Entries Tagged as 'House Edition 2008'
Geez, I feel like I’ve been running a marathon with these mixes…LOL. At least, I’m in the home stretch with only one more to go. This is a lot of fun, but it can sure wear you out. Looking at my Podbean account, I’m going to have to start clearing some stuff out to make room for the rest of the December mixes (something I don’t like to do). As a result, the Blender Edition has been canceled. In fact, after my next post on Tuesday or so, I plan on taking a week off before bringing out the Holiday Edition. This gives me some time to focus on some other things that need attention (mainly my computer and workstation). I promise to do my best to split the Holiday and Year-End mixes up into something more manageable and exercise some restraint and/or self-editing in the final mixes of the year. Really.
As for this mix, all I can say is WOW! This is holy hotness smothered in some smooth soul and layered with some serious funk. We get not one, but two seriously smoldering DJ Meme mixes whose brand of neo-disco is sweeping the dance world one club at a time. This Groove Junkies take on the First Choice classic “Dr. Feelgood” with Meme doing the remix honors is nothing short of brilliant! I’m also serving up the latest by Kristine W and the much sought after updated classic by Asha “JJ Tribute 2008″ both with 7th Heaven doing the remix honors. I want to thank a very special someone for floating me that song well before its official release. You’ll also notice that between these two mixes, there is an abundance of Richard Earnshaw and Muthafunkaz mixes. Not only have they have been prolific in their output, but the quality is nothing short of stellar. As a result, they have both been added to my “Heroes” section of producers that I most admire.
Note for note and song for song, this is one badass mix and if this don’t ease your worries this holiday season, then nothing will. So sit back and relax, cause K j A M is serving up some serious house music. As D’Layna proclaims…”HOUSE MUSIC WILL NEVER DIE!” Enjoy.
Album : Party Favorz 2008: House Edition v6 Disc : 2/2 Genre : House, Deep, Disco, Funky, Soulful Year : 2008 Total Time : 3:36:42.00
Track : 1 Title : Holdin’ On (Greg Stainer Mix) Artist : Physics Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 2 Title : Sunshine Paradise (Hott 22 Club Mix) Artist : Laurent Wolf & Soni Dee Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Amazon
Track : 3 Title : Shine (Marcelo Souza Chic House Mix 2009 ) Artist : Luther Vandross Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 4 Title : Just Sing (Muthafunkaz Mix) Artist : Distant People Rating : HHHH ½ Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 5 Title : I Can’t Wait (Main Room Mix) Artist : H&H Soulsurvivors feat. Diana Waite & The Heavenly Choir Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 6 Title : Holdin’ On (Oscar P & Davidson Ospina Vocal) Artist : Physics Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 7 Title : Good Love (Original) Artist : Steven Stone & Andrea Love Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Track It Down
Track : 8 Title : Dr. Feelgood 2008 (DJ Meme’s Philly Suite Mix) Artist : Groove Junkies feat. Diane Carter Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 9 Title : Around Love (Original) Artist : Marquito Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 10 Title : The Night I Fell In Love (Georgie’s Fell In Love Extended Mix) Artist : Nancy Yvonne Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 11 Title : These Times (The Jinks Remix) Artist : Soul Harmonics feat. Rachel Claudio Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 12 Title : I Am (What You Want Me To Be) (Schwarz & Funk Remix) Artist : Camille Jones Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 13 Title : Another Dimension (Triple D Club Mix) Artist : Timmy Vegas & Bad Lay Dee Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 14 Title : Keep The Fires Burning (DJ Meme Vocal Remix) Artist : Kenny Thomas Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 15 Title : Tattoo Woman (Jamie Lewis Sex On The Beach Mix) Artist : Cerrone Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 16 Title : Make it Alright (Richard Earnshaw Main Mix) Artist : Lenny Fontana & Joi Cardwell Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 17 Title : Found A Reason (Original) Artist : Kinsmen Rating : HHHHH Purchase : DJ Download
Track : 18 Title : Misunderstanding (Luca Cassani Club Mix) Artist : Cerrone vs. Sweet Connection Rating : HHHH ½ Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 19 Title : He’s So Real (DJ Spen Praise Party Mix) Artist : DJ Spen pres. The Jersey Maestros feat. Renee Smith Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 20 Title : Lose My Mind (Funkellers Remix) Artist : Andrea Carissimi feat. Orlando Johnson Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 21 Title : Stand Up (Danny Clark & Jay Benham Remix) Artist : Daddy Funk 45 feat. Lovella Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 22 Title : Give It Up (MuthaFunkaz 12′’ Vox) Artist : Roy Davis Jr. Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 23 Title : Holding Out 4 Love (Original Extended) Artist : Dave Lambert & Sir G feat. Terri B Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 24 Title : Finally (Original Mix) Artist : Ajay feat. Anita Davis Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 25 Title : Bring The Love (Warren Rigg Full House Mix) Artist : Nicki Richards Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Dig Station
