Symphonic, SoulDeepMattic, L VERS1ON & aleX We are The Sound Crafters plz be sure to hear alot more good music from us, the group was established early 2013 we have been hard at work in studio hopefully we bring the sounds and craftsmanship you all desire

Moonlight Swingers will be our very first release as TSC hopefully our sound will be here to stay we appreciate that you appreciate the vastness of the music world and that TSC touches your soul in some way!

P) & (C) 2012/2013 Gruv Shack Records

The Sound Crafters-Moonlight Swingers (Original Mix)

Gruv Shack Records returns once again for what is one of their biggest releases to date. It features 10 exceptional original materials of Ultra Soul Project which presents cool blends of deep house and soulful house. This is an amazing excursion will remain one of USP's standout release to date.

Those of you that follow Ultra Soul Project had the pleasure of hearing marvellous 'Black History' which won on Who Is Bosso on Urban Beat Metro FM (RSA) and made an appearance on Traxsource Top 100 Soulful House Download, 'Agape Love' made an appearance on Traxsource Top 100 Deep House Download, 'He Was Right Here' and 'Forever Beautiful' was featured on lot of podcasts, 'Memories' charted by Shur-i-kan on his monthly charts, 'Love is' received massive support after airing on Urban Beat Metro FM (RSA). It includes three new originals to blow you away.

1. Missing You Feat. Pat Edwards
2. Cook Out
3. Black History
4. Forever Beautiful
5. Love Is
6. He Was Right Here Feat. Khowcie
7. Kiss Me
8. Love Supreme
9. Memories
10. Agape Love

Compiled by Ultra Soul Project
Music and production by Dumisane Mwase
Missing You written by Pat Edwards and 
He Was Right Here written by Nomkhosi Masina
Published by Gruv Shack Music Publishing
(C) 2013 Gruv Shack Records

For more info and licensing: 
licensing@gruvshack.net 
info@gruvshack.net

Distribution 
Gotta Keep Faith Distribution

Ultra Soul Project - The Best Of

1. Original Mix
2. Ultra Soul Project Classic Mashup

Lyrics and Vocals by Ericka J. Hall
Music and Production by Vencer Cafe
Executive Producer: Ultra Soul Project
Remix by Ultra Soul Project
(P) & (C) 2013 Gruv Shack Records

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Vencer Cafe Feat. Ericka J. Hall - Music Is An Art (Incl. Ultra Soul Project Mixes)

Mood Capacity debuts at Gruv Shack with Munish Vasur EP, a conceptual release where this group presents two tracks from broken beats to soulful jazzy house. These beats were only suitable to be completed with vocals by nothing but the best upcoming singer South Africa has to offer, Phitso Namandla jr. Epic sounds and transitions of emotions through exciting full-bodied rhythms, this is what you can hear in this release. Enjoy

1. Munish Vasur
2. Putish Dotish

Lyrics and vocals by Phitso Namandla jr
Composed and arranged by Itumeleng Martin Lebudi
Keys by Dimpho Tladi and Tshegof­atso Mokgethoa
Percussion by Tshimologo Mmamogale
Produced by Mood Capacity 
Executive Producer: Ultra Soul Project
Artwork by Gruv Shack Design
Published by Gruv Shack Music Publishing
(C) 2014 Gruv Shack Records


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Mood Capacity Feat. Phitso Namandla Jr - Munish Vasur

Early this year, Loxion Deep was featured on Gruv Shack Records WMC 2014 compilation. The track received some great feedback and support from top international tastemakers. After that, he knew he had to hit the studio for a new release entitled 'Stories' and it comes with three brand new original tracks. All three tracks are capturing the unique Loxion Deep blend of styles. It got to be his most enchanting sounding piece to date with gorgeous melodic subtleties and light atmospheres that swirl endlessly throughout the framework. 

Credit
1. My Melodies
2. Stories
3. Tropical Jazz

Music and Production: Loxion Deep
Executive Producer: Ultra Soul Project
Artwork: Gruv Shack Design
(P) & (C) 2014 Gruv Shack Records

Loxion Deep - Stories EP

Gruv Shack Records returns with its 39th release and it features a new single from Khowcie who is returning to Gruv Shack for her second overall appearance. Khowcie's new single is entitled 'Be My Lover' and is produced by Ultra Soul Project. It comes with two remixes from House Academiek and Ultra Soul Project, catering for all those broken beats, deep and soulful house lovers out there.

