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Electro-Funk Edition 2008 Volume 8 (Take 3)

Wrapping things up with the third and final installment of the Electro-Funk Edition v8, I'm giving you a mix a bit longer than the first two.  I have to tell you, this is quite possibly the most difficult mix I've made all year long.  First I started out with over 240 mediocre songs and what looked like a four mix set.  Fortunately, a lot of great stuff came out between the time I started this mix about 3 weeks ago and now.
My process is usually to preview all the songs that I want to use for a specific mix and then start the process of elimination, giving each song about 10 seconds before I make up my mind.  Then I throw everything together in one giant mix, burn it to mp3 disc and preview it (in my car, at home or in the gym) and decide which final songs will make the cut.  Then I go back and do the official mix generally in one take and edit down as necessary.  This go around, I had a bitch of a time deciding what to keep and what to throw out.  Even after I made my final decisions, about 1/4 of the songs had mismatched beats.  Meaning, they were way off.  Usually, I expect a few, but this was way too many.
So then, I had to painstakingly go back and manually adjust the beats to line them up.  Talk about a fracking pain in the ass.  Regardless, I got up early this morning to finish this final mix so I can enjoy the rest of my day.  I hope I caught everything, because sometimes at 2:00 in the morning, I'm not necessarily all there if you know what I mean.  The next Deep Edition is starting to shape up that way as well, though the majority of the songs appear to be mixing together quite nicely, so the only issue is what to get rid of.  I'm going to try to keep it down to a three mix set with each mix coming under 80 minutes.  That mix should be out this next week sometime and then I'll start working on the Halloween Edition.
I've also got our next guest DJ lined up, and this is something you gotta hear.  I'll get into details this next week when I post the mix, but I will say that it's deep, dark and FIERCE!
In the meantime, I hope everyone has a great weekend and as always...ENJOY!
Album : Electro-Funk Edition v8
Genre : Electro, Funky, Progressive, Trance
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:37:51:00
Track : 1
Title : Let It Go (Stonebridge Vocal Mix)
Artist : Stonebridge & Wawa
I'm not really sure why these two had to collaborate on something either one of them could have easily done themselves.  Frankly, I was expecting a lot more.
Track : 2
Title : Angel On My Shoulder (Funkerman Mix)
Artist : Kaskade
What a completely different track compared to the original or the awesome progressive EDX mix.  Certainly Funkerman tailor made this for the floor to great effect.  Essential.
Track : 3
Title : Shut Up And Let Me Go (Chris Lake U.K. Vocal)
Artist : The Ting Tings
I've already used the Johnny Vicious mix back in Pride and more recently the kickass Seamus Haji mix in my Electro-Funk v7 from August.  So why go back now and add the Chris Lake mix?  Why not...this is the song that just keeps on giving.  Essential.
Track : 4
Title : I Want To Be Evil (Spencer & Hill Remix)
Artist : Giant JT vs. Eartha Kitt
Delectable, delightful and absolutely DELICIOUS!  Always love me some Eartha and this doesn't disappoint.  Now I'm hoping someone will go back and give us some 2008 mixes of 'Where Is My Man".  Essential.
Track : 5
Title : Last Goodbye (Spencer & Hill Remix)
Artist : Avenue
I know you must be thinking, Keith a fracking boy band???  What the fu....?  Folks, trust me on this one.  Think of it like eating cotton candy.  Tastes really sweet, but doesn't last near as long as it should, so you gotta go back and get some more.  Ear candy at its best!  Essential.
Track : 6
Title : They Said I Said (Sunset Strippers Vocal Mix)
Artist : Sugarush Beat Company
Totally all over the original of this song.  If you get a chance, check out the amazing video for this it.

Electro-Funk Edition 2008 Volume 8 (Take 2)

Album : Electro-Funk Edition v8
Genre : Electro, Funky, Progressive, Trance
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:19:15:00
Track : 1
Title : I Surrender (PF Pumping Extended Mix)
Artist : Kate Ryan
Hi-NRG electro-pop track with mainstream appeal.  Sugary?  Yeah.  Infectious?  You bet.  Personally can't get this one out of my head.  Should do very well at radio as well as the floor.  Look out for Kate's new album 'Free'. Outstanding.
Track : 2
Title : Heaven Can Wait (Chris The Greek Mix Extended)
Artist : Luvndreams feat. Elisa Rodriguez
Track : 3
Title : Move (Soul Avengerz Mix)
Artist : Soul Avengerz feat. Zena Chavez
Serious electro-funk with some serious vocals that cannot be denied.  Massive floor filler is the best way to describe this song with a really deep groove.  This further proves that the Soul Avengerz are in complete control and delivering some of the best beats so far this year.  Essential.
Track : 4
Title : You Make Me Feel (Extended Mix)
Artist : AnnaGrace
Song has already hit dance radio and is currently moving up Billboard's Club Charts.  With a variety of mixes, what's not to like.  You want funk...got it.  You prefer electro...got it.  Need some more radio friendly...got that too.  Essential.
Track : 5
Title : Medicine (Extended)
Artist : Kim Leoni
Track : 6
Title : Like The Way I Do (Sunloverz Remix)
Artist : 2-4 Grooves
Unlikely remake of the Melissa Etheridge classic.  With it's deep electro grooves, this works on all levels.  Heck, even the vocals recall Melissa's awesome rendition.  Outstanding.
Track : 7
Title : Grass Is Greener (Original Club Mix)
Artist : Dave Aude feat. Sisley Treasure
The first release from Dave's label is a serious dancefloor contender.  This is my current pick to click.  Expect this to blow up very soon.  Also watch out for the kick-ass Jody Den Broeder mix.
Track : 8
Title : Up (Riffs & Rays Remix)
Artist : The Saturdays
Track : 9
Title : Irresistible (Stonebridge Club Mix)
Artist : Tom Belton
Track : 10
Title : Dream On (Warren Clarke Club Mix)
Artist : Christian Falk feat. Robyn
Christian Falk is a Swedish producer/artist and has teamed up with Robyn for his latest album 'People Say'.  Warren delivers an uncharacteristic 80s electro mix that would fit nicely into any John Hughes soundtrack. It's not difficult to picture Cyndi Lauper singing this song.  Be sure to check out the equally amazing Moto Blanco mix.  Essential.
Track : 11
Title : Turn The Tide (Orginal Mix)
Artist : Manian feat. Aila
Picture song #1 with a slight early millennium Ibiza beat.  Sugar-coated electro pop that's sure to please even the most finicky sourpuss.  Essential.
Track : 12
Title : Touch Me (Bart B. More Remix)
Artist : Bingo Players vs. Chocolate Puma
Yeah, like this song needs anymore attention.  Essential.
Track : 13
Title : Smash Disco (Vandalism V8 Mix)
Artist : Vandalism
Fun electro in the form of something the Starkillers might put out.  With silly lyrics that are easy to remember, I can see every electro-queer shaking their ass off on the floor.  I'm not saying there's anything original about this, but it ranks high on the fun factor scale.  Essential.
Track : 14
Title : Stop (Diego Donati vs. F&A Factor Club Mix)
Artist : Consoul Trainin feat. Joan Kolova
Fabulous electro-house with beautiful vocals and wonderful lyrics.  Currently one of my favorite spins.  Also check out the amazing Rivaz & Zucchi Club Mix which drops the chorus down to a slinky little jazzy affair.  Absolutely ESSENTIAL!

Electro-Funk Edition 2008 Volume 8 (Take 1)

I woke up this morning to find a deep chill in the air.  I like to sit on the patio and have my morning cup of coffee and just kinda meditate in the dark, but I went back in to grab my sweats because my bones just couldn't take it.  Regardless, the sun is already coming out and I can see blue skies for the remainder of the day.  Yet again, another wonderful fall day here in the ATL.
I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to post this until next week; thankfully an anonymous donor contributed the $40 necessary to keep my Podbean account alive.  That's a good thing because this is the first of three mixes to be posted over the next few days for volume 8 of the Electro-Funk series.  I'm almost finished with the next Deep Edition which will be up next week.  Since I moved all my Guest DJ mixes up, there may be a gap between now and the next mix.  I guess that's okay considering my self-imposed rest never got off the ground.  As you can see by the 'Coming Soon' preview to your left, I've got a ton of stuff scheduled to come out between now and early November.
This month, I'm still not out of the woods, as I'll be buying all new tires for my car next week, plus it's time to renew the tags.  So, $5 donations to the site are certainly welcome to help things keep chugging smoothly along.  Barring any unforeseen incidents, I should be back to normal next month.
In the meantime, sit back and enjoy...I'll be back tomorrow with take 2.  Have a great day!
Album : Electro-Funk Edition v8
Genre : Electro, Funky, Progressive, Trance
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:19:53:00
Track : 1
Title : Love Hangover (DJ Spen Club Mix)
Artist : Joey Negro
A re-work of Joey's remake from back in the 90s.  Though I'm not familiar with the original, I gotta say that DJ Spen's mix works on so many levels.  Basically this mix retains the integrity of the original, while delivering something fresh, phatt and phunky for today's dancefloor.  Essential.
Track : 2
Title : Givin' All My Love (Original 12'' Vocal Mix)
Artist : Starjackers feat. Wilson Roberts
Track : 3
Title : Changes (Chris Lake Vocal Mix)
Artist : Will Young
The UK inaugural 'Pop Idol' winner returns with a great bluesy tune re-worked by the very talented Chris Lake.  With its thumping bassline and Chris' breathy vocals, what's not to like.  Currently in my top ten must play list.  Essential.
Track : 4
Title : Sunglasses At Night (Carl Kennedy Remix)
Artist : Carl Kennedy feat. Peter Millwood
Back in the late eighties, some friends and I headed out to Austin's (TX) infamous 6th street for partying.  I remember flying high as a kite and having a great time barhopping and just being as loud as possible.  Around midnight, two tweens passed us on the sidewalk with sunglasses on.  Being my usual obnoxious self who feels compelled to point out the pretentiousness of others, I turned around and began singing as loud as I could the Corey Hart song famous at the time.  My friends and I followed them as they joined in the course until they ducked into a bar and were promptly thrown out for being underage.  We all just busted a gut laughing at the expense of someone else's idiocy.  Oh, and the song...true to the original and will definitely have the floor moving.
Track : 5
Title : All Alone (Love Assassins Vocal Dub)
Artist : Filthy Louca
I absolutely adore this song.  It reminds very much of the huge Layo & Bushwacka 'Love Story' from back in 2002.  Just one listen and you too will be addicted.  This deserves to be MASSIVE!  Essential.
Track : 6
Title : Tomorrow (Jean Claude Ades Remix)
Artist : The Kiosk
Electro floor stormer with a very unique guitar twist.  Unusual for today's dance mixes but very catchy.  With a strong vocal performance provided by an uncredited singer, this is another song that deserves some serious recognition.  "Tomorrow will be a good day"...indeed.  Essential.
Track : 7
Title : Deep In My Soul (Darren Glen Remix)
Artist : J. Nitti feat. Sarah C

Deep Edition 2008 Volume 7 [Take 2]

The first day of Autumn is almost here, and the weather in the ATL is certainly fitting.  We finally got some sun yesterday, so it was only fair for me to get out and fart around the city.  Sorry, but the day was too nice to stay at home and work on the next post.  Besides, I had to get some car work done...LOL.  Actually, I wish I had a laptop so I could get two things done at once.  If I'm going to be sitting around the dealership for a couple of hours, might as well take advantage of the wasted time.  Their coffee and stale donuts don't exactly carry a person for very long.  Oh well, it's finally here and ready for your listening pleasure.  Just remember, this take contains more gray than color, so it is definitely deeper and darker than its predecessor.
I'll be finishing up the cover art for our next guest, DJ Steve Henderson out of Chicago.  This guy has a resume that puts most to shame, so I'm really excited about what he's going to drop on us.  I hope everyone has a fabo weekend and until the next time...ENJOY!
Album : Deep Edition 2008 v7
Disc : 2/2
Genre : Deep, House, Soulful
Total Time : 1:19:23:00
Track : 1
Title : Down To The Sound (Original Mix)
Artist : Herb LF
Track : 2
Title : Jump For Joy (Original Joy Dub)
Artist : Andy Holder feat. Erik Dillard
Track : 3
Title : Spotlight (David Harness Remix)
Artist : Jennifer Hudson
Track : 4
Title : Sex Show (Original Mix)
Artist : Dale Anderson
Track : 5
Title : Soul Survivor (Original Mix)
Artist : Exacta
Track : 6
Title : Loungedoc (Ian Pooley Remix)
Artist : Roddy
Track : 7
Title : Dengon (Fredrik Stark Unreleased Dubgon Remix)
Artist : Richard Les Crees
Track : 8
Title : Reach Out For Love (Muthafunkaz 12'' Mix)
Artist : Marc Evans
Track : 9
Title : Limelight (Original Mix)
Artist : The Timewriter
Track : 10
Title : Ocean Interlude (Original Mix)
Artist : Krystian Shek & Dubnova
Track : 11
Title : Momma's Groove (Jimpster's Slipped Disc Mix)
Artist : Osunlade
Track : 12
Title : Someday (NJ Mix)
Artist : Rocco
Track : 13
Title : Super 8 Motel (Original Mix)
Artist : Jacksonville
Track : 14
Title : Elif (Jimpster Remix)
Artist : Marc Romboy

Deep Edition 2008 Volume 7 [Take 1]

Those of you that follow this edition may be asking yourself...volume 7?  Thanks to our good friend Klaus a.k.a. DJ K-Os who pointed out that I skipped volume 7 and went straight to 8 & 9, I decided to correct that.  Granted, it jumps out of place, but better late than never.  If you're looking for the more progressive version of the Deep series, this ain't it.  I decided it was time to go back to the dark side.  No, not the "Luke come over to the dark side" rather some deeper house music, which is what this series was originally intended to be.  I'm thinking that I may rename all of the series in 2009.  For instance, Electro-Funk will be called the 'BPM Edition', Progressive the "System Edition', Classix the 'Chrome Edition', Deep the 'Chill Edition' and the circuit mixes will remain the same.  I haven't come up with a name for the 'House Edition' yet only because all of the aforementioned represent a dance station on XM Satellite radio and there isn't one for just good ole house music.  This is tentative, so don't hold me to it.  However, if you like the idea, let me know.
Rather than go all doom and gloom on this mix, I purposely changed it up a bit.  The first mix has a lot more color with a few sprinkles of gray dropped into the mix, while the second mix is primarily gray tones with a few colorful spots to round it out.  When I say gray, I actually mean deep house and colorful is closer to good old fashioned soulful house.  As the days get cooler and darker (as it has been for several days around here) I don't want to send anyone (muchless myself) into an early holiday depression, so I thought I'd mix it up a bit in case the grayer tones of deep house start to bring you down.  Actually, I finished this up pretty quick last week and have been enjoying it since the weekend at home and in my car.  So, please give some feedback if you like the direction I took this time.
In other news, I want to thank everyone that responded to my call for 'guest DJs'.  I have to say, I was a bit shocked, if not overwhelmed.  What you can expect between now and the end of November are a variety of outstanding mixes by DJs all across the globe.  From the U.S., UK, Australia and Germany I pretty much have it covered.  Some of you are up and coming, others have been successfully working it for a long while now, others have their own radio show and another already has management, complete with headshots and a brand new album about to drop.  How cool is that?  All I can say is welcome to the Party Favorz family!  I will be more than happy to promote you and your work over the next couple of months.  At this time, I will have to decline any further requests to join as I'll be doubling down on the posts starting in October.  Don't worry, I've got something really big by the end of the year that I'll announce at a later date.  What I will say is that it will allow everyone to participate and share their mixes, their ideas, perspectives, tips and tricks.  Stay tuned.
In the meantime, just sit back and enjoy the sounds of the underground.  I'll be back tomorrow with Take 2 of this mix. Enjoy!
Album : Deep Edition 2008 v7
Disc : 1/2
Genre : Deep, House, Soulful
Total Time : 1:19:14:00
Track : 1
Title : All I Want (Ralf Gums Gogo Music Dub)
Artist : Aromabar
Track : 2
Title : Let Life Shine (Club Mix)
Artist : Lorenzo Al Dino feat. Beverley T
Track : 3
Title : Everybody's Talkin (Original Mix)
Artist : MyMy
Track : 4
Title : You're Special (Doruk Ozlen Dub)
Artist : Soul Creation feat. Stephanie Cooke
Track : 5
Title : Life Is The Music (Miguel Migs Salted Vocal)
Artist : Sonny J. Mason
Track : 6
Title : 18 Carat Garbage (Ralf Gums Club Mix)
Artist : Billie Ray Martin feat. Ann Peebles
Track : 7
Title : Ginfinn (Original Mix)
Artist : King Kooba
Track : 8
Title : Diamond Life (Richard Earnshaw Remix)
Artist : Louie Vega & Jay Sinister Sealee feat. Julie McKnight
Track : 9

Electro-Funk Edition 2008 Volume 7 (Take 2)

Just a reminder, this will be my last mix for awhile since I need to focus on some other things for about a month or so.  In the interim, I'm hoping to get several DJ's onboard who are interested in submitting a mix and I will create the cover art and promote you and/or your blog/MySpace/Facebook page.  As this site continues to grow at a steady pace each day, you'll have very good exposure.  If interested, please contact me through the 'about me' section of this site where you'll find my email address. I want to take this opportunity for the loyalist among you who have contributed (whether financially or comments) and subscribed to alerts via feed or email; you're always appreciated and I won't be gone that long.  In the meantime, I hope everyone enjoys this mix and if you're living in the London vicinity, why not head on over the West End and check out Electroqueer night @ Barcode.  Doors open at 8 pm and it should be a lot of fun!  I should be back in about 30 days or so. Until then...ENJOY!
Electro-Funk Edition v7
Genre : Electro, Funky, House 
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:19:14:00
Track : 1
Title : Just Another Day (Dave Aude Club Mix)
Artist : Tiffany
Track : 2
Title : Shine On 2008 (7th Heaven Club Mix)
Artist : Degrees Of Motion
Track : 3
Title : A Beautiful Life (Love To Infinity Classic Club Mix)
Artist : Jody Watley
Track : 4
Title : Everything's Gonna Be Alright (Soul Avengerz Edit)
Artist : James Doman
Track : 5
Title : No No No (Raul Rincon Rootz Remix)
Artist : Milk & Sugar feat. Roxanne Wilde
Track : 6
Title : Show Me Love 2008 (GRN's Galactic Club Mix)
Artist : Robin S
Track : 7
Title : Breathe Life (Chriss Ortega & Thomas Gold Vocal Dub Mix)
Artist : Liquid Nation feat. Andrea Britton
Track : 8
Title : Been A Long Time (Chriss Ortega & Chris Montana Mix)
Artist : Nicola Fasano vs. Yoshimoto
Track : 9
Title : Save The Lies (Out Of Office Remix)
Artist : Gabriella Cilmi
Track : 10
Title : Slammin' (Original Mix)
Artist : Eric Prydz
Track : 11
Title : Gone Dancin' (Liquid Nation Remix)
Artist : QED
Track : 12
Title : Just Dance (HCCR's Bambossa Main Mix)
Artist : Lady Gaga feat. Colby O'Donis
Track : 13
Title : Disturbia (Jody Den Broeder Club Mix)
Artist : Rihanna
Track : 14
Title : Don't Call Me Baby (Rich Morel's Pink Noise Vox Mix)
Artist : Kreesha Turner

Electro-Funk Edition 2008 Volume 7 (Take 1)

Album : Electro-Funk Edition v7
Genre : Electro, Funky, House
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:19:26:00
Track : 1
Title : In Da Club [Shake Shit Up] (Chocolate Puma Club Mix)
Artist : Copyright feat. Mr. V & Miss Patty
Track : 2
Title : Love Is The Answer (Freemasons Remix)
Artist : Funk Fanatics
Track : 3
Title : More Man Than Man (Future Perfect Vocal Mix)
Artist : Antigone
Track : 4
Title : Ride My Tempo (Wideboys Remix)
Artist : Ida Corr
Track : 5
Title : Wanna Be Beautiful (Dave vs. Claude Le Gache Remix)
Artist : Janice Grace
Track : 6
Title : Come Feel The Love (Dave Armstrong & Redroche Vocal Mix)
Artist : Sunhatch
Track : 7
Title : 21st Century Life (Mac Project Mix Main)
Artist : Sam Sparro
Track : 8
Title : I Feel Love (Original Mix)
Artist : Kevin Duvall
Track : 9
Title : Little Secret (Bassmonkeys Remix)
Artist : Destination X feat. Lisa Molina
Track : 10
Title : Keep This Fire Burning (Wawa Club Mix)
Artist : Outsiderz feat. Amanda Wilson
Track : 11
Title : I Kissed A Girl  (Richard Vission Alternate Remix)
Artist : Katy Perry
Track : 12
Title : Shut Up And Let Me Go (Haji & Emanuel Remix)
Artist : The Ting Tings
Track : 13
Title : Freed From Desire (Paul SimOn 2008 Mix)
Artist : Steve Forest
Track : 14
Title : Paddy's Revenge (Cahill Re-Rub)
Artist : Steve Mac
Track : 15
Title : Baditude (Original Club Mix)
Artist : Spoon, Harris & Obernik

House Edition 2008 Volume 4 (Take 2)

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!
Album : House Edition v4
Genre : Disco, Funky, House, Soulful
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:19:54:00
Track : 1
Title : Third Time (Shave Main Mix)
Artist : Levi 5Star feat. Michelle Martinez
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
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
IT'S GEORGIE TIME!  ...and he's serving up some serious optimistic funk 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
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
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
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 on disc at Perfect Beat, I'm still hoping 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
What if Barry White hooked up with Richard Earnshaw and Syke '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
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
ABSOLUTELY LOVIN' THIS SONG!  Definitely has the 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 snatches her up and record a full album...we need more songs like this.  Essential.

