Another extra large update is ready for you this week - enjoy...
Malik Alston "Can't get enough of your love" (Inner Muse Recordings CD Promo)
Next up on Inner Muse Recordings is "Can't get enough of your love" by Malik Alston who graces us with another one of his deep and soulful truly ingenious productions oozing with his unique vocal stylings, enchanting melodies and infectious rhythms. The remix comes courtesy of Alton Miller who adds his landmark truly magical touch guaranteed to make you yearn for more... Essential.
DJ Able starring Hannah Khemoh "Ain't got time" (Ricky Morrison Remixes)(Tony Records CD Promo)
Beginning of 2014, Tony Records blessed us with marvelous "Ain't got time" by London based DJ/producer DJ Able and singer Hannah Khemoh, now right in time for summer 2016 come fresh remixes by legendary UK DJ/producer Ricky Morrison. Quite simply, Ricky Morrison's truly dazzling remixes take this soulful gem to a whole new level, with the beautiful deeply rooted vocals by Hannah Khemoh being accompanied by wicked rhythm guitars, luscious keys and an infectious absolutely resistless bassline groove. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, these remixes will take over dance floors around the globe by storm...
Spellband featuring Marissa Guzman "Keep it up" (Tribe Records CD Promo)
For their latest offering entitled "Keep it up" forthcoming on Tribe Records in July, Italian production trio Spellband (Giuseppe Surace, Andrea Drappi, Vins Massaro) team up with songstress Marissa Guzman whose unmistakable emotive vocals harmonize perfectly with the sweet guitars, delectable keys, ethereal chords and the gentle yet enthralling rhythms, altogether spreading an inebriant feel you can't resist to dance to... The stripped-back dub gives the dub a somewhat dark tech-soul touch perfect for late night, early morning play.
Tutsi Girl Play House "Body & Soul EP" (Puro Music CD Promo)
On his newest project Tutsi Girl Play House, Mallorquin DJ/producer Sebas Ramis collaborates with Ruandan songstress Tesiree Priti (who hails from the Tutsi tribe) and German keyboardist Sebastian Motz. The groups first release is the expertly crafted "Body & Soul EP" loaded with four equally stunning productions where the trio revives the beloved San Francisco soulful house sound in a stellar fashion, showcasing their own truly unique emotive house music sound, with the beautiful seductive vocals of Tesiree shining all over.
Deepconsoul, ShimmyTones, Jah Band featuring Chanelle "Keep your head" (Deepconsoul Sounds CD Promo)
South Africa's Deepconsoul, ShimmyTones and Jah Band have enlisted the vocal talents of house music diva Chanelle for "Keep your head", an expertly crafted laidback soulful gem using a smooth organic backdrop as playground for entrancing keys, mellifluous guitar and the signature tempting vocals of Chanelle. The remixes are courtesy of Messive who contributes both a classic soulful and a deeper truly melodious interpretation, Mickey K who drops a wonderful sun drenched rework, and last but not least Roland Clark who delivers a brilliant soulful re-imagination of the original version.
Luciano Gioia, Cinnamon Brown "(Everybody wants to) be happy" (Double Cheese Records CD Promo)
Italian DJ/producer Luciano Gioia follows up his highly successful debut album release "Free your mind" (late 2015) and single "Pacifico" (March 2016) with a splendid collaboration with songstress Cinnamon Brown. "(Everybody want to) be happy" is an elegant soulful vocal production featuring the unique haunting vocals of Cinnamon Brown alongside glamorous keys and chords, wicked organ and thrilling yet smoothly thumpin' rhythms. Label head Luyo is on remix duty, serving a jaw-dropping old skool New York garage inspired rework laced with grandiose keys sure to set the floor on fire.
Marc Tasio & Phillip Ramirez "Everybody say hallelujah" (Good For You Records CD Promo)
Up and rising French DJ/producer Marc Tasio joins forces with legendary house music vocalist Phillip Ramirez for "Everybody say hallelujah", an utterly uplifting gospel house gem fusing the inimitable falsetto vocals of Phillip Ramirez with grand jazzy piano, classy strings, lush chords and spell binding rhythms - hands in the air guaranteed. The 'Remix' keeps the gospel house roots of the song alive, while transforming the song into an enchanting main room weapon.
The Checkup featuring John James "I'll be here" (Duffnote Records CD Promo)
Making his debut on Duffnote Records is The Checkup (aka Raphael Pujol) with "I'll be here", a feel good production guaranteed to send the dance floor into a frenzy thanks to relentlessly bouncin' rhythms, catchy piano hooks, dreamy chords and the passionate vocals of John James. In charge of the remix is Jeremy Juno who keeps the vibe infectious and tantalizing on his ruthlessly thumpin' workout.
Mr. G featuring Blondewearingblack "Precious cargo" (Remixes)(Defected Records CD Promo)
In March of this year, we introduced you to "Precious cargo" by Mr G (Colin McBean), a fabulous deep house production perfect for late night play thanks to deeper than deep relentlessly pounding somewhat gritty deep house rhythms, entrancing atmospheric synth melodies and the glorious sassy vocals from Blondewearingblack. The remix package features the original vocal version alongside the previously unreleased instrumental and underground-esque 'Out Dub', as well as brand new blazin' hot remixes by Kai Alce who reworks the track into a deep truly mesmerizing tech-soul affair guaranteed to cast a spell on you.
Tee-Jay "Afrika unite" (FRQNCY Music CD Promo)
FRQNCY Music are back with the the second single taken from Tee-Jay's forthcoming full length album, to make it short the utterly captivating "Afrika unite" built around hypnotizing afro-tribal rhythms, rousing synth melodies and Tee-Jay's magnificent fervid vocals is a sure-fire dance floor weapon guaranteed to cause a stir on the dance floor...
The best of the rest...
We are getting so many promos sent each and every week that many of them never get reviewed here on Spirit of House (for various reasons nota bene). However, as we want to make sure you are well informed what is happening, we have introduced this section where, every now and then, we will highlight other noteworthy releases...
The truly eclectic "We become one EP" by Italy's Mario Banco is loaded with three definite afro house weapons, without any doubt each of these tracks is a dancers delight guaranteed to jam-pack the floor... (Global Diplomacy Productions CD Promo). South Africa's Brewed Souls (aka Njabulo Kunene and Sqiniseko Nxumalo) present the "Solid Ground EP" which includes three mesmerizing afro-deep tracks oozing with tantalizing melodies and intriguing rhythms (Lilac Jeans Music CD Promo).
Neter Supreme presents the second single from his upcoming album "Temples of thee eternals", the verily hypnotizing masterly orchestrated "Source unchallenged" which takes you on an exhilarating spiritual journey to the unrivaled cosmic musical grounds Neter Supreme is renowned for (Original Drum HSI CD Promo). Cosmic Asset return with their second offering "Atiin fluid", most certainly the ancestral rhythms together with the transcendental synth melodies will send shivers down your spine... (Original Drum HSI CD Promo).
Brand new label House Deluxe Recordings launch in grand style with their inaugural release "House stomp" by Andrea Carissimi, a Gibson Brothers inspired no-nonsense four-to-the-floor production (think of their anthemic hit single "Stomp") sprinkled with cleverly used vocal samples and a mind-blowing breakdowns (House Deluxe Recordings CD Promo). Eli Escobar presents "Phreeky" which features the vocal talents of Vanessa Daou and Nomi Ruiz. The title track "Phreeky" is a truly catchy Disco-House jam, while "Can't stop dancing" is a lively jazz/funk infused groover oozing with a gorgeous summery vibe (Classic Music Company CD Promo).