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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Review #325: Promo Only: Dance Radio November 2009

Reviewed on 10.21.2009 (Review #325)


FrankieThaLuckyDog here… Not only am I sick, but I think it’s called for for this edition of Promo Only. I feel that this edition iz SO FORGETABLE!! :td There’s 3 Bimbo Jones mixes, PLENTY of HMs, and pretty much NOTHIN’ I can remember from seein’ tha tracklisting! I wanna see how TERRIBLE tha ratings’ll be, so here goes my unanticipated review fa Promo Only Dance Radio November 2009. Start Time: 6:23 PM | End Time: 9:34 PM


Quick Notes:
1. I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0. 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) so any song can earn up to a maximum of a 5.0 rating.
To tha artist/producer: Don’t get catchy feelin’s if I don’t like a song on a first listen. Things could change in tha future as I could love it, so you neva know!
2. 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.
3. AL = Anticipation Level
4. MC = Music Choice (wit these letters attached, it adds to MC: D/E = Dance/Electronica (just a D or an E represents tha separate part of tha channel); R = Rap; H = Hitlist; HH&R&B = Hip-Hop And R&B; SOTS = Sounds Of The Seasons)
5. PO = Promo Only
6. iPR = iPartyRadio
7. RE = Radio Edit
8. P105 = Party 105.3
9. PB = Perfect Beat
10. MS = MySpace
11. YT = YouTube
12. FB = Facebook
13. IC = In-consideration (of playing tha song)
14. HM = Hit mixer
15. Any other initials usually relate to tha artist/song I’m currently reviewin’.
16. DvD = Dance vs. Dance (meanin’ a Dance artist covered/remade another Dance artist’s song)

© 2009 CD Review (Review #325) reviewed on 10.21.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.


01. Little Boots “Remedy (Kaskade Remix Radio Edit)”
They’re doin’ good on MCD wit their “New In Town” mix by Bimbo Jones that’s catchy. Now that they made it as tha 1st song on here, I now predict Dance sources on tha lookout? Let’s see how good it iz… >>> Almost thought it was BJ doin’ tha mix 1st ‘cause of them doin’ tha mix for their “NIT” song; GR8 START!! GR8 KICK-IN wit tha chorus too!! This prolly one of tha way better songs on here!! REALLY likin’ tha vocals in this song a lil’ more than tha “New In Town” song; HOPE people get this song ASAP now!! Nice job on tha verses too; REAL GR8 music in tha 2nd chorus too!! Nothin’ but consistent PLUSES here!! We have a REAL GR8 start to a REAL CRAPPY CD!! REAL NICE job from Kaskade mixin’!! My Rating: 4.4


02. Remady P&R “No Superstar (Full Vocal Radio Mix)”
Talk about tha CORRECT spelling of “remedy” in tha 1st song’s title… Now, we go to a slightly different spelling in tha artist name. Well, MCD got this, and I must say… WHY IZ THIS #2 ON THIS CD?! Where’s tha catch to this song?!? I think it was PATHETIC; lemme rehear… >>> Well, tha intro iz a lil’ catchy, but those vocals are on tha yucky side for me. Tha song sounds like it’s on tha boring side, and tha lyrics are repetitive; double minus for me! Although tha music can be a lil’ catchy, I can’t picture this bein’ THAT gr8 of a song ta be on all kinds of sources! Okay, tha song iz a lil’ too long now; PLEASE end!! My Rating: 3.1


03. Agnes “Release Me (Cahill Radio Edit)”
Of course, a SHITTY PO has OLD songs on it; this iz one of them! Just left my playlist recently (especially since iPR somewhat IC’d a new song from her, “On & On”). I remember samplin’ this mix on PB, and I was like, “I’ll stick wit tha orig;” let’s see if I was right… >>> Definitely not shitty on tha start, but I feel that no one will pick this mix up ‘cause everybody pretty much has tha original. Tha music in tha 1st verse has nearly tha same as tha original, only more on tha Dance tip! Now that this song iz signed to Interscope, are Pop stations FINALLY gonna play it?! I almost feel like this fits betta than tha original version, since tha original version can be a lil’ Discoish… Nice job, Ms. Next Leona Lewis! My Rating: 4.2


