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Sunday, November 23, 2025

Review #2,070: Promo Only "Dance Radio December 2025"

Reviewed on 11.23.2025 (Review #2,070)
 
 
Well, well, well… I’m about ta finally get inta Promo Only Dance Radio December 2025’s review. However, when this came out two weeks ago, I was in Franklin, LA, tryna get tha remaining of my features taken care of for tha album I’m workin’ on. While I got ta make up wit McClain, unfortunately, tha other dude I was tryna get wound up manipulatin’ most of my moves, causin’ danger to me! I was held hostage, asked ta pay him $3,000.00 on tha spot fa initiatin’ tha feature, threatened & my rental car was stuck in Mississippi!! I also got fucked a bunch of tymes wit money; even my credit card froze!! Fucked experience; had ta take tha bus home, from New Orleans ta Northeast PA! A whole 32 hours!! Been busy also tryna do tha post-production process of tha album, with all tha videoz I’m editin’ for it… Anywayz, now that I got tha demons off my back, it’s tyme ta see how awesome this edition iz!! Still crazy ta know that dance music right now iz tha best thing vs. life, money, moments & all that!! Start Tyme: 6:24 PM | End Tyme: 8:24 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 #2,070) reviewed on 11.23.2025 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
 
01. Sonny Fodera, D.O.D. & Poppy Baskcomb “Think About Us”
Label: Solotoko
Lmao! I thought Alesso & SACHA were gonna be tha 1st track on here, but it goes ta these three? Reminds me of how Nelly Furtado came through on some of her past songs, like “Give It To Me” wit Timbo & Timber—lake, that iz, lol! Just decent music, between tha two DJs & an okay song/lyrics. Heard betta from previous Poppy collabz, tho… My Current Rating: 3.7
 
 
02. Kaskade feat. Hannah Wilson “DNCR”
Label: Arkade/Monstercat
Alwayz in tha buildin’, no matter which year, decade! Kaskade, but lovin’ that he on his 132 BPM-type shit, these dayz, with a faster, more-exiciting vibe!! Only caught a tiny bit, not that long ago… >>> A good lil’ faster vibe, here, as Kaskade brings tha mysterious female on tha vocals… Definitely feelin’ tha faster vibe; not too-too bad of a song, overall. Definitely betta than a plain-soundin’ song, so props on tha awesomeness, as alwayz! My Rating: 4.1
 
 
03. Alesso & SACHA “Destiny”
Label: Interscope/Capitol
One of those special-soundin’ songs, from when I first heard it! Hope this propels SACHA in to bigger status!! Definitely luv her collabz & how high she gets!! Definitely huge, especially with how this song got ta witness consistent spins in that dangerous trailer I was in, two weeks ago! Crazy how I can have such an eerie tyme, but tha music’s so strong, tha awesomeness of tha music doesn’t die!! Definitely awesome with tha catchy vocals/lyrics, throughout tha 1st verse, as well as tha strength on tha chorus!! A nice, awesome-soundin’, 128-paced drop to progress this awesome track through! Definitely huge & continuously huge!! My Current Rating: 4.9
 
 
04. Gil Glaze & AFROJACK feat. EVIE “Hold On”
Label: Spinnin’
Oooooh!! A brand-new, 135 BPM-paced track I neva heard b4!! Definitely a huge anticipation level fa this one!!! >>> Sounds like a nice, quieter-soundin’ female on tha 1st verse, here… Definitely nice for an EVIE start in tha music world! Sounds like some good music progressin’, throughout tha chorus!! Definitely feelin’ tha energy buildin’ up in tha build-up, here!!! Definitely a huge look with awesome-soundin’ music, too!! Drop sounds nice & anthemic fa a faster-soundin’ track!! Definitely major props from ya boy, here!! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & I’m definitely feelin’ how you can feel tha faster-soundin’ beats!! See, even with this Dance Radio releasin’ durin’ my pre-dark tymes of my Franklin, LA trip, tha music dominates & makes life seem so much bigger & successful, no matter what!! Hearin’ this track, now & tha pureness iz definitely on point, to tha fullest!! Definitely luvin’ that 2nd build-up, b4 tha 2nd drop!!! Definitely a huge thumbs-up fa tha energy, here!!! My Rating: 4.9
 
 
05. DJ Pauly D “Pull Me Closer”
Label: Blowout Beats
Thirteen years later, neva would thought DJ Pauly D would be back on a Dance Radio edition, after his 7/12 appearance of “Night Of My Life”! Now, here he iz & I can’t wait ta hear what he has, 13 years later!! >>> Sounds nice with this female on tha vocals, here! Wow, music sounds so much more excitin’ than in ’12!! Who woulda thought, durin’ such a McClain era I’m livin’ in!! What a huge way to follow-up from 2012 with this one!! Definitely feelin’ tha female on tha chorus, here!! Vocals & music sounds like a pure combination!! Definitely feelin’ it a whole lot!! Kickin’ ass to such a dark month, this month!! Tha music lives on ta make my life tha brightest!!! Luvin’ those beat sounds b4 tha 2nd verse comes in!! Definitely a huge-soundin’ track, overall!! Really feelin’ special about this one, frfr!! So many tymes high later, here I am, listenin’ ta DJ Pauly D’s 2nd Dance Radio appearance since July 2012 & all tha highs made this, from tha 3.2 of 2012, to… My Rating: 5.0
 
 
06. oskar med k feat. Nu-La “Spellbound”
Label: 7CULT
Tha follow-up to tha now-beastin’ Khalid collab. Now, here comes this one, with Nu-La doin’ a nice job fa oskar with these vocals/this collab…! Feelin’ tha strength of tha vocals, as well as tha sound of now from oskar! Only 2:14 on tha length, but they both do a great job with this track! Anotha way oskar progresses throughout this world of 2day with this faster-soundin’, chillhouse vibe… My Current Rating: 4.0
 
 
07. Bingo Players & JUSTNKAYSE “Memories”
Label: Hysteria
Gotta luv these two! Heard their 1st collab, earlier in tha year (“Adrenaline” w/Landis) & that was pretty dope! Now, here comes this one & I’m feelin’ tha nostalgia, here!! Crazy that I added songs like this one from tha POOL Player ta my playlist, durin’ tha dark Louisiana trip!! It’s like they had tha existence, but not tha proper play. Now, they’re extremely nostalgic for havin’ their existence in Louisiana, earlier in tha month!! With that bein’ said, definitely feelin’ tha upbeat vibes of tha B-Players, here! Definitely awesome/catchy vox from JUSTNKAYSE!! Hope this gets appreciated in tha world! Deserves its flowers!! Tha song, includin’ “not tryna lose,” reminds me of how I alwayz wanna keep McClain in my life. Definitely gotta live for tha nostalgia! Tha “Memories” & all that makes life better, in tha end!! My Current Rating: 4.4
 
 
08. CID & Taylr Renee “Fancy Ish”
Label: Catch & Release/Astralwerks/ICLG
What a throwaway track!! Literally, this iz what tha rap world sounds like, lyrically!! Also, that “buy me stuff” makes me think of Killa McClain & his “Buy Me Somethin’”. Irony, right?! With that bein’ said, this just a repetitive track, which these two can do way betta than this! This, ta me, iz like tha quick “money” tha dudes in Louisiana were tryna pull off on me. It’s a shame, in this world; it’s ear-bleedin’! Leave it to today’s rap world, ya heard me?! I hope tha dance world don’t start havin’ all their lyrics containin’ at least one reference about “money,” smh! Pray on it, my people!! My Current Rating: 1.9
 
 
09. James Carter feat. Hannah Wilson “Don’t Blame Me”
Label: Robbins
Saw this one get out there & waited for more exposure. Now, it’s here & I see upcomin’ special vocalist, Hannah Wilson, providin’ more vocals on this edition! Heard her 1st with “To The Moon”, from Alok & ILLENIUM, doin’ awesome in tha dance world, currently!! >>> Sounds like some good music in tha beginning, here, as far as this chorus goes… Likin’ when tha music grows & builds up, throughout tha rest of this chorus…! Tha drop sounds pretty dope; definitely awesome with tha music & tha excitement of tha music!! Great job, y’all!! Hope this one has success in tha world; definitely feelin’ this one, with its euphoric, upliftin’-type of 128 BPM-paced music!! My Rating: 4.3
 
 
10. Lucas & Steve & DJ All Empty feat. Bella Perozzi “Bodies”
Label: Spinnin’
Seein’ L&S on anotha 132 BPM-paced production gets me all excited, especially with this new DJ & new vocalist, too!! I’m all in, baby!!! >>> Sounds like a cool-soundin’ track, here, courtesy of how they want these “Bodies” so bad…! Tha music cool; just sounds like a dry-type of production, but tha 132 BPM makes it sound catchier, no matter how dry it may sound… It’s tha house sound that defines itself; definitely feelin’ tha drop at 0:58! Luv how you can hear tha kicks & feel tha sounds, right after!! Definitely an awesome-soundin’ house track fa tha “Bodies”, thanx to all three artists on this track! Definitely feelin’ tha drop at 2:10!! Definitely that anthemic energy!! Luv how this song wants to keep goin’ on & goin’, fa only 176 seconds long! My Rating: 4.5
 
