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Monday, February 27

DeeperSoul Session 25

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Deep!

Dj: Michele Benotto

Affiliation: Pleasure House

Country: Italy

Listen / Download DeeperSoul Session 25 - Mixed by Michele Benotto

01. Stacey Mallory - Sea Level [4 Real Records]
02. DJ Pope - Jazz Piano (b-sOul Deeper Side of Midnight Mix) [POJI Records]
03. Mr. A.L.I. feat. Sparrow - Imagine Freedom (DJ Spinna Vocal Mix) [Unified Records]
04. Gregory Del Piero feat. Kenny Bobien - Wonderful [Loveslap! Cdr]
05. DJ Fudge - Night Glows [Tejal Records]
06. Dennis Ferrer feat. K. Brooks Sr. - Change The World (Main Mix) [King Street]
07. Ricardo Miranda pres The Latin Soul Brothers - Termino Mi Amor (GU CVO Mix) [Vega]
08. Shabu Music - Theorema Del Faya (Phaela Re-Edit) [Cdr]
09. Cafè Soul All Stars - Urban Jungle (Ian Friday Tea Party Vocal Mix) [You Entertainment]
10. Feet & Leo Cuenca - Something Going On (Bossa Mix) [Feet Records]

In Time

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Deep!

DjPope feat. Ed Ramsey

In Time

Poji Rec.

Inspired by his wife, b-sOuL aka Dj Pope delivers a soulful house gem with a strong vocal performance by Ed Ramsey. Just "In Time" for the WMC-06…

sample1 b-sOuL It's Time Now Vocal

sample2/sample3 b-sOuL In Time dub

sample4 b-sOuL TVstrumental

Saturday, February 25

PM Project

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Deep!

PM Project feat. Elsa

Whispers (Trumpet Solo Mix)

Step Ahead

Portugal’s dj/producer Pedro Madeira aka PM Project teams up with vocalist Elsa to this simple but very effective and enjoyable song. In this version, together with Elsa’s sexy voice, PM brings a charming trumpet ride.

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Schema...

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Deep!

S-Tone Inc.

Naked Ground (remix)

Schema

“Naked Ground” is the fourth single of the album "Luz y Sombra" (delicious cocktail of jazz, soul and Brazilian music) from Milan’s musician Stefano Tirone. The multi-talented artists Paolo Fedreghini & Marco Bianchi are the responsible for the remix (with the help of Mauro Capitale on sax and Angelo Pusceddu on percussions), transforming the song into a mellow jazzy house affair. Beautiful record.

sample1 (Paolo Fedreghini & Marco Bianchi remix)
sample2 (original mix)

Friday, February 24

Journey

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Deep!

Studio Apartment

Journey/Isn't She Lovely

New World (Japan)

Here we have 2 more songs of the amazing album “People To People” (released last year) by Japanese crew Studio Apartment. “Journey” has a gorgeous piano line and organ solo together with female chorus, all dropped with different percussion elements. On the flip there is a soulful house cover of Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely" with vocals by Kenny Bobien.

sample1 (Journey)
sample2 (Isn't She Lovely)

On My Heart

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Deep!

Isoul8 Feat Paul Randolph

On My Heart

Still Music

Produced by Italy’s Isoul8 with lyrics/vocals by Detroit’s Paul Randolph (in memory of Scott Head) and keys by Kaidi Tatham, “On my Heart” is a song for the deep heads out there. The Chicago inspiration mentioned on the vinyl cover is more notorious in the dub version that seems a tribute to the past. It also includes a pleasant instrumental version - “Jazzstrumental”.

sample1 (original)
sample2 (dub)
sample3 (Jazzstrumental)

Wednesday, February 22

Man on Fire!

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Deep!

Stacey Mallory

Only You

4Real

What more can I say about Stacey Mallory? Yes, he is back, this time with a great jazz/funk house rework of a Teddy Pendergrass classic. Lovely keys and strings, jazzy piano, tasty bass and guitar... man on fire!

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Guest Review (DJ Manureva)

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Deep!

Will Milton feat. Rodney Carter

Run to Me

Vega Rec.

