Bill Withers - Use Me (Jackson Breit and Carneyval Remix)

The 70's has never sounded so fresh.  A collaboration between Jackson Breit and Carneyval, the two artists have redone Bill Withers' funky and soulful disco classic Use Me. It was dropped on Soundcloud a while back, but I just stumbled across it while doing the writeup and background for the remix of Kendrick Lamar that I posted earlier in the week.

This revision of the original maintains much of the original instrumentation and even some of Bill Withers' vocals through sampling, but the overall feel is very much modernized, along with the addition of Jackson Breit's own vocals and original lyrics.  Have a listen for yourself, and then hit the shopping cart in the player below to download your free copy of this awesome revision of a classic.

- KJ

Best of DeepWit Vol. 3 [DeepWit Recordings]

If you're looking for a sophisticated deep house compilation to add to your collection for the summer, look no further than Best Of DeepWit Vol. 3, the latest iteration of DeepWit Recordings' artist compilations. This one has a flavour for every style of deep house, whether you like things to be a bit more subtle and brooding, or if you like a little bit more punch (as I do). It's also super fresh, having just been released yesterday.

For me, the higher energy standouts on the compilation are Ivan Garci's No Lights (which if you like it, make sure to check his release in the Remixed By series from a little while back) and Enough (Nuff' Said Remix) by Tony S - those slightly muted high keys really get me. I also can't forget about the classic feel exhibited on Demarkus Lewis' remix of Miles Away, originally by Agent Libre, which is a new pseudonym for Montreal artist Reagan Grey.

On the more laid back side, I really enjoy the jazzy elements in E.M.M.E.'s The Needle On The Record, along with Angelo Mele's Good Morning Soul remixed by DeepWit label boss Alvaro Hylander.

As previously stated, if you're looking for a true deep house compilation for this summer, the Best Of DeepWit Vol. 3 is it.  Head over to Beatport to grab your copy, or save some money by buying directly from the label on Bandcamp.

- KJ

Julio Bashmore - Holding On ft. Sam Dew

"I'm holding on, I'm holding on for love." The newest track revealed by Julio Bashmore for his upcoming debut album Knockin' Boots is one for the idealists out there who are waiting for what feels just right. Holding On features the vocals of Sam Dew, and is a really funky piece of house music. This is some feel good and let go dance music.

Although this is Julio Bashmore's debut album, if you haven't heard of him by this point already, we have no idea where you've been for the past number of years, but it certainly wasn't following international house music. If you need a refresher, try Au Seve on for size. Now that you've become reacquainted, check out the other tracks that will appear on Knockin' Boots that have already been put up on Julio Bashmore's Soundcloud Page - Simple Love, Rhythm of Auld (both featuring J'Danna), and Kong (which features Bixby). The sampling already up gives a pretty solid feel for the vibe the rest of the 12-track album might have - which seems to be a great mixture of funky disco and classic house.

The full album will be dropping on July 10th on Bashmore's own label, Broadwalk Records.  Until it drops, we'll be rocking the streams of these 4 tracks.

- KJ

Hardrive - Deep Inside (Low Steppa Remix)

Hardrive's 1993 classic and frequently sampled Deep Inside has recently gotten the fresh remix treatment from a number of great artists such as Shadow Child, Kenny Dope, and Harry Romero, and are featured on a brand new release from the iconic label Strictly Rhythm. This post however, is obviously focused on the Low Steppa remix, as he's done some really cool work at blending his signature production style and sound with the instantly recognizable Deep Inside.

Check out the Low Steppa remix featured below, or check out previews of all the remixes featured on the release on Strictly Rhythm's Soundcloud page here.

- KJ

Rose - No Good [Free EP]

Rose delivers a fresh and energetic rework of a classic house vocal in No Good. Keeping an old school flavour with pure piano chords alongside intricate synth work and cut and pitched vocals, this track really stands out as something a bit different.  Enjoyable from start to finish.

This was released as a full free EP with remixes of No Good by Prizm as well as a collaborative remix coming from TONIIA and Santiago. Make sure to grab the full EP and check out each of the artists Soundcloud accounts as linked above for more great music, much of it released for free as well.

- KJ