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GOGO Music unveils a soulful power-pack with ‘DJ Christos pres. Ree Morris - Inside Of Me’. This astute song by highly talented singer and multi-instrumentalist Ree Morris is tested on countless gigs and has the potential to cross over, as the heavy rotation airplay it already received prior its release on South Africa’s national radio-station Metro FM proves. The outing contains additional to the Main Mix, a beautiful Ralf GUM version, a driving Rocco mix, a deeper DJ Christos Magic Session Remix and a clever rework by Hood Natives.

Ree Morris was born in the late 80ies in the beautiful city of Cape Town, where he spent most of his life and which definitely influenced his sunny music. He grew up in a very artistic surrounding which ever encouraged him to use his talents to their full potential, though it was initially his mom who put him behind the Piano at the age of five. The Piano became and stayed his forte and main instrument, but Ree also plays the drums, guitar and bass guitar. Musically he has been drawn towards the Jazz, Pop and Hip-Hop, until the day he met the legendary DJ Christos. Thanks to him Ree came in touch with Soulful House Music and fell in love with the genre. Consequently he had to expand his broad repertoire recently to House Music, which is the direction he’s taking his promising career now.

Christos is a South African Deep House legend and a bona fide pioneer of the style. Since the 80s, he has been linking up house-hungry communities from across the spectrum - black and white, local and international - via events and key DJ sets that have showcased his adamant belief in Soulful House. As a DJ, he has spread his unadulterated, Afro-centric groove far and wide, from ‘Maritzburg to Miami’, but it’s arguably that as a promoter Christos has done more than anyone in advancing Deep House’s cause across South Africa. As a mentor he’s let his skills spin down to a new generation through ventures like the annual SA Music Conference or by endowing the right sound to talent like Ree Morris in his studio.

Ralf GUM comes up with a breathtaking remix that effortlessly allies various influences he’s known and beloved in the music scene for more than two decades now. A chunk of soul in the instrumentation, a slight Afro House feel thanks to the drum and some Jazz elements grant his version of ‘Inside Of Me’ an enduring beauty.

French house supreme Rocco returns once more to GOGO Music to deliver, after his celebrated ‘Hard Time For Lovers’ release with Robert C. Walker in 2010 and his highly acclaimed ‘All This Love For You’ remix in 2008, one of his most classic works to date. Rocco wraps the vocals in a delightful played piano by Francois A and keeps his beat clean and straight for a maximum effect one the floor.

The Hood Natives add some extra Afro Soul to the release. The man behind Hood Natives, Sir LSG, is one of South Africa’s most aspiring young artists, who lately scored with his GOGO Music release ‘Sax In The City’ a chart topper not only on download sites, but as well the number 1 in the dance chart of YFM, Johannesburg’s prime Urban radio-station.

GOGO Music attests with this masterstroke release once again its clear-sighted and visionary maxim to delivering outstanding Soulful Music and at the same time present fresh talent to the scene.

Tracklist: DJ Christos pres. Ree Morris - Inside Of Me - GOGO 048

1. Main Mix 5:23 min
2. Ralf GUM Remix 7:29 min
3. Rocco Classic Mix 6:55 min
4. DJ Christos Magic Session Remix 6:39 min
5. Hood Natives Maftown Remix 5:40 min
6. Ralf GUM Instrumental 7:29 min
7. Rocco Classic Instrumental 6:55 min
8. Ralf GUM Beat 7:29 min

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PRESS REACTIONS AND REVIEWS:

Spirit Of House (Switzerland)
DJ Christos pres. Ree Morris - Inside Of Me - GOGO 048

In The Spotlight!
Ralf GUM and his GOGO Music label continue to inspire us with their latest offering which is sheer musical bliss. "Inside of me" by up and rising singer/multi-instrumentalist Ree Morris is a wonderful song featuring heartfelt vocals alongside a masterly orchestration in the original version. Ralf GUM contributes a beautifully crafted version which fuses a multeity of influences, with the result being a timeless slice of music. Rocco delivers a classic interpretation which features a grand piano by Francois A over an infectious yet smooth backdrop, while the Hood Natives grace us with their deep rendition oozing with a delicious laidback afro soul feel. Last but not least, DJ Christos serves a gorgeously deep and melodious version. by Michael Fossati

deepersoul.blogspot (Portugal)
DJ Christos pres. Ree Morris - Inside Of Me - GOGO 048

South African Deep House legend DJ Christos teams up with highly talented singer and multi-instrumentalist Ree Morris to offer a powerful song called “Inside of Me”, featuring heartfelt vocals, melodic b-line and impressive keys. On the remix duties, label head Ralf GUM brings a warm mix with lush instrumentation (trumpet, guitars, organ, rhodes, moog...), Rocco delivers a classic affair with clean beats and a delightful piano line by Francois A and, finally, rising producer Sir LSG (Hood Natives) adds some extra Afro Soul to the release with additional saxophone riffs by Mac Z. by Cakesfactory

Magma (Italy)
DJ Christos pres. Ree Morris - Inside Of Me - GOGO 048

GOGO Music is out again!! This time with Dj Christos, a deep house legend from South Africa and Ree Morris from Cape Town, where he grew up in artistic ambient. The release represents the label style: great voice, amazing melodies, musical know how! The Main Mix has a classic house style with a percussive touch and jazzy melodies of piano and synths. More deep the Ralf GUM touch with a solid bassline and full of '80s synths. Deep piano melodies, a slamming groove that create a dark atmosphere... this is the Rocco's point of view! Christos Magic Session has an hot pad under the rhythm is perfect for listening situation, refined. Slamming bassline round under the deepest version of the release perfect for dancefloor and travel mind! Support from me and MaGmA. by Alessio Furia

DeepRospection
DJ Christos pres. Ree Morris - Inside Of Me - GOGO 048

GOGO MUSIC ROCKS AGAIN!
GOGO Music is at it again, making those legendary tunes that will guarantee maximum dance movements all over the world. This time around, our very own (proudly South African) DJ Christos and Hood Natives laced their production geniuses on a track titled ‘Inside of Me’ featuring Ree Morris. The DJ Christos Magic Session Remix is soulful to the absolute core. DJ Christos definitely holds the ground as the soulful, afro-centric, get-you-grooving from Maritzburg to Miami DJ with this remix. It has that nostalgic sound to it that will definitely take you back to the days when you first fell in love with house, but also at the same time take you to that current Sunday braai session with your peeps from your hood. Definitely soulful and real from the pioneer of house music in SA. Mind you, Christos has been in the game since the 80’s, so anything he touches turns into gold. And from the new school era, Hood Natives also laced their unique and deeply soulful production skills on the track. Their remix of this track is soulful with an afro-jazzy sound, which seems to be the latest interpretational style of the new era of local house music. And seeing Hood Natives (comprised of Sir LSG, DJ Fale, DJ Edge and DJ Squayi) have described themselves as a South African house music label with a deep, soulful signature sound, they stick to their word on this number, delivering nothing but a distinctively South African deep sound on the remix.

Housepage (Italy)
DJ Christos pres. Ree Morris - Inside Of Me - GOGO 048

GOGO returns with another South Africa's Soulful-House gem, "Inside of me" by DJ Christos Pres. Ree Morris is a fantastic soulful track provided with powerful remixes by Ralf GUM, Rocco and DJ Christos himself. The "Main mix" is an awesome soulful affair, with infectious keys, warm percussions, and funky bassline, enriched with an intense vocal performance by talented singer and multi-instrumentalist Ree Morris. Ralf GUM provides a beautiful remix, adding afro-house percussions and cool jazzy elements, while French house master Rocco delivers a deeper and more minimal remix, with clean solid beats and infectious piano chords. DJ Christos remix is a deeper rework of the Main mix with extra atmospheric pads that creates an infectious nighttime mood, and finally The Hood Natives offers a nice Afro-soul, groovy remix. by Franco Martinelli

JJazproJect Magazine (UK)
DJ Christos pres. Ree Morris - Inside Of Me - GOGO 048

GOGO Music's latest release has already hit number one on the Traxsource download chart and I can assure you it's not by accident. As always with this label, you can expect deep soulful and original grooves. "Inside of Me" is impeccably arranged with exquisite vocals and a stellar package of mixes. There are interpretations from Ralf GUM, DJ Christos and Hood Natives but it's this mix from Rocco that's stolen my heart. by Dean Serafini

Some DJ Christos pres. Ree Morris - Inside Of Me - GOGO 048 DJ feedback:

:: "Dope package all together! Love all the mixes but the Main Christos mix may get the most burn." DJ Spinna (USA)

:: "Loving this one, will play it tonight in Singapore!" Aaron Ross (Defected, UK)

:: "Great song and vocals. All mixes shine." Robert Owens (UK)

:: "This is wicked!" Grant Nelson (Swing City, UK)

:: "Dope!!! My FAVs are the Ralf GUM and Hood Natives remix." Karizma (Kaytronik Productions, USA)

:: "Very cool, especially like the DJ Christos Magic Session Remix." Danny Krivit (Body & Soul, USA)

