DeeperSoul Blog on holidays (1 week)

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Na próxima semana o blog estará de férias, pelo que não será actualizado. Só uma semana…
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DeeperSoul Blog will be on holidays next week so it will not be updated. Just one week...

DeeperSoul Session 06 - Mixed by DJ JP aka João

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Sendo um amante de House Music há cerca de 8 anos, percorrendo o país de norte a sul para ouvir os melhores djs do mundo, a actividade de Djing de João Paulo acabou por surgir naturalmente. Já tocou em diversos bares e festas: “100 stress” (onde tocou com os dois violinistas da banda “os Corvos” e com Selmer Rodrigues, um dos melhores saxofonistas nacionais), “Pikolé”, “Aquárius”, “Dose 3 Large” e “Oficina do Cais”, entre outros. Actualmente, além de fazer parte do projecto Liquid Music Productions, João Paulo é residente no “Tazz” (Alcochete), um bar que é considerado o maior de Portugal. Tem ainda um projecto intitulado “Soul & Sax Productions” (com o saxofonista Selmer Rodrigues e, em breve, com o percussionista Nuno Vitorino). O seu estilo é eclético mas é evidente a grande afinidade que tem com a vertente soulful, jazzy e espiritual da House Music.

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Being a House Music lover for 8 years and travelling from the north to south of the country to hear the best world djs, it was natural that João Paulo turned himself a dj. He already played at several music bars and parties: "100 stress" (where he played with the two “Os Corvos” band violinists and with Selmer Rodrigues, one of the best national saxophonists), “Pikolé", “Aquárius", "Dose 3 Large" and "Oficina do Cais", among others.
Actually, besides doing part of the Liquid Music Productions project, João Paulo is resident in the "Tazz" (Alcochete), considered the biggest Portuguese music bar. He has as well a project called “Soul & Sax Productions” (with saxophonist Selmer Rodrigues and, shortly, with the percussionist Nuno Vitorino). His style is eclectic but it is evident the great affinity he has with soulful, jazzy and spiritual House Music.

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Download DeeperSoul Session 06 - "Gino Session" - Mixed by DJ JP aka João

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1- ReelSoul - Beautiful u are [CDR]
2- John Legend - Ordinary People (83 west mix) [Rotgut]
3- Marlon D & Dennis Ferrer - Breeze [CDR]
4- Mr. V - The Drum [CDR]
5- Bah Samba feat. Isabel Fructuoso - Calma (Louie Vega remix) [BKO]
6- Roy Ayers - Tarzan (Yoruba Soul remix) [BBE]
7- Anane feat. Mr. V - Let me love you (MAW mix) [Vega Rec.]
8- MAW feat. India - To be in love (Serious Man inviolable mix) [CDR]
9- Glenn Underground - Urban Ensemble [Vega Rec.]
10- Madrid de los Austrias - Un Mesage (Dj Spinna remix) [Sunshine Enterprises]
11- Peven Everett - Stuck [CDR]
12- Dj Gregory - Elle (EOL Ritual) [Defected]
13- Peven Everett - Easy Livin [CDR]
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DeeperSoul Session 06: if you have any soul, you must listen this mix!

Hot release

	Glenn Underground Crescendo/ Urban Ensemble Vega Rec.

Cada escavadela, cada minhoca… todos sabemos, a Vega já provou que é mesmo assim. Agora é vez de Glenn Underground, uma autêntica lenda viva, afirmar os seus (imensos) créditos nesta incontornável editora. “Crescendo” é um belíssimo tema onde a guitarra e as teclas abrem caminho para a chegada em passadeira vermelha do piano. Em “Urban Ensemble”, os beats adquirem maior importância e a linha de baixo torna-se mais saliente; o synth é despretensioso e a guitarra subtil, dando espaço para o desenvolvimento das encantadoras teclas jazzy. Obrigatório, naturalmente…

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We all know that the highest quality level characterizes Vega Rec. Now is Glenn Underground, a truly live legend, that shows all his talent with these two awesome tracks.
“Crescendo” has a sweet guitar and melodic keys to open the way till a lovely jazzy piano comes in. “Urban Ensemble” has a more powerful beats and bass line, the guitar is more subtle and the synth is unpretentious, giving space to the jazzy keys do the work. Hot...

Sample 1 (Crescendo) ....... Sample 2 (Urban Ensemble )

Marimba rules!

	Anthony Nicholson / Miquifaye Keeping Time Circular Motion

Anthony Nicholson, responsável por alguns dos bons discos deste ano em editoras como a Infinite Audio e Rhythmic, está de volta, desta vez num disco da sua própria editora. “Keeping Time”, disponível na versão “vocal” e “dub” (sem esquecer o “bónus beats” para os mais brincalhões), é um tema maravilhoso que conta com a sempre bem-vinda marimba tocada por Quincy Nicholson e a voz de Michele Nicholson. Irresistível…
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Anthony Nicholson, responsible for some of the good records this year on labels like Infinite Audio and Rhythmic, is back, this time on his own label. “Keeping Time” is a beautiful track featuring an amazing Marimba by Quincy Nicholson and subtle vocals by Michele Nicholson.

Sample 1 (vocal mix) ....... Sample 2 (dub mix)

Let's get jazzy?

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	S - Tone Inc. Dreamer Schema Sample 1

	S - Tone Inc. Verao Schema Sample 1 / Sample 2

O italiano Stefano Tirone, S-Tone Inc., é perito em juntar instrumentos “reais” às maravilhas que a electrónica proporciona, sempre sob a batuta do Jazz e dos ritmos do Brasil. “Dreamer” e “Verao”, os seus mais recentes discos, confirmam isso mesmo. O primeiro, o belíssimo “Dreamer”, conta com a voz de Laura Fedele e as majestosas linhas de sax e trombone por Gilberto Tarocco e Beppe Caruso, respectivamente. O segundo, “Verao”, cantado em Português por Lucciana Cury, é a banda sonora perfeita da estação que lhe dá o título.
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The Italian Stefano Tirone, S-Tone Inc., is master on the combination of live instrumentation with the electronic goodies, always with Jazz and Brazilian influences. “Dreamer” and “Verao”, his last releases, both on label Schema, shows how good he is on that combination. The first, the beautiful “Dreamer”, has the Laura Fedele’s voice and lovely sax and trombone lines by Gilberto Tarocco and Beppe Caruso, respectively. The second, “Verao” (witch means “Summer” in Portuguese), has the Lucciana Cury’s voice and is the perfect sound for the season that gives the track name.