Track : 26 Title : Never (7th Heaven On The Floor Club Mix) Artist : Kristine W Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Masterbeat
Track : 27 Title : J J Tribute 2008 (7th Heaven Remix) Artist : Asha Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 28 Title : Sound Of The City (Soulshaker Club Mix) Artist : Kathy Brown vs. White Knights Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 29 Title : House Music Will Never Die (Original Mix) Artist : D’Layna & Ronnie Maze Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 30 Title : Take Me To The Sky (Funky Soldiers Vocal Mix) Artist : Justin Michael & Phonic Funk feat. Maiya Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 31 Title : Outta Love (Alix Alvarez SOLE Channel Remix) Artist : Reel People feat. Omar Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 32 Title : Sun Will Shine (Copyright Main Mix) Artist : Studio Apartment feat. Yasmeen Sulieman Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 33 Title : I’ve Changed (Earnshaw & Jones Remix) Artist : Thomas Toccafondi feat. Kaysee Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 34 Title : Soul Truth (Johnny Fiasco Remix) Artist : Damien Bailey feat. Riz Rating : HHHH ½ Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 35 Title : Yum Yum (Gimme Some) (Bop Til U Drop Mix) Artist : Pulse Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Tags: Party Favorz · House Edition 2008
Just wanted to remind everyone that today is World AIDS Day. Though I don’t need a special day to remember those people I’ve lost to this disease, it’s important if only to keep it on the minds of nations and to remember that we still have a long way to go. Recent reports from the CDC show that the number of new infections in the gay community have substantially risen over the course of the past several years. Perhaps it’s because there is less of a stigma associated with the disease, or maybe it’s the lack of education and sense of invincibility among younger gay people. Either way, there’s still no cure and no excuse for reckless behavior. Protect yourself and protect the one’s you love, WRAP IT UP! I want to dedicate this mix to a dear lost friend Orlando. I’m sorry, I didn’t find out until going home for the first time in five years only to find out you passed three years earlier. Thanks to all of my “so-called” friends for letting me know (”lame” is a word that comes to mind and one of many reasons I’ll never return) and dear ole mom (who didn’t want to bother me). Orlando, you were loved and you WILL be remembered. Peace.
As promised, I got the next House Edition up and ready to go. I have to say that I’m totally feeling this mix and the music within. It starts off with the fabulously disco renderings of DJ Meme and then proceeds to take you on a journey of deep, funky and soulful house. This mix definitely sets the mood for these cold, dark days. It uplifts the spirit and feels you with joy. Frankly, I think this is just what the doctor ordered to cure the holiday blues. Don’t let the world bring you down, because in the end, it’s all about HOUSE! Enjoy!
Album : Party Favorz 2008: House Edition v6 Disc : 1/2 Genre : House, Deep, Disco, Funky, Soulful Year : 2008 Total Time : 2:52:52.00
Track : 1 Title : Chanson Du Soleil (Sun Is Coming Out) (DJ Meme Main Mix) Artist : DJ Meme feat. Gavin Bradley Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 2 Title : Your Beat Sounds Like (Disco Lips Remix) Artist : Ron Gelfer feat. Tiger Lily Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Hed Kandi Promo
Track : 3 Title : That Man Of Mine (Keith Haarmeyer Discohouse Mix) Artist : Cindy Mizelle Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Perfect Beat
Track : 4 Title : Glad I Found You (Scott Wozniak Remix) Artist : DJ Gomi feat. Louie Balo & Yasmeen Rating : HHHH ½ Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 5 Title : Natural (Original Vocal Mix) Artist : Sebastian Davidson & Nick Orisun feat. Judy Albanese Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 6 Title : Who Can I Run To (Bams Main Vocal) Artist : Dawn Tallman Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 7 Title : One Day (Sam-Project Mix) Artist : Samuele Sartini Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 8 Title : Burning Up (Davidson Ospina Remix) Artist : Angie Brown & Clemens Rumpf Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 9 Title : Get Down Again (Raul Rincon Vocal Mix) Artist : Malibu Sneakers Rating : HHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 10 Title : No Other Man (Soul Conspiracy’s So 90’s Vocal Mix) Artist : Steven Stone feat. Angie Brown Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 11 Title : You Got Me Burning Up! (Triple D Mix) Artist : Cevin Fisher feat. Loleatta Holloway Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 12 Title : Push The Fader (Earnshaw & Jones Mix) Artist : Beatz Kinetic Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 13 Title : Why (Original Club Mix ) Artist : Sam-Project Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 14 Title : Survivin’ (Joey Negro Funkdown Mix) Artist : The Sunburst Band feat. Leroy Burgess Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 15 Title : President’s House (Hott 22 Vocal Remix) Artist : Roland Clarke pres. Urban Soul Rating : HHHH Purchase : King Street Sounds
Track : 16 Title : Go Now (Triple Dee Club Mix) Artist : Simply Red Rating : HHHH ½ Purchase : Simply Red Online Shop
Track : 17 Title : Heal My Heart (Quentin Harris Black Heart Mix) Artist : Kerri Chandler feat. Treasa Diva Fennie Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 18 Title : Summer Voyage (Cover Me) (DJ Rudd Full Vocal Edit) Artist : Craft B. feat. Nica Brooke Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 19 Title : Time Is Right (Soulstar Syndicate Remix) Artist : Candy Williams & Whiteside Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 20 Title : A New Society (Original Vocal) Artist : Starchaser Rating : HHHH ½ Purchase : Beatport
Track : 21 Title : My All (David Harness Thread Mix) Artist : DJ Dealer feat. Inaya Day Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 22 Title : Life (Reel Soul Vocal Mix) Artist : Lee Wilson Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 23 Title : The Rest (Original Mix) Artist : Victor Soriano Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 24 Title : Release Your Mind 2008 (Richard Earnshaw Remix) Artist : Syke ‘n’ Sugarstarr Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Juno
Track : 25 Title : Beautify Me (Moscomusic’s Beautiful Mix) Artist : Eternal Sunshine Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 26 Title : Get Up (Mark Alston & Vanjee Remix) Artist : Mary Mary Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Masterbeat
Track : 27 Title : C’mon Y’All (Dephunk Afterhours Mix) Artist : Salme Dahlstrom Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 28 Title : Time & Time Again (Tomo Remix) Artist : Sublevel feat. Tracy Hamlin Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Tags: Party Favorz · House Edition 2008
The final installment of this series was a long time coming. I’ve said before that I don’t like to spend too much time on my mixes, otherwise you end up with something that sounds forced. For whatever reason, I just couldn’t wrap my head around this one and nothing was falling into place for me. It didn’t help that several of the songs I wanted to use made for difficult transitions and would need to be keyed perfectly. In fact, this was supposed to be the third installment and the Take 3 the fourth. After several attempts, I put it to the side. Last night, I got up around 4:00 am and scrapped the whole mix and started from scratch. It’s almost like a light went off in my head and the whole thing just magically came together. By 6:00 am the mix was finished. When I started putting the post together, I lost my new wireless connection that Comcast had just installed the previous day. After several attempts at re-starting, I got on the phone with them for what seemed like an eternity to get it working again. By 8:00 am, I was back in business. However, I had not read my emails yet nor my newsletters so I decided to take a break and catch up. If you can tell by my posts yesterday, I got on my political bandwagon and started whipping out some stuff out. Then my mom calls; she got her new computer and was heading to Wal-mart to by a router and wanted me to be around. When she called from the store, she said they didn’t have what I sent her down to get; so she puts me on the phone with the sales girl who hasn’t a clue what’s she’s talking about muchless why she’s on this planet. At that point, my head began to swell and I was getting a really bad headache. When I finished, I realized I hadn’t done what I planned to do that day and started calling to set my appointments for the following week (the MRI and other test results I had just had were in). Having already skipped lunch, I went back to finish up my post only to find I had lost my connection AGAIN! At that point, I thought about scrapping the whole damn thing. Normally, I would take a breather and go outside and walk around to enjoy the amazing days we’ve been having, but a front just moved in and it was an overcast drizzling shit of a day. By then, my mom had called back with some guy named Wally (who swears he went to school with me???) so I could tell him what needed to be transferred to her new computer. Then she wants to talk about the external hard drive I suggested she get in case the internal drive failed. She didn’t seem to get it and just wanted to go round and round with me (something she does frequently even though she comes to me for my expert advice and technical assistance for her computer). Finally I just said, “mom, if you don’t want it, then don’t get it, but only fools don’t backup their stuff; so don’t come crying to me when something goes wrong and you’ve lost all of your pictures and church projects”. She then reminded me she was my mother, so I backed down and apologized. Finally, I couldn’t take it anymore. My head was hurting so bad that I decided to wait until tomorrow to finish up my post. It’s currently 2:21 am and I can’t sleep. So here I am finishing up the post that should have been completed 24 hours ago. I’ve ran the cable line straight into my computer so I don’t have to deal with anymore wireless nightmares for a while.
