Young NY/UK/South Africa label Asante Records run by Roots O’Batala (also the man behind wonderful Global Soul Radio) specializes in deep, soulful, jazz, experimental and spiritually enlightened house music and already delivered some great releases including Jihad Muhammad, Joi Cardwell and Yoshihisa H. Unfortunately releases are available on vinyl only. Anyhow the journey continues and we have two new goodies! read more »

First released by Animal House in June 2008, “Lion In A Cage” is now re-treated by no other than Distant Music’s Jon Cutler. Written by Alex Finkin and Reverend P, members of Animal House crew, track features the vocal of Jocelyn Mathieu (loving ‘em all since the time of “Fight For Love”). read more »

US DJ and producer, Grammy nominee, maestro Jay-J is back on his own Shifted Music with a collection of instrumentals named “October Moods“. Featuring ‘October Moods’ with a couple of mixes, and ‘Summer Moods’ this EP still sounds “sexy, soulful, dance floor driven” (as they claim all Jay’s production), though I’d rather highlight October Moods mixes that are driven by live trumpet and feels really live and “playable”. read more »

Originally released in January 2008 and being broken house beat bumpy affair, “He Will Be Right There” by H&H Soulsurvivors feat. Cazza is now back with wonderful rework by Camio Rec.’s own Jonny Montana. I’ve adored this guy many times, but he did it once again: smooth keys, sweat bass, fancy synths and general feelgood. read more »

Chicago’s house veteran Glenn Underground gives birth to Strictly Jaz Unit Muzic label with debut release “Adore You” featuring beautiful vox of South Africa’s Roxy (Roxanne Miles). Actually the Strictly Jaz Unit is a legendary Chicago House trio, consisting of its founder Glenn Underground, and also Boo Williams and Tim Harper. read more »