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Sunday, March 13, 2022

Review #2,017: Promo Only "Dance Radio April 2022"

Reviewed on 3.13.2022 (Review #2,017)
 
 
Been feelin’ a lil’ secluded, as I’ve been dealin’ with my lower back/left leg issues & just been stickin’ to a non-stop, full-tyme schedule. How will April look, as far as music & moments? Let’s see, when I review Promo Only Dance Radio April 2022! What am I in for…? Start Tyme: 4:16 PM | End Tyme: 5:37 PM
 
 
Disclaimer: I type how I wanna type (frequent use of “tha” instead of “the,” “iz” instead of “is,” “a”-ending words instead of “er,” and a few others). I rate each song from 1.0 – 5.0; each rating iz my own opinion! I only please myself wit my ratings! As long as it’s jammin’ enough for me to like it, I like it how I wanna 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. Sometymes, I may not rate a song too high on its first listen, but in tha future, I could be playin’ it more than a higher-rated song…
 
© 2022 Review (Review #2,017) reviewed on 3.13.2022 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
 
01. Kx5 feat. Hayla “Escape”
Label: mau5trap/ARKADE
Looks like an anticipatin’ 1st track; lookin’ forward to kickin’ thangz off with this…! I know of Hayla from three years ago: Wilkinson feat. Hayla “I Need (Icarus Remix)”, courtesy of Music Choice Lounge. >>> Sounds like a calm start to a calm/unknown future I’m expectin’… Sounds better with tha chorus, as tha 1st verse was just okay for me. However, tha chorus, like, a 4x with tha same thing sung… It’s like, 50/50, basically? How will this do in tha world of dance? Interesting to see if it takes off, courtesy of tha whole mau5trap thing… My Rating: 3.5
EDIT: After doin’ tha research on tha ARKADE label, I realize that’s Kaskade’s label & mau5trap’s deadmau5’s. Talk about a Kaskade x deadmau5 moment, lol…!
 
 
02. Regard x Years & Years “Hallucination”
Label: Epic
Been seein’ it out there but I haven’t been too jumpy with gettin’ certain adds, in an ASAP fashion… *Rehears* Likin’ tha different spin on tha Regard sound; catchy start & not bad with tha Y&Y boyz, here. I like hearin’ them in tha chorus; likin’ that whole “Hallucination” theme/title! Good shit from each artist collabbin’, here. It’s like, how big will it be in tha dance world? Goin’ for “You” standards? I mean, I know that track’ll prolly be 100x bigger than this. It’s just, if every1 can keep showin’ this one luv, spins, etc., it’ll have a bright future. My Current Rating: 4.5
 
 
03. Nicky Romero x GATTÜSO x Jared Lee “Afterglow (Shorter Radio Edit)”
Label: Protocol
Looks like it’ll be an awesome collab…? Hope so…! >>> Sounds like a strong lil’ start, here… For its quickness (tha “shorter” in its RE), I like how everything’s happening very quickly, in this track. Nice NR-soundin’ drop & anthemic/progressive-like track! Also, a verse after a whole minute in… Sounds good; glad to know there’s somethin’ else to look forward to, aside from tha chorus… It’s all about leavin’ an “Afterglow” in your trails! My Rating: 4.2
 
 
04. Becky Hill x Galantis “Run”
Label: Astralwerks/Capitol
Alwayz see Becky gettin’ out there, even tho I don’t really jump fast for addin’ her tracks. Thanx to her bein’ on here, it makes my laziness go away & she gets in, easily. Compared to some of tha previous shit she’s released, I think this iz tha best of ‘em. I really like how she adds tha euphoria in tha chorus; gotta luv that running! Also, tha way that Galantis supply them beats! Luv how she says that: “We run & we run & we run…”; non-stop perseverance! My Current Rating: 4.4
 