Guest Review (DJ Floy)

	Anane feat Mr. V Let Me Love You Vega Rec.

With a sultry vocal by Anané and Mr V for the rap, this song has latin influences. The instrumental reveal, once again, the MAW are able to make a beautiful and dancefloor song. The Afro Carribbean beat with discrete percussions, soul keys, funky guitar and great bass make this track a hit that all the dancefloor must know! This is a Summer Anthem!
The package contain bonus beat and accapella. One more exellent single on Vega Records!

reviewed by DJ FLOY (France) www.djfloy.co.nr

Sample 1 (MAW mix) ....... Sample 2 (MAW instrumental)

DeeperSoul Session 05 - Mixed by PM Project

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Dj Pedro Madeira aka PM Project é, acima de tudo, um amante de música que transmite sentimentos. Trabalhou vários anos em programas de rádio onde promoveu a música de dança de uma forma geral. Dj desde 1998, Pedro Madeira toca sobretudo temas com influências Afro-Brasileiras e de jazz misturadas com as novas tendências electrónicas. O gosto por este género de música está a dar os seus frutos na área de Produção onde, já por duas vezes, temas seus foram editados na revista portuguesa de música de dança, Dance Club. Outros temas são também tocados habitualmente por Alex S, Rocco e Djazzy, entre outros, sempre com um excelente feedback. www.pmproject.web.pt
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Dj Pedro Madeira aka PM Project is, above all, a lover of music that gives out feelings. He has worked several years in radio shows where he promoted dance music in a wide variety of genders. Dj since 1998, Pedro Madeira plays mostly Afro-Brazilian and Jazz influenced tracks mixed with the new electronic tendencies. In the production area, two of PM Project’s tracks were already released in a Portuguese dance music magazine and are being played regularly by Alex S and Rocco (Rodamaal / Buzzin' Fly Rec.), Djazzy, among others, getting some nice feedback. www.pmproject.web.pt

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Download DeeperSoul Session 05 - Mixed by PM Project

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1. Steal Vybe Feat. Stephanie Renee - Its Real (Joeys West Coast Dub) - Z Records

2. Didier Sinclair & Chris Pi - Fantasy World (Original Mix) - Serial France

3. Mr. V Ft Miss Patty And Alix Alvarez - Deep (Sole Channel Mix) - Ricanstruction Us

4. Julien Jabre - Swimming Places - Elias France

5. Klement Bonelli - Ethna (Original Mix) - Deeplay Soultec

6. Rodamaal - Insomnia - Buzzinfly Records

7. Raw Artistic Soul - What About Love (S.U.M.O. Rebounce) - Go Go Music

8. Jerome Sydenham & Mikael Nordgren - Stockhol Go Bang - Ibadan Records

9. Pm Project - Broken Piano - Cdr

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DeeperSoul Session 05: the dance floor is opened, let’s get into it!

First Time

	Kenny Carvajal feat. Carla Prather First time Crash

A Crash acaba de lançar o vinyl do tema “First Time” de Kenny Carvajal. A voz de Carla Prather é excelente, trazendo a indispensável emoção ao tema., enquanto a parte instrumental é simplesmente irresistível: a uma guitarra que desenvolve um solo encantador junta-se um órgão tocado com uma alma do outro mundo. Obrigatório.
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Out now on Dino & Terry’s label, “First Time” is a wonderful production from Kenny Carvajal. Carla Prathe’s lovely voice brings passion to the track and the intrumental part is truly irresistible: warm guitar solo and a gorgeous organ ride. Definetely, this is a release not to be missed.

Sample 1 (vocal mix) ....... Sample 2 (intrumental mix)

Guest Review (DJ Manureva)

	Soldiers of Twilight Would U Share Serial Limited

Another hot release from the french label "Serial" for those who like deep and vocally stuff. It's just a breath of fresh air !

Soldiers of Twilight (Demon Richie & Dj Rork) offered us the highly groovy track "would u share" with one more time on the vocal the fantastic vibe of Ladybird. More deep & soulful atmosphere, lush harmonies with a perfect beat and on the B side another vision with the "fresh mix" more stronger with a funky guitar and a catchy bass. Exellent soul house and exellent for the dancefloor too.

Reviewed by DJ Manureva www.djmanureva.com

Sample 1 (extended mix) ....... Sample 2 (Fresh mix)

Guest Review (Gavin Moruda)

	Maxine Inniss Standing Strong (Without You) Fuzion

Fuzion Records are poised to raise the standard and value of 12" releases with a single that almost certainly needs to be double-purchased. With a full vocal mix and three raw dub versions, the possibilities of creative DJing are heightened. The eagerly anticipated follow up to Jellybean Soul's underground smash, I appreciate, is the title that launches Fuzion Records. Again George Mena and Frankie Estevez join forces under their Love House Music guise and turn out a thumping garage track with Maxine Inniss providing her unmistakable vocals. With refreshingly original yet masterfully penned lyrics, Maxine Inniss gives a proud but warm delivery of her second song, giving hope that a full artist album is not too far away.

