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Sunday, January 12, 2025

Review #2,060: Promo Only "Dance Radio February 2025"

Reviewed on 1.09.2025 & 1.12.2025 (Review #2,060)
 
 
It’s tyme fa Promo Only Dance Radio February 2025! Can’t wait! Been a lil’ behind in schedule, so I’m decidin’ ta review this without lookin’ at tha tracklist. I even took a 100 mg edible capsule, too, to build up tha blind anticipation! Start Tyme: 1.09.2025 @ 12:14 PM | End Tyme: 1.12.2025 @ 12:59 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…
 
© 2025 Review (Review #2,060) reviewed on 1.09.2025 & 1.12.2025 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
 
01. Anabel Englund “Zen Cowboy”
Label: Ultra
Lovin’ how she’s kickin’ off this edition! On a slower note, as well! A.N.A.B.E.L.! >>> Anticipatin’ this slow guitar-like start…! Definitely feelin’ Anabel’s strength, as far as her voice goes with this! Definitely thinkin’ tha chorus cool, as well as when tha slow-paced beats kick in…! Neva woulda expected a “Zen Cowboy” to be a thing, title & all that, courtesy of A.N.A.B.E.L.! My Rating: 4.4
 
 
02. Kaskade & Punctual feat. Poppy Baskcomb “Heaven Knows”
Label: Monstercat
Likin’ that this triple collab’s gettin’ a lil’ more exposure, fa tha 2025…! Likin’ tha increase in speed with Kaskade, as he teams up with Punctual & givin’ Poppy her vocal credit! Definitely a triple plus! Cool lil’ 1st verse, as well as tha chorus & its catchiness! Definitely feelin’ tha greatness, when it comes to havin’ not ONE but TWO Killa McClain encounters, includin’ six new collabz, comin’ later in tha year! Talk about how tha awesome music of today really helps my determination! Confidence! Spirit in creatin’ tha media!! “Straight up!!” Definitely feelin’ tha vibes, as tha 2nd verse progresses, as well as how tha chorus continues ta hit nicely! Awesome drop that reminds me of continuously progressin’ with alwayz lookin’ out fa your favorite collaborator! That’s how I feel wit McClain! He makes tha playlist stand out & be worth somethin’, in my heart of today! My Current Rating: 4.5
 
 
03. Akon “Akon’s Beautiful Day (David Guetta & Hypaton Remix)”
Label: Konvict Kulture
I remember tha dayz of him always makin’ his PO appearances. Now, tyme after tyme, here he appears fa tha 2K25, w/Guetta & Hypaton…! Sounds like an awesome guilty pleasure; S/O to Music Choice Dance’s luv for it. Not much to say, except S/O to Akon’s catchiness & unstoppable 2025ness to come! My Current Rating: 4.0
 
 
04. Becky Hill x MK “Swim”
Label: Astralwerks/ICLG
A brand-new one that appeared in my rearview of newly-released dance tracks, not long ago… Definitely props on this one & its catchiness, with tha vocal-chopped drops & Becky’s catchiness w/MK…! Good job with tha strong-soundin’ chorus, blendin’ in its catchy wayz with MK… My Current Rating: 4.0
 
 
05. HAYLA “Visions Of You”
Label: Restless Minds/Believe
Analyzed its label & BPM to instantly believe it was gonna be this track. It sure iz…! Feelin’ its exposure, these dayz… BPM’s Killa McClain to Frank Calhoune? “Escape” (2022), “Where You Are” (2023) & “Shiver” (2024) all consistently topped BPM’s Top Songs of [Year] year-end countdowns! It’s inspiration to strong bonds, in tha music biz! Gotta luv what you do, how you apply what you love (e.g., vocals) & more! With that bein’ said, I’m likin’ how these average-soundin’ songs have a faster feel to ‘em. It’s like, instant 130ness, courtesy of how HAYLA luvs to catch on to people & feel tha elevated energy…! My Current Rating: 4.0
 
 
06. Frank Walker & Alexander Stewart “Crossfire”
Label: Palm Tree
How will Mr. Walker come through, with AS for tha 2025…? >>> Sounds like a country-pop-dance fusion or somethin’, all in one? More like an Avicii-like vocal vibe, on tha chorus? Sounds like it’s a strong one…! I definitely feel tha strength in all wayz! Tha drop sounds pretty nice… Betta-Than-Average? Cool lil’ track, overall. Hope it sees some sorta luv, somewhere… My Rating: 4.3
 
 
07. Sevdaliza, Pabllo Vittar & Yseult “Alibi (Tiësto Remix – Radio Edit)”
Label: Twisted Elegance
Just seen this get out there… *Rehears* >>> Wow, holy fuck…! Tha stronger tha edible feel, as well as this track’s whole vibe! Seems like it’s outta place from tha average dance track, remix & all? Its sound, its Spanish-like inspirations, behind its sound? Definitely somethin’ that seems like it ain’t playin’, in some sorta way…! Very strong…! On its own…! My Rating: 4.2
 
