Magical
: Lady Daisey
by marie
ABOUT THE RELEASE
Lady Daisey has rocked venues around the globe - from small smokey clubs to massive hip hop festivals - her message is one of love and inspiration, soulfully presented over head noddin' Batsauce beats. Singing since she was 5, Lady Daisey has developed a playful powerhouse style that's sure to grab the attention ...
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Arcade Fridays
: Embrace presents SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO
by FARYL
Hey all! I just got this account and I wanted to recap a party I played over the weekend. Last Friday the lovely EMBRACE brought Simian Mobile Disco out to The MOD Club in Toronto, and the party was BANGIN! This was m first time djing at MOD as well as my first Arcade Friday, and all i can say ...
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You Bring Me Joy
: 3 Amigos ft. Susu Bobien
by sarah Favouritizm
Nuyorican production trio, 3 Amigos (aka Jellybean Benitez, Marlon D. and George Mena), get ready to set dancefloors alight with their epic new slice of monstrous house featuring the incredible Gospel diva SuSu Bobien titled You Bring Me Joy. 3 Amigos deliver a powerful sweat inducing peak time groove, Guy Robin gives a gentle nod to 1992 with an ...
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"Kiss Of Rain"(inc. Conan Liquid Mixes)
: Daltonic
by sarah Favouritizm
Daltonic
"Kiss Of Rain"(inc. Conan Liquid Mixes)
Launch Entertainment
Daltonic is a duo that's comprised of a NY born producer/remixer Mark Alston and Russian born singer/songwriter Polina. They unleash an almighty Latin house bomb deemed to rock the rafters of WMC and Ibiza alike this year. Laced with feel good piano underpinned by a Latin groove, Polina delivers an infectiously catchy vocal. ...
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�Northern Comfort� (Ft. Slynk Remix)
: Dr. Rubberfunk ft. John Turrell
by sarah Favouritizm
Dr. Rubberfunk ft. John Turrell
"Northern Comfort" (Ft. Slynk Remix)
Jalapeno Records
Dr Rubberfunk joins the heir apparent of the soul scene, John Turrell, for the cracking southern funk of "Northern Comfort" taken from his album "Hot Stone". Australian nu-funk producer Slynk ramps it up to a Rhodes-fired club bomb on the remix. Smokin!! ...
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"The Tea" (Inc. Reel People, The Layabouts & Manoo Mixes)
: Choklate
by sarah Favouritizm
Choklate
"The Tea" (Inc. Reel People, The Layabouts & Manoo Mixes)
Reel People Music
That incredible soul chic Choklate joins forces with Reel People Music, embarking on a new journey into house, unleashing "The Tea". Choklate delivers a powerful lyric about standing true to yourself over a selection of stunning grooves lovingly tailored by a heavyweight collection of producers including Reel People, ...
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"I Believe In Miracles"
: Sunlightsquare Latin Combo
by sarah Favouritizm
Sunlightsquare Latin Combo
"I Believe In Miracles"
(Ft. Claudio Passavanti, Mustafa & Louisubsole Mixes)
Sunlightsquare Records (UK)
Injecting some well deserved heat into the Spring months, Sunlightsquare launch their brand new Latin Combo project, revealing their first single from their forthcoming 'Havana Central' album with a sun-drenched cover of the Jackson Sisters classic "I Believe In Miracles" . With an ...
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"U Got Me Babe / Turn Up The Heat"
: Dionne Mitchell
by sarah Favouritizm
Dionne Mitchell
"U Got Me Babe / Turn Up The Heat"
Krackle Music UK
South London diva vocalist Dionne Mitchell unveils her first release from her forthcoming debut album in 2010, with brand new London label Krackle Music, unleashing 2 delicious afro-house flavoured dancefloor gems titled "U Got Me Babe" and "Turn Up The Heat". Showcasing Dionne's smoky soul-drenched vocals, "U Got ...
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'No Compromise'
: Blak & Spanish
by Marcia Carr
Afronaut and Phlash have been causing quite a stir with this grimy house track with a little more than a homage to some of those old schools sounds of '95. Synth keys aplenty reminiscent of Detroit techno, with the required essentials of rough and raw beats to give the sound bed that grit and balls of authenticity which perfectly suit ...
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Naphtalina EP
: Danzca
by Laurent
After the Dutchman Darko Esser, the Dutch duo Warren Fellow & Michael Steinbach, French Electric Rescue, Signaletik Records signed a second artist and duo from its country of origin, Danzca.
Danzca is an unlikely gamble of two French DJs Paul Nazca and Maxime Dangles, a gamble with an incredible result as amazing and surprising as the hypothetic and unexpected four aces. ...
