Robbie Rivera - Closer To The Sun" - Courtesy of Ultra
Puerto Rican DJ/Producer Robbie Rivera has made a name for himself with major dj gigs as well as superior tribal, electro and progressive
productions. "Closer to the Sun" is more on the pop tip with great male vocals, some progressive influences and nice great keyboard
work. Its kind of subtle but after a few listens you will be singing along. With the coldness of winter quickly approaching, here is a
track that will heat up dance radio playlists quite nicely.
Video - Youtube
Vanessa Conde- "Falling Into Love Defiant (Amy Alderman vs. Bryan Reyes Circuit Mix)" - Courtesy of Destune Records
The voice behind circuit anthems by Alma Matriz ("Rapido" and "Music Electrica",) Vanessa Conde breaks out as a solo artist with "Falling
Into Love." Lovers of house music appreciate ladies who can sang, and with her classically trained voice (she's performed in operas),
Vanessa can definitely sang. This tribal mix by Amy Alderman vs Bryan Reyes is driving and pumps up the energy of Vanessa's strong
vocals. We look forward to hearing more from Vanessa in the future.
Audio - Youtube
Richard Durand - "No Way Home" - Courtesy of Ultra
Everytime I listen to "No Way Home," I think of Paul Van Dyk's "Time of Our Lives." I am not sure whether its the phrasing of the male
vocals or the proggy rock feel, but there is definitely a "heard it before" kind of feel. With that said "No way Home," is quite a
strong track and it grows with each listen. With support from superstars Tiesto and Armin van Buuren, its easy to see why Richard Durand
is another Dutch DJ on the rise in the international scene.
Video - Youtube
DJ Mozy - Bliss 2009 - Courtesy of DJ Mozy
Trance seems to be the universal language. South African producer/DJ Mozy created this uplifting trance track which is reminiscent of
the classic Perfecto sound. Using the site Masher.com, he created a video combining live dj footage and stock video footage. Though the
track is current, the video brings me back to the early 90s with its feel and sentiment. "Bliss" is featured on DJ Mozy's new album
called appropriately 'New Wave.'
Video - Youtube
The House Moguls - "A Lovely Day" - Courtesy of Funktion Records
A cover of a cover? Not really, but close. Bill Withers released "Lovely Day" in 1977 which an R&B and pop hit in the US and UK. In
2002, British DJ Brancaccio & Aisher sampled some of the original vocals to create "It's Gonna Be (A Lovely Day)" which was a UK pop hit
and a US club hit. For 2009, The House Moguls re-use the same vocals for this stomping tribal house record. Dubbed out with lots of
effects and madness, this is definitely a peak hour track. The remix by rising underground star Jewel Kid is quite good as well.
Video - Youtube
Make the Girl Dance - "Baby Baby Baby" - Courtesy of Utltra
Sometimes its all about the video. "Baby Baby Baby" is a good rock tinged electro tinged track which grows in intesity with female
spoken French vocals. Though nothing life changing or amazing, its definitely dance radio friendly. I can imagine the video producers
thinking, "those Ministry of Sound guys have so much success with those bimboes in bikinis video, but we're French and we'll up the
ante." Three beautiful women walk down the streets of Paris a la Lady Godiva save for black bars that flash they lyrics. The logical
progression from the BPA "Toe Jam" video, the producers get kudos for hiring women with real curvies as opposed to the standard emaciated
models we see. Courtney Love never looked so good.
Video - Youtube
Robin S & Corey Gibbons - "At My Best (Original Mix)" - Courtesy of Selekted Music
Robin S is a dance music legend with the classic "Show Me Love" and a string of happy house singles that followed. Teaming up with
Jamaican producer/DJ Corey Gibbon, Robin sounds great singing the uplifting house vocals of "At My Best." The Keyboard Cowboys won a
remix contest with their electro-flavored production and additional remixes by Spider & Legaz and Lucky Charmes & Tony Verdult are quite
god as well. With all the instrumental tracks clogging dance floors, its great to hear a vocal song that could go all the way -
crossing from the underground clubs to the mainstream.
Audio - Youtube
Fonzerelli - "Dreamin' (Of A Hot Summers Night)" - Courtesy of Big in Ibiza/Nukleuz
Aaron McClelland is a man of many names: Yer Man, Brazen (the recent cover of "What's Love Got to Do With It" with vocals by American
Idol Adam Lambert) and Fonzerelli. As Fonzerelli, he had a hit single with "Moonlight Party" that was picked up by Tiesto an In Search
Of cd. The new track "Dreamin'" is a great end of summer track, looking back at the memories of the season with a mix of discohouse
beats and tropical guitars. The video features two young models frolicking poolside, beach side and just about everywhere else. If only
everyone's summer inspired memories lik this.
Video - Youtube
