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ist: Pink Grease Title: Carlights Label: EMI RD: 05/03/2007 Exceptional breakbeat track with punky vocals, making this choon innovated and sound. Quite fast pace, at 136 bpms. The beat and ground percussion are well arranged. Excellent fill-ins and use of drum kit. Yet, some may find this reasonably hard to mix with. Lovely use of keys and chords. The bass is tidy, but doesn’t over impress me. The vocals are applied well, which allows them to gel well (with the track). Great use of ‘vooming vocal’. This choon has great structure and is well balanced throughout. I’d image this track will goto the top 20.
Artist: Kelis Title: Lil Star Label: EMI RD: 19/02/2007
Remix Alisa:
119 bpms
Already a fan of the original. Yet, this is extremely inspirational and elevating. I actually rate this more than the original I like the way this particular mix progresses towards the end. Uplifting and spring full feeling. Easy to mix at 119 bpms.
Artist: LCD Soundsystem Title: North American Scum Label: DFA RD: 26/02/2007
I never know what to expect when listening to LCD promo. Yet, I’m pleasantly surprised with this number. The vocals are well written and properly sung. The vocalist adapts well as the track progresses and builds up prior to the chorus. The chorus itself, is loud and distinguished. For a rocky-punk beat, this is very tight indeed.
As this track could be banded (if it’s not already), this track shall go to the top 10 - JD
137 bpms, allows this track to be successful on the dance floor.
Artist: Robbie Williams Title: Never touch that switch Label: EMI RD: N/A
Night Moves – remix: 124bpms Sounds like the producer has just had their first class of GCSE studio studies. I mean, this is really basic indeed. And just by sticking Robbie Williams name on it, isn’t gonna make it sell big (or is it)?
Artist: Chemical Brothers Title: Electrical Battle 8 Label: EMI RD: N/A
133 bpms.
Artist: Chemical Brothers Title: Electrical Battle 9 Label: EMI RD: N/A
Artist: Radar Title: War out there - mixes Label: EMI RD: 26/02/2007 South Central: Should have never been pressed, worst than Switch, R.Williams. Tomboy vocals: Grand percussion, both assigned sounds and arrangement. The vocals have been fitted ok and are quite political. The keys are shockingly bad. Yet, when that bass & just drum roll it really gels well. Fairly danceable at 130bpms. Tomboy dub: Actually, my favourite mix of all. I’ve managed to play it out, but only as interview background material.
Artist: ONO with Blow Up Title: Everyman Everywomen Label: Astralwerks RD: 12/02/2007 Has a certain Euro rock-house feel to it. Mainly due to the style of sound from the guitars. The percussion is very four beat at 135 bpms, allowing this track to be mixed with other genres. I personally don’t think much of the vocal, though they are applied fairly well. The actual structure is well arranged, allowing the listener to feel the music.
Artist: ONO with Peaches Title: Kiss Kiss Kiss Label: Astralwerks RD: 12/02/2007 Has a certain bizarre RnB feel to it, at 139 bpms. Yet, the vocalist sounds like she’s never heard RnB?! In terms of music, it pretty well produced. It lacks creative, as some of the keys are the same as the vocals. It contains one catchy melody, which is just too over played. This is the sort of track, that I’d be very scared to see the video to!
Artist: All Saints Title: Chick Fit Label: EMI RD: 26/02/2007 Best track that I’ve heard by the All Saints, this millennium. The vocals are tranquil to get hooked to. Yet, they do sound stretched. However, it still flows suitably. Remarkable broken percussions, and excellent use of ground percussion at 127 Bpms. Sweet and unique keys, excellent affects applied. Great popping bass, that flows well. The track it rather long and lacks progression and just applies filtered affects. On the whole the track is original, balanced and got structure. People have asked me who produced the track and I’ve noticed it has wocked the floor.
Artist: Tracy Thorn Title: It’s all true Label: Virgin RD: 26/02/2007 Had to double check the date of this record. As it contains very 80s syths and very 90s sub. I really don’t feel a lot of balance within this track and can’t brand it. Yet, the individual parts, vocals, keys and bass are good. Just, not together. Not impressed with the over used cowbell percussion at 118 bpms. Having said that, I do rate the remixes a lot. In particular, the very smooth ‘Escort’ remix. Been quite popular on the floor.