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Trouble Woman (Ft. Steinksi & Featurecast Remixes)
: Dr. Rubberfunk Ft. Roachford
by sarah Favouritizm
Dr. Rubberfunk Ft. Roachford
Trouble Woman (Ft. Steinksi & Featurecast Remixes)
Jalapeno Records
London funksta Dr. Rubberfunk unveils the first single taken from his brand new album Hot Stone, forthcoming on Jalapeno records, with an ultra smooth groove titled Trouble Woman. Spawned from a tea & biscuits break on an album ideas meeting, one of those wouldnt it be great if
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In My Fantasy
: Tortured Soul
by sarah Favouritizm
Tortured Soul
In My Fantasy
Ft. DJ Spinna, Tom Moulton, Jask, Ezel, Ethan White & JKriv Mixes
Dome Records UK
Brooklyns premier soulful band, Tortured Soul unleash their third single from their highly acclaimed Did You Miss Me album with a spicy soulful gem to fuel TwennyTens dancefloors titled In My Fantasy. Christian (TS Dr lurve vocalist) delivers a seductive vocal over a ...
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U Got Me Babe / Turn Up The Heat
: Dionne Mitchell
by sarah Favouritizm
Dionne Mitchell
U Got Me Babe / Turn Up The Heat
Krackle Music UK
South London diva vocalist Dionne Mitchell unveils her first release from her forthcoming debut album in 2010, with brand new London label Krackle Music, unleashing 2 delicious afro-house flavoured dancefloor gems titled U Got Me Babe and Turn Up The Heat. Showcasing Dionnes smoky soul-drenched vocals, U Got Me ...
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Forever More (Ft. Scott Wozniak, MSRS & Snow Mixes)
: Martin East Project ft. Jared Douglas
by sarah Favouritizm
Martin East Project ft. Jared Douglas
Forever More (Ft. Scott Wozniak, MSRS & Snow Mixes)
Kapa Music (USA)
Following on from their sublime Spring single Release, Martin East and Jared Douglas join forces once again, this time injecting some love onto the dancefloor, dishing up a delectable slice of deep house complete with absolutely stunning vocal titled Forever More. Martin & Theos mix ...
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We Are One (Love, Faith & Trust)
: 3 Amigos ft. Dawn Tallma
by sarah Favouritizm
3 Amigos ft. Dawn Tallman
We Are One (Love, Faith & Trust)
Ft. 3 Amigos, Temple Movement and The Layabouts mixes
Jellybean Soul (USA)
The super-heavyweight Nuyorican production trio, 3 Amigos (aka Jellybean Benitez, Marlon D. and George Mena), follow up their Summer 2009 smash The Adventure EP with a stunning new slice of upbeat Soulful house titled We Are One (Love ...
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Earthly Angel
: DeepCitySoul
by sarah Favouritizm
DeepCitySoul
Earthly Angel
(Ft. Sir Piers, Guy Robin, Ciappy DJ & Dropfunkdialect Mixes)
DeeCeeEss
Those talented Birmingham boys, DeepCitySoul continue to gather some serious momentum with the 4th release for their own DeeCeeEss label with their stellar new single Earthly Angel. Featuring the simultaneous vocal talents of Jonathon Allen and Darren Ellison drizzled over a hot bed of jazzy house grooves oozing with sexy ...
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Sex In Africa
: Soulfricans
by Sarah Favouritizm
Soulfricans
Sex In Africa
Launch Entertainment (US)
Queens producer/DJ Jovonn reveals a hypnotising afrocentric masterpiece under his new guise Soulfricans titled Sex In Africa for Gladys Pizarros Launch Entertainment label. Riding over a delicious percussive rhythm and a pretty harp hook, Jovonn delivers a mesmerising key solo that rides through the track - a calling to dancers Worldwide to lose themselves on the ...
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Youre Mine (Ft. K Klass mix)
: Solitaire & Katherine Ellis
by sarah Favouritizm
Solitaire & Katherine Ellis
Youre Mine (Ft. K Klass mix)
Muzik-K Records UK
Two of the brightest and busiest names on the disco-house scene finally unite on one mighty record Solitaire, the Anglo-American duo, and the mighty UK diva Katherine Ellis. Following up their hefty 2003 smash I Like Love (I Love Love), Solitaire aka Lewis Dene & Albert Castillo Join ...
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Poussez 'The Waves'
: Artizan Music
by Victoria Saunders
Poussez aka London / Sweden based producers Jafar & Maxime Cescau are behind this excellent release on their badboy record label Artizan Music, and what a cracker it is! Only the one track but its a real peaktime banger, finding a deep middle ground somewhere between prog, tech-house, electro, minimal and techno, there's sorta elements of it all in there, ...
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Libellules & Magnolia
: Agoria
by Marcia Carr
Collaborations with Tricky and Neneh Cherry, 15 EP releases, managing a record label, and many DJ gigs later, Agoria's debut for his own label take shape in these doubly magnificent, deep compositions. Note on note synthesisers juxtapose the climax of the silky smooth tones on the beautifully scored 'Libellules'. Additionally, some searing Detroit techno synth sounds on ...
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SW3
: Sarah Winton
by Marcia Carr
Sarah Winton, a former front woman on hit 90's dance anthems for Nightmares On Wax and producers Cold Cut offers a new set of songs and original compositions on long player 'SW3' which speaks of human love, the pain of war, divine inspiration and Winton's own reflections of life tht are the army of words that make up this new ...