Wil Milton plays with the exellent vocalist Rodney Carter for this magic new 12" from Vega Records. On the A side you will find the "Gravity Main Vox" that makes you travel in a really perfect soulful atmosphere. “Run to Me”, with the Rodney's smooth and so great vocals, is so pleasant with this groovy beat with rich bass and vibrant synth lines, it's just full of vibe, so perfect in the mix. On the B side, there are the "instrumental version" and the "run beats". An excellent track, not to be missed!

sample1 “Gravity main vox”
sample2 “Gravity instrumental ”
sample3 “Run beats”

Reviewed by DJ Manureva

Tuesday, February 21

The right way

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Jon Milsom ft. Vicky Fee

The Right Way (+Anto Vitale remix)

Loven Records

With sultry vocals by Vicky Fee and charming keys over a solid beat, “The right way” by Yorkshire born Jon Milsom is the latest release from Loven Records.
Our man Anto Vitale takes the song into a melodic deep/downbeat affair, with an amazing synth work, dirty organ and a really beautiful piano at the end. Keep your eyes on this talented Italian producer/dj, you will certain hear more from him very soon.

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Stuck... again

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Peven Everett

Stuck (unreleased mixes)

Soul Heaven

Here’s the unreleased mixes by Danny Krivit, Phil Asher and Karizma for the unforgettable “Stuck” from Peven Everett. Wicked stuff! Future releases this year from Soul Heaven (label from Aaron Ross) include “Bonafide” by London producers Druw & Perez, featuring the vocal talents of Don-E with a hot remix from MoodIISwing, in addition to Soul Central's “Intensity” and Liquid People's “Son Of Dragon”.

sample1 “Phil Asher Instrumental ”
sample2 “Karizma Dub ”
sample3 “Danny Krivit Re-Edit ”

Monday, February 20

4 x 4

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Liquid Dope feat Chronkite

I Want You (Kenny Dope mix) sample1/sample2/sample3

Dope Wax

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Wil Milton feat. Rodney Carter

Run To Me sample1/sample2

Vega

Deep!

The Moves feat. Tortured Soul

See You More (Halo & Martino Remix) sample1/sample2

Coco Soul

Deep!

Glenn Underground

Prelude sample1

Unified

DeeperSoul Session 24 - Mixed by Carlos Vargas

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Deep!

Dj: Carlos Vargas

Affiliation: Deep n'Soul Project

Country: Portugal


Listen / Download DeeperSoul Session 24 - Mixed by Carlos Vargas

01. Soul Creation - Nia's Spiritual Journey [83 West]
02. Sura Quintet -D-Minor[Soulfuric]
03. Spirit Chaser - Re-Intro EP [Guess Records]
04. Miguel Migs - Check This Out [Salted]
05. Filsonik - Soul Journey [Simple Sound]
06. La Charca - Double Shock EP[Refunkt]
07. Micky More - Straight To The Moon EP[Pêng]
08. Simon Grey - Galactica Suite [PAPA]
09. Direct Disco . Join The Disco Ride[Purple Tracks]
10. The Fatback feat. Bah Samba - Spanish Hustle[BKO]

Respect - Phil Asher

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Phil Asher

One of the unsung heroes of British House, but by no means an underachiever, Phil Asher has been on the international DJing circuit for more than a decade. A well respected producer as well as DJ, Phil has completed well in excess of 80 of his own productions, as well as innumerable remixes.

He played all over the world - UK, USA, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, France, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand and Australia will all bare testament to Phil's prowess behind the turntables. When asked, Phil is always reluctant to say what it is he actually plays: “I play music from every category as long as it's good. Quality timeless music with big productions...”
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Surrounded by music and records from an early age; his Dad worked in a record chain-store, bringing home all the latest releases to a young and eager Phil, who, unbeknownst to his Father, would take them to school and sell them to his friends. Says Phil "...when anything came out, my Dad would bring it back to me: I had the first Specials record, the first Electric Light Orchestra record... He'd also bring me little boxes of returns and stuff. We'd sell them at school fairs. All the other kids would be doing Bob the Apple, and we'd be getting these twenty seven year old punks coming up from the Kings Road for Clash box sets at twenty quid a go. We knew what was going on...”.
This entrepreneurial spirit saw Phil going on to work in Quaff Records and Vinyl Solution, two of London's finest record stores, instrumental in pushing quality House and Garage to London.
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Along with Luke McCarthy, Phil is the founding member of the Restless Soul production team, which also incorporates producers Modaji, Taxi Driver, Roy The Roach, Aaron Ross and Felix Hopkins (also his engineer). He also produces under various aliases, which include Basic Soul and Electric Soul with ex-partner Luke McCarthy, Woolph, Phoojun alongside Nathan Haines, and 12-bit Rephugees with Mark de Clive-Lowe.
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Listen here some of his latest work (house):
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sample Roy Ayers - Brand New Feeling (Phil Asher main mix)
sample Bah Samba - Let The Drums Speak (Phil Asher's Restless Soul mix)
sample Notenshun - Amarante (Phil Asher's Restless Soul remix)
sample Light 4 Lines pres. Ynez - Azul (Phil Asher's Restless Soul mix)
sample Geoffery Williams - Somewhere On A Beach (Phil Asher's Restless Soul mix)
sample Bah Samba - Portuguese Love (Phil Asher's Restless Soul mix)

