There is a small new label out of the UK named Pantone Music which opens with a big bang on their first release: "EP 1" by Yukihiro Fukutomi is a taster for his upcoming long player "Equality" and contains three wonderful productions featuring Lady Alma and Victor Davies on vocals. Uplifting and soulful grooves that made our Pick of the Week spot.

Vega Records released the "Elements of Life - Extensions" album by Louie Vega & Elements Of Life on CD and quadruple vinyl which features extended versions of selected cuts from the CD. This album contains remixes by the likes of Kenny Dope, DJ Spinna, Joe Claussell, Glenn Underground, A Touch of Jazz, Jazz'N'Groove, Frankie Feliciano, DJ Gregory as wellas new productions.

Canadian label Iwanai Music have a hot two track coming soon: "The Souls EP" will feature the jazz house track "Back then now" by Basic Soul Unit and "Afrikan Soul" by Stacey Mallory.

There is a booty titled "Hook Up Tunes" doing the rounds featuring housed up version of "Senorita" by Justin Timberlake, "All Falls Down" by Kanye West featuring Syleena Johnson and "Floetic" by Floetry. Uplifting mixes with a great vibe to dance to."Take Me To A Place" by Reel Soul featuring Daemon is an emotional production with a live band lick that gets turned into a serious garage song by Fanatix. Finally out on vinyl is "A new day" by Stephanie Cooke, including brand new and phat mixes by DJ Karizma and Quentin Harris in addition to the original 83 West production. Getting deep is the JoVonn produced "It Always Comes" by Staci T. Smith, spreading an organic vibe.

Soulfuric have more remixes of Donna Allen's "He Is The Joy" that are only available online traxsource.com  with DJ Sley proving a great interpretation. The same label offers "You Can Make It" from the legendary Chicago diva Shawn Christopher, produced by Ron Carroll and coming complete with remixes by Jamie Lewis. On their Soulfuric Deep imprint, they thave the sweet vibes of Audiowhores featuring Alexis Hall "Subject Of My Affection".

Mood II Swing's classic "Closer" featuring singer Carol Sylvan is back with new mixes by Kings of Soul. On the flip of this 12" are unreleased mixes of "Too Close" by Hundred Birds. And back on the scene is Imperial Dub Records after being shut down at the end of 2003. Their first release will be the "DUBStudio Remix Project Volume One" featuring remixes of Dubtribe's "The Rhythm In Your Mind". We have an exclusive preview of the Sean O'Daniels reworking that comes on a mellow and melodic tip, spreading an almost ambient vibe.

Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) spiritofhouse.com