I’d like to recommend my readers another great radioshow I’ve recently open for myself. “Casamena Radio Hour” is a weekly trip to Global Soul: deep, soulful, afro, tribal grooves, rare cuts, everything from house to even soul to salsa. Good selection of good music.

Casamena (aka Carlos Mena) is the man behind Ocha Records and fellow man of Osunlade (Yoruba Rec.), he’s a DJ, producer, MC and a long-time music industry pro. read more »

New Jersey’s Bryan Shank Thompson and Paul Scott aka Brothers Of Peace or just simply B.O.P put together a compilation of their best remixes and got it released on Jellybean Soul recently. Having met in the early 90’s, both were DJing and loving music. “Brothers Of Peace: The Definitive Collection” contains 10 tracks from true house legends such as Darryl D’Bonneau, Kenny Bobien, Pulse, Dawn Tallman and more. Soulful with some classic house feelings, US styla… read more »

Another deep spiritual journey dropped on June 3rd from Ocha Records, which is a joint venture of maestro Osunlade [Yoruba Records] and Carlos Mena (aka Casamena). Ocha was launched in 2006 and aims to hip-hop, soul, house, jazz, funk stuff. Being numbered 4 on Ocha Rec., “Like Rain” by Tamara Wellons is also the second single from her upcoming album. read more »

One of my favorite US production duo, George Mena & Franke Estevez aka Fuzion delivered “Deeper” package on their own Fuzion Recordings on June 3rd. Taken from their “Lose Control” album, this single contains original version featuring vocals of NYC’s Angel Rose, a pack of Fuzion remixes, screwed up a bit to fit a dancefloor, and a wicked mash-up with their “Sax in The City” instrumental from the same “Lose Control”. read more »

Rainbow Music Agency from France, responsible for many local clubbing events, turned into music publishing and launched RMA Records. Already announced artists include Soulchild, Franky Boissy, Chris Samba, Carlos Campos, Pablo Martinez, Spiritual Blessings etc. Their second release was out on June 3rd – “Hopelessly” by Soul Child. read more »