The master at work himself, Louie Vega has excelled himself with his new album and he continues to deliver the goods not only on his very own Vega Records imprint, but also his recent remixes have been outstanding. ‘Weekend Love’, the new offering by Mike Steva on Osunlade’s Yoruba label takes you back to a time when love made you smile, featuring the voices of Melbourne’s own Motty & Siobhan, the perfect vocal duo bringing it all together. Louie keeps the soul of the original while delivering a level of house music flair that only he can. Vega’s Roots NYC Mix is reminiscent of his classic material; this one is certain to have you vibing to the bassline and is an absolute floor filler.
The flip side brings you two deep cuts of ‘Pelagonia’, the first of which is from up- and-comer At One. His chunky drums and spaced out horns will take you on a hypnotic journey. As the vocal chants come in they seem to remove all doubt; this deep, late night cut is a must have. Closing out this EP is Yoruba honcho Osunlade’s Yoruba Soul mix. A heavy, percussion-driven jam that boasts floor-ready bass and clever use of the original horn section, as it builds into a climax this tune is sure to heat up your summer.
House music doesn’t get much better than this, be sure!
4.5 out of 5
Reviewed by Mannix
