EDM & House Music: Party Favorz (Circuit, Funky & Dance Classics)

Spring Edition 2009 Volume 1

It's Easter weekend and time for mother nature to start showing us her softer side.  After all, it is spring.  You know, blue skies, budding flowers, mild temperatures, and pollen floating in the air wreaking havoc on millions of people with allergies.  Instead, we've had a ton of rain over the past several weeks, and even dropped down into the upper 20s earlier this week.  Thankfully, that began to clear out a couple of days ago.
Today we've been overcast with the threat of rain coupled with tornado warnings.  Though I'm not a big fan of meteorologists, I do appreciate it when they're wrong in our favor.  No rain so far and it does appear the sun is trying its best to make its way out from the clouds.  This weekend should be perfect for putting on your big fancy Easter bonnet and hunting for eggs.
With that, I offer you the first of three brand-spanking new spring mixes to help out with whatever festivities you may have planned this weekend.  Heck, even if you don't have anything planned, load this in the I-pod and make your own party.  There are lots of goodies in this basket.  From the beautiful Deep Step with Andy Bell (Erasure) providing vocals on "Promise You" and the 2009 workout of Shannon's 80s classic "Let the Music Play" to the inspirational "I Believe" by the Absolute with Suzanne Palmer.
You may even notice that I relented and included Britney's "If U Seek Amy" only because I know this is a favorite for many of you.  I found the official remixes to be lacking any originality and settled on DJ Ranny's tribal workout instead.  Sadly, even Ranny's magic can only do so much for this inane song.  Nevertheless, the package as a whole is well worth it, as will be the subsequent takes to follow over the next couple of days.  So, get ready for the weekend, and let's get ready to P-A-R-T-Y!  I'll be back tomorrow with take two.  Until then...Enjoy!
Album : Spring Edition v1
Genre : Circuit, Progressive, Tribal, Mainstream Club
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:19:25.00
Track : 1
Title : Kick The Bass (DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious Club Mix)
Artist : Julien K
Track : 2
Title : Promise You (Twisted Dee Vocal Mix)
Artist : Deep Step feat. Andy Bell
Track : 3
Title : Back To You (Cajjmere Wray Remix)
Artist : Oscar G feat. Tamara Wallace
Track : 4
Title : You Without Me (Chris Cox Club Mix)
Artist : Tina Sugandh
Track : 5
Title : Let The Music Play 2009 (Chris Cox & Trent Cantrelle Remix)
Artist : Shannon
Track : 6
Title : Mr. Right (Dena Cucci Remix)
Artist : Edson Pride & Gabriela Nader
Track : 7
Title : Love Is The Look (Massi & DeLeon Full-On Vocal)
Artist : Kristine W
Track : 8
Title : Love Sets You Free (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Club Mix)
Artist : Charlie
Track : 9
Title : Body Rock (Twisted Dee Remix)
Artist : Oceana
Track : 10
Title : If U Seek Amy (Ranny vs. The Popstar FUCK ME Mix)
Artist : Britney Spears
Track : 11
Title : I Believe (Ralphi Rosario Club Vocal)
Artist : The Absolute feat. Suzanne Palmer
Track : 12
Title : Whatcha Gonna Do (Edson Pride 2009 Big Room Mix)
Artist : Shauna Solomon
Track : 13
Title : Superlover (Craig C Retro Blaster Mix)
Artist : LaBelle

BPM Edition 2009 Volume 3 (Take 2)

