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Sérgio Mendes + Ledisi x DJ Spinna = Soulful House Heaven

 

With the temperatures heating up outside, it's not as if we need anything else to make us sweat. But Sérgio Mendes and Ledisi clearly want our antiperspirants to work overtime with this DJ Spinna remix of their song "Waters of March." Brazilian superstar Mendes enlisted soul sanger Ledisi for the remake of the Antonio Carlos Jobim classic on his newly released album, Encanto. Led's album version is cool, but in Spinna's clutches, this song is taken to a funky higher level with more percussion, keys and synthesizers. It's great to hear Ledisi on another soulful house track after she lent her vocals to Miguel Migs and Petalpusher's "Breakin' It Down" a few years back. Just like that song, this is another tune perfect for dancing the long summer days away.

Sérgio Mendes feat. Ledisi: "Waters of March" (DJ Spinna Vocal Mix)

Butta  |  06/10/2008 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

DJ Aryes Blesses James Brown With a Little B-More Sweat

 

Not to be outdone by Kenny Dope, DJ Aryes flexes on this remix of "Give It Up Or Turn It Loose." It comes from a four-EP collection of James Brown remixes called Doin' James. But this right here is strictly for the deejays; it's all on vinyl, baby. There's something about James' classic, celebratory funk that totally lends itself to Baltimore House, a genre of music that, for the most part, requires a certain level of intoxication and zero inhibitions. The first part of the collection can be found here. More here. Thanks to The FADER for doing all the work for us. Totes appreciated!

DJ Aryes x James Brown: "Give It Up Or Turn It Loose"

nOvaMatic  |  06/04/2008 at 11:30 AM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

43 Tracks for $9.99 = Get Your Behind to iTunes Now!

 

Sure, a lot of the tracks on Defected in the House: Miami '08 (released 4/28) aren't brand new, but it's a bargain. It's currently available on iTunes for $9.99, which doesn't usually get you over 40 songs. That's over 4 hours of a range of House sounds, featuring Afterlife, Marlon D, Osunlade, Quentin Harris and Peven Everett.

This new annual compilation is mixed by three of the UK's most recognised mix masters. At the controls you will enjoy selections from the Defected head Simon Dunmore, The renowned radio presenter Aaron Ross and production genius that is ATFC giving us a wide slice of the sound you would encounter at the conference. Each mix taking you through the natural build up of the night beginning with a laid back deep house vibe finishing with a peak time, energetic club mix. .

Did I forget to mention it's only $9.99 for 43 tracks? Even if you thought half of them were wack, it's still a bargain.

nOvaMatic  |  05/23/2008 at 11:30 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

43 Tracks for $9.99 = Get Your Behind to iTunes Now!

 

Sure, a lot of the tracks on Defected in the House: Miami '08 (released 4/28) aren't brand new, but it's a bargain. It's currently available on iTunes for $9.99, which doesn't usually get you over 40 songs. That's over 4 hours of a range of House sounds, featuring Afterlife, Marlon D, Osunlade, Quentin Harris and Peven Everett.

This new annual compilation is mixed by three of the UK's most recognised mix masters. At the controls you will enjoy selections from the Defected head Simon Dunmore, The renowned radio presenter Aaron Ross and production genius that is ATFC giving us a wide slice of the sound you would encounter at the conference. Each mix taking you through the natural build up of the night beginning with a laid back deep house vibe finishing with a peak time, energetic club mix. .

Did I forget to mention it's only $9.99 for 43 tracks? Even if you thought half of them were wack, it's still a bargain.

nOvaMatic  |  05/23/2008 at 11:30 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Tortured Soul Shares Their 'Dream'

 

One of our favorite house acts, Tortured Soul, is back in the game. As further proof of this, they've been touring, and their In Transit EP was released last month. One of the tracks from the four song EP, "Your Dream Is My Dream" has been remixed by house DJ John Cutler and the result will definitely get you into the mood for dancing, prancing, and lovely summertime tropical drinks. Enjoy! 

ill Mami  |  05/21/2008 at 4:00 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Come Into Glenn Lewis' House

 

Guess who's back, y'all? That silky-voiced Canadian/West Indian chocolate drop Glenn Lewis has returned to the scene with a new soulful house song. YES! Stevie Wonder comparisons aside (and Lewis straight channels him once again), "Stay With Me" showcases Glenn at his best. Dude is sounding pretty damn incredible here. 

The track is produced and co-written by the Legendary Terry Hunter and is released on his T's Box label. It also features some work from DJ Jazzy Jeff on the keys, but it's Glenn's vocals that really shine. The original version of the song is good, but the Muzikman Edition Remix is pure dance floor hotness. Now if you'll excuse me, I can't type and soul clap at the same time.

