Louie Vega, Leroy Burgess, Patrick Adams Collaborate for Barely Breaking Even
The Unviersal Robot Band's classic "Barely Breaking Even" finds new life in the hands of Louie Vega for BBE Music's 500th release.
Rasmus Faber – A 5 Mag Mix 82
We praise Rasmus Faber on his new album "Two Left Feet" and he blesses us with a new 5 Mag Mix.
Ralf Gum Releases PROGRESSION Sampler on Vinyl
Four tracks from Ralf Gum's latest album Progressions have showed up on vinyl. Why don't more soulful house labels follow suit?
#ListenUp NDATL Rallies an All-Star Line-up for Who Do You Love?
Ricky Corey, Chez Damier, Kayenne, Josh Milan and of course Kai Alce make this funk cover one of the soulful house jams of the year.
For Me: The Beautiful World of Dawn Tallman
People say that music saved their life. Music saved Dawn Tallman, and her music has saved so many more. The Queen of Gospel Energy talks to 5 Mag about her songs of love, inspiration and survival.
#ListenUp Recloose Remixes a Lady Alma & Mark de Clive-Lowe Classic
Recloose's remix of Keep It Moving shines on the new LP, Twilight, dropping June 28.
Nina Simone: the Francois K & Tony Humphries Remixes
Some reissued tracks from the "dead wax era" of the mid-2000s showcase songs from the brilliant Nina Simone in the loving hands of two legendary house music remixers.
Detroit Strong: Bad Ass Tracks from Jon Dixon on WANT IT
Jon Dixon didn't come from nowhere but he's about to be everywhere. Featuring Amp Fiddler and Dames Brown, Waajeed on the remix.
#ListenUp Mark de Clive-Lowe Remixes Coltrane & Whitney Houston on LOVE
Love is still the message: Listen to new remixes of Love Will Save The Day and A Love Supreme out this month from GAMM.
T. Williams Remixes Javeon’s “Nobody”
Soulful house with a crack of thunder: T. Williams remixes "Nobody" from Bristol vocalist Javeon.
Lost John Morales Remixes of Marvin Gaye’s FUNK ME
Disco master John Morales' previously unreleased remixes surface on a DJ Spinna mix some 15 years after they were made and for what would have been the 85th birthday of Marvin Gaye.
#ListenUp HOOKED on Alex Agore
Listen to HOOKED, Alex Agore's latest record with a sound balanced and carefully tempered between energetic dancefloor-friendly chords and deep soulful vibes.
#ListenUp – Saine & Smith Play Some Dirty Games
Strike a match, light the wick and listen to this thing groove into a soulphonic frenzy stoked by a choice sample from Vincent Montana Jr's orchestra of disco wonders.
#ListenUp Terry Hunter Remixes CLAUDETTE from Ralf Gum & Monique Bingham
The Terry Hunter Remixes dropped and more from Jimpster and Ralf Gum are to follow the protest song CLAUDETTE which pays tribute to African American civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin.
Timmy Regisford & Joe Claussell Take On Donny Hathaway
These unofficial edits of "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" are without peer.
Kelly G. – Chicago Stories
Czarina Mirani meets up with old friend and creative dynamo Kelly G, who's mounted an incredible comeback to the top of the charts.
#ListenUp Ralf GUM’s Ready For Love with Tony Momrelle
Ralf GUM's new LP PROGRESSIONS has landed. "Ready For Love" with UK solo artist and the voice of Incognito Tony Momrelle is our choice cut.
Mark de Clive-Lowe Revisits Leaving This Planet
Mark de Clive-Lowe's b-sides and one-offs are better than most artists' touchstone releases.
#ListenUp Peng Marks Their 20 Year Anniversary
Peng celebrates 20 years (and they've been 20 of the HARDEST) with a free 14 track compilation from Andy Compton and friends.
Apple Jazz ft Slaga & Idelan: Amadlozi
Apple Jazz, Slaga & Idelan's track on Deeper Shades Recordings veers pretty damn close to Afro House perfection.
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thatmanmonkz – A 5 Mag Mix 88
Scott Moncrieff aka thatmanmonkz takes control of this week's 5 Mag Mix.
