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AFTER HOURS
The rising pulse of Boston’s house-music beat
By MICHAEL FREEDBERG
January 17, 2007 1:12:20 PM

The fans are doing house even as they try to figure it all out. That’s part of the excitement. Just what is this stuff? House DJ Eddie Amador says it just right: “House music . . . it’s a body thing; a spiritual thing; a soul thing!” And what is it about house that makes it a body, spiritual, and soul thing? House is made by producers using electronic instruments and mixboards, and by singers in the electronic environment; it’s brought to the fans by DJs who mix tracks improvisationally. The DJ stands in his booth (and it usually is a he, despite the presence of DJ Kares here in Boston and a few rising stars elsewhere), out of sight, mostly; the producers and singers remain out of view. There is no chance for fan and performer to meet eye to eye, as happens in rock. Instead, the connection is a conceptual one first, and second it’s between the music’s soul and spirit and the dancer’s soul, spirit, and body. Concept is central to house’s depth and to its transcendence of the moment. All of which has grown stronger and stronger during the 21 years since its first hit, Chip E & K.Joy’s “Like This.” - Michael Freedberg

Lover's Dance(K.Joy)-Review.


K Joy - Lover’s Dance [Cyberjamz]

With a captivating voice and a nagging groove this is a track that’s hard to get out of your head once you’ve heard it. The production is impeccable and the vocals enticing whether they are spoken or sung as K Joy invites you to a lover’s dance. How can you refuse?

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K. Joy "Lover's dance" (CyberJamz Records CD Promo)

K. Joy returns on CyberJamz Records with the sexy "Lovers dance", a soulful production featuring sultry vocals by K. Joy alongside sweet synth melodies and warm keys over a deeply thumpin' yet smooth backdrop courtesy of DJ Quad, altogether creating a captivating feeling you can't resist to dance to.

Mike Fossati
- Michael Fossati

Written by Michael Fossati
Saturday, 07 June 2008
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Soul Oasis presents K. Joy "Like this" (CyberJamz Records CD Promo)

The older one amongst us will surely remember the 1985 house classic "Like this" by Kimberly J. Salter aka K. Joy, back then produced by the legendary Chip E. (if you don't know this classic track yet, check the 'Original 1985 Remix' which is included in this package to experience a real timeless underground house classic). Now, over 20 years later, this track return in the form of these fresh remixes. First we see Peter 'CWB' Mooka teaming up with K. Joy for the 'Deep House Mix', a deeper than deep interpretation featuring marvelous chords that give it an old school touch. Next is Chazz who gives the track a tougher edge on his 'South African Mix', while the 'I wanna see you freak Nwk, NJ Mix' by the team of Cassioware, Chip E. and the O.G.'s features additional vocals by Cassioware and is a slammin' piece of raw underground house with a dirty edge. Closing the package is DJ Kemit's 'ATL Club Mix', a smooth percussion enriched, funk soaked reworking featuring lovely keys and chords.

- Michael Fossati

Once again the illustrious K. Joy has released 5 mixes of an all time classic chart stopper "Like This" on the renowned Cyberjamz label. Each mix is unique and has the the flavor to delight the dancers feet. My favorites are LIKE THIS (S. AFR MIX) FEAT CHAZZ and Wanna See You Freak NWK (NJ Mix Cassioware, Chip E & The O. Gs).

Sammy you and K.Joy have a special chemistry on this project, I'm sure it will be a winner for the team.


Review by THE HARLEM SPINNA aka Gurlie Gurl.
- THE HARLEM SPINNA AKA GURLIE GURL

“Like This” is a high quality female vocal number with a variety of mixes to suit most tastes. From the aptly named “Deep House Mix” with compelling beats and atmospheric synths, things take a techier twist for the edgy “South African Mix”. The highly distinctive “I Wanna See You Freak New Jersey Mix” is a real throwback to the acid house days of the late eighties. My own favourite is the mid-tempo “ATL Club Mix” with it’s synth strings and flutes. Last up is the “Original 1985 It’s Hot Mix” which is just about as raw as it gets merging electro sounds with house beats. If you’re not old enough to remember house music in its infancy then this version should offer up a perfect example. The vocals are excellent but to my mind, stand out best in the mellower mixes.


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- Dean Serafini

Soul Oasis pres K Joy - Butterflyz [Cyberjamz]

I was hugely impressed by K Joy's previous outing on Cyberjamz, and if anything I think this release is stronger. Unusually, I've picked out a clear personal favourite from the mixes and the "Deep Vocal Mix" is on heavy rotation chez moi. It's the most laid back of the mixes with a real touch of the early 90s in evidence. The "Spoken Word Mix" is a punchier alternative with firmer beats and striking synths. The "McEdit Dance Mix" combines firm beats with mellower keys to create a funkier vibe for those who are looking for a halfway house. Throughout the mixes, you'll find the vocals impossible to ignore. More high quality vibes from Cyberjamz.


Dean Serafini
JJazproJect Magazine
www.jjazproject.com

- Dean Serafini

Written by Mike Fossati
Saturday, 23 August 2008
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Soul Oasis presents K. Joy "Butterflyz" (CyberJamz Records CD Promo)

K. Joy (aka Kimberly J. Salter) returns with "Butterflyz" just a few months after the release of the seminal remixes of her 1985 classic "Like this". "Butterflyz" comes in a variety of great mixes, with Chazz (Charles W. Hamilton) serving a deeply rumblin' interpretation featuring phat synth chords that harmonize perfectly with K. Joy's passionate vocals. Next is Peter 'CWB' Mooka who keeps the vibe deep while giving the track a much more laidback feel, with the wonderful melodic keys and chords creating a dreamy atmosphere. Tim McAllister reworks the track into a soulful yet fiercely thumpin' affair that features lush synths and chords, with his instrumental version being on a moodier, deeper vibe.
- Michael Fossati