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Southport Weekender 45
: Remember, Remember the 6th, 7th & 8th of November
by PAKLEETS
Whoever had the opportunity to attend the Southport 45 Weekender will probably agree that the final ever November installment of the 22 year old event couldn't have had a more thunderous finale.
With a programme that even your gran could appreciate - boasting names like Nicky Siano & Frankie Knuckles to Strictly Rhythm's 20th Anniversary Powerhouse takeover to the ...
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25 Years of Strictly Rhythm
: @ Southport Weekender 45
by PAKLEETS
What better place to celebrate Strictly Rhythm's 20th birthday alongside 25 years of House Music than at Southport Weekender 45 and what better lineup to showcase this than house music heavyweights Tony Humphries and Quentin Harris alongside an impressive live PA by up and coming soulful siren Yasmeen. For four blissful hours, Strictly comandeered the Powerhouse, bringing the old, the ...
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Tussy Pickler
: Demarkus Lewis & Maxime Cescau
by DJ Vix
One of my fave US house producers returns to the excellent Artizan Music label, for this dope EP of tracky, deep shit. Demarkus Lewis steps up, joining forces with the labels own Maxime Cescau (part of Poussez with Jafar). The results are 'Tussy Pickler'; A tasty slab of electronic house where warbling pads via for your attention around a bed ...
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Do-Over
: Aloe Blacc, Haycock and Strong
by Evoke
If you are ever bored on a beautiful, sunny Sunday in Los Angeles- throw on some Adidas and something that you won't mind getting Sangria spilled on and head on over to The Do-Over. If you experienced those old school block parties that would close down the streets so that neighbors could bond over the grill while a DJ spun ...
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"Total Control" Album
: New Mondo
by sarah Favouritizm
New Mondo
"Total Control" Album
Transport Recordings (USA)
"Total Control" is the exciting long awaited artist album from San Francisco"s hot production duo, New Mondo. Oozing with West Coast sparkle "Total Control" is written and produced by DJ MFR & Vincent Kwok, who deliver a host of wonderful songs crossing all boundaries, from deliciously deep and smooth grooves to full on Jackin House ...
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"Another Lover"
: Tortured Soul
by sarah Favouritizm
Tortured Soul
"Another Lover"
Ft. Dimitri From Paris, Tom Moulton and Master Kev & Tony Loreto Mixes
Dome Records
Tortured Soul follow up their smash single "Home To You" with another soulful gem of a single, "Another Lover", taken from their highly acclaimed "Did You Miss Me" album on Dome Records. "Another Lover" is a song all about moving on from heartbreak, as they ...
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"Do Me Wrong"
: Soopasoul
by Sarah Favouritizm
Soopasoul
"Do Me Wrong"
Jalapeno Records
Nu school jazz-funksta, Soopasoul (aka Danny Hybrid) unleashes the fourth single titled "Do Me Wrong" from his highly acclaimed album "Twin Stix" on Jalapeno Records. Danny and his fabulous live band deliver some serious ass shakin bizniss, rammed to the rafters with funky breaks, a plethora of infectious brass, complete with a firey vocal from soul sista ...
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"History Elevate" Compilation
: Kevin Saunderson
by sarah Favouritizm
Kevin Saunderson
"History Elevate" Compilation
KMS Records & Fabric Recordings
Respected and acknowledged around the World as one of the three Detroit Techno innovators, Kevin Saunderson is a legend in his own right, who helped to reshape the future of Dance music as we know it today! To celebrate his mammoth 20 years worth musical genius, KMS & Fabric Recordings join forces ...
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"Let's Groove" (Ft. Mustafa, Hedi Benromdan & Frisco Mixes)
: Sunlightsquare
by sarah Favouritizm
Sunlightsquare
"Let's Groove" (Ft. Mustafa, Hedi Benromdan & Frisco Mixes)
Sunlightsquare Records (UK)
Sunightsquare are back with another huge portion of dancefloor heat with their exciting take on Earth Wind & Fire"s 80"s classic, "Let's Groove". Featuring the fantastic vocals of Tasita D'Mour & Sol, Sunlightsquare start the party with a Jazzy house flavoured "Original Mix" along with a nod to 80's rare ...
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"Handle It"
: Tarantulaz
by sarah Favouritizm
Tarantulaz
"Handle It"
Part 1 - Inc. Scott Wozniak, Jojo Flores & Joe DiPadova mixes
Curious Records
Multi-talented DJ, producer, songwriter and musician, Sir Piers reveals a brand new single for his own Curious label, joining forces with his regular cohort Toni Econimides under their Tarantulaz guise with a scorching slice of dancefloor heat titled "Handle It" featuring Courtney Dennie on vocals. "Handle It" ...