All I can say is that this has been an uneventful day.  Rick and I headed out to South East Atlanta to pick up the radiator that I had purchased through a parts dealer the day before.
As soon as we got on the highway, traffic was jam-packed in all five lanes.  I could barely make out the overhead sign that read "4 left lanes closed due to construction".  You've got to be kidding me!  Operating on a hunch, I waited until we got to the I-75 exit and went off in the opposite direction.  I took the first exit and took a left on Howell Mill Road which runs parallel to the highway.  I didn't know this for sure, I was just guessing.
Luckily, I was right and came out on the other side of the traffic jam.  We finally made our way to the southeast part of town (an area I don't recommend to anyone venturing out on their own) and found the dealer.  Getting back on the highway again was not a problem, because we were going in the opposite direction.  Nevertheless, his friend lives in Suwanee about an hour out of Atlanta.
Once we got there, he got to work but had some problems removing the old radiator.  After about thirty minutes of trying to remove it, he finally got it out and quickly installed the new one.  He then put in some anti-freeze, ran some tests and we were back in business.
Now, I'm not telling this to everyone to bore you to tears, but it just goes to show how the only fabulous day we had to mess around, was wasted on other things I didn't really want to do.  I know you say there's always tomorrow.  Yeah, the rain moves back in yet again, followed by another cold front which should drop us back down to the 20s by Monday night.  Oh JOY!  You live, you learn, sh!t happens.  Hopefully, mother nature will be kind to us again this next weekend.  Now, on to the music!
The nice thing about being in the car for so long was that I got to preview this mix and was very happy with the end result.  So much so, I decided to go ahead and put it out today, before I settle in for dinner and a movie.  Though my ratings don't look like it, I really enjoyed take 2 more than the first.  I know you've had enough reading, so I'll just let it speak for itself.  Remember, I'll be back next week sometime with the Spring Edition.  I hope everyone has a better weekend than I did and as always.enjoy!
Album : BPM Edition 2009 v3
Genre : Electro, Funky, House
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:19:53.00
Track : 1
Title : Passion (Steve 'N King Electro House Remix)
Artist : Fox5 vs. K5
Track : 2
Title : IBF (Imaginary Boyfriend) (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Minimal Club)
Artist : Leah Renee
Track : 3
Title : Can't You Feel It (Original Club Mix)
Artist : Elize
Track : 4
Title : Kick The Bass (Dave Aude Mixshow)
Artist : Julien K
Track : 5
Title : Please Don't Leave Me (Digital Dog Club Mix)
Artist : P!nk
Track : 6
Title : Someday (Soul Avengerz Original Mix)
Artist : Soul Avengerz
Track : 7
Title : Release Me (Dionne Main Mix)
Artist : Deep Velvet feat. Dionne
Track : 8
Title : Love You Baby (Dabruck & Klein Vocal Mix)
Artist : Out Of Office
Track : 9
Title : Hold On (Stonebridge Remix)
Artist : Lazee feat. Neverstore
Track : 10
Title : Set You Free 2K9 (Spencer & Hill Remix)
Artist : N-Trance
Track : 11
Title : Beautiful (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Club Mix)
Artist : Akon feat. Kardinal Offishall & Colby O'Donis
Track : 12
Title : Love Struck (Dave Aude Club Mix)
Artist : V Factory
Track : 13
Title : Candle (Sick And Tired) (Razor & Guido Club Dub Club Mix)
Artist : The White Tie Affair
Track : 14
Title : Miami (7th Heaven Club Mix)
Artist : Fish & Chips
Track : 15
Title : Head Shoulders Knees 'n' Toes (Cahill Mix)
Artist : K.I.G.

BPM Edition 2009 Volume 3 (Take 1)

Okay, folks, we're going to be moving into high gear for the month of April.  I admit I've been behind, okay derelict in my duties of staying on top of the music.  Though it took several days to complete, I finally got everything organized earlier this week.  Over 1,000+ songs later, I separated anything I thought I would use into four folders including BPM, T-Dance, Spring Edition, and System.
There's more than enough new stuff to satisfy almost any taste.  Starting with the third installment of the BPM edition, I will roll out a new mix in each category throughout the month.
Next week, I'll have the long overdue Spring Edition, just in time for Easter.  I expect this will not be an easy task as I've got a lot on my plate this month, but I'll do my best to get everything released in a timely fashion so as not to get behind again.
Initially, I had four demos complete for this series; then I went back and consolidated much of it into two final mixes.  Frankly, coming hot off of WMC, I haven't been all that impressed which made the editing process fairly easy.  That's not to say that the music contained in these two mixes is bad because they're not.  I'm just not hearing anything mind-blowing at the moment.
Some of the highlights in this take are a couple of  90s classic re-hash from Pronto (Gonna Make U Sweat) and Crystal Waters (Gypsy Woman).  Both have been updated for today's floors quite well.  I did take off half a star for "Gypsy Woman" because Tristan removed the La Da Di La Di Da from the song, which is damn near blasphemous.  Though completely fresh, another throwback comes from the genius of Bob Sinclar.  His collaboration with the Sugarhill Gang (a hip hop the hippie the hippie to the hip hip hop, a you don't stop the rock it to the bang bang boogie say up jumped the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie the beat) is nothing short of brilliant and complete fun.  Maybe it was the "ooah ooah" that got me, I don't know, but I sure love this song.
We also have the long overdue remix of Kelly's "My Life Would Suck Without You" by Chriss Ortega, which is just as excellent as the original.  Thankfully, no Jason Nevins mixes this time around, which would have been an obvious choice.  Another song I had been waiting for since the radio edits came out in February is by American born Japanese artist Utada.  Internationally, this girl is well known and has had massive success everywhere but here.  It's a shame because she is very talented.  In its original form, her new song "Come Back To Me" is a total break down tear-jerker.  Seamus Haji works his magic much like he did on Mariah's "Touch My Body" to great effect.  Also look out for the Tony Moran mix (think Rihanna's "Unfaithful") of this great song to appear on next week's Spring Edition.
For the most part, if you're a fan of the BPM edition, you'll love this mix.  There really isn't a bad tune here, just several mediocre.  I think you'll thank me for my editing decisions.  I mean Britney's "If U Seek Amy" is pure junior high.  It's immature, lame and doesn't even fit within the context of the song.  So if you were hoping for that, it's not here nor will it be in future releases.  The rest of the songs that deservedly got the ax put mediocrity to shame.
That's about all I got for today.  Looking out my window, I see that our channel 9 meteorologist is once again way off her prediction.  After two weeks of rain, we were supposed to have a nice sunny day today.  Instead, it's still very much overcast.  I am praying for some sunshine tomorrow so Rick and I can get out and enjoy ourselves.  I'll be back early Saturday with the second part.  Until then.enjoy!
Album : BPM Edition v3
Genre : Electro, Funky, House
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:19:53.00
Track : 1
Title : Superstar (Show Me Your Intention) (Dagaard & Morane Remix)
Artist : Novy vs. Eniac
Track : 2
Title : Gonna Make U Sweat (Summer Party Mix)
Artist : Pronto
Track : 3

