I can’t imagine vocals of a track that sound bigger and with more soul power then the sound of “The Soulshaker” from Max Linen. A British producer duo that made a huge record with this song. The space in this track is almost completely consumed by these great vocals from Keithen Carter.

I think I can fill a whole year with acapellas from Missy Elliott. Her work is very strong and knows a lot of variety. She has for almost all moments a suitable acapella available. But all time favorite is still the acapella of her major club hit 4 My people.

Back once again… I think everyone knows what comes next. It are the famous words of the classic track Renegade Master that got remixed by Fatboy Slim and an endless list of other artists. I even have a great bootleg remix on Vinyl of it. But even the acapella alone has even become famous enough to make it to the CD map of every self respecting DJ.

I think Kelis has already made a great repertoire of music that contributed to new musical styles. However, I always had this feeling that there was more possible. Milkshake was ok and I did like Trick me a lot better. But from the moment I heard Acapella from her, I was sold!

This month’s acapella is going to be a very simple but famous acapella, since everybody knows the Simpsons. The song Do the Bartman was part of the Simpsons album that was released in 1990. I didn’t have the numbers sharp but it seems that the single hit a lot of number 1 spots in the charts all around the world. In the Netherlands it got as close as number 3.

The acapella from this month goes back to 1985, when Colonel Abrams’ single Trapped went supernova in the charts. A great song with a funky baseline and soulful vocals.

For some reason I completely forgot to publish a new acapella of the month. But with Feel it 2008 from the Tamperer Feat. Maya I would like to make up for the absent.

In 1990 they hit the charts big with Dub be good to me, the boys and girls from Beats International. Today the sound and samples still echo in many DJ sets, especially the acapella.

A little bit late but definitely not less, the acapella of the month spotlight shines during December on Cuba Gooding – Happiness is just around the bend. A slow and soft disco song from 1983, but definitely a solid ingredient used in tons of house productions and a must have for DJs!

The ambiance around The sound of violence from Cassius has always been a little bit off. Especially the vocals from Steve Edwards in this track sound twisted.