So there you have it. No “the dog ate my work” excuses for my tardiness, just the truth. Since I’m up, I might as well go ahead and knock out the cover art for the next Classix Edition coming up in two weeks (you heard right). We’ve got another guest DJ this next week and I’ll be taking a breather. Do you remember when I was picking out a new computer for my mom and was all excited? Well, common sense prevailed. I was lucky enough to get some birthday money so I doubled my memory to 4 gigs, bought a new heatsink for my CPU that should keep it about 10 - 15 degrees cooler when I’m working on graphics and bought this bad ass 500 gig extreme hard drive from Western Digital to replace these two crappy Seagates I’ve got installed. That all just came in, so I’ll be cleaning out my computer and installing my new goodies later today. Sometimes it’s the seemingly mundane things in life that brings me joy. This is definitely one of them!
I hope everyone has a great weekend, wherever you may be and remember to always be polite to your mothers, no matter how big a pain in the ass, I mean neck they may be. I promise not to spam you guys with my postings, at least for a while…LOL. I’ll be back next weekend with our next guest DJ…until then, ENJOY!
Album : Party Favorz 2008: House Edition v5 Disc : 4/4 Genre : Disco, Funky, House Year : 2008 Total Time : 1:46:42:00
Track : 1 Title : Deep In You (Ortega’s Soulful Mix) Artist : Fish & Chips vs. Tanya Louise Rating : HHHHH Purchase : XpressBeats
Track : 2 Title : Down (Luca J Mix) Artist : Freak ‘n’ Funky Rating : HHHHH Purchase : XpressBeats
Track : 3 Title : Stand Up (The Guitarness Extended Mix) Artist : Nowak feat. D’Layna Rating : HHHHH Purchase : XpressBeats
Track : 4 Title : Get Busy (Soul Avengerz Dancefloor Mayhem Mix) Artist : Kid Massive feat. Elliotte Williams & Drue Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 5 Title : Must Be The Music (Nicola Fasano Dub) Artist : Joey Negro Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 6 Title : Fallin’ (Bassmonkeys Club Remix) Artist : Eugene Wilde Rating : HHHHH Purchase : XpressBeats
Track : 7 Title : Shine (Moto Blanco Remix) Artist : Booty Luv Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Juno
Track : 8 Title : Angel (Moto Blanco Mix) Artist : Natasha Bedingfield Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Masterbeat
Track : 9 Title : Dream On (Moto Blanco Vocal Mix) Artist : Christian Falk feat. Robyn Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 10 Title : Midnight (Original) Artist : JR Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Disco Galaxy
Track : 11 Title : Lose Control (Jerry Ropero & Denis The Menace Remix) Artist : Ian Carey pres. The Good Guys Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 12 Title : Finally (Christopher Simmons Remix) Artist : Bart B More vs. Oliver Twizt Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 13 Title : Daylight (Joey Negro Club Mix) Artist : Kelly Rowland feat Travis McCoy Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 14 Title : Kiss Kiss (Original Mix) Artist : K-Boy Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 15 Title : Just Look Around (Original Mix) Artist : B&S vs. Scibi feat. Elena Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 16 Title : Feelin’ Love (Axwell Vocal Remix) Artist : Soulsearcher Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Juno
Track : 17 Title : Get Down (Warren Clarke Club Mix) Artist : Todd Terry Allstars feat. Tara McDonald Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 18 Title : The Cure And The Cause (DJ Meme Philly Suite Mix Re-edit) Artist : Fish Go Deep feat. Tracey K Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Tags: Party Favorz · House Edition 2008
Rick came home from work in a pretty good mood yesterday baring a pound of fresh shrimp. I’m not sure what the occasion was, but I sure do love shrimp on a platter of ice. Drown it in some lemon, with Tabasco and cocktail sauce, a few beers and you’re pretty much set for the evening. Yummy! That always brings back great memories of back home. Sitting on the deck of one of my favorite restaurants ‘Pirates Bay’ in Port Isabel/South Padre Island on a sunny summer day and having some beer and shrimp with friends, is sorely missed. Afterwards, the shrimp was coupled with some hot sex (I knew he was up to something) to cap off our evening…YUMMIER!