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"Journey"
: K-Dee Orchestra
by sarah Favouritizm
K-Dee Orchestra
"Journey"
Ill Friction (US)
Kenny Dope unleashes the first disco bomb from his forthcoming K-Dee Orchestra album on Ill Friction. Complete with a plethora of amazing live instrumentation, "Journey" oozes with funky brass, beautiful flutes, sexy sax and wizard keys anchored by a bumping bassline and infectious beats. This cosmic box of dancefloor delights is a cross pollenation of Disco-Funk ...
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Electric Daisy Carnival 2009
: Los Angeles, California, June 25-26
by PAKLEETS
Up until we attended the Electric Daisy Carnival in late June, this report would have detailed about how large dance music festivals are conspicuously absent in the U.S. Americans rarely experience something like Serbia's Exit Festival, with 200,000 attendees, and over 40,000 descending upon Spain for Monegros. And in a crap economy, how are festivals supposed to fare ...
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Bjork: Voltaic
: (One Little Indian)
by PAKLEETS
Up to this point, the bounty of extracurricular Björk releases-- the live DVDs, remix albums, live LPs, odds'n'sods box sets, surround sound packages-- have all orbited around an astounding centerpiece, whether it be Debut or Post or Homogenic or Vespertine. Such bonus materials were meant to augment the primary artifact and, more often than not, did just that-- even the ...
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Two
: Miss Kittin and the Hacker
by Resident Advisor
Despite covering quintessential mainstream '80s anthems early in their career, and then displaying a shiny synth-pop panache on The First Album in 2001, what was always striking about Miss Kittin and The Hackerboth as producers and DJswas their strong sense of connection to the techno tradition. To read the full review, visit Resident Advisor.
If you liked this review, see ...
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Still Night, Still Light
: Au Revoir Simone
by PAKLEETS
2007s The Bird of Music secured Heather DAngelo, Erika Forster, and Annie Hart a solid place among the indie-pop elite, so the obvious question when listening to Still Night is whether or not the Brooklyn-based trio has further explored its signature sounds potential or simply turned over The Bird, Part II. Refreshingly, the new album shows a considerable amount of ...
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Every Now And Then (Remixes Pt. 2)
: Mieka Du Franx
by Mona Jonz
Mieka Du Franx
Every Now And Then - Remixes Pt. 2 (Nervous Records)
Along side Paulo Mojo and Chris Carrier, Mieka Du Franx remixed Ralph Falcon's 1992 classic "Every Now And Then," now out on New York City's Nervous Records. Mieka turned this classic hit into a fresh new sound of deep house accenting on her unique drums that seem to ...
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Who You Wanna Be feat. Ananda Project, Bob Sinclar and DJ Dove Mixes
: Kevin Bryant
by Sarah Favouritizm
Kevin Bryant -"Who You Wanna Be" feat. Ananda Project, Bob Sinclar and DJ Dove Mixes
(Launch Entertainment - US)
One of Dance Music's most talented A&R's, Gladys Pizarro (formerly of Strictly Rhythm), returns after a 5-year hiatus with a vibrant new charismatic singer/songwriter discovery for her aptly titled Launch Entertainment label by the name of Kevin Bryant. With a brand new ...
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Cumbia
: Harry Choo Choo Romero
by Sarah Favouritizm
Harry "Choo Choo" Romero
"Cumbia" (Ft. Jose Nunez, Jorge Jaramillo, Jerry Ropero & DJ Mind Mixes) (Bambossa Records)
Having been brought up on a healthy dose of Latin inspired rhythms from Merengue through to Cumbia, DJ-Producer-legend Harry "Choo Choo" Romero is back with a floor stomping Cumbia-inspired dancefloor smash of the same name on his own Bambossa Records. Ripe with quirky beats, ...
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Stronger (Can't Look Back) feat. Quentin Harris & Stonebridge Mixes
: Sybil
by Sarah Favouritizm
"Stronger (Can't Look Back)" Ft. Quentin Harris & Stonebridge Mixes - (Deep Sugar - USA)
Renowned vocal diva Sybil made her Deep Sugar debut last year with her hugely popular single "Shining Star," introducing Ultra Nate's new label to DJs worldwide and setting the tone for the return of true songwriting and production. Her brand new exciting follow-up "Stronger (Can't Look ...
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History Elevate Compilation
: Kevin Saunderson
by sarah Favouritizm
Kevin Saunderson
"History Elevate" Compilation (KMS Records & Fabric Recordings)
Respected and acknowledged around the world as one of the three Detroit Techno innovators, Kevin Saunderson is a legend in his own right who helped to reshape the future of Dance music as we know it today! To celebrate his mammoth 20 years worth musical genius, KMS and Fabric Recordings join ...
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Right Now
: Nathan Haines
by Sarah Favouritizm
Nathan Haines
"Right Now" Album (Freestyle Records)
He's back!!! Yes, New Zealand's most celebrated jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist, Nathan Haines, returns with his brand new highly anticipated album "Right Now" on Freestyle Records. From the man who brought you the genre defining albums "Squire For Hire" and "Soundtravels", Nathan unleashes his first UK long player in four years! "Right Now", Nathan's ...
