Mario formerly appeared on American Idol some time back and he left the contest in the middle.
He is back now with an amazing single penned by Ne-Yo ("So Sick") which is starting to gain airplay on Pop and Rhythmic stations.
Dance stations will also give this power rotation with the help of a dazzling new remix done by legendary Junior Vasquez.
This remix has a nice blend of commercial and underground sounds, making it very accessable to radio stations and DJs. Junior gave the mix a full treatment, keeping all the vocals intact and kept looping and manipulation of the vocals to a minimum. The addition of the vocals from the Spanish version is also a nice touch. Vazquez's vocals soar on this track. Vazquez and Vasquez are a great pair.
Look for this one to be everywhere this Summer! And expect big things from Mario Vazquez!
6.21.2006
6.12.2006
Paris Hilton - Stars Are Blind
Heiress, socialite, actress, reality TV star, entrepreneur and media whore are just a few descriptors associated with Paris Hilton. She can add singer to that list. Yes. Paris is beginning a singing career.
After many delays, "Stars Are Blind" is the first single from her debut album Paris. This laid-back, reggae/pop track has been put out at just the right time--just in time for the start of Summer. This track calls to mind Blondie's 80's smash "The Tide Is High." The lyrics are simple and infectious. You wouldn't be surprised if you find yourself humming this song after you have listened to it.
And there are remixes for this by Luny Tunes, Tracy Young, Chus & Ceballos and The Scumfrog.
Look out for this one to be topping the pop and club charts!
After many delays, "Stars Are Blind" is the first single from her debut album Paris. This laid-back, reggae/pop track has been put out at just the right time--just in time for the start of Summer. This track calls to mind Blondie's 80's smash "The Tide Is High." The lyrics are simple and infectious. You wouldn't be surprised if you find yourself humming this song after you have listened to it.
And there are remixes for this by Luny Tunes, Tracy Young, Chus & Ceballos and The Scumfrog.
Look out for this one to be topping the pop and club charts!
5.24.2006
Suzanne Palmer - Keep The Faith
Yet another single off of Ms. Palmer's album Home is being released! And just like the others, this is a perfect choice!
This pulpit-pounding, neo-gospel house track is quite amazing in its original form. However, there are some remixes.
Star 69 commissioned a bunch of remixes from some names that have not been seen juxtaposed with Suzanne's name yet. It's great to see some variety.
Offer Nissim, DJ Exacta, Jamie J. Sanchez and Wayne G & Pori Young have done mixes this time.
Offer takes the song in a darker, minimal house direction. Suzanne's soaring vocals are highlighted in this mix.
On the other hand, DJ Exacta, Jamie J. Sanchez and Wayne G & Pori Young make it more uplifting and housey. All three mixes have that "hands in the air" kind of feel to them.
Exacta's mix is quite housey as is Jamie's mixes. Wayne & Pori's mix is a whole lot circuit-ish.
All in all, this is a great remix package with a little something for everyone.
Star 69 is already selling the mixes for pay-download on their site. The official release date is July 11, 2006. However, the mixes are already available there for sampling and purchasing. Just in time for Pride!
Go out and get these!
This pulpit-pounding, neo-gospel house track is quite amazing in its original form. However, there are some remixes.
Star 69 commissioned a bunch of remixes from some names that have not been seen juxtaposed with Suzanne's name yet. It's great to see some variety.
Offer Nissim, DJ Exacta, Jamie J. Sanchez and Wayne G & Pori Young have done mixes this time.
Offer takes the song in a darker, minimal house direction. Suzanne's soaring vocals are highlighted in this mix.
On the other hand, DJ Exacta, Jamie J. Sanchez and Wayne G & Pori Young make it more uplifting and housey. All three mixes have that "hands in the air" kind of feel to them.
Exacta's mix is quite housey as is Jamie's mixes. Wayne & Pori's mix is a whole lot circuit-ish.
All in all, this is a great remix package with a little something for everyone.
Star 69 is already selling the mixes for pay-download on their site. The official release date is July 11, 2006. However, the mixes are already available there for sampling and purchasing. Just in time for Pride!
Go out and get these!
