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Friday, September 30

West End Blue Vol. 3

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Deep!

The Anderson Soares Project

Muito Soul EP

West End

The album “Muito Soul” from Anderson Soares (Brazil), released last year, was produced around an amazing combination of House, Bossa Nova, Funk, Soul and Jazz. With lush instrumentation (guitar, bass, sax, trumpet, trombone, keyboards…) and vocals by Paula Lima, Patrícia Marx and Mia T (among others), this album got world’s attention. Three of the album tracks are now available on West End: “Sentido de Litoral”, “Menino Do Morro” and “Solaris”.

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Anderson Soares, dj/produtor brasileiro, lançou em 2004 o álbum “Muito Soul”, um cocktail delicioso de Bossa Nova, Funk, Soul e Jazz sob as directrizes da House Music. Com um conjunto impressionante de convidados, quer em número quer em qualidade (Jair Oliveira, Patrícia Marx e Paula Lima, entre muitos outros), o brasileiro produziu um álbum que chamou a atenção um pouco por todo o mundo. O resultado está aí: um EP numa label de renome com 3 dos temas de “Muito Soul”: “Sentido de Litoral”, “Menino Do Morro” e “Solaris”.

Wednesday, September 28

A journey not to be missed

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Vinil!

Anthony Nicholson

Celestial Journey [sample]

Infinite Audio

Following off Infinite Audio's debut "Tribes Of Chant", Anthony Nicholson is back on his label with “Celestial Journey”. With the contribution of some talent people (Byron Calito on percussions and William Kirk on Fender Rhodes), Anthony Nicholson has produced another masterful record. In fact, the track’s title is completely adjusted to his content: the piano and synth takes us to a beautiful celestial journey. Reach to the heavens...

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Anthony Nicholson volta à carga na sua Infinite Audio, depois de “Tribes Of Chant” ter inaugurado a label. Rodeado de gente talentosa (Byron Calito na percussão e William Kirk no Fender Rhodes), Anthony Nicholson produziu mais um disco maravilhoso. De facto, o título do tema é adequado ao seu conteúdo: o piano e o synth (com direito a um solo deslumbrante) levam-nos a uma viagem celestial. O céu ficou mais perto...

SpaceKat News

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Deep!

Steal Vybe

After Hours (Quentin Harris rmx)

SpaceKat

“After Hours”, song included on “Dance 4 life EP” from Steal Vybe (the first record on their own label), now receives new mixes by Quentin Harris and by the track producers themselves. Different ways to listen Stephanie Renee’s soulful voice…

sample 1 / sample 2 (Quentin Harris rmx)

sample 3 / sample 4 (Steal Vybe new mixes) [only available as a digital download]

“After Hours”, tema incluído no EP “Dande 4 Life” de Steal Vybe (o primeiro disco da label de Chris “Cee Rule” Forman e Damon “Mr. Dizzy Fingers” Bennett), recebe agora novas versões por Quentin Harris e pelos próprios Steal Vybe.

Tuesday, September 27

Jojo Flores & Mike Fresco present...

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Deep!

The Lost Tribes of Ibadan

Orixas Revisited

GotSoul

Originally produced by Kerri Chandler and Jerome Sydenham, “Orixas” receives remixes by Dennis Ferrer, Fred Everything and Kaje. The irresistible jazzy feeling keeps there (which is good!) but with 3 different visions. This record is able to satisfy many deep heads: the smooth and mellow groove lovers and those who like things deep but with more solid or vigorous beats. Welcome back, GotSoul!

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“Orixas”, tema originalmente produzido por Kerri Chandler e Jerome Sydenham, recebe as remisturas de Dennis Ferrer, Fred Everything e Kaje. O feeling jazzy mantém-se (o que é óptimo!) mas com 3 diferentes visões. Este é um disco capaz de satisfazer grande parte dos amantes de Deep House, quer os que preferem os temas mais calmos e melodiosos quer os que não dispensam os beats um pouco mais musculados.

Are you looking for something deep?

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Deep!

Quizz Feat. Emile Chick

Bag U Should (Charles Webster remix) sample 1

AB

Deep!

Sam & Gigi

Bau Au sample 1 / sample 2

Still Music

4 x 4 - Beauty Guide

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Deep!

AUTUMN

Worth Your While sample 1 / sample 2

Lion1

Deep!

Jay 'Sinister' Sealee pres. Vik Brooks

I Just Wanna Be (Ralf Gum Mixes)

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Atal Music

Vinil!

Gerardo Frisina

Alborado sample 1 / sample 2

Afroart

Deep!

Annekei

More Of Your Love sample 1 / sample 2

R2

Monday, September 26

And the winner is...

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Deep!

Franck Roger

If there was an award for the producer with more records this year, I think Franck Roger would win it easely! This guy is on fire, now its time to the “Earthrumental Part 3” on his own label. The record will be in stores next days; in the meantime, you can check the samples here.