System Edition 2009 Volume 2 [Take 1]

As promised, I've got the next installment of the System Edition up and ready.  In fact, I knocked out all three mixes yesterday and have been listening to them in the car while running errands and all I can say is that they kick some serious booty!  Initially, I had planned on doing this later in March, but due to time constraints, I decided it was the easiest thing to put out on short notice.
I also wanted to exclusively bring in tunes from Stompy, but the Beatport top ten has been pretty amazingly diverse and outstanding since the beginning of the year.  It’s nice to see more than just the same old ho-hum progressive tunes over and over.  Diversity is the spice of life and certainly makes for better listening.  I’m not sure if this has to do with the way they are promoting new selections or if people, in general, are hungry for more than the typical Adam K & Soha style tunes.  That’s not to say they’re bad, because they aren't.  It’s just when everyone under the sun starts apeing your style, it’s time to move on to something new and fresh.
Yeah, you will find some of those tunes over the three mixes, but they won’t comprise the bulk of the styles, which is a good thing.  As I mentioned before, I’m not necessarily a chart whore, but with so much new stuff released on a daily basis, it’s hard to sit at my computer and go through each song one by one.
I already do that for my promo services; to have to wade through everything that comes out on Beatport, Traxsource, Juno and Xpressbeats (all my favorite download sites) is just damn near impossible.  So, relying on what other people’s impression of a song is (hence the charts) makes my job all the easier.  One thing I will say for certain is that between the three mixes, I’m delivering some of the hottest underground house this side of the Mason Dixon.
We’ve been having some exceptional Spring-like weather for the past several days which comes to an end tomorrow when the cold and rain move back into town.  I hope it’s as nice where you are as it is here.  I’ll be back tomorrow and Friday with the final mixes of this installment.  Until then, ENJOY!
Album : System Edition 2009 v2 
Disc : 1/3
Genre : Electro, House, Tech, Progressive
Total Time : 1:05:10.00
Track : 1
Title : Last Night In Miami (Original Mix)
Artist : Dave Kurtis
Track : 2
Title : Old's Cool (Original Mix)
Artist : Chris Simmonds
Track : 3
Title : Bofe De Elite (Original Mix)
Artist : Mastiksoul
Track : 4
Title : Mini Jack (Original Mix)
Artist : Ramon Tapia
Track : 5
Title : Voodoo Doctor (D-Unity S Therapy Mix)
Artist : Kobbe & Kevin Brown feat. Mar-C
Track : 6
Title : Sheila (Novy & Bahil Remix)
Artist : Orli & Martie
Track : 7
Title : One 2 3 Four (Popof Remix)
Artist : Martin Solveig
Track : 8
Title : Alamo (TV Rock Remix)
Artist : Dirty South
Track : 9
Title : Smile When You Kill Me (Original Mix)
Artist : Jerome Isma-Ae
Track : 10
Title : Deep Inside (Harry ''Choo Choo'' Romero's Bambossa Remix)
Artist : Hardrive
Track : 11
Title : Miami To Atlanta (Original Mix)
Artist : Pryda

System Edition 2009 Volume 2 [Take 3]

