DJ Ron's Dance Music Blog September 2007 Archive

There are five dance/electronica artists among the Rock and Roll Hall of 2008 induction nominees - Afrika Bambaataa, Chic, Donna Summer, Madonna and The Beastie Boys - along with Leonard ... Read More

A trip to Orlando provided a perfect opportunity to visit the nightlife of a city where clubs like Visage, The Edge, Firestone, and Southern Nights first shaped my musical tastes. ... Read More

Although a relatively young producer, Chris Lake exploded to international acclaim with the success of the mega club hit "Changes." Setting up his own label, Rising Music, has led to ... Read More

With over 65,000 people partying to more than 20 floats and 200 DJs spinning, Lovefest 2007 continues to bring the vibe of the Love Parade to San Francisco. Launched in ... Read More

PUSHing boundaries is not a new thing for Colette. From leading the troupe of SuperJane female DJs to adding singing live while spinning, Colette is defintiely a trendsetter in the ... Read More

This interview is with the real Diddy. Not the hip-hop guy, Sean Puffy Combs who changes his name every year or so, but the brilliant Hi-NRG producer/DJ who made "Give ... Read More

Check out reviews of new music from: MIA - Kala Mark Ronson - Version (Take 2) New Young Pony Club - Fantastic Playroom Bob Marley & The Wailers - Roots, ... Read More

After a smashing debut last year, the 14th annual Billboard Dance Music Summit will return to the Palms Casino resort in Las Vegas from October 5th-10th. Billboard writers Michael Paoletta ... Read More

When people think of heritage dance artists, people like Donna Summer, Madonna, and Prince come to mind. It is time to update that with fresh voices of the 2000s and ... Read More

Longevity in the dance music world is a rarity. 2007 marks the 15th anniversary of Juliet Roberts' "Free Love," which was Lenny Bertoldo's first remix. Known to everyone as Lenny ... Read More

Check out the Top 50 Club Chart for September - compiled from a panel of DJs from across the United States.

Check out reviews of new music from: Calvin Harris - I Created Disco Mr. V - Welcome Home Rubikon - Wonderland Rachel Panay - Back to Love (CD) Dave Aude featuring ... Read More

Remember in the 90s when our clubland divas Martha Wash and Loleatta Hollaway were being sampled by producers without receiving proper credit? Add Heather Leigh West to the list. Heather ... Read More

You don't often hear about fashionable titled DJs do you? Dimitri From Paris was one of the first Electronic artists to be awarded by the French Government the title "Knight ... Read More