5.17.2006
Kim English - My Destiny (Album)
Kim is back again! She still definitely has--she reached the number one position on the Billboard Dance/Club Play chart several weeks back with "It Makes A Difference."
My Destiny is an album/remixes collection featuring 10 main tracks and 2 bonus tracks. "Nitelife", "Treat Me Right" and "Everyday" have been previously released. "Nitelife" has a new mix this time around. Whereas the other two are included because they have not been released on any Kim English album yet.
The album is a mixture of soulful house and a little light R&B. And there's several more darker, progressive tracks too.
The DJ Exacta Remix of "My Destiny" and the Hex Hector Club Mix of "C'est La Vie" are missing from this collection. However, it's still quite early and there's a pretty good chance that those will see some sort of release soon. Junior Vasquez has been playing both of those tracks in the mix for some time now.
This is currently out as a promo right now, but a commercial release should come soon.
Tracklisting:
1. It Makes A Difference (Kyle Smith Soulful Vox Mix) 4:58
2. My Destiny (Remix) (DJ Exacta Electro Chill Remix) 3:53
3. Nitelife (Encore) (A Kenny Dope Production) 4:49
4. C'est La Vie (Maurice Joshua Soulful House Mix) 4:30
5. Love That Jazz (Basement Boys Production) 3:25
6. Everyday (Hex Hector & Mac Quayle Mix) 4:07
7. Treat Me Right (Jon Cutler NY Flavor House Mix) 4:50
8. Simply Grateful (Darryl James R&B House Mix) 5:00
9. My Destiny (Maurice Joshua Chicago House Mix) 5:25
10. Finally (Someone For Me) (Kyle Smith Production) 4:29
BONUS TRACKS:
11. It Makes A Difference (Tony Moran Arms Open Wide Mix) 9:36
12. Treat Me Right (Guido Osario Big Room Revisit Mix) 9:11
My Destiny is an album/remixes collection featuring 10 main tracks and 2 bonus tracks. "Nitelife", "Treat Me Right" and "Everyday" have been previously released. "Nitelife" has a new mix this time around. Whereas the other two are included because they have not been released on any Kim English album yet.
The album is a mixture of soulful house and a little light R&B. And there's several more darker, progressive tracks too.
The DJ Exacta Remix of "My Destiny" and the Hex Hector Club Mix of "C'est La Vie" are missing from this collection. However, it's still quite early and there's a pretty good chance that those will see some sort of release soon. Junior Vasquez has been playing both of those tracks in the mix for some time now.
This is currently out as a promo right now, but a commercial release should come soon.
Tracklisting:
1. It Makes A Difference (Kyle Smith Soulful Vox Mix) 4:58
2. My Destiny (Remix) (DJ Exacta Electro Chill Remix) 3:53
3. Nitelife (Encore) (A Kenny Dope Production) 4:49
4. C'est La Vie (Maurice Joshua Soulful House Mix) 4:30
5. Love That Jazz (Basement Boys Production) 3:25
6. Everyday (Hex Hector & Mac Quayle Mix) 4:07
7. Treat Me Right (Jon Cutler NY Flavor House Mix) 4:50
8. Simply Grateful (Darryl James R&B House Mix) 5:00
9. My Destiny (Maurice Joshua Chicago House Mix) 5:25
10. Finally (Someone For Me) (Kyle Smith Production) 4:29
BONUS TRACKS:
11. It Makes A Difference (Tony Moran Arms Open Wide Mix) 9:36
12. Treat Me Right (Guido Osario Big Room Revisit Mix) 9:11
Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation '06
This has been remixed/remade for the umpteenth time!
There are mixes for this by Hi_Tack, Freemasons, Doc Phatt, Dead Stereo (aka Bimbo Jonse), and 7th Heaven.
They actually utilized the original vocals from the 1980 dance classic. Instead of just looping one or two lines over and over, they use the full vocals.
The Hi_Tack and Freemasons mixes are really great. The Hi_Tack mixes are really synthy and edgy. Kinda on the harder side. They're a nice bridge between house and trance songs when playing it in a set. The Freemasons mixes are very housey. Samples from the original version are actually in the remix. A dub of this mix would be wonderful too.