Lyrics and Vocal by Nomkhosi Masina
Music and Production by Dumisane Mwase
(P) & (C) 2014 Gruv Shack Records

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Gruv Shack Pres. Kowcie - Be My Lover (Incl. Ultra Soul Mix)

South Africa's Breezing Souls joins forces with American singer and songwriter Darian Crouse to bless us with "Promise me nothing", a masterly crafted soul infused gem guaranteed to make you yearn for more thanks to a summery smooth yet intriguing backdrop and illustrious keys, not to forget to mention the unrivaled emotive vocals of Darian Crouse. On remix duty are Loxion Deep who take the song to deeper grounds on their utterly tantalizing truly melodious rework, and Ultra Soul Project who drop an entrancing broken beat flavored affair laced with glorious strings and sublime keys.

1. USP Broken Mashup
2. Original Mix
3. Loxion Deep's Deep Affair Mix

Lyrics and Vocals by Darian Crouse 
Music and Production by Breezing Souls 
Remixed by Ultra Soul Project and Loxion Deep
Artwork by Gruv Shack Design
(P) Gruv Shack Records
(C) 2015 Gruv Shack Digital

Breezing Souls Feat. Darian Crouse - Promise Me Nothing

Ultra Soul Project - Late Nite Deep Volume 2

Phareal Deep Feat. Gugu Kheswa - My Reflection (Including Remixes)

Ultra Soul Project kicks things off in 2016 for Gruv Shack in style with his "Forever Beautiful" single which was initially released as an instrumental track in 2010 (We Play House EP) and in 2014 (The Best Of). It cemented Ultra Soul Project in the scene of deep and soulful house. Fans of Ultra Soul Project love his diversity and the musicality he brings to his productions. There's always a variety of emotions flowing through his work and his is quite unpredictable at times. 
USP brought in the services of Bongumusa Mbhokane (lyrics) and Nomkhosi Masina (vocalist) to bring life to the original instrumentation track. A new masterpiece was reinvented and remixed by Dumisane Mwase better known as USP/House Academiek. 
All in all a pure deep and soulful house release with a touch of broken beats in between that will find its place in many sets of the genre(s) lovers.

1. USP Broken Mashup 
2. USP Vocal Mashup 
3. House Academiek Remix 
4. Original Vocal Mix

Written by Bongumusa Mbhokane
Performed by Nomkhosi Masina
Music and Production by Dumisane Mwase
Remixes by USP and House Academiek
Artwork by Gruv Shack Design 
Published by Gruv Shack Records (2010, 2014)
Copyright by Gruv Shack Digital (2016)


Ultra Soul Project - Forever Beautiful (Single)

Taken from the upcoming release entitled Gruv Shack Instrumental Beats.

(P) & (C) 2016 Gruv Shack Records

House Academiek - We Know Nothing (Main Mix).mp3

You’re not free . 
You’re doing just exactly what the man want you to do. Buy his goods, so you’ll never have any real economic freedom. He wants you to buy everything, advertises on TV, so he’ll keep you perpetually owing your soul to the company store. You’re not free! You’re a slave!

(P) & (C) 2016 Gruv Shack Records

Freebees Vol 2

You're Not Free (Slave)

Ultra Soul Project - You're Not Free (Slave) (Main Mix)

After two years of learning and growing in production, Pablosoul releases his first single entitled New Beginning through Gruv Shack Records. He expresses and elaborates on his perspective on how variety of sounds should be mended together in this masterpiece. A must for all afro and deep house fans all over the world. 

Credits
1. New Beginning (Original Mix)
Music and Production: Sphamandla Simelane aka Pablosoul
Mastering: Ultra Soul Project at Gruv Shack Mastrering
(P) & (C) 2016 Gruv Shack Records

New Beginning

Pablosoul - New Beginning

All the soulful sounds which made the original so appealing get overhauled here for an even more laid-back soul/r&b effect. USP has delivered a killer rendition whereby the piano holds the track together and the vocals just shines. 