Saturday, February 18

I’m so glad!

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Fuzion Feat Chris Herbert

I’m So Glad (The Remixes)

Camio Rec.

Produced by prolific duo George Mena & Frankie Estevez and with vocals by Chris Herbert (ex-member of Blaze), “I’m so glad” was one of the most loved songs last year. Now its time to a superb remix package from three of most highlighted producers these days: Jihad Muhammed, William "Reesoul" Rodriguez and Moise "Big Moses" Laporte. Slamming keys, synths, hypnotic groove… each remix has something to get you addicted.

sample1 (Jihad Muhammad remix)

sample2 (Reelsoul remix)

sample3 (Big Moses remix)

DeeperSoul Friends in the mix

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Central R.!

.........Rick Felix

"Mature Audiences Only"

..............Play

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01. Nothings Changed (rhumba Percussion Dub), Ten City - Ibadan
02. Inner View, Dazzle Drums - Nite Grooves
03. Termino Mi Amor, Latin Soul Brothas - Vega Records
04. Rain Down, Ananda - Exceptional Records
05. Welcome to the Future, Nicholson - Track Mode Records
06. Nightglows, Fudge - Tejal Records
07. Jeware, Franck Roger - Real Tone Records
08. Asahikawa, Jihad Muhammad - Downtown161
09. Bondade E Maldade, Cesaria Evora - BBE Records
10. Deep Ocean, Mister Day - Patchworks
11. Blame, Andy Compton - The Rurals
12. Mahal Kita, Abicah Soul Remix - White
13. Traveling, Quentin Harris - Space Kat Records
14. Another Day (Yoriba Instrumental) - Fertile Ground
15. Brothers on the Slide, Patchworks
16. Can You Feel It, Mr Fingers - Trax Records
17. Stars, Luv City - Shelter Records
18. V Gets Jazzy, Mr V. - Vega Records
19. Warlock, Todd Terry - Fourth Floor Records
20. Son of Raw, Dennis Ferrer - Ibadan
21. Sweat, Trickski - Sonar Kollektiv
22. Return 2 Acid, Kerri Chandler - Large
23. This is Acid, Maurice - Vendetta Records
24. Dancin through the Night, Reggie Burrell - BME Project
25. Touch to Touch, Maurizio Nalli - Bassic Records
26. Dub Massai Style, Bobby Konders - Nu Groove
27. Just a Breath Away, Nadirah Shakoor - Yoruba Records
28. Musical Prayer (Suedo Jazz), Markus Enochson - Wave Music

Friday, February 17

Affection

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Marlon D feat. J.R. Morrison

Affection (83 West Remixes)

Jellybean Soul

“Affection”, with an uplifting vocal performance by singer J.R. Morrison, is one of the songs included on the highly acclaimed album “Love Is Key” (released last year) by NY’s dj/producer Marlon D. The limited LP also included a remix by 83 West (Tyrone Solomon & Martino Lozej) for that song. Now we have a proper release for the remix, including an instrumental and a tasty dub. (Available as mp3 promo; the vinyl release will follow soon)

sample1 (Vocal)

sample2 (Instrumental)

sample2 (Dub)

Wednesday, February 15

DeeperSoul Session 23 - Mixed by Stacey Mallory

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Stacey!

