Ralf GUM album releases
April 4, 2016 5:00 pmVarious Artists – GO!!! 15 years of enchanting house music (Double CD Compilation)
Releasedate 2016
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GOGO Music has been delivering outstanding House Music since the turn of the century and became globally renowned for its timeless catalogue, as quality, heart and feeling are present in every release. The label is excited to appropriately celebrate its 15th anniversary by presenting ‘GO!!! 15 years of enchanting house music…’, a double CD compilation mixed by Ralf GUM and Sir LSG, which will be accompanied by an extensive club-tour throughout the next month. In an era when music labels come and go and where a lot in dance music has become an imitation of what was done before, GOGO Music followed its very own ethos at all times. 15 successful years in business are an acknowledgement of the label’s success and a milestone worth of note.
GOGO Music was established 2001 and mainly focused on cutting edge releases in the Soulful House genre, while being open minded for related dance-music styles. Early confirmation that GOGO Music’s quality philosophy has been recognised is reflected by press-quotes, as UK’s magazine Blues and Soul called the label ‘one of the hottest imprints around’ and Germany’s Subculture stated that ‘GOGO Music is one of the prime German house labels” already in 2005. One of America’s most established house-music-publications 5 Magazine wrote, that ‘GOGO Music has become synonymous with the best Deep House produced in Europe’ in 2009, while UK’s fine soul music publication SoulM8 confirmed that GOGO Music is ‘one of Germany’s best independent labels’ in 2010. Since label founder Ralf GUM relocated to South Africa in 2012, he continued to be responsible for the fortunes of the label from his new home base, where he scored a gold selling album with ‘Ralf GUM – Never Leaves You” same year. A significant part of the label’s work has always been the detection of new talents, introducing and breaking them into the market.
‘Being part of GOGO Music and mixing one CD of its 15th anniversary compilation is a great achievement for me as a young South African artist. Choosing songs from the extensive and unparalleled catalogue of the label was a rather easy, but very joyful task – and an honour at the same time.’ – Sir LSG
‘GO!!! – 15 years of enchanting house music…’ contains deep music done by real artists who allow you to see into their soul thru their sound. Contributions from the finest House Music producers on the planet including Louie Vega, Black Coffee, Raw Artistic Soul, Atjazz, Rocco, Louis Benedetti and Manoo ensure the right groove, while some of the most sought-after vocalists, like Omar, Monique Bingham, Wunmi, Hugh Masekela, Robert Owens and Brian Temba lend their golden throats to deliver a message. Tracks which are considered classics and pearls that stood the test of time combined with tunes which are for the first time on a CD compilation now will carry you away into a world of musical enchanting beauty.
‘Running an independent music label which is focusing on pure quality means countless work-filled days and sleepless nights. Having been able to reach so many open ears and touch so many souls on the journey is an achievement that overshadows all efforts and is well worth to have a big celebration.’ – Ralf GUM
Tracklist:
Album 1 mixed by Ralf GUM – Track 1-12
Album 2 mixed by Sir LSG – Track 13.23
1 – Sir LSG feat. Brian Temba and Kafele – All I Am (Sir LSG Original Mix)
2 – Nativeroots feat. Zano – Taking Over The World (Sean McCabe Remix)
3 – Ralf GUM feat. Monique Bingham – Take Me To My Love (Louis Benedetti Remix)
4 – Fast Vision Soul and 60 Hertz Project – Tapta Beach (Manoo Soca Mix)
5 – Ralf GUM feat. Monique Bingham – Little W. 12 Street (Ralf GUM Deeper Dub)
6 – Ralf GUM feat. Portia Monique – Free (Is All I Wanna Be) (Ralf GUM Reprise)
7 – Ralf GUM feat. Hugh Masekela – In The City (Atjazz Astro Remix)
8 – Ralf GUM feat. Diamondancer – All This Love For You (Rocco Main Mix)
9 – Raw Artistic Soul feat. John Gibbons – Keep On Shining (Raw Artistic Soul Vocal Dub)
10 – Ralf GUM feat. Kenny Bobien – The Only Way (Raw Artistic Soul Spiritual Touch)
11 – Ralf GUM feat. Robert Owens – Fly Free (Ralf GUM Main Mix)
12 – Joseph Junior and MAQman – Spiritualized (Ralf GUM Remix)
13 – Ralf GUM feat. Omar – Love Core (Sir LSG Vocal Mix)
