Summer Fondue

UK duo Matthew Early and David Doyle aka Mystery (remember February’s “Turn Around“?) now shows up as Roasted Soul to bring another wicked soulful gem “Now Or Never” on their own Coffee n Cream (released today, on July 28th). Featuring vocals of Hollie O’Brien, the package includes gorgeous Original and Reprise mix (that you surely heard in my recent radioshows) and a variety of mixes: Read the rest of this entry »

Chosen by Billboard Magazine as one of the “2008 Faces to Watch”, Anane was born in Cape Verde, on the Western coast of Africa and soaked up the culture of African, Portuguese, Mediterranean, and Latin American customs and traditions. Anane’s vocal talents were raised from family’s traditions of gathering and playing music and singing together. Moved to Ney York with music in the head, she met Louie Vega who was so impressed to include her into Elements Of Life collective. Read the rest of this entry »

Atlanta-based Chris Brann, the multitalented producer, composer and remixer, a man behind various guises, exploring avant jazz, drum & bass, deep house, ambient and beyond, is also well known as Ananda Project. His third full-length album, 2007’s “Fire Flower” (on NiteGrooves) has its remix companion “Night Blossom” that features loads of different remixes. Read the rest of this entry »

Have been presented at WMC this year, “Come Out” is finally… out on Muted Trax. :) Muted Trax is New York based label run by Mike Dominico and Shawn Christopher. Mike is natural born New Yorker, played in many venues, and been involved in producing for Jennifer Lopez’s “Let’s Get Loud”, Michael Jackson’s “Butterflies” etc. Shawn is djing around the world covering all aspects of music industry in NY for many years. Together they’re teamed up under Watu Wote guise, grabbed Wendy Starland (also appears on Moby’s latest album) for a soulful latin flavored vocal and Read the rest of this entry »

Get some fresh with this week’s Summer Fondue! Previous two were recorded a month ago, before my vacation, and now I’m back with more fresh tunes with a bit of club sounds in the end, and legendary “Dr. Love” as a closing track. Enjoy it now! Read the rest of this entry »

French house diva Hanna Hais hooked up with brazilian main man DJ Meme and dropped a great 1970’s cover version of “I Love America“. This single was recorded in Rio, with 14 piece orchestra including 8 strings and 5 horns sections. We know Meme is good at live strings that are being his trademark and highlights his every work. Read the rest of this entry »