Soulshine

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Continuing down the candlelit path toward chill nirvana, DJ Cam’s Soulshine further separates the DJ from his dirtier hip-hop origins with a slow and steady stream of relaxed Euro-groove. It’s a far cry from the Mad Blunted Jazz that typified his early work, as the druggy mishmash of breakbeat, funk and ambience has given way to the kind of electronic music you can play for your parents. There’s nothing wrong with that really, since even watered-down Cam beats 95% of what passes for downtempo these days. Furthermore, the Parisian still breaks out his turntables and MCs here and there injecting some messy life force into songs like "Condor" and "Voodoo Child." Once on track to reinvent the wheel however, DJ Cam now seems happy to let the top down, settle back, and let the wind blow through his hair. (NOTE: This domestic version contains a bonus remix disc.) --Matthew Cooke

Soulshine,DJ Cam,Koch Records,Ambient Breakbeat,Dance,Dance Music,Downbeat,Pop,Trip-Hop

Average customer rating: One extremely "Soulful Session" (FOR REAL)

Soulshine Soulful Session, Vol. 4: Mixed by Louis Bendetti Various Artists Manufacturer: Clubstar Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000AP415U Release Date: 2005-10-10

Tracks:

1. Hold on to Me - Kenny Bobian,
2. Desire [Frankie Feliciano Mix] - Double
3. Summertime
4. Take Me Home [Maw Instrumental] - Sarah Devine
5. In My Life [Main Vocal] - Jay-J,
6. Spread Love [Louis Benedetti's Dub] - Chris Dockins
7. Journey [Sweet Abraham's Raw Jack] - Steal Vybe
8. Waiting Is Over [83 West Mix]
9. Bar a Thym - Kerri Chandler
10. Watcha Gonna Do - Jon Cutler,
11. It's Your Life [Louis Benedetti's Dub] - Boulevard East,
12. 7 Minutes of Drums - Louis Benedetti
13. I Can Tell - Sterling Ensemble
14. Melodic Moment While Spinning Around - Steal Vybe
15. Running Away

Album Details

The Head of the Highly Respected Soulshine Label Returns with the Follow Up to the Successful Third Volume. The Trackslist Reads Like the Who's who of Quality House Music, Like the Highly Touted "Bar a Thym" by Kerri Chanlder as Well as "Watcha Gonna Do" by Jon Cutler and Michael Watford, a Highlight at the 2005 Wintermusicconference. The Two Singing House-legends Kenny Bobien and Stephanie Cooke Are Featured with their Track "Hold on to Me", the Masters at Work Are on Board with their Remix of Sarah Devine and also the Westcoast-hero who Just Moved to the Eastcoast, Jay-j, Delivers his Track "in My Life" Together with Jo Jo Hailey. Further Bignames Like Frankie Feliciano, Faze Action, Steal Vybe and Many More Are on this Album. Bendetti Includes Some of his Own Productions and Remixes and it was Definitely Worth to Wait! Highest Quality as Usual! this Mix Will Satisfy Househeadz and People with Soul in their Hearts!

Customer Reviews:

One extremely "Soulful Session" (FOR REAL).......2007-07-29

For this review I will g track-by-track.

Track one delivers the goods. The vocal chemistry between Kenny Bobien and Stephanie Cooke is evident. I'm looking forward to more duets from them. Track two is really the mood setter, in true Frankie Feliciano style - superb! Track three belongs right where it is - believe me!!! Then there is track four. Well, I'll just say that it belongs where it is, too. Track five changes the vibe just a bit, but then again this is a Louis Benedetti mix compilation, so expect nothing different. Then we go into track six - amazing stuff here. Music with a message: "Spread Love", and who better to deliver the message than Charles Dockins! But guess what, the vibe changes again with the next track - no problem! Here we dip into a little deep house-ness, then we change things just a bit again with the next track. There's nothing like a good vocal to go behind a thumping bassline. Speaking of thumping basslines, there are of course tracks nine and ten - enough said! Next we get a couple of examples of why Louis is "The Man". His mixes/productions are great! The next track has a commanding vocal - and if you find Louis' remix it is a must have. The next track cools things down a bit, signifying the close of the set. However, there is the "real" closer as the last track, since the tempo is also slowed down.

All in all this is a fabulous CD. I am now anxiously awaiting Volume 5!