14 – Rocco and C Robert Walker – Hard Time For Lovers (Soulistic Music Mix)
15 – 60 Hertz Project – Capricorn (Essential I Remix)
16 – Raw Artistic Soul feat. Wunmi – Oya O (Raw Artistic Soul Main Mix)
17 – Ralf GUM feat. Kafele – Complicated (Ralf GUM Main Mix)
18 – Joseph Junior and MAQman – Can’t Do Without It (MAQman Main Mix)
19 – Ralf GUM feat. Jon Pierce and Kafele – Never (Louie Vega Roots NYC Mix)
20 – Ralf GUM feat. Jaidene Veda – Do It For Love (Ralf GUM Unreleased Main Mix)
21 – Ralf GUM feat. Kafele – Burning Star (Sir LSG Vocal Mix)
22 – Hoodnatives – Sax In The City (Raw Artistic Soul Dub)
23 – Raw Artistic Soul – Bayahibe (Raw Artistic Soul Album Mix)
Ralf GUM – In My City – GOCD 008 (artist album)
Releasedate 2014
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“’In My City’ is a very personal project for me. I intentionally put the skyline of Johannesburg on the cover as a tribute, South Africa is the most vibrant dance nation I know globally. I am grateful to be a part of its heartbeat and feel that I spiritually and musically now live in a place which I really call home. I am #InMyCity.” – Ralf GUM
Following up Ralf’s gold selling “Never Leaves You” and jumping straight in on the No.1 spot on iTunes South Africa on day of release, House veteran DJ/producer Ralf GUM unleashes his third album, ‘In My City’, unto the rest of the world on his acclaimed GOGO Music label. Produced together with long-time collaborators Phil Kullmann aka Raw Artistic Soul and Michael Ehnes, this album is a compelling reflection of German-born Ralf GUM’s universal take on the soul genre. South Africa has now been his home and vantage point for three years. ‘It is a beautiful country with a ‘joie de vivre’ and of course there is a love for real house music’, Ralf explains his kinship. ‘In My City’ couldn’t have been made in a more apt place and time.
Tracklist:
01 With Her Hand feat. Hugh Masekela
02 Our Love Is A Star feat. Jocelyn Mathieu
03 A Brighter Dream feat. Kafele
04 Free (Is All I Wanna Be) feat. Portia Monique
05 The Pap feat. Monique Bingham
06 In The City feat. Hugh Masekela
07 Bi ‘na ba n’jo feat. Dele Sosimi
08 My Angel feat. KB
09 Love Core feat. Omar
10 The Best Thing feat. Lee Bling
Ralf GUM – Never Leaves You – GOCD 007 (artist album)
Releasedate 2012
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Ralf GUM proves again with his new album that there is constancy – and consistency – to be found in this fast-moving world. His sound became an instantly recognizable trademark during the last two decades, as it cuts through the airwaves and clubs sound systems with unique class and style. “Never Leaves You” is testament to the fact that Ralf GUM has stayed true to his roots and his particular, well-honed style. Never one to skimp on the perfection of his arrangements, or sacrifice artful production to follow the latest trends, this album is his opus. This new long-player showcases the growth of this incredible artist, who never compromised and never left his signature style. Ten songs in which there’s much to hear and feel. The music abounds in soul; it’s jaunty and deep simultaneously. Combining traditional and contemporary elements whilst still being futuristic, it’s well crafted enough to “Never Leave You”.
Tracklist
01 Everything featuring Jocelyn Mathieu
02 Burning Star featuring Kafele
03 The Only Way featuring Kenny Bobien
04 Do It For Love featuring Jaidene Veda
05 Take Me To My Love featuring Monique Bingham
06 Linda featuring Oluhle
07 Fly Free featuring Robert Owens
08 So Good featuring Caron Wheeler
09 Greater Love featuring Kenny Bobien
10 Never featuring Jon Pierce & Kafele
Ralf GUM – Uniting Music – GOCD 005 (artist album)
Releasedate 2008
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Germany’s prime Deephouse-DJ/Producer, soulful activist and GOGO Music head honcho, Ralf GUM unveils his long awaited debut masterpiece album titled “Uniting Music”. Composing a continuous piece of music, seamless and blended into a luscious tapestry of soulful, afro-latin, house and jazz inspired textures, Ralf showcases his ability to create wonderful original songs. Ralf’s always kept passionate to experiment with his productions how to uplift the senses high and tickle the imagination with deep emotions. Now his creativity and curiosity helped him to deliver an album, which is encapsulating his spirit and which is delivering a very personal vision of music without challenging the work already done.