04. Kelly Clarkson “Already Gone (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)”
Mixshows and MCH were on this before PO… Just saw iPR add this, and although this may be a pretty good song, I don’t know how good it’ll be for a playlist song. Lemme get anotha listen… >>> Could’ve been better music, but it’s BJ, so that’s how it goes sometimes. Not much of a catch, but still soundin’ good on tha vocals. It has some good lyrics at least, but yea, I don’t see it as a “good” playlist song. My Rating: 3.7


05. M’Black Feat. Nicole Dash Jones “Heartbreak (Radio Edit)”
No clue on what it gon sound like, so let’s take a listen, and HOPE it doesn’t suck!! >>> Ooh, a female (what a surprise)! This sounds like MORE on a Dance level! About only 40 seconds in, and I seem ta be feelin’ it. Now, it DEFINITELY sounds like a PLUS in tha chorus!! Nice, relaxin’ vocals wit a REAL GOOD beat!! Definitely soundin’ REAL GOOD for Dance outlets! Now, let’s hope they get it!! Although we got some pretty good songs for tha start, I still think this CD gon suck! REAL GOOD song, and tha top ratings are ALREADY climbin’ fa me!! My Rating: 4.5


06. DJ Ella “Shine Like A Superstar (7th Heaven Radio Remix)”
Anotha “superstar” title, but tha mix/Next Plateau gets me ANTICIPATED fa this one!! Let’s see how GOOD it iz!! >>> Sounds like a NICE start wit tha beat! :tu Glad we got ANOTHA female vocal song too; keep tha females comin’!!! Sounds good, although I prolly would’ve had a better chorus; glad we’re keepin’ tha CD consistent, which iz pretty rare for tha start of a PO! Tha 2nd chorus sounded like it grew on me, and tha part at about 1:43 sounded NICE wit tha interlude, and then tha music got REAL GOOD right before tha 2:00 mark; YEA WIT THIS CONSISTENTNESS!!! My Rating: 4.5


07. P!nk “Funhouse (Digital Dog Radio Edit)”
MCD got a club mix of this (unusual), and… what did I hear? …”BURN THIS FUCKER DOWN!!” LOL!! It took them 3 MONTHS ta get a clean version of Chelley “I Took The Night” (‘cause they had tha dirty version 1st), so let’s see what they do for P!nk, lol. As for tha song, DEFINITELY likin’ tha beat from DD, and I did like it a lot on a few 1st listens. Kinda weaker on my playlist now, but it’s DEFINITELY catchy wit tha “countdown” part! As for this edit on tha “FUCKER,” I think it just cuts out tha “UC” out in tha word, lol. I guess this was P!nk’s repel song after her “Please Don’t Leave Me”! My Current Rating: 4.3


08. Calvin Harris “Ready For The Weekend (Radio Edit)”
He was “playing golf, and lookin’ too old.” Now, he increased tha BPM ALL THA WAY ta 138!! Let’s see how GR8 of a song this iz, and how much vocals he added; a NICE AL here!! >>> Well, tha beat sounds like it’s off to an unknown start ta me; not sure if I wanna call it a Discoish beat, or a fast Dance beat. Tha vocals are definitely on tha weird side here, and tha lyrics are a lil’ different. Likin’ tha sounds at around :45; nice addition! Although he an MCE (now MCD producer wit this Ultra Records stuff) artist, this song iz kinda on tha Poppy/different side; can’t really describe it. Tha chorus has a lil’ bit of weird vocals, but can be a lil’ good still. I guess this iz a lil’ different style of Dance music. If iPR ignored tha “I’m Not Alone” song, I wonder what they’ll do wit this one; this sounds SO them at times! Decent song, but “I’m Not Alone” was MUCH betta!! My Rating: 3.4