Artist: Robbie Williams & Pet Shop Boys Title: She’s Madonna Label: Chrysalis RD: 05/03/2007
There is a certain balance throughout this track. Great keys applied, assuming that the Pet Shop Boys are back to their tricks. Grabbing bass line that is sound structured. Got to give it to Robbie, vocal wise. He has applied himself well, by keeping to that PSB structure. Not to take anything away from the 80s & 90s PSB vocals, but, Robbie has the millennium voice. I see this being an anthem for the gay scene. Only played it out three time, but every time has been successful. The more I hear this, the more I like it.
Artist: I'm from Barcelona Title: We're from Barcelona Label: EMI RD: 28.08.2006
Well this should have been released this time last year and promoted at the Live 8. The song contains a very catchy chorus, along with melodies and chords. For the song it's self, I haven't played it out. As is would clear the dance floor. However, I expect this song to sell well in the UK and it should reach the top 10. Mainly, because of it's feel good 'la la la' factor (that I'd imaged, will be echoed though out the pubs & playgrounds).
Artist: Pet Shop Boys Title: Minimal (remixes) Label: EMI RD: 24.07.2006
Many of the elements in this mix are simple and easy-to-follow. Yet, the arrangement is fantastic. The simple loops, riffs and synths have great movement and support the structure well. When playing this track, people appeared puzzled at first yet they seemed to become increasingly addicted. Good arrangement, great atmospheric chords but the percussion is a bit weak and simple.
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Like the chorus and most of the vocals. Good use of bass and keys. Nice arrangement of percussions. You can really feel the kicks and snares. Very danceable and mixable at 96 bpms. So far on air. Had and played 8 requests. |
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Coldplay :Thin White Duke Remix |
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Talk |
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Release Data |
27/02/2006 |
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Parlophone |
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This progressive House choon, is a first-class remix of the original. The percussion is very simple. Yet, effective. Great use of drums The vocals, gels well into the arrangement of instruments and beat. The acid drops are significant, allowing the listener to feel the progression. However, other polyphonic samples could be layered tighter. This leaves the choon, having certain structural weakness; as some of the sounds clash. The bass sounds very robotic and should be a little more distinctive. Excellent use of filters and velocity. At 130 bpms, this can easily be mixed into other dance genres. |
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Goldfrapp Feat: Ewan Pearson Disco Odyssey |
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Ride A White Horse |
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Release Data |
13/02/2006 |
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Mute |
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A very balanced remix by the Disco Whores. The percussion is minimum at 4 beat and bounces splendidly at 125bpms. The ground percussion is executed flawlessly, with great original effects. Another beauty about this remix is the additional vocals that ride the beat efficiently. The use of the keys is good Love that popping bassliner, wow! The general structure is good quality, in terms of the laying, build ups and break downs. |
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Hop Chip – Solid Groove |
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Over & Over |
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27/02/2006 |
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Virgin |
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Personally, I prefer the Solid Groove remix. I believe this Tribal House remix will work the floor better than any of the other remixes, including the original. The vocals are a little bland, yet pleasantly written. Great ground percussion and arrangement of drums. Sweet polyphonic melodies, that dives nicely in and out. Not too sure about the bass. I reckon this will make the top 20. |
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Artist: Goldfrapp
Title: Number 1
Label: Mute
RD: 31.10.05
An exceptional basic percussion, which builds up ever so slowly.
Don’t like the synthesisers much. It could have been used in a Sega Master system game.
Strange melt down just after the half-way point. Which doesn’t give the choon good progression.
Very mixable at 124 bpms. Yet it sounds very slow and should be faster.
This choon may possible break-even in other European markets.
Artist: Pharrell
Title: Angel
Label: Star Trak
RD: 05.12.05
110bpms
Artist: Braund Reynolds
Title: Rocket (A Natural Gambler)
Label: Virgin
RD: 05.12.05
125 bpms
Artist: Audio Bullys
Title: I’m in love
Label: Virgin
RD: 24.10.05
The arrangements of this choon are too basic. The first time it's heard, it sounds too easy to follow.
The percussion is choppy house and the arrangements are pretty simple. The ground percussion is effect, but predicable. The sounds applied are good, but don’t progress much.
Stumpy bassline that does sound quite heavy, yet much of the other sound in this choon are just small riffs, chords and keys that are extracted from the bassline.
Danceable and mixable at 126 bpms This choon is good fun to mix. In particular, I prefer the third mix. It had a positive effect on the dance floor last night.