Reviewed by Gavin Moruda www.soulfulvibes.co.uk

Sample 1 (main vocal mix) ....... Sample 2 (Jazzy instrumental mix)

Sample 3 (Deep Vybe dub mix) Sample 4 (Deep Sax dub mix)

The Jewels of DJ Kwe

	The Jewels ............of ....DJ KWE

Stephanie B feat. Live Orchestra – Can’t Stop The Feeling
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It is always my hope to review new tracks that are favourites of yours and mine. However, my heart and passion stems from years of older house that rocked warehouses in the early nineties. So I will vary my selections from early 1990’s to now in hopes to keep you inspired and keep you playing the very music that stirs’ us within. This leads me to my next track for review called “Can’t Stop The Feeling”. This track was released in 1999 and I can remember it coming out. Although I missed its original release date I was fortunate to snag a copy of this gem in a vintage record shop. It’s the vibe and essence of the evolution in house music. It starts with a feeling and then becomes a vibe. This French house track still has me shaking my BOOTAY till dawn. Its soulfulness is enough to fill the emptiest of hearts.
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Production value is top quality and the pressing has lasted 6 years with only minimal damage from handling. It definitely has the New York garage feel with a France harmony to the layers that this track exudes. Thankfully the producers made this track super DJ friendly with an intro and outro that would compliment any mix. This is a must have and if you can find it, hang on to it…even for the sake of having it.

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Stephanie B feat. Live Orchestra – Back to New York
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Not only do you have “Can’t Stop the Feeling” on one side of this LP but you have a jazzy instrumental that would entice anyone into feeling the soul. If it weren’t for the flute and sax in this track it would sound like most tracks being produced nowadays. The soul and passion comes from the voice of instruments. The sax definitely takes this track to a whole new level of jazz and house. This production is definitely a New York contender but the France stellar production makes this LP a double treasure with double the pleasure. If you need a transition track from one vocal to another this particular version would bring your mix to new levels. It’s a perfect bridge to a higher playing field.

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Guest Review (Franco Martinelli)

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Nikos pres. "Black Athena ep" (Under My Skin)

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Amazing 2 tracks ep for Nikos on Under My Skin Records, this "Black Athena ep", only available on Traxsource at the moment, is composed by "Let it show" a soulful jazzy house track that features the excellent vocals performance of up & coming R & B singer Sonja Moore, and "My Crooked Soul" in collaboration with guitar maestro Darrell Crooks. Nikos and Under My Skin provides once again one of the hottest soulful records around, love it.

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reviewed by Franco Martinelli www.housepage.net

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Samples

Summer, here we go! (Part 4)

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Summer afternoon...

	Jihad Muhammad feat. Malika Zarra The Other Side Shack Music Sample 1 / Sample 2 / Sample 3

	Minus 8 White EP ................................... Compost Sample 1

Summer night...

	Copyright Essence Of Life Copyright Sample 1 / Sample 2 / Sample 3

	Mambana Felicidad (2005 remixes) Soulfuric Sample 1 / Sample 2 / Sample 3

Summer, here we go!

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DeeperSoul Session 4 - "Deep Style" - Mixed by DJ Panos (StyleNetwork)

Guest review (DJ Sérgio Dias)

	Rocco feat. Nicinha My Dream (Sueno Soul mix) BS Traxx

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Agradecendo o convite que me foi feito, deixo aqui a minha contribuição a este "enorme" blog, com um tema que me tem deliciado ultimamente pela sua grande envolvência.

Apesar de não desgostar do disco na sua totalidade, nesta crítica destaco a remistura de Sueno Soul, que para mim traz uma nova vida ao tema, reforçando a seu cariz "deep" tornando-o mais melodioso. Rocco é o terceiro membro do clã Rodamaal (juntamente com Alex S e Manoo) e Nicinha é uma vocalista portuguesa que já tem trabalhado com esta equipa e que empresta uma voz genialmente suave de grande envolvência com o tema. De facto, é em volta dos vocais que gira o segredo do sucesso desta música, construíndo uma sonoridade que apesar de muito "deep" consegue ser suficientemente forte para "aguentar" na pista de dança, prova disso é a cosntante inclusão nos Radio Shows de Roger Sanchez, "Release Yourself". A inclusão da guitarra que acompanha todo o refrão salienta ainda mais a tendência melodiosa do tema, a principal característica desta remistura. Em suma, "My Dream" é uma música em crescendo neste Verão e que apesar de gostar bastante das ultimas produções de Rocco e dos Rodamaal em geral, neste tema todos os créditos têm de ser atribuídos aos Sueno Soul (Alex“ Sueno” Wheeler and Domenico “Dom” Navarra), dois dos mais inovadores produtores/remisturadores da Soulfull actual. Essencial.

DJ Sérgio Dias

DeeperSoul Interview - DJ SPEN

	--- DJ SPEN --- .....Interview ....DeeperSoul

"I think deep soulful house is like jazz to a certain extent. It’s underground and more of specialty music"
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PART I

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Could you tell us how you got into Djing / producing and about your early career?
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I have been DJ’ing since I was about 13 years old. I was heavily influenced by my parents’ gospel music and my older brothers’ rock and soul music. From age 13, I was DJ’ing at a local radio station doing “master mixes” for them. I started a local hip-hop group called Numarx and at that time I began to produce and write songs and started becoming very interested in studio equipment. During that time, some of us from the Nurmax wrote the hit record “Girl You Know it’s True”.
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What’s your music background?
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My music background is wide – of course, my family and early roots are in gospel. My career began with hip-hop and I eventually got into dance music which was an easy transition as I always loved disco music and the early dance music was very soulful and was an extension of disco and even some funk. I’ve dabbled in playing the piano a bit and even took classes but I never really got serious. I like Dj’ing too much.
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Quincy Jones is probably the biggest influence. Others are Gamble & Huff, Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes, Funk Brothers, Jazzy Jeff, Marley Marl, and the list goes on…
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You were at Basement Boys, then you formed the Jasper Street Company and then, last year, you created your own label – Code Red. Is there a different concept / target behind your label?
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The target of Code Red is younger than anything I’ve done in the past. What you’ll hear from Code Red is a lot of hard, tough rhythms but always with the soulful element. My attempt is really to do a lot of experimental of genres and see what comes out.
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The number of files illegally shared on the Internet don’t stop to grow. As a producer, how is this affecting you? And as a DJ? What could be the solution?
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At this point, I don’t see a solution. File sharing is ridiculously easy. It affects me because it takes money out of my pocket from the people who used to buy the records and CD’s. Until there is some type of Internet regulation that can minimize this, it will continue to be a serious problem. What I do it try to make the best records possible that can transcend past Internet sales – which is what we are trying to do with Code Red…more of a mass marketing operation rather than an underground situation.
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What do you think of the deep/soulful house scene at the moment and how do you think it will be in the future?
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I think deep soulful house is like jazz to a certain extent. It’s underground and more of specialty music. The problem is that music changes constantly so I really believe that eventually the soulful sound will come back strong – the question is when! Needless to say, I love underground house music and will continue to do those records as well.
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Nowadays, we see Electro and 80’s sound influencing many House productions. Do you think that, in order to move on in house music, producers have to always look back?
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I think that it’s good to know the history of the music. I have said before that there’s nothing new under the sun…just like the disco sound came back in the mid to late 90’s, so it seems the electro 80’s sound has come back today.

