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THE LOST GROOVES OF 2004

Picks of the Week

VERNESSA MITCHELL "Took My Life" (Marlon D's UC Mix)(JVM Records/CD-R)

An underground club hit in New York and other cities but unfortunately not released by her label as they decided to go for mixes appealing to a different crowd. This mix by Marlon D is built around a fiercely stompin' groove that is added with absolutely wicked keys and irresistible drums, not to forget Vernessa's powerful yet soulful vocals that give the song an uplifting feeling.

VIVIAN GREEN "Emotional Rollercoaster" - Osunlade Remix (Sony Records/CD-R)

As with the above, the label went for mixes that appeal to a different crowd when they released the song back in 2003. Here we have Osunlade taking care of it and serving a wonderful version for the soulful heads that makes full use of the marvellous vocal performance by Vivian Green. He underlays the sexy vocals with a smoothly bumpin' groove with sweet percussion and wicked keys, creating a laidback vibe.

SIN PALABRAS "Yemeya" (Yoruba Records)

John Beltran with a phat remix of this lovely latin house song by Cuban group Sin Palabras, coming complete with Afro-Cuban vocals. This one simply outshines many of today's Latin house productions with its freshness and the diversity it is showing.

INCOGNITO "Listen To The Music"/"Principles Of Love" (Pony Canyon Records)

The two tracks are lifted from the currrent Adventures In Black Sunshine long player which marks the band's 25th anniversary and also celebrates the return of vocalist Maysa Leak. Both songs are very enjoyable to listen to as they present quality soulful music and they also prove that real musicians are the key to produce timeless music. Sadly this kind of music isn't to make it to ordinary dancefloors...

LOTUS & STRAUSS "Grand masterplan" (Yoruba Records 12")

Deep house vibes with jazz references courtesy of Lotus & Strauss whose original version comes on a truly deep tip while Osunlade smoothes it up and gives it a more laidback feeling with spaced out keys.

SANTOS featuring JOSEPH SADDLER "Love Made For Two" - Alix Alvarez Remix (Yoruba Records/CD-R)

This song was originally released on the EP "An Introduction" back in April '04. It features Joseph Saddler who perfectly expresses the story the lyrics are telling through his amazing voice. Alix Alvarez provides the backing music coming with a smoothly bumpin' beat that is added with sweet percussion and jazzy keys, spreading a laidback feeling.

PHYSICS "The Most Beautiful Boy In Brazil" - Soul Oasis Re-Mix (Deeplay Records/CD-R)

This wonderful track from 2002 got remixed by Soul Oasis aka Sammy Acosta who gives the track a more spaced out feeling with spheric keys over a deeply stormin' groove that lets enough place for the percussion and guitar to grow.

PATRICK GREEN featuing NICOLE GRAHAM "You" (CD-R)

Patrick Green presenting a soulful production featuring the sweet voice of Nicole Graham over a percussion loaded groove that is added with jazzy keys, spreading a laidback feeling through its smooth groove. Mellow dance vibes perfect for lounging and chilling.