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Fledging label Soul Quest return with number eleven in the series. House heads take note!
The A side opens proceedings with three emotive house numbers, with label co-founder Max Sinàl and King Crowney’s track ‘Intentions’ landing first. A smooth, soul-laden progression, with subtly placed muted trumpet throughout. From the ethereal vocal lines of Liv East through to the gentle breeze of the chords, this one is Soul Quest to its core.

Co-founder SIxm Sol lands next with ’NYBB’, a percussive groover that once again demonstrates a deft level of subtle interplay within the melodic layers. Dreamy vocal lines hit all the right notes alongside a blend of atmospheric pads and tinkling jazzy notes.

Wrapping up the A side, Hitch 93 presents ‘Uno, Dos, Tres, Four’, which features an ear worm of a chord progression weaves its way around a rock solid percussive foundation, as the vocals chime out through the middle that helps craft a deeply hypnotic atmosphere.

The B Side opens up with Rob Redford and his track ‘Garden Party’. This track focuses around an inspired ‘everybody loves the sunshine’ sample, and exudes big level, blue sky energy, with hands in the air feels throughout as the dance shifts with smiles all round.

Two prime house steppers land next, with ‘The Blues Kitchen’ by Soul Groove presenting a top quality drum pattern that entices whilst the vocal lines and engrossing melodic section wrapping the dance around its little finger; and finally, ‘Edith’ by Flying Moth may be short but its ever so sweet - skipping stepped grooves interlaced with a bass line that thuds to the rhythms of the heart, whilst the melodies atop stir the emotions ever so delicately.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Rrrrreal soulful house music, Soul Quest's rich roster has a strong identity and cohesion throughout; almost deliberately straying away from fly-by-night fashions and sticking true to their deep and soulful remit. Top stuff and a label to keep an eye for sure.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Max Sinal X Kingcrowney Ft. Liv East - Intentions 
A2. Slxm Sol - NYBB
A3. Hitch 93 - Uno, Dos, Tres, Four

B1. Rob Redford - Garden Party
B2. Soul Groove - Blues Kitchen
B3. Flying Moth - Edit