Dj: Stacey Mallory

Affiliation: 4Real Rec. (owner)

Country: USA

Listen / Download DeeperSoul Session 23 - Mixed by Stacey Mallory

1.Dreaming - Stacey Mallory
2.Saturday - Jocelyn Brown
3.My Joy - Leelah James
4.Just Dance - Mr.V
5.Traitors Of Africa - Femi Kuti(shelter dub)
6.Super Star - Floetry - Quentin Harris Mix
7.Rage - Unreleased (cdr)
8.Sweet Elements - Stacey Mallory
9.Mighty One - DJ Oji
10.Spirit - Daryl D. Bonneau
11.Mary Dont You Weep - (mary mary)
12.Oh Yes - Kerri Chandler
13.For Real - Amiel Lareaux
14.Get Into It - Earon

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Stacey Mallory: Biography

Tuesday, February 14

Movement Soul

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Jihad Muhammad

Rhythm of Life

Movement Soul

After the amazing “Asahikawa”, the talented dj/producer Jihad Muhammad is back with another beautiful piece of music, once again with Vincent Jefferies on keys and Kelton Cooper on guitar. Irresistible.

sample1 (Main Mix)

sample2 (Piano & Strings Mix)

My Soul Cries Out

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Steal Vybe

My Soul Cries Out

Space Kat

Once again Steal Vybe have supplied us with another slice of vocal house in it’s purist form. They have enlisted the vocal talents of Chris Dockins who has had releases on Soulshine and West End Records and also featured on the recent Spacekat release ‘After Hours’ also from Steal Vybe. If you like your house soulful but with a raw edge then you are going to love this.

sample1 (Main Vocal)

sample2 (Vocoder Dub)

Fuzion

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George Mena & Franke Estevez

The Fuzion Traxx EP

Fuzion

From the more obvious dance floor appeal of “Steel Drum passion” to the keyboard driven track “Runnin Deep”, the “Fuzion Traxx EP” by George Mena & Franke Estevez should have something to catch your attention!

sample1 "Steel Drum Passion"

sample2 "Steppin Out"

sample3 "Runnin Deep"

sample4 "Rising Sun"

Sunday, February 12

Sweet Elements

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Stacey Mallory

Sweet Elements

4Real

It’s incredible how Stacey Mallory is starting this year, this man is absolutely on fire. As the title suggests, this track features pleasant elements, particularly irresistible keys and a really warm saxophone. 4Real...

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DeeperSoul Interview - DJ Oji & DJ Pope