:: "Ralf GUM Remix: Yeah baby!!! Hoppin' n skippin' right here! I like Rocco's mix too!!! Solid! And DJ Chistos Magic Session Mix is great...just what I need. 3 great mixes. Now I don't know which one to play first. These are the 3 mixes for me guys. Hit me up asap. Got a big party this Thursday and one again next Saturday. Got 2 ROCK THISSS!!! A+++" Sting International (Shelter, USA)

:: "Good release from GOGO with the Ralf GUM remix bringing the essential soul back to the industry." Zepherin Saint (Tribe Records, UK)

:: "Quality as usual. All mixes are cool but really liking the Ralf GUM Remix on this release." The Layabouts (UK)

:: "All the mixes are sound. Will certainly support!" Richard Earnshaw (Duffnote, UK)

:: "Epic package. Feeling Rocco's Classic Mix... Nice vibes!!!" Manoo (France)

:: "We love it, super smooth dance music with class as always from GOGO - Ralf GUM & Original are our picks, but really all are superb." Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart (Universe Media, DCSTrax)

:: "My favorite mix is the magic session." Franck Roger (Realtone, France)

:: "Just an amazing laid back vocal track. I can't wait to rock my floor with this one." David Harness (USA)

:: "Strong song! Great voice! Main Mix is my favourite." Ben Moss (Loss Audio, Germany)

:: "Loving the Ralf GUM Remix on this one! Great release!" Sole Kitchen (Seasons Recordings)

:: "Loving this release, quality all over it." Baggi Begovic (Netherlands)

:: "LOVE IT, quality house music." Roberto De Carlo (Purple Music, Switzerland)

:: "Great package of mixes, maybe the remixes of Rocco are outstanding. 10/10." Lorenzo Al Dino (7th District, Austria)

:: "Loving Ralf's mix, and the excellent Rocco Classic Mix too. Real nice stuff this." Russell Pollitt (Soulfuledge, Prime Direct Distribution, UK)

:: "Deep, Soulful and Groovy - just the way we like it. All the mixes do it for me one way or the other with Christos and Rocco mixes standing out." Tim White (House Afrika)

:: "This is AWESOME!!!! Beautiful track, great vocals, brilliant remixes, all seems PERFECT. Top release!!! I will support and review!!!" Franco Martinelli (housepage.net, Italy)

:: "Great package, digging the DJ Christos Magic Session Remix most" Carlos Mena (Ocha Records, USA)

:: "This sounds great! Love the Main Mix and Ralf GUM Remix." Sarah (Favouritizm, UK)

:: "Outstanding flawless package once again from GOGO, real tough to pick a fav mix, Ralf GUM edges it for me, can't wait to playlist this week." Alan O (Multi Storey Soul radio show, RTE Pulse, Dublin, Ireland)

:: "Prime soulful release. Great vocals from Ree Morris. DJ Christos has done a beautiful soulful track with love and spirit. Im sure that this EP will be going fast to the top 10 on music stores and hearts of all soulful music lovers. Can't wait for the full album with Ralf, Rocco & Hood Natives remixes. Full support!" Peter (Smoothtraxx.com, Greece)

:: "Another jam pack EP full of soulful vocal adventures." Marc LaCasse (Urbnet, Canada)

:: "What a beautiful track, I've only listened to the first three mixes so far but I'm already hooked." Dean Serafini (jjazproject, UK)

:: "Beautiful new release from GOGO Music and MAQman too. Full support from me and Paris-One Deeper." Vincent Loria (Paris One, France)

:: "Thanks for the promo I finally got time to download it , what a beautiful record that highlights the talent we have in South Africa, thanks to Chris and you(GOGO Music) I now know who Ree Moris is. Rocco just puts the finishing touches to this record, this release will sure create damage on the dance floors in South Africa." Edgar (Kaya FM, South Africa)

:: "As always good quality music from GOGO Music! Like the sound! Pure quality all the way, gonna support this! Thanks!!" Bobi (Club.Fm, Mazedonia)

:: "My favs are Ralf GUM Remix and Rocco Classic Mix. Full support!!" Cesare ‘boogeyman’ Cera (Gruradio, Italy)

:: "I like track and the Ralf GUM Remix of it :-) really nice..Ralf GUM's so good at those. The Maftown is also good, and i like all the instrumentals..." Greg Peter Patrikios (Discovelopment, Denmark)

:: "Totally love this release!!!" JustMo (YFM, South Africa)

Main Mix
Ralf GUM Remix
Rocco Classic Mix
DJ Christos Magic Session Remix
Hood Natives Maftown Remix
Ralf GUM Instrumental
Rocco Classic Instrumental
Ralf GUM Beat