Glenn Lewis: "Stay With Me" Muzikman Edition Remix

Butta  |  04/30/2008 at 4:15 PM  |  Comments (12)  |  Permalink

Seiji Sweetens Erykah's 'Honey' Just a Taste

 

Too much Badu on SoulBounce? That's crazy talk!

nOvaMatic  |  04/10/2008 at 1:25 PM  |  Comments (10)  |  Permalink

Trizonna McClendon: 'Sunshine and Lemonade (Make Me Feel Mix)'

 

When we first heard Trizonna McClendon's "Sunshine and Lemonade" we knew it was itching for a House version. The "Make Me Feel" mix is produced by Darren "DJ QUAD" Brandon & Joe "MO-JOE" Glover of InBlueBlackness, who've also remixed Natalie Cole and Brandy. Color us late for missing this one, but hearing it now makes us a bit more optimistic that Summer is just around the corner.

Trizonna McClendon: "Sunshine and Lemonade (Make Me Feel Mix)"


Trizonna McClendon: [Official] [Myspace]

nOvaMatic  |  04/10/2008 at 11:44 AM  |  Comments (5)  |  Permalink

Download This: 'Pride & Joy: Best of Soulful'

 

1. I Cling (Yoruba Soul Mix) Deetron ft. Ovasoul7
2. Traveling (Original Unreleased Mix) Cordell McClary & Quentin Harris
3. This Is Me (Papps PM Vocal) Deborah Bond & Julius Papp ft. D'layna
4. New York House (Ain't Nuthin' But A House Party Mix) Jellybean ft. Marlon D
5. Love Remains The Same (Louie Vega Mix) Luisito Quintero ft. Blaze
6. Easy Living (Alex Dimitri South Soul Re-Touch) Peven Everett
7. Sexy Make Up (Tarantulaz Remix) Peven Everett
8. Flowerz Armand Van Helden & Roland Clark
9. One Step (Rasmus Faber Remix) The Realm ft. Darien
10. Music (Dave Hernandez Club Mix) Leela James
11. My Imagination (Quentin Harris & Timmy Regisford Remix) Gladys Knight & The Pips
12. April (Mpaka Remix) Osunlade
13. Theorema Del Faya (Tea Party Vocal) Anto Vitale
14. Everything (Libation Vocal Mix) Ian Friday ft. Erro
15. Can't Do Without (Original) Peven Everett

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P&J: Best of Soulful [ODEO]

nOvaMatic  |  03/28/2008 at 1:17 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

When Roy Davis Jr. and Peven Everett Took House To Church With 'Gabriel'

 

Since SoulBounce is housing it up this week, I'd be remiss if I didn't dig into the crates and pull out another of my favorite house cuts of all time, "Gabriel" by DJ Roy Davis Jr. featuring Peven Everett on vocals. 

"Gabriel" dropped in 1998, and it was my introduction to both Davis and Everett. The music is sick, but it's the lyrics that really drew me in. The song is about the Archangel Gabriel, you see, and it's practically a hymn if you listen closely.      

I first heard the track thanks to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater when it was used in a production entitled Grace, created in 1999 for the company by choreographer Ronald K. Brown of Evidence Dance Company. Those who've seen Grace performed by Ailey or Evidence know how dope this piece is, and the thumping groove of "Gabriel" took it to another level. 

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to let Roy and Peven take me to church.

Roy Davis Jr. feat. Peven Everett: "Gabriel"

Butta  |  03/27/2008 at 6:57 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

House Podcasts You Need to Be Rocking To

 

In the absence of the official Mixtape Roundup (I swear it's coming back, ya'll) and in celebration of our light House Music Week that sort of coincides with The Winter Music Conference, I've decided to put together a list of Soulful House podcasts that you need to be subscribing to at this very moment. These podcasts are chiefly how I keep up with House music, since the genre itself is so dense and is associated with so few broadly recognizable names. I now extend the wealth to you, the SoulBounce Reader.

• That Soulful Show [site] [itunes]
• Traxsource Weekly Essentials [site] [itunes]
• Energy Soul Sessions [site]
• Deeper Soul [site]
• CasaMena Radio Hour [site] [itunes]
• Undah Dub [site] [itunes]
• Handz On Radio [site] [itunes]
  

If I'm missing anyone, drop a comment and I'll add it to the list post-haste.

 

 

nOvaMatic  |  03/27/2008 at 2:34 PM  |  Comments (6)  |  Permalink

DJ Spinna is a Chameleon

 

The third, and final, House producer I'm celebrating this week is of course DJ Spinna, who's a major force in many Soul circles. It's hard to listen to any artist in my collection that he's not in some way connected to, mainly because of the brother's versatility. Rarely do you find a producer that's able to pull off House, Hip-Hop and everything in between this convincingly. From his remix of De La Soul's classic "Stake Is High" to his work with soulful House acts like Tortured Soul and Ananda Project, Spinna is not to be effed with. His genre-crossing Intergalactic Soul (2006) showcased his musical range and featured SoulBounce faves Eric Roberson, N'Dea Davenport and Phonte of Little Brother.

I'm done paraphrasing his resumé. Get into the tracks.

Goapele: "Closer (DJ Spinna Remix)"


Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings: "My Man Is A Mean Man (DJ Spinna Remix)"


Shaun Escoffery: "Days Like This (Spinna & Ticklah Club Mix)"



DJ Spinna [Official] [Myspace]

nOvaMatic  |  03/27/2008 at 12:59 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink