Artist: AtjazzTitle: Deep Rooted (Sampler)Label: Foliage RecordsCat.#: FNVS012Format: 12" VinylCountry: UKReleased: 2025Style: House, Deep House, Track Listing:Deep Rooted is all about diving deep into the essence of music, uncovering soulful and timeless treasures that resonate with the heart and soul of house music lovers. For our ninth instalment, we are thrilled to welcome the legendary Atjazz as curator. Armed with a passion for discovery and an ear for extraordinary sounds, Atjazz has handpicked an exquisite selection of tracks to take you on a journey through the depths of Deep Afro and soulful house and then a delve into Broken Beat & Nu-Jazz. The A-side dives deep into Atjazz’s Galaxy Aart guise with 2 stirring remixes: Halo featuring Maiya’s ‘Glory’ and Imaani’s ‘Found My Light’. Adding to the glow is the 2019 sun-soaked remix of Canadian jazz sensation Dominique Fils-Aimé’s radiant masterpiece, ‘Sun Rise’. Flip to the B-side, and you’re swept into a Love Soul journey. Feel the lush warmth of Ralf GUM featuring Monica Blaire’s ‘AWA’ and the rediscovered magic of Nathan Haines’ ‘U See That’, elevated by the glorious vocals of Vanessa Freeman and Marcuss Begg. Closing this stellar sampler is the awe-inspiring collaboration between The Realm, Atjazz, and Kelli Sae—a modern remake of Incognito’s timeless B-Side gem, ‘On The Road’.