Now that my head is clear and I’ve come back down to earth from the previous weeks delusional behavior due to lack of sleep, it’s time to assess what just happened on November 4th. With democratic control of both houses, things are looking pretty damn good from where I sit. The way I see it, we have 2 - 3 Supreme Court justices that have been holding out for retirement in hopes of getting a Democrat in the White House. Now that Obama is the clear winner, getting his nominations through, shouldn’t be a problem. Without over reaching, I think we can realistically repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT), pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and pass the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act and finally lift the travel ban to this country for people with HIV. It’s absolutely time that the LGBT community is treated with equality and fairness in this country. We are tax paying Americans and should not be plowed down like second class citizens. I realize that many of us want the full repeal of the Defensive Marriage Act (DOMA), however I believe that is something that will need to be handled in the courts. In fact, I’m glad that Prop 8 in California did not pass. There are already three class action lawsuits filed on behalf of the 18,000 couples who legally married since the repeal of the unconstitutional amendmant preventing same-sex marriages. Ultimately, this will need to go to the Supreme Court. Just remember, it wasn’t that long ago that blacks and whites could not legally marry and I truly believe that the Supreme Court will view this as discriminatory and unconstitutional, thus overriding every states amendmant barring same-sex marriages. I think our community needs some patience in this matter, but we’ll get there sooner than not.
As for Sarah Palin, I say good riddance for now. Unfortunately, I don’t think that’s the last we’ll be hearing from her. She’s got a taste of fame and a lust for power. I wouldn’t be surprised if she runs for the soon to be open Senate seat in Alaska, though I understand that’s going to a runoff. Now that the election is behind us, I find it rather amusing how her handlers have all come out about what a DIVA she is. For one, she’s difficult to work with and two she’s about as smart as a cue ball. I’m not going to say that I’m an expert on geography, but even I know that Africa is a continent, not a country. I expect her handlers were better qualified to be Vice President than she was. You can bet your last dollar the elitist faction of the Republican party cringes at the notion of her running in 2012. However, she does appeal to the majority of their base (bible thumpers, false prophets, closeted queers and the KKK). I guess we’ll deal with it in four years. For now, I’ll just relish the massive losses of the Republican party and the defection of one of their core constituents, Mexicans. It’s suggested that by 2012, they might even lose Texas’s wealth of electoral votes, since Hispanics are quickly becoming the majority in my home state. That’s what you get when you beat up on immigrants you dumbasses!
On to better news. I bring you the third installment of the House Edition v5. With a good mix of the familiar and some brand spanking new tunes; this mix ROCKS the HOUSE! I’m really proud of this particular edition and hope everyone has been feeling what I’ve been laying down. I always get concerned when I don’t receive any feedback. While the countless downloads speak volumes, it would be nice if you guys would open up and show me some LOVE! Hey, I’m not just some cold hard bitch you need to be afraid of (unless you cross me and I’ll cut you down), I’ve got feelings too : ) Nevertheless, if you’re just too shy to get involved, you can always show your appreciation by making a small donation via the PayPal buttons to the left and right of you. All donations received go right back into the maintenance of this site; so your contribution is being put to good use.
I also want to bring to your attention a new download button at the bottom of the page. I have now added a ‘true’ .cue file for those of you who like to separate the mixes by song without the annoying gap. So, if anyone would like to do that, but don’t know how, here’s what you do. After you have downloaded the mix, then download Medieval Software’s free Cue Splitter. Install that on your computer (trust me, no spyware). Then just click on the .cue file at the bottom of this post and Cue Splitter will automatically load and ask for the .mp3 file you want to split. Then just add the .mp3 mix and it will load all the track information you see below. In the bottom left hand corner, click on ’split’ and then save the files. Wahla! You’re all done. How cool is that? You can thank our good friend Ian from the UK for hooking us up with this great idea. I have retained the .html file with all the tracklistings and the icon for that will be the .txt file instead of .cue. This way, everyone is happy.
I guess that’s about it for now. Just keep up the groove and I’ll be back tomorrow with the final mix. Until then…ENJOY!