 
08. Anyma, Massano & Nathan Nicholson “Angel In The Dark”
Label: Interscope/ICLG
Anotha one that’s startin’ to spread its wings, throughout tha dance world… *Rehears* Definitely what’s up, as far as Mr. “Summertime Blues” goes! Definitely a huge way to follow up such a banger!! Feelin’ tha upbeat vibes of tha three of ‘em on this track, here! Definitely what’s up!! My Current Rating: 4.6
 
 
Intermission: Lmao, I couldn’t finish tha whole “Angel In The Dark”, that I just reviewed! Tha edible (100 mg) was too strong, I threw up & had to relax, around 1:19 PM! Crazy shit; that means, I’m really enjoyin’ this edition! With that bein’ said, lemme see when I gon pick this back up… *Pauses review until ready…* Aight, I’m back & it’s three dayz later, January 12th! 12:06 PM! Crazy…! Been preparin’ & calculatin’ my 25th annual year-end countdown of FTLD’z Top 482 Songs of 2024! My silver anniversary begins 2morrow!! I’m so honored & excited ta keep this shit goin’, eva since I was 12! Year-End Countdowns @ Age 12!! Anywayz, I’m still really anticipated ta keep this edition goin’ strong & I will make it to tha end, lol…!!
 
 
09. Kastra feat. Heleen “Fall Out Of Love”
Label: Ultra
Love that he’s got a new joint out! Can’t wait ta hear this one, courtesy of Ultra, too…! >>> Sounds like one of those happy-I-found-someone-special-type of music starts… Hearin’ tha female on tha 1st verse… She sounds good & sounds like I’ve heard her b4…? Definitely likin’ when tha music kicks in, durin’ tha 1st verse…! Feel anticipated fa this new one from Kastra! So glad he’s here, fa 2025!! Definitely feelin’ tha beat climax, b4 tha drop!! Definitely excitin’ & tha drop’s pretty nice! Fa only 125 BPM, I’m definitely feelin’ these positive-soundin’ sounds to get me excited fa what this year gon offer! A tough year, so far, but with music like this, tha year can have a recovery! My Rating: 4.7
EDIT: Due to tha excitement of my high & this new track, I had ta look up tha vocalist…! From BEAUZ’s “Behind My Eyes”, from two years ago, Heleen! Awesome way to collab on this track & this one’s definitely a betta one, fa me!!
 
 
10. AfroSalto x Mednas “All Good Things (Come To An End)”
Label: Spinnin’
You know a person like me luvs tha highs, when you know when tha original song’s remix was on Dance Radio… Like it was yesterday, tha July 2007 edition!! Nelly Furtado, tho tha Kaskade version… Anywayz, surprisingly, fa this slower-soundin’ remake, I’m actually diggin’ it. Half tha tyme, I mix up a dance song gettin’ a dance remake with a pop song I grew up to gettin’ a dance remake. Usually, tha ‘remake’ thought throws me off, but somehow, I adapt to tha sound… My Rating: 3.8
EDIT: I knew tha ID looked a lil’ short, till I took some tyme to re-read tha main artist… Like Afroki, it’s AfroSalto, but with Afrojack & Gregor Salto! Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ what they gon bring fa 2K25!
 
 
½tyme: Luv that I’m already at tha half-mark, even tho tha review started three dayz ago! With all tha luv & anticipation, we’re at a 4.3 for tha average rating, for tha ½tyme!! Plus, I don’t even know what tha next 10 jointz are ‘cause I went in to this review all blind!! Gotta luv it!!
 
 
11. Joel Corry feat. Oliver Fox “Be Alright”
Label: Atlantic
This one’s been out there… How did it go, again? *Rehears* Sometymes, tha vocal start with tha chorus sounds a lil’ like a “How Will I Know” Whitney melody or somethin’? Gettin’ ta analyze tha 1st verse & I like when tha beats kick in… Tha rest of this cool; dunno what else to say… I definitely enjoy tha energy & let’s keep tha faster tracks comin’!! My Current Rating: 3.9
 