Artist: Fischerspooner
Title: A Kick In The Teeth
Label:
RD:
As soon as this choons starts, it has the club cult cut vibe to it.
Poppin broken beat at 130bpm, mainly because of its mixture of snares. Excellent ground percussions. General arrangement of percussions is good (kicks, snares, hats) and sounds authentic. Vocals don’t really gel too well in all areas. Annoying melody of the synths that sounds out of key to the vocals.
The general arrangements of the track is good, yet not fluent because of the strange mess of sounds.
Artist: Schwab
Title: DJs in a row
Label: EMI
RD: 14.11.05
I like the development of the percussion; it takes a while before the 4 beat kicks in.
Excellent ground percussion, which supports the arrangements and the progression. Great build up and drop.
Easy tempo of 127 bpms, that makes it so mixable with other genres.
All the ingredients merge in and that does gel well together.
Artist: Audio Bullys
Title: Get get down
Label: Virgin
RD: ?
Choppy House with wavey heavy bassline. Giving this choon a particular speed garage field.
The arrangements of percussions are very energetic and well layered.
Fantastic use of the sample and general application of it.
The key signature is very jolly and evolves well, with the sounds and effects on them. The screaming synthesizers somewhat give this track originality?!?
Very cool, yet simply effective with the small use of vocals.
Danceable and mixable at 130 bpms
Artist: Dwele
Title: I think I love you
Label: Virgin
RD: 24.10.05
This Rnb percussion is pretty simple yet very effective, and the proof has been on the dance floor. This particular percussion has been well demanded on what I seen in the clubs.
Wired funky bass line. I suppose another sound could have been used to balance out the drums and vocals.
Lovely sound throughout, in particular the soft chords.
The vocals are sung fairly well by Dwele, but, he sounds like hes been speeded up alittle to fit the track.
Ever so danceable and mixable at 102 bpms
Artist: Pharrell
Title: Can I have it like that
Label: Star Trax
RD: 31.10.05
Excellent use of percussion, effective two step arrangement.
The 2 step bass line is rather loopy, (meaning, that) you expect it to take you somewhere?
The vocals are well-written but more could be expected of Pharrell’s performance. The chorus is nearly nonexistent with only two verses; repetitive and light in comparison to the track itself.
On the whole, the track is well arranged with good riffs and nice effects.
Danceable and mixable at 101 bpms; this track appeals on the dancefloor and has been requested on-air.
This choons contains that rock foundation of N.E.R.D. yet, within the bling-bling market. It should top the 20 singles chart.
Artist: LCD Soundsystem
Title: Tribulation
Label: Virgin
RD: 26.09.05
Surprising amount of people dancing to this on the dance floor, as I have expected to have to mix out of it quickly. This dance track is quite danceable at 120bpms, yet speeding it up mixes pretty effectively with other house.
The bass, percussion and keys are well arranged in a good way, yet, sounds simple. The use of the vocal cuts are very good, I for one think that’s what carries this track off in the clubs.
Artist: The Electric South Ft Bob Lind
Title: Sing
Label: Virgin
RD: 17.10.05
Sounds like a typical 90s track. Bland, with not a lot of energy.
Like the keys and wavy bassline. However, the ground percussion at 112bpms, is feeble and undanceable.
Certain builds ups and sound structures are fragile. Mainly because of the levels, pan and eq.
The vocals are peaceful and jolly. Yet, the main vocalist is poor, but the chorus is sung considerably well.
Sounds like a lost pop gospel country n western track, that I can’t see doing it in Mississippi. Yet, maybe there is a market for this in Europe?
Artist: N.O.R.E
Title: CHOSEN ONE: PAPI ONE
Label: Urban Box Office
RD:
Quite danceable at 94bpms. Very slow for UK raga though, maybe imitated raga?
The lyrics are repetitive and the badly-written
Their mass number doesn’t do them any favour and prevents any of them to impose him\herself as leading the track anywhere.
However, I do like the ground percussion and general arrangement of the track.
Artist: Gorillaz
Title: DARE (Soulwax MIX)
Label: Parlophone
RD: 22.08.05
Artist: Jermaine Dupri
Title: Gotta Getcha
Label: Virgin
RD: 12.09.05
The actual, instrumental is great. In fact, I prefer it without the vocals.
The track appears naked: Not really going anywhere.
The main vocalist sounds regular and the lyrics are regular. But the chorus sounds scarce. It doesn’t even fit the track nor does he sound like he can sing.
