlin's eminent rendition of the lyrics and bodacious keys comes highly recommended.

Luchi & Raizer featuring Richelle Hicks "Trust your mind" (Grooveland Music Promo)

Brazilian duo Luchi & Raizer (aka Andre Luchi and Daniel Raizer) present "Trust your mind", the first single from their forthcoming full length album. "Trust your mind" is a glamorous soulful production featuring the one-of-a-kind spirited vocals of American songstress Richelle Hicks, luxurious keys, classy horns, ethereal chords and a smooth yet vibrant backing. Not to forget to mention the alternate 'Soul Mix' oozing with a hypnotic soulful somewhat deeper vibe and the ingenious broken beat styled 'Dub Mix'.

DJ Vivona featuring Lizwi "Love and night" (Q Narongwate Remix) (Sunclock Records Promo)

Back in November 2021, Italian DJ/producer DJ Vivona and South African songstress Lizwi gave us "Love and night" a tantalizing afro house tune laced with the incomparable enticing vocal stylings of Lizwi. Now the track returns in a superb rework by Q Narongwate who combines her amazing vocals with melancholic jazzy keys, celestial pads and relentlessly pulsating afrocentric rhythms.

Risk Assessment featuring Monica Blaire "It's not right but it's okay" (Foliage Records Promo)

UK producer Risk Assessment (Glyne Brathwaite) and US vocalist Monica Blaire team up to bring us this glorious remake of Whitney Houston's 1999 r&b classic "It's not right but it's okay" out on promo on Foliage Records. Quite simply, Monica Blaire's fantastic rendition of the lyrics together with the exquisite keys and the enthralling afro tinged rhythms are sure to cause a stir on the dance floor...

Ace Shyllon featuring MissFly "Loving Saturdays" (Metronoyz Records Promo)

The latest offering from Metronoyz Records is "Loving Saturdays", a  phantasmagorical collaboration by UK DJ/producer Ace Shyllon with Canadian songstress MissFly. To cut right to the chase, "Loving Saturdays" featuring the one-of-a-kind mesmerizing vocals of MissFly, glorious keys, inebriant galactical pads and gentle yet thrilling rhythms is sure take over dance floors around the globe by storm.

Minnie RIpperton "Young, willing & able" (Steve Miggedy Maestro Rework) (Miggedy Entertainment Promo)

DJ/producer/remixer Steve Miggedy Maestro once again adds his magical and beloved 4/4 touch to a bona fide classic as he takes on Minnie Ripperton's "Young, willing & able" (taken from her 1977 album "Stay in love"). With absolute certainty, this super dope four-to-the-floor rework keeping the spirit and vibe of the timeless original alive is sure to become a dance floor favorite in no time.

Ferry Ultra featuring Melva Houston "A little soul" (Young Pulse Remix) (Peppermint Jam Records Promo)

Peppermint Jam Records continue the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Ferry Ultra's critically acclaimed album "Ferry Ultra and The Homeless Funkers" with this fresh Young Pulse remix of "A little soul" which features the unmistakable vocal stylings of the late Melva Houston. Indisputably, Young Pulse has been pulling out all the stops and delivers a classy contemporary rendition sure to sent the dance floor on fire.