 
12. Cheat Codes “Stand By Me”
Label: Cheat Codes/Create
Wonder if this’ll be a remake, based off its title? How will our CC boyz come through? >>> Sounds like it & yea, tha “Stand By Me” I was thinkin’ of, on tha remake/chorus… I have to say, fa only 121 BPM, I’m really feelin’ tha unexpected, strong energy!! Definitely a plus, includin’ how it gets quiet fa tha 1st verse!! Oh, definitely luvin’ this for a remake, with tha chorus! Definitely sounds excitin’; good job, just you guys, tha C-Codes!! Luvin’ that tha drop iz a mix between tha usual CC-soundin’ music/drops (e.g., “No Promises”), mixed with top-notch energy & sounds!! Definitely tha sound to anticipate!! Tha 2nd verse sounds good, as well; got it in there quick! Luv tha quickness, randomly! My Rating: 4.8
 
 
13. Alok x Clementine Douglas “Body Talk”
Label: B1/Ministry Of Sound
Been seein’ this one slowly get out there… Unlike tha “Jungle”s, to tha “Never Letting Go”s, those PO-ignored tracks I felt were way better than this. However, lemme give this one my full attention & see how it does, right now… >>> Tha music cool, as well as Clementine & her top-notch collabz! She’s definitely one of my favorite female artists of this decade! Her, Jazzy; they really got it on lock, with every collab! With that bein’ said, I’m feelin’ Clementine’s craving, as far as tha lyrics & how she wants what she wants. Tha chorus cool, as well as tha 2nd verse. Definitely nice when Alok iz on tha scene! My Rating: 4.2
 
 
14. Empire Of The Sun & Eric Prydz “We Are Mirage”
Label: Capitol/ICLG
Two unique artists comin’ together… Saw this one out there, but just had to get used to it… Now, on here? Guess it’s an instant add! Locked in! >>> Definitely diggin’ tha Prydzness; cool chorus, too…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse from tha EOTS vocalist & it’s cool; just sounds like a regular-soundin’ dance track. Tha rest of this cool; definitely good ta have tha energy applied correctly, today! My Rating: 4.1
 
 
15. David Guetta, Alphaville & Ava Max “Forever Young (Don Diablo Remix)”
Label: Parlophone UK/Warner
Here go tha remixes, lol… This one should be a cool one. >>> Sounds a lil’ random with tha sound, in tha beginning. It’s startin’ to sound more like an anthem, right b4 tha chorus hits…! Of course, that cheesy vibe from Alphaville’s voice, on tha chorus with Ava… I’m glad Ava’s at least here… Likin’ tha DD build-up, right b4 tha drop hit… Ehhhhh, lol, I guess this remix wants a slice of 2025? What a way to enter tha year, alwayz “Forever Young”!! Definitely likin’ that it goes right in to tha next chorus, as well…! No Alphaville verse; that’s a plus for me, courtesy of tha DD on tha riggy-riggy-remix! Definitely likin’ tha ending music, too! Keepin’ tha pluses comin’, tha way I like it (outta nowhere)!! My Rating: 4.2
 
 
16. Chrystal “The Days (NOTION Remix)”
Label: Astralwerks/ICLG
This one spreadin’ around… Kinda thought it was cheesy, but tha 138 BPMness has to be gifted, no matter what!! Definitely a plus with tha fastness, even tho tha vocals & lyrics make life feel like, “Whoa, it was too great, back then!” It’s almost like these “Days” of today need our luv to help them be memorable & valuable! That’s what I strive for, especially with my big dawg, Killa McClain! With that bein’ said, I’m definitely feelin’ how this vocal drains me in to appreciatin’ tha fast, bouncy-type beats! My Current Rating: 4.3
 
 
17. Coldplay “All My Love (PNAU x Coldplay Remix)”
Label: Parlophone/Atlantic
Also ID’d, when I first got it, as PNAU x Coldplay as tha artists. However, this one IDs ‘em both in tha mix. With that bein’ said, it’s pretty crazy in today’s shaken-up world that there’d be a Coldplay dance track, at a whopping 138 BPM!! It’s as almost as if I’m preparin’ fa a vocal-trance song to appear!! Then, it’s this & it gives off a bunch of those vibes! Definitely gotta be tha best Coldplay song I done heard, especially since they would alwayz bore me…! Definitely luv tha PNAU energy, goin’ fast with tha track! Definitely euphoric & awesome with how Chris Martin sings this one, to collab with PNAU! My Current Rating: 4.8
 
 
18. Morgan Seatree feat. Florence + The Machine “Say My Name (Radio Edit Remix)”
Label: Positiva
An interestin’ collab… Of course, I would feel excited about a F+TM return, but it’s their 2012 track, lol… Here we iz, in 2025…! >>> Tha original neva made it to Dance Radio, but hearin’ tha start of this remix definitely gets me excited! Once again, on tha remake tip, I appreciate this one more ‘cause of how it wasn’t an official dance track! It only got remixed, durin’ its tyme, so this, like, a new remake for me! Just luvin’ tha fast music, too! Like, I’m sure I wished for somethin’ like that in 2012, but neva woulda thought it’d be easy task to achieve, in 2025!! Magic!! Still, sounds a lil’ cooky with how strong tha chorus sounds. Then again, tha boombox I still use to listen to my newest music, in tha house, was nine years-old when this original of Florence came out! Now, add 13 years & I still luv how my 22-year-old boombox hits hard, every tyme!! My Rating: 4.5
 
