Following the original version of "Tribute To My People" that features a wicked rap vocal by Zulu Nation member Dynamax are funky remixes by L'Aroye & Ky. These mixes are complete reworkings of the original that enrich Dynamax' rap with a children choir singing in French. Musicwise, L'Aroye & Ky use a new school boogie beat with a fender live bass and furious keys that give the remix a funked-up vibe. The result is an old-school styled, disco-flavored track that is spreading an uplifting and summery feeling. Beside the epic extended version the package includes a dub, acapella and edit.
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"Suave" by Nu Tropic is an uptempo electro bossa jazz track featuring sweet female vocal chants alongside great horns and keys over an infectious groove. Bruno Hovart aka Patchworks provides a jazzed-up affair that is built around a wicked breakbeat groove. The flipside features "Circus" where Steven J from Steppah Huntah joins Nu Tropic for a twisted Brazilian broken beat track with psychic athmospheric keys.
MANCHILD BLACK "Awake In A Dream EP" (West End Records 12")
This is the fourth edition in the "West End Blue" series (the first three releases are courtesy of The Kings of Late Night, Ian Friday and Anderson Soares) meanwhile the latest is the work of singer Manchild Black alongside Shelton Garner who plays all the instruments. It's all about the gorgeous vocals and the beautiful instrumentation here on the included four tracks, coming on a deep and soulful tip.
Exclusive Preview: SOUL BASICS featuring JUNED "Mesmerised" (Demo CD-R)
Soul Basics got themselves a name for marvellous music with their releases on Soul Tonic Mono and Soul Funk Digitial. "Mesmerised" comes fresh out of the studio and is unsigned for the moment, featuring a sensual and passionate vocal performance by Juned. It is a funked-up producton, with a beautiful instrumentation that includes a funky bassline, lovely guitar riff, melodic keys and an incredible jazzy piano. This is a beautiful song that will grow on you.
LEFUNKEN featuring STEPHANIE RENEE "Knowing" (Seasons Limited Records 12")
Seasons Limited presents a great vocal production produced by Duron Tarik & Tyrone Payton (aka Lefunken) that features Big Moses on keys, with Stephanie Renee being the lead vocalist that is supported by background vocals courtesy of Staci Smith. "Knowing" is a smoothly groovin' affair featuring a wonderful piano, deep bassline, great organ and shuffling beats, with the vocals adding a beautiful soulful touch to the track. Both the instrumental and dub let the instrumentation shine for most parts, with the organ hookline taking the lead on the dub. Digital downloads available at Dancetracks Digital.
DARRYL D'BONNEAU "A Better Way" (Jellybean Soul/CD Promo)
In its original form, this George Mena and Franke Estevez production is a soulful gem that here gets reworked by 83 West (aka Tyrone Solomon & Martino Lozej). The latest take the track to another level by giving it a more underground feeling thanks to deeply rumblin' groove and hypnotic keys used, with the soulful vocals enahncing the irresistible vibe. The dub features an additonal organ replacing parts of the vocal.
JELLYBEAN featuring MARLON D "New York House" (Jellybean Soul/CD Promo)
Legendary producer and DJ Jellybean Benitez teams up with Marlon D for the infectious "New York House". The track is on a deep underground tip and features a thumpin' groove that is topped with wicked keys and a fantastic organ solo that gets to full effect on the instrumental 'Groovy Mix'. The track tells the story of house music in New York and what makes it different from other cities.
BALAGE featuring DOLORES PETERSON "Got You On My Mind (I Remember)" (Generate Music/CD Promo)
Producer Balage Antal is hailing from Budapest/Hungary, but now lives in Los Angeles where he met jazz singer Dolores Peterson and decided to form a jazz duo. Their first release is the beautiful "Got You On My Mind (I Remember)", a very melodic production featuring a sensual jazzy vocal performance over a smooth and laidback backing music featuring wonderful keys, a lovely guitar and sweet drums that together create haunting melodies. Justin Paul & Darwin Paul are spicing it up on their remix by adding a funky flavor to the song, but keep it on the laidback side. Deepswing flip the mood on their 'Jazzy Affair Mix' to a brighter side, using a smoothly stormin' groove as base for the jazzy instrumentation to create an uplifting vibe.
QUENTIN HARRIS featuring CORDELL McCLARY "Power Of Love" (Jellybean Soul/CD Promo)
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KEITH THOMPSON "Break 4 Love 2006" (Monster Bang Music/CD Promo)
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EDZY "Retrofective EP" (Look-At-You/CD Promo)
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In the Spotlight: FRANCK ROGER We Walk To Dance (Seasons Limited/CD)
After releasing a series of club rocking 12" over the past few years, it was about time for Franck Roger to release his debut artist album. It took some time to complete this project, but Franck Roger's previous 12" releases for the label already gave you an idea what to expect from this album. It is all about incredible deep house music that is straight-up, deep and soulful. Both vocal and instrumental tracks can be found on this wonderful release that is an excellent addition to your box.
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