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Tracks On The Rocks
: Diesler
by sarah Favouritizm
Diesler
"Tracks On The Rocks" Album (Freestyle Records)
Globe-trotting radio and club DJ/producer, Jonathan Radford (aka Diesler), will be familiar to anyone with an ear for top-notch production and remix skills. His brilliant new album "Tracks On The Rocks" on Freestyle Records is a compilation of fourteen uber floor-filling remixes, either made by or made for Diesler. Deisler is known for his ...
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Urban Latin Soul
: Sunlightsquare
by Sarah Favouritizm
Sunlightsquare
"Urban Latin Soul" Album (Sunlightsquare Records - UK)
Injecting some welcome soulful sun-drenched vibes into the dawn of 2009, UK Nu-Jazz pioneers Sunlightsquare reveal their stunning second new album "Urban Latin Soul." With their current single - a fabulous cover version of Stevie Wonder's 1976 classic, "Pastime Paradise" (featuring the hip voice of Z-Star). Championed by Gilles Peterson among ...
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Did You Miss Me
: Tortured Soul
by Sarah Favouritizm
Tortured Soul
"Did You Miss Me" (Dome Records)
Dubbed "the future of house music" by Gilles Peterson, Brooklyn dance-band, Tortured Soul, was born of the simple yet adventurous belief that modern dance music can be performed completely live. Following their hugely acclaimed debut album in 2006 "Introducing..", the Tortured Soul trio aka Christian Ulrich, JKriv and Ethan White are back with ...
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Electrikiss
: Eric Kupper presents K-Scope
by sarah Favouritizm
Eric Kupper presents K-Scope
"Electrikiss" Album
King Street Sounds (USA)
US pioneer of wizardry and distinctive electronica, Eric Kupper, unleashes his highly anticipated first full-length release in 10 years! And the goods, "Electrikiss," is by many means an instrumental production masterpiece - the soundtrack to your own personal car chase, love pursuit, even quest for the best Penthouse Suite cocktail party. Its cinematic ...
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Twin Stix
: Soopasoul
by Sarah Favouritizm
Soopasoul
"Twin Stix" Album (Jalapeno Records UK)
Former rave pioneer and now world class funksta, Danny Hybrid rides through the gates of 2009 with a satchel of fresh party monsters by way of his incredible debut Soopasoul album "Twin Stix" on Jalapeno Records. All recorded with a proper full live band, Soopasoul's sound puts the live thump well and truly back into ...
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Locked In The Vinyl Cellar Compilation
: Joey Negro
by sarah Favouritizm
Joey Negro
"Locked In The Vinyl Cellar" Compilation (Z Records)
Joey Negro is one of the UK's best loved connoisseurs of House, Disco, Funk, Soul, and everything in between and is renowned for pushing the boundaries when it comes to delivering amazing DJ sets featuring rediscovered gems. With an obsession for vinyl collecting and crate digging, Joey has locked himself in his ...
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Home To You
: Tortured Soul
by sarah Favouritizm
Tortured Soul
Home To You Ft. Quentin Harris, Tom Moulton & Domu Mixes
Dome Records
Brooklyn's premier live dance band Tortured Soul unveil the first single from their stunning forthcoming travel and tribulations themed album, "Did You Miss Me", with a heartfelt dancefloor gem title "Home To You". Packed with all the essential credentials of a soulful house bomb, "Home To You" comes ...
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Hot & Cold
: Soopasoul
by Sarah Favouritizm
Soopasoul
"Hot & Cold" (Jalapeno Records UK)
Former rave pioneer and now worldclass funksta, Soopasoul (aka Danny Hybrid ) unleashes the third single from his incredible forthcoming album "Twin Stix" on Jalapeno Records. All recorded with a proper live band, Soopasoul's brand new 7-inch single "Hot & Cold" is a floor-shuffling, hip-swaying, jazz/funk party monster packed with Hammond slaying, funky beats and ...
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"Amuyada" (Ft. Mustafa & Louisubsol Mixes)
: Sunlightsquare
by sarah Favouritizm
Sunlightsquare
"Amuyada" (Ft. Mustafa & Louisubsol Mixes)
Sunlightsquare Records (UK)
Injecting some sun-drenched carnival vibes into the Winter season, UK Nu-Jazz pioneers Sunlightsquare unleash the second single from their stunning forthcoming album "Urban Latin Soul" with a delicious latin flavoured outing titled "Amuyada". "Amuyada" is a "shake what ya momma gave ya" inducing cut, ripe with infectious percussive drums and authentic latin vibes ...
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Reach Out (Inc. Mystery & Matt Early Remixes)
: Roasted Soul Ft. Tony Lindsay
by Sarah Favouritizm
Roasted Soul Ft. Tony Lindsay
Reach Out (Inc. Mystery & Matt Early Remixes)
Coffee N' Creme (UK)
Essex based Production duo and Coffee N' Creme label head honchos Matthew Early and David Doyle have turned heads in the soulful house fraternity since the label's inception in 2007. As the chilly winter months draw in, Roasted Soul turn up the thermostat and deliver the ...