Average customer rating: This Isn't "Mad Blunted Jazz"....(But then, What is???) facts and fiction! Why are people so one-sided? Very Disappointing Beware of the 'out of place' material

Soulshine DJ Cam Manufacturer: Koch Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music International Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Revisited By DJ-Kicks The French Connection Liquid Hip Hop Fillet of Soul: Opus 2 ASIN: B00008BXJW Release Date: 2003-03-25

Tracks:

1. Summer In Paris
2. Welcome To Soulshine
3. Love Junkee
4. For Aaliyah
5. Condor (Espionage)
6. To Be Continued
7. Child's Play
8. The Show
9. Bounce
10. Soulshine
11. 3/4 Interlude
12. He's Gone
13. Afu Ra Interlude
14. Voodoo Child (DJ Premier Remix)
15. Elevation

Tracks:

1. Summer In Paris (Instrumental)
2. Elevation (Filet Of Soul Remix)
3. Love Junkee (Dub Mix)
4. He's Gone (Kid Loco Remix)
5. Camsoulshinechat

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Continuing down the candlelit path toward chill nirvana, DJ Cam's Soulshine further separates the DJ from his dirtier hip-hop origins with a slow and steady stream of relaxed Euro-groove. It's a far cry from the Mad Blunted Jazz that typified his early work, as the druggy mishmash of breakbeat, funk and ambience has given way to the kind of electronic music you can play for your parents. There's nothing wrong with that really, since even watered-down Cam beats 95% of what passes for downtempo these days. Furthermore, the Parisian still breaks out his turntables and MCs here and there injecting some messy life force into songs like "Condor" and "Voodoo Child." Once on track to reinvent the wheel however, DJ Cam now seems happy to let the top down, settle back, and let the wind blow through his hair. (NOTE: This domestic version contains a bonus remix disc.) --Matthew Cooke

Customer Reviews:

This Isn't "Mad Blunted Jazz"....(But then, What is???).......2007-02-26

DJ Cam, has had something of a tough time of it, since producing his landmark release "Mad Blunted Jazz", a Trip-Hop /Turntable/Jazz, inspired album, that brilliantly moved through slow Cerebral and Restrained Breakbeat, Hip-Hop, Trip-hop & Jazz, that it immediately won him, a whole load of New fans, as his stunning amalgamation of Druggy Beats, and Ambient moods, set him apart for other similar DJ's. And as such, he's virtually spent the remaining years trying to live up to his (exceptional) former glories. (similar in a way to DJ Shadow, with his "Entroducing" album). Fortunately (or Unfortunately depending on your viewpoint), Dj Cam, hasn't seemed preoccupied with trying to replicate "Mad Blunted Jazz", and has gone on his own increasingly erratic path, releasing a multitude of differently themed albums (although all largely fall under the Trip-Hop/Hip-Hop genre), to an increasingly indifferent general public, eager to see him follow up "Mad Blunted...".

For Soulshine.....Cam has decided that a radical change of musical direction is needed, and he's shifted his production, and Djing skills into something more related to Acid Jazz / European Jazz. So most of the beats, and Hip-Hop of previous work is (Mostly) out, and in comes a much smoother and more intimate sound, that pays tribute to the British acid jazz scene, of the Mid 90's. This means employing a live band to bring his sound into focus, and utilizing a variety of Vocalists to express these ideas into some sort of crossover of sensual, breezy groove-laded music.

This is music that feels like it's being performed at a slightly pretentious club, full of musical scenesters. With the performances virtually immaculate throughout, and with Cam's direction and involvement smooth and unhurried....he's skilfully able to make hip hop sound like jazz, jazz sound like R&B, and R&B sound like Jazz. turntablism, rapping, singing are all beautifully woven into each other, with each perfectly complementing each other. And it's here that, DJ Cam brings together selections, that sound tighter and more focused than some of his other work, as well as being varied in length and style, perfectly showcases the broad diversity of his influences and articulation of music. Admittedly, these nothing here this is as immediately `head-bobbing' as some of his more Hip-hop produced work, but then you have to understand that this album is going after a completely different mood (or indeed Crowd), and the Neo-soul flourishes, the restrained instrumentation, and the almost ambient feel, brings this far more into line with something like the sublime "Guru's - Jazzmattazz", than someone like "Dj Krush" or "DJ Shadow".

This is a beautifully constructed and performed album, that on occasion can seem a little preoccupied with maintaining a cool image. But to mark the music down on those terms seems foolish, as what is delivered here is a stunning example of Cam's ability to not pigeon-hole himself in re-making the same albums over-&-over again. And has instead choose to explore his other musical interests, and has done so with such an impressive and organic feel, that he certainly has a lot more to offer than many initially thought. And this is going to be the main stumbling block for most listeners.....the presence of "Mad Blunted..." looms large over everything that Dj Cam has produced, (and indeed will ever produce), and will always be lovingly referred to, in reference to Cam's best work. And the classic mistake most will make with this album (Soulshine), is that they'll be expecting something akin to his trip-hop/Hip-Hop work, and instead of the dusty beats and blunted sounds of yesteryear, what they'll hear is smooth Soul/Jazz/downtempo fusions (with a little trip-hop), and immediately reject this album as garbage. Such is the brilliance of "Mad Blunted...." That Cam is literally handicapped by his former glories. Sure, this album (Soulshine) couldn't hope to stand with "Mad Blunted..." as his best work, but if Dj Cam's name wasn't on the Cd Case, and this was the work of some unknown artist, we'd all be hailing this is a fantastic debut, by a very promising new (jazz-orientated) downtempo talent. So before you consider trying this, banish all thoughts of "Mad Blunted...", and approach this with an open-mind (ear?), and tell me that this isn't a 4-5 star worthy album??

facts and fiction!.......2005-11-15

looks as if cam has stirred up some spirits with his piece...undoubtably an artist has the right to defy the gravity provided by his fans, and sometimes does tricks. Where is the trickery the all too well known magic attributed to dj-ing, i was also troubled by the slow pace- evidently classy- on this album broken only by condor a reminisce of the older cam. as i aqm not an old cam listener, i can only point out, that whatever this guy is doing on this jazzy, apparently swampy terrain, he is doing a hell of good job.......

Why are people so one-sided?.......2004-03-21

almost all of the reviews on this album are negative. Probably becuase they're mostly by hardcore hip-hop/trip-hop fans. I can see that these people are wanting to hear the mad breakbeats and crazy turntable tricks that we'de usually hear from dj cam, the hip-hop aspect. However, many people are so ONE-SIDED and IGNORANT that they don't even know the roots of the hip-hop we hear today, good or bad (exm. lil' john & the eastside boyz=bad, the roots=good.) Hip-hop came from r&b/soul, r&b/soul came from blues, blues is a form of jazz. So, all dj cam is doing is tracing his roots, trying to open peoples heads to jazz and other music, but we are so preoccupied with 50cent and G-unit on mtv that we won't even open our ears. All i'm saying is that the people who think this album is "completely worthless" should listen to it again and try to understand what what he's doing, his chords changes are getting more complicated and that makes it harder for people without true love for music to hear. If you still don't like, that's your opinion but people need to have and open mind and learn abouts roots before saying they know everyting about the tree. I thought this album was great

Very Disappointing.......2003-12-16

If it wasn't for Voodoo Child, this CD would be completely worthless, it's painful.

Beware of the 'out of place' material.......2003-04-09

if u happen to be so into trance, hip hop, housey music that blarring to our stereo for the moment.dont buy this album. this is an acid jazz album. which is the main backbone for the whole sound of the album.DJ Cam might have his own opinion about being off place from his other DJ collegue. Cam try to be on his own.and this album prove that. I recommend this album only for ppl who are into experimental music,anggun-dj cam fans,and ppl who can accept any type of music.if ur not in one of those criteria...fuugggeedboutittt....u better get deep forest's new album-'music detected' instead.

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Soulshine Soulful Session, Vol. 4: Mixed by Louis Bendetti Various Artists Manufacturer: Clubstar Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BU0C34 Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. Hold on to Me - Kenny Bobian,
2. Desire [Frankie Feliciano Mix] - Double
3. Summertime
4. Take Me Home [Maw Instrumental] - Sarah Devine
5. In My Life [Main Vocal] - Jay-J,
6. Spread Love [Louis Benedetti's Dub] - Chris Dockins
7. Journey [Sweet Abraham's Raw Jack] - Steal Vybe
8. Waiting Is Over [83 West Mix]
9. Bar a Thym - Kerri Chandler
10. Watcha Gonna Do - Jon Cutler,
11. It's Your Life [Louis Benedetti's Dub] - Boulevard East,
12. 7 Minutes of Drums - Louis Benedetti
13. I Can Tell - Sterling Ensemble
14. Melodic Moment While Spinning Around - Steal Vybe
15. Running Away

Average customer rating: Still On Target!!!

