Blasthavers

Soulful House

Soulful House is a subgenre of House Music featuring deep and melodic vibes, sophisticated musicality, R&B elements and most often soulful vocals.

Robert Williams Music Box Memoirs

At every critical moment in early House Music history, Robert Williams was there. As the owner of the original Warehouse to the Music Box to the parties he continues to throw today, Robert Williams is an icon, a treasure of the Chicago House Music scene.
danism

Danism: Afterdark EP III

The duo of Dans return to Milk N 2 Sugars to bring you a three tracker of hypnotizing big room joints. Slightly atmospheric with its delayed effects, "The Jungle" leads the EP off with...
DJ Meme

DJ Meme Soulful House Mix

Archived 2008 Soulful House mix from Brazil's DJ Meme.

5 Magazine DJ Series presents Craig Loftis

Note: The 5 Magazine DJ Series was a monthly CD series released in a limited edition from March 2007 to November 2008. We featured mixes from legends such as Frankie Knuckles, Gene Hunt and...
maurice joshua

Maurice Joshua – 5 Magazine Cover Story

MAURICE JOSHUA IS A Chicago native that's been circling the limelighted House block since his pupil-dilating classic anthem, "This is Acid" in 1988. Hot Hands Hula's vocals on the track, "Once you hear it,...
E-Smoove

5 Magazine DJ Series presents E-Smoove

Note: The 5 Magazine DJ Series was a monthly CD series released in a limited edition from March 2007 to November 2008. We featured mixes from legends such as Frankie Knuckles, Gene Hunt and...
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Amera Light and Gadget Ninja: Bang Bang (BSC Remixes)

Not sure what to say about this. It sounds as if the title was sparked after watching a Kill Bill marathon. The beats produced by Brazilian Soul Crew are nice but "Bang Bang" doesn't...

Ultra Chic: Ultra Nate Reloaded

Any reporter could interview Ultra Naté every week - or every day - and walk away with a great story. The legendary dance music diva doesn't just have the personal charm and irresistible magnetism...
maurice joshua

Maurice Joshua Soulful House Mix

Archived 2008 mix from Grammy Award winning DJ, remixer and producer Maurice Joshua.

DJ Pap ft. Cei Bei: “It’s the Music”

This one took a long way around: from DJ Pap and Curt Harmon (aka Cei Bei) in Chicago to Dubai and back again. Cei Bei is an immensely talented vocalist, but the key here...

5 Magazine DJ Series presents Gene Hunt

Note: The 5 Magazine DJ Series was a monthly CD series released in a limited edition from March 2007 to November 2008. We featured mixes from legends such as Frankie Knuckles, Gene Hunt and...

Darryl D’Bonneau: “Miracles” (Jon Culter Remixes)

Darryl D'Bonneau's Miracles LP was released in March 2007 on Jellybean Soul, but Jon Cutler's remixes of the title track were worth the wait. Marlon D. was the producer of the LP, and his...

Deepbleu ft. Anika: “Monday to Sunday”

This track generated some heat at WMC, and Feelin Music appears to be putting a full-court press on to get this track on the world's dancefloors before summer is out. With a long time...

Black Coffee – “Turn Me On”/”Come To Me”

I received this track in Miami from Mr. Black Coffee himself. I already knew of Mr. Coffee through his hit "Even Though" on Real Tone, but what I didn't know is that this man...

Dennis Ferrer: “Change the World”

We're treated to a meaner side of Jihad Muhammand here - no jazzy stuff going on. Not that we don't appreciate it when he does it, but this one is a full-on nightclub banger!...

Diva Down Ent. ft. Su Su Bobien: “Praise Always”

Nice inspirational garage track remixed by Italian producer Ciappy DJ, featuring the ever-talented diva vocalist Su Su Bobien. A proper intro and outro make this remix ideal for mixing. Beautiful horns layer nicely throughout...

Converge: Converge EP

Deep House artists Converge (aka Stephen Brown and Ray Fenwick) have this five track EP to offer from the UK. The sound varies intensely from song to song. "Come On Over" is deep and...
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Danny Krivit: The 5 Magazine Interview

A BOY SURROUNDED by legendary rock stars, treating them as the neighborhood patron at his father's restaurant. A teen whose DJ career launched at the age of 14 after being handed a James Brown...
danism

Danism and Kathy Brown: “Light Up My Life”

I couldn't believe that Kathy Brown was covering a bubblegum ballad from Debbie ("Pat's Daughter") Boone... and thankfully, she isn't. This track features soaring vocals with a touch of disco (can anything Kathy Brown...

Master Kev: The 5 Magazine Interview

5 Magazine's 2008 profile of DJ and producer Master Kev.

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