This week, a rather varied update awaits you... enjoy !!
Traxx Pick: Franke Estevez FUZION "Up in the heights (an NYC interpretation of my roots)" (Fuzion Records Promo)
Renowned DJ/producer Franke Estevez truly graces us with "Up in the heights (an NYC interpretation of my roots)" out now on promo through Fuzion Records. Without any doubt, this soulful and melodious yet enthralling instrumental track that features sumptuous keys, heavenly pads, dreamful violin and grandiose horns over smooth yet spell binding rhythms is sure to make you yearn for more... Highly recommended.
Sly and The Family Stone "Family affair" (Corey Holmes Remix) (New Generation Records Promo)
"Family affair" is a number-one hit single recorded by American funk band Sly and The Family Stone for the Epic Records label in 1971. This all-time classic has been reworked for modern dance floors by Corey Holmes who introduces warm melodious keys and a smooth yet downright relentlessly thumpin' rich organic backing groove to deliver a glorious 4/4 re-imagination sure to ignite dance floors around the globe...
Alice Aera "Searching for love" (Shelter x Fuzion Remixes) (Fuzion Records Promo)
In July, Dutch singer-songwriter Alice Aera self-released the wonderful r&b gem "Searching for love" oozing with her incomparable heartfelt vocals. Courtesy of prolific duo Merlin Bobb and Franke Estevez comes a magnificent four-to-the-floor interpretation that combines Alice Aera's amazing vocals with bodacious keys and a smooth yet captivating organic backdrop to create a sure-fire dance floor favorite...
Chelsea Como & Jacko "Paradise" (Villahangar Promo)
Forthcoming to Villahangar is "Paradise" by singer/songwriter Chelsea Como and longtime collaborator DJ/producer Jack. This dark afro-tek re-imagination of the song originally recorded by English band Sade for their third studio album "Stronger than pride" in 1988 is sure to send the dancers into a frenzy through the eminent rendition of the vocals by Chelsea Como, hypnotic synths and inexorable rhythms. A playful remix by Matt Sawyer & Chris Leon is included for good measure.
Ryan Emerson featuring MonAxi "Oxossi" (Vice Squad Music Promo)
We welcome up-and-coming Ryan Emerson to Spirit of House with his brand new release "Oxossi" (the Orisha of the hunt, forests, wealth, knowledge, and nature's abundance in Yoruba religion, Candomble, Santeria, and Vodou) featuring the vocal talents of MonAxi. Beyond question, the inspirational vocals of MonAxi together with the inebriant melodies and irresistible aftocentric rhythms will set the dance floor ablaze.
Dawn Souluvn Williams "Finally" (Souluvn Entertainment Promo)
Vocalist extraordinaire Dawn Souluvn Williams presents "Finally", the first release on her own label Souluvn Entertainment in over five years. To make a long story short, "Finally" oozing with the unmatched heartfelt vocals of Dawn Souluvn Williams, splendorous keys, sublime horns and a rich organic musical backing is uplifting musical bliss... Not to forget to mention the 'Island Mix' that amps up the energy yet keeps the vibe soulful and melodious.
George Benson "This masquerade" (Mike Flexx Rework) (MMP Records Promo)
Cameo "Sparkle" (Mike Flexx Rework) (MMP Records Promo)
Herbie Hancock "Stars in your eyes" (Mike Flexx& Miggedy Rework) (MMP Records Promo)
Chicago native Mike Flexx has always best known for his amazing edits of classic tunes, indisputably his glamorous four-to-the-floor re-imaginations of "This masquerade" by George Benson (from his 1976 album "Breezin'"), "Sparkle" by Cameo (from their 1979 album "Secret omen") and "Stars in your eyes" by Herbie Hancock (from his 1980 album "Monster") that stay true to the spirit of the original are prime examples of his craft. As a bonus, Steve Miggedy Maestro contributes a wicked re-edit of "Stars in your eyes".