 
05. LODATO & Janice Robinson “Dreamer”
Label: Spinnin’
Can’t really jump for it, right away. After double-checkin’ tha singer & hearin’ this, I’m like, did this really needed to be re-recorded fa 2022? Shit no! Nice try, Mr. DATO; coulda used these beats for somethin’ 100% original. That doesn’t mean to stop singin’, tho, Janice Robinson; sing somethin’ 100% original fa 2022. Make it them 1st-born “Dreamer” vibes, just like when “Dreamer” was originally out! My dayz of elementary school…! My Current Rating: 1.4
 
 
06. Swedish House Mafia & Sting “Redlight”
Label: Republic
Funny that tha “Flame” was on tha previous edition, in a later fashion & now, tha “Redlight” iz here, in an early fashion. As far as this collab, I’m still in tha process of wantin’ to get adjusted to it. Of course, likin’ anotha SHM track, as well as a Sting collab. It’s just, how will this do with every1 in tha dance world? They must continue to keep tha SHM hype goin’…! As far as tha track, yeah, tha format’s definitely what’s up. Likin’ tha long intro, tha strong chorus (just a chorus) & then, when tha music grows at 1:40! Lots of parts to enjoy; gotta adjust to ‘em, hopefully…! My Current Rating: 4.1
 
 
07. DallasK x Dark Heart “Time”
Label: Musical Freedom
Wonder how these two gon sound, together…? >>> Unlike tha dance vs. dance vibes of “Dreamer”, here comes a non-dance remake: we’re now “slippin’ into tha future.” Can kinda appreciate this, with those DH vibes on tha drop. However, I definitely feel this more with how my “Time” does slip “into tha future.” It’s like, fast, too! My Rating: 4.0
 
 
08. SOFI TUKKER “Original Sin”
Label: Ultra
Speakin’ of tracks to have a grow on, here comes this one, as well. Just like with how tha “Sun Came Up”, this one has that slow-to-grow vibe with me. Likin’ how this sounds, all tha way around; likin’ how tha both of them sing & blend those dance beats in, too. “What tha fuck’s original sin, anyway?” Gotta feel tha “original” perspective. Also, “A hurting hand iz just connected to a hurting soul…” & that “…hurting heart…,” too; those parts are pretty nice. It’s like, ouch to those with tha hurt they feel from someone’s bitch-made sins! My Current Rating: 4.0
 
 
09. Shiah Maisel feat. Afrojack “Really Love You”
Label: Wall
A slower-paced track, as we progress through tha edition… Hope it’s a good one & I hope Mr. Jack put a catchy spin on somethin’, here… That’s just my anticipation doin’ tha talkin’… >>> I’ono, I’m not really feelin’ these male vocals… Hearin’ tha chorus & it’s a lil’ better than tha 1st verse; at least I was right about Mr. Jack with tha catchy music. I like tha slow-paced dance beats & then, tha catchy chorus & really-catchy drop! As far as tha song, itself, seems like it’s gonna have to get lucky with exposure and/or growth from somewhere. My Rating: 3.7
 
 
10. Charli XCX feat. Rina Sawayama “Beg For You (Charlie Lane Remix Edit)”
Label: Atlantic
A dope lil’ original version, which takes its spin on September & “Cry For You”. Now, we got Charlie remixin’ Charli, lol! Will this remix be worth it…? >>> That near-instant start with tha 1st verse startin’ right away was less catchy than how tha original version started. However, hearin’ tha 1st verse progress to tha chorus & tha music sounds nice. Even tho this a lil’ slower, this great to replace tha original, since its spins are slowin’ down with me. Still, definitely a nice lil’ track for today; feelin’ this collab & tha Rina popularity rising. As tha rest of this remix progresses, it definitely sounds nice by keepin’ most of tha original’s strong parts. My Rating: 4.6
 
 
½tyme: A 3.8-rated review, currently; seems like it’s a mix of some okay, some dope & some known tracks, at tha moment. Can’t wait till tha big-ole “F U Anthem” comes up, lol! That’s literally my mood/perspective that I’m gettin’ pushed into…!
 