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Passin Thru (inc. Atjazz Remix)
: Poussez vs. DeMarkus Lewis Ft. Hannah Khemoh
by sarah Favouritizm
Poussez vs. DeMarkus Lewis Ft. Hannah Khemoh
Passin Thru (inc. Atjazz Remix)
Tone Control Music
Tone Control Music continue the release pressure with their latest signing Poussez vs. DeMarkus Lewis with a fantastic new single titled "Passin Thru" feat remixes from Atjazz . Teaming up with ace soulful vocalist, Hannah Khemoh (Poettiquette, Reel People) and dope keys player Andy 'Touch' Fingers (from Jafar ...
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Kitsun? Maison Compilation 6
: Kitsun? Records
by Alex Donald
Over the last couple of years, French label Kitsun? have established their dominance on the Electro scene, releasing tracks by some of the best producers and acts around and periodically releasing compilations destined to show off the best of the Kitsun? stable over the preceding months.
Unfortunately, this is not one of the better examples of their catalogue. It kicks ...
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Jazz Refreshed
: Breis
by Miss Laidlaw
Thursday night at Mau Mau in Ladbroke Grove is an Uprock night. Uprock are a collective of Hip-Hop fanatics who are determined to spread positive music to the masses via events that they showcase every week.
The night they hold on a Thursday is called Jazz Refreshed and is a dedication to all that is jazz, electronic, and live.
The 13th ...
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Wavespeech Descent Mix
: Pete Lazonby
by Evoke
The beginning of the journey starts slowly, inviting you in politely with a nice steady tribal bass beat so as not to scare you off. Then, just when you get settled into it, just when you're comfortable, it rises to a crescendo and leaves you there for a moment to get your attention. The vocals come in to remind you ...
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Into The Night
: Carl Kennedy feat. Max C
by Evoke
Booty bass gives way to soulful vocals that is reminiscent of block parties and get-down jams where you find breakdancers battling on the floor along with housers groovin' next to the speakers. Funky electric guitars and horns lie in the background to keep you entertained through the breaks. The vocal breakdown brings your focus to what Kennedy's singing and ...
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The Smoking Bone Sauce Original Mix
: Artizan
by Evoke
When you look on Artizan's home page, you'll see one thing is clear: that DJs from around the globe count the Original Mix along with the Jafar and Touch Remix their favorite from the list of remixes available. One listen and you'll be able to see why. But, if I HAD TO PICK ONE, it'd be the Original Mix for ...
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Teddy Douglas & DJ Spen : Basement Boys & The Muthafunkaz
: Mix The Vibe Compilation
by Sarah Favouritizm
Various Artists
Mix The Vibe: Teddy Douglas & DJ Spen
Basement Boys & The Muthafunkaz
King Street Sounds (USA)
Baltimore's renowned House Music congregation, the Basement Boys (represented on this project by house music legends Teddy Douglas and DJ Spen of The Muthafunkaz) reunite after many years on this extra special King Street commemorative double mix CD. For the 18th edition of the immensely ...
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Keep The Fires Burning (DJ Meme Remixes)
: Kenny Thomas
by Sarah Foote (Favouritizm)
Soul-Fi Records
"Keep The Fires Burning," the massive single of last year from one of the UKâs highest regarded soul vocalistâs, Kenny Thomas, gets a hot makeover fresh for 2008 from Brazilâs leading remixer, DJ Meme. The cover of the 1980âs Gwen McCrae smash oozes with Kennyâs silky smooth vocals over a hot bed of irresistible disco house magic, laced with ...
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15 Years Of Paradise: 15 DJs Recap 15 Years
: King Street Sounds Various Artists
by sarah Foote (Favouritizm)
King Street Sounds Various Artists
"15 Years Of Paradise: 15 DJs Recap 15 Years"
King Street Sounds (USA)
King Street Sounds boast a phenomenal music catalogue of releases that reads like a "who's who" in contemporary dance music. Now in their 15th year, one of the USA's most prestigious dance labels are set to release a commemorative album featuring the world's leading producers/DJs ...
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Letter To A Friend (Richard Earnshaw, Newtrix, Funk Balls & Soul-Fi Remixes)
: Shobha
by sarah Foote (Favouritizm)
Shobha
"Letter To A Friend" (Richard Earnshaw, Newtrix, Funk Balls & Soul-Fi Remixes)
Soul-Fi Records
From the bright city lights of Toronto, Canada hails a fresh upcoming singer/songwriter called Shobha. Her soothing tones, reflective lyrics and fluid melodies caught the attention of UK label Soul-Fi resulting in a brand new release for the label titled "Letter To A Friend" . The haunting "Letter ...
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Stressed Out
: Mass Destruction Ft Terisa Griffin
by Sarah Foote (Favouritizm)
Ill Friction (US)
Under the Mass Destruction moniker, the powerhouse duo Kenny Dope and Terry Hunter return! Teaming up with legendary disco producer Patrick Adams on keyboards, and the mighty soulful diva, Terisa Griffin, they deliver a monstrous floor-filler titled âStressed Outâ for Kennyâs Ill Friction label. The trio deliver the perfect musical backdrop of innovative house beats and delicious ...