09. 3OH!3 Feat. Katy Perry “Starstrukk (DiscoTech Radio)”
Anotha 138 BPM song… And of course, because this PO iz WEIRD, you KNOW this HMs 138 BPM will be BETTA than tha actual Dance song (Calvin Harris’s)! Usually, you see this mixer on iPR, but now, PO got it. I’m lookin’ forward, so I hope for a BETTA song this time!! >>> Oh no, NON-DANCE START!! :( Where’s their beat that they used in Flo Rida/T-Pain “Low”? Just a lil’ different wit synths, but this ain’t a Dance beat for me! A lil’ Dancey in tha chorus, and I do like tha chorus. However, I think tha ORIGINAL REMIX (‘cause Katy Perry made this a remix) has more of a Dance beat, surprisingly, lol (140 BPM on that one). Barely catchin’ on ta me, and tha chantin’ from 3OH!3 iz a lil’ on tha childish side fa me; I like Katy Perry’s parts though. Need I say more about this? Could’ve asked for a BETTA remix; Mike Rizzo?! My Rating: 3.2


10. Miley Cyrus “Party In The U.S.A. (Wideboys Radio Edit)”
I was just watchin’ Deal Or No Deal, and tha contestant had such BAD luck, to where she was gonna win a penny or $10; I feel tha same way right now wit these PO songs!! I honestly DON’T need ta leave feedback right now! … >>> Tha original was just barely hittin’ tha OK mark; this mix iz not good for this song. I have a Cahill mix (iPR does too), and that’s just better, but tha song iz still ehh… “Tha Jay-Z song was on!” “Noddin’ my head like, ‘yeah!’” Okay, let’s just get SO FUCKIN’ EXCITED NOW!!! Her “YEAH, AH-YEA,” screamin’ shit iz YUCK!! At tha end, she does it like at least 4x!! “And tha Britney song was on;” let’s be a WOMANIZER!! Outta most Wideboys beats, you don’t hear a certain TIGHT part in tha beat; too bad this one has one afta she says tha title! Why waste it on this? MCD just FUCKIN’ luvs this! :td Party 105 got it too; I wonder what mix? Wait, I DON’T wonder! My Current Rating: Cahill Mix: 3.5 | This Mix: 1.8


11. Priscilla Renea “Dollhouse (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)”
Speakin’ of MCD luvin’ songs, you KNOW this wasn’t a “late night” song fa them! :confused This iz ANOTHA ignore song fa me! *Gets anotha listen* >>> Not as bad as Miley, but what’s wit tha kiddie songs? How MANY were back 2 back?! “Like some kind of Barbie;” ain’t this PODR or POHM? I like this BJ mix betta than tha Kelly Clarkson one. I couldn’t even IC tha original version (wit its fast 140 BPM) I guess ‘cause of tha kiddieness… It’s like, just ‘cause tha original version iz hella fast, doesn’t mean it fits in PO ‘cause then, it sounds SLOWER! Pretty good vocals, but we’re on a REAL decent level right now! My Current Rating: 3.5


½time: Tha beginning was ACTUALLY good! But, tha 2nd ¼ was PATHETIC!! Average CD rating iz currently 3.6.


12. Fedde Le Grand Feat. Mitch Crown “Let Me Be Real (Radio Edit)”
Anotha new MCD song. I heard it before I saw tha ID on there, and it reminded me of like random MCE or boring MCD music… Don’t think this’ll be good fa me, so let’s see on a 2nd listen… >>> Okay, maybe a better start wit tha music… Not really into these vocals, as it’s just on a decent level for me. Maybe a slight grow for me on this 2nd listen, but a lil’ on tha repetitive side at times. I guess we’ll just leave it as it bein’ a good 2nd single. My Rating: 3.6