Written by Ntokozo Nkosi and Nhlanhla Nzimande (Breezing Souls)
Vocal performance by Xolane Masina aka Charlie Deep
Piano by Dumisane Mwase aka Ultra Soul project (USP)
(P) & (C) 2016 Gruv Shack Records


Another free track from Ultra Soul Project aka USP powered by Gruv Shack Records.




Gruv Shack Free Bees 2

Solid Love (USP Unplugged)

FREE

Breezing Soul Feat. Charlie Deep - Solid Love (USP Unplugged)

MNIKE bridges the gap between the HIP HOP and KWAITO, with a bit of HOUSE that will make listeners wanting more. Great vocal performance by NKULIMAC.

Lyrics and Vocals: Nkululeko Ndlamlenze
Composed and Co-produced: Dumisane 'Ultra Soul Project' Mwase
Co-Production: Siyabonga Nhlapho
(P) & (C) 2016 Gruv Shack Records


Mnike 

Free Download

NkuliMac - Mnike

Remixes

USP - Remixes

Music Is The Answer Remix

Music Is The Answer (Ultra Soul Project Remix)

Black Coffee Feat. Ribatone - Music Is The Answer (Ultra Soul Project Remix)

Gruv Shack Records presents Bee-Bar Ft. Tshepo N At Large on another level. A joint venture between brothers unleashes another sizzling hit tune entitled Mhrazana (a girl in isiNdebele) after their remix "Terryfic - Faith In You". Mhrazana offers the soulful side of afro deep. Lyrics are written and performed by Tshepo Ndala supplemented by Bee-Bar's massive beats production techniques. On remix duties we have Ultra Soul Project with a remix that speak for itself and sit very ell on the deep house scene.

Credit
1. Mhrazana (Original Mix)
2. Mhrazana (Ultra Soul Project Deep Mashup)

Lyrics, Vocals and Co-production: Tshepo N At Large
Music and Production: Bee-Bar
Remix: Ultra Soul Project
Art Direction: Tshepo N At Large
Artwork: Tshepo N At Large
Executive Producer: Ultra Soul Project
Mastering: Gruv Shack Mastering
Licensing: licensing@gruvshack.net
Publishing: Gruv Shack Music Publishing
(C) 2012 Gruv Shack Records

Bee-Bar Feat. Tshepo N At Large - Mhrazana

Time for the 14th installment on Gruv Shack Records. This time you get some really nice and energetic deep and soulful sounds from Ultra Soul Project. With his original "He Was Right Here", he delivers an epic deep journey, filled with superb bass lines that grabs your attention, and simple chord progression that will keep you on your toes. Not forgetting the beautiful, sultry voice of Khowcie that compliment the music in a soulful manner. This is sure to get those deep house floors moving. 

The one and only remix comes from Ultra Soul Project, showcasing his soulful interpretations with funky bass tones, old school claps, nice electric piano chords, moving pads, and soulful vocal elements of Khowcie. 

Credit 
1. Original Mix 
2. Instrumental Mix 
3. Ultra Soul Project Soulful Mashup 
4. Ultra Soul Project Reprise 

Lyrics and Vocals by Nomkhosi Masina 
Music and Production by Dumisane Mwase 
Executive Producer: Dumisane Mwase 
Art Direction by Ultra Soul Project 
Remix by Ultra Soul Project 
Artwork by Gruv Shack Design,South Africa  
Recorded @ Gruv Shack Studios,South Africa 
Mastering by Gruv Shack Mastering,South Africa  
Published by Gruv Shack Music Publishing 
(C) 2012 Gruv Shack Records

For Licensing or any other inquiries, please contact our Office:
contact@gruvshack.net
licensing@gruvshack.net

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Ultra Soul Project Ft. Khowcie - He Was Right Here

Gruv Shack Records is honored to bring you six brand new remixes of Music That Soothes Me by Joel Vibes & Bhunu Brill.

On remixes duties are critically acclaimed artists such as Kevin Julien, Bhunu Brill, Joel Vibes, Ultra Soul Project, Frana, and Tonalcaptiv, who have delivered monster tracks that have the energy to move any dance floor worldwide.

