Bloompocket – All Around Us

A brand new personal imprint Bloompocket Jazz is launched with banging debut release “All Around Us“. Recorded with big funky-disco-orchestra: live horn section, live guitar and vocals from jazz and R&B veteran Daryl Darde, this track smells of George Benson and Earth, Wind & Fire. The man behind this tune…

Samberia – Volte

Siberian Kolonki Recordings continues its expansion and presents the new project Samberia (literally Samba + Siberia) of label owner Peter Shallmin together with of brazilian roots UK artist Pedro Martins. Pedro is known for his rich musical background as composer, singer, guitarist and percussionist and is recognized by Da Lata,…

Eugen Lisin – Out There

Eugen Lisin is producer, composer and arranger from Russia. He worked with N’Sync’ producer Yury Chernavsky, remixed incl. Danny Tenaglia, wrote the anthems for the XVII Women’s World Handball Championship 2005 and Miss Russian Radio contest, and got the number of productions. His lovely track “Don’t Feel So Lonely” (Drum…

Physics – Viva L’Amour

Deeplay Music operates from 2001 and aimed to release quality house music produced in Scandinavia. Among the artists are Physics, Dalminjo, Martinez, Jeff Bennett and others. Sweden duo Physics were the first artist on Deeplay back to 2001. On May 15th 2009, they returned with 34th release, “Viva L’Amour“.

Bobby D’Ambrosio – Here I Am

NY based 20-years-and-counting experienced Bobby D’Ambrosio delivered his album “Here I Am” in the end of April on his own Osio Rec. It’s the 15 tracks collection of his uplifting, previously unreleased, works featuring such good vocalists as Michelle Weeks, Alicia Hill, Lola Robinson, Lola Robinson, Kelli Sae and others.

FCKS – Magic

As seen on King Street Miami 2009 Sampler, “Magic” is now (on May 11th) out on King Street. Written by NYC-based Japanese production team Naotake Gunji and Go Kiryu aka FCKS, this beautiful and gentle track features the vocals of Manchild Black.

Susu Bobien – I Want To Thank You

Mena Keys and DJ Manny Donoso teamed up with super diva SuSu Bobien on this powerful rework of classic “I Want To Thank You” released on May 12th on Jellybean Soul. Massive vocals, tons of soulful house vibes and midtempo feel.

Fyza – Take Me Away

Classic UK soulful vibe came out on MN2S camp on May 11th with legendary Phil Asher as head of production team consisting of him, Zed Bias and the vocalist named Fyza. “Take Me Away” is a sweet laid back tune, and considering Phil’s merits it’s worth checking out. Variety of…

Summer Fondue Sessions #68

This week’s Summer Fondue is called DJ MEME Special. The two hours of Meme’s tracks and remixes and of course (why the heck do you think it is special?) the interview in the middle of the show that I was lucky to record on April 24th while his visit to…

Sade & Anita Baker on Restricted Access

Not that frequent guest to review here, but still one of the greatest underground house soulful machines, US label Restricted Access did it once again – dated April 27th (if we’re to believe Juno.co.uk) the new EP is out. This time Timmy Regisford & Adam Rios remixed another couple of…