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PART II

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Wich producing equipment are you using? Do you use software only?
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No I do not use software only. I am a little old-school when it comes to using keyboards and sound modules in case of software problems. Nuendo 3 is what we use as our main program, accompanied by some various secondary programs.
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What is your own favourite track, the one that you are most proud of?
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It’s hard to decide between “Another Day” and “Til I Found You”. I was going through a lot at the time I wrote those songs and really poured my heart into writing the lyrics and arranging the musical accompaniment.
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What records are you currently spinning every time you play?
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Kerri Chandler “Barathym”. The Harness & Spencer remix of Fantasia. “ Arabian Nightmare”, “The Way You Love Me”, “For the Love”, DJ Gregory :Head Talking”, and DJ Technic “Gabryelle”.
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I have notice that you are a voice talent too, is that true? Tell us, tell us everything!
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No – whoever told you that is lying! ;-) Yes I dabble a little but nothing that I would call serious.
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What can we expect to hear more from you in the future?
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We have a Code Red EP on Defected coming out which will include “For the Love” remixes and a new track by KW Griff produced by Thommy Davis and myself called “Arabian Nightmare”, a lot of remixes also will be coming out at the end of the year. Also a Vonita White (formerly of JSC) album – at some point in the near future.
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You are a much respected producer / dj with a career span of more than 20 years, do you have any advice for those who are starting?

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Just do what’s in your heart to the best of your ability and work hard at it. Eventuall you will see results.

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www.djspen.com

DeeperSoul Session # 4 – “Deep Style” - Mixed by DJ Panos

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Panos, DJ de Montreal, Canadá, é o mentor da StyleNetwork, uma “online radio” obrigatória para os amantes de Deep/Soulful House. Destacando-se pela qualidade do som e pelas novidades que propõe (incluindo algumas promos exclusivas), a ainda jovem StyleNetwork tem já centenas de fiéis ouvintes, sendo seguida e respeitada em todo o mundo.
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Panos, a DJ from Montreal in Canada, is the mentor of an online radio station, the StyleNetwork, an must “stop” for the Deep/Soulful House lovers. Standing out for the sound quality and for the new proposals (including some exclusive promos), the young StyleNetwork has already hundreds of listeners and is “followed” and respected all over the world.

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Download DeeperSoul Session # 4 – Mixed by DJ Panos
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01 - Juan Hoerni & Phil Sheeran - J'Attends (Original Mix) [Cha Cha]

02 - Jill Scott - Cross My Mind (JM3 Mix) [Promo]

03 - Bah Samba Feat. Isabel Fructuoso - Calma (Quentin Harris Re-production) [BKO]

04 - Urban Jazz Naturals - Take Me Away [Vista]

05 - Pico De Gallo - Sali [Smooth Agent]

06 - Frank Roger - Jeware (Main Vox Mix) [Realtone]

07 - Rey Salinero - Unspecified Fantasy [One Night Records]

08 - Steal Vybe Feat. Rich Medina - Spiritual Life (Quentin Harris Vocal Remix) [Spacekat]

09 - Richard Earnshaw - Feel Love (Decade Mix) [Duff Note]

10 - Li'Sha Project - Feel (Miguel Migs Salted Dub Deluxe) [Salted Music]

11 - Reggie Watts - So Beautiful (Harley & Muslce Deep Mix) [Sound Consortium]

12 - The Rurals - Slow Breathing [Peng]

13 - Steal Vybe - Sueno [Steal Vybe]

14 - Stephanie Cooke - Everything (Orienta-Rhythm Club Mix) [King Street]
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Guest Review (Gavin Moruda)

	Break n' Bossa More Funk Into It Schema

The latest instalment in Schema's prolific Break n' Bossa series is Chapter Seven: More Funk Into It. Primarily a CD only release, the wax sampler provides just two tracks featured on its shiny silver sister. Although this 12" only touches the surface of the full release, its content is exclusive and is an estimable release in its own right.
The 12" is reassuringly loud pressing, with the muted drum kick of Koom.h's Mr. Cool opening proceedings. Softly nodding under dinner party chatter, crystal piano keys and Salvo Dub's deep bass line, the groove soon drops into a contagious mid-tempo pulse that provides the hearty foundation for Giogio Rizzo's soothing percussion and Marco Martino's atmospheric keys.
On the flip, 7 Samurai turn out a splendid rework of No Problems, an original recording by The Dining Rooms, a production duo hailing from Milan, Italy. Stephano Guittoni, a successful disc jockey, and Cesare Malfatti, a musician emerging from Italy's punk scene, became one in 1998 to delve into the musical realms of hip-hop, funk, jazz and blues. After a full debut album and several exciting side-projects, the pair expanded their group, incorporating a full, five-piece band and recruiting Maria Arena to perform dazzling visuals at their gigs. No Problems steps away from the 4/4 groove of Mr. Cool and brings to the table an elegant swing-jazz swagger, strengthened by hip-shaking percussion and Jonas Hermes' cushioned double-bass.
More Funk Into It is an excursion into contemporary jazz, swing and house music, essential listening for all who love their vibes ebullient and eclectic.

