Dane Cook - Just Wanna Dance

Comedian Dane Cook is not singing on this track. However, there are some choice samples of him during a comedy routine. The samples come from a bit he did about nightclubs and dancing from his Harmful If Swallowed stand-up special from a few years ago. The snippet chosen by remixer Blake Jarrell is totally genius. And the loop he creates from Dane's "sound effects" makes for a really creative mix. This one has some medium hard beats. This would work well in a dark house or circuit set. This one is in the same fashion as Junior's infamous mixes of Margaret Cho and Zsa Zsa Gabor, however this one does not wear on your nerves after a while. Check it out. The whole Harmful If Swallowed audio CD could make for an endless supply of material for more tracks in a similar vein.

iiO - Rapture 2007

This club classic from 2001 has been given yet another makeover. This one has made regular appearances on DJs' playlists through the various remixes and remakes. Although the original Deep Dish, John Creamer & Stephane K, Riva, Armin Van Buuren and Afterlife mixes can't be easily topped as those were some fantastic mixes. However, this new mix is in a class of its own. It's a nice hard, driving, sleazy update to the stunning original. Nadia Ali's vocals from the original version are used on this one and they fit the electro production Starkillers is known for so well. It's a full vocal mix unlike their previous mix of "Is It Love." This one has just been released and has been really hard to track down. It is definitely worth all the effort.

Yoko Ono - Open Your Box (Remix Album)

This is not a re-release of the single she released a few years ago. However, this is a collection featuring a bunch of remixes done of her songs over the last few years. Some of her recent club hits include "Open Your Box", "Kiss Kiss Kiss", "Yang Yang", "Walking On Thin Ice", "Everyman/Everywoman", and "Hell In Paradise." In addition to those, there are some previously unreleased remixes and there's the new cover she did of "Give Peace A Chance." Multiple mixes for several tracks are included in this 14 track set. It's completely unmixed. However, all songs are not in their original club lengths. They have been edited down so they would be suitable for mixshow use and consumers who may not feel like listening to a 12 minute remix. The editing is really well-done so the flow of the mixes doesn't feel interrupted. These mixes are harder and a lot dancier, and are suitable for the clubs unlike Ono's previous remix collection Yes, I'm A Witch, which contained downtempo reconstructions of her classics. The full club mixes are available for sale at iTunes and the CD maxis for some of them may still be available through some careful eBay searching. Overall, this is a must-have for fans of Yoko Ono's Dance music career and those who enjoy something a little out of the ordinary.

Cajjmere Wray- Say It (Do It)

This is a minimal underground track that utilizes the fierce production Cajjmere laid down for his mix of Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right" which was uncommisioned. Some samples of the Nelly vocals are in the mix still, but they are manipulated so well. This is a nice afterhours track.

Lustral - Many Years From Now

Although they rose to prominence over a decade ago with the song "Everytime" which has been remixed and reinvented many times over, there was really no proper followup that garnered the attention that "Everytime" had.

This new one called "Many Years From Now" sounds like a more sophisticated version of "Everytime" without the similar lyrics and stuff. This one sounds like the vocals are by Tracy Ackerman who did vocals on "Everytime."

There's remixes by Ralphi Rosario as well as other mixers, however, it's all about Rosario's mixes. He has two flavors of vocal mixes, a dub and an instrumental. The Remix features only some vocals, while the Full On one features many more vocals. The Dub has some vocals. The vocals just float beautifully over this borderline lounge/circuit mix. This sounds good at all times of the day and night. Dazzling mixes.

Robin Thicke - Would That Make U Love Me

R&B sensation Robin Thicke has already made a name for himself doing songs for other artists and guesting, and now he is doing his own thing on his new album The Evolution Of Robin Thicke.

In its original version, it's a nice smooth R&B number. Thicke's vocals are very smooth and warm. Shades of Usher and Justin Timberlake can be heard in his vocals, however, he holds his own.

Legendary House DJ/remixer David Harness provides a very suitable mix. It's totally laidback and soulful. The acoustic guitars in the mix are really stunning. The whole mix sounds very organic and fresh and does not sound "canned." Absolutely amazing.

Kelly Clarkson - Never Again

This is the lead single off of her much-awaited followup to Breakaway entitled My December. The original and dance mix are to be sent to radio this week. Dave Aude has already done a remix which was made available for download with a pin number from a 12 pack of Vitamin Water. This is a simple rock-leaning, electro-house mix. It is in a very similar vein as Jason Nevins' mixes for Kelly from her previous album. This stands on its own though. The bassline and some of the elements from this mix bear resemblance to Aude's mix of "Talk" by Coldplay over a year ago. It sounds similar enough, but it's not a carbon copy. It works really well here. This is the first mix of the song right now. More are coming soon.

Kaci - Can't Help Myself

No stranger to the Dance scene is Kaci who has already made waves with her Dance-friendly releases "I Will Learn To Love Again" and "Paradise." She is back with another single that is even catchier and more addictive.

"Can't Help Myself" boasts some really strong and sexy vocals, and equally impressive lyrics. Kaci is in top-form here.

Go straight for Aurora's mixes. These are perfect for both the radio and clubs. It is a nice cross between electro-house, trance and a little Eurodance. It has a slightly mid-1990's Eurodance type of feel. It's a nice change from some of the other same-ish mixes that are released sometimes.

This one will be everywhere soon!

