MAKIN150 – Dezaray Dawn “The Real Deal” (inc Frankie Feliciano Club Edit)

Here’s something special that house music heads have has been waiting for some while now and to celebrate our 9th year in the business and 150th release we bring you the full digital mixes of “The Real Deal” featuring extra bonus Frankie Feliciano club edit!

Now, our man Kai Alce from Atlanta , NDATL’s finest Producer/DJ who’s responsible for bringing out a lot of quality deep soulful house over the last decade brings his original yet unique sound and skills once again. Combining with Nubian Singer, song writer Dezaray Dawn, Dezaray is an exciting new artist on the future soul scene, possessing a voice which resonates with a wealth of both emotion and experience.When Dezaray sings, the listener is transported not only by the superior quality of her voice but also by the depth of feeling with which she imbues each song. Dezaray’s music is soul music at it’s finest – occasionally raw, often sweet, but always emotional and from the heart. Dezaray is definately Makin’ Moves and certainly “The Real Deal”!

Produced by Kai Alce for NDATL Muzik

Vocals recorded & performed by Dezaray Dawn

Club edit performed by Frankie Feliciano

Vocals written by Dezaray Dawn, Frazier

Keys by Delvyn W

Trumpet by Dashill Smith

Mixed & Mastered by Toni Economides

Executive producers : Jamesey & Matt LS (Makin’ Moves Records)

Purchase exclusively via Traxsource on Friday 23rd July 2021 - https://www.traxsource.com/title/1639565/the-real-deal-inc-frankie-feliciano-edit



MAKIN149 – Sheldon “So” Goode “Dreaming

Sheldon So Goode, a native of Newark,NJ is a multi-Instrumentalist producer/engineer. His background is R’n'B and Gospel although he is no stranger to the soulful house scene with multiple releases on Makin’ Moves Records amongst other labels including his own ‘So Goode Music’ stable. We’re glad to be releasing something that’s been in the works for sometime and now finally showcasing Sheldon’s creativity on song writing with ‘Dreaming’. the first of two releases from the grammy nominated singer. We hope you enjoy.

Lyrics written & Performed By Sheldon So’ Goode

Purchase exclusively from traxsource from Friday 2nd July 2021 - https://www.traxsource.com/title/1617145/dreaming



MAKIN148 – DaSoul & Niko M featuring Stephanie Cooke “No Stopping Us” (Dazzle Drums & Deep Soul Syndicate Remixes)

Makin’ Moves records present another remix package with our friends from Italy. Producers DaSoul (who already has a number of hits on Makin’ Moves) & Niko M with legendary singer/ songwriter Ms Stephanie Cooke.

First up we have remixes from the soulful house elite that is Sean Ali & Munk Julious together as Deep Soul Syndicate, our friends from Japan, Kei & Nagi, better known as Dazzle Drums. And an updated 2021 remix from Dasoul himself.

Stephanie Cooke is a singer/songwriter whose roots are based in urban Newark, NJ. Born and raised there, she grew up in church like many in the music industry, and found her beginnings in the choir and in small groups as she developed her singing and arranging skills.For much of the past 20 years she has made her home as an artist in dance music recording songs on many labels around the globe. And to this day, still provides us with music that inspires, uplifts and enriches the mind, heart and spirit.
We hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

Lyrics written and performed by Stephanie Cooke
Deep Soul Syndicate Remix performed by Sean Ali
Dazzle Drums Remix performed by Kei & Nagi
2021 version performed by Dasoul
Executive producers: Jamesey & Matt LS

Available exclusively via our Bandcamp page from Monday 14th June https://makinmoves2.bandcamp.com/album/no-stopping-us-inc-dazzle-drums-deepsoul-syndicate-remixes



MAKIN147 – Danny Clark & Jay Benham ft Robert Owens “I Knew You” (Arnaud D Remixes)

We welcome back the very talented and gifted singer, songwriter, producer, with many strings to his bow, Robert has not so much embellished house music as played a large part in defining it.

Re-releasing and remixing a classic vocal, with an array of mixes by our guy Arnaud D who does not disappoint for those of you who want to get deep into vibe, whether through the bass lines and striking chords, or the drums mix for the alternative. We hope you enjoy and play it loud!

Available on Traxsource from Friday 4th June 2021 - https://www.traxsource.com/title/1595165/i-knew-you-arnaud-d-remixes



MAKIN145 – Peri X “Butterflies” (Doug Gomez Remix)

Butterflies’ is performed by the very talented soulful songstress who goes by the name of ‘Peri X’. Already makin’ waves in dance music scene here in the UK and topping the number 1 spot on Traxsource Afro charts with her debut single ‘Closer’. We now follow up with the second remix release on Makin’ Moves and calling on Merecumbe Records head honcho, Doug Gomez on production doing what he does best, providing that afro/latin vibe and rhythm for the dance floor.

