Back to normal volume this week, as usual nothing but the best and latest in soulful house music... entjoy !!
Stones & Bones, Philani Zuma featuring Tweety "False alarm" (We Go Deep CD Promo)
From the team of Stones & Bones, Philani Zuma and vocalist Tweety comes the wonderful "False alarm", an enchanting deep house gem built around gently thumpin' rhythms, celestial synth melodies and the sultry vocals of Tweety. Beside the magnificent main version, the release comes complete with truly spectacular remixes from the likes of Philani Zuma, SoulPoizen and Soule Villain all adding their distinctive deep/soulful touch, giving you plenty of choices to work the floor.
Steven Stone & Andrea Love "Running to love" (Pasha NoFrost Remix)(Soul Deluxe Recordings CD Promo)
Almost exactly two years ago, the original version of "Running to love" was released, an intoxicating production by Steven Stone combining Andrea Love's heartfelt rendition of the lyrics with catchy synths and a spell binding backdrop. Remixes by Scott Diaz and Richard Earnshaw followed, now Pasha NoFrost adds his magical touch to the song, dropping an utterly soulful yet enthralling interpretation laced with glamorous keys and pulsating rhythms.
Vittorio Santorelli "Haven't you heard (The Remixes)(Double Cheese Records CD Promo)
In May of last year, Double Cheese Records blessed us with a mind-blowing remake of Patrice Rushen's all-time classic "Haven't you heard" by Vittorio Santorelli, now the label presents breath-taking remixes by Rightside and Max Marinacci. Rightside's splendiferous rework uses smooth yet infectiously thumpin' rhythms as playground for Wendy Lewis emotive truly one-of-a-kind vocals and luscious keys, while Max Marinacci serves an ancestral utterly hypnotizing afro-deep workout guaranteed to jam-pack the floor.
4th Quarter Music & Barbara Douglas "Always there" (4th Quarter Music CD Promo)
Back in 1975, Ronnie Laws began his solo career with the album "Pressure sensitive" which yielded his most famous instrumental song "Always there." The song became an instant jazz-funk classic, covered by numerous artists such as Side Effect (Fantasy Records, 1976), Charvoni (Capitol/Syncopate Records, 1989) and Incognito (Talkin' Loud Records, 1991) to name just a few. Now we can enjoy a fabulous cover of this unforgettable classic by 4th Quarter Music and songstress Barbara Douglas. First up we have Frank 'Frankstar' Blythe's amazing truly uplifting and modern re-imagination perfectly showcasing the powerhouse vocals of Barbara Douglas. Next is Graham Boyze (aka Da Boyze) who deepens the vibe, combining the vocals with a phat piano, wicked organ and relentlessly stompin' backing.
Angelo Draetta featuring Sanna Hartfield "Deal with darlings" (Manyoma Records CD Promo)
Quite simply, "Deal with darlings" by Italian DJ/producer Angelo Draetta and singer Sanna Hartfield is a feel good anthem you can't resist to dance to as the contaminous funk soaked backdrop together with the fantastic jazzy piano and Sanna Hartfield's incomparable passionate vocals create an irresistible feel that will not let you go... Nuff said.
Traxx Pick #1: Phaze Dee "Need" (Rhemi Music CD Promo)
Phaze Dee (aka Dino Christopoulo) makes his debut on Rhemi Music with the blazin hot "Need" EP which includes two mind-blowing old skool inspired tracks guaranteed to send the floor into a frenzy through the ruthless deeper than deep rhythms, the delectable utterly enticing keys and chords and the cleverly used uber cool vocal samples. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the "Need" EP will be rockin' floors globally for months to come...
Traxx Pick #2: Lilac Jeans & Sean McCabe "Grandfather's blessings" (Lilac Jeans Music CD Promo)
South Africa's Lilac Jeans (Linda Sikhosana & Floyd Nkonyane) join forces with Sean McCabe for "Grandfather's blessings" - not much needs to be said or written about this sure-fire dance floor bomb besides the resistless deeply groovin' rhythms together with the glamorous jazzy vibes and glorious chords are spreading an entrancing feel guaranteed to put a spell on you...
Deep House Pick #1: IndySoul "Whalerider EP" (We Go Deep CD Promo)
Carl 'IndySoul' Guerard is back on We Go Deep with the massive "Whalerider EP" which features five equally brilliant deep house productions taking you on an exhilarating journey to deepest imaginable grounds, with spell binding rhythms leading the way for mesmerizing synth melodies and seductive male spoken words which can be found on two of the tracks. Essential for any deep house music lover...
Deep House Pick #2: KP Deep Mesh "Distant memory" (Vibe Boutique Records CD Promo)
The latest release on Vibe Boutique Records is courtesy of South African DJ/producer KP Deep Mesh who graces us with the "Distant memory" EP loaded with three definite deep house weapons perfect for late night play. To cut a long story short, each of the three tracks oozes with a tantalizing somewhat moody feel created by gentle yet thrilling rhythms and tempting dreamy melodies. In other words, top notch deep house music...