Name: Do What You Gotta Do - Kem (Encore Re - Work) by BLAZING ENCORE
Duration: 5 min 20 s
Description: Found this unfinished MP3 edit I started on a few years back but didn't do anything with it as my fellow fiddler Mark Jordan(SOS) beat me to the punch and put out his own re-rub. Not a big fan of speeding tracks up but this one just about gets away with it.

17 - Leon Ware And Friends - Thelma Jones - I Can Dream

Four quintessential examples of editing finesse as newcomer Wonkar explores his extensive soul and boogie collection. With full emphasis squared on the slinky basslines, slower tempos and languishing grooves, each cut is a shimmering highlight in itself. He's also done shown some sensitivity to the art of digging without going too obscure. Notable moments include the stuttering '80s drum-heavy repurpose of Xena's "On The Upside" and the chubbed up low-end of Starpoint's "Last Night". There's also some cheeky Gap Band references buried deep in this killer EP too. Get this upside your head as soon as possible!

WONKAR 'WILDER EP' SC MIDNIGHT RIOT BLEND

Give Me the Sunshine featuring Cleveland Jones

Shout to all my House Music Lovers Worldwide!! Enjoy my Fuzion Club Mix..

(Final Master)

Babyface, After 7 - I Want You (Franke Estevez Fuzion Club Mix)

Reel People are back. Back to their roots. Back to the future. Back with a bang. Eagerly awaited new album Retroflection sees the revered collective recreating 12 soul, disco and boogie classics pivotal to their formation nearly 20 years ago and subsequent hugely successful evolution. Band leader Oli Lazarus has gathered a stellar cast of musicians and singers, – the likes of Angie Stone, Mica Paris, Omar, Tony Momrelle, Navasha Daya, Anthony David, LaSharVu and Sharlene Hector breathing fresh and irresistible life into seminal grooves by Maze, Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King and Teena Marie among others.

Mica Paris opens proceedings, her powerful take on Alicia Myers’ gospel-R&B jam I Want To Thank You an impressive herald for what’s to come – authenticity, contemporary edge, rich musicianship, beating soulful heart. Angie Stone provides sass ‘n’ slink over signature low-end synths for a suitably raw re-tooling of Yarbrough & People’s 1980 hit Don’t Stop The Music, whilst the funky strut of Thinking About Your Love (a crisper, more urgent update of Skipworth & Turner) perfectly complements Omar’s expansive, one-in-a-million vocals. Elsewhere, Reel People regular Tony Momrelle revisits Carl Anderson’s mid-Eighties gem Buttercup (penned by Stevie Wonder) with considerable finesse as well as Bill Withers’ seriously underrated collabo with guitarist Jose Feliciano, Can We Pretend.

Basement Jaxx songstress Sharlene Hector uplifts on a sparkling new version of Side Effect’s Always There. Reel People’s sweet summer hook-ups with Baltimore chanteuse Navasha Dava are also present and correct – I’m In Love and Can’t Fake The Feeling pay affectionate tribute to Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King and Geraldine Hunt respectively at the same time as showcasing Daya’s sublime, jazz-flecked delivery. There’s still room for Anthony David’s luscious rendition of deep-soul bomb Keep It Up (originally by Milton Wright) and for LaSharVu – a white-hot amalgam of Hector and fellow female powerhouses Vulu Malinga and LaDonna Harley-Peters – to smartly re-dress Teena Marie joint I Need Your Lovin’. Sleek instrumental twists on Maze’s Twilight and Pleasure’s Joyous complete the incredible line-up.

Reel People’s first full studio album in 10 years (following acclaimed releases Second Guess and Seven Ways To Wonder, as well as compilation work including Golden Lady), Retroflection reflects the highest possible level of passion and polish. Such soulful devotion and craftmanship has ever been a Reel People hallmark. Recorded in London and Atlanta over an intense 12-month period, Retroflection also avoids the formulaic overload of modern beats and basslines that countless others pursue. Here the past is artfully reawakened, Reel People’s talented cast of performers – overseen by experienced studio-hands Lazarus, Mike Patto, Matt Cooper (of Incognito fame) and Toni Economides - re-treading classic riffs with new yet respectful purpose. Their compelling neo-soul blend of now and then should awe diehards and newcomers alike. Retroflection is one hell of a return.