Soulshine's Soulful Session 2: Mixed Louis Various Artists Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Afterdark: Miami ASIN: B00007KWK1 Release Date: 2003-01-27

Tracks:

1. Stronger [Louis Benedetti Vocal Remix]
2. Change The World
3. Soulshine's Interlude
4. The Love I Want [Soulful Session Vox]
5. Shout It Out [Dub]
6. Independent Moods
7. I'll Give You Love [Lenny Fontana's Dub Instrumental]
8. Shelter Me [Lenny Fontana Dub]
9. Love To The World
10. Closer [Louis Benedetti's Dub]
11. Saved Me [Unreleased Mix]
12. Housemusic Rules The World

Album Details

13 Tracks of all Time Favorites Programmed by DJ/ Programmer/Producer/Re-mixer Louis Benedetti. With Featured Vocalists of the Calibre of Inaya Day, Barbara Walker and Curtis Masters, the Album Faithfully Represents Louis Benedetti's Live DJ Style, Flowing from Cool and Jazzy Joints to Guaranteed Floor Fillers, Including More Than a Few Classics Along the Way! the Album features Some of Louis' Favourite Tunes, Including "House Music Rules the World" by Glenn Underground plus a Selection of Tunes by Artists Such as Kerri Chandler, Harley and Muscle, Chris Herbert to Name a Few, Alongside the Cream of Soulshine's Output Over It's First Five Years of Existence. Benedetti's Mix was Described as "Superb" by Idj Magazine - and "Superb" is Exactly What it Is!

Customer Reviews:

Still On Target!!!.......2005-09-25

I can easily run out of words to describe Louis Benedetti in terms of skillz - he's got 'em and that's about the sum of it. "Pure Soul" is the best way for me to describe this second installment of what I hope to be a long series of SoulShine mixes. The grooves are deep and the transitions are tight! Favorite track: the last one, "House Music Rules The World". For those who don't know, you'd better ask somebody, or better yet GET THIS CD!!!!

Average customer rating: A solid track starts off this stellar mix

Soulshine's Soulful Session, Vol. 3 Various Artists Manufacturer: Clubstar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music | Ambient | Dance Pop | Disco | Drum & Bass | Electronica | Freestyle | Techno-House | Trance | Trip Hop Similar Items: Soulshine's Soulful Session 2: Mixed Louis Soulshine's Soulful Session V.1 ASIN: B0000BZ4YQ Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

1. What I Want
2. Come Along (Louis Benedetti Dub Instrumental Mix)
3. Looking Up
4. Don't You Love Me (Louis Beneditti Reprise Dub)
5. Never Be The Same (Original Mix)
6. Joy
7. Mama Africa
8. I Wanna Be Free
9. Afroman
10. Trippin On Your Love (Aaron's Dub)
11. It's Your Life
12. Stay Inside My Life (Louis Benedetti's Dub)

Customer Reviews:

A solid track starts off this stellar mix.......2003-10-02

This album is great for just sitting back and vibing too. Opening with a track from Soulplanet Jazz Ensemble (also seen on Bar Grooves Al Fresco), this percussive House mix blends energetic balleric beats with fun loops and sexy vocals. It's a great price for an Import, and definitely worth having in your collection.

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Soulshine's Soulful Session V.1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Clubstar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000646JR Release Date: 2002-04-22

Tracks:

1. Another Night
2. Another Night
3. Lord
4. Low E
5. Is It All Over My Face (Original Mix)
6. Flaked
7. Live ' Soulful Sessions
8. Can't Give Up
9. Brighter Days
10. Don Don Jump (Sax Mix)
11. Show You My Love (Dub)
12. Let Your Will Be Donw (Louis Benedetti Soulful Session Mix
13. Tafina

Album Details

This Album Combines Some of Today's Finest Tunes, Including Previously Unreleased Songs by Ann Nesby, Louis Benedetti and Omega Brown. In Addition it features the Latest Work from Established as Well as Upcoming Producers from around the World. The Soulful Sessions Party Premiered at the Winter Music Conference Including the Infamous Recording of Louis' Live Set Seamless Jammed to a Live (Non-rehearsed) Jazz Ensemble.

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Funky Grooves COMMODORES Manufacturer: Soulshine Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B000IUSSR4

Product Description

Uk import compilation, issued on Soulshine Records, The Henry Hadaway Organization, 2003. TRACKS; 1.Baby This Is Forever 2.Losing You 3.Who's Making Love 4.Come By Here 5.Love Canoe 6.Keep On Dancing 7.Cowboy To Girls 8.Rise Up 9.Sing A Simple Song.

