Review: Although nowhere near as famous as her husband Louie Vega, with whom she works with extensively, Ana 'Anane' Martins has still managed to amass a rather impressive discography over the last couple of decades. This epic compilation showcases some of her favourite cuts to date, including a handful of previously unheard gems and some high-profile remixes by other artists of her work. Highlights are plentiful from start to finish, with our picks including her warm tropical house cover of Bunny Mack classic 'Let Me Love You' (produced by Mike Dunn), Louie Vega's moonlit Latin house-meets-zouk rework of the steamy 'Bem Ma Mi', a suitably funky, loose-limbed and low-slung Masters at Work dub disco mix of 'Standing In Line' and a couple of luscious Manoo re-rubs of 'Let's Get High'.
Review: The series is the result of house legend Joey Negro's admiration for all the semi anonymous vinyl junkies that he has encountered on his own vinyl quests. Following the success of the Red Greg-compiled first instalment, we now have veteran radio broadcaster and soul aficionado Paul Phillips delivering his selection of long-lost classics. It's a veritable feast of rare disco releases (25 in all!), highlights of which include the glossy Philly sounds of State Department's "Slow Love", the Chic-isms of Pike's "Good Feelings", the digital electro-funk of Midnight Energy's "Saving Of My Love" and the sublime synth-soul of Ron Richardson's "Ooh Wee Babe".
Review: Second time around for the ninth volume in Papa Records' reliable Messages compilation strand, which first hit stores back in 2014. This edition has been expanded via the inclusion of two fresh exclusives from compiler Richard Earnshaw: his picturesque, sun-splashed, life-affirming 2022 revision of Jon Cutler's 'I'll Take You' and a pleasingly rich, soulful and piano-powered revision of he and Sebb Junior's 'Got Yo Lovin'. The rest of the collection remains as essential as it was eight years ago, with highlights of the deep and soulful house treats on offer including the chunky late-night wooziness of Earnshaw's hook-up with Eli Escobar, 'Sunday Morning', the jazzy and spiritual flex of Jimpster and Rich Medina's 'This Thing' and the low-slung, early morning bounce of 'Nina' by Eric Erickson.
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