Reviewed by Gavin Moruda

www.soulfulvibes.co.uk

Pérolas / Not to be missed

	Jeremias Santiago 3 Elements Of Life Part 3 Waako

Depois do recente "The Feelin EP", por mim considerado desde logo um dos discos do ano, a fasquia ficou muito, muito alta para Jeremias Santiago. Por conseguinte, aguardava ansiosamente um novo disco deste norte-americano. Em “3 Elements Of Life Part 3”, Jerry corresponde perfeitamente às expectativas e delicia-nos uma vez mais com a sua música. Oiçam, principalmente, os temas “A Step Higher” e “The Next Step” e digam se estou a exagerar… Indispensável.

Sample 1 (A Step Higher) / Sample 2 (The Next Step) / Sample 3 (Clymaxx)

	Joe Claussell Simple (Frequent C-11 )

É incrível a qualidade que Joe Claussell impõe nos seus discos, seja em que vertente for. Neste tema deparamos logo com um baixo poderosíssimo, qual convite à dança! Já com toda a gente a dançar, vem o mimo sob a forma de flauta e teclas. Mais um…

Sample 1 "Simple" (Simplimental)

DeeperSoul Interview

	Kenny Carvajal .Interview (Part II) .....DeeperSoul

PART II

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Wich producing equipment are you using?

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I use both software and hardware stuff. I mix on a Mackie 32:8 console, Nord Lead, MPC2000, JV1080, other rack stuff like effects, EQs and compressors. As for software, I use Cubase SX 2.0, MinimoogV, Lounge Lizard, EVP78, B4, Novation V-Station and BassStation VSTi, BlueTubes Bundle, Waves Plugins, you name it. Lately I use the EVP78 more than the Lounge Lizard for some reason.
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What is your own favourite track, the one that you are most proud of?

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They're all my favorite at the time. I say that because after hearing them so many times as I work on them, I get really sick of them and end up wanting to just half-ass it. I'm sure I'm not alone in this one.
But out of all, I'd say "My words" because nobody wanted it at first. I shopped it to a ton of labels but all either never responded or simply turned it down. I was getting ready to put it out myself until I got the call from Mark Mendoza and Carl Dupree from Phuture Sole, which was a wonderful surprise. To date that project has been licensed 5 times.
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If you have the opportunity, with who would you like to work with?

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I would love to work with so many. Down to one, probably Raul Midon. The guy is a phenominal singer and musician.
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What records are you currently spinning every time you play?

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"Father" F. Feliciano mix is always in my bag, "Listen for it" by M. Enochson, Franck Roger's stuff, Mr.V's "Un dia bonito", Abicah Soul's "Diablo" & "just a call away", Duron Tarik's stuff, and anything by Louie Vega.
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What can we expect to hear more from you in a near future?

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I have a few things coming out. One is a remix for Smooth Agent, called "Sea of Love", a remix of Dwayne Morgan's "Everything" that I did for one to watch out for label Camio out of the UK. Currently working with a very talented singer Lafayete on a new project, as well as a couple of instrumentals which might end up being vocals, we'll see...
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I've been bad but I try to update my site, www.kennycarvajal.info, with upcoming music and mixes, so pls. visit and don't hesitate to send me an e-mail to say hi.

Summer, here we go (part 3)

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Summer afternoon

	Vários Summer Sizzler Volume 1 Smooth Agent Sample 1 / Sample 2

Este é um disco bastante equilibrado, apesar de todos os temas serem de diferentes artistas. Destaco “Sali” de Pico de Gallo (Sean Smith, patrão da Smooth Agent, e Cesar Ramirez) e “Summertime” de Byrd Outback (Darren Brandon).

	Vários Vinyl Selection Part One Mettle Music Sample 1 / Sample 2

O quinto disco da Mettle Music contém 4 temas com sabor a verão (perfeitos para um final de tarde). Destaco a remistura de Nic Conef e Mark Wadsworth para o tema “Salsa del Rios” de Rio Orchestra (sample 1) e o "Coconut Lounge" do canadiano Shawn Ward (sample2).

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Summer night

	Raw Artistic Soul What about love (original+SUMO rmx) GoGo Sample 1 / Sample 2 / Sample 3

O tema “What about love” (sample1) está incluído no recente álbum de Phil Kullman (Raw Artistic Soul) e conta com a voz de Mirta J. Wambrug. As orelhudas remisturas de SUMO (sample 2 e 3) atingem altas temperaturas… viva o verão!

	The Sunburst Band He Is/Fly Away (Joey Negro+Audiowhores rmx) Z Sample 1 / Sample 2 / Sample 3

Por falar em orelhudas, saíram as remisturas de “He is” e “Fly Away” por Joey Negro e Audiowhores, respectivamente. Joey Negro traz o som funky a que nos habituou e que convive alegremente com spoken word juvenil de “He is” (sample 1). Por seu lado, os Audiowhores dão o seu característico toque a “Fly Away” (sample 2 e 3), um sucesso nas pistas de dança.

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Summer, here we go!

Guest Review (Franco Martinelli)

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Feet - "Nightlife" (Farplane)

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Out soon on Farplane, this fantastic fresh house tune receives the Rasmus Faber remix treatment too. Feet's new record combines house music with jazzy and latin elements for a fantastic result. The "Ultimate remix" is a sophisticated souful house track, with great vocal line, infected by jazzy and swinging atmospheres. The "Rasmus Faber remix" is more groovy, he adds some latin elements, percussive grooves and a fantastic bassline. The record is closed by "Bailar" a bonus track that combines once again latin and jazzy elements with kickin house grooves, and it's sung in portuguese. Summer's here.