Credit
1. Bhunu Brill's Soul Dub
Remixing, additional music and production: Bhunu Brill
2. Frana's Raw Dub Classic Mix
Remixing, additional music and production:  Frana
3. Joe Vibes Underground Mix
Remixing, additional music and production: Joe Vibes
4. Kevin Julien Remix
Remixing, additional music and production: Kevin Julien 
5. ********
Remixing, additional music and production: *******
6. Tonalcaptiv Remix
Remixing, additional music and production: Tonalcaptiv 
7. Ultra Soul Project Deep Mashup
Remixing, additional music and production: Ultra Soul Project 

Producer: Joel Vibes 
Executive Producer: Ultra Soul Project
Art Direction: Joel Vibes 
Artwork: Gruv Shack Design
Mastering: Gruv Shack Mastering,South Africa  
(P) & © 2012 Gruv Shack Records

For Licensing or any other inquiries, please contact our Office:
contact@gruvshack.net
licensing@gruvshack.net

Joel Vibes & Bhunu Brill  - Music That Soothes Me (Part Two)

South African dj/producer Sihle Mahlangu better known as Tri-Deap makes his debut appearance on Gruv Shack Records with a 5 track EP entitled Musique Cafe. His range of interest is placed somewhere between deep and soulful house areas. He brings his vision of the above mentioned genres to the label and will surely direct the spotlight on him.

Credit
1. Symptoms Of The Problem (Original Mix)
2. Deck The Mind (Main Unplugged Mix)
3. Journey Across Gwebu Street (Original Mix)
4. Jazzy Friends (Original Mix)
5. Coming (Main Broken Mix)

All tracks composed, arranged, mixed, and produced by Tri-Deap
Executive producer: Ultra Soul Project
Art Direction by Tri-Deap
Artwork by Tri-Deap
Mastering by Gruv Shack Mastering, South Africa
Published by Gruv Shack Music Publishing
(C) 2013 Gruv Shack Records

For more info and licensing:
licensing@gruvshack.net
info@gruvshack.net

Distributed by Gotta Keep Faith Distribution

Tri-Deap - Cafe Musique EP

Gruv Shack Records presents the remixes of "Clueless by Tonalcaptiv". Most will remember the main mix from the It's All About House Vol 1 release which introduced Tonalcaptiv to the house scene. The main mix has been heavily featured on radio stations all over the world, and has proven to be an underground hit in the clubs. 
Joel Vibes and Ultra Soul Project provides their remix skills on this project and take the main mix to another level. 

Credit
1. Joel Vibes Remix
Remix and Additional Music Production: Joel Vibes 
2. Ultra Soul Project Classic Mashup
Remix and Additional Music Production: Ultra Soul Project 

Producer: Tonalcaptiv
Executive Producer: Ultra Soul Project
Remixers: Joel Vibes and Ultra Soul Project
Art Direction: Tonalcaptiv
Artwork: Gruv Shack Design
Published by Gruv Shack Music Publishing
(C) 2013 Gruv Shack Records

For more info and licensing: licensing@gruvshack.net
info@gruvshack.net

Distribution
Gotta Keep Faith DISTRIBUTION


Gruv Shack Records Team wish you Happy New Year 2013!

Tonalcaptiv - Clueless (incl. remixes from Joel Vibes and Ultra Soul Project) Teaser

South African label Gruv Shack Records presents the third instalment in 2013 with 2 extremely strong collection of new interpretations of Faith In You which was previously released on It's All About House Vol 1 that caused havoc in the underground scene. After some brilliant remixes and singles, Ultra Soul Project is here with new remixes of Faith In You. The new tracks are a balanced mixture of deep, soulful house, broken beat and nu jazz. 

Credit
1. Ultra Soul Project Broken Mashup
2. Ultra Soul Project Soulful Mashup

Written And Produced by Terryfic
Executive Producer: Ultra Soul Project
Artwork by Gruv Shack Design
Art Direction: Ultra Soul Project
Remixed by Ultra Soul Project
Mastering by Gruv Shack Mastering, South Africa 
Published by Gruv Shack Music Publishing
(C) 2013 Gruv Shack Records

For more info and licensing: 
licensing@gruvshack.net
info@gruvshack.net

Distribution
Gotta Keep Faith Distribution


Terryfic - Faith In You (Remixed by Ultra Soul Project)

Sole Junktion showcase their very first offering under the new and well established label hailing from South Africa, Gruv Shack Records. They bring us a well crafted package, being the original mix as well as 2 remixes by Gruv Shack Records very own head, Ultra Soul Project, both taking us on different journey's of calm and soothing sounds of soul with soft keys, lashing pads and noticeable baselines.

