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

Details >> http://www.musicismysanctuary.com/divine-disco-american-gospel-greg-belson

Cultures of Soul Records is proud to present Greg Belson's Divine Disco - American Gospel Disco 1974 to 1984, curated and researched by Gospel Soul music authoritarian Greg Belson. Greg Belson's Divine Disco is a snapshot in time encapsulating the raw power of a spiritual performance, set to the pulsating 4/4 rhythms that were in vogue with the dance floors of the day.

Labels like Savoy played a key part in identifying artists that fit nicely into this brand new style with performers like Shirley Finney and The Gospelaires, both of whom were established within the scene, but carried the ‘Disco’ torch brightly with their tunes featured here. Divine Disco also paints a picture of the lesser known acts that privately released their message to the hopeful masses, such as the Gospel Ambassadors and the Inspirational Souls, whose recording budgets would have been signifi-cantly less than any ‘major’ label. As proven here, they had no less of an impact to the listener.

Other tracks on this compilation such as Betty Griffin's "Free Spirit" have become big club spins for the likes of the NYC Downlow and Horse Meat Disco crews. Also included are recently discovered tunes like the Masters of Music's "Trouble Don't Last Always" as well as a future classic by The Testi-monial Singers, which features several young members of the Winans Family. We’ve got you covered too for those more modern soul, boogiefied moments with rarities from Delores Fuller, Herman Harris and two offerings from the killer LP by Enlightment. This compilation also includes remixes and edits by Steve Cobby (who was a member of Fila Brazillia) and Rahaan. Coming out on July 8th!

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Exclusive Premiere: Enlightment "Faith Is The Key" (Taken from Greg Belson's DIVINE DISCO Comp.)

REEL PEOPLE MUSIC are delighted to welcome the incredible ZO! to the label for a exciting remix collaboration with our very own REEL PEOPLE.

Multi-Instrumentalist/Producer ZO! from the wonderful FOREIGN EXCHANGE family is Detroit-area born and raised, LORENZO FERGUSON. 

Influenced by a wide range of music genres introduced to him at an early age, ZO! utilizes multiple layers of thick instrumentation to shape his compositions, as demonstrated on his solo albums namely, MANMADE, SUNSTORM and his superb latest offering SKYBREAK.

After falling in love with ZO!’s new album SKYBREAK, label boss and REEL PEOPLE main man OLI LAZARUS cherry picked 4 of his favourites and set to remix along with production partner TONI ECONOMIDES and long time collaborator MIKE PATTO. The results are now here folks!!


Zo! Remixed by Reel People

Starlight (Reel People’s Boogie Bounce)

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Zo! feat. Phonte – Starlight (Reel People’s Boogie Bounce)

Keepin' Love New

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

Can We Pretend

Reel People feat. Tony Momrelle - Can We Pretend

I Want To Thank You

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

Tracklist:
1. Shakatak & Al Jarreau - Day By Day
2. Prince - My Love Is Forever
3. Jermaine Jackson - Where Are You Now
4. Marvin Gaye - Mercy Mercy Me (Estephe & Vulzor Edit)
5. Skipworth Turner - Thinking About Your Love
6. Sun Singleton - Moment (Atjazz Remix)
7. Jamiroquai - Alright
8. Sandra Sa - Terra Azul
9. Carly Simon - Tranquillo (Melt My Heart)
10. Silo - See You Around
11. Pleasure - Happiness
12. Disclosure - Where Angles Fear To Tread
13. Childish Gambino - This Is America (Edit)
14. Anderson .Paak & Kendrick Lamar - Tints
15. Nuyorican Soul - Runaway
16. Vikter Duplaix - The Way That I Feel

004 Arsen Superfly x SoundGram

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)

The 24th release from SOULHOUSE MUSIC - The UK label created by Writer/Producer/Mi-Soul DJ BRIAN POWER.
This single is the 4th collaboration with legendary UK soul star Hil ST Soul along with Stateside Producer/Remixer MIKE DELGADO featured on Production.
Worldwide release date July 19th. 
Distribution by AWAL
Catalogue number SHM00025

BRIAN POWER & MIKE DELGADO feat HIL ST SOUL -I BELIEVE(In The Power Of Love) Radio Edit

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.


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

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