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Oji & Pope

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PART I
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Could you tell us how you got into djing / producing and about your early career?
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Oji - For me, Djing started back in Brooklyn NY. Way back in the days of partying in the parks, backspinning records, block parties and the first and early days of hip hop. It was with that inspiration that I first came into the artform of Djing. Eventually this would lead to spending my allowance and summer job money to make demos in whatever studio I could find that would do it for the cheapest. Back then, you could find studio time for as low as $15/hr. Nothing much came out of that, but that experience would definitely help me later in my career.
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Pope - I started Djing in 1979. I started out doing house parties and local boy’s club parties, eventually, graduating to one of the local clubs in 1983. I started producing or making beat tracks in the early 80s. In 1991, I completed my first production called “Come Together” (Emotive records).
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What’s your music background? Which artists have influenced you the most?
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Oji - Musically, I come from so many places. I am always asked this questions and there is really only one legitimate answer. My father, was the biggest influence. He was a record collector and music connoisseur. He exposed me to Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Quincy Jones, Brass Construction and more.
Frankie Crocker (may he rest in peace) was also a major influence. He was a radio personality on WBLS back in the late 70s and 80s that was not afraid to push the envelope. He brought disco to radio. He played B-sides and broke so much music. As a result I was exposed to other artist like Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Michael Jackson, Ashford and Simpson and much more.
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Pope - Music background stems from my mother and my aunt. Growing up as a youngster, I was surrounded by music due to my mother’s love for Rhythm and Blues. She was a collector of 45s and 78s, which contained musical genres such as gospel, R&B, and jazz.
My aunt took my musical background to the next level when she exposed me to live music. My aunt sang professionally as a background singer for Ray Charles, as well as one of the original members of the hit Broadway play “Hair.”
A few artists that have influenced me are Quincy Jones, Frankie Knuckles, Farley Funkin Keith and Tony Humphries.
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You both are running POJI Records since 1992. How was it born? The goal stills the same?
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Oji - POJI records was born as a result of the old cliché “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.” Pope and I met in college. We both attended Morgan St. University. He was from Chicago and I was from New York. Both of us had been touched by house from our original origins and coincidentally had similar personal goals and desires as it pertained to the music. Perhaps our individual quests to be Djs/producers would have been better received if we were physically living in NY or Chicago. However, we were now living in Baltimore and it was Baltimore that we would represent. Baltimore already had a few icons who had made their marks on the industry. Namely, Basement Boys and Ultra Nate. So we were caught between a rock and a hard place being away from home and in a city where we would like to call home, but perhaps considered outsiders. Not saying that we were not shown any love, but it seemed like “respect” would be the thing that we had to earn on our own. So that’s what we set out to do. Make our mark and make our music with out care or regard for what else was going on in our outside of our city. The record label would be our chance to show the world what we could do, but we also vowed that it would be an opportunity to unify the city and those like us who were looking for an opportunity to express themselves on wax. It was and still is our intention to expose the talents that are here in the Baltimore/DC area.
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Oji, your album “Spiritual Journey”, featuring an impressive list of guest artists, is now released. Can you tell us a little bit about it (producing proccess, guest artists, etc)?
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Spiritually Journey is somewhat of a story. Its my story and that of those involved in the project. The thing about stories is that we are really never alone in our personal experiences. People can always relate to your story, because for many it is their story as well.
Perhaps its no secret after all these years that DJ Oji is a man of percussion. I love the drums (congas, djembe, bongos etc). I have west Indian roots and I cannot deny my African heritage. These things are inside of me and one thing I know for sure is that no man or woman can control themself when the drums come calling. That is a “spiritual thing”. Hence the album and title song written by me and delivered by Sheila Ford “Spiritual Journey”.
Not only am I believer of what is ancestral, I am also a believer in what is holy or a higher power. So you will hear some gospel influenced tunes as well. DaMighty1 features Pedro and the album also features a remix that I did for Byron Stingly’s “Its all Jesus”. It was an honor for me to have such an opportunity to do a remix for one of my own inspirations.
Reunited with me on this album is Una and Carolyn Victorian. These ladies have been with me over the years and the world has seen them blossom as POJI artist. They are both part of the reality has come into fruition from our original goals for POJI records.
Lynnette Smith is also on the album. Although we have been friends for so long, this album would be the first time that Lynnete and I worked together. The same is true of Sheila Ford.
I am also blessed to have been able to include a remix that I did for Deborah Bond. She has a beautiful voice and wrote a beautiful song. I was given her whole album and asked to choose a song that I wanted to remix. When I heard “See you in my dreams’ I knew this was the song for me. I could apply it in so many ways. It spoke to my heart and I had to make it happen.
Finally, I have some friends who join me on this album who love percussion almost as much if not more than I do. These brothers have always been a part of my club enterouge, playing percussion along side my DJ sets. I wanted to give back to them by including them with this project. They are The Inner Corner Band (Esteban, Phire, Maye). They are featured on two instrumentals.
Overall, I am confident that there is something for everyone here. The message is always in the music. Beats are temporary, but words last forever. So enjoy the vocals.
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What are your expectations about it?
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I am hoping that people will embrace this project. It will be available on cd. I am not necessarily looking for just a DJ market. The album is for “music lovers”. Just the same as you would purchase a cd from Jill Scott, Mary J Blige or Mariah Carey. I am hoping that people can but this cd without expectation and be overwhelmed with the results that they get. I want people to be satisfied and know that they have got their money’s worth. Too often is that not the case when we buy music from our known artist. So far that has not been the reaction to this album. At the end of the day, I just want everyone to ENJOY the music and take the ride.
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Did you wrote the songs?
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I wrote or co-wrote most of the songs with the featured artists. The remixes were already written.
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Pope, your latest release is the vol. 8 of the “Traxx From The Vatican”. What is the goal/concept behind these series started in the 90’s?
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The concept behind Traxx from the Vatican was to give the Djs a little bit of this and a little bit of that…meaning…you may have a latin track, a 4/4 banging track and/or lastly a full vocal song. The series started in early 1990’s and the first volume was released on Downtown 161. I have also released traxx from the Vatican on Cajual, Trackmode, as well as my own imprint- Poji Records.
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You are producing Una's first full length CD. How excited are you with this experience? People will clearly see DJ Pope’s signature in this album?
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I’m very excited about Una’s first full length album. It will show the World that Una is a diva to be reckoned with. It will also show my versatility in producing different style of dance music. Some of the highlights off the album will be a remake of the classic “Sweet Dreams” (Eurythmics), “In my House”, and “Y.O.U”. Expected release date is May 2006.
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I have noticed that your new album, including the high acclaimed song “Addicted”, will be coming out on Hustle Music. Can you confirm it and disclose some info about it?
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That’s true, “Addicted” was released on Hustle Music in November 2005. The original mixes mixed by myself and DjOji are now available on Traxsource.
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Both of you have already worked with many artists/musicians. Though, is there any artist with who would you like to work with?
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Oji - A better question would be “is there anyone who I don’t want to work with?” I love to make music. There are so many artists that I am fond of and I would be willing to do original or remix work for. After almost 15 years, things seem to now be moving in the right direction for us both. I think we have both checked off a few names that were on our lists and I am anxious to see what will happen next and with whom.
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PART II
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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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Deep house? Well, I love Deep House. Its just hard to decipher what people consider to be Deep House. For me, a song that is mesmorizing vocally and musically is Deep House. The songs that give you that feeling of lost control. You sometimes have to just close your eyes and le the music take you away. Is that Deep House? I think that the DJ is in charge of programming. Deep House is a part of the journey, but diversity will not allow for it to be the entire ride. So like all other aspects of house music, it will survive so long as the DJ is able and willing to program his/her sets to take the dance in many directions. However, the transition has to be smooth.
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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 housemusic, producers have to always look back?
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I think that nostalgia is a factor for all genres of music. At this pint there are so many years behind us, that incorporating some of the old with the new is almost inevitable. However, it needs to be done with integrity. It needs to be done in such a way that we are able to progress without getting stuck in remaking the past. The thing about the old is that it is new to the next generation. So perhaps that is a real testimony to what is or what was good music. Still I say we have to progress in order to survive.
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The number of files illegally shared on the Internet dont stop to grow. As a producer, how is this affecting you? What could be the solution?
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Its killing us. I don’t know what will become of the near future. There is no money to be made and vinyl is almost a thing of the past. For me, that’s sad. I still play records. I don’t know the answer. I don’t know the resolution, but what will we do when we can’t afford to make music.
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What can we expect to hear from you in the near future?
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Oji - Look out for DJ Oji & DJ Spen production coming soon and DJ Oji remix on Studio Apartment feat. Kenny Bobien.
Pope - You can expect to hear Traxx from the Vatican Volume 9. I have also done a record with one of the background singers of the Neo-Soul band “Fertile Ground”, Andre Blue. The name of the tune is called “Each One Teach One.”
I will also be releasing two other tunes one featuring Ed Ramsey called “In Time” and another called “Can You Feel the Rhythm” featuring Lynette Smith with mixes from H&H (UK). And, of course, Una’s full length album.

