Review: LCGC feat. Annette Bowen - Rather Be (Ayce Remixes) (Papa Records)

LCGC and Papa Records have teamed up with Ayce so that we'd 'Rather Be' listening to Annette Bowen all day - prepare yourself!

Wow! What a follow up to last months' previous release on Papa Records, Soledrifter's 'Too Loud' feat. Alexandra Morrison, the Tedd Patterson Remixes (see review HERE) but did they know, hen it comesw to Ayce Remix of 'Rather Be' you just can't be TOO LOUD, TOO JAZZ FUNKY, TOO SOULFUL or just TOO FULL OF JOY TO BE DANCIN' TO THIS ONE!

You can definitely feel it as the LCGC (aka  London Community Gospel Choir) give Annette Bowen a lead but there's an equally cool 8 minute instrumental version too1

This is as hot as Chris at Canvey Island diggin' in the Goldmine as the 'Rather Be' sets sail on the Thames to the world of dancefloor happy.

Artist: LCGC feat. Annette Bowen 

Title: Rather Be (Ayce Remixes) 

Release date: 1st November, 2024

Label : Papa Records

Catalog Number : PAPA156

Format :Digital / Bandcamp 

Review: Soledrifter feat. Alexandra Morrison – Too Loud (Tedd Patterson Remixes)(Papa Records)

When can "too loud" be too loud? Tedd Patterson has a idea on the remix of Soledrifter's original track.

Towards the end of May we had the original single out on Papa Records (see review HERE) but now the Canadian's Soledrifter and Alexandra Morrison, have had a 'Funknasty' rework a quatre (remix, edit, dub and beats).

I feared for Ms. Morrison's physical safety on the original but Tedd's funk has a dark underbelly that suits the Carrie sub-plot OST on the dancefloor - a true funky David Byrne inspired thriller.

Just in time for that end of year party season, this is "TOO LOUD" - clear your throat now; be prepared for a reflux extension - even a Acid Reflux Extension!

Artist: Soledrifter feat. Alexandra Morrison 

Title: Too Loud (Tedd Patterson Remixes)

Release date: 11th October, 2024

Label : Papa Records

Catalog Number : PAPA155 

Format : 12" / Digital / Bandcamp 

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Review: Soledrifter feat. Alexandra Morrison – Too Loud (Papa Records)

When came too loud not be loud enough?  When you need to keep 'Too Loud' by Soledrifter (featuring Alexandra Morrision) on repeat... all day!

This is so 'UP' and bouncey you really do want to keep it on all day and it's been so worth the wait since this equally enjoyable 'The Sound Of Life' by Sebb Junior from Papa Records (see review HERE).

I'm not particular well travelled but I did spend a few hours in Halifax (that's the airport in Canada not Yorkshire although I have been there on a wet Tuesday night) and I just find it hard to imagine Soledrifter (Russian born Dmitry Meshcheryakov) pumping out such a knock-out house track (aided by fellow Canadian Alexandra Morrison's low key vocals).  This is so hypnotic, at one stage I thought she was singing "Tim Flowers" instead of "Too Loud" (Ed. what are you on?) and hoping her acid reflux gets better; now there's a thought - acid remix?

This is going to be so big; sorry BIG! Love it.

Artist: Soledrifter feat. Alexandra Morrison 

Title: Too Loud

Release date: 31st May, 2024

Label : Papa Records

Catalog Number : PAPA154 

Format : 12" / Digital / Bandcamp 

Review: Sebb Junior – Sound Of Life (Papa Records)

If you're not sure what a records on Papa Records sounds like, just check out Sebb Junior's new track, 'Sound Of Life' and it's classic uptempo deep house with bouncey soul and a bit of Northern vibes to keep that sprung floor moving all night long.

You've got a original vocal mix, an instrumental and a radio edit for all occasions.

French DJ/producer Sebb is apparently now living in Grenada, Spain and if you were aroud at the start of last year, you'll remembeer the hit, Reel People x Sebb Junior featuring Smith, 'Holla If You See Me'.

And can it be coincidence that being released on the same day is the compilation 'Soulful, Deep & Dope Ibiza 2023 on Reel People Music (see review HERE) so put the two together, it makes for a stunning time with the sound of life itself.

Artist:Sebb Junior

Title: Sound OF Life

Release date: 28th July, 2023

Label : Papa Records

Catalog Number : PAPA153 /   Digital / Bandcamp