13. Janet “Make Me (Radio Edit)”
I always take tha “Jackson” outta her name ‘cause that’s what I heard YEARS ago… Anyway, MCH iz back again! Looked like an acceptable MCH song, but ta get on here so fast without a remix, NOT acceptable!! Let’s hear anotha 2nd listen… >>> Sounds more Dancey than some of tha songs on here, lol. I guess it’s a better song than some of tha shit on here, so I’ll leave it at that. Even takin’ after her brother wit tha “don’t stop ‘til you get enough” part in tha 2nd ½ of tha chorus, lol. I can’t let out anymore feedback ‘cause it’s just decent. My Rating: 3.6


14. Sean Kingston “Face Drop (Johnny Vicious Radio Edit)”
VERY LOW AL for this one… Let’s see if we’ll have AT LEAST a good mix for this REAL, REAL, REAL PATHETIC SONG!!! >>> Well, NO interest in tha mix, so this’ll suck! Why iz it that when it’s a sucky song that there’s NOTHIN’ goin’ on in tha mix? PUKE MATERIAL @ tha chorus!! “Look betta if I was thina;” :confused ?? Somebody help this PO out!! Barely any feedback needed from me; PLEASE, MCD, DON’T PICK THIS UP!!! It’s BAD enough they got tha Jody Den Broeder mix of “Fire Burning”… AND a remix (wit tha original beat and err-thang) wit Pitbull; MCD!! :td My Rating: 1.2


Intermission: LOL! This PO’s SO BAD that I’m goin’ outside, walkin’ ‘round my block, and FILMIN’ for an upcoming commercial I’m makin’! That’s what I SHOULD be makin’ instead of hearin’ all these PATHETIC songs!!


15. Kendi “Connected (Radio Edit)”
Saw tha artist name, and KNEW this was a Robbins song! Now that my memory iz a lil’ betta throughout this CD, I believe that #5 song (“Heartbreak”) iz a Robbins song also! :tu Maybe we’ll see some recovery now that I took a NICE walk! >>> Sounds like it’s gonna be above average wit tha long intro! LOL, fast vocals! In a rappin’ format, lol! DEFINITELY nice rhymes/a 1st verse! I’m hearin’ a male in tha chorus; catchy. Yea, tha “cable connected” shit in tha part after tha chorus was REAL nice! :tu DEFINITELY inta this, and it’s a REAL NICE comeback to this CD… AND all tha HM mess!! Greatness right here, and I’m DEFINITELY inta what’s comin’ up next!! My Rating: 4.4


16. Captcha “Gotta Let You Go (UK Radio Mix)”
Well, back to a lil’ break again… Gave it an exclusive listen 2 months ago when it was an import, and I wasn’t really into it. I hope wit it sayin’ “UK” in tha mix that it’s different from tha original version! A lil’ scared ta see, but let’s see… >>> I think it sounds tha same ‘cause I rememba tha vocals; why must tha music be a lil’ boring? It’s a bit catchy, but we need betta music! Pretty good wit her voice throughout tha song, but yea, still need ta work on tha beat! Pretty catchy chorus now too. My Current Rating: 3.7


17. Mariah Carey “I Want To Know What Love Is (Moto Blanco Radio Edit)”
*Rolls eyes* Ugh, tha mix! Glad #15 gave me an uprise, but now that this mix iz here, I’m not gonna preview tha WHOLE thing! I’m gonna review each mix, and tha BEST mix, I will play tha whole thing, so here we go, startin’ wit tha MB mix, and shufflin’ tha others before I look at each ID:

Moto Blanco Radio Edit >>> Tha song iz a turn on (although Wynonna’s mix was MUCH betta from ’04), but you KNOW tha Discoish MB shit kinda ruins it! :( Time ta switch it!

Chew Fu Radio Mix >>> Sounds like a church in tha beginning, lol. A lil’ boring in tha music… No catchiness here, so I’m shuttin’ it off. Tha chorus iz like in reverse order, lol.

Cutmore’s Radio Shakedown >>> Back to tha Discoish sound again… Iz this Cutmore on tha mix? I’ll find out at tha end. Not too into this version.

Donnie Hotwheel Tempo Mix >>> This ain’t even a Dance mix; more like Chillout, lol. I like my Chillout music, but this iz tha Dance edition! *Skips*

Low Sunday Tempo Mix >>> This iz more of a Rhythmic mix. Since it’s not a Dance mix, I’m skippin’. *Skips*

Nu Addiction Club Edit >>> Not much goin’ on in tha start… I have a feelin’ this iz Chriss Ortega’s mix ‘cause of tha quiet parts in tha beat. A lil’ betta, but I can’t feel it that much.

Chriss Ortega Club Edit >>> Maybe this iz Chriss Ortega; I heard a quiet intro like “Modern Times”. Yea, this iz DEFINITELY him on tha beat; I KNEW he had ta be a lil’ betta at tha beat! Pretty good, but sadly, I’m stickin’ wit Moto Blanco. :?

Well, MB won, so here’s what else I had ta say: Okay soundin’ wit tha rest; a lil’ on tha repetitive side wit tha chorus, but it’s just decent. Too bad this iz considered like tha best mix, and outta 7 mixes, NONE were exciting ta hear! :td Tha MB counts as tha rating ‘cause it’s tha PO mix. My Ratings:
Moto Blanco Radio Edit: 3.3
Chew Fu Radio Mix: 2.4
Cutmore’s Radio Shakedown: 2.7
Donnie Hotwheel Tempo Mix: N/A
Low Sunday Tempo Mix: N/A
Nu Addiction Club Edit: 3.1
Chriss Ortega Club Edit: 3.2


18. Jesse McCartney Feat. T-Pain “Body Language (Bimbo Jones Element Radio Edit)”
Lemme give myself a warning for… THE AUTO-TUNE EFFECT!!! Let’s see how BAD this one iz!! >>> UGH!! Tha beginning has tha Auto-Tune effect from T-Pain, but this iz tha best BJ mix outta this CD, surprisingly. It’s just barely decent here wit JM on tha 1st verse. Anotha remixed version comin’ into tha Dance mix world (like tha “Starstrukk”). I can’t say much on tha chorus… JM even took tha 2nd verse, and it’s still okay. If you hear it at 2:56, it’s T-Pain, who iz on that fucked up, Auto-Tune soundin’ on tha vocals. That style, rappers are takin’ ova (like Lil’ Wayne). When I hear it in my Louisiana Rap music, I HEAVILY HATE on it ‘cause it’s not for my undaground music!! One of them had a debate wit me. They said, “It’s unique,” or whateva. I was like, “No! It’s POP!” It was a gay debate, but either way, HUGE HATE for Auto-Tune all tha way!! My Rating: 3.0


19. America Olivo “Déjà Vu (BoothPimps Radio Edit)”
A lil’ unsure about tha mix, although it 130 BPM & Dauman Music on tha comeback!! This iz my highest AL, so I don’t know exactly what’ll happen, but, it should be BETTA than tha previous songs!! >>> A lil’ on tha “unsure Dance” style in tha beginning, but it sounds like some sexy vocals! Let’s see what happens wit tha beat… Okay, cool sound here! Hearin’ tha chorus, and although I know a lot of “Déjà Vu” songs, tha chorus reminded me of tha Velvet song; not sure if that’s true, but I’ll verify that afta this review! DEFINITELY a nice chorus, although there should be some changes in tha music, since tha beat iz pretty good! Still got anotha 1:37 on tha length, so there’s more ta be offered!! I like tha breakbeat style in tha beat goin’ on (e.g., at 2:44), and ESPECIALLY tha beat style before tha 1st chorus! Might look like a GR8 playlist song, but I’m DEFINITELY gonna check ta see if it has ta do wit tha Velvet song! My Rating: 4.3
EDIT: Just reheard tha Velvet song, and they’re both different songs; don’t know where my brain went for a second, lol.