House Edition 2008 Volume 4 (Take 1)

I want to welcome everyone to the final House Edition of the summer.  Don't expect another Beach House mix 'cause that ain't what's being served up.  Instead, I purposely took this mix in a more uplifting direction full of fun disco house music.  Granted, there's definitely a lot of soul to boot, but it is the 'fun' aspect I was focusing on.  Besides, summer will end soon and I wanted to leave on a feel-good note.  I hope all the disruptions this weekend didn't kill my vibe, but I think I really delivered on this one; not just on song choice but mixing as well.  I'll be back tomorrow or the day after with Take 2 of this mix.  Until then...ENJOY!
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Album : House Edition v4
Genre : Disco, Funky, House, Soulful
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:19:55:00 
Track : 1
Title : It's Yours (Joey Negro Remix)
Artist : Jon Cutler feat. E-Man
With a ton of support from a variety of DJs, this is destined to be a late summer smash.  Of course, I'm always partial to Joey and he certainly did not fail to deliver.  Essential
Track : 2
Title : Love Me (Sergio D'Angelo Remix)
Artist : Steve Paradise feat. Kiara S
The vocals on this song alone are worth the price of admission alone.  Amazing song, even better vocals and a stellar remix by Sergio; this is the full meal deal.  What a package!  Essential.
Track : 3
Title : I Love America (DJ Meme Main Club Mix)
Artist : Hanna Hais
I for one would have never thought about doing a remix of the Patrick Juvet disco club hit from 1979.  I had to go back and dig out my Casablanca Records box set to refresh my memory.  After listening to both, I gotta say DJ Meme was definitely the guy for the job.  I've really been digging his work lately and this mix does not fail to disappoint.  Essential.
Track : 4
Title : Gotta Have House (Do You Remember) (Knee Deep Anthem Mix)
Artist : Knee Deep & DJ Spen feat. Biblical Jones
Yet another song about 'house music'.  Nevertheless, Knee Deep live up to their name and really punch the groove out in their mix, making this an obvious choice for a night out in Ibiza.
Track : 5
Title : Show Me How Good (Arduini-Pagany Philly Vocal Mix)
Artist : Arduini & Pagany feat. Vale Ducros
Ahh, picture yourself under the disco lights getting all caught up in the swirling strings.  This feel-good number is instantly catchy and definitely memorable.  Essential.
Track : 6
Title : Down (Vocal Club Mix)
Artist : Freak 'n' Funky
Boogie Oogie Oogie...need I say more?  Essential.
Track : 7
Title : Where Love Lives 2008 (Soulshaker Remix)
Artist : Alison Limerick
Earlier this summer, I previewed an amazing electro version and now we have the Soulshaker remix.  Well, we all know that Soulshaker has definitely been on a roll lately and this song just continues that pattern with their take on this early 90's classic.  Essential.
Track : 8
Title : Underlying Feeling (Soulshaker Remix)
Artist : Sylvia Tosun
After failing to really make a dent with her amazing "Head Over Heels" track back in early December, Sylvia is back with her follow-up.  Folks, this is an ultra-catchy tune with a couple outstanding remixes to suit everyone.  Now if this doesn't hit, then something is just ain't right in clubland.  Essential.
Track : 9
Title : Falling (Earnshaw's Vocal Re-Touch)
Artist : Soulmakers
Not an instantly gotcha song like its predecessors in this mix, but once you get into it, you'll be feeling the groove too.