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Se existisse um prémio para o produtor com mais trabalhos (originais e remisturas) durante este ano, penso que Franck Roger o ganharia com facilidade. O homem não para, agora é a vez de “Earthrumental Part 3”, disco a ser lançado na sua própria label (Real Tone) nos próximos dias. Confiram aqui.

Friday, September 23

DeeperSoul Session 09 - Mixed by Carlos Vargas

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Vargas father is a jazz guitarist, so he grew up getting in touch with that kind of music. With big references from Stevie Wonder's style, he is a keen admirer of names like Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, Jamiroquai, Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson, Joe Sample and Chacka Khan, among others. Vargas himself always had contact with musical instruments, knowing basics about piano, guitar and bass. With a very good rhythmic sense and a particularly taste for deep and funky house, he always plays a very melodic and balanced music.
Carlos Vargas has dj residencies in 3 bars (Forte, Perfumaria and Rolls – Figueira da Foz) but he also plays regularly in many other places from north to south of Portugal as guest dj. Also, he is one of the founders of the deep n'soul project that combines live interaction between musicians and Dj.
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Download DeeperSoul Session 09 - Salsoul Attitude (live) - Mixed by Carlos Vargas
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01. Raw Artistic Soul - Kana EP (Kana feat. Sharkie)[GoGO Music]
02. Rio Orchestra - Salsa de Rios (mettle club mix)[Mettle Music]
03. Knee Deep feat. Ghee - I Gobedea (Afro Latin mix)[Knee Deep Recordings]
04. DJ Jorg - Do you Feel (Knee Deep mix)[Knee Deep Recordings]
05. Shadow Kings feat. David Walker - Soul Music (Richard Earnshaw vocal mix)[UNDO]
06. Urban Soul - Whatever Makes you Happy (Tomo's sincere mix)[King Street]
07. Jamiroquai - Time Wont Wait (Groove Assassins mix)[CD-R]
08. Dj Karizma - 4 The Love vs Gabryelle [Defected]
09. Joey Negro - Je Suis Ta Drogue (Jackin dub mix)[WYZE]
10. Torre - Corps a Corps (CM Erodisco vocal)[SSOH]
11. P-Funkateers - FInal Fling (Groove Assassins P-Funk mix)[Look at You]
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DeeperSoul Session 09: Getting a huge smile from the dancefloor!

Jihad is back!

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Deep!

Jihad Muhammad

Reflections

UK Basic

The second release form UK Basic is “Reflections” by New Jersey based dj/producer Jihad Muhammad. And what a beautiful release! With subtle vocals by Carolyn Victorian and an irresistible piano and sax line by Vincent Jeffries, this record will certainly put the new label on a higher level. Also included are the remixes by Jovonn (with emphasis in the sax) [sample2] and John Kumahara (with wonderful extra keys) [sample 3].

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O segundo lançamento da recém criada label UK Basic é o tema “Reflections” de Jihad Muhammad, dj/produtor de New Jersey. Com a voz de Carolyn Victorian (que já tinha participado no tema “Melt in you” do mesmo autor) e irresistíveis linhas de piano e saxofone por Vincent Jeffries, este disco vai certamente levar esta editora a um patamar mais elevado. Também incluídas estão as remisturas de Jovonn (com ênfase no saxofone, num registo mais clássico) e John Kumahara (com teclas suplementares, numa remix estupenda).

4 x 4

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Deep!

K. Ladawn

Too Much for Me sample 1 / sample 2 / sample 3

Melodious

Deep!

Marlon D vs. Dennis Ferrer

The Breeze sample 1

City Deep

Vinil!

Bah Samba feat. The Fatback Band

Let The Drums Speak (Phil Asher mix) sample 1

BKO

Deep!

BLVD East & Louie Gorbea feat Osualdo Bembesito

A Journey Into sample 1 / sample 2

Coco Soul

Wednesday, September 21

Guest Review (DJ Manureva)

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Vinil!

Aaron Ross pres. Graceland

Call Me

Stalwart

Here is the new release from the french label Stalwart (the new label from Dj Rork, the producer behind Soldiers of Twilight and Olivier Velay original Distance Music A&R manager) with Aaron Ross pres. Graceland "call me". On the A side you will find the Dj Rork's essential remix, a very catchy soulful house tune with magical vocals, lots of instruments and a groovy bass, what a great production. On the B side Dj Rork has gone another vision of the track with the fusional remix. More dubby with a bouncing funky bassline and some subtle percussive sounds. He takes the track to new territory, so great on the dancefloor. And you will find on the B side too the Aaron Ross's 2005 dub mix with wicked rhythms and dubby sounds. Once again, after the Dj Fudge "keep on" (Stal002), what a superb release from this label.

Sample 1 (DJ Rorks essential rmx) / Sample 2 (DJ Rorks Fusional rmx)

Sample 3 (Aaron Ross 2005 dub)

Reviewed by DJ Manureva www.djmanureva.com

Uma iniciativa que merece aplausos...

