Various Artists- The Flavor Saver EP Vol. 8

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Staying consistently to its house music roots while openly embracing the evolving styles in the ever-growing music industry is what Salted Music does best. Established by the iconic music producer and DJ, Miguel Migs, Salted Music has garnered its place as one of the well-known house music labels in the world-- both in name and in sound. 


Featuring the sounds of Thor, James Dexter, Arco, and Franco de Mulero, "The Flavor Saver EP" Volume 8 is a palette of definitive tunes from both new and old artists on the label that further solidifies the fresh, groovy, and eclectic sounds of Salted Music!


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First in the release is the intoxicating deep-tech and vintage-sounding track from Thor, "Underground Sound (Git Dowichazz)". Next up is the smooth-flowing classic house track from James Dexter, "Give Me Something"--  the vocal snippets, rhodes, and the bustling snare-clap interplay really get the groove on!


Coming in with higher energy and intensified groove, "Don't Hold Back" by Arco really is one floor-filler! Of course, expect more rhode slicks, body-moving bass, and a fantastic snare roll on this one. "Soul Mood Mallorca" may be the last track in this release, but it definitely is not the least. . . Franco De Mulero brings this release to a close with a dazzling array of soul-shaking sounds straight from the Balearic Islands! 




Recommendation:


If you're a house music DJ and you're reading this review, get this release right now. You'll never know-- The Flavor Saver Vol. 8 may just save your life one day. . . 

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Muzzaik feat. Zaida- Work It [Remixes]

Dalmady and Milichovszki are the two guys behind Budapest-based house music project, Muzzaik. They have been working together since 2002, and their tracks have appeared on a number of top-notched labels like Hed Kandi, Ministry of Sound, Toolroom Records, Azuli Records, Spinnin', and Armada Music.

Paying homage to Muzzaik, soulful house producers, N'Dinga Gaba, Dave Mayer, and Ricky Inch each delivers two remixes and instrumentals for the 2006 classic soundtrack with Zaida, "Work It". Moreover, "Work It" is released under Dublife Music and is a Traxsource exclusive release until the 28th of September.

Work It (N'Dinga Gaba Remix / Instrumental)

Opening for the release are the soothing reinterpretations from N'Dinga Gaba. Having a very laid-back atmosphere really brings out the chill-out side of the record.

Work It (Dave Mayer Remix / Instrumental)

After his remix on Dave Strom & Ricky Inch's "I Don't Know", Dave Mayer is back with his hip chord-play and upbeat percussion. Moreover, Dave didn't forget to flawlessly incorporate the original elements of the track: from the sassy trumpet hooks to the guitar solo.

Work It (Ricky Inch Remix / You Got Rhythm Dub)

Of course, where there are groove, soul, and house music, there is Ricky Inch! We once again check out our favorite deep and soulful house artist Ricky as he unveils his takes on this Muzzaik-classic.

Inch starts off his remixes with lively beach-inspired percussions backed with flutes and piano samples. The tracks continue with a wide array of instrumental solos from the different brass instruments, to the fuzzy piano, to the very groovy bassline, and beyond. Ricky Inch's got rhythm, and the man of Estonia closes this release package with two of his undeniably irresistible remixes for "Work It"!

There we have it, Muzzaik's classic, four years later, falls into the hands of three brilliant producers in the scene, and the result-- a fresh set of reinterpretations packed with rhythm, groove, and soulful attitude!

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Soul Cola- In Luv

We fell in luv with their massive hits, "Hit the Morning Beat" and "Sandy Party". We danced to their soulful rhythms when they went deep and jazzy for Dave Storm & Ricky Inch's "I Don't Know". From Moscow with luv, Soul Cola appears once again on Soundscapes, but this time, with their latest release "In Luv", exclusively released under a London-based label, Dragonfruit Music.

Soul Cola is all about the jazz, the class, the funk, and the house music. The band consists of K. Smart and P. NoFrost, the two DJs and producers, Karina, the vocalist and lyricist, D. Antipov, the sound engineer, L. Klimin, the bassist, T. Nekrasov, the saxophonist, A. Papiy and Phil, the guitarists, and Daria, an occasional vocalist. Moreover, we have spotted Soul Cola in labels like Reelgroove, Barcoda, Coffee n Creme, SoulfulMood, Cabrio, and of course, Dragonfruit Music.

In Luv (Gustav Fabien Remix)

Opening the release is Gustav Fabien's remix, a funky-disco reinterpretation of the original. Expect the funky basslines and disco-influenced strings to steal the spotlight!

In Luv (Vincent Kwok Remix)

California-based house producer, Vincent Kwok also takes remix duties for Soul Cola. For this second track, we first hear the first of many saxophone solos in the series in this remix. The Vincent Kwok remix is the perfect steady alternative of "In Luv".

In Luv (Original Classic Mix)

Jazz is class. SC kicks in their first original craft of the release-- the original classic mix. If you like your tracks hip, upbeat, soulful, and dance-able, then this mix is for you! Of course, what is a Soul Cola release without its sassy saxophone solos-- well, they took that in mind and made sure people would hear that in this original classic mix.

In Luv (SC Synthetic Mix)

The Soul Cola Synthetic Mix caters a more atmospheric approach to "In Luv"-- an obvious depart from organic music components. Flanged stabs, reverbed pads, and a modulated bassline are just some of the cornerstones of this track. Oh yes, the saxophone-- it's still there!

In Luv (Arseniy & Jerym Remix)

Fellow Russian producer, Arseniy Chebyshev teams up with Jerym to produce his own jazzy version of "In Luv". With its punchy authentic drum patterns, the Arseniy & Jerym remix serves as the groovy counterpart of "In Luv".

In Luv (SC Classic Funked Up Dub)

The highly-acclaimed Funked Up sound of Soul Cola finally hits the release! With its breathtaking guitar rhythms, luscious funky basslines, and its sassy saxophone solos, Soul Cola adds their third and final version of "In Luv"!

In Luv (Astrologix Remix)

Finally the wildcard of this release-- a drum & bass remix of In Luv from Astrologix.

Now available on traxsource.com!

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