Love the percussion, beaks and bass line. It has been popular on the dance floor and required on air.
Artist: Goldfrapp
Title: Ooh La La (mixes)
Label: Mute
RD: 08.08.05
The Tiefscharz dub appeals to me much more than the other mixes. I wouldn’t play any of them out, only this Tiefscharz dub.
The vocals are best used here: they ride the beat well and don’t sound starched. The ground percussion is effective but quite simple. The drums are 4 beat and pretty danceable at 127 bpms.
Many of the elements in this mix are simple and easy-to-follow (just like the other mixes by the way). Yet, the arrangement is fantastic. The simple loops, riffs and synths have great movement and support the structure well.
Personally, I really like this distinct mix and its impressive bass and balanced progression. Unfortunately, some of the sounds clash due to their types and frequencies.
Artist: Gorillaz
Title: DARE (DFA MIX)
Label: Parlophone
RD: 22.08.05
I love the way the mix opens up; it makes it easier to mix than the other mixes.
The drums are quite simple (like the original). However, there are more open hats and cowbells which still make this particular mix of track hard to define: What genre is it? (cos of its infringements).
Crazy cheap effects applied near the end of mix. Why? The progression is very experimental, but in the end sounds like a nightmare.
Artist: Chemical Brothers
Title: The Boxer
Label: Virgin
RD: 11.07.05
This track is very muddy indeed. Great ground percussion, with this endearing guitar riff. The broken-rock drums are good. The synths are good and used well.
The vocals are well written and sung, but the particular effects applied don’t alleviate the radio edit but only injure your ears. The wavy bass is ok. Good arrangement of crazy, yet badly eq’d elements. The sound quality of the hats and vocals doesn’t add any value to the track.
This choon has good potential, but to me sounds muffed. Not very danceable at 97 bpms and the retro ingredients are left in the park.
Artist: Fischerspooner
Title: Never Win 12"
Label: EMI
RD: 04.07.05
Remarkable, break rock-pop percussion. Excellently written vocals and sung well.
Exceptional arrangement of square bass, guitars and lightly progressive synthesisers that give this track a commercial characteristic.
Much preferred the album version. Californian punk-break must top the 20.
Artist: Daft Punk
Title: Technologic
Label: Virgin
RD: 13.06.05
When I first put it on, I thought one of them French guys had recorded their kid again (Jordy). But no, somebody has recorded well written regular vocals, but speeded up. How someone could creative a choon wid the ingredients to produce a track!
Simple 4 to the floor, House percussion. And a slightly off beat bass, which sounds (to me) like it was written for a more break/2 step percussion. But the lyrics, support the track and gels well.
Basementjaxx remix : Crazy progression of animated sounds of which contains the original sample. Absolutely mental to the right market.
Artist: Audio Bullys
Title: Baby shot me down
Label: Virgin
RD: 25.04.2005
127 bpms is very danceable and easy to mix. Really like the ground percussion and other arrangements of drums on the A side.
Excellent use of the sample but a little over emotional.
Artist: Daft Punk
Title: Robot Rock
Label: Virgin
RD: 11.04.2005
The track it self, is very well produced. The number of effects that are contained in all the individual sounds are very impressive and it flows well, but doesn’t really go anywhere. You’ll find kids using this track in (DJ comp.) DMC tours. Where as, if the arrangement was simplified, more people on the dance floor could relate to Robot Rock better.
The Over drive mix certainly contains more engine capacity than the original mix.
Better arrangements in the Soulwax mix, that should suit a wider range on the dance floor.
Artist: Gorillaz
Title: Feel Good Inc.
Label: Parlophone
RD: 09.05.2005
Marvellous bass line that combines splendidly with the rhythm, which gives this choon that great ground percussion.
The use of the opening vocal is poor and irritating. However, as the track progresses; there is great transitions of vocalists.
Good use of the sample that merges well with the percussion and gives the track structure.
This funky broken pop choon should make top 20.
Artist: The Chemical Brothers
Title: Believe
Label: Virgin
RD: 02.05.2005
Effective use of guitar samples. Simple arrangement of broken percussion, yet admirably operative with bass.
The track lacks progression and the overuse of the beep can become rather/very unpleasing.
The vocals are produced splendidly and gel well with the other elements of the track.
Mathew Johnson mix: Love the extra drum effects that are arranged fairly well. Effective use of the skip with the bass and drum, which may leave the listening as identifying the track as garage.