It’s the weekend…yeah!  I’m serving up the final installment of SEv2 and this does not disappoint.  Eclectic is best used to describe this mix.  Whether it’s the hard-hitting funky electro of Herve (Mars), the 80s throwback of Muddyloop (Flight Night), the all too important massive party favor by Faithless (Music Matters), the Indie inspired “No Turning Back” by Gui Boratto or the re-working of the classic “Adagio For Strings” by DJ Yvan, everything fits tidily in this mix and flows from one joint to the next with utter ease.  If you enjoy solid underground house, this is not to be missed.
After having been spoiled with some amazing Spring weather, crappy weather has pretty much settled into the ATL for the next few days.  The cold and rain are enough to put a damper on life, but I won’t let it get me down.  Why?  Because I know sunshine days are around the corner; giving me something to look forward to.  I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and I’ll be back this coming weekend with the next installment of the Classix Edition now called the Chrome Edition.  Until then…ENJOY!
Album : System Edition 2009 v2
Disc : 3/3
Genre : Electro, House, Indie, Tech, Progressive
Total Time : 1:19:43.00
Track : 1
Title : Mars (Exclusive Herve Re-Fix)
Artist : Herve
Track : 2
Title : Patricia Never Leaves The House (Dr. Kucho! Remix)
Artist : Dr. Kucho!
Track : 3
Title : Flight Night (Love vs. Machine Keenhouse Remix)
Artist : Muddyloop
Track : 4
Title : La La Land (Matteo Marini Remix)
Artist : Menini & Viani feat. Christian Key
Track : 5
Title : Sandcastles (John Dahlback Remix)
Artist : DCA Project
Track : 6
Title : No Turning Back (Original Mix)
Artist : Gui Boratto
Track : 7
Title : The Genius Of The Crowd (Original Mix)
Artist : Dop
Track : 8
Title : It's All In The Mind (Original Mix)
Artist : Househustlerz
Track : 9
Title : UP (Original Mix)
Artist : Alex Kenji
Track : 10
Title : A Weekend To Remember (Trebled Kids Remix)
Artist : Nayrobi
Track : 11
Title : Music Matters (Mark Knight Remix)
Artist : Faithless feat. Cass Fox
Track : 12
Title : Slip (Sebastien Leger Remix)
Artist : Deadmau5
Track : 13
Title : Rhythm Track (Original Mix)
Artist : Milton Jackson
Track : 14
Title : Adagio For Strings 2009 (Phil Green Re-work)
Artist : DJ Yvan

System Edition 2009 Volume 2 [Take 2]

Album : System Edition 2009 v2
Disc : 2/3
Genre : Electro, House, Indie, Tech, Progressive
Total Time : 1:14:39.00
Track : 1
Title : Get Down (Original Mix)
Artist : Jack Beats
Track : 2
Title : Filthy Beats (Original Mix)
Artist : Cytric
Track : 3
Title : Operation Blade 2009 [Bass In The Place London] (Dean Newton Remix)
Artist : Public Domain
Track : 4
Title : South American (Original Mix)
Artist : Tom Sawyer
Track : 5
Title : Left Alone At Night (Pink Skull Remix)
Artist : Toro y Moi
Track : 6
Title : Our Darkness (Original Mix)
Artist : Rober Gaez & David Penn
Track : 7
Title : Silver Surfer (Sensualistikz Save The Planet Mix)
Artist : Dave Darell feat. Hardy Hard
Track : 8
Title : Me And You (Original Mix)
Artist : GummiHz feat. Ruxsandra
Track : 9
Title : Feel It In The Air (Blue Haze Remix)
Artist : Joshua Collins
Track : 10
Title : Dark Beat (Criminal Vibes Re-Edit)
Artist : Viani DJ & Menini feat. Christian Key
Track : 11
Title : Fragile (TJ Cases 2009 Remix)
Artist : TJ Cases feat. Yvonne
Track : 12
Title : Breakwater (EDX Remix)
Artist : Funkagenda
Track : 13
Title : Rockafeller Skank (Original Mix)
Artist : Fatboy Slim & Koen Groeneveld
Track : 14
Title : The Deep End (Holy Ghost! Day School Dub Mix)
Artist : Curses!

BPM Edition 2009 Volume 2 (Take 2)

First, I want to apologize for any anger that may have been perceived in my last post.  It wasn't my intention to be so forthright, however, this site will in all likelihood continue on but may still turn into a pay-for-download service in the near future or I may just take it private.  I'm sorry that it needs to be that way, but I can't have the same handful of people contributing month after month to this site for the benefit of everyone who never makes a small donation, much less comment.  Fortunately, a few of you came through allowing me to continue uninterrupted.  I want to give a shout-out to Glenn A., David V., Ian K., David H. S., Gary K., Charles R., and Rale E.
All of these guys have made generous contributions since the beginning of the year which has allowed me to cover my costs for the business account I have with Podbean.  I expect that account will be downgraded by early April once I'm able to archive all of the mixes I re-uploaded for those of you that didn't get them the first go-'round.  It's a shame that it will have to be this way, but I personally sink a lot of time and effort into the mixes, the cover art, and my own personal money into everything that constitutes this site.  If you can't appreciate that, then I don't know what else to say.
In the meantime, I've got the second and final installment of the BPM Edition v2.  I know I said there would be a third, but I decided it wasn't worth my time to generate another cover, so I took the last two mixes and combined them, throwing out half the songs that will most likely never appear on any future mix. I hope everyone has a great weekend and as always.ENJOY!
Album : BPM Edition v2
Genre : Electro, Funky, House, Progressive
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:26:59.00
Track : 1
Title : Spin It Again (Strump Dump Mix)
Artist : Amanda Wilson
Track : 2
Title : La Disco Loca (Christopher S & DJ Flava Bigroom Remix)
Artist : Mike Candys
Track : 3
Title : Supaconstellation (Raul Rincon Extended Remix)
Artist : Sosua & Mad
Track : 4
Title : This Is Your Life (Club Junkies Mix)
Artist : 7th Heaven feat. Banderas
Track : 5
Title : Leche (Thomas Schwartz & Fausto Fanizza Vocal Mix)
Artist : Sudha feat. Zoe Johnston
Track : 6
Title : Near The Ocean (No Turning Back) (Nightrhymes Remix)
Artist : Alfred Azzetto feat. Robin S
Track : 7
Title : 76 Ocean Drive Apache (Vocal Mix Master)
Artist : Nicola Fasano vs. Pat Rich
Track : 8
Title : Saturday (Alex Gaudino & Jason Rooney Remix)
Artist : Cunnie Williams feat. Monie Love
Track : 9
Title : Can't Get Enough (Henrik B Remix)
Artist : Soulsearcher
Track : 10
Title : Open Minds (Original Mix)
Artist : Daley Padley & Fribbs
Track : 11
Title : Halo (Gomi & RasJek Club Mix)
Artist : Beyonce
Track : 12
Title : If This Isn't Love (Stonebridge Club Mix)
Artist : Jennifer Hudson
Track : 13
Title : Beat Of My Heart Feat Errol Reid (Redroche Remix)
Artist : Olav Basoski
Track : 14
Title : Back 2 Da Old Skool (Club Mix)
Artist : Da Robsta & Franky B feat. MC Justice
Track : 15
Title : Sweet Honey (Original Extended Mix)
Artist : Cassey

BPM Edition 2009 Volume 2 (Take 1)

You may be asking yourself why I'm putting this out a little bit early.  It looks like this will be a three-part mix, so I thought getting it out now made better sense rather than being bogged down trying to get these out this weekend.
At this point, it's not clear whether I'll be continuing this blog or not.  I've had little input from you guys since the beginning of the year and only two donations.  Thankfully, everyone came through during the Christmas season which covered my costs for January and February, and for that, I thank you.
However, as is typical in my life, things have taken a turn for the worse.  Rick's company just did some consolidating and laid-off several people.  While he hasn't lost his job, he's been asked to take some unpaid time off.  My work situation hasn't improved and I finally got the Georgia Department of Labor, whom I've been working with, to admit that they screwed up the process to which I had been applying for several jobs at the federal level.  This means I've spent an entire year jumping through hoops for these douchebags for nothing.
Now, I'm back to square one as far as my employment and am actually now considering applying for some low-level positions within the Navy.  If the DOL (who I have no other choice but to work through) has finally gotten their shit together, I might very well land one of these low-paying crappy jobs.  To add insult to injury, the University of Texas wants $530 for an emergency loan that I took out in 1999 that went unpaid.
Well, that was because I withdrew immediately at the beginning of the semester and was told that the loan would be refunded in full.  Since I no longer have the paperwork, I don't have any other choice, or they'll hold my transcript, hostage, until I pay up.  Without that transcript, there will be any furthering of my education.  At the moment, that's pretty much where things stand.
If it sounds like I'm in a crappy mood, I can assure you that I'm not.  This is the story of my life, so welcome to my world.  I realize that "things" happen to people on a regular basis, but as I mentioned before, every day I wake up there's a new obstacle I have to overcome.
It doesn't help when I have to rely on people and/or agencies that don't know their head from their ass much less understand the position for which they are being paid to assist others.  Rest assured, I'll keep plugging away, just like I always do.  The same can be said for the mixes, however, whether or not I continue to post them on the site is entirely up to you guys.  If you don't care, then why should I?
I no longer have the money to spend on my Podbean account.  I think I've shelled out enough time, money and effort to make this site worth something to the folks that keep coming back week after week and downloading all the mixes and doing God knows what with them.  Sure I could charge $5 a mix, but to what purpose?   So that one person buys it and shares it with the rest of the world and takes credit for it?  Heck, that's already happening even though it's free, go figure.  Enough said.  If you want the blog to continue on, you know what to do.  If not, I'll wrap things up by the weekend.
Sincerely,
Keith a.k.a. K j A M
Album : BPM Edition v2
Genre : Electro, Funky, House, Progressive
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:19:23.00
Track : 1
Title : Tell U Y (Chris Lake Remix)
Artist : ATFC feat. Yasmeen
Track : 2
Title : Rhythm Is A Mystery (Reza 2009 Remix)
Artist : K-Klass
Track : 3
Title : Hangin On (DJ Umile Vocal Mix)
Artist : The House Keepers
Track : 4
Title : Let The Music Play (Chris Cox & Trent Cantrelle Remix)
Artist : Shannon
Track : 5
Title : Weekend Love (Bellatrax Club Mix)
Artist : Electric Allstars feat. Mia J
Track : 6
Title : Heard It All Before (Original Mix)
Artist : Soul Avengerz feat. Krysten Cummings
Track : 7
Title : T.O.N.Y (Mark Picchiotti Club Mix)
Artist : Solange
Track : 8
Title : Rapture (Tune Brothers Remix)

T-Dance Edition 2009 Volume 1 (Take 2)

As promised, I'm serving up a second slice of some of my favorite house from 2008 mingled in with some fresh new funky tunes of the moment.  I see our good friend David from Arizona is really digging it and even managed to make me jealous with his 70-degree temps.
Sometimes I long for the days I lived in the Rio Grande Valley, where we had three seasons a year (hot, hotter and hottest), but after one hour there, I'm ready to leave (no offense mom and dad).  That's okay, the ripe warm days are on the way.
Besides, who says you can't enjoy summer now?  Pick up some J.C., limes, triple sec, and Mexican beer (I love Indio but it's not available in the states so Bohemia and lime will do), go down to the market, and get some fajitas, avocados, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and tortillas and you can have your own summer party right in the middle of winter.
Heck, you can even go down to the tanning salon and put some color on if you want to make it authentic.LOL.  We've got a few friends coming over tonight, so I think the first part will be a hit.  Think of it as a holdover until the actual season get's here.
In the meantime, immerse yourself in some fresh uplifting house.it'll put you in a good mood for the weekend.  I'll be back next week with the BPM Edition v2.
Until then, have a fabulous weekend, and as always, ENJOY!
Album : T-Dance Edition v1
Genre : Funky, House, Soulful, Gospel
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:19:46.00
Track : 1
Title : From My Heart To Yours (Mac Project Club Mix)
Artist : Laura Izibor
Track : 2
Title : Music In You (New Mondo Vocal Remix)
Artist : Lisa Shaw
Track : 3
Title : Naked (Mark Picchiotti Imagination Vocal)
Artist : Louise
Track : 4
Title : So Sweet (Mark Picchiotti Classic Vocal Mix)
Artist : Mark Picchiotti feat. Dana Divine
Track : 5
Title : Absolutely Positively (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Artist : Anastacia
Track : 6
Title : Thankful (Original Mix)
Artist : Funky Soldiers feat. Kaysee
Track : 7
Title : Keep The Fires Burning (DJ Meme Vocal Remix)
Artist : Kenny Thomas
Track : 8
Title : Feel U Feelin Me (JSJ KlubKidz Mix)
Artist : Pimp Jam feat. Norma Lewis
Track : 9
Title : Can't Get Enough (Vocal Club Mix)
Artist : Soulsearcher
Track : 10
Title : Ride The Wind (Mena Keys Club Mix)
Artist : Mena Keys
Track : 11
Title : Don't Walk Away (Ali Payami Remix)
Artist : Jenny Jones
Track : 12
Title : Dr. Feelgood 2008 (DJ Meme Philly Suite Mix)
Artist : Groove Junkies feat. Diane Carter
Track : 13
Title : To The Sky (Piano Extended Mix)
Artist : Sergio D'Angelo feat. Andrea Love
Track : 14
Title : Kiss Me (Mark Picchiotti Club Mix)
Artist : Lisa Mack

T-Dance Edition 2009 Volume 1 (Take 1)

Surprise, surprise!  Not only was I able to wrap everything up this week, but I also managed to bang out the first installment of the T-Dance series for 2009.  First and foremost, it's important for me to pull back on the number of mixes I'm making per series.  By doing that, I actually get to sit back and enjoy my completed work, something that I've been doing all week.
Second, I've got enough to make the next BPM mix and I don't want that folder to get overcrowded by holding off.  So, that will be on my agenda for next week, followed by the much delayed 2001 Classix Edition and possibly a new Diva mix (though I haven't decided who will get top honors this go around), the next System Edition, and the Spring Edition by Easter.
This mix is comprised of about half favorites from last year and a half of spanking new tunes.  While I won't say that I'll never have some soulful tunes in these mixes, most of what I'm hearing right now isn't moving me in the least.  Besides, I really wanted to make something fun, funky, and uplifting and I do believe I have achieved that.  Frankly, these two mixes hit the spot; however, be warned of possible hallucinogenic-induced fantasies featuring hard bikini-clad bodies lying on the beach while sipping a margarita.
I know, I know it's still cold in many parts of the world (including here), but every day keeps getting closer to Spring.  In fact, mother nature has been kind enough to slip in a few of those days this past week, and for that I'm grateful.  Nevertheless, it's gonna be 25 degrees tonight, so back to reality.
I hope everyone likes this slice of Summer goodness as much as I do.  I'll be back tomorrow with part two. Until then, ENJOY!
Album : T-Dance Edition v1
Genre : Funky, House, Soulful, Gospel
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:19:47.00
Track : 1
Title : Bodyswerve (Soulshaker Remix)
Artist : De'Lacy & Marco Gee
Track : 2
Title : Never Enough (John Kano's Havana Funk Mix)
Artist : Crystal Waters
Track : 3
Title : Heard it All Before (Laurent Schark)
Artist : Soul Avengerz feat. Krysten Cummings
Track : 4
Title : Sun Will Shine (MK Mix)
Artist : Studio Apartment feat. Yasmeen Sulieman
Track : 5
Title : Be Your Lady (Original Vocal Mix)
Artist : Blueplate Allstars feat. Alec Sun Drae
Track : 6
Title : Summer Voyage [Cover Me] (DJ Rudd Full Vocal Edit)
Artist : Craft B. feat. Nica Brooke
Track : 7
Title : Life (Original Mix)
Artist : Soul Conspiracy feat. Ja'Quita
Track : 8
Title : Release Your Mind 2008 (Richard Earnshaw Remix)
Artist : Syke 'N' Sugarstarr
Track : 9
Title : Runaway (VisionX Club Mix)
Artist : Paul James feat. Ms. M
Track : 10
Title : Everything Is Alright (Richard Earnshaw Main Mix)
Artist : Rasmus Faber feat. Linda Sundblad
Track : 11
Title : Deeper (Baggi Bagovic & Soul Conspiracy Club Mix)
Artist : Copyright feat. Imaani
Track : 12
Title : Hold Me Up (Original Vocal Mix)
Artist : Glory feat. Jocelyn Brown
Track : 13
Title : Near The Ocean (DJ Meme Re-Touch)
Artist : Alfred Azzetto feat. Robin S

