Seb Skalski – My Soul Is Rising

Polish DJ and producer Seb Skalski aka DJ Seb started to DJ in 1997 after playing guitar, keyboards and drums from the times of his childhood and some songwriting. Being Red Bull Music Academy student in 2000, he hosts the radioshow, plays in funk band, spins reggae records, and also…

Summer Fondue Sessions #59

Welcome to 2009! End of year is traditionally the time for summing up all the stuff of ending year. And Summer Fondue Sessions is not an exception. In this issue you’ll find all the best tracks of 2008. I can’t name it as my personal Top 2008 Chart though: two…

Holidays classics from Bobby D’Ambrosio

Just in time for Christmas and holidays, house veteran from NY Bobby D’Ambrosio delivers a couple of beautiful releases from his own Osio Rec. remaking christmas classics in his trademark manner with loads of uplifting goodies and gospel vocals. “O Christmas Tree” featuring feat. Jamelle Jones and “Carol Of The…

Jonny Montana – One 4 Me

The man of smooth quality soulful cuts and melodic piano passages and Camio‘s head Jonny Montana teamed up with great US vocalist that needs no introduction Stephanie Cooke to bring another strong soulful vibe, “One 4 Me“. Having a number of good releases and his own label, Jonny is now…

Thomas Toccafondi – I’ve Changed

Started in 2007, DJ and producer from Paris, Thomas Toccafondi is another newcomer with a few releases for Soulheat, Gordon & Cardell, Soundmen on Wax and Sofitone and remixes for on Unified, Open Bar, Tricircle and Feljai. Released on December 29th, his new “I’ve Changed” has no other than Spain’s…

DJ Soulmate @ Dzence Music

A special holiday present for my podcast subscribers is here – my new 2-hours mixset recorded for Dzence Music (local Russian initiative, radioshow and podcast of the same name). As usual, a musical trip from smooth chilled vibes (including good oldies from J.Axel, Shazz, Blue Six, Late Night Alumni) to…

Defected giveaway – win a tour!

Celebrating upcoming 10 Years, Defected is gonna hold a huge party in Ministry of Sound on January 24th with massive line-up of artist including Copyright, Shapeshifters, Bob Sinclair, Junior Jack & Kid Creme, ATFC, Marc Evans, Imaani etc. Defected’s website hosts a feedback form with complicated but affordable questionnaire that…

Fanatix – Fly

Fanatix is London based duo of Aaron Ross and Neil Pierce. Being residents of great UK soulful party Soul Heaven and producing together since 2003, they are also A&R managers of Soul Heaven Records and Defected. Their debut album “This Things of Ours” was out in May this year on…

Elements of Life – This Christmas

Ho-ho-ho! Merry X-mas all! Instant classic! With father Kenny Bobien and Cindy Mizelle on the vocals, with Sara Devine and Anane on back vocals, with little Nico Vega on the child spoken word (in Ladies Mix), Luisito Quintero on congas, percussion and bells and other Elements of Life members of…

Joi – How Beautiful EP

Joi is a producer, singer, composer and arranger from Japan. Being multitalented instrumentalist and owner of beautiful sensual falsetto voice, he was noticed by Joe Claussell in 2000 after releasing debute “Love Is Spiritual” on Japan’s Common Ground. Soon remixed by Claussell, the track Cravin’ was released as a single…