 
½tyme: Sounds like an awesome edition, so far!! Alwayz expect ta put Dance Radio as tha lead of tha path of life ‘cause tha power/awesomeness/euphoric/nostalgic wayz of tha trax on here can really make you feel so much more awesome than you think you are!! Tha awesomeness, ta get me through life, today, ya heard me?! A 4.2-rated edition, so far; can’t wait ta hear what’s left! Gotta run to tha bathroom, tho… *Goes to bathroom @ 7:06 PM…* *Goes & showers at 7:34 PM…* *Goes & grabs grub at 7:45 PM…* *Goes & resumes review at 7:48 PM…*
 
 
11. Linney “Stay Awake”
Label: Enhanced
Definitely awesome ta hear Linney on her own, courtesy of tha ghost production goin’ on, here… Got ta hear this on tha POOL Player & yea, definitely important, Linney!! Durin’ my trapped darkness in Louisiana, I was up 59 hours str8 & was able to safely escape tha stolen rental car, while dude fell asleep!! Way ta go, Linney!! This iz what we need!! Strong, euphoric, awesome-soundin’ dance vocals, with them awesome, euphoric, strong-soundin’ drops/music productions!! Continuin’ on, I’m likin’ how Linney delivers a nice verse, too, stayin’ “awake” fa tha future! My Current Rating: 4.2
 
 
12. Shab “Skin & Bones (Damon Sharpe Remix)”
Label: Shabnam
Dunno what to expect, but I hope it’s fulla awesome-soundin’ energy!! >>> Likin’ tha music ta start this off, includin’ these new-soundin’ female vocals…! Gotta get used ta ‘em, but she’s a cool-soundin’ female… Tha chorus sounds nice, includin’ tha drop ta hop into tha future with! Tha 2nd verse ain’t too-too bad, as this track continues ta deliver… Nothin’ much else to say; good lil’ Dance Radio debut, here. My Rating: 3.8
 
 
13. KSHMR & Sam Feldt feat. Julia Church “Pretender”
Label: Dharma/Spinnin’
Tha Extra-Short Radio Edit of this one, here… Well, as far as this goes, with tha POOL Player, it really iz an awesome contribution/collab!! How did this release decide to leave tha awesome/alwayz-out-there Julia Church outta tha feature? With that bein’ said, this an awesome-soundin’ collab with tha 133 BPM-paced energy, as well as Julia’s awesome, anthemic approach with dealin’ with a “Pretender”-based perspective! It can get real! It can get scary! It can get dark! It can get eerie! Definitely luvin’ tha energy, all tha way round!! Definitely luv tha one verse, too, just like with Linney havin’ only one verse!! Feelin’ all tha excitement & energy Julia brings, especially from 1:41 – 1:55!! Definitely huge-soundin’!!! My Current Rating: 4.9
 
 
14. Le Manou “Make It Pop”
Label: Robbins
I can’t even imagine this next song, right chea!! >>> Definitely feelin’ this new female, too!! Definitely huge, with tha way she has this fast sound!! Definitely feelin’ tha surprise build-up, right b4 tha chorus kicked in!! Oh, what awesome-soundin’ music & how nice fa tha 138 BPM pace!!! Tha 2nd verse sounds like it’s on a French-soundin’ tip!! Definitely awesome, when France comes ta dominate tha U.S. dance-music scene!! Tha rest of this pretty awesome, too!! Alwayz luv when that build-up surprises me with its awesome strike!! My Rating: 4.8
 
 
15. Mr. Belt & Wezol feat. Malou “Dopamine”
Label: Arista
Let’s see what this one be ‘bout… Only 2:01 on tha length! >>> Sounds like an okay, dry-soundin’ house song ta me… Once tha vocal-chopped drop kicked in, it sounded a lil’ betta ta hear, courtesy of tha MB&W sound they bring… Malou not too-too bad on tha verse, here… Nothin’ too-too much ta say; a short lil’ track, overall. My Rating: 3.5
 