There is also a remake going around by Eddie Thoenick & Kurd Maverick. However, the vocals on that one are not by Loleatta because they reportedly could not get the sample cleared. The Hi_Tack remixes sound very similar to the ET & KM track, also called "Love Sensation." On the promos it says, "Better than your best bootleg", taking a nice subtle jab at the ET & KM mess.
There are several promos and maxi singles out now for this, but the best one with the Hi_Tack and Freemasons mixes was released in the Netherlands. Hunt this one down immediately!
Tracklisting:
01. Hi_Tack Burnin' Up Radio Mix (3:01)
02. Freemasons Radio Mix (3:07)
03. Hi_Tack Burnin' Up Club Mix (7:43)
04. Freemasons Club Mix (9:13)
05. Original Mix (6:33)
There are mixes for this by Hi_Tack, Freemasons, Doc Phatt, Dead Stereo (aka Bimbo Jonse), and 7th Heaven.
They actually utilized the original vocals from the 1980 dance classic. Instead of just looping one or two lines over and over, they use the full vocals.
The Hi_Tack and Freemasons mixes are really great. The Hi_Tack mixes are really synthy and edgy. Kinda on the harder side. They're a nice bridge between house and trance songs when playing it in a set. The Freemasons mixes are very housey. Samples from the original version are actually in the remix. A dub of this mix would be wonderful too.
There is also a remake going around by Eddie Thoenick & Kurd Maverick. However, the vocals on that one are not by Loleatta because they reportedly could not get the sample cleared. The Hi_Tack remixes sound very similar to the ET & KM track, also called "Love Sensation." On the promos it says, "Better than your best bootleg", taking a nice subtle jab at the ET & KM mess.
There are several promos and maxi singles out now for this, but the best one with the Hi_Tack and Freemasons mixes was released in the Netherlands. Hunt this one down immediately!
Tracklisting:
01. Hi_Tack Burnin' Up Radio Mix (3:01)
02. Freemasons Radio Mix (3:07)
03. Hi_Tack Burnin' Up Club Mix (7:43)
04. Freemasons Club Mix (9:13)
05. Original Mix (6:33)
5.01.2006
Janet Jackson - Weekend
Janet Jackson finally made the announcement on her website today...she had a little "gift" for the fans: a cover of Debbie Deb's freestyle classic "Look Out Weekend." Although it is not the first single off of her upcoming album (tentatively late Summer/early Fall), and it may not even be on the album, she wanted to put something out.
This track is a fun little dance track. Although it may not fare too well on Urban and Pop radio, this has the potential to do well on Dance radio, if they give it a chance.
Go to her website to hear it.
This track is a fun little dance track. Although it may not fare too well on Urban and Pop radio, this has the potential to do well on Dance radio, if they give it a chance.
Go to her website to hear it.
4.28.2006
Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
This is the lead single off of the re-release of Oral Fixation Vol.2. The original is a remake of a track Wyclef Jean did for the Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights soundtrack. Wyclef is also featured on this version too.
In its original version, it's a reggaeton/hip hop track. It's a lot of fun and it works. The slightly more urban remix by Wyclef Jean, with some additional lyrics is quite great too. The new beat is great too.
On the dance tip, there is one mix by Maurice Joshua, but the word on the street is that Shakira apparently did not like the mix so it will not be released.
However, the mix can be heard on Maurice's MySpace.
The mix is quite nice. Very late night/summer house-ish. It's a shame this one won't see any release. But it is definitely worth mentioning.
The original version of "Hips Don't Lie" can be purchased only on the re-release of the album or on iTunes. You have to buy the whole album for now to get the song as it is a special bonus. If you have purchased Oral Fixtation Vol.2 on CDalready, there is a procedure for downloading the song for free from Shakira's website. But you must have the CD in order to do it.
There's also the official remix promo that was sent out to DJs and radio stations.
1. Hips Don't Lie (Wyclef Remix) 3:58
2. Hips Don't Lie (Wyclef MixShow Mix) 4:09
3. Hips Don't Lie (Wyclef Remix Instrumental) 3:59
In its original version, it's a reggaeton/hip hop track. It's a lot of fun and it works. The slightly more urban remix by Wyclef Jean, with some additional lyrics is quite great too. The new beat is great too.
