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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Review #77: Promo Only: Dance Radio April 2008

Reviewed on 3.25.2008 (Review #77)


What tha deal iz? Here I am again wit my review for Promo Only Dance Radio April 2008. I’m not gonna be too anticipated for it, but I knew it was coming today. Good thing it did, even tho tomorrow could’ve been a better day ‘cause that’s my “lucky” day (as on 3.26.2001 I bought a $2 scratch-off and won $200 on it). But let’s see watz good wit this. Start Time: 9:08 PM | Video Game Playing: Super Adventure Island 2 (for Super Nintendo) (on my computer)


Disclaimer: I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion! I only please myself wit my ratings! I don’t care how lyrical you are, as long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it! I look for beats, then vocals, and then lyrics. To determine my favorites, I will differ tha 4.0 ratings. If a song gets at least a 4.0 rating from me, I love it already. If at least a 4.6 rating, I pretty much really love it, as it’s considered mindblowin’ when I hear it! Any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating. Anything I type before “ >>> “ iz what I’m sayin’ before I listen to tha song; anything after I type “ >>> “ iz what I think of tha song while I’m listening to it.
 
© 2008 CD Review (Review #77) reviewed on 3.25.2008 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.


01. Jenna Drey “All Out Of Love (Giuseppe D & Kevin Churko Radio Mix)”
Tryin’ not to have too much AL right at first, but definitely a High AL on this new one by Jenna Drey! It’s a cover to an Air Supply song of tha same name. >>> Okay I’m real glad tha 1st verse got better and better by tha sound, but that chorus HAS IT GOIN’ ON!! YEAH!!!!! :tu :tu :tu :tu :tu Yes VERY GOOD and I guess by lowering my AL that it payed off. $$$$$ My Rating: 4.8


02. Mariah Carey “Touch My Body (Seamus Haji Radio Edit)”
Surprised that Jenna Drey beat out Mariah for tha No. 1 spot on this issue. I guess PO knows tha REAL dance. But on tha real, I really like this remix, and tha original I love. Love that “betta not catch this flick on YouTube, YouTube” <- :tu. On tha original, it has a cheesy vocal part, where it’s like “…flick on YouTube, ah YouTube.” Love that “throw me on tha bed!” Yeah Mariah, I’ll “throw you on tha bed!” :tu Too bad they cut out tha 2nd verse and put tha bridge instead right away. Tha 2nd verse was my favorite, but still a very good transition (they did tha same thing wit tha “Low (Discotech Edit)”. Givin’ props to SH for a GREAT mix!! :tu My Rating: 4.4


03. Britney Spears “Break The Ice (Kaskade Radio Edit)”
Heard a lil’ bit of it on MCD. Sounds like tha original iz more on it, so maybe Kaskade & Britney make a good combo again? >>> Cool they kept tha same intro, but they took out tha hot beat after tha intro part. Okay tha chorus iz not bad on this remix, but still, I hear bits and pieces of tha original, but why not tha hot beat? Yeah I enjoy this, but I don’t like that tha hot beat in tha original iz not in this most of tha time. My Rating: 3.8


04. David Guetta Feat. Tara McDonald “Delirious (Raido Edit)”
Good to see some new Guetta (PO you REALLY LOVE him don’t you, lol), and Tara McDonald on tha vocals can sound like a real good collabo! Hope so! >>> Okay I’m really feelin’ tha intro. Kinda slow tho, but still anticipating it! Not bad start. Gonna have to get used to it, but I do like that music. It sounds better, even tho it sounds like tha same format sometimes. A nice “batteries” part in tha 2nd verse. :tu I gotta give this at least a 4.0 rating ‘cause this iz a lot better than tha bad Britney remix. My Rating: 4.1


05. Moby Feat. Shayna Steele “Disco Lies (Spencer & Hill Radio Edit)”
When I was readin’ tha info for this song (in backwerdz order), I was afraid it was gonna be a remix to “White Lies”. Lol @ tha title. What can I expect? Mysterious/confusing AL. >>> I didn’t expect that girl on tha vocals. I ain’t got no interest so far except for that music in tha verses. My Rating: 3.5


06. Natasha Bedingfield “Pocketful Of Sunshine (StoneBridge Radio Edit)”
Another MCD add. I think tha vocals are faster (which I really like). Really wanna hear tha remix!!! >>> Okay really like tha smooth music and those good speeded up vocals. :tu Yeah tha music iz BANGIN’ (of course it’s StoneBridge) for a smooth jam! :tu What’s wit that change at 2:47 in tha beginning? It threw me off a lil’… And tha vocals were different. They weren’t in that “exciting” mood. Not that good for me for tha ending. My Rating: 4.0