 
19. INViDA, MANETH & Nina Carr “Wicked Game”
Label: Robbins
Love that, in today’s world, I’m seein’ a 142 BPM-paced Robbins track! Brand-New!! However, I think this gon go tha remake route, courtesy of Chris Isaak & his ‘90s… I hope tha true-on fast beats help in a major way!! >>> Definitely a plus with tha instantly-fast music! Definitely appreciatin’ this one, especially when tha beats continue to evolve!! Oh, just luvin’ tha fast trance-like beats!! Tha music!! To me, this captures my euphoria & mind tha most!! Caught in tha invisible remake trap, like this one don’t give a fuck!! Definitely a major plus & look, no throwin’ up!! I got tha levels on lock tha right way!! I’mma give this one tha major benefit of tha doubt!! My Rating: 5.0
 
 
20. Dom Dolla, Tove Lo, Partiboi69 & X CLUB. “CAVE (Partiboi69 & X CLUB. Remix)”
Label: Three Six Zero/Columbia
Luvin’ that tha edition continued ta get faster & faster…! This was a cool lil’ original version & now, this remix iz tha most-played song on Diplo’s Revolution, right nah… Didn’t really get to analyze tha whole remix, so here I go… >>> Oh, I’m lovin’ tha fast beats, once again!! Definitely what’s up! Interestin’ ta slow down tha DnB original to a fast-paced, fast-house remix! Definitely cool, with how Tove delivers tha vocals, once again. However, it’s with tha 140ish range of tha BPM, so props ta Partiboi69 & x CLUB. fa havin’ Tove Lo a part of tha 140ish range!! Can’t wait till that day, month, year, decade, where we get some of those to come! With that bein’ said, cool lil’ chorus part, as well as tha drop!! It really wants a slice of 2025, too? Gotta give it up!! Hope it continues to be an unstoppable track on Diplo’s Revolution!! My Rating: 4.8
 
 
Overall: Wow, what a way ta boost from tha 1st ½, especially that I took a three-day break!! So odd how err-thang turned out, but it made this edition sound so much more valuable!! I’m so glad I went in blind, on this one! Definitely puts a ton of faith in my future, especially with re-musically connectin’ with my big dawg! That warms my heart tha most & with tha way we combine/inspire tha goods of our energies, we create tha best cross-country bond in tha undaground! I alwayz tell my dawg that tha dance music & females of dance music of today really define how life leads my energies! I love every one of their contributions & will continue to support our ladies of dance music, today!! Makes me 100.00% happy, where every bit of happiness iz what’s important, as far as goal-achievin’!! Life’s too short! Gotta live in tha now!!
 
 
Rankings:
 
20. AfroSalto x Mednas “All Good Things (Come To An End)” 3.8
19. Joel Corry feat. Oliver Fox “Be Alright” 3.9
18. HAYLA “Visions Of You” 4.0
17. Becky Hill x MK “Swim” 4.0
16. Akon “Akon’s Beautiful Day (David Guetta & Hypaton Remix)” 4.0
15. Empire Of The Sun & Eric Prydz “We Are Mirage” 4.1
14. Alok x Clementine Douglas “Body Talk” 4.2
13. David Guetta, Alphaville & Ava Max “Forever Young (Don Diablo Remix)” 4.2
12. Sevdaliza, Pabllo Vittar & Yseult “Alibi (Tiësto Remix – Radio Edit)” 4.2
11. Chrystal “The Days (NOTION Remix)” 4.3
10. Frank Walker & Alexander Stewart “Crossfire” 4.3
09. Anabel Englund “Zen Cowboy” 4.4
08. Morgan Seatree feat. Florence + The Machine “Say My Name (Radio Edit Remix)” 4.5
07. Kaskade & Punctual feat. Poppy Baskcomb “Heaven Knows” 4.5
06. Anyma, Massano & Nathan Nicholson “Angel In The Dark” 4.6
05. Kastra feat. Heleen “Fall Out Of Love” 4.7
04. Dom Dolla, Tove Lo, Partiboi69 & X CLUB. “CAVE (Partiboi69 & X CLUB. Remix)” 4.8
03. Coldplay “All My Love (PNAU x Coldplay Remix)” 4.8
02. Cheat Codes “Stand By Me” 4.8
01. INViDA, MANETH & Nina Carr “Wicked Game” 5.0
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                       87.1
Total Songs:                       / 20
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Average Review Rating:    4.4