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Melt Festival
: Challenges and Magical Moments
by PAKLEETS
Melt festival featured a wide range of groups, including many bands such as Franz Ferdinand, The Whitest Boy Alive, Bjork, and Boyz Noize, who are popular amongst any music fan who hasn't been living under a rock!
A great line up of electronic music acts on the Big Wheel Stage were also featured: Gui Boratto, Modeselektor, Ellen Allien, Supermayer, Cobblestone ...
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The Rising Sun Album
: Studio Apartment
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
King Street Sounds (USA)
An acclaimed house outfit in the Japanese dance music scene, Studio Apartment is Masanori Morita (DJ/Producer) and Noboru Abe (Keyboards). Having released four original albums to date, they has closely worked with many talented artists such as Blaze, Monique Bingham, Joi Cardwell, Stephanie Cooke, Terrence Downs, Ron Carroll, Kimara Lovelace, Kenny Bobien, and many more. Their incredible ...
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I'll Wait (ft. Ian Friday Remixes)
: Dalminjo ft. Lenny Hamilton
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
Papa Records (UK)
Papa Records turn up the heat this summer and welcome a brand new artist to the label âDalminjo.â With his exciting debut release, "Iâll Wait" featuring the deep seductive vocals of Lenny Hamilton. This hefty package not only features original and remixes from Dalminjo himself but also some heavy hitters from New Yorkâs man of moment Ian ...
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Southport Weekender Vol. 7
: Mixed by Jazzanova & Mr Scruff
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
suSU
SUALBCD28
Following acclaimed Southport Weekender albums mixed by world DJ heavyweights such as Kerri Chandler, Gilles Peterson, Jazzy B, Tony Humphries, Quentin Harris and more...suSU (the original home to these amazing albums) picks up the baton and unleash the next installment with two fantastic mixes from Germanyâs NuJazz pioneers Jazzanova and the UKâs favourite son of all things eclectic and soulful, ...
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The Lover That You Are
: Pulse
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
Marlon D & George Mena Remixes
Jellybean Soul (USA)
USAâs Marlon D and George Mena get their magical mits on Jellybean Benitezâ classic Pulse project and take their 1995 house anthem "The Lover That You Are," and deliver an amazing set of remixes fresh for 2008. Marlon and George take the original vocals from Antoinette Roberson and work up a luscious deep ...
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Say You're Gonna Stay
: Darryl DâBonneau
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
Jellybean Soul (USA)
Following the fabulous remixes from Scott Wozniak of Darryl DâBonneauâs anthemic "Revenge" this year, Jellybean Soul dig out Darrylâs 1994 soulful nugget, "Say Youâre Gonna Stay," and cull in DJ Meme and Jovonn for some remix magic with stunning results! Taken from Darrylâs forthcoming Remixed, Reworked & Reimagined album on Jellybean Soul, "Say Youâre Gonna Stay" gets a ...
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SONAR 2008
: Barcelona (Spain)
by PAKLEETS
Clad in uber-cool street wear and designer sunglasses, thousands made the annual pilgrimage to Barcelona for this year's Sonar Festival. Amongst the swarm of revellers were producers, record label bosses, promoters, DJs, VJs and artists. Speeding through the metropolis in synchronicity to the sonic of super-cool Sonar, they accentuated the spirit of the âreal Sonarâ that takes place around the ...
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Electric Daisy Carnival
: Insomniac Events
by DJ Bijoux
Holy shit! is really the best description of the Electric Daisy Carnival, lovingly known as EDC to the cult following who have been for the past twelve years. If you've never experienced the 50,000 plus people, twelve hours of hard hitting beats and carnival RIDES...you've never done anything worth doing in LA!
Let me paint a picture for you: walk ...
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Ibiza
: Magdaâs Thoughts On Ibiza
by PAKLEETS
At Ibizaâs Amnesia club on Monday we bumped into Polish-born minimal/techno DJ Magda at Cocoon.
As part of the Minus crew, Magda is considered one of the top techno DJs in the world, so I asked her what she thinks of Ibiza.
âI love Ibiza,â she says.
âIt is a little cheesy on some parts of the island but every ...
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Anja Schneider
: BEYOND THE VALLEY
by PAKLEETS
Written by Youri Jozee
The past few months saw lots of lauded minimal producers adding various from other genres to their productions. Now that the hype -which brought along massive load of horrible audiological nonsense- is over, more and more artists are trying to redeem the genre by implementing elements from house, techno and electro into their sample pool. 'Goodbye ...
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Uniting Music Album
: Ralf Gum
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
Ralf Gum
Uniting Music Album
GoGo Music (Germany)
www.GOGO-Music.net
Germanyâs prime Deephouse-DJ/Producer, soulful activist and GOGO Music head honcho, Ralf GUM, unveils his long awaited debut masterpiece album titled Uniting Music. Composing a continuous piece of music, seamless and blended into a luscious tapestry of soulful, afro-Latin, house and jazz inspired textures, Ralf showcases his ability to create wonderful original songs. With each song ...
