As we mentioned Funk La Planet recently, I’d like to notice its another release dated July 17th – “Summertime” which is great summertime bang from label’s camp with the saturated vocal of Toni Smith. Includes two versions from DJ Fudge: funky luscious mix and more clubbish dub. read more »

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 »

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 »

London’s Sonny J Mason did an appearing at Miguel Mig’s Salted Music on June 16th with “Life Is The Music“, being originally midtempo soul cut with R&B flavour. In addition, four Mig’s mixes are available. Like expected, some techy stuff with a bouncing basslines, with even breakbeat groove in one of the mixes. read more »