20. 4 Strings “Take Me Away (Into The Night) (Dave Darrell Radio Edit)”
Bleh; no preview! >>> Iz this like tha FAST version of Inpetto (133 BPM)? Bleh… Not EVERY fast song needs ta be newly remixed, slowly, into tha Inpetto style! I HOPE it’s not a NIGHTMARE wit this spreadin’ all ova sources like tha 2008 “Toca’s Miracle”!! :td I RATHER hear a new song from them than this!! My Rating: 2.4


21. Audio Playground “A Little Respect (Rhythm Radio Edit)”
More cover songs? This iz an Erasure title! >>> SOUNDS like Erasure on tha vocals, so you KNOW this iz definitely a cover… Okay chorus, just above decent on tha music. Not much else ta say, so I’m done reviewin’ this song. My Rating: 3.0


22. Kuriouz “Playing With Myself (Radio Edit)”
Looks like a REAL weird ending song like when “Sweat (The Drip Drop Song)” was… Let’s see if this song iz on that level, lol! >>> At least it’s a female, lol! Sounds like she’s masturbating in tha beginning, lol! Not on tha masturbatin’ level; instead, more of “playin’ wit her head” when it comes ta mistakes, although tha interlude sounds like masturbatin’, lol. Pretty good beat on this one too. I predict her bein’ a hottie; not bad ending song ta this SHITTY PO! I keep hearin’ tha chorus, so I feel like this song neva ends, lol. My Rating: 3.7


Overall: Terrible edition, yet tha average CD rating iz at its lowest! Only a few comebacks towards tha end, but this CD can just go in tha cemetery! And yea Miley Cyrus, “YEA!! It’s a ‘party in tha PO Cemetery’!!” :roll:


Rankings (according to my ratings):

22.       Sean Kingston “Face Drop (Johnny Vicious Radio Edit)” 1.2
21.       Miley Cyrus “Party In The U.S.A. (Wideboys Radio Edit)” 1.8
20.       4 Strings “Take Me Away (Into The Night) (Dave Darrell Radio Edit)” 2.4
19.       Jesse McCartney Feat. T-Pain “Body Language (Bimbo Jones Element Radio Edit)” 3.0
18.       Audio Playground “A Little Respect (Rhythm Radio Edit)” 3.0
17.       Remady P&R “No Superstar (Full Vocal Radio Mix)” 3.1
16.       3OH!3 Feat. Katy Perry “Starstrukk (DiscoTech Radio)” 3.2
15.       Mariah Carey “I Want To Know What Love Is (Moto Blanco Radio Edit)” 3.3
14.       Calvin Harris “Ready For The Weekend (Radio Edit)” 3.4
13.       Priscilla Renea “Dollhouse (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)” 3.5
12.       Janet “Make Me (Radio Edit)” 3.6
11.        Fedde Le Grand Feat. Mitch Crown “Let Me Be Real (Radio Edit)” 3.6
10.       Kelly Clarkson “Already Gone (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)” 3.7
09.       Kuriouz “Playing With Myself (Radio Edit)” 3.7
08.       Captcha “Gotta Let You Go (UK Radio Mix)” 3.7
07.       Agnes “Release Me (Cahill Radio Edit)” 4.2
06.       P!nk “Funhouse (Digital Dog Radio Edit)” 4.3
05.       America Olivo “Déjà Vu (BoothPimps Radio Edit)” 4.3
04.       Little Boots “Remedy (Kaskade Remix Radio Edit)” 4.4
03.   Kendi “Connected (Radio Edit)” 4.4
02.   M’Black Feat. Nicole Dash Jones “Heartbreak (Radio Edit)” 4.5
01.   DJ Ella “Shine Like A Superstar (7th Heaven Radio Remix)” 4.5


Average CD Review:

Total Score:              72.3
Total Songs:              / 22
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Average CD Rating: 3.4

^ My Top 5 OWNED this CD!!!