Johhny Fiasco I Surrender (Feb 2009)

I love the moody keys on this track. Only heard it a couple of times and still can't make out what the guy is saying in the chorus though..

Johhny Fiasco - I Surrender
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Restless Soul Feat Zansika And I Know It (Vocal Mix) (July 2007)

Told you this blog only deals with real music, or did I? Another absolute KILLER here. Restless Soul Feat Zansika. If you don't get this one, there really is no hope for you..

Restless Soul Feat Zansika And I Know It (Vocal Mix)
(mp3 download)

Physics Holdin' On (Oscar P + Davidson Ospina Vocal) (Nov 2008)

Another badass soulful house track. Tight production and effortless vocals again. My words can't do this justice - listen!


Physics Holdin' On (Oscar P & Davidson Ospina Vocal)
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Mustafa I Submit To You (Subliminal Soul) 2001

When the funky house scene was dying off Subliminal started the Subliminal Soul label - as far as I know. This was in the vinyl days..ah the memories...anyway, they put out this wicked release from Mustafa. According to Discogs the vocalist is Natalia Kissoon . And what a vocalist this lady is. She effortlessly takes us through this track which samples Shalamar's fantastic 'Take That To The Bank' I'm an avid old school hip hop fan, I've heard thousands of samples but the way she lays vocals over this puts this in the top 10 for me. Truly does the original justice. This is just baaaaad..

Mustafa I Submit To You (2000 Mix)
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Martino ft Sacha Williamson Praying For Rain (July 2008)

This track is so so so so good. Takes me places... This is most definitely one of the highlights of last year for me. It's just so beautiful. Thanks to Dean Jay for enlightening me that tunes like this still exist! This is one of those rare tunes that doesn't use 'love' as its theme but still manages to be very poignant...There is also a nice jazz version of this on the release which I will sneak on here in due course.

Martino ft Sacha Praying For Rain
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Feliciano Vs Kay Cee Let You Go (2008)

Nice bouncy rnb type house music with killer bass! Reminds me almost of UK Garage this track, possibly because of the big bassline and sweet vocal. Definitely one for the record box, erm or CD thing...or mp3 player..

Feliciano Vs Kay Cee Let You Go
(mp3 download)

Deep Factor Friend Of Mine ft Carroll Thompson (May 2008)

Love this one, sounds a bit different as well with the violin sound in it, or is it an Irish fiddle?! Always admired Carroll Thompson's voice since she sang the wonderful Joy and Heartbreak back in 1990. This is the Scott Wozniak remix.

Deep Factor feat. Carroll Thompson - Friend Of Mine (Scott Wozniak Vocal Mix)
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Elements of Life Ft. Lisa Fischer+Cindy Mizelle - Into My Life (Dub Mix) (Aug 2008)

Top track from Elements of Life Ft. Lisa Fischer. Definitely one of the best soulful house tunes to come out last year. Produced by legendary Louie Vega on his own 'Vega Records' label. This is the dub, the vocal one's even better...

Elements of Life Ft. Lisa Fischer & Cindy Mizelle - Into My Life (Dub Mix)
(mp3 download)

Abicah Soul O Que E Que A Baiana Tem (Azee Mestre Dorvial Mix) (July 2008)

Love the keys on this. Not strictly soulful house music and no I'm not trying to bend the rules...erm...This is a little more jazz influenced, with a nice sax coming in later on in the track. Check it out.

Abicah Soul O Que E Que A Baiana Tem (Azee Mestre Dorvial Mix)
(mp3 download)

Fred Everything ft Lisa Shaw - Here I Am (Lazy Days Remix) (Jun 2008)

Wicked mellow soulful tune from Fred Everything featuring the lovely vocals of Lisa Shaw. Going to start a new category with this one as well. Calling it 'Beach' as this would describe the mellow vibe of tracks such as this.


Fred Everything feat Lisa Shaw - Here I Am (Lazy Days Remix)
(mp3 download)

Blackcoffee Feat. Bucie - Turn Me On (Feb 2009)

This one's hot! Amazing sweet vocals on this track that originates from South Africa. You can also hear the African influence in the beats as well. This release comes with remixes from Raw Artistic Soul but the original is such a killer that they seem extraneous somehow. This really is a nice tune, subtle yet very powerful..



Blackcoffee Feat. Bucie - Turn Me on (Original Mix)
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Blackcoffee Feat. Bucie - Turn Me on (Raw Artisitic Soul Vocal Dub)
(mp3 download)

Teresa Jenee Remember (Yoruba Soul Mix) (Jun 2007)

This track is so so good. Just love the bass sound that they use on this and also the way Teresa Jenee delivers the lyrics. This is a true delight. Real soul music...Listen.