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Super Soul - 20 Greatest Hits Manufacturer: Soulshine Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000GTBIWO

Product Description

UK Import 20 Songs 1. Soul man - Sam & Dave 2. Knock on wood - Eddie Floyd 3. I can't turn you loose - Sly & the Family Stone 4. Living for the city - Ike & Tina Turner 5. Papa's got a brand new bag - James Brown 6. Decatur street - Patti Labells & the Bluebells 7. Do what your moher do - Donna Summer 8. Sexual healing - Marvin Gaye 9. If you need me - Wilson Pickett 10. Mississippi rolling stone - Ike & Tina Turner 11. Car wash - Rose Royce 12. When something is wrong with my baby - Sam & Dave 13. Sing a simple song - The Commodores 14. Cold sweat - James Brown 15. Live of fortune and fame - Sly & the Family Stone 16. Stand by me - Ben E. King 17. I'm down to my last heartbreak - Wilson Pickett 18. My girl - Billy Preston 19. What's going on - Marvin Gaye 20. When a man loves a woman - Percy Sledge

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Deep Inside of You Manufacturer: Soulshine records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000A15B94

Product Description

13 tracks

Average customer rating: 5 star for anggun A sultry blend of soulful/Jazzy grooves to rock to.....

Soulshine DJ Cam Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000067FTD Release Date: 2002-07-02

Tracks:

1. Summer In Paris
2. Welcome To Soulshine
3. Love Junkee
4. For Aaliyah
5. Condor (Espionage)
6. To Be Continued
7. Child's Play
8. The Show
9. Bounce
10. Soulshine
11. 3/4 Interlude
12. He's Gone
13. Afu Ra Interlude
14. Voodoo Child (DJ Premier Remix)
15. Elevation
16. He's Gone Kid Loco Remix (Japan Bonus Track)

Customer Reviews:

5 star for anggun.......2002-07-25

you gotta have this cd.wonder why CAM wants anggun to work with him?heres what he say in this interview..
Q:One of the surprise guest artists on your new album is ANGGUN, a singer who's generally categorised as a mainstream pop and 'variété' act...

CAM:I love taking people out of their usual context and causing a few surprises. And I have to say that as far as ANGGUN's concerned I'm really happy with the result. In fact, it's been chosen as the first single and video release from the album. ANGGUN and Cam - yeah, it's true, I guess no-one saw that coming!

Q:So, now that you're working with mainstream 'variété' acts, when are you planning to do something with Lara Fabian?

CAM:Well, I don't know about that. I'm scared Lara would end up bursting my eardrums! (Laughs). The thing with ANGGUN was it was me who got in touch with her and invited her to guest on the album not the other way round. What matters to me is that the person's authentic and sincere...

A sultry blend of soulful/Jazzy grooves to rock to............2002-05-25

Mmmmmmmm, so wonderfully constructed and smooth. This delivers exactly what it says on the label, SOULSHINE!! A fine piece by DJ Cam and something that will appeal to everyone. It starts off in fine form with a smooth jazzy two step "Summer in Paris" with some fine vocals by Anggun and some lovely keyboards work by Eric Legnini reminding me of some of the fine Bob James CTI stuff of the 70's.

Interspersed throughout are little interludes which probably aren't necessary but they don't detract from the album too much. It is common practice today so I live with it, but some of these interludes deserve to be longer as you just start rocking when they finish. Mr. Cameo Larry Blackmon also gets a feature on "Love Junkee" and he doesn't let us down but again it is the groove that holds the track together. There are echoes of Roy Ayers and some early Cameo (their better stuff). Guru pops up on "Condor (espionage)", although not his best lyrically, the track is still mellow and smooth and maintains the album's tempo.

I could go on and review every track but I think that this is something for yourselves to do. Suffice to say the mellow soulful grooves are maintained throughout. What more can you ask for? There are flutes, jazzy/soulful vibes and this is something you would be either cruising to or just chilling to on the beach or whatever your favourite chilling location is.

This isn't a return to form this is a step in a new direction that fires on all cylinders.

Album Review:

1. Southern Soul Showcase: Cryin' in the Streets
2. Star Kitty's Revenge [Explicit Lyrics]
3. Staring into Space
4. Stealing of a Nation [Enhanced]
5. The Best of Mica Paris [Import]
6. The Golden Years [Import]
7. The Magical Sounds of Banco de Gaia
8. The World of Italian Hits of the 90's [Import]
9. They Pt.1 [CD-single] [Import]
10. This Is Audiotherapy

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Mozart: Overture To The Marriage Of Figaro/Symphony No.40/Clarinet Concerto

Patterns of Jewish Life [Import]

Music: Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

Ready to Go [Import]

Obsession [Import]

Shadow of Death [Import]

Mozart: Piano Concertos 21 & 27

"Ronnie Milsap - Greatest Hits, Vol. 3"

Pincelades Navidenas

Masque

No Way to Say [CD-single] [Import]

Sound of Fitness Funky Step [Import]

Verdi: Messa da Requiem

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