Winter Edition 2009 Volume 3

There are so many great Erasure songs, it's often hard to pick a favorite.  However, "Star" is a personal favorite and every time I hear the refrain "sent you money, sent you flowers, could worship you for hours" I conjure up memories of a certain someone from my past.  On this Valentine's Day, I thought we could use a good dose of sentimental reasoning and this just seemed like the perfect fit.
I've got more on my plate today.  After I get this post up, I need to go get a haircut, a pedicure and manicure (I'm too lazy), pick up an orchid (an overrated and overpriced stick with a bloom on it) for my betrothed.  It's his favorite, so who am I to deny him.  I think the last one I ever bought was for my date with Kyle (a girl) my senior prom.  Her boobs were practically hanging out of her dress and I didn't feel comfortable pinning it on her in front of her parents, so her mom put it on.  I digress.
After that, I need to head over to Macy's to see about buying Rick a watch, which he desperately needs.  For the most part, we never do anything for VD other than have a nice dinner. Whether in a favorite restaurant that we can't afford or at home since Rick is a fabulous cook (the kind you dread when you get into a relationship for fear of packing on the pounds) that's about the extent of our day of amore.  I've generally considered this holiday to be one of the most useless.  Why do you need a single day to show someone you love them?  Truth is, every day should be Valentine's Day if you truly care about someone.  Your actions, your words and kind gestures throughout the year should be enough to prove your sincerity and devotion.  Again, I digress.
God is love, God is war
TV-preacher tell me more
Father help me am I pure?
As pure as pure as heaven
Sent you money sent you flowers
Could worship you for hours
In whose hands are we anyway?
Go waiting for the stars
To come showering down
From Moscow to Mars
Universe falling down
I plan on taking next week off since I've got a heavy agenda that I'm trying to square away.  I don't think I've mentioned it, but I've decided to go back to school and further my education.  Oh, joy.  It's something I had been meaning to do, but when I was working for AT&T, I was putting in 60+ hours a week and another 2 hours on the road to and from work every day, so school was out of the question.
Anyway, I've got to schedule some appointments with the university and get my transcripts and then check into some possible Pell Grants or financial assistance.  I realize all these things take time, so I'm hoping to get it squared away this next week.  I guess you can expect my next post to be the week after when I roll out the first T-Dance edition of the year.
For those of you that don't remember, it will be the equivalent of the "House Edition".  In the interim, there are some Guest DJ mixes I'll be posting on the blog this next week.  So, if anyone else has something they want to be promoted, just drop me an email and I'll be sure to post it.
I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day and if you don't have someone to share it with, then go out, get drunk and get laid...LOL!  I'll be back the week after next...until then, ENJOY!
Album : Winter Edition v3
Genre : Circuit, House, Mainstream, Progressive
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:19:55.00
Track : 1
Title : Listen (Altar Original Club Mix)
Artist : Altar feat. Amannda
Track : 2
Title : Unforgivable (Extended Mix)
Artist : Armin Van Buuren feat. Jaren
Track : 3
Title : I Can Stop The Rain (Jose Spinnin's Bearlin Club Mix)
Artist : Carol Hahn
Track : 4
Title : Holiday (Cato K Remix)
Artist : Austin Leeds feat. Gina Martina
Track : 5
Title : Circus (Junior Vasquez Club Circus)
Artist : Britney Spears
Track : 6
Title : Takin' Back My Love (Jody Den Broeder Club Mix)
Artist : Enrique Iglesias
Track : 7
Title : Get A Room (Randall Jones NYC Mix)
Artist : John Creamer & Stephane K feat. Rosko
Track : 8

Winter Edition 2009 Volume 2

Ouch!  Yet another aspect of L-O-V-E.  If you've never experienced this, then you haven't been in love.  If you say you're in love and have never experienced this, you're lying.  Trust me, I know.  I've only been through that once and swore never again.  Now, I'm back in it again, but we've been going strong for almost nine years now.  Geez, maybe it's time to trade in for a new model . . . just kidding.  I like my 2001 Honda.
"Where've you been?
Who've you seen?
You didn't phone when you said you would!
Do you lie?
Do you try
To keep in touch? You know you could
I've tried to see your point of view
But could not hear or see
For jealousy
I never knew 'til I met you"
I'm running late today, so I'll let my ratings speak for themselves.  Tomorrow, I've got a lot on my plate and I still need to get the final mix out.  It's finished, but I haven't edited it down yet nor added the splits for you cue people.  Mainly the post itself can take forever trying to get the links from Masterbeat whose service is painfully slow.  I guess part of the deal to sell the major label artist mixes is that you have to sell everything in their frigging catalog and it's pretty much bogged down their system.  Oh well, tomorrow will be the last of a predominant Masterbeat mix until the Spring Edition which is some weeks off.  Hopefully, by that time, they will have upgraded their servers.  Anyway, I'll be back tomorrow with the final installment, until then.Enjoy!
Album : Winter Edition v2
Genre : Circuit, House, Mainstream, Progressive
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:17:18.00
Track : 1
Title : Hollywood Swinging (Ralphi's Hollywood Rock Dub)
Artist : Kool & The Gang feat. Jamiroquai
Track : 2
Title : Ecstasy (Twisted Dee Club Mix)
Artist : Dianne Wesley
Track : 3
Title : Long Distance (Jody Den Broeder Club Mix)
Artist : Brandy
Track : 4
Title : Diva (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Vocal Remix)
Artist : Beyonce
Track : 5
Title : Love Story (Andy Moor's Vocal Mix)
Artist : Nadia Ali
Track : 6
Title : Your Loving Arms 2009 (Beat Thrillerz Remix)
Artist : Billie Ray Martin
Track : 7
Title : Disappear (Mike Rizzo Global Club Mix)
Artist : Dee Robert
Track : 8
Title : Be Free (The Cube Guys Vocal Mix)
Artist : The Cube Guys
Track : 9
Title : Two Of Hearts (Skatebord's High Energy In The Night Remix)
Artist : Annie
Track : 10
Title : Bottle Pop (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Artist : Pussycat Dolls
Track : 11
Title : Bring The Love (Warren Rigg Full House Mix)
Artist : Nicki Richards
Track : 12
Title : Love Is The Look (Love To Infinity Club Mix)
Artist : Kristine W
Track : 13
Title : Keep This Fire Burning (Freemasons Remix)
Artist : Outsiders feat. Amanda Wilson