Teresa Jenee Remember (Yoruba Soul Mix)
(mp3 download)

Tonya Renee - About You (Pablo Martinez Vocal Remix) (Dec 2008)

Killer rnb soulful house track from Tonya Renee. Sort of reminds me of some of the better UK garage rip offs for some reason like Seven Wonders - Crazy The vocals I mean, not the beats! I wondered whether this style of house music might take off into its own genre, it does have a less polished sound than some of the soulful house that is coming out these days, almost like an a cappella has been taken and speeded up a bit? Well I'm gonna put it in the rnb house category until someone thinks of something better! There's also a wicked dub to this tune which is definitely worth checking out, think I may like that more than the actual original. This has a more moody feel to it, chopped up vocals and percussion that sounds like it's been borrowed from Apache..

Tonya Renee - About You (Pablo Martinez Vocal Remix)
(mp3 download)



Tonya Renee - About You (Karizma Deephubdub)
(mp3 download)

Sterling Ensemble feat. Jon Secada - When Nightime Falls (Main Mix) (Jan 2009)

Jon Secada? He's that bloke that did that tune in 1992....what was it called now...(checks Youtube..) That was it, Just Another Day Liked that one as well. Anyway, he appears to be doing a house track here; suppose you got to pay the bills. This is a nice mellow tune actually, he sounds good on this and it almost sounds like a lullaby with the title really suiting the song. Some powerful stabs of female vocal in this as well, nearer towards the end. Very tasty.

Sterling Ensemble feat. Jon Secada - When Nightime Falls (Main Mix)
(mp3 download)

Alex Finkin & Reverend P feat. Jocelyn Mathieu - Lion In A Cage (Animal House Mix) (Jun 2008)

Absolutely wicked this one! Straight into the Essential section of the blog. Dean Jay put me on to this one, as he did with a number of tunes in 2008. The lyrics and vocals on this are top notch and the music really keeps this up there with its drive and intensity. Real soul music... Have a listen..

Alex Finkin & Reverend P feat. Jocelyn Mathieu - Lion In A Cage
(mp3 download)

Chris Isaak Wicked Game (Quentin Harris Remix) (Dec 2008)

I love the original of this track by Chris Isaak, such a great song. This is a remix that came out at the back end of last year done by Quentin Harris. It's basically 'Wicked Game' with an uptempo beat behind it. Still, I like it.

Chris Isaak Wicked Game (Quentin Harris Remix)
(mp3 download)

The Rurals It's You ( Dj Ebar's Vocal Remix) (Peng) (Oct 2008)

Wow! This one blew me away when I first heard it. This really is a soulful house BOMB! Lyrically amazing and musically brilliant. Words cannot do it justice! Listen and you'll understand.

The Rurals It's You ( Dj Ebar's Vocal Remix) (Peng) 2008
(mp3 download)

Marlon D Vs Mena Keys Hold On (Feat Max'C) (MN2S) (Oct 2008)

Marlon D is known for quality house productions and has treated us to some nice gear over the years...'Hold On' is certainly no exception! Very tight production on this track, amazing percussion, nice keys and vocal make this an absolute killer. Check it out.

Marlon D Vs Mena Keys Hold On (Feat Max'C)
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Zed Bias+Jenna G Let Me Change Your Mind (Restless Soul Vocal Mix) (Dec 2008)

This is truly outstanding!!! Definitely my favourite tune at the moment. The Restless Soul mix of Zed Bias' 'Let Me Change Your Mind' Zed Bias has been about for years and made some absolute classic UK Garage tunes such as the chart hit 'Neighbourhood' and other underground smashes such as 'Been Here Before' and co production on Seven Wonders' cool vocal track 'Crazy' Actually not sure what the original mix of 'Let Me Change Your Mind'of sounds like as only heard the Restless Soul Mix, what I do know is that this is catchy as hell and only takes about 3 listens to be absolutely hooked. Very convincing vocal performance on this tune alongside a crazy electronic bassline that you may wonder about on the first listen. Trust me - this is BIG!!

Zed Bias Feat. Jenna G Let Me Change Your Mind (Restless Soul Vocal Mix)
(mp3 download)

TJ Cases Ft Yvonne - Fragile (Jan 2009)

TJ Cases used to produce UK Garage back in its heyday and didn't stop at one or two classics either. He produced the massive 'Do It Again' and also 'Joy' amongst others. Seems he's not yet content with this so turns his production skills to soulful house music - and what a good job he does! This one's quite simple in essence but the vocal, particularly the chorus, seems to really do the business.

TJ Cases Ft Yvonne - Fragile (Cut House) 2009
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Roy Ayers Brand New Feeling (Sting International Controversy Vocal Mix) (Jan 2009)

This is the first ever post on my soulful house blog. And what better way to start than with an absolute legend of music, Mr Roy Ayers. This is lovely and mellow with some beautiful vocals and driving percussion then builds up nicely with an organ and female vocal to create a really nice collage of sound! I'm assuming that Roy Ayers himself didn't mix this track but can't find too much information on it, regardless, this is a real quality piece of music and well worth checking out.


Roy Ayers Brand New Feeling (Sting International Controversy Vocal Mix) mp3 download