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Mais informações em www.manuelcalapez.pt.vu

Tuesday, September 20

Africa in their veins

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Vinil!

Femi Kuti

Traitors Of Africa (Shelter mixes) sample 1 / sample 2

Unrestricted Access

Vinil!

David Murray

Gwotet (Yoruba Soul rmx) sample 1 / sample 2

Just in Time


O primeiro disco é uma espectacular e surpreendente remistura de Quentin Harris para “Traitors Of Africa” de Femi Kuti, onde se destaca um irresistível solo de órgão.
O segundo é a remistura de Osunlade, o verdadeiro embaixador do som Afro em Nova Iorque, quer no House quer no Broken Beat, para “Gwotet” de David Murray, com especial destaque para o sax da “yoruba soul remix” e para a bela harmónica da “Yoruba Aqua remix” sobre os beats Afro.
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The first record is an awesome and surprising remix by Quentin Harris for “Traitors of Africa” by Femi Kuti, with an irresistible organ ride.
The second is the Osunlade (the truly Afro sound ambassador in New York!) remixes for “Gwotet” by jazz legend David Murray, with afro flavoured beats together with a great sax and harmonic.

Monday, September 19

DeeperSoul Interview - Jeremias Santiago

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Jerry!
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"There really isn’t a deep/soulful house scene at the moment and unless the house music industry sticks together instead of everyone being out for themselves it is not going to make it much longer."
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PART I
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Could you tell us how you got into the music and about your early career?
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I feel I was destined to make and play music for the nightcrawlers. Now at the brink of obtaining some outstanding club hits, I have been mastering this craft, and entrepreneurial skills, since my father gave me my first reel to reel at age 4. I began to DJ after hearing my cousin's Brooklyn Dynamic Sound crew, my obsession for music grew stronger. A cheap Yamaha keyboard was one of my favorite toys. Eventually my junior high classmates would buy my club mix tapes with their lunch money and MC wannabes would give me $20 for my homegrown hip-hop beats on 90 minute cassettes. Over the years my producing progressed from fiddling around with equipment and never reading the manuals to a hooked up studio, where I learn every program & equiptment inside out. I knew I wanted to make my own tracks after hearing Todd Terry's 'A Day in the Life.' Although I love all types of music, I haven't turned away from HOUSE since I entered the Sound Factory Bar, felt the bass hit my chest and saw the crowd going crazy for Little Louie Vega's masterful set.
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In 1996, I finally pressed my own 'Remix Delux’ EP. It became a weekly crowd mover at the Sound Factory Bar which Louie played every time I was there. By 1997, it was signed to Nervous' Ricanstruction label and renamed ‘When Worlds Collide’ EP. Over the next few years, I toiled with other producers over tracks and attempt to get signed by a miscellany of labels. After resulting in more frustration than product, I decided to go completely solo with my Me, Myself and I EP on my own FTL Music label. I felt if I was going to produce music I would do it FTL (for the love) only. My wife & Myself funded the first test pressing and sold it on consignment. Karma could only provide me with a highly acclaimed follow up. In 2001, renowned NYC house producer Jovonn discovered my Key's of Life track and signed it to his Next Moov label on the Next Session EP. The track has made huge noise in 2002 with weekly play by Timmy Regisford at the legendary Shelter and heard daily at the 2002 Winter Music Conference. So, thats my early history with more bangers to come...
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What’s your music background?
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My music background is very diverse. In the house music industry I have always been influenced by Todd Terry, Kenny Dope, and Tommy Musto Their sound always moved me. More 70’s influence came from Stevie Wonder, Cerrone & Quincy Jones. Their sound was ground breaking & ahead of their time. In the Latin music industry Tito Puente and Willy Colon were my influence; their musical arraignments were an inspiration to me.
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The two instruments that I always play even on my own tracks are the keyboards and the timbales.
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You have your own independent record label – FTL (For The Love), but lately we only see your records on labels like Waako, Jellybean Soul and Next Moov. Any special reason for that?
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Well, to be perfectly honest, running your own label is very time consuming and since I do music “FOR THE LOVE” I have to keep a career and a full time job to support my family. It is in this area that I rely on other record labels to keep putting out my records. It is very difficult to shop your own music when the distrubuters will not even give it a chance and with P&D deals I find it is much better and more convenient. For that, last year I have been looking for a record label to do a P&D deal with but I have not been sucessful in this area because the labels say my name is not big enough, so that leaves me selling my tracks outright. Either way im doing what I love and the music is getting out there. If there are any labels out there that are willing so am I - they can contact me at jerry@ftlrecordings.com
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Frequently, we see your records divided in parts (I, II and III, usually). They are parts of the some concept, some idea?
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Well, this area is a bit fuzzy… Sometimes it is an idea or concept that makes me do the record in parts, for instance “The Latin All Star” series was suppose to be all house music with a Latin feel. In some circumstances I have nothing to do with it because when I sell the tracks the record label will name the record in part II or III depending on the sales of the previous record.
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Which producing equipment are you using?
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Technology has bent my arm… I was one of the first ones to say that I would never use virtual instruments butt nowadays you just can’t get away from it. I do use software; basically my studio has a Pentium 4 3gig custom built PC. I have Cubase sx2, Reason 3.0, sample tank 2.0, lounge lizard, vst grand piano, trilogy, recycle, wave lab 4 and that it for software. For outboard gear I use motif 6, jv 1080, proteus 2000, akai s5000, Yamaha 02r w/ 3 a dat cards which connects through light pipe to my moto 2408. For monitor I use a pair of ns10s and krk 6000.
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What records are you currently spinning every time you play?
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I don’t know – Im old school, I like to play old tracks and I try not to play anything that anyone else is playing and I always play my own releases and demos.
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PART II
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Nowadays, we see Electro and 80’s sound influencing many House productions. Do you think that, in order to move on in house music, producers have to always look back?
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Yes, because most producers nowadays are just djs with a good ear and they don’t know how to compose the music. Most producers have to hire outside people to come up with their arraignments and play instruments for them. I believe we should always look back at what was successful and how the music moved the crowd. It is from looking back that we can move forward after all the classics are still party pleasers.
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The number of files illegally shared on the Internet don’t stop to grow. As a producer, how is this affecting you? What could be the solution?
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As I said before, technology is has got the one up on us here. Illegally shared files definitely affect me as well as everyone else in the music industry; it lowers record and cd sales. More and more djs are using cds instead of vinyl and although people like to complain about downloads everyone is doing it. I don’t see any solution in site.
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What do you think of the deep/soulful house world scene at the moment and how do you think it will be in the future?
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There really isn’t a deep/soulful house scene at the moment and unless the house music industry sticks together instead of everyone being out for themselves it is not going to make it much longer.
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If you had the power to change anything in the music industry, what would be your first action?
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I would make radio program directors understand that there are more than 8 records out there in the world. All the radio stations play the same thing non stop and there is really good music out there to be heard and people would appreciate it.
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What can we expect to hear more from you in the near future?
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As I previously stated, I’m still looking for a P&D deal because I'm sitting on 100 or more demos. But my up and coming projects will be records with more vocals.
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Listen here some of the Jerry's records:
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"A Step Higher" (3 Elements Of Life Part 3)
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"The Next Step" (3 Elements Of Life Part 3)
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"Caribbean Love Song" (The Feelin EP)
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"Rising Sun" (The Feelin EP)