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Mia Taylor & Ralf Gum - "Ordinary girl" (ProgCity Deep)

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ProgCity Deep is going to release another quality record, provided this time by Ralf Gum, that teamed up with vocalist Mia Taylor for this funky/soulful gem. The "Vocal mix" is a strong version with live instrumentation, solid groove and funky bassline to support the Mia's voice. The "Dub mix"goes a little deeper, with great breakdowns and less vocals. On the B side, the "Joyce & Paxon's dub" goes soulful, while the "Karol XVII remix" is a more pumpin' and groovin' affair. Love it.

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Reviewed by Franco Martinelli (www.housepage.net)

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Sample 1 - Ordinary Girl (vocal mix)

Sample 2 - Ordinary Girl (dub mix)

Sample 3 - Ordinary Girl (Joyce Paxon's Love For The Other People dub)

Sample 4 - Ordinary Girl (Karol XVII remix)

Relight

	Ananda Project Relight EP 3 Nite Grooves

Em “Relight”, disco duplo lançado no início deste ano, encontra-se a revisão dos temas de “Morning Light” (aclamado álbum de 2003), quer pelo próprio Chris Brann quer por convidados (Eric Kupper, Kyoto Jazz Massive e DJ Spinna, entre outros), e ainda alguns temas novos. Este EP é o terceiro retirado de “Relight”, contendo “Tangerine (Relight Kool Breeze mix)”, “Can You Find The Heart (Relight mix)” e “Fantasy Suite”, deliciosos temas soulful.
Destaco o “Fantasy Suite”, com Ed Wright na guitarra, Darryl Freeman no baixo e Julius Speed no Rhodes, um dos tais temas novos. Imaginem-se numa praia, final de tarde… Como alguém disse, “smooth House has never sounded so good”.

Sample 1 "Tangerine" (Relight Kool Breeze mix)
Sample 2 "Can You Find The Heart" (Relight mix)
Sample 3 "Fantasy Suite"

Guest Review (Jon Freer)

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Rhythmic Deep Presents Interpretations: Dream On (Rhythmic Deep)
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London based, but Detroit gazing in terms of output, here June Lopez's starry-eyed "Dream On" gets re-rubbed by John Beltran and the Napi Hedz, a trio consisting of Reggie Dokes, Piranhahead and Craig Huckaby. Beltran's revision is a stirring teched-up outing, with manic synths, rattling chords and nervous drums. The 'Jazz Journey' from the Napi Hez is an equally inspiring vision, where somber drums and motherly keys make a bed for abstract vocal touches and downcast strings to lie in.
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Aaron Jerome – Man Troubles (Wah Wah 45s)
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Not a musical narrative concerning a certain type of dysfunction, "Man Troubles" is a respectful tribute to the music of Mark 'Troubleman' Pritchard, a global communicating broken beat master and former Jedi Knight, until his musical partner lost it and left the planet for another universe. "Man Troubles" combines computerised synths, focused keys and tight drums in a way that shows admiration for Pritchard's music, but thankfully isn't just a carbon copy of a Troubleman record. "Jelabi" watches synths come out of the darkness, where they're joined by creepy keys, meek guitars and a messy bass.

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Reviewed by Jon Freer

www.mosoul.co.uk

DeeperSoul Interview

	Kenny Carvajal .... .Interview ....DeeperSoul

Kenny Carvajal is a talent producer/remixer and dj. In near past, Kenny has delivered some master productions in labels like Crash, Iwanai, Smooth Agent, Camio and Phuture Sole, which made him one of the most loved names by the soulful house enthusiastics.

PART I

Could you tell us how you got into Djing / Producing and about your early career?

I started DJing about 10 or 12 years ago when I got a free house record from a record store, which was a Frankie Knuckles record. I've been hooked ever since. I then asked around where I could get more music like that and the guy at the record store pointed out some flyers to loft and rave parties. I bought my first pair of turntables soon after, followed by drum machines and synths a few years after that.

What’s your music background?

I liked Rock and New wave alot when I was younger because that's all my brother played around the house. He was a guitar player in a band and needed someone to jam with while at home so he taught me how to play bass. From there I learned guitar, drums, then percussion. This was when I was around 9 or 10 years old. I've been into instruments ever since.
Now I play keys. I played keys on all of my music unless otherwise noted on the credits.
As for incfluences, I really love the music of Masters at work, Frankie Feliciano, Blaze, Spinna, Osunlade, Markus Enochson...

You are from Chicago, the birthplace of house music. Much respectable artists come from there and lots of others are emerging in the scene. Do you think Chicago is a “magic” place to the house producers?

There are a lot of talented people here in Chicago from DJs, to artists, producers, etc. But I wouldn't consider it a "Magic" place, simply because the scene has grown so much that there're wonderful music coming from all over. But yeah, I'm friends with a few producers here and we do help each other in one way or another. I wish I had that luxury starting out since I had no idea what to do. I actually still don't.

Nowadays, we see Electro and 80’s sound influencing many House productions. Do you think that, in order to move on in house music, producers have to always look back?

I really don't know the answer to that to be honest. My thing is good music is good music. I just hope to be a part of it for a very long time.

The numbers of files illegally shared on the Internet don’t stop to grow. As a producer, how is this affecting you? And as a DJ?What could be the solution?

Yes, it does affect the producers, the record labels, the stores etc. It used to be that the producers are the only ones playing the music before it comes out, which builds the anticipation for the consumer who are then eager to get one of the first copies. Now what happens is that the build-up goes away too quickly since everone's playing the new music way before it's released, drowning people with the newest and the hottest.
Unfortunately, the only way to stop it is to not give it out. But that's just not possible. Me personally, I'm guilty of wanting the newest. But I have no problems asking for it from the producers themselves, if it's not given to me beforehand. Of course I return the favor if I'm lucky enough that I get asked for my music.

PART II

Wich producing equipment are you using?

I use both software and hardware stuff. I mix on a Mackie 32:8 console, Nord Lead, MPC2000, JV1080, other rack stuff like effects, EQs and compressors. As for software, I use Cubase SX 2.0, MinimoogV, Lounge Lizard, EVP78, B4, Novation V-Station and BassStation VSTi, BlueTubes Bundle, Waves Plugins, you name it. Lately I use the EVP78 more than the Lounge Lizard for some reason.