Madonna and Me: A Personal Journey Through Music and Identity

In 1983, as a high school junior, my part-time gig was at a local record shop. Madonna burst onto the music scene that same year, amplified by the new MTV channel we'd just added to our TV lineup. The era was marked by Reaganomics, while my parents globe-trotted thanks to dad's booming shoe business.
Though "Holiday" a Top 20 hit and #1 Dance Club hit, it wasn't until "Borderline" and "Lucky Star" that everyone really began to pay attention. I couldn't pinpoint it then, but there was an undeniable aura around her. A year later, I was livng in Austin (TX), working for the Austin American Statesman by day and Hastings Records by night. Madonna's "Like A Virgin" had just hit the shelves, and despite the critics' disapproval, she was the name on everyone's lips. Lucky me, I snagged free tickets to her Virgin Tour (and Prince’s Purple Rain Tour) because my coworkers opted for Bruce Springsteen. Both shows were transcendental, turning me from a fan into an outright devotee.
Fast-forward a few years, I was back in my hometown, newly enrolled in college, and newly out as gay. Now legally allowed in clubs, my introduction to the gay scene coincided with "Express Yourself" ruling the airwaves. A weekend trip to Houston's Rich's gay Club was the turning point for me. Dancing to Madonna and Donna Summer, surrounded by a sea of faces, I felt an overwhelming sense of belonging. This was home, and Madonna’s anthems were the soundtrack to my newfound freedom.
From then on, Madonna became an ever-present force in my life. Her music was my pick-me-up, her headlines were my intrigue, and each new album was a gift. The Queen of Pop was my constant companion through every up and down, a ritual I maintain to this day. Call her whatever you want — Material Girl, Business Mogul, or Controversy Queen — she’s eternally the one and only Madonna.
Happy Birthday. XOXOXO.
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : Madonna Melt Down Promo
Genre : House
Year : 2008
Total Time : 4:10:33:00
1. Give It 2 Me (Eddie Amador Club Mix)
2. Secret (Razor 'N Guido Mix)
3. Deeper & Deeper (Gerald Goode Blue Room Mix)
4. Die Another Day (Calderone & Quayle Afterlife Mix)
5. Nobody Knows Me (Peter Rauhofer's Private Life Part 1)
6. Hollywood (Calderone & Quayle Glam Mix)
7. Ray Of Light (Calderone Club Mix)
8. Erotica (Ralphi Rosario Mix)
9. Don't Tell Me (Thunderpuss 2001 'Hands In The Air' Anthem)
10. Get Together (Danny Howell & Dick Trevor KinkyFunk Mix)
11. Hung Up (Dave Aude Blue Up Bootleg)
12. I Love New York (Thin White Duke Mix)
13. Die Another Day (Dirty Vegas Main Mix)
14. Sorry (Paul Oakenfold Remix)
15. What It Feels Like For A Girl (Above & Beyond 12'' Club Mix)
16. 4 Minutes feat. Justin Timberlake (Peter Rauhofer Saves London Mix)
17. Nothing Fails (Peter's 'Lost In Space' Mix)
18. Frozen (Calderone Extended Club Remix)
19. Music (HQ2 Club Mix)
20. Bedtime Stories (Deep Dish Remix)
21. Hung Up (Chus & Ceballos Remix)
22. Sky Fits Heaven (Sasha Remix)
23. Nothing Really Matters (Club 69 Future Mix)
24. Impressive Instant (Peter Rauhofer Universal Club Mix)
25. Jump (OranGeFuZzZ Kangaroo Klub Mix)
26. American Life (Peter Rauhofer's American Anthem Part 1)
27. Mother & Father (Peter Rauhofer Re-Invention Mix)
28. Forbidden Love (Alexander & Mark VDH Remix)
29. Love Profusion (Ralphi Rosario Extended Big Room Vox)
30. The Beat Goes On (Allan Natal Remix)
31. Beautiful Stranger (Calderone Club Mix)
32. Nothing Fails (Nevins Global Dub)
33. Drowned World/Substitute For Love (BT & Sasha's Bucklodge Remix)

Deep Edition 2008 Volume 9 [Take 2]