Tracklist:
01 Warrior featuring Beate S. Lech
02 Kissing Strangers featuring Monique Bingham
03 Elle featuring Hanna Haïs
04 Parachute featuring Oliver Leicht
05 Brother Like No Other featuring Wunmi
06 Searching featuring Mike Avery
07 Baby Let Me featuring Dennis Legree
08 Parabatu
09 Easy featuring Inaya Day
10 If No Harm featuring Rachel Claudio
11 All This Love For You featuring Diamondancer
GO!! The 2nd GOGO Music label compilation – selected and mixed by Ralf GUM – GOCD 003 (CD compilation)
Releasedate: 2006
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Since 5 years on the search for the perfect song – Ralf GUM is indefatigable on his way to discover music with real soul and make it available for the world. It’s about a musical soul, which is manifested in thrilling melodies and far-reaching lyrics. Wrapped in a timeless robe of house-beats with manifold influences GOGO Music got renown for its unique releases.
Tracklist:
01 Sugar Beat – I’m A Man (CrisP Mix)
02 Roberto De Carlo feat. Joshua – Magic Star (Simon Grey Vocal)
03 Ralf GUM – Easy (Compilation Mix)
04 Raw Artistic Soul – Miami Theme (Ralf GUM’s Sax Lick Dub)
05 Roberto De Carlo feat. Joshua – Soulful Things (Benny Pecoraio’s Bless The Funk Dub)
06 Ralf GUM vs Dennis Legree & Inaya Day – Try Me (Ralf GUM & Benny Pecoraio Original)
07 Raw Artistic Soul feat. Domingo Patricio – Fela Brasil (Main Mix)
08 Freddy Lopez presents Mia Chevais – So That You Know (Ralf GUM & CrisP Vocal Mix)
09 Raw Artistic Soul feat. Wunmi – Oya O (Alix Alvarez Sole Channel Remix)
10 Raw Artistic Soul feat. Laygwan Sharkie – Kana (Main Mix)
11 Ralf GUM feat. Beate S. Lech – Warrior (Raw Artistic Soul Vocal Dub)
12 Lief – Always (Ralf GUM’s Deep GOGO Music Mix)
13 Raw Artistic Soul – Zaab (Minimal Dub & Ralf GUM’s History Goes By Mix mixed)
14 Sugar Beat & Jen – Undone (Original Mix)
GO! The 1st GOGO Music Compilation – selected and mixed by Ralf GUM – GOCD 001 (CD compilation)
Releasedate: 2005
GOGO Music creates its own definition of club music – a timeless and uncompromising style, which encompasses harmony, soul and groove. It is therefore no surprise that the global house-scene has come to recognise the label as a sure source of quality house music. Having now released a dozen singles, the German label is ready to present its musical philosophy with this CD compilation.
Tracklist:
01 Raw Artistic Soul – Nawella (Main Mix)
02 Deep Bros feat. Dawn Tallman – Go deep (Benny Pecoraio meets Sugar Beat Dub)
03 Matteo Ionescu feat. Wendy Lewis – Angel (Ralf GUM & CrisP Vocal Mix)
04 King Club – You were singing (Ralf GUM’s Interpretation)
05 DJ MRF & D’Layna – Just because (Original)
06 Ralf GUM feat. Concha Buika – Nobody can touch me (Ralf GUM & CrisP Original Touch)
07 Seek – Everafter (Benny Pecoraio & Ralf GUM Dub)
08 Toni Sea & Ralf GUM – Beautiful (Raw Artistic Soul Remix)
09 Raw Artistic Soul – Flores para ti featuring Rafael Cortes (Sugar Beat Mix)
10 Rookie feat. Jelée – No more (Original)
11 Raw Artistic Soul – Pa el bembé featuring Edisney Portales Vega (Ralf GUM & CrisP Remix)
12 Ralf GUM & Inaya Day – What I like (Ralf GUM & CrisP Original Vocal)
13 Roberto De Carlo feat. Joshua – Soulful things (Original)