Robin S. - Show Me Love 2007

This song has been remixed and remade many times over during the last few years. Stonebridge's classic remix which became the single version is the basis for this update. The mix may not bring too much to the table that hasn't been brought before. Simply, it's the original Stonebridge mix with an added Eric Prydz-ish beat. For fans of the original, this one isn't an over-the-top remake as some have been.

This is a must-listen right now.

Bob Sinclar & Cutee B featuring Gary Pine, Sand Dollar - Sound Of Freedom

This is the lead single off of Bob's forthcoming remix album entitled Soundz Of Freedom. The album is to feature many of the mixes that have been done of songs from his recent album Western Dream. It is to be released in May of this year.

Here is the tracklisting:

01. “Sound Of Freedom” Feat. Gary Pine & Dollarman
02. “What I Want” By Fireball
03. “Rock This Party” (2007 Remix)
04. “Baïaninade Nago” By Salomé de Bahia
05. “Meu Carnaval”
06. “Kiss My Eyes” (Chocolate Puma Remix)
07. “Everybody Movin” (Kurd Maverick & Eddie Thoneick Remix)
08. “Everybody Movin” (Guy Schreiner Remix Remix)
09. “Ultimate Funk” Feat. Big Ali (Tocadisco Remix)
10. “The Beat Goes On” (Mousse T Remix)
11. “Champs Elysées Theme” (Jamie Lewis Remix)
12. “Tribute” Feat. Ron Carroll & M. Robinson
13. “Together” Feat. Steve Edwards
14. “I Feel For You” (Axwell Remix)
15. “Give A Lil Love” (Erik Kupper Remix)

This song can be described as being a blend of "Love Generation", "World, Hold On" and "Rock This Party." It has the beats and rap style of "Rock This Party", and a choice older song's chorus. The vibe is a mix of the other two. No whistling this time though! Rozalla's rave anthem "Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)" is sampled from for the chorus. It's resung of course.

Randy Friess featuring VButterfly - Rotation (The Drums Are Alive)

Rising star Randy Friess is back with another club anthem that is sure to rock the dancefloor and elicit screams of joy!

The remixing talent on this one includes Alexander & Mark VDH, Klubjumpers, William Umana, Mor Avrahami, Therapy, Pleasure Center and last but not least, Guido Osorio. Guido's mix is to be released later on when the commercial and digital singles are shipped.

All the mixes are top notch and deliver various degrees of circuitness. A&M VDH's are a little lighter, KJ's is more peak hour, Umana's are good for afterhours, Avrahami's is a good set starter with that lovely synthy intro, Therapy and Pleasure Center's deviate a bit from the circuit sound and are more accessible for mixshow and house set play. Randy's warm vocals soar over this A&M VDH production. This one should be all over the place by Pride. Another winner from HMSP Music.

Lenny B featuring Lyle - What Hurts The Most

This is the dance cover of the song Rascal Flatts made huge last year in the Country music scene. A rumored dance mix of the original never did actually surface, however, there had been much buzz that someone would remake this for the clubs and Dance radio. Sure enough, it's here.

This one comes courtesy of clubland legend Lenny Bertoldo with the vocal talent of Lyle. This cover is a stunning Euro-Dance track without all the cheesiness that some covers of this nature possess. It's very tasteful and gets better with each listen.

This one has just begun to gain momentum in clubland on Dance radio and in the clubs. A commercial release is to occur via iTunes and Beatport in the next few weeks. The edit and club mix have appeared on Promo Only and Ultimix DJ services respectively in the last month.

Kimberley Locke - Change

American Idol alum Kimberley Locke has made a career for herself despite not winning the singing competition. She has had several hits and has quite a fan following.

"Change" is the first single off of her upcoming album. It's an amazing power ballad that truly shows of Kimberley's impressive vocal range.

This song has been transformed for dance radio and the clubs by Jason Nevins, Scotty K, Almighty and Bronleewe & Bose.

Jason Nevins provides a dance/rock hybrid mix that is totally radio friendly. This mix bears resemblance to his mix of "Since U Been Gone" by Kelly Clarkson from a few years ago. It's a good thing though.

Scotty K's is much more circuit-driven.

Almighty and Bronleewe & Bose's mixes are lot trancier and much more Euro-sounding than the other two. These could work on radio as well. The Almighty one is the pick of the bunch as the trancey production really complements Kimberley Locke's voice. Almighty's original remixes of new songs instead of remakes/covers are often quite noteworthy.

These mixes are supposed to be released as edits and club mixes on iTunes in the coming weeks.

Robyn - Konichiwa Bitches

This is the next single from Swedish popstar Robyn. "Konichiwa Bitches" is such an appropriate one. This song is a bit of a departure from what we're used to hearing from her, however, it works. This song is in a similar vein as some of Nelly Furtado and Fergie's recent releases. She basically rap-sings the vocals. Lots of attitude and it's naughty. Very tongue-in-cheek though. This one is prepared to dominate the dancefloors in the form of Trentemøller's dirty and sleazy remix. The mix is dark electro with all the vocals used. This mix features a clever homage to Hashim's breakthrough electro dance hit "Al Naafyish (The Soul)" from the 80's. It's sped up and twisted a bit, however, it's recognizable enough after a couple of the beats have come through. This little homage only appears in select parts of the mix instead of throughout it. It works better that way. If a dub mix were done, it would probably have the Hashim part of it played up.

There's other mixes for this one, but this is the only mix that is really needed.