With only a limited amount of time available this week, we put our focus on the best of the best... Nevertheless, we hope you enjoy the weeks update...
David Morales featuring Romina Johnson "Ain’t nobody" (DIRIDM Records Promo)
The all-time 1983 classic "Ain't nobody" by American funk band Rufus and American singer Chaka Khan gets a fantastic remake by house music legend David Morales and London based songbird Romina Johnson. Indisputably, David Morales has been pulling out all the stops on his truly glamorous and respectful interpretation laced with a fantastic rendition of the memorable lyrics by Romina Johnson, vibrant strings, exquisite keys, joyful horns and an enthralling funk soaked backdrop. Absolutely essential.
Daniele Busciala featuring Jemimah Eze "Won't let you go" (Soul N Pepa Records Promo)
In summer of last year, Italian producer Daniele Busciala and South African singer/songwriter Jemimah Eze graced us with the magnificent "Heaven is watching on us", now they bring us the brilliant "Won't let you go". Unquestionably, this soulful gem oozing with Jemimah Eze's unmistakable deeply felt vocals, luscious keys, dreamy pads and an infectious organic musical backing comes highly recommended.
Andy Compton, The Rurals & Shamrock featuring Nekoye Ommeh "Bunny Chow EP" (Peng Music Promo)
Back in May 2018, Lumberjacks In Hell dropped the outstanding "Bunny Chow EP" by deep house veteran Any Compton and Shamrock, now this timeless four track EP featuring Nekoye Ommeh on vocals, Kafele Bandele on trumpet and Bongani on additional percussion gets a welcome re-release on Peng Music. Without doubt, this afrobeat/afro soul/jazz/deep house infused masterpiece is not to be missed...
DJ Thes-Man "Precedence (tribute)" (Ohyea Muziq Promo)
The latest offering from Ohyea Muziq is the marvelous "Precedence (tribute)" by DJ Thes-Man (aka Thesele Moshoeshoe) a special tribute song to his late father. Beyond the shadow of the doubt, this uber soulful yet spell binding production using deepened gently thumpin' rhythms as foundation for mellifluous melodies and eminent female spoken word poetry is sure to cast a spell on you...
Traxx Pick: DJ Oji & Masaki Morii "Straight fiyah!" (POJI Records Promo)
Typically, we keep our weekly updates focused on the latest vocal soulful house and afro house releases, but for this unadulterated dance floor weapon by DJ Oji and Masaki Morii entitled "Straight fiyah!" we had to make an exception. Most definitely, the downright inexorable afro-tribal rhythms together with the killer organ ride, lush keys and uber cool vocals sprinkles are guaranteed to send the dancers into a frenzy...