Oh, and before you ask – (it’s the question Lazarus gets the most) – live shows are set to follow. Reel People have recorded Retroflection with an easy translation to ‘the road’ front of funky mind. Looks, then, like we’ll be enjoying this incredible group’s company well into 2019…and beyond. It really is good to have them back.

For more info on all of our releases go to www.reelpeoplemusic.com

Retroflection

I Want To Thank You

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Reel People feat. Mica Paris - I Want To Thank You

Sean McCabe presents Dannis Winston - Rocket Love (Louie Vega Remix)

At the tail end of summer 2018, singer-songwriter Dannis Winston scored a club and radio hit with 'Rocket Love', a summery soulful house workout produced by Good Vibrations Music founder Sean McCabe and legendary Mood II Swing producer Lem Springsteen. Now the song has been given a breezy and groovy makeover by a true legend of New York house music: GRAMMY Award winner Louie Vega.

The Masters at Work man has previously won awards for his remix work, so it's little surprise to find that Vega's remix of 'Rocket Love' elevates an already memorable track to dizzy new heights. Utilizing a virtuoso piano performance from regular collaborator Axel Tosca, a warm new bassline by Gene Perez and chunky, bumping beats, Vega has created a classic-sounding revision. There's no doubt about the star attraction, either: throughout the Masters at Work producer's revision, it's Winston's memorable lyrics and virtuoso vocal performance that rightly take centre stage.

Credits

Written by Sean McCabe, Dannis Winston and Lem Springsteen
Vocals and lyrics by Dannis Winston
Trumpet by Mega Musick and recorded by Daniel Sardi

Remix produced by Louie Vega 
Mix & Recording Engineer: Yas Inoue 
Fender Rhodes, Keyboards: Axel Tosca 
Electric Bass: Gene Perez
Recorded & Mixed at Daddy's Workshop, NJ
Mastered by Walter Coelho

Copyright 2019 Good Vibrations Music
Published by Copyright Control, Assinad Publishing, One Boy Music/ASCAP and Niconane Music, BMI.
For licensing enquiries contact info@goodvibrationsmusic.co.uk
www.goodvibrationsmusic.co.uk

Rocket Love (Louie Vega Remix)

Sean McCabe presents Dannis Winston - Rocket Love (Louie Vega Remix)

YSE feat. Frank H. Carter III & Diore - Play On

Found this unfinished MP3 edit I started on a few years back but didn't do anything with it as my fellow fiddler Mark Jordan(SOS) beat me to the punch and put out his own re-rub. Not a big fan of speeding tracks up but this one just about gets away with it.

Do What You Gotta Do - Kem (Encore Re - Work)

Sean McCabe and Lem Springsteen - Connection

Good Vibrations Music founder Sean McCabe and Mood II Swing co-founder Lem Springsteen have struck up a strong studio partnership over the last couple of years. The collaboration has continued apace during the period of lockdown forced by the continuing global pandemic, with McCabe and Springsteen determined to conjure up something to raise spirits amongst followers of deep and soulful house.

“Connection”, the duo’s third collaborative single on Good Vibrations Music, is a celebration of staying connected whilst we’re forced to stay apart. It features a sensitive, soulful lead vocal from Springsteen – ably supported by Jamelle Jones on backing vocals – reciting his own thoughtful, positive lyrics. The message is simple: we may well be apart, but if we support each other, deeper relationships are still possible. The track that sits beneath is typically musically rich and colourful, with McCabe layering positive chord sequences, stirring strings and lilting synthesizer melodies atop a superb bassline and shuffling deep house drums.

As is now customary, McCabe has delivered a number of alternative versions and remixes to sit alongside the memorable original mix. These include a superb “Reprise” mix, which builds from a dreamy, soulful, beat-free start – allowing Springsteen’s vocal and McCabe’s chords a chance to shine – into a bumpin’ dancefloor treat.

Arguably the most notable alternative version is the “Hook-Up Dub”, where McCabe toughens up the beats, emphasizes the bass and unleashes a string of spacey synth solos. He also makes great use of delay-laden snippets of Springsteen’s vocal and some typically tactile chords.