On the dance tip, there is one mix by Maurice Joshua, but the word on the street is that Shakira apparently did not like the mix so it will not be released.
However, the mix can be heard on Maurice's MySpace.
The mix is quite nice. Very late night/summer house-ish. It's a shame this one won't see any release. But it is definitely worth mentioning.
The original version of "Hips Don't Lie" can be purchased only on the re-release of the album or on iTunes. You have to buy the whole album for now to get the song as it is a special bonus. If you have purchased Oral Fixtation Vol.2 on CDalready, there is a procedure for downloading the song for free from Shakira's website. But you must have the CD in order to do it.
There's also the official remix promo that was sent out to DJs and radio stations.
1. Hips Don't Lie (Wyclef Remix) 3:58
2. Hips Don't Lie (Wyclef MixShow Mix) 4:09
3. Hips Don't Lie (Wyclef Remix Instrumental) 3:59
Luz Divina - The Other Side
The wait is finally over! Luz Divina's debut album The Other Side was just released this past Tuesday.
It features several previous singles as well as some new material. CD1 features the "pop/original versions." CD2 is a bonus disc with some excellent remixes.
This one is a joy to listen to from start to finish.
Check this one out.
DISC 1:
1. Crazy
2. Cutie Huntin'
3. You Got Me Under
4. Into You
5. So In Love
6. Just Wanna Be Me
7. Sorry
8. In Your Eyes
9. Born To Be A Star
10. El Tren
11. You Shine On Me
CD1 (THE REMIXES):
1. Cutie Huntin' - (Tony Coluccio & Devito's Mindset Mix)
2. Just Wanna Be Me - (John Paul Aceto Mindset Mix)
3. Born To Be A Star - (DJ Chris Constanzo Anthem Mix)
4. Crazy - (DJ Escape & Dom Capello Mix)
5. You Got Me Under - (Skribble Vs Plasmic Honey Mix)
6. Sorry - (John Kano & DJ Moody Mix)
7. In Your Eyes 2006 - (Tony Coluccio Mindset Mix)
8. You Shine On Me - (Johnny Budz Electro House Mix)
9. So In Love - (Johnny Vicious Mix)
10. Into You - (Michael Jaden & Coluccio Mindset Mix)
11. You Shine On Me - (Tony Coluccio Mindset Mix)
It features several previous singles as well as some new material. CD1 features the "pop/original versions." CD2 is a bonus disc with some excellent remixes.
This one is a joy to listen to from start to finish.
Check this one out.
DISC 1:
1. Crazy
2. Cutie Huntin'
3. You Got Me Under
4. Into You
5. So In Love
6. Just Wanna Be Me
7. Sorry
8. In Your Eyes
9. Born To Be A Star
10. El Tren
11. You Shine On Me
CD1 (THE REMIXES):
1. Cutie Huntin' - (Tony Coluccio & Devito's Mindset Mix)
2. Just Wanna Be Me - (John Paul Aceto Mindset Mix)
3. Born To Be A Star - (DJ Chris Constanzo Anthem Mix)
4. Crazy - (DJ Escape & Dom Capello Mix)
5. You Got Me Under - (Skribble Vs Plasmic Honey Mix)
6. Sorry - (John Kano & DJ Moody Mix)
7. In Your Eyes 2006 - (Tony Coluccio Mindset Mix)
8. You Shine On Me - (Johnny Budz Electro House Mix)
9. So In Love - (Johnny Vicious Mix)
10. Into You - (Michael Jaden & Coluccio Mindset Mix)
11. You Shine On Me - (Tony Coluccio Mindset Mix)
4.22.2006
Depeche Mode - Suffer Well
Just as the other singles off of Playing The Angel got some slamming dance mixes for the clubs, "Suffer Well" is no different.
Tiga, Narcotic Thrust, Peter Rauhofer (Dirty Monkey is one of his new aliases), Metope, Alter Ego and M83 do the mixes this time. There are several promos with different tracklistings making the rounds right now.