Camio Rec. news

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A Camio Rec., label que surgiu este ano por Jonny Montana e Nick Moss, prepara-se para lançar nas próximas semanas um monumental tema de Stacey Mallory. “In rhythm” é um instrumental recheado de teclas jazzy que se prepara para encantar toda a gente. Brevemente, o DeeperSoul apresentará a review e os samples.
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Camio rec, the young label from Montana and Nick Moss, will release next weeks an awesome track by Stacey Mallory. “In Rhythm” is an instrumental track with amazing jazzy keys. Shortly, the review and samples will be published here on DeeperSoul Blog.

Saturday, September 17

You see the sun?

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Vinyl!

Dj Jori feat Carmen Hendricks

Till I See The Sun (Fanatix Remix)

Curious

“Till I see the sun” do australiano DJ Jori, na sua versão original, é um tema soberbo que conta com múltiplos instrumentos a acompanhar a encantadora voz de Carmen Hendricks. Aaron Ross, membro do colectivo Restless Soul, é o responsável pela remistura, reduzindo a carga orgânica e adicionado um synth que, em devida harmonia com o piano, funciona como uma confortável almofada para a voz. Belo disco!

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“Till I see the sun” by australian DJ Jori, in the original version, is an amazing track, combining multiple instrument with the lovely voice of Carmen Hendricks. Aaron Ross, from Restless Soul crew, reduces the organic elements and adds synth elements along with the piano, creating in this way a perfect cushion for the Carmen's vocals. Beautiful record!

Sample 1 (Fanatix vocal)

Sample 2 (Fanatix dubstrumental)

Friday, September 16

Different tastes of honey

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Vinil!

Eddie Matos

Vital Vibes EP.1 sample 1 / sample 2 / sample 3 / sample 4

Vital Vibes

Vinil!

Sir Piers feat. Monique Bingham

Fools Got Nothin' (Reel People rmx) sample 1 / sample 2

Curious

Vinil!

Kevin Saunderson pres. The Reece Project feat randolph

This means that sample 1 / sample 2

SuSu

Vinil!

SUMO feat. Rigas

Tribute / Factory sample 1 / sample 2 / sample 3

Heya Hifi

Guest Review (Franco Martinelli)

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Vinil!

Toni Sea & Ralf Gum

Beautiful

GoGo

Ralf Gum teamed up with Toni Sea for his latest production, an uplifting soulful house track that is going to be released soon on Ralf's own label GoGo Music. The "Original mix" is a superb track with beautiful vocals, bouncing groove and a powerful rolling bassline. The beautiful Roberto DeCarlo remix goes more funky and soulful, while the Raw Artistic Soul remix take us into an emotional journey with african beats, great live instrumentation, horns riffs and sexy guitars, served in their own inimitable style.