Credits

Remixed performed by Doug Gomez for Merecumbe Recordings

Song performed by Peri X
Lyrics written by Peri X, Hhamal Blake, Troy Jodie Nova Hudson
Mastering by Doug Gomez
Executive Producers : Matt LS & Jamesey

Pre-order exclusively via Traxsource.com from Friday 30th April 2021 https://www.traxsource.com/title/1577656/butterflies-doug-gomez-remix



MAKIN144 – Sol Brown featuring Selina Campbell “Wide Awake” (Fizzikz Remix)

Sol Brown featuring UK songstress Selina Campbell who are no strangers to Makin’ Moves. Wide Awake which was originally produced by Sol now gets revisited and remixed in time for the spring break by an aspiring producer by the name Fizzikx. Who has been making a name for himself releasing his own music on his imprint ‘Vibe n Soul Music’. Bringing the spring summer & Jazzy vibes to this release which has a complimenting contrast to the original an vocals performed by Selina. We hope you enjoy.

Written by Sol Brown & Selina Campbell

Remixed performed by Fizzikx for Vibe N Soul Music

Executive Producers: Matt L-S & Jamesey

Available exclusively via Traxsource.com from Monday 26th April 2021 https://www.traxsource.com/title/1562340/wide-awake-fizzikx-remix



MAKIN143 – Kemeticjust presents “Just One” – “Ignited EP”

Here we have igniting his debut on Makin’ Moves is an absolute solid & quality dance EP from Justin Chapman of Kemeticjust, aka Just One.. Expressing his multiple talents to produce this exquisite blend of deep, soulful, jazzy and tech house combined with uplifting vocals that will resonate with many. Something for everyone on this EP, wether the deep Househeads vocal house mix or the ’Bruk Mix’ which the lyrics are cleverly re arranged and displays Justin’s wordplay skills. Onto the ’Meditech Mix’ which is more for the deeper heads with a driving bass line layered with striking chords which will keep the feet moving an heads bopping on the dancefloor. We’re really pleased to be releasing this for you now. Enjoy.

Credits

All tracks written, produced and performed by Justin Chapman.

Mastered by Justin Chapman for Xenith1dersounds / Copyright 2021 Xenith1dersounds

Purchase exclusively via Traxsource.com on 9th April 2021 - https://www.traxsource.com/title/1562341/ignited-ep


MAKIN142 – Kenny Bobien “Movin’ On” (Arnaud D Remix)

This is the second single to be released this year on Makin’ Moves Records with the ‘Godfather of Gospel house” Kenny Bobien. As always, Kenny’s lyrics are filled with energy and positivity which is very much needed throughout the last year of 2020/21. “I’ve come to far, I won’t give up, I won’t turn back, I’m MOVIN’ ON”. These meaningful lyrics laced down over an uptempo & quality re production from our man from France, Arnaud D. This one is surely to go own well and catch a vibe wherever played.

Credits

Performed & written by Kenny Bobbin

Remix produced by Arnaud D

Available exclusively via Traxsource.com from 26th March 2020


MAKIN140 – Reggie Steele presents Christie Love “Show Ya” (Manoo Remixes)

Makin’ Moves records are excited to welcome back Manoo from Lyon with his spin and remixes (Pt.1) of “Show Ya”. Originally produced by Reggie Steele from New Jersey in 2020, Manoo brings forth his signature afro & hypnotic vibe to this version yet still compliments the soulful vocals by Christie Love, with a dub mix that will definitely keep heads moving.

Remix performed by Manoo

Vocals performed by Christie Love

Vocals written by Christie Love & Reggie Steele.

Mastering by Clinton McCreery

Executive Producers : Jamesey & Matt LS

Available to purchase via traxsource from Friday 20th March 2021 - https://www.traxsource.com/title/1542468/show-ya-manoo-remix



MAKIN141 – Wipe The Needle “Lo Custom Fit EP”

Lo Custom Fit produced by the man who knows no boundaries, Mr Lee Gomez aka Wipe The Needle, expresses yet again his musical talents and takes us on a soulful yet deeper and broken beat journey on this EP.

Firstly setting the tone with the first single ‘Black Bird’ collaborating with spoken word artist and poet Tshaka Campbell. Performing vocals on Life’s struggle in finding ourselves and what we can discover once we open our minds.
“Lo Custom Fit” to us is for the dancers with striking synths chords, piano rifts with broken beats along creating a vibe for those who love to dance and get lost in the music.
And once again with “Inhuman” which takes us on another journey where the bassline is submerged and intertwines with strings that of a melodic structure that will get your toes tapping and head nodding!Written, produced and arranged by Lee Gomez

“Black Bird” Vocals performed by Tshaka Campbell

Mixed & Mastered by Toni Economides

Executive producers: Jamesey & Matt LS

Purchase exclusively from Traxsource from Friday 12th March 2021 - https://www.traxsource.com/title/1543282/lo-custom-fit-ep