 
11. Diplo & Miguel “Don’t Forget My Love”
Label: Mad Decent/Higher Ground
One of those songs that are out there, now & it’s a collab that doesn’t really give me that much anticipation. *Rehears* At least this sounds a lil’ better than a typical-soundin’ Diplo track. Likin’ tha warm vibes him & Miguel bring to tha chorus; I get a lil’ bored with Miguel’s vocals throughout tha verses, tho. Don’t think it’ll be that special for me & also, I usually think fade-outs are interesting but this one seemed random. It’s like it was ready for a strong, cold ending but faded, instead, lol… My Current Rating: 3.1
 
 
12. J. Worra “Love Boy”
Label: Sink Or Swim/Spinnin’
One of those interestin’ house tracks heard on BPM… Props to seein’ a female DJ/producer like her do her thing. Most of this track’s just an awesome lil’ chant but I like that lil’ music part b4 tha 1:00 mark. My Current Rating: 3.9
 
 
13. SIDEPIECE “Don’t Keep Me Waiting”
Label: Big Beat/EMG
Wonder what this’ll be like…? >>> Sounds like a catchy lil’ house vocal, for a start… Hearin’ tha chorus/drop & it sounds like an okay taste of dryness, here… Parts of this track seem good, includin’ tha climax to tha drop. Then, you got tha dry parts. Hearin’ tha final minute of this & I’m likin’ how tha beats are soundin’ exciting, at tymes; good job, SIDE-to-tha-PIECE…! My Rating: 3.8
 
 
14. Codeko & April Bender “Not Alone”
Label: Enhanced
Looks like it gon be a special one? Hope my anticipation agrees…!! >>> Just like tha Tritonal collab, it’s a lil’ bit off to a slow start with Codeko, here. Either way, awesome to have A-Bender, here…! Hearin’ tha chorus & it sounds like it’s pretty strong, includin’ that it sounds like an Audien track… Whoo @ tha drop!! Gotta luv that energy! Your Tritonal, Audien-like Codeko, here…! Definitely nice for a collab; sometymes, I wish tracks like these would have tha energy of tha drop throughout tha whole track, somehow. Then, it would be on a consistent pace, to where I would anticipate it more. Needless ta say, this still somethin’ nice, in its progressive wayz. My Rating: 4.3
 
 
15. Jonas Blue & Why Don’t We “Don’t Wake Me Up”
Label: Astralwerks/Capitol
Looks more like a pop-group collab, here; have seen this around, too. *Rehears* Yeah, more on tha decent side, too; I’ve heard better with tha vocals w/JB tracks. Nothin’ special to comment on, here; just a basic lil’ dance track. My Current Rating: 3.0
 
 
16. Kungs “Clap Your Hands (Robin Schulz Remix Radio)”
Label: Casablanca/Republic
Haven’t been feelin’ Kungs, lately; don’t think this’ll be on tha up-and-up, neither… >>> Doesn’t sound 100% cheesy, thanx to RS on tha remix. Oh no, a verse? Prolly didn’t need one; tha chorus woulda just been enough for these vocals, for me. Ugh! “ABCs” @ 1:07?! Ugh @ tha kiddy shit! Music starts gettin’ better after that part, too! What an odd mix but more not in my favor… A lil’ bit of interestin’ vocal-choppin’, durin’ tha last drop; likin’ that part! Yeah, what an odd mix but almost got a 50/50 outta me… My Rating: 2.7
 
 
17. Fredrik Ferrier, Dan Carasco & Yann Muller “Ain’t No Sunshine”
Label: Robbins
A new Robbins track, featuring three unknown/newbies, here? Let’s hear it/‘em…! >>> Awful start & it’s a damn remake! Yuck, all tha way round!! Sounds like Aloe Blacc! Disgusting toward tha 2nd ½ of tha track, where it slows down & tha original plays! So un-dancey!! My Rating: 1.0
 
