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...
Andre Harris: 10 Things Not to Say to a DJ
Chicago's Andre Harris is at it again with a new track that finally voices the questions and remarks that DJs get from some self-centered patrons. I must say that the things mentioned by Mr....
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...
Azee Project: Traveling in Africa (Abicah Soul Remix)
The original release of Traveling In Africa comes from one member of the Brazilian Soul Crew on the Taubate EP, which received heavy chart action from industry heavyweights like Louie Vega, Dr. Bob Jones...
Ashford & Simpson: The Warner Bros. Years
You can't go wrong with this double disc set. On Disc One you'll find most of their dance music classics, including hard to find original 12" mixes of "Don't Cost You Nothing," "Found A...
Andre Harris: Sunset EP
What can I say? Spoken Word meets Deep House! You can enjoy this one on the dancefloor as well as in your iPod. Andre Harris is a master when it comes to soulful House...
Chico Hamilton – “Mysterious Maiden”
Hopefully, somewhere before, in the middle, or after DJs bang us out with the latest sample/filter music-stuff, they will treat us to something musically that will fulfill our minds and emotions along with our...
Digital Delay: “My Love” (Starlet DJ remix)
Have you ever seen videos of European megaclubs with men with sharp hair and women with sharp breasts dancing like decapitated birds between laser beams and glo-sticks? This track is pretty much an epitome...
DJ Motion: “Extranatural Notions”
This three song release by DJ Motion features a pretty wide range of sounds. "Born in Summer" is a classic jack track - perfect for the lull between two crowd slayers, it's simple, direct...
Phlash and Friends ft. Shea Soul – Runnin / Exaltation (Archive Records)
This column is quickly becoming a Phil Asher lovefest, but the man simply releases so much must-have music that passing it up would be a tragedy of omission. "Runnin'" was featured on a mix...
Backseat Bingo – Formula
This is an awesome cut up by the Texas duo Backseat Bingo. The original mix is impossibly funky and perfect for that transcendental moment when people can't help but to throw their hands in...
Cesar Ramirez – Blue Light Special EP
The title track "Blue Light Special" is probably my favorite track of the trio: jazzy, happy, melodic. It puts you in the mind of a warm Spring night in the city - wherever you...
Atjazz ft Robert Owens: Love Someone
Right on the heels of the exciting "Twilight People", Robert Owens is back, delivering fresh vocals alongside sizzling techy production by Atjazz, and Slope! You might rock all three interpretations over the course of...
Phil Asher presents Phlash and Friends: Political 06 / Revolution = Solution
Archive Records from Italy has put out this stomping two track release from Phil Asher, one of the most multifaceted producers working today. Phil beats this one hard - these are brutal tracks sure...
DJ Man-X: “Miami Soul”
Considering I've seen that city's name in two tracks that have come across my desk in the last few days, it must be time for the Winter Music Conference again. "Miami Soul" is actually...
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Library of Congress adds Jamie Principle’s “Your Love” to National Recording Registry
The classic of classic Chicago house tracks was selected for preservation as one of "the defining sounds of history and culture." Here's how it was made.