Album : Party Favorz 2008: House Edition v5 Disc : 3/4 Genre : Disco, Funky, House Year : 2008 Total Time : 1:32:39:00
Track : 1 Title : Worked Up (Mark Picchiotti Extended Club Remix) Artist : Brian Anthony Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Masterbeat
Track : 2 Title : Love Vibrations (Josh Harris Club Mix) Artist : Barbara Tucker Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 3 Title : Turn It Up (Kenny Hayes Sunshine Funk Mix) Artist : Mark Picchiotti pres. Basstoy feat. Dana Devine Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Masterbeat
Track : 4 Title : The Music (Motoja Remix) Artist : Ultra DJ’s Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Unreleased
Track : 5 Title : Put Your Hands On (Warren Clarke Remix) Artist : No Halo Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 6 Title : Shake It Up (Richard Earnshaw Remix) Artist : Miguel Migs feat. Sadat X Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 7 Title : Give Thanks (Soul Avengerz Club Mix) Artist : Peyton & The Rhythm Republic Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 8 Title : Bodyswerve (Soulshaker Remix) Artist : De’Lacy & Marco Gee Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Juno
Track : 9 Title : Time (Wideboys Club Mix) Artist : Speakerbox feat. Michelle Shaprow Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 10 Title : Alive (K-Klass Club Mix) Artist : Mondotek Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 11 Title : How Long (Almighty 12′’ Mix) Artist : Linda Clifford Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Unreleased
Track : 12 Title : Love Hangover (DJ Spen Club Mix) Artist : Joey Negro Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 13 Title : Love Is The Answer (Freemasons Remix) Artist : Funk Fanatics Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Xpressbeats
Track : 14 Title : Into My Life (Original Extended Mix) Artist : Cahill Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Not to be confused with their spring hit “Love of My Life” this is a brand spanking new promo that samples a very familiar track…PRINCE! It lifts that cool beat from his 1980 hit “I Wanna Be Your Lover”. I sure hope they cleared the rights to use it, because if not, Prince has been in a suing mood lately. This is smoking! Essential.
Track : 15 Title : Love On My Hands (Dubf Mix) Artist : Lovebirds Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 16 Title : Sanctuary (Solitaire Club Mix) Artist : Gabriella Cilmi Rating : HHHHH Purchase : 7digital
Tags: Party Favorz · House Edition 2008
I’m sorry for the late post. I was pretty much delirious last night and finally dropped just after midnight. I do have to say that as someone who rarely if ever gets choked up over sad movies or someone who has never joined a fan club, I pretty much lost it last night. I don’t know, maybe it was the Prednisone I’ve been taking since I haven’t had much sleep in the past week and half. I admit I fell apart and started sobbing like a baby. Now, I’m not no sissy baby, but I just couldn’t help it. If you missed his sobering speech, here it is:
November 4, 2008
Album : Party Favorz 2008: House Edition v5 Disc : 2/4 Genre : Disco, Funky, House Year : 2008 Total Time : 1:31:39:00
Track : 1 Title : Summer Voyage (Cover Me) (DJ Rudd Full Vocal Edit) Artist : Craft B. feat. Nica Brooke Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 2 Title : Get Up (George Mena & Frankie Estevez Fuzion Main Mix) Artist : Mary Mary Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Masterbeat
Track : 3 Title : Touch Me (Vintage mix) Artist : Bingo Players vs. Chocolate Puma Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Juno
Track : 4 Title : Can’t Stop (Joey Negro Remix) Artist : Quentin Harris feat. Jason Walker Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 5 Title : One Desire (Quentin Harris Re-Production) Artist : Barbara Tucker & Tuccillo Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 6 Title : Bad Habit (ATFC’s Original Vocal) Artist : ATFC feat. Lisa Millett Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 7 Title : From My Heart To Yours (The Mac Project Club Mix) Artist : Laura Izibor Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 8 Title : Show Me Love 2008 (Soulshaker Remix) Artist : Robin S Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 9 Title : Magic (Moto Blanco Club Mix) Artist : Robin Thicke feat. Mary J. Blige Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 10 Title : Smilin’ (Moto Blanco Vocal Club Mix) Artist : Bryn Christopher Rating : HHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 11 Title : Bomb The Secret (Moto Blanco Club Mix) Artist : The Wideboys feat. Clare Evers Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 12 Title : So Sweet (Mark Picchiotti Classic Vocal) Artist : Mark Picchiotti feat. Dana Divine Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Track : 13 Title : Pretty Please (Love Me) (The Mac Project Club Mix) Artist : Estelle feat. Cee-Lo Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 14 Title : Right Here (Departed) (Moto Blanco Club Mix) Artist : Brandy Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Tags: Party Favorz · House Edition 2008
Perhaps it’s a bit presumptive of me to post this before the polls have closed, but the current polling suggests that Barak Obama has a healthy 11 point lead over John McCain, well over the margin of error. If those stats are to be believed, then this country, for the first time in our history, will have put a black man in the Oval Office. Even more significant, are the record 29 million votes already cast in early voting. Coupled with all of the voting to take place today, this election has engaged Americans like no other election in history and is quite possibly one of the most memorable events of my lifetime. If Michelle Obama was only recently proud of her country for the first time in her life, I can honestly say the same thing. Certainly we approach that sentiment from a different perspective, but I understand the intolerance, the hatred, the bigotry behind those views. As a disabled, gay American, I get it from all sects of society. Nevertheless, I am a product of my Catholic conservative parents and retain many of the same values that were instilled in me since birth. I believe in the “American Dream”. I believe that anyone can rise from difficult circumstances to make a better life for themselves and those they love. Barak Obama’s rise to the top only confirms that belief. It is for this very reason I continue to persevere in my daily struggles to find a job, to make a comfortable living for myself and my partner. Barak didn’t give up, and nor will I. This is truly a time to celebrate.