Release dates:
5 June 2020 on Bandcamp
12 June 2020 on Traxsource
26 June 2020 everywhere else

Credits

Written and produced by Sean McCabe and Lem Springsteen
Lead vocals and lyrics by Lem Springsteen
Background vocals by Jamelle Jones
Keys, bass and drums by Sean McCabe
Additional keys by Lem Springsteen
Mixed by Sean McCabe
Mastered by Toni Economides

Publishing: Copyright Control, One Boy Music/ASCAP
© 2020 Good Vibrations Music

For licensing enquiries contact info@goodvibrationsmusic.co.uk
www.goodvibrationsmusic.co.uk

Connection

Sean McCabe and Lem Springsteen - Connection (Original)

The Healing

The Healing (The Apx Remix Radio Edit)

Buy / Stream it here: https://orcd.co/underwaterdreaming

Transatlantic duo Sons of the Sun make their BBE debut with warm and soulful hip hop single ‘Underwater Dreaming,’ taken from their forthcoming self-titled album.

A tender, sensual celebration of connection and desire, ‘Underwater Dreaming’ evokes the sounds of contemporary R&B, fused with Southeast London’s signature jazz vibes. Their unique aesthetic stands out- the entire album is recorded with honest, organic musicianship, an homage to the much loved old skool sample sound, reflected back through multi-instrumentation. Sons of the Sun is a collaboration between American singer-songwriter JTronius and British producer Maverick Quest, featuring an inspired selection of luminary guests and musicians. Delivered remotely following a chance meeting on music-tech networking app ‘Brapp’, the ingenious pair sent files back and forth between Texas andSouth East London to create their shared vision for the project. Remarkably, the duo have yet to meet in person.

A respected solo artist knighted by Bootsy Collins as an official ‘funkateer,’ Berklee College graduate JTronius is an extravagant entertainer, songwriter and entrepreneur. Self-dubbed The Guvna of the Galaxy, he brings his swaggy, soulful style to all his endeavours. He has shared stages with LL Cool J, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Pharrell, Busta Rhymes and Damian Marley and is an accomplished actor, appearing in a number of successful Hollywood feature films.

Genre-blending record producer and multi-instrumentalist Maverick Quest is a coveted artist with 20 years of experience in the music industry. He grew up immersed in the aesthetic of hip hop, but in an environment where flipping loops from vinyl was standard, developing his musicianship to create his own sounds was radical, a move that paved the way for his signature sonic. Maverick Quest has previously performed with and produced for Guru, Grandmaster Flash, Ice T, Ibibio Sound Machine, Solo Rosa and Portico Quartet to name but a few and is firmly rooted in the epicentre of the burgeoning South East London jazz movement.

Mixed by Grammy-nominated Clinton “Ubiquity” McCreery and mastered at Grammy-awarded studio The Carvery, ‘Underwater Dreaming’ features celebrated musicians such as Scottish Group ‘The Brass Cats’, Washington DC’s Reginald Payne (aka Bass Negus), with Philly neo-soul stalwart and Lauryn Hill, Bilal collaborator Dai Miyazaki. Accompanied by an official video by Nathalie Gordon, the debut single ‘Underwater Dreaming’ from Sons of the Sun offers an enticing first taste of what’s to come from this exciting new musical partnership.

Underwater Dreaming

Sons of the Sun - Underwater Dreaming

A veteran jazz funker, I have been listening and collecting soul, dance and jazz for the past 35 years and is a very important part of my life. Inspired by listening to some of the great grooves, mixes and re-edits that are currently out there I figured I should do something with all the music I have amassed and which I love and adore. I have never DJ'd and what I know about music I could write on the back of a cigarette packet ( I know, I know, it shows!), but thought I'd give this a go. I'm into all genres of soul, dance and nu jazz and like to dust off a little gem which never quite made it out there and give it a fresh vibe.

I started remixing in August 2011 just fooling around on Garageband with just my intuition and a little help from Youtube to get me started. I am now working on Logic 9 and am trying to produce some of my own tracks as well as remixing.Not having a musical bone in my body can be a little frustrating at times so if there are any budding, or indeed accomplished, musicians, vocalists, 12 piece horn sections (!) who have a soulful or jazzy vibe that would like to do some collaboration work then I’d love to hear from you….as I would any mastering guru’s – Jeeesh, what son of a bit*h invented that!! :))

I am truly amazed I actually have a following here on SC and that people are actually listening and downloading my stuff. To you, I would like to say a BIG thank you for all your kindness and words of encouragement, and to those DJ’s on Solar, Starpoint, SoulLegends, JFS, Soulmine, Soulpower,Stomp JazzFM, Back2Back and everyone else that has been brave enough to actually  air some of this stuff – it means a lot!

Let the music live.

Peace and love.


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