A CD promo for U.S. DJs recently went out with the following tracklisting:
01. Tiga Remix
02. Dirty Monkey Remix
03. Tiga Dub
04. Narcotic Thrust Vocal Dub
05. Metope Vocal Remix
06. Metope Remix
07. Alter Ego Remix
08. M83 Remix
Tiga, Narcotic Thrust, Peter Rauhofer (Dirty Monkey is one of his new aliases), Metope, Alter Ego and M83 do the mixes this time. There are several promos with different tracklistings making the rounds right now.
A CD promo for U.S. DJs recently went out with the following tracklisting:
01. Tiga Remix
02. Dirty Monkey Remix
03. Tiga Dub
04. Narcotic Thrust Vocal Dub
05. Metope Vocal Remix
06. Metope Remix
07. Alter Ego Remix
08. M83 Remix
4.15.2006
Ministry Of Sound Dance Nation 2006
Dance Nation returns with 40 upfront & classic dance tracks from DHT, Tom Novy, Jamiroquai, Joey Negro, Mish Mash and many more...After a 4 year hiatus, Dance Nation returns with one of the strongest line-ups of upfront and classic Dance hits the album has ever presented. Enjoying a full on sweepstake of the upfront single releases for the coming year, Ministry serves up a full phat banquet of club land’s choicest morsels with, Mish Mash, Hi Tack, David Morales and Soundbwoy’s forthcoming chart stormers as well as tried and tested Dance floor dynamite from heavy weights such as, Joey Negro, Tom Novy and Armand Van Helden.
2006 sees a glorious return for one of the most respected and well loved of the Ministry brands, with its highly anticipated come back looking set to be as glorious as its arrival back in 1996.
Catalogue Number: MOSCD118
Tracklisting:
CD1
01 Joey Negro - Make A Move
02 Meck feat Leo Sayer - Thunder In My Heart Again
03 Mish Mash - Speechless
04 Hi_Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting For You)
05 Studio B - C'mon Get It On
06 Tom Novy - Your Body
07 Scape - Be My Friend (Ian Carey Vocal Remix)
08 Soundbwoy Ent - Never Gonna Say (DJ Bomba Remix)
09 Sunkids feat Chance - Rise Up (Praise Cats Remix)
10 The Disco Boys feat. Manfred Mann's Earth Band - For You (Freemasons Remix)
11 David Morales - How Would You Feel (Phillipe B Remix)
12 Armand Van Helden - Sugar (Paperfaces Mix)
13 Jamiroquai - Dynamite (Oliver Lang Remix)
14 Stu Allen - A Feeling (Aaron McClelland Vox Mix)
15 Filterfunk - SOS (Message In A Bottle)
16 Deepgroove - Fasincated (Vocal Dub)
17 Rob Boskamp - In The Evening (Mark Simmons Remix)
18 The S&M Project feat Sam Noon & Pav - One Man (Thomas Gold Remix)
19 Natural High - Live For One Day (Morjac Remix)
20 Southside Hustlers - Right Before My Eyes (MK & MTV Re-Edit)
CD2
01 Freemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Watchin'
02 Beatfreakz - Somebodys Watching Me (Dennis Christopher Remix)
03 Solu Music feat Kimbelee - Fade Grant (Nelson Remix)
04 Switch - A Bit Patchy
05 The Egg - Walking Away (Tocadisco Remix)
06 Supermode - Why
07 Solitaire - You Got The Love
08 Wonderland Avenue - White Horse
09 Philippe B vs Todd Terry - Can You Feel It (Tocadisco Remix)
10 Playback - Hit The Bricks
11 Underground Movement - Shake It (Andrea T Mendoza Remix)
12 Syke & Sugarstar - Watching You
13 Antoine Clamaran - Take Off
14 Yomtrax - The Sound (Paul Masterson Remix)
15 Marco V - False Light
16 DHT - I Go Crazy (Dancing DJs Remix)
17 Matt Darey feat. Izzy - Eternity
18 Marcel Woods - Advanced (Filterheadz Love Distortion Mix)
19 Above & Beyond - Alone Tonight
20 Tiesto presents Allure - The Love We Lost
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