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Lift Him Up Ft. MuthaFunkaz Remixes
: Toni Granello ft. Linda Lee Hopkins
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
Toni Granello ft. Linda Lee Hopkins
"Lift Him Up" Ft. MuthaFunkaz Remixes
MAP Dance Records (Switzerland)
www.mapdance.ch
Upcoming Swiss DJ/Producer Toni Granello joins forces with the incredible soulful vocalist Linda Lee Hopkins, who together deliver a monstrous gospel house anthem in the making titled "Lift Him Up." Making an amazing debut on Switzerlandâs MAP Dance label, "Lift Him Up" makes a dramatic ...
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Let It Rain (Ko Ma Ro)
: Ruben Mancias feat. Wunmi
by Sarah Foote (Favouritizm)
Ruben Mancias feat. Wunmi
"Let It Rain (Ko Ma Ro)"
Devotion (USA)
www.myspace.com/rubenmancias
Unleashing a gorgeous warm slice of Afro tinged house, Devotionâs head honcho Ruben Mancias teams up with sublime vocalist Wunmi and reveals his latest single "Let It Rain (Ko Ma Ro)." Wunmi delivers a raw meditative spoken word over Rubenâs hypnotic drums, soaring synths and a bubbling bassline ...
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Revenge(Scott Wozniak remixes)
: Darryl D'Bonneau
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
Darryl DâBonneau
"Revenge" (Scott Wozniak remixes)
Jellybean Soul (USA)
NYCâs premier soulful house label Jellybean Soul welcome back the delicious vocal and song writing talents of Darryl DâBonneau and revisit the 1995 house classic, "Revenge," with a selection of scorching new remixes courtesy of hot DJ/Producer Scott Wozniak. Darryl delivers a stunning heartfelt vocal filled with intense emotion, as Scott dishes up a ...
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He Loves Me
: Dario DâAtiss feat. Kaysee
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
Dario DâAtiss feat. Kaysee
âHe Loves Meâ
MAP Dance Records (Switzerland)
www.mapdance.ch
After much success with his MAP Dance debut âEnjoy Yourselfâ in 2007, Switzerlandâs most prestigious dance hubs, welcome back Swiss DJ/Producer Dario DâAttis and unleash another massive soulful floor smasher titled "He Loves Me." With dramatic lead vocals courtesy of diamond diva Kaysee, "He Love Me" is a gospel ...
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Mix The Vibe â Timeless Re:Collection
: Quentin Harris
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
Quentin Harris
Mix The Vibe â Timeless Re:Collection
King Street Sounds (USA)
www.kingstreetsounds.com
Credited as re-vitalising what had become a saturated and tired genre by resisting the very notion of working within genre parameters, Quentin Harris is one of deep houseâs newest stars. Celebrating their 15th anniversary this year, King Street Sounds invite NYCâs golden boy DJ/Producer Quentin to work his magic on ...
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Feel Alive
: Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project
âFeel Aliveâ
Layers Of Sound Recordings
www.layersofsound.com
Fledgling label 'Layers of Sound Recordings' continue to build some serious momentum in 2008 with their 3rd release as they once again join forces with 'The Demetrios Project' and unleash a massive slice of uplifting vocal house entitled âFeel Aliveâ. Dipping itâs toe in Electroâs analogue bubblebath, ...
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Janet Got It Right This Time
: Feedback
by DJ Lajoka
Thank the lord Def Jam got it right!!! Ms. Jackson and Def Jam so far look like they are a perfect match. With the sensual and sexy track "Discipline" to the hot dance track "So Much Betta," this is the Janet the fans wanted two albums ago. You would think that it maybe real tricky to come up ...
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Is It Raining Men?
: Le Tigre's DJ Winter Tour
by Isadora Holmes
Let's be clear, Le Tigre's JD Samson and Johanna Fateman are MEN.
It's their latest project, complete with a winter tour full of DJ sets throughout the month of March, and a release this year to boot.
I've had a listen to "Make It Reverse" and "Shake It Off." A short hiatus hasnât changed much, they still have it. They ...
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Coachella Music Festival
: Give It A Try. Here's Why...
by Mona Jonz
In late April, a mass exodus of people get in their cars to head past Palm Springs, California to the gates of Indio. They sit underneath scorching heat to watch 120 bands, DJs, rappers, vocalists and music legends perform on five stages. Why exactly? Good question. Lucky for you, Iâm well versed in the subject. The explanations ...
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Illusion
: Tone Control
by sarah foote (Favouritizm)
Tone Control
"Illusion"
Tone Control
http://www.tonecontrol.org
Tone Control continue their penetration into the soulful underground sound, with their latest offering, "Illusion." Teaming up with ace vocalist, James Coleman and dope keys player Andy 'Touch' Fingers (from Jafar and Touch of Hustle music, Artizan and many more), "Illusion" is a wonderful piece of deep dance floor soul, featuring awe inspiring mixes from the guys ...
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