What is your own favourite track, the one that you are most proud of?

They're all my favorite at the time. I say that because after hearing them so many times as I work on them, I get really sick of them and end up wanting to just half-ass it. I'm sure I'm not alone in this one. But out of all, I'd say "My words" because nobody wanted it at first. I shopped it to a ton of labels but all either never responded or simply turned it down. I was getting ready to put it out myself until I got the call from Mark Mendoza and Carl Dupree from Phuture Sole, which was a wonderful surprise. To date that project has been licensed 5 times.

If you have the opportunity, with who would you like to work with?

I would love to work with so many. Down to one, probably Raul Midon. The guy is a phenominal singer and musician.

What records are you currently spinning every time you play?

"Father" F. Feliciano mix is always in my bag, "Listen for it" by M. Enochson, Franck Roger's stuff, Mr.V's "Un dia bonito", Abicah Soul's "Diablo" & "just a call away", Duron Tarik's stuff, and anything by Louie Vega.

What can we expect to hear more from you in a near future?

I have a few things coming out. One is a remix for Smooth Agent, called "Sea of Love", a remix of Dwayne Morgan's "Everything" that I did for one to watch out for label Camio out of the UK. Currently working with a very talented singer Lafayete on a new project, as well as a couple of instrumentals which might end up being vocals, we'll see... . I've been bad but I try to update my site, www.kennycarvajal.info, with upcoming music and mixes, so pls. visit and don't hesitate to send me an e-mail to say hi.

O espírito da flauta

	Juan Hoerni & Keith Jones Afrique Cha Cha rec.

“Afrique”, tema de Juan Hoerni (fundador da Cha Cha rec.) encontra-se, desde há algumas semanas, nas playlists de alguns djs mas só agora a tão preciosa rodela está disponível para todos. São 3 as versões lá incluídas: “original mix” (com uma flauta absolutamente encantadora), “DJ Spinna remix” (com irresistíveis synths a acompanhar a flauta) e “Jordan Strong remix” (baseada em teclas jazzy). Um disco notável…

Sample 1 (original mix) / Sample 2 (DJ Spinna remix) / Sample 3 (Jordan Strong remix)

	Calm presents K.F. Shining of life LifeLine rec.

Do Japão tem-nos chegado, nos últimos anos, algumas pérolas, de que este "Shining of life" de Kiyotaka Fukagawa (santinho!) é um óptimo exemplo. O tema está disponível em duas versões, “New mix” e “Calm remix – flutemental”, ambas excelentes. A primeira é caracterizada por uma linha de piano fantástica a acompanhar a voz, enquanto que a segunda, tal como o nome deixa adivinhar, é dominada por uma flauta.

Sample 1 (New mix) / Sample 2 (Calm remix - flutemental)

Guest Review (Herb Martin)

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Jihad Muhammad - The Dawn (Camio Records)

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New Jersey Veteran DJ/Producer Jihad Muhammad has done it again! "The Dawn" is a beautiful piece with exceptional keyboard work done by Vincent Jeffries. Because of the excellent production work which includes a funky bassline and solid percussions, this track can be used as a riding tool, but as whole this piece is definitely strong enough to stand on it's own. Released on Camio Records (UK) June 2005 with mixes by Kenny Carvajal, Groove Assassin and, of course the producer of this piece, Jihad Muhammad. Don't sleep on this, I highly reccomend this track...

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reviewed by Herb Martin, NYC/USA

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Sample 1 (Jihad's original flava)

Sample 2 (Kenny Carvajal Glide remix)

Sample 3 (NJ Project remix)

Pesos Pesados

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Miss Patty - "You ain't treating me right" (Sole Channel)
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Da editora de Alix Alvarez e Mr. V chega-nos "You ain't treating me right", com letra e voz de Miss Patty e produção de Mr. V. Na “Sole channel mix” as teclas e o baixo ficaram a cargo de Selan Lerner, enquanto que a “Soul Fusion vocal”, remix da responsabilidade de Jason B, contém teclas adicionais por Martino.
Trata-se do quinto disco da Sole Channel, editora de que “chegou, viu e venceu”.

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Sample 1 (Mr V Sole channel mix)

Sample 2 (Jason B's Soul Fusion vocal)

	Sterling Ensemble feat Sara Devine Life Ain't What it Seems Vega Records

O novo disco da Vega Records, produzido por Albert "Sterling" Menendez e remisturado por Louie Vega, traz-nos de volta a voz “special” de Sara Devine...

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Sample 1 / Sample 2

DJ KWE from Canada

	The Jewels .......of ...DJ KWE

Kaskade - "Everything (Kaskade Big Room mix)" [OM Records]

Well if you've ever looked for an inspirational house track then you would definitely have this production in your possession...as sexy as the vocals may be it's really the words that catch my attention...with the guitar effect in the background you realize that it's the waves of all different sounds that gives it energy...I have always praised Kaskade in all his productions because he keeps the soul and energy, deep and alive...I can't thank him enough for putting his heart into his music...

This is definitely the "Big Room" mix and would bring a beautiful crowd front and centre, where all the love is on the dance floor...I can vouch for the inspirational aspect of the message as I can't wait to play this for my soulful and inspired fans...and when I mix this track you can't help but want to play the entire song out...it's just better that way...

Kaskade - "Everything (original extended mix)" [OM Records]

Funny enough when I first heard the opening I felt like it had that retro feel of Depeche Mode-ness...definitely caters to the deeper folks who appreciate a softer approach to Collette's sultry voice...I'd definitely throw this down at a party of darker yummy choices...more underground tone and feel that would inspire me to throw this down over some bumpin bassline...it is a transition vocal track that helps build the ultimate crescendo...this is a must have to complete the variety remix's...

