Only the very best and latest made the cut for this weeks fully loaded update... enjoy !!
Doug Gomez starring Cordell McClary "Making moves" (Merecumbe Recordings Promo)
Merecumbe Recordings label head Doug Gomez teams up with renowned vocalist Cordell McClary for "Making moves", to make a long story short this truly eminent production with gentle yet irresistible percussive rhythms leading the way for grand jazzy keys, heavenly chords and the unmistakable deeply rooted vocals of Cordell McClary has essential written all over...
Kai & Kyle featuring Gordon Chambers & CK Gospel Choir "Higher than high" (2019 Remixes)(KingStreet Records Promo)
Back in summer of 2014, we were celebrating the fantastic "Higher than high" by Kai & Kyle featuring inspiring lead vocals by Gordon Chamber and backing vocals by CK Gospel Choir, now this timeless jewel returns in stellar remixes by Cee ElAssaad who transforms the song into a vibrant prime time favorite by fusing the incredible vocals with luxurious keys and an intriguing funked-up musical backing. Also included is the wicked dub by Sean McCabe taken from the original 2014 release.
DaSouL featuring Joe Flame "Friend let's be friends" (Dallinghoo Recordings Promo)
Italian DJ/producer Fiorenzo D'amore aka DaSouL and American singer/producer Joseph Davis aka Joe Flame bring us the vivacious "Friend let's be friends" out soon on Dallinghoo Records, a sure-fire dance floor weapon built around an inexorably stompin' organic backdrop, exquisite jazzy keys, classy horns, wicked guitar, delectable organ solo and the inimitable vocals of Joe Flame.
The Vision featuring Andreya Triana "Heaven" (Remixes)(Defected Records Promo)
Forthcoming to Defected Records is the funktastic truly inspiring "Heaven" by The Vision featuring the beautiful vocal stylings of Andreya Triana and a lush instrumentation. The remixes are courtesy of Mousse T who injects his signature truly beloved disco infused touch, and Nightmares On Wax who delivers a groovey jazz/funk infused interpretation. Exclusively available on the 12" vinyl are Mousse T's 'E-Funk Mix' and the dub of the Nightmares on Wax remix.
DJ Umbi & Soulbridge featuring Angela Gooden & VonFrederiCK "Two hearts" (Soulfulhouse Mix)(HSR Records Promo)
In November of last year, we introduced you to the expertly crafted four-to-the-floor remake of "Two hearts" (originally performed by legendary Stephanie Mills and Teddy Pendergrass in the early 80s) produced by DJ Umbi and Soulbridge (Gigi Frassanito) and performed in grand style by Angela Gooden and VonFrederiCK, now this gem returns in the previously unreleased 'Soulfulhouse Mix' giving the song an uplifting truly spell binding funktitied feel.
Le Babar & Lee Wilson "You are (everything)" (Part 2)(Check It Out Records Promo)
Three months ago, Check It Out Records dropped the original mixes of "You are everything", a dynamic feel-good production by underground house music producer Le Babar featuring the incomparable vocals of Lee Wilson. Now part two is here, indisputably these scintillating truly fervid remixes by Sebb Junior oozing with his landmark groovey sound will take over dance floors by storm...
Bizio Cool presents "Cities EP" / "It should have been you" (Rebel Records Promo)
Italian DJ/producer Fabrizio Colasanti aka Bizio Cool presents an excellent EP which includes three downright dope and pristine underground house instrumentals that are all about enthralling rhythms and inebriant keys by Martino Onorato, as well as a superb remake of Gwen Guthrie's all-time dance classic "It should have been you" which stays true and respectful to the original yet gives the song a contemporary 4/4 feel, with Nameless delivering an impeccable rendition of the unforgettable lyrics.
George Lesley featuring Kelly Khumalo & Museeq IQ "Noma inini" (Pasqua Records S.A Promo)
Coming soon to up and rising Pasqua Records S.A is the splendorous "Noma inini" by George Lesley, beyond the shadow of a doubt this masterly crafted production using smooth yet compelling afro-deep rhythms as foundation for lovely guitars, mellifluous synth melodies and the eminent vocals of Kelly Khumalo and Museeq IQ is by no means to be missed... Nuff said...
Cafe 432 & Sheree Hicks "Intuition" (Soundstate Recordings Promo)
London duo Cafe 432 (aka Jonsey and Kevin McPherson) and acclaimed Chicago based songstress Sheree Hicks present "Intuition" the follow up to their 2017 hit single "Searching". Quite simply, the summary "Intuition" featuring the one-of-a-kind emotive vocals of Sheree Hicks alongside subtle guitar, charming melodic keys and a gentle yet thrilling organic backdrop is sheer musical bliss...
Bonus Review: Crescendo "Ode to muzik" (2019 Remixes)(Deeper Side of CyberJamz Records Promo)
Hot on the heels of the A Freaq Named Bluza remix (reviewed by us back in May) comes a massive remix package of "Ode to muzik", an unadulterated slice of underground house music oozing with the unrivaled spoken word poetry of Crescendo (Suprena Millet) originally released end of 2010. Most certainly, this is as truly eclectic selection of captivating remixes by the likes of Calvin Sol, DJ Sound Science, DLow and Ronald Overby guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy...