Phuture Sole Recordings continue to deliver the goods in the form of quality, cutting-edge house music. On this project, the mighty Blaze add their Midas touch to 280 West & Diamond Temple' s original piece which was earlier released (on the same imprint) in 2004. Blaze's "Roots" version does not stray away from the previous original offering, in that it purveys a similar take home message as the first: a gentle, and harmonious vocal journey!

Of course, Kevin Hedge's typical production style is showcased here, together with percussive elements, subtle piano riffs, and a groovy, underlying bassline that blends the whole song wonderfully.

In addition to the vocal and instrumental versions, we also find a quasi, pianopella-ish 4-minute "Temple Dynasty Mix", which is beautifully arranged and vocally performed by Felicia Temple: a downtempo gem!!!!

Wondering what PS-007 will sound like!!!!!!!!!



Artist: KENNY BOBIEN f/ ANN NESBY
Title: "Spread Love"
Label: Soul Groove
Format: CDR (SGR-009)

Probably considered as one of 2004's biggest and most talked about vocal track, "Spread Love" is a marriage between lush garage production and soaring, spirit-moving vocals. While the veteran coupling of Bobien and Nesby hold it down sho' nuff on the vocal tip, LLV handles business as usual on the production side of things, offering us a peak into his more gospel-oriented house influences. And as expected, this all-star team comes through with mucho flying colours!

Pundits will not only be content with the main "Shelter Mix", but will also be enlightened by 3 other very DJ-friendlyversions: "Shelter Beats", "Roots Mix" and "Spirit Dub".

Of note are the background vocal offerings of Michelle Weeks, Stephanie Cooke, Dawn Tallman, and Maurice Lauchner, most of whom are considered as top notch solo vocalists on their own.

On this, their 9th release, Soul Groove Records and executive producer, Shaheer Williams, demonstrate just how much they mean business!!!



Review by Michael Terzian sinister@deepvibes.org