Sample 1 (Ralf Gum's Original Mix ) / Sample 2 (Roberto De Carlo Funky 79 Mix )

Sample 3 (Ralf Gum's DubToMental ) / Sample 4 (Raw Artistic Soul Remix )

Reviewed by Franco Martinelli housepage.net

Hey Nick, what’s that green stuff?

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Vinyl!

Trackheadz (Nick Holder)

Believe In Freedom sample 1 / sample 2

NRK

Thursday, September 15

Are you a rhythm slave?

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Vinyl!

Rhythm Slaves feat. Joseph

Someday [Badibada]

Easy Street

Bem, somos todos! E com temas destes não admira. “Someday” é excelente tema de Richard Gow, aqui com a colaboração de Joseph Agami na voz. A linha de baixo (por R. Cleveley) é pomposa, o piano jazzy cumpre eficazmente a sua função e o synth é uma maravilha para os nossos ouvidos (atente-se, particularmente, na versão de Kid Massive), tudo isto apimentado com um subtil piscar de olhos à pista de dança.

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With records like this one, we all are rhythm slaves! “Someday” is a charming track from Richard Gow with Joseph Agami on vocals. This record features a lovely live bass by R. Cleveley, a jazzy piano that does his work with perfection and a gorgeous synth that brings happiness to our ears (check the Kid Massive remix), all this with dancefloor appeal.

Sample 1 (Kid Massive remix)

Sample 2 (Kid Massive dub mix)

Sample 3 (Spoken Word mix)

Sample4 (vocal mix)

Wednesday, September 14

Real Tone / Sole Channel / Ibadan news

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Vinyl!

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Franck Roger & M'Selem feat. Chris Wonder

You Can Be The One (DJ Spinna's Free Radikalz remix)

Real Tone

Cerca de um ano depois da versão original (que marcou o nascimento da Real Tone), chegam-nos agora as remisturas de DJ Spinna para “You can be the one” de Franck Roger feat. Chris Wonder. Em substituição da fabulosa linha de piano do original, os synths (não menos charmosos, diga-se) adquirem aqui notoriedade pelas mãos do DJ/produtor de Nova Iorque.
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One year after the original version (Real Tone first release), “You can be the one” by Franck Roger feat. Chris Wonder now receives the remixes by DJ Spinna. The gorgeous piano line of the original version is replaced by stylish synths, in another great work by the New York’s dj/producer.
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Vinyl!

Siji

Irinajo

Sole Channel

A Sole Channel, label que já vai no seu sexto lançamento, apresenta-nos “Irinajo” de Siji. Este tema, cuja primeira aparição se deu na WMC deste ano e que desde aí tem andado nas bocas de todo o mundo, é produzido por Alix Alvarez e conta com uma remistura de Osunlade. House de raiz africana no seu melhor.
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Ready to be on stores, Sole Channel’s sixth release is “Irinajo” by Siji. This record emerged on WMC this year and is getting much support since there. Produced by Alix Alvarez and remixed by Osunlade, “Irinajo” is Afro House at his best.
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Dennis Ferrar

Son of Raw

Ibadan

Da Ibadan chega-nos “Son of raw” de Dennis Ferrer, um disco que certamente fará as delícias dos fiéis amantes de Deep House.
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The new Ibadan release is “Son of raw” by Dennis Ferrer. This record will certainly get much support by the Deep House heads.
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Tuesday, September 13

DeeperSoul Friends in the mix - Rick Felix

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Raven-Records!

DJ Rick Felix

."Free to Fly"

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Playlist:
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1. Free to Fly, Malena Perez - Divine Recordings

2. Caribbean Love Song, Jeremias Santiago - JellybeanSoul
3. My Dreams, Jamie Thinners - Seasons
4. Punch Up, Frankie Feliciano - Syam Music
5. Mafungo, Joe Claussell - Sacred Rhythm Music
6. Nobody, DJ Oji & Una - West End
7. West Afrikan Guitar Groove, Joe Claussell - Sacred RHythm Music
8. Breath, Craig Alexander - Track Mode
9. In Loving Memory, Mr. V - Sole Channel Music
10. Heavenly Father, Roy Davis - Ubiquity Records
11. Sunshine & Twighlight, Kerri Chandler - Nite Grooves
12. Not Like Crazy. Jill Scott - Restricted Area
13. The Sunset, Alix Alvarez - Soul Channel Music
14. Fall For You, Julius Papp - NeoDisco
15. What is Dub?, Alix Alvarez - Soul Channel Music
16. Hows Life, The Society Feat Ovasoul 7 - Nite Grooves

Guest Review (Mark O)

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Vinil!

Delicado feat. Cláudia Franco

Go Inside

Undo

A Undo, subsidiária da gigante Gossip US, edita Delicado f. Cláudia Franco - "Go Inside". Ás vezes há discos que surgem que conseguem surpreender. Quer seja pela qualidade de produção, pela energia, pelo "feeling". Delicado - "Go Inside" é tudo isto. Com a marca de Alex S, em colaboração com Luis Leite neste projecto Delicado, o original é uma verdadeira bomba na pista de dança! Qualidade superior de produção, o rhodes é o instrumento dominante que, combinado com a belíssima voz de Cláudia Franco, não deixa ninguém indiferente! O "Alex S Neighbourhood Dub" é uma versão mais deep, mais progressiva, com menos uso da voz, mas contagiante, em homenagem a este club Londrino. "Alex S ReWork" recorre menos ao uso do rhodes e surge um synth discreto, mas que confere uma roupagem mais "electro" ao tema. O "Crystal Symphony Dub" é a contribuição deste projecto (Crystal Symphony, constituído por Luis Leite e Joca COla), numa vertente mais "percurssiva" ao jeito de Luis Leite, em que o elemento dominante é o synth-bass, para ambientes diferentes! Do que estão à espera? "Go Inside..."

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Undo Rec, a sub-label of the US giant Gossip, brings us Delicado f. Cláudia Franco - "Go Inside". There are sometimes a record that catch us surprisily! For its production quality, energy, "feeling". This track is all of that. With the quality seal of Alex S productions, in cooperation with Luis Leite, the original is a real dancefloor killer!! Superior production technic, the rhodes is the dominant instrument here, combined with the beautiful and powerful Cláudia Franco's voice, it's impossible not to dance! "Alex S Neighbourhood Dub" it's diferent. Deeper, progressive feelings, with less use of the vocals, in a tribute to London's Club (Neighbourhood). In the "Alex S ReWork" remix, the rhodes takes a less active role, and a discrete synth is inserted giving it a more "electro" style feeling. "Crystal Symphony Dub" is this project (Crystal Symphony, (Luis Leite & Joca COla)) contribution. A more percussive style track, Luis Leite style where a synth-bass is the main instrument. Built to differente environments! What are you waiting for? "Go Inside..."

Sample 1 "Original Mix"

Sample 2 "Alex S Neighbourhood Dub"

Sample3 "Alex S ReWork"

Sample4 "Crystal Symphony Dub"

Reviewed by Mark O www.raven-records.com/dj_mark_o

Monday, September 12

Soulstar

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Vinyl!

Physics feat. Teresa

Pushin

Soulstar

O novo trabalho dos suecos Mikael Surdi e Torbjom Olsson, “Pushin”, conta com a colaboração de Teresa Pozgai na voz e de Sven Andersson na flauta. São 4 as versões disponíveis: “main vocal”, cuja combinação das teclas, voz e beat me faz lembrar o estilo de Miguel Migs, “Harley & Muscle Deep Remix” (o deep característico dos mentores da Soulstar), “BRS Pushed Mix” (a versão mais electrónica do conjunto) e a belíssima “Savage Dub Remix” da responsabilidade de Dom Thompson.

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The latest release from Mikael Surdi and Torbjom Olsson, “Pushin”, features vocals by Teresa Pozgai and flute by Sven Andersson. The record includes 4 versions: “main vocal”, which combines keys, voice and beat that remindes, in a certain way, Miguel Migs style, “Harley & Muscle Deep Remix” (typical deep house sound from the Soulstar mentors), “BRS Pushed Mix” (the most electronic version of all) and the sweet “Savage Dub Remix” by Dom Thompson.

Sample 1 (Main Vocal )

Sample 2 (Harley & Muscle Deep Remix )

Sample 3 (BRS Pushed Mix )

Sample4 (Savage Dub Remix )

Note: All tracks are available for request on StyleNetwork Radio – Streaming Deep/Soulful House grooves

Beautiful...

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Roy Ayers

Tarzan(Yoruba mixes) sample 1 / sample 2

Rapster

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Fuzion feat. Nicole Wright

Beautiful sample 1 / sample 2

Fuzion

Sunday, September 11

Re-Offerings

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Vinyl!

Osunlade Presents Re-Offering

Sekouba Bambino / Eminence feat. Karina / Soul Ascendants

R2

Para quem perdeu estes temas, esta é uma excelente oportunidade para se redimir. Providenciados por Osunlade, o jazz de "tribute" (Soul Ascendants, num tributo a Fela Kuti), o world de "Decourage" (Sekouba Bambino) e o harmoniosamente belo "Sunlight" (Eminence feat. Karina) voltam a ter edição em 12".

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For those who lost these tracks, this is an excellent chance to redeem themselves. Provided by Osunlade, the jazz of "tribute" (Soul Ascendants, in a tribute to Fela Kuti), the world of "Decourage" (Sekouba Bambino) and the brilliant "Sunlight" (Eminence feat. Karina) comes back on 12".

Sample 1 [Soul Ascendants - "Tribute"]

Sample 2 [Sekouba Bambino - "Decourage" (Charles Webster's full on vocal mix)]

Sample 3 [Eminence feat Karina - "Sunlight" (Guilty Pleasures dub)]

Saturday, September 10

Smooth Agent is here, everbody be cool!

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Vinyl!

David Brown

Sea Of Love (Sean Smith / Kenny Carvajal mixes)

Smooth Agent (promo)

Depois de, no início do verão, nos terem presenteado com “Summer Sizzler vol.1” (que inclui, entre outros, o lindíssimo “Sali” de Pico de Gallo), a Smooth Agent volta à carga, agora com novas versões para “Sea Of Love” de Sean Smith e Kenny ‘man of the moment’ Carvajal. Ambas são belas peças de house music, o que torna o disco obrigatório, mas não resisto a destacar a versão de Kenny Carvajal. De facto, Kenny está em alta, sendo esta remix mais uma evidência do seu talento. Os synths (aquele solo arrepiante...), a linha de baixo, as teclas... tudo perfeito.

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After “Summer Sizzler vol.1” (with the lovely “Sali” by Pico de Gallo), Smooth Agent is back, now with new versions for “Sea Of Love” from Sean Smith and Kenny ‘man of the moment’ Carvajal. Both are beautiful pieces of House Music but for me Kenny Carvajal mix is the finest. Kenny is on fire and this remix is one more evidence of his talent. The Synths (what a stunning solo!), bassline, keys… everything is perfect.

Sample 1 (Kenny Cavajal Glide Mix)

Sample 2 (Sean Smith's Golden Gate Mix)

Sample 3 (Original Mix)

Friday, September 9

Always Shine

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QUENTIN HARRIS & ROBERT OWENS

Always sample 1 / sample 2 / sample 3 / sample 4

Home

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11 AM

Shine sample 1 / sample 2 / sample 3

deViCE

Thursday, September 8

Nikki

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Deep!

DJ: Nikki

Country: Sweden

Nikki is one of Stockholm’s most prolific deep/soulful house profiles. Her style is in a spiritual vein, moving through r'n'b, latin sounds and afro-jazzy vibes. In 2001 she got her first tastes of dj:ing at various private parties and fell in love with deep house, a style of music that was rarely exposed in her native hometown of Stockholm. In 2004 she got involved with Stockholm dj network "Sister Sthlm" and their club "Eklektik". ´

She has since then been playing at one of Stockholms biggest house clubs, ”Gobang!", landing her own residency at Berns terrace in the summer of 2006 and hosted the Midweek Soul nights @ Centro in the fall of 2006. Apart from this she has played a variation of well-known venues around Stockholm, such as Marie Laveau, Spy Bar, Grodan and Clarion. In the spring of 2007 she was involved in organizing club SoulMates, a branch of the popular underground London club night with the same name.

Nikki has also guested venues like One Happy Cloud and Loop bar (Athens, Greece) and played alongside acts such as Ame and Quentin Harris. From February of 2007 she holds a residency at one of Stockholm's most visited bars, Scandic Anglais. 2007 also saw her introducing her own Internet radio shows on www.Cyberjamz.com and www.globalsoul.com. Currently Nikki is attending the Audio Production Program @ Sound engineering University SAE with the aim to deepen her knowledge of sound from the inside and create and produce her own original music.

Apart from working as a dj, Nikki is an established reviewer/journalist for Sweden's biggest alternative Music Magazine, Sonic Magazine. 2007 also saw the launching of Nicola's company Nikmusic, dedicated to communication work within the music scene. Find out more on www.nikmusic.se.

Life Line

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BLAZE

Here With Me

Life Line


“Here with me” de Joshua Milan e Kevin Hedge foi incluído na muito recomendável compilação “Bar SuSu”, ao lado de temas de Louie Vega, Stephanie Cooke, Ian Friday (o encantador “Carib’s Leap”) e Jihad Muhammad, entre outros. Agora em merecido vinyl próprio, “Here with me” surge em duas versões, às quais se juntam os bonus beats para os mais brincalhões. O tema corresponde ao som clássico dos Blaze, com a voz e o piano em destaque. É um tema dos Blaze, está tudo dito!

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“Here with me” by Joshua Milan and Kevin Hedge has been included on the highly recommendable compilation “Bar SuSu”, with tracks by Louie Vega, Stephanie Cooke, Ian Friday (the wonderful “Carib’s Leap”) and Jihad Muhammad, among others. Now with his own vinyl, “Here with me” appears in two versions, both with the classic Blaze sound, where the voice and piano are the main ingredients. That’s a record from Blaze, no need to say more!


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COOLYS HOT BOX

Maybe I

Life Line


Também na Life Line, surge-nos as versões 12” para “Maybe I” de John Christian Urich (aka Cooly) e companhia, incluído no álbum “Don't Be Afraid - Get On”. A “instrumental mix” é simplesmente irresistível, com teclas lindíssimas e uma linha de baixo deslumbrante.