07. Veronica “The Way He Makes Me Feel (The Thrust Radio Mix)”
Who’s The Thrust? That ain’t Narcotic Thrust right? I don’t think it iz ‘cause of tha different labels. Narcotic Thrust usually release through Yoshitoshi, and this iz from Nervous. Anyway, I must say this: this iz tha first EVER review that has to do wit Autism! That’s right! Veronica has a son that’s Autistic. OMG DEFINITELY have tha High AL for this! She’s baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!!! >>> I like tha fastish intro. REAL BANGIN’ music throughout tha chorus! Nice club song IMO. Feelin’ it. :tu REAL GOOD JOB Veronica! Go girl!!! Speaking of Autism, I think today, a teacher near my area got 18 months probation for hittin’ an Autistic student. What a bitch!!!! My Rating: 4.5


08. Lucas Prata Feat. Jeannie Ortega “A Girl Like That (Giuseppe D Radio Edit)”
Okay time for me to give you some background info on Ms. Jeannie: She emerged on tha music scene in 2006 wit her single “Crowded” featuring rapper Papoose. Both Papoose and Jeannie represent Brooklyn, NY, and tha song was a pop hit. Now I’m glad she’s back, and wit Lucas Prata! How good! A New York collabo here, so lemme finally hear tha whole damn thang!! >>> I always like that Giuseppe D sound at all times. He knows how to make a good beat. :tu Of course I like it, but mainly tha music (especially). Definitely a nice collabo. Gotta give Jeannie props. My Rating: 4.1


09. Chris “The Greek” Panaghi Feat. Amber Dirks “My Life (Josh Harris Radio Edit)”
Look at this combo. It’s like a nice combo @ McDonalds, lol. Anyway, looks like Chris didn’t release this on Amathus (which most of his productions come from there). Got a High AL. Expectin’ a good song from this!!! >>> This doesn’t have a vocalist on tha ID, but I BET YOU ANYTHING this iz Amber Dirks (tha vocalist on tha Power 2 Move song “All Through The Night”). Those vocals sound familiar + tha Amathus Music reminder of C”TG”P, so I’m sure I’m right. I will make a check tho right before I post this review online. Anyway, I’m feelin’ it. Nice and relaxing. My Rating: 4.0


10. Robyn “Handle Me (Soul Seekerz Radio Edit)”
For a SS beat, I thought this was boring at first (tha music) and average, but now it’s gettin’ some exposure out there, and I like this a lot more! Robyn iz a SEXY BEAST! :tu Yeah definitely feelin’ tha lyrics. This was an import a while back (according to Perfect Beat). Wow this CD iz like 10 million times better than last year’s PATHETIC-“BLEH”ING April 2007 CD. Gotta LOVE IT NOW! Whatever she’s saying in tha beginning/end “somethin’ somethin’ to somethin’…” I love. My Current Rating: 4.4


11. Donna Summer “I’m A Fire (Solitaire Radio Edit)”
Forgot this was on here! Definitely a High AL! Comebacks baby!!! >>> Lol @ how she said “heeeeeeeeeeeeeat.” :rofl Sorry, but I think I gotta get used to these Solitaire beats. I started to like tha Mick Jagger “Charmed Life”, but this gon take time prolly. I betcha there’s a better mix to this too. Sounds better towards tha end (which Solitaire did no less in “Charmed Life” remix). Okay I like it better. My Rating: 3.7


½time: What a VERY GOOD start so far!! I have a feeling tha 1st ½ was better, but who knows… No. 12 song, here I come!!!!!


12. Marina “Searching For You (Mike Rizzo Global Radio Edit)”
Okay tha moment I’ve been waiting for. My, statistically, Highest AL! A VERY HIGH AL!!!!!!!!! This gon be HOT NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!!!!! >>> Oh yeah same label as Sharon T (NY2London). Glad to see Mike Rizzo again!! I like it. Can’t complain. Great vocals and nice smooth music. :tu My Rating: 4.5


13. Velvet “Fix Me (Radio Edit)”
I’m not gonna say a thing at all. Just that this iz 1 of 3 new Robbins songs (Jenna Drey was tha 1st one). >>> Tried not to say anything ‘cause I didn’t wanna think of tha vocals. Good thing it’s a girl. Lyrics sound familiar. It has a nice Euro taste to it. That’s watz good. :tu Yeah “super strong as fire.” :tu Feelin’ it! Nice song right after No. 12! My Rating: 4.4


14. Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown “No Air (Benassi Radio Edit)”
Benassi on tha beat… But not ONE bit of AL for me! Find out why after I hear this! >>> Lol @ that fastness/weird beat intro in tha beginning. :rofl What’s wit tha no verse? Lol. It sounds just like tha “Bring The Noise” remix he did. Oh now it’s tha chorus with some of tha music in tha original. I absoultely loved tha original, and lol @ those ending chrous vocals outta nowhere. See a dance song should’ve been remixed like this, not no hit mixer, lol. And what tha hell am I supposed to rate this? Lol I’m so confused… And what I was meaning to say right before I pressed play: I have tha Future Presidents Remix and I finna listen to it right now and PROVE it’s SO MUCH better!! *Listens* This iz tha mix I’m playing!! Been playing it for 11 dayz now!! Love that Cascada type of beat!! Nobody’s gonna play this mix ‘cause it’s 5:00 flat. It’s SO much more radio friendly than this PO mix. Shit I have to keep saying it: it’s BANGIN’!!!!!!!! I didn’t expect to see it on 140 BPMs!! :tu My Rating: Benassi Radio Edit: 3.5 Future Presidents Remix: 4.8


15. Armin Van Buuren & DJ Shah Feat. Chris Jones “Going Wrong (Radio Edit)”
Maybe some smooth/slow trance since it’s 132 BPM? Gonna resist my AL right now ‘til I hear it! >>> Sounds like MCE music in tha beginning (like Fisherspooner). I like it. I can feel tha trance and tha vocals on this. Thumbs up. Yeah really lookin’ forward to tha music after tha chorus! Real tight! :tu Oh yeah that slow music reminds me of “Anthem”. I don’t really like when they do that wit tha slow music thing. “Anthem” blew it for that. My Rating: 4.2


16. Paula Abdul “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow (Oakenfold Radio Edit)”
I took Randy Jackson outta tha ID. That’s like for commercial purposes only. If you’re IN tha song, you should be IN tha ID! If you’re not, you’re not! I think I’m goin’ to like tha original version over this, but we’ll see… >>> Good for those nice sounds of tha ending of tha original in tha beginning to this. :tu Good job Paula Abdul for coming back after 12 years! Her attitude in this song iz like my attitude at college currently: I feel like I evolved since tha 3rd semester, and I did! Okay this iz a much better hit mixer than some of tha other shit that was remixed on here. My Rating: 4.3


17. Snoop Dogg “Sensual Seduction (Wideboys Radio Edit)”
Another PO error: Wideboys iz ONE WORD, lol. But anyway, this iz on here?!? :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl What a FUCKIN’ great song! Love tha vocals ‘cause he uses tha thing singer T-Pain uses: tha auto-tune effect. A great music video too. LOVE that “I’m gonna take my time…” and then tha cool Wideboys effect. :tu Can’t say much ‘cause I’ve known tha original since November, and this mix since last month. My Current Rating: 4.4


18. Elena “Before I Sleep (Original Edit)”
Tha 3rd Robbins song. I didn’t wanna have a High AL at first, but I can’t help it. Gotta hear it!! >>> When I first saw this on PO (its info), I thought it was gonna be Kim Leoni “Medicine”. Oh you better believe I “say a prayer” before I go to sleep every night before I go to college. It ALWAYS works too! I fuckin’ love my college life (especially this semester), and my click (my boyz Jewison, Juice & Rosco). They tha shit, and tha coolest people to hang out wit. :tu Great vocals and real nice 133 BPM music in this! :tu I don’t know which Robbins song iz better… this or “Fix Me”. Gotta give it tha same rating. Gonna be hard to decide. My Rating: 4.4


19. Milk Inc. “Sunrise (Radio Edit)”
I saw that this was on my boy Al’s August 2007 CD. Lol @ that again. Last one was “Zombie” and now this. I feel a VERY HIGH AL for some reason, but I should calm down a lil’. I gotta rehear it since it has been since September 4, 2007 (when I heard it on his player). >>> Shit, a VERY GOOD intro part (of course). Good shit of course!! Tha whole song iz BANGIN’!! Real good once again! Can’t say it enough! My Rating: 4.7