Welcome to the weekend wrap-up as I submit to you the final installment of the Deep series.  One of the things I enjoy most about making this edition is the ability to throw in whatever I'm feeling at any given moment.  Some of the past Deep Editions were a more soulful deep house, while others were eclectic falling anywhere between funk, acid jazz, deep house, tech house, and/or soulful.
Clearly, this series has been more on the progressive side of the coin.  This mix starts out hitting hard before lowering the tempo a bit and keeping the overall feel somewhere in the middle.  I managed to combine progressive, tech, electro house, and even a trance tune for good measure.  Overall, I'm very pleased with the end result and hope you are too.
Next week is Madonna's 50th birthday, and there will be a slew of celebrations from coast to coast and worldwide.  In honor of this milestone in her life, I put together a megamix showcasing various music and styles throughout her 25 years in the industry.  I know it's all been done before (even by me) but I plan to take it in directions that no one ever has.  At least not that I ever heard in the countless Madonna mixes all over the Internet.  So get prepared, because the party is just getting started.
I hope everyone has a great weekend and as always...ENJOY!
Album : Deep Edition 2008 v9
Disc : 2/2
Genre : Progressive, Tech, Deep, House
Total Time : 1:36:21:00
Track : 1
Title : Sensation Seekers (Martin Roth Nustyle Remix)
Artist : Mind X
Track : 2
Title : Let's Take Drugs (Cedric Gervais Remix)
Artist : George Morel & SPJ
Track : 3
Title : Falling (Original Mix)
Artist : Slava Flash feat. Alena Ivova
Track : 4
Title : Keep A Happy Shop (Belocca Dublife Remix)
Artist : Add2Basket
Track : 5
Title : Funky Music (Beat Pharmacys Summer Dub)
Artist : Outmode
Track : 6
Title : Give Peace A Chance '08 (Morels Pink Noise Vocal Mix)
Artist : Ono
Track : 7
Title : I Feel It (Astraglide Remix)
Artist : Onur Ozman
Track : 8
Title : Not Far (Original Mix)
Artist : Spiritchaser
Track : 9
Title : Pumpin (Jason Young 2008 Remix)
Artist : Tom Novy
Track : 10
Title : Take Five (Original Mix)
Artist : Jona
Track : 11
Title : After Dark (Jim Rivers Remix)
Artist : M.O.D.E.
Track : 12
Title : Tuesday Paranoia (Jamie Jones Submerged House Mix)
Artist : Shonky & Jennifer Cardini
Track : 13
Title : Shine The Light (Original Mix)
Artist : Cevin Fisher
Track : 14
Title : Spring Breeze (Martin Roth SummerStyle Remix)
Artist : DJ Tatana
Track : 15
Title : Way Beyond (Cristian Paduraru Tech House Remix)
Artist : TestPattern

Deep Edition 2008 Volume 9 [Take 1]

We're halfway through the summer deep series, and it feels like I'm just getting started.  While I like all of these mixes for various reasons (usually mood), I have to say this mix really packs a punch with back-to-back top-notch tunes.  That's right, no HHH ½ filler here.  Oftentimes, the mixes are only as good as the song selection.
Granted, wading through 500+ songs and narrowing it down to a fraction of that amount is no easy task.  I typically don't spend much time previewing.  I'll drop in the song towards the beginning and then skip to the middle.  I hit the delete button if the song hasn't grabbed my attention by that point.  Yeah I know, I can be tough and may even be bypassing a gem, but it's a system that has served me well and this mix only proves that.
I'll be previewing the 4th and final volume this morning as I head out the door with my husband.  We've been reduced to a one-car family at the moment, so I take him to work out of town.  That's okay.  It gives me a chance to listen to the mixes before giving my final stamp of approval.  Based on preliminary previews, I do believe the final installment is equally HOT!
One last thing, If anyone hasn't figured it out yet, to download the mixes just hit 'play' on the mp3 player, and a 'download link' will appear just above the player.  Cool, huh?  Enjoy the last day before play, and I'll be back tomorrow to wrap this series up.  Until then...ENJOY!
Album : Deep Edition 2008 v9
Disc : 1/2
Genre : Progressive, Tech, Deep, House
Total Time : 1:32:23:00
Track : 1
Title : Enjoy The Ride (Jason Bentley Remix)
Artist : Morcheeba
Track : 2
Title : Come Together (Tim Sanchez & Leslie A. 6am Mix)
Artist : Tommyboy & Sultan feat. Zara
Track : 3
Title : Is Back (Original Mix)
Artist : Marcelo Vasami
Track : 4
Title : Surface Reborn (Quivver Remix)
Artist : Jay Lumen feat. Panoptic
Track : 5
Title : I Know You Are Smiling Now (Original Mix)
Artist : Agraba
Track : 6
Title : Naka (Tired Boys Remix)
Artist : Kenzie & Cobain
Track : 7
Title : Touch Me (Bart B More Remix)
Artist : Chocolate Puma & Bingo Players
Track : 8
Title : Open Your Heart (Vocal Mix)
Artist : Dirty South & Axwell feat. Rudy
Track : 9
Title : Limelight (Original Mix)
Artist : The Timewriter
Track : 10
Title : Electric Rendezvous (Original Mix)
Artist : Romantika Sound
Track : 11
Title : Touch Me In The Morning (Robbie Taylor & Marc Macrowland Remix)
Artist : Quinten De Rozario feat. Jessie K
Track : 12
Title : Escape (Jochen Pash & Norm Remix)
Artist : Robbie Rivera
Track : 13
Title : Traffic (Original Mix)
Artist : Audionova