Saturday, February 11

DeeperSoul Session 22 - Mixed by DJ Panos

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Deep!

Dj: Panos

Affiliation: StyleNetwork.fm (owner)

Country: Greece/Canada

Listen / Download DeeperSoul Session 22 - Mixed by DJ Panos

01 - Blaze - Glorias Muse (The Yoga Song) (Danny Krivit 718 Mix)
02 - Ron Trent & Quentin Harris Feat Cordell McClary - Happiness (Vocal Mix)
03 - DJ Jorj feat. Carmen Hendricks - Till I See The Sun (Fanatix Vocal)
04 - Solu Music Feat Kai Martin - It Ain't Love (Quentin Harris Mix)
05 - Ambrosia - Don't Worry (Shelter Vox)
06 - Leela James - Joy (Shelter Instrumental)
07 - Miss Patty - Get Over It (Reelsoul Main Vox)
08 - Anita Baker - Close Your Eyes (Md Soul Expressive Vocal)
09 - Vincent Sosumi - Rock The Boat (Vincent's Main Interpretation)
10 - BRS - Never Forget (BRS Classic 2005 Mix
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www.stylenetwork.fm

Friday, February 10

There's no difference in us all

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Deep!

Antonio Ocasio

No Difference

Deepa Grooves

Here’s another beautiful work by Tribal Winds label head, now on Deepa Grooves Records. Written and produced by Antonio Ocasio with Lou Rainone on keys (great job!) and Manuel Bizeau on congas, “No Difference” features sultry vocals by Annette Taylor. Antonio wrote this song to talk about the importance of equality: “There's no difference in us all - No Difference”. Pure quality. There’s also a remix by BLVD East to burn any dance floor.

sample1 (Main Mix)

sample2 (BLVD East Remix)

Thursday, February 9

New World

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Deep!