Artist: K-OS
Title: Crabbuckit
Label: Virgin
RD: 11.04.2005
Remarkable Jazz Funk-fusion track, at a danceable tempo of 95 bpms. Excellent broken Jazz percussion with attractive use, of the brushes on crashes etc.
Fantastic drop with vocals and bass during the verses. Love the guitar chords, sax snaps and weaving bass, that gel together very well.
The chorus should give this track successful airplay to hopefully reach top 20-10.
Artist: Van Hunt
Title: Down Here In Hell (with you)
Label: EMI/Spin up
RD: 21.03.2005
Fantastic samples, that blend well. There is a proportion of soul in this track, which sounds some what marketable/commercial.
Artist: Moby
Title: Lift me up
Label: Mute
RD: 28.02.2005
Moby has certainly evolved his style of music, from tech-house/hardcore, through to ambient. "Lift me up" is a pleasant produced funky-techno house track. The percussion is glowing danceable at around 125bpms and the bass line truly shines.
I’m not sure how well it will do in the charts, however, I think it will do greatly in the clubs.
Artist: Daft Punk
Title: Robot Rock
Label: Virgin Records
RD: 11.04.2005
The track it self, is very well produced. The number of effects that are contained in all the individual sounds are very impressive and it flows well, but doesn’t really go anywhere. You’ll find kids using this track in (DJ comp.) DMC tours. Where as, if the arrangement was simplified, more people on the dance floor could relate to Robot Rock better.
Artist: Wonita
Title: The One
Label: Innocent
RD: ?
Well arranged instrumental for the track. Particularly, really like the bass and sounds of the percussion. The keys and atmospheric chords could be better in the original mix.
Interesting use of vocals, in which, are well sung. But not sure about the brumie accent at the start (nothing against the midlands).
Artist: Kevin Mark Trail
Title: D Thames
Label: Spin Up
RD: 21.02.2005
Fantastic use of vocals, sang exceptionally well by Kevin. Attractive chords and keys combined well. With excellent drums and ground percussion. However, the bass could have more movement.
Artist: LCD Sound System
Title: Daft Punk is playing at my house
Label: Spin Up
RD: 21.02.2005
Stimulating mixture of rock, punk and dance make this unique fresh sound. The balance of this cross genre is very arranged and produced.
Delightful lyrics sang/sampled fairly well. Find of the lucid bass sound and line. Somewhat productive.
Artist: The Chemical Brothers
Title: Galvanize
Label: Virgin
RD: 10.01.2005
Well produced broken beat track. Excellent use of vocals, percussion, riffs and bass. The tempo is very danceable, due to impact from the floor. It also has been demanded on air. I believe this track will make top 10 and will be played out for a long while.
Artist: Beastie Boys
Title: An open letter to NYC
Label: Capital
RD: 06.12.2004
This track appears slower comparing to the other track realised slower than 100bpms. There is also more desire of emotion than dance. Excellent used of bass and percussion. But can't stand the synth.
Artist: Kylie
Title: I Believe in you
Label: Parlophone
RD: 06.12.2004
Firstly, it's alittle difficult to identify the different mixes and they are all nameless. Nevertheless "B1" is a smooth progessive house mix, with all the required elements to be successful in the clubs. Simple and effective 4 beat with all the component softly arranged.
In my view, the additional mixes are "send'em back to the studio" material.
Artist: The Music
Title: Bleed from within
Label: Virgin
RD: 10.01.2005
The Thin White Duke mixes sound too carelessly produced, as the key signature seems to change during the build ups on side A. However, I've played the B side on house international nights and it has been fine on the floor. The B-side is definitely better composed and the arrangements of ground percussion and riffs are much preferred.
Artist: The Music
Title: Freedom Fighters
Label: Virgin
RD: 05.09.2004
Only got this choon recently, as I've been in Florida. However, on the station, there were several requires.
I like the use of vocal samples and how they have been selected and sliced. The samples appear not to be over stretched leaving the bpm around 120s.
Artist: Beastie Boys
Title: Triple Trouble
Label: Capital
RD: 13.09.2004
This Triple Trouble, is one of the best tracks Beastie have came up with recently. Tacky lyrics with simple ripped off break, makes this track seriously addictive.
More than 10 people in Miami asked if I had a copy of this track and no matter what ya think of it, people move it about on that floor.
