Whoever says small labels are getting damaged by Record Store Day haven't heard what the Belgian Deep & Soulful house label Melodymathics unleashes on April 18th. Some of the country's finest, from the early and present House scene, are united on this 12" release. Raoul Belmans also know as Dj Raoul (Swirl People/Food Club/Silo), Raffa formerly know from soul and future jazz band 'Sweet Coffee' and labelowner Melodymann bring three feel good house cuts based around a self explanatory vocal motif 'Keep It Coming!' by one of Melodymathics residents 'Alex Agore'. It's this sort of euphoric House Music you can drop anytime in your set and just stand back watching a sea of arms raised in response More

Following the success of the Consumer EP by fellow label owner James Johnston comes the Praise EP by Alex Agore, and it's a true return to form for him on No Matter What. The record opens with the title track "Praise" - an inspired tribute to gospel music, keeping all the soul but reimagining it into something more infectious. Uplifting keys combine with vocals that will have you trying your best to sing-a-long, over a bass groove that holds it all together. "Falling" is a slower affair, with its dream-like chords, airy synthwork, cowbell hits and seamless hats. A perfect track to start a night or to end one. The B-side completes the package with two undeniable house jams. You will soon realise how much you like "There's No Love" when its skippy vocal is stuck in your head, hours after hearing it for the first time. "I Can Feel You" closes out the EP on a deeper note which will have you thinking of moments when the sun is about to rise, yet the night is far from over.
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After a smash debut release that had house heads from around the globe taking notice, No Matter What Records is back with a vengeance for their second release. This time around label co-founder Alex Agore takes the lead with 4 tracks of raw underground house deepness that channels the energy and spirit from dance floors of long ago. Alex kicks things off on side A with the beautiful "Stay Together". A sizzling cymbal slices its way through the twisting game between the warm bassline, brooding deep chords and soulful vocals creating a perfect harmony. Alex continues this momentum right into the inside cut of the A side with "It's Not Important". A bright heart felt piece that keeps it simple and focuses on what really matters: a warm bassline, cracking kick and deep shining chords that will force you let go of all your troubles. On the flip side, the outside cut's title says it all…"Feel It;" and if you don't, you may need to seek some type of medical attention. As velvety smooth bassline bounces along, generous key splashes rain down causing your head to uncontrollably nod in agreement. As Alex rides off into the sunset he leaves us with the anthem "Do You Believe?" that will convert even the most skeptical ear. As the unflinching bassline powers on, the infectious swinging kicks, claps and high hats will transport your mind, body and soul all the way back to Zanzibar.

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The next DDS Release comes from labelowner Gianni aka Washerman himself, this time under his moniker Azuni. Azuni is an older project founded by Gianni Siravo & Sven Lacoste in 2007. Sven left the project in 2011. Azuni already made themselfes a name with various 12" releases on labels like Drumpoet Community, Morris Audio, Boe & Quintessentials and an Album called "City Look" on Agnes label sthlmaudio back in 2008 which was very well received by the Deephouse Community. Azuni's "I Feel For You" reached Nr.1 position in the beatport deephouse download charts in 2009. Azuni's tracks have been played & charted by dj's like: Rolando, Delano Smith, Steve Bug, Milton Jackson and many more. After a long releasebreak Gianni reactivates the project and brings us two deep & sensual Azuni tracks on this release.
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Having previously reissued "I Want You To Know", the 1991 gem from Simonelli's Groove Committee project, Deep Down Slam now return with a remix package. Leading the way is Italian House producer Nicholas in collaboration with Marcoradi, with the original's vibe very much intact but complemented by some fresh new beats and arrangement. The Second Remix comes from French House producer DJ Steaw who brings the usual quality and gives the remix the classic Steaw touch we're used to know. Zurich based Italian producer Demetrio Giannice conjures the spirit of vintage Tom Moulton on his remix and Deep Down Slam have also included Simonelli's Original Bonus Beats version from 1991 that was mastered by legendary NYC mastering engineer Rick Essi More

Victor Simonelli's Groove Committee alias inspired much of the upbeat vocal house we hear today thanks to seminal releases on Nu Groove Records in the early '90s. Simonelli's "I Want You To Know", from the eponymous EP released in '91, enjoys a rerelease and remix overhaul on the upstart Deep Down Slam label. Inner Sense's Knows The Truth mix boosts the overall presence of Simonelli's original, by reinforcing the drums, hats and chords with deft touches of neoteric sound design, while Deep Down Slam label-head Washerman opts for cut up and interspersed vocals and loopy instrumentation in his mix. French house ball of fire Kool Vibe, turns up the heat - and punch - in his chord riffing remix, paying homage to a originator that's no doubt influenced his own productions More