With that, I bring you the first of four mixes celebrating the ascendency of President Obama. Folks, it’s time to P-A-R-T-Y!!! The first half of this mix is admittedly self-indulgent. It’s where the old meets the new. It’s party music for happy people. It’s funky, it’s fabulous…it’s DISCO! When I started working on the mix, I didn’t have a lot to work with, so I decided that I would reach back to when I started this blog in November of last year and pulled out a bunch of my favorite funky tunes at the time. I coupled that with a few goodies from earlier this year, plus a bunch of new stuff and some updated disco classics. All told, between the four mixes, there isn’t a loser in the bunch…yup, it’s that good!
So, squeeze into those low-riding bell-bottoms and slip on those platforms, because honey, we’re gonna boogie 2 nite! Don’t be deterred by any lawsuits brought on by those poor loser Republicans. Once the stations call the election I want everyone dancing in the streets with your boomboxes. Get down, boogie oogie oogie, shake, shake, shake…shake your booty like there’s no tomorrow! Just remember, this party goes on all week. I’ll be back each day with a new mix for your weekend blowout.
BE PROUD AND PLAY IT LOUD!
Album : Party Favorz 2008: House Edition v5 Disc : 1/4 Genre : Disco, Funky, House Year : 2008 Total Time : 1:19:23:00
Track : 1 Title : Party Train (Club Mix) Artist : Midnight Express & Sabrina Johnston Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Beatport
Track : 2 Title : Born To Be Alive (7th Heaven Club Mix) Artist : Disco Kings vs. 7th Heaven Rating : HHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 3 Title : Knock On Wood ‘08 (7th Heaven Mirrorball Mix) Artist : BWT feat. Angie Brown Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 4 Title : Higher (Stonebridge Discotrax) Artist : The Messengers feat. Lisa Millett Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Juno
Track : 5 Title : Love Train 2008 (Club Mix) Artist : Hannu vs. The O’Jays Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 6 Title : Everybody Move Your Body (Original) Artist : Goldmember Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Disco Galaxy
Track : 7 Title : A Tiny Shoe (Josh Harris Club Mix) Artist : Jimmy D. Robinson Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Perfect Beat
Track : 8 Title : Got To Be Real (Club Mix) Artist : Electric Allstars feat. Shena Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 9 Title : I Hate This Part (Moto Blanco Club Mix) Artist : Pussycat Dolls Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 10 Title : If You Love Me (Moto Blanco Club Mix) Artist : Buzz Junkies feat. Elesha Moses Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 11 Title : Feel U Feelin’ Me (Starlett DJ’s Disco Mix) Artist : Pimp Jam feat. Norma Lewis Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Promo
Track : 12 Title : Inside Out (DJ Memê Remix) Artist : Belezamusica Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Juno
Track : 13 Title : No Promises (Original Mix) Artist : Hott 22 feat. Bonnie Bailey Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Juno
Tags: Party Favorz · House Edition 2008
Album : Party Favorz 2008: House Edition v4 Disc : 2/2 Genre : Disco, Funky, House, Soulful Year : 2008 Total Time : 1:19:54:00
Here it is, the second installment of the House Edition v4, served up on a sizzling hot platter of disco with a side of seventies soul. The Atl has already been experiencing some fall like weather with cooler evenings and temps ranging in the low to mid eighties during the day. Suits me fine as I always enjoy the transition from summer to autumn. I’ll be starting the much delayed Classix Edition: 90’s part deuce shortly. Until then, I hope everyone has a great week and until the next time…ENJOY!
Track : 1 Title : Third Time (Shave Main Mix) Artist : Levi 5Star feat. Michelle Martinez Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Funky house with a pulsating beat and Michelle demanding “did you think that I was easy?”. Think of it as one of those “I Am Woman” empowerment songs with an urgency that demands R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Essential
Track : 2 Title : Hideaway 2008 (7th Heaven Club Mix) Artist : De’Lacy Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Hed Kandi Promo
I’m going to be honest, I didn’t know anything about this tune from 1995. I did hear some 2008 mixes that came out earlier this year, but I wasn’t all that impressed, until now. Always lovin’ the 7th Heaven vibe, this Hed Kandi promo has been rocking my world, and guaranteed it will rock yours too. Essential.