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Also on Life Line, we have the 12” versions of “Maybe I” from John Christian Urich (aka Cooly) and company, included on the album “Don't Be Afraid - Get On”. The “instrumental mix” is irresistible, with beautiful keys and gorgeous bassline.

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Tuesday, September 6

Live Legend vs Shinning Stars

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Vinyl!

Roy Ayers

Holiday (Kenny Dope & DJ Spinna Remixes)

Rapster

Parte integrante da compilação de temas inéditos (do final da década de 70) de Roy Ayers, “Holiday” recebe as remisturas de duas cintilantes estrelas: Kenny Dope e DJ Spinna. O primeiro fez aquilo que é, na minha opinião, até agora o seu melhor trabalho a solo do ano, adicionando umas teclas maravilhosas (por Selan) que combinam na perfeição com o que transitou do original. Por sua vez, DJ Spinna (com a ajuda de Alix Alvarez no rhodes e Selan nas teclas) enveredou por uma distinta remistura Broken Beat.

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“Holiday”, present in the compilation of unreleased tracks (end of 70’s) by Roy Ayers, now receives the remixes by two shinning stars: Kenny Dope and DJ Spinna. The first one made, in my opinion, his best solo work this year till now, adding wonderful keys (by Selan) which perfectely combines with the original instruments. DJ Spinna (with Alix Alvarez on rhodes and Selan Lerner on keys) has opted for a distinct Broken Beat remix.

Sample 1 / Sample 2 / Sample 3 / Sample 4

Guest Review (Carlos Vargas)

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TORRE

Corps a Corps

SSOH Music

Lançado pela SSOH Music no final de Agosto, este disco composto pelo duo Jean Marc Torre e Patrick Torre com arranjos e produção de Claude Monnet é para mim um dos maiores títulos deste Verão. Com uma clara referência aos tempos do “Disco” Francês, onde reinavam o erotismo e os jogos de sedução, este tema transporta-nos para um ambiente muito sensual graças à voz forte e quente que acompanha a música e à componente musical propriamente dita, com uma marcação de baixo fortíssima, combinada com percussões fortes e uns arranjos deliciosos, criados por um dos mais talentosos produtores da Cena House actual. Este disco é já considerado por muitos dos grandes nomes do House como Dimitri from Paris, Jamie Lewis ou Laurent Garnier como um dos imprescindíveis deste ano.

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Launched by SSOH Music in the end of August, this record composed by the duo Jean Marc Torre and Patrick Torre, arranged and produced by Claude Monnet is in my oppinion one of the best titles of the summer. With a clear reference to the French Disco, where the erothism and seduction games where rulling, this theme takes us to a very sensual enviroment thanks to the strong voice that follows the music and to the musical part itself, with a strong bass combines with powerful percussions and some sweet arrangments, provided by one of the most talented producers in the scene today. This record is already quoted by some of the big names of House like Dimitri from paris, Jamie Lewis or Laurent Garnier as one of the must have this year.

Sample 1 / Sample 2

Reviewed by Carlos Vargas www.deepnsoul.pt.vu

Monday, September 5

Guest Review (Franco Martinelli)

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Juke Joint

Baby Don't Cry (Charles Dockins remixes)

Look At You

Hot package of remixes by Charles Dockins for this Juke Joint track originally released last year. Dockins gives the track his unique treatment, adding a synth bassline, acoustic guitar, trumpet and a fresh jazzy feel. There are four different mixes on the 12", all filled with the same quality ingredients.

Sample 1 (CDock's Jazzu Mix ) / Sample 2 (CDock's Loop Science Mix )

Sample 3 (Dock's Guitar Mix ) / Sample 4 (Jazzu Instrumental)

Reviewed by Franco Martinelli housepage.net

Burning up the dance floor

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Leah

Contact High (MoD remixes) sample 1 / sample 2

Wooden

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Soul Purpose

Salsa House sample 1 / sample 2 / sample 3

Defected

Saturday, September 3

Taste the Mojo

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Mojo Project

Could You / Tell Me Why (David Penn & Kiko Navarro Mixes)

Love Monk

Mojo Project é uma banda de Madrid praticante de uma mistura muito saudável de Soul, Disco, Funk, House e Jazz, sem esquecer a música espanhola, que está a causar furor aqui ao nosso lado. Dois dos temas do álbum “Taste the Mojo”, “Could You” e “Tell me Why”, recebem agora as remisturas de David Penn e Kiko Navarro, respectivamente. Os nossos vizinhos estão de parabéns.

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Mojo Project, a band from Madrid, plays a very pleasant mixture of Soul, Disco, Funk, House and Jazz, not to mention the Spanish music. Two songs of the album "Taste the Mojo", "Could You" and "Tell me Why", now receive the remixes from David Penn and Kiko Navarro, respectively. Congratulations to our neighbors.

Sample 1 - Could You (David Penn Mix)

Sample 2 - Could You (David Penn Dub)

Sample 3 - Tell Me Why (Kiko Navarro Funk Explosion Mix)