 
18. Leah Kate “FU Anthem (LODATO Remix)”
Label: Leah Kate
What an “anthem,” here!! That 1st “ahh-ah-ah,” when it starts off; gotta get hooked!! Luvin’ it from BPM & Steve Aoki’s Remix Radio! Such tha vibe I’m feelin’, these dayz, as I feel such shit from people! Luv how Leah lays this down with her quirky, silly, explicit, self-released wayz! Gotta luv tha lyrics & how straight-forward she iz with screamin’, “FU!” Even how she calls this a “Why’d-I’d-Even-Date-You? Anthem”; she knows what’s good! So glad Mr. DATO turned her non-dance track into a dance-appreciated vibe! Also, my top-rated track on here? Go figure, lol…! “I’m goin’ out drunk & dancing”; glad she knows how to find a vibe! Tha “dancing!” My Current Rating: 4.8
EDIT: On just this release, you guys made a mistake with tha BPM: 128, not 124! You guys got it right on tha single release of this song, tho.
 
 
19. Smyles “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)”
Label: Warner
Looks like a mystery, here… Likin’ how tha artist spells their name by replacin’ tha “I” with a “Y”, like I do with “tyme” & shit. Then again, how will this turn out to be…?? >>> Sounds like a Britney Spears from tha younger dayz…; sounds more like a pop song than dance? Tha chorus came on twice within 30 seconds, already? A lil’ catchy with tha younger-Britney feel but I’ono how it’ll do in whichever world it gon be in. Like, dance? Pop world? My Rating: 3.2
 
 
20. Alok & Alan Walker feat. KIDDO “Headlights”
Label: CONTROVERSIA
Endin’ this edition with this anticipatin’ collab, at only 100 BPM… I’ono but I feel anticipated…! >>> Sounds like a good lil’ start, here; already feelin’ like somethin’ special’ll come outta this one… Felt KIDDO on tha Robin Schulz song from Late 2020 & now, we got this catchiness; definitely a dope chorus! Feelin’ tha energy in her voice, this tyme & how tha beats & vocals sound hella catchy throughout tha chorus!! Keepin’ this goin’ with tha 2nd verse & it’s soundin’ excitin’ ta hear, as well! Seems like an inescapable chorus, as tha last minute plays… Either way, definitely feelin’ tha catchiness, here! My Rating: 4.6
 
 
Overall: Didn’t seem like I was super-super interested, at tymes. However, this edition has its share of bangerz. I knew some of tha tracks, already & some of ‘em are already on my outlets, as we speak. Nothin’ much else ta say. I guess I gotta hop back into tha full-tyme world, in a few hours?
 
 
Rankings:
 
20. Fredrik Ferrier, Dan Carasco & Yann Muller “Ain’t No Sunshine” 1.0
19. LODATO & Janice Robinson “Dreamer” 1.4
18. Kungs “Clap Your Hands (Robin Schulz Remix Radio)” 2.7
17. Jonas Blue & Why Don’t We “Don’t Wake Me Up” 3.0
16. Diplo & Miguel “Don’t Forget My Love” 3.1
15. Smyles “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” 3.2
14. Kx5 feat. Hayla “Escape” 3.5
13. Shiah Maisel feat. Afrojack “Really Love You” 3.7
12. SIDEPIECE “Don’t Keep Me Waiting” 3.8
11. J. Worra “Love Boy” 3.9
10. DallasK x Dark Heart “Time” 4.0
09. SOFI TUKKER “Original Sin” 4.0
08. Swedish House Mafia & Sting “Redlight” 4.1
07. Nicky Romero x GATTÜSO x Jared Lee “Afterglow (Shorter Radio Edit)” 4.2
06. Codeko & April Bender “Not Alone” 4.3
05. Becky Hill x Galantis “Run” 4.4
04. Regard x Years & Years “Hallucination” 4.5
03. Alok & Alan Walker feat. KIDDO “Headlights” 4.6
02. Charli XCX feat. Rina Sawayama “Beg For You (Charlie Lane Remix Edit)” 4.6
01. Leah Kate “FU Anthem (LODATO Remix)” 4.8
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                    72.8
Total Songs:                    / 20
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Average Review Rating:    3.6