Studio Apartment

Dazzling/Landscape

New World (Japan)

These are 2 of the 12 tracks included on the amazing album “People To People” (released last year) by Japanese crew Studio Apartment. After "Love Is The Answer" (feat Joi Cardwell), "We Are Lonely" (feat Terrance Downs) and “One True Love" (feat Stephanie Cooke), it’s time to a proper vinyl release for "Dazzling" and "Landscape”. We have dense, lush and jazzy vibes as we are used to listen from the Japanese crew.

sample1 (Dazzling)

sample2 (Landscape)

Tuesday, February 7

Guest Review (Franco Martinelli)

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Deep!

Boulevard ft. Kristin Berardi

Free your mind

Phuture Sole

"Free your mind" is an hot soulful track produced by Austrailan team Boulevard and features Kristin Berardi on vocals. Released on Phuture Sole Recordings, this vinyl includes some very hot remixes. Todd Gardner gives the track a classic soulful vibe in his "Certified Organik mix", adding some piano and rhodes keys on a solid house groove. DJ Freestyle stripped down the track, providing a powerful groovy version. The warm and sophisticated Original Mix is also included.

sample1 - "Certified Organik mix"
sample2 - "DJ Freestyle's mix"
sample3 - "Original mix"

Reviewed by Franco Martinelli housepage.net

Monday, February 6

Imagine Freedom

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Deep!

Mr A.L.I. feat Sparrow

Imagine Freedom (DJ Spinna/Glenn Underground mixes)

Unified

“Imagine Freedom" is part of the upcoming full-length album “Transit (Chasing Life)” from Mr. A.L.I. (short for "Afro-Latin Influence”), created by two deep house innovators - Jere McAllister and his partner Vick Lavender (he was a member of Glenn Underground's “Strictly Jaz Unit”) - and a collective of talented musicians. This spoken-word track receives remixes from two masters: NYC’s DJ Spinna and Chicago’s Glenn Underground. Top quality.

sample1 (DJ Spinna vocal mix)

sample2 (Glenn Underground Imee GU mix)

DeeperSoul Friends in the mix

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Fabry

DJ Fabrizio Diglio

..."Soul Side 5"

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01 Unknown - ??
02 Layla Hathaway - Better & Better(Charles Spencer & David Harness Remix)
03 Alison Crockett - Alive (Restless Soul remix)
04 Mark Grant ft.Swaylo - Shame (Original Soul Pass Vocal)
05 Reel Soul feat. Damien & Raylene - Got A Feelin
06 Demarkus Lewis - Untitled Love Affair (Mr V Remix)
07 Mr Ali - Imagine freedom (Glenn Underground ruff mix)
08 Kenny Lattimore - If i loose my woman (Maw vocal + Maw dub)
09 Fuzion pres. Arnold Jarvis - Justified Love (Original Fuzion Vox Mix )
10 Unknown - ?? (Jason B Mix)
11 Reel People - In The Sun (Yoruba Soul Remix)

Saturday, February 4

4 x 4

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Deep!

Franck Roger

The Earthrumental Proj. Part 5 sample1/sample2

Real Tone

Deep!

Jovonn

Out 2 Lunch EP sample1/sample2/sample3/sample4

Next Moov

Deep!

Roy Davis Jr & Mike Edge

Thoughts Of You sample1/sample2/sample3

Amore

Deep!

Tortured Soul

Don't Hold Me Down (original+Q.H. remix) sample1/sample2

BBE

Friday, February 3

The Lost Tapes

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Deep!

Roy Davis Jnr

The Lost Tapes

Bingo Soul

“The lost Tapes” by Chicago’s pioneer Roy Davis Jnr appears in 3 versions: original and mixes by Marlon D (owner of Underground Collective, one of the best parties in New York City - Ain't Nothin' But a House Party - as well as independent record label) and 83 West (Tyrone Solomon and the effervescent producer / keyboarder Martino). Each mix as its own vision but the keys is in charge in all of them.

sample1 (83 West mix)

sample2 (original mix)

sample3 (Marlon D's mix)

French connection

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Deep!

Master H feat. Yuanist Woods

No Ordinary Day

Vega Rec.

Here’s the new Vega release, produced by Hassen Gouaned (Master H, known for his ability on the decks and for the professional relationship with Laurent Garnier and Slam) and Joyful Noise (Ludovic Bors, responsible for the keys, and Antoine Demantke, responsible for the live drums) with vocals and lyrics by Yuanist Woods. Charming song.

sample1 (main vocal mix)

sample2 (No Ordinary Day dub)