20. Michael Jackson w/Akon “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ 2008 (Johnny Vicious Radio Mix)”
PO just needed more hit mixers. Okay, I guess I should “hee hee” my way through tha song, lol. >>> :rofl :rofl :rofl @ Akon on a dance remix!! :rofl :rofl :rofl LMMFAO @ those MJ vocals!! :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl I like this tha same as tha original, even tho tha original (2008 version) iz slightly better. My Rating: 3.5


21. Ferry Corsten & Howard Jones “Into The Dark (Radio Edit)”
This was statistically my Highest AL, but I have no AL, lol. …Well maybe a lil’. >>> Howard Jones had a BANGIN’/CRAZY dance track in 2005 that nobody played. I’ll post that song after I review this. This sounds like tha late night trance. Good for right now since it’s 11:09 PM. Wow this iz so much smoother than that other song. That other song’s beats are too fuckin’ insane! Gotta feel this one. Like tha vocals & tha music. :tu My Rating: 4.1


22. Karen Young “HOT SHOT-The Karen Young Reheat (MaxRoxx Radio Edit)”
Yes a No. 22 song. I expect female vocals and a kick-ass type of song (a song that kicks ass also)! Lol @ tha doubles: Karen Young iz tha artist & in tha song title, and MaxRoxx iz in tha mix and tha label. >>> Okay MaxRoxx wins for producing. He gets tha thumbs up. Okay tha vocals are not “kick-ass” type. They’re more old schoolish to me. Tha music gets tha plus for me at times. Wow those vocals can get weird at times but I gotta feel it. I try my best to not say anything negative about anything. I do can’t wait to play these songs if they get out there. Tha only problem iz they’re not gonna have much college time wit me ‘cause if I pick them for May, I’m graduating in like tha week after… Oh wait never mind. I’ll be in Florida April 30th ‘til May 11th, so there’s no way it’ll get college play wit me. :( Hopefully tha “HOT” ass weather will give it spins! My Rating: 4.0


Overall: End Time: 11:24 PM. A VERY GOOD CD. I wanna see how well I’ll be playing these songs. Iz it me or iz this tha first PO review I did without anything below 3.0? That’s watz good!


Songs/Mixes I Predict Will Make It To My Sources:
01, 04, 05, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, and 21

Songs/Mixes Already On My Sources:
02, 03, 06, 07, 08, 10, 16, and 17 (lol @ 8 already)


Rankings (according to ratings):

22.       Moby Feat. Shayna Steele “Disco Lies (Spencer & Hill Radio Edit)” 3.5
21.       Michael Jackson w/Akon “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ 2008 (Johnny Vicious Radio Mix)” 3.5
20.       Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown “No Air (Benassi Radio Edit)” 3.5
19.       Donna Summer “I’m A Fire (Solitaire Radio Edit)” 3.7
18.       Britney Spears “Break The Ice (Kaskade Radio Edit)” 3.8
17.       Natasha Bedingfield “Pocketful Of Sunshine (Stonebridge Radio Edit)” 4.0
16.       Karen Young “HOT SHOT-The Karen Young Reheat (MaxRoxx Radio Edit)” 4.0
15.       Chris “The Greek” Panaghi Feat. Amber Dirks “My Life (Josh Harris Radio Edit)” 4.0
14.       Lucas Prata Feat. Jeannie Ortega “A Girl Like That (Giuseppe D Radio Edit)” 4.1
13.       Ferry Corsten & Howard Jones “Into The Dark (Radio Edit)” 4.1
12.       David Guetta Feat. Tara McDonald “Delirious (Raido Edit)” 4.1
11.        Armin Van Buuren & DJ Shah Feat. Chris Jones “Going Wrong (Radio Edit)” 4.2
10.       Paula Abdul “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow (Oakenfold Radio Edit)” 4.3
09.       Robyn “Handle Me (Soul Seekerz Radio Edit)” 4.4
08.       Snoop Dogg “Sensual Seduction (Wideboys Radio Edit)” 4.4
07.       Mariah Carey “Touch My Body (Seamus Haji Radio Edit)” 4.4
06.       Velvet “Fix Me (Radio Edit)” 4.4
05.       Elena “Before I Sleep (Original Edit)” 4.4
04.       Marina “Searching For You (Mike Rizzo Global Radio Edit)” 4.5
03.   Veronica “The Way He Makes Me Feel (The Thrust Radio Mix)” 4.5
02.   Milk Inc. “Sunrise (Radio Edit)” 4.7
01.  Jenna Drey “All Out Of Love (Giuseppe D & Kevin Churko Radio Mix)” 4.8


And this was like 7 full pages in Word.