Sample 1 (Kaskade's Big Room mix)

Sample 2 (original extended mix)

Guest Review (Franco Martinelli)

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Abstract Latin Lounge IV" LP (Nite Grooves)

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The new "Abstract Latin Lounge" album is the forth episode in the Nite Grooves fantastic compilation series. A truly exquisite collection of latin and jazzy house tracks featuring the talent of some of the most respected names of the genere. There are two tracks from new talent Malena in the selection, "Olvidarte(te amo)" and "No me digas nada", and two tracks even for Kiko Navarro "Xel-ha" and "Shining", a beautiful re-make of the classic "One of these nights" (Eagles) performed by Julius Papp, and tracks from Stephanie Cooke "Rain", Studio Apartment feat. Monique "Flight", Harry Romero "Mongobonix", just to name a few. Quality music!

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Reviewed by Franco Martinelli (www.housepage.net)

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Sample 1 (Julius Papp - "One Of These Nights")

Sample 2 (John Beltran - "Kissed By The Sun")

Sample 3 (Malena - "No Me Digas Nada")

Sample 4 (Kiko Navarro feat Isis 'Apache' Montero - "Shining" (Latin Jazz reprise)

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Fuzion Records

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A Fuzion Records acabou de lançar o seu segundo disco: "I'm so glad" - Fuzion feat. Chris Herbert. Produzido por George Mena e Franke Estevez e com letras/voz de Chris Herbert, este tema está ao nível do melhor deep/soulful que podemos ouvir. Atenção também às remixes de Moise "Big Moses" Laporte (edição prevista para Agosto) , principalmente pelos charmosos synths.

Fuzion é, sem dúvida, um nome a fixar.

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Sample 1 (main vocal mix)

Sample 2 ( instrumental)

Sample 3 (Fuzion funk vocal mix)

Guest Review (Colin Sales)

	Oreja Vazilando Defected

Defected are on fire at the moment, with some quality releases already under their belt this year, this one just pushes the temperature up another 100 degrees! The original is a very africanism style track with wicked bass, beats & percussion. There are more mixes, Cevin Fisher does his thing with his Booty Remix deep pounding beats perhaps a little more tribal than the original. But the creme de la creme of this package comes from man of the moment, Rasmus Faber - with a club and dub mixes - these are the ones to go for, the club mix being pick of the bunch for me. Starts off nice and simple with the beats and the vocals and build up into a beautiful piece of house, super hot keys and bass - possibly Faber's best work yet - what you expect from the man and a whole lot more. This will be massive in Ibiza, make sure it is here too!

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Reviewed by Colin Sales

www.colinsales.com

Camio Records

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Depois de “The Dawn” de Jihad Muhammad (disponível em vinil desde o início do corrente mês), a Camio Records apresenta o seu 2º disco: Dwayne Morgan – “Everything” (Kenny Carvajal remixes). Os mp3 já estão disponíveis, tendo os indefectíveis do vinil que esperar pelo dia 28 de Julho (nada que não se aguente!).

Guest Review (Jon Freer)

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Jon Cutler & Michael Watford – Watcha Gonna Do? (MN2S)
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This straight-talking vocal outing from Cutler and Watford is God-fearing House of the tallest order. Watford's uplifting vocals stride forward on a magic carpet made of pressing synths, romantic keys and tingling strings. The 'Kings Of Soul Mix' is a more ostentatious interpretation, where flawless piano keys hold the listener's attention, whilst the 'Reel Soul Mix' sees the bass purr under the watchful ear of some beautiful keys.

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Fanatix feat. Kele Le Roc – Lesson Learned (Osiris Music)
Release Date: 25th July 2005
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Ms. Le Roc gives the 'soul'ful House crew a real song in the form of this number, which suggests that recovering from a painful situation can only make you stronger. Jumping beats, silky keys and velvety guitars back Kele's aggrieved words on the vocal version. A grimy bass, slammed beats and outer-planetary synths meet on the Dub.

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Jon Freer

www.mosoul.co.uk

Let's Be Young

	Quentin Harris Let's Be Young Unrestricted Access

“Let’s be Young” foi incluído por Quentin Harris na compilação Southport Weekender vol. 3. Face à calorosa recepção, a edição em vinil deste tema tornou-se obrigatória. Considerado por muitos um épico, “Let’s be Young” tem vigorosos strings que são já a imagem de marca deste produtor.

Sample

Aguarda-se com grande expectativa a edição do triplo vinil “Southport Weekender vol. 3”, compilado por Dimitri from Paris, Jazzie B e Quentin Harris. Dos 45 temas da edição 3xCD (mixados, pois), quais serão os incluídos no triplo vinil?

"Respect Da Music" - DJ OJI in the mix

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DJ Oji é um dj/produtor norte-americano, co-responsável pela Poji Records. O seu talento é respeitado um pouco por todo o mundo, sendo bem conhecido o seu gosto pelo Soulful e Jazzy House.
Em “Respect Da Music”, mix disponível na Meca virtual do deep house (deephousepage.com), DJ Oji presenteia-nos com um conjunto de temas de enorme qualidade. Começa com “We are Lonely”, magnífico tema soulful de Studio Apartment que, segundo me parece, apenas está disponível vindo do Japão, passa pelos belos e veraneantes “Men on Fire” e “Carib’s Leap” de Enigma Puzzle Project e Ian Friday, respectivamente, até que chega ao seu grande “Esteban”, tema já comentado neste blog.

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Studio Apt. feat Terrance - We are lonely
Jozana /Cei Bei - I told you so

Kenny Carvajal feat. Swaylo - You remind me [sample here]

Allen Hoist - With love pt 2

Carolyn Victorian - Everything u want

Mr. V - Jus Dance (Alix Alvarez Dub) [sample here]

Jill Scott - Not Like Crazy (Quentin Harris remix) [sample here]

Enigma Puzzle Project – Men on Fire

Ian Friday - Carib's Leap

Fela Kuti - Roforofo fight [sample here]

Thievery Corp. - Heart's a lonely hunter (LLV remix) [sample here]

E-man Acappella

DJ Oji & Esteban - Esteban [sample here]

Madrid De Los Austrias - Un Mensaje (DJ Spinna remix) [sample here]