"Alright" is a piece of vox converted in what can be described as a print of fine art that which everyone can relate to, be it on the dance floors or elsewhere.

Credit:

1. Alright (Original Mix)
2. Alright (Ultra Soul Project Broken Mashup)
3. Alright (Ultra Soul Project Deep Mashup)

Written and Produced by Sole Junktion
Executive Producer Ultra Soul Project
Art Direction: Sole Junktion and Ultra Soul Project
Artwork: Gruv Shack Design
Remixes: Ultra Soul Project
Mastering: Gruv Shack Mastering
Publishing: Gruv Shack Music Publishing
© 2013 Gruv Shack Records


Sole Junktion - Alright (Incl. Ultra Soul Project Mixes)

Gruv Shack Records is flattered to welcome Boskay to the label with a brilliant ‘Sometimes’ single featuring Pat Edwards which is remixed by Vicmari, Ultra Soul Project and SerenadedPeople. 'Sometimes' is a deep house jam that is perfect for today’s underground dance floors. Another great release form Gruv Shack Records which should satisfy the deep and soulful house and broken beat/nu-jazz aficionados nicely. 

The first remix leads the release off with a wonderfully broken beat/nu-jazz banger that compliments the original and is in a completely different space, and is provided by Katlego Peo and Kgothatso Mashabane better known as SerenadedPeople.

The second remix is provided by Vicmari who is appearing for the first time to the label. Vicmari 'Sometimes' interpretation is a deep, hypnotic version that's full of meandering atmospheres, flickering accents and buzzing tones that really work well together.  

Next up is the label's head honcho Ultra Soul Project who needs no introduction and his discography is impressive with releases on Gruv Shack, Melomania, Umbo, just to name a few. Ultra Soul Project has transformed the track into a soulful masterpiece that's full of subtle melodic themes and catchy hooks that really standout here.

The title track closes the package with an up-tempo groove that's filled with hypnotic rhythms, full soulful vocal elements that work magic and grab your attention to make you sing along. Now press play and enjoy the music.

Credit
Lyrics and Vocals: Pat Edwards
Music and Production: Boskay 
Executive Producer: Ultra Soul Project
Art Direction: Boskay, Pat Edwards and Ultra Soul Project
Artwork: Gruv Shack Design
Remixes: SerenadedPeople , Vicmari, and Ultra Soul Project
Publishing: Gruv Shack Music Publishing
(C) 2013 Gruv Shack Records

For more info and licensing: 
licensing@gruvshack.net 
info@gruvshack.net

Distribution 
Gotta Keep Faith Distribution


Traxsource

Boskay Feat. Pat Edwards - Sometimes (Incl. SerenadedPeople, Vicmari, & Ultra Soul Project Remixes)

Ultra Soul Project - Italia (Original Mix)

Gruv Shack Records is very proud to bring an outstanding South African up and coming act (dj/producer) called V.P.S. Projects to the house scene. V.P.S. Projects produced a wicked soulful house interpretation that comes with amazing vocals of Thokozane entitled 'Thinking About You', making it a radio friendly song. You’ll find yourself hooked with just one listen.

Credit
Lyrics and Vocals: Thokozane Fekabe
Music and Prodution: V.P.S. Projects
Executive Producer: Ultra Soul Project
Artwork: Gruv Shack Design
V.P.S. Projects: Darrin ‘Dj Vitoto’ Shongwe,  Phetogo ‘DjP-cubed’ Legoale, and Temoso ‘Smallistic’ Malete
(P) & © 2013 Gruv Shack Records

For more info and licensing: 
licensing@gruvshack.net 
info@gruvshack.net

Distribution 
Gotta Keep Faith Distribution


V.P.S. Projects Feat. Thokozane - Thinking About You

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