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4 amazing full length cuts from GJs re-designed artist album. FIYA!

The first installment of 2 new samplers from Groove Junkies ‘re-designed’ artist album “In The Zone” offers 4 amazing full length cuts that shows a wide spectrum of GJs artistry and musical evolution. The sampler glides from strength to strength with timeless songs and eclectic grooves that feature a collective of truly gifted vocalists & musicians. GJs ability to move an audience both physically and emotionally is on full display here as Part 1 showcases a few of the gems from the highly anticipated album. Be on the lookout for the ITZ album sampler Part 2 to drop in April which will also feature a crop of new and previously unreleased floor fillers from the full length album.

“In The Zone” (the album) will be released in its entirety both mixed and un-mixed in May 2010. The re-designed album will contain brand new material, as well as standout cuts from the albums original lineup of songs, and a few re-tweaked fan favs from the back catalogue. There will also be various bundled singles from the album that will get remix treatments and be released throughout 2010. ENJOY!!!

1. “In The Zone” �— GJs delved into new territory when the highly acclaimed original version of the album’s title cut made its debut on the initial album sampler in 2008. “ITZ” has now received a filthy little DJ friendly afro-tech makeover that’s primed & ready to be one of the bullets for your peak-hour sets. Sick!!

2. “Far Away” feat. TC Moses �— The title paints a picture of a place that many of us want to escape to when life beats you down. It’s a song that’s filled with emotion and sung with precision by the ‘oh so talented’ TC Moses who also co-wrote the song with Groove Junkies Evan Landes. It also features the keyboard wizardry of Cory Allen and percussionist extraordinaire Gary Stennette who are new additions to the MoHo fam. Reminiscent of earlier work from Louie Vega, Blaze and Frankie Feliciano; this one is definitely one for the soulful headz. Be on the lookout for remixes which will be comin’ soon from Richard Earnshaw, Micky More, Yogi & Husky & Neil Pierce.

3. “The White Light” feat. Alexander Sky �— One of the common denominators on Part 1 is that it pays homage to the guys featured on the album (don’t worry it’s all about the ladies on Part 2 :-). Alexander Sky whose put his soulful stamp on previous MoHo nuggets, and most recently lent his talent to Andy Caldwell’s latest artist album returns with a vengeance! His vocal styling will remind you of crooners such as Christian Urich from Tortured Soul, Kem, Jay Kay, Robert Smith from The Cure and is even Bono-esque at times, but at the end of the day it is uniquely his own. Brilliantly penned by Sky and produced by Evan, his hauntingly beautiful vocals sit perfectly on top of afro/soca drums, atmospheric pads, and rhythmic synths. “The White Light” may just be the sleeper of the bunch.

4. “Inside My Soul” (Re-worked) �— feat. Solomon Henderson �— This is the tune that inspired Brian Tappert to distribute MoreHouse back in 2002. It was the first MoHo release from back in the day and has now received a fresh treatment that keeps the integrity of the song intact, but injects a little bit of that classic ‘Philly’ soul into the mix. The new mix features 4 on the floor drums, Chic inspired rhythm guitar along with a very tasty solo courtesy of Romeo Brune’, Brent Riggs on keys, MoHo staple Les King on bass and of course the amazing Solomon Henderson on vocals. This one will always have a special place in our hearts and is the quintessential cherry on top for the package.

THE EARLY BUZZ
Nick Moss (Groove Assassin) - SLAMMIN SAMPLER!! All tracks are TIGHT! In The Zone is peaktime slam jam bizznizz! FULL SUPPORT!
DJ Dealer - Solid productions as always...'The White Light' is the special one for me.
Andy Caldwell �— Quality stuff. Really feeling “Inside my soul.”
Richard Earnshaw - Top draw stuff as always, a taste of things to come from the album.
Master Kev - Hotness! Feeling all the tracks…will def show this love :)
Morten Trust (Soulmagic) - Great to hear Groove Junkies return to the more soulful sounds! Our picks are "Inside My Soul" (Reworked) and "Far Away". Full support from Soulmagic!"
Micky More - the best for me is "Far Away" BIG SUPPORT FOR ALL TRACKS!!
Yogi & Husky (Random Soul) - another solid collection of music with soul and meaning. Evan proves why he is one of the lasting faces in house music, as he consistently puts out dope tracks with groove... hence the groove junkies! BIG support from us downunder as always.
Robbi the Promoter �— I’m Loving “The White Light”...in my ipod….nice package over all.
Craig Bartlett (Tillate, M8) - 4 fantastic tracks from what promises to be a fantastic album; a variety of styles all centered around the real house ethos. For me “Inside My Soul” is the pick of the bunch. Great rework of one of my gj favs.
Sound Man Shorty (SBS) - Love the production & the songs are all slamin, but what I really like about these songs is the quality of the mix; and using these songs to test a sound system to make sure it sounds good. Great job all the way around!
Tony Wilson - lovin the mixes..in the CD case for sure!
Craig Stewart - GJs on fire here, all mixes are HOT HOT HOT!, great to hear Alexander’s voice again and “Inside My Soul” is insane �— CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Adam Auburn - All 4 tracks are top notch quality, great job!
Franco Martinelli (housepage.net) - If this is the first taste of the new album, well, I can't wait for the full album !!! Awesome package, house music as I love to listen and play, from the soulful track to the funky tunes everything is very hot !!! LOVE IT .Full support guaranteed !!!
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - beautiful deep classy vibes…Summer is here early! I’ll be playing all these tracks! “The White Light” is my favourite track.
Mark Stone (UDM Show) - Groove Junkies are back with awesome Beatzzz! The Rework from "Inside My Soul" is ON FIRE! Absolutely UDM Stuff - will give full Support on this! Cant wait for the full Album."
Greg Fenton (M8 Mag) �— feelin’ “Far Away” the best 7/10
Curtis Zack - Wicked stuff chaps �— The “Inside My Soul” rework kick!
Davidson Ospina �— Very nice soulful House tunes!!
Tamara Case (Universal Rhythm) - Producer Evan Landes from the Groove Junkies does it again..."In The Zone' encompasses all of the elements of quality music. From the production to the artist's, song writer’s, musician's and arrangement - all are on point. "In The Zone is like a painter’s palette of colors. It incorporates various styles of music that make house music HOUSE: Soul - Afro, Latin Jazz, and Gospel… and beyond.