Track : 3 Title : Can You Feel That Sound (Josh Harris’ Club Mix) Artist : Georgie Porgie Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
IT’S GEORGIE TIME! …and he’s serving up some serious funky optimistic disco like no other. Sometimes I think that no matter how bad things get, Georgie always remains upbeat. He’s probably someone I should be hanging around with right now. Since that ain’t gonna happen, I’ll settle for this heavenly slice of positive attitude. Essential.
Track : 4 Title : Let It Go (Groove Assassins Remix) Artist : Afterlife feat. Cathy Battistessa Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Traxsource
Bringing the vibe down, we move into this slow burning number with a very addictive bass line and soothing vocals by Cathy Battistessa. Essential.
Track : 5 Title : Come Into My Life (Haldo’s Original Mix) Artist : Haldo feat. Erika Scherlin Rating : HHH ½ Purchase : Traxsource
When I saw this, I was hoping it might be a remake of the Joyce Sims classic from back in the day. Sadly, it is not. However, that certainly doesn’t take anything from this song. Though not bad, it just feels like something is missing to really lure the listener in. That being said, there are several fantastic dub/vocal mixes that accompany the package that many of you might favor. Also check out Haldo’s Floor Mix which kicks it up a notch.
Track : 6 Title : How Long (Davidson Ospina Vocal Remix) Artist : Linda Clifford Rating : HHHH ½ Purchase : Beatport
I’ve been all over this song since I used the Paul Goodyear version in my Pride Edition v3. Ospina keeps the high tempo of Paul’s mix, but dresses it down in strict 90’s house fashion. Now that we have the official remixes currently available only on disc at Perfect Beat, I’m still hoping the Linda’s pal Ralphi hops on board with one of his sizzling peak hour mixes. Outstanding.
Track : 7 Title : Release Your Mind 2008 (Richard Earnshaw Remix) Artist : Syke ‘n’ Sugarstarr Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Juno
What if Barry White hooked up with Richard Earnshaw and Skye ‘n’ Sugarstarr then created a funky house masterpiece? Folks, this IS what it would sound like. Essential.
Track : 8 Title : Keep On Push (Outwave Project Remix) Artist : Alex Barattini Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Juno
Another song with a positive attitude set to swirling strings and a big disco beat. I’m really into these mixes that use the old school orchestration. Can you imagine what it must have cost for some of those seventies classics to be put together with a full orchestra? Essential.
Track : 9 Title : Real Love (Original) Artist : Highland Skies feat. Amanda Pryce Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Fiberline Audio
ABSOLUTELY LOVIN’ THIS SONG! Definitely has a late eighties, early nineties vibe going on. I need to start looking out for more songs by Amanda, because this is way beyond amazing. Quick, someone snatch her up and record a full album…we need more songs like this. Essential.
Track : 10 Title : Sometimes (Turn Back The Years Dub) Artist : Raul Rincon & Terri B Rating : HHHH ½ Purchase : Traxsource
Clocking in at 9:50, these guys cheated themselves out of a 5 star review because it took way to long to build up to the good part. Luckily, I was able to edit some stuff out and get to the point. Several of you may recognize the groove from last years massive “Time” by Speakerbox. Outstanding.
Track : 11 Title : Can’t Stop (Original) Artist : Phats & Small vs. Flava Rating : HHHHH Purchase : Coming Soon…REALLY!
Did you say Phat’s & Small? Hell yeah! Remember their feel good rework of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September ‘99″ that blew up about this time of year? With one half of Freemasons, I’m glad to see these guys stretch out into some old school. Though not the same song, I’m wondering if this is what Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Stop Loving You” might sound like if it were set to a house beat. For those not familiar with Flava, they are a dance troupe that won the 2008 ”Britain’s Got Talent’ contest. Check out the trailer teaser here. Essential.
Track : 12 Title : Hope For Better Days (Original Mix) Artist : Bibi feat. Malou Beauvoir Rating : HHHH Purchase : Traxsource
More positive house imagery that focuses on war and a ‘We Are the World’ message. Set over a deep Isaac Hayes type groove, Malou’s got somethin’ to say and you better stand up and pay heed. “This is an expression of our hope and our joy”. Outstanding.
Track : 13 Title : All Night Long (Falko Niestolik & J.K. David Mix) Artist : Luke Lawson feat. Big John Whitfield Rating : HHHH ½ Purchase : Juno
Finally, a little Philly Soul meets 21st century house! I gotta say John Whitfield does an amazing O’Jays turn on this song. Groove is in the heart…indeed. Outstanding.
Tags: Party Favorz · House Edition 2008