Artist: Kevin Mark Trail
Title: Perspective
Label: EMI
RD: 04.10.2004
The percussion is well produced, with great bass. Great contains of UK ska/reggae lyrics and catchy chorus performed by Kevin. The guitar flows well, but there could be note and chords.
On the station, there has been text messages, requiring rewinds.
Artist: Kelis Ft. Andre
Title: Millionaire
Label: Virgin
RD: 18.10.2004
Wow, shocking good. I didn't expected to hear a drum n bass sounding single with Kelis distinguished vocals. Oh the whole, this choon is exceptionally well produced. This single should be popular on the waves and certainly on the dance floor. The tempo allows this track to be mixed with DnB and RnB smoothly at 175 bpms.
Artist: Chingy
Title: Balla Baby
Label: Capital
RD: 01.11.2004
This track is pretty bland to me and it sounds like it was rushed. The chorus is very weak, but the verses are better. The hook is far too basic, needs to be reproduced. The percussion, bass and guitar are again far too simple.
Artist: David Guetta
Title: Guetta Blaster - sample
Label: Virgin
RD: 20.09.2004
Very interested in this album sampler. All the tracks are varied and different to each other. However, the arrangements are predicable. But, I'm fairly impressed with the way in which the vocals have been used in all 3 tracks.
Artist: Kylie
Title: I believe in you
Label: Parlophone
RD: 06.12.2004
Firstly, this tracks sounds like score (movie) music. The chorus is addictive and well sung. The verses are more or less spoken, rather than sung.
The other parts of the track (bass line, percussion, keys and chords) have very simply been arranged, yet it still sounds effective. This track will just make top 20.
Artist: Jentine
Title: Bas Ass Strippa
Label: Virgin
RD: 21.06.2004
The vocals of Jentine, are pretty bland. However, her vocals are well backed by Chum.
The percussion is quite simple, yet effective. The arrangement of music is well produced as the dancefloor always seems animated. Tempo is balanced at 107 bpms. 6/10
Artist: Beenie Man
Title: King of the dancehall
Label: Virgin
RD: 25.07.2004
The percussion is well produced, with a 4 broken beat. Great contains of lyrics and well performed by Beenie Man. The bass flows well, but could be better.
On the station, there has been text messages, requiring rewinds. 7/10
Artist: Jay Sean
Title: Eyes on you
Label: Relentless
RD: 14.06.04
Wasn't sure what to think after hearing the "Eyes on you" mixes, over produced, predictable pudding. On the whole it very pop and should make the Top 30.
However, got hooked to the cross production of "Me against myself". A fine innovated urban production, love the lyrics and the singing with the cross dialog ad percussion. 9/10
Artist: Beastie Boys
Title: Ch-check it out
Label: Capitol
RD: 31.05.04
The break and riff are very additive throughout this choon. The vocals are pretty average. However, the chorus is good, but not sure about the verses.
This track is fairly mixable at 115bpm and the percussion is arranged simple.
I'm sure that this track will make the top 20, as long as it is promoted well.
Artist: Kelis
Title: Trick Me remix
Label: Virgin
RD: 17.05.2004
The Artifical Intelligence D&B mix is a little too easy listening for myself and other fellow D&B cravers .
Interesting arrangements of broken Electro precessions at 132 bpm.
You might wanna put the kettle on while it kicks (around 3 minutes!). As the number of different sounds could be produced on a 4 track, as it is pretty bland. But being a DJ, this allows more blend into and out from other material..
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Artist: Chingy
Title: One call away
Label: Capital
RD: 17.05.04
The percussion is R'n'B arranged efficient at 162 bpms, which is at an unique rhythm. The chorus is superior and the general lyrical delivery is reliable. There is an additive guitar riff and good use of bass. I think this will top the 20 in the UK single charts.
Additionally, really like the b side "Bagg up", apart from the chorus. However, the lyrical contains is excellent within the verses. The percussion is well laid out & easy to mix at 102 bpms.
Artist: NSM
Title: Heat it up
Label: Virgin
RD: 24.05.04
The original mix sounds very badly produced, I can't call that music, only noise.
However, the re-rinse remix is on the other hand is magic. I seriously recommend this mix, its it sounds al lot better arranged than the orginal mix. Excellent use of vocals and love that female cockney chours. Fantastic bass line with very British R'n'B percussion, makes this mix so dancable to most audience types (at 100 bpms).
