DEEP & SOULFUL HOUSE (April 2011)
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Hippie Torrales - 'If You Need A Man' What Is Hip Records
New Jersey house legend Hippie Torrales finally takes the leap and has started his own recording label, a real positive step and great decision for the man, who's been djing from the age of 15. If your not familiar with Hippie's work then your truly in for a surprise as he returns to the mic and delivers a warm sincere vocal over a wicked hot groove, leading to a infectious first release. Remix wise Hippie has involved one of the best in the business hailing from Baltimore it's Charles Dockins, injecting a deep, hypnotic groove suitable for late bumping dancefloors. Watch our for "What Is Hip" in the coming months, Hippie has some more surprises up his sleeve.
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Black Coffee feat. Thiwe - Crazy Foliage Records
One of the biggest cuts from last year, on the ever reliable Foliage records, sees it's final assualt on the house world for 2011. Having already caused a stir among producers and djs around the world, from Quentin Harris to Zepherin Saint. It's now the time for house masters Charles Webster & Manoo & Francois A to showcase there signature, soulful sounds with these new remixes. Both remain innovative, imaginative while still been respectful to the original. If you haven't had the chance or missed the original first time around, well this is your final chance to check the classic SA house sound.
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DJ Meme Orchestra feat. Tracey K - Love Is You MN2S
A 2011 cover of the Salsoul classic 'Love Is You' which was previously covered by Spiller Groovejet 'If This Ain't Love ', released back in 2000. If there was one producer who could take on this record once again, that is Brazil's DJ Meme. Alongside Tracey K from Fish Go Deep, the production and performance is certainly a contender to rival any of the orginals. This is (Part 1) with 'Original Disco Mix' alongside Knee Deep who deliver there usual high quality production. Already gaining support from the major players around the world, expect to see this hit number one in most download charts over the coming week's. Well done to Dave and all at MN2S in London for signing this splendid release.
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Asymmetric Soul feat. Meital De Razon - Running Around Adaptation Music
Already our 3th release of 2011, and this one has been gaining some amazing support from Bert Bevans to Robert Owens. Delighted to have another stunning single from Tel Aviv based Asymmetric Soul, as they follow-up 'Now Is Our Time' with there second single. On vocal duty is one of the most successful singers on the Israeli music scene the beautiful Meital De Razon. Apart from the 'Original' there is an array of quality remixers onboard and something to suit all musical tastes. Husky from Random Soul fame delivers another sure floorfiller, while SA house don Trancemicsoul adds one of the highlights on the pack, Tovar, Lonya, label head Tom Conrad & Andre Bonsor complete the package, adding there usual quality deep touch.
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DJ Man-X feat. Don-E -All Over Again Deep Haven Music
One of the most consistent labels in the soulful dance industry, Miami based Deep Haven Music deliver another scorching single. With Man X at the controls once again you can be guaranteed a heavy slice of soulfulness. Here he teams up with one of the most gifted urban music talents in the UK, vocalist Don-e, they both deliver a song with heartfelt lyrics and outstanding musicanship. I know this project has been a number of years in the making, all the more satisfying for Man X and the rest of the Deep Haven Music camp now with it's release. Expect another top ten download position on this must have release.
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