Artist: Goldfrapp
Title: Strict Machine
Label: Mute
RD: 10.05.04
Very mixable at 129 bpm with simple, progressive percussion . However, the ground percussion and bass line are too repetitive.
Exceedingly effective sampled vocals, in which have been processed well with the chords.
Artist: Dwele
Title: Hold on
Label: Virgin
RD: 03.03.04
Very smooth soul choon, reminds me of Bump'n'grind & G spot. Wonderful lyrics and chorus, excellent vocals.
Also. Impressed with the R'n'B remix featuring Kanye West
91bpm
Artist: Dilated Peoples
Title: This Way
Label: Parlophone
RD: 29.03.04
The bass and flute are very additive throughout this choon. The vocals are pretty average. However, the verses are good, but not sure about the chorus.
This track is very mixable at 95bpm and the percussion is arranged well.
I'm sure that this track will make the top 20, as long as it is promoted well.
Artist: Alan Braxe & Fred Falke
Title: Rubicon
Label: Virgin
RD: 22.03.04
Very atmospheric, progressive, synthesizer and chip-hop (note: not trip-hop) dance choon.
Love the cheese in the choon and it certainly has an early 80s hse feel to it.
Some DJs gonna find it very hard to mix, as I'm sure they ain't gonna have much of this daftpunk style.
Personal favorite mix, is the B2 "Arena".
126bpm
Artist: Gangsta Nation & Nate Dogg
Title: Westside Connection
Label:
RD: 12.04.2004
Artist: Janet Jackson
Title: Just alittle while
Label: Virgin
RD: 12.04.2004
Quite basic and effective in most areas.
Artist: Dwele
Title: Hold on
Label: Virgin
RD: 03.03.04
Very smooth soul choon, reminds me of Bump'n'grind & G spot. Wonderful lyrics and chorus, excellent vocals.
Also. Impressed with the R'n'B remix featuring Kanye West
Easy to mix at 91bpm and a good speed to dance.
Artist: Dilated Peoples
Title: This Way
Label: Parlophone
RD: 29.03.04
The bass and flute are very additive throughout this choon. The vocals are pretty average. However, the verses are good, but not sure about the chorus.
This track is very mixable at 95bpm and the percussion is arranged well.
I'm sure that this track will make the top 20, as long as it is promoted well.
Artist: Alan Braxe & Fred Falke
Title: Rubicon
Label: Virgin
RD: 22.03.04
Very atmospheric, progressive, synthesizer and chip-hop (note: not trip-hop) dance choon.
Love the cheese in the choon and it certainly has an early 80s hse feel to it.
Some DJs gonna find it very hard to mix, as I'm sure they ain't gonna have much of this daftpunk style.
Personal favorite mix, is the B2 "Arena".
126bpm
Artist: Kylie
Title: Red Blooded Woman
Label: Parlophone
RD: 01/03/04
Well this single is surely set for the top ten. The simple R'n'B instrumental is quite catchy and with Kylie's vocals, it is the absolute package.
Artist: Carbon
Title: In da-mind
Label: available for license
RD:
Soulful elements with a progressive feel, this is
Artist: New Sector
Title: Album Sampler
Label: VSM/Virgin
RD: Album 1st March
Artist: New Sector
Title: Don't say it
Label: VSM/Virgin
RD:
Smooth riffs on a simple rhythm at 96 bpms, makes this choon easy to mix. Don't think much or the verses apart towards the end, however, the vocals are sweet in the chorus. 5/10
Artist: New Sector
Title: She's got soul
Label: VSM/Virgin
RD:
Excellent swing/r'n'b choon. Overwhelmingly good bass line, vocals and percussion that makes this choon very mixable at 100 bpms. 9/10
Artist: New Sector
Title: Big it up
Label: VSM/Virgin
RD:
Could quite possible be a dance floor regga classic. Excellent riffs, vocals and percussion at an upbeat 103 bpms. The mans will love the chorus and the gal will love the verses, great UK vocal artist. 7/10
Artist: New Sector
Title: Trying times
Label: VSM/Virgin
RD:
Desirable soulful garage production, at a smooth old skool tempo at126 bpms. Love how the beat becomes broken in particular areas of the vocals. 8/10
I would like to say a big thank you to Virgin Records, in particularly Rob. And would like to thank Brian via Necessary UK. Also, many thanks to Massive and HMV.
Past reviews of
unreleasedHistory of Genres :
Electronic Music Garage Hip-Hop House Jungle Soul