 
16. Two Friends feat. Corbyn Besson “No One Else”
Label: Two Friends
This one has my curiosity fa some reason… >>> So far, an okay start; nothin’ much with this quiet-soundin’ start… Ehh, between tha vocals, tha 1st verse, tha chorus & tha drop, it’s not really tha best-soundin’ dance track fa me. Sounds a lil’ more on tha electronic-type of side, as far as tha drop goes (e.g., Justice, even tho I do enjoy them. It just becomes 50/50, at some tymes)… Gotta get more used to it, but dunno how well this’ll do with me, if I showed it luv… My Rating: 3.1
 
 
17. Vonce feat. Clairo “Sofia (Clairo Remix)”
Label: broke
Lmao, Promo Only, do y’all just want bonus points or somethin’?! Tha same exact appearance from last month’s #19 track! Only, this tyme, I know it’s Clairo on tha vocals! With that bein’ said, fa a track ta have existence in that dark world of Louisiana two weeks ago, its power of tha female/upbeat remixin’ brings tha best out of a person! Of course, me! Definitely heartfelt with tha way this sounds, just like how I reviewed it last month! Alwayz wanna play it & play it, as this year winds down…! Definitely one of my favorite ones out right now & I hope it progresses in to one of tha best songs at SiriusXM BPM!! Definitely feelin’ tha lil’ bridge part at 1:50! Gotta luv Clairo’s vocals!! My Current Rating: 4.9
 
 
18. Z3LLA “Supernova”
Label: Dim Mak
My friendz from Insta!! Gotta luv them & am so glad they’re makin’ their 2nd appearance on a Dance Radio, since their “Why Should I?” 4/24 debut! They’ve definitely come a long way & now, with Dim Mak, comin’ through with their duo-strikin’ awesomeness, as far as tha 1st verse goes! Tha 1st verse sounds nice, includin’ how they turn around tha “rockabye baby” part in to their own! Tha chorus cool, with how they strike like a “Supernova”! Also, tha drop & how this has that “The Days (NOTION Remix)”-type of vibe to it! Definitely feelin’ that music style of late-last year/this year! It’s unique, but neva woulda thought its sound would be a sound! With that bein’ said, awesome job, my gurlz!! Hope this one continues ta get bigger & bigger at SXM BPM!! They deserve all tha luv!! Z-3-L-L-A!! My Current Rating: 4.5
 
 
19. TWOPILOTS, James Hersey & ARTUNIS “Strangers”
Label: Robbins
A slower, 124 BPM-paced Robbins track, here… Let’s hear what we got, here…! >>> Sounds like a good lil’ start with this music; definitely feelin’ tha vibe!! Tha vocals sound like Raphaella to me? Maybe, hidden somewhere? Tha 1st verse cool & mysterious with tha whole Raph thing… Tha chorus sounds pretty nice with tha vibe & how err-thang sounds upliftin’/upbeat! Definitely feelin’ tha music part after tha chorus, too!! Gotta luv tha euphoria, to tha fullest!! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it sounds like that James Hersey dude, this tyme… Not too-too bad; adds up to an awesome-soundin’ song ta be uplifted to…! My Rating: 4.5
 
 
20. David Guetta, Teddy Swims & Tones & I “Gone, Gone, Gone (MK Remix)”
Label: Warner
Not really anticipatin’ this collab & remix, tho I have a feelin’ it may sound like it has some life to it, based off me sneakin’ a preview off tha POOL Player? >>> Yea, tha beginning with tha faster-soundin’ music of 131 BPM sounds nice, in this intro! Adds a lil’ more life to it… Tha chorus ehh… Not bad, I guess? Feelin’ how tha drop sounds after tha chorus; cool, energetic drop fa MK! Seems like a guilty pleasure, but I’ll go as close without goin’ to tha 4.0 fa this one… My Rating: 3.9
 
 
21. Dimension x Karen Harding “Guardian Angel”
Label: Ministry Of Sound/Arista
Lookin’ forward ta hearin’ this, fa a song ta end tha 2025 editions off!! Awesome-based combo of artists, here!! >>> Sounds like there’s excitement, between how Dimension has tha anticipatin’, slow-soundin’ music & how Karen alwayz vocalizes tha hype fa tha track! Tha chorus sounds pretty nice; definitely feelin’ tha power of these two!! Tha build-up & drop are definitely on they shit, as far as tha DnBness comes ta strike in!! Luv how PO finally put tha BPM as 174! I’ve been alwayz puttin’ it as that, vs. 87, when it comes ta these-soundin’ trax! Tha 2nd verse sounds okay to appreciate, as well… Hearin’ tha rest of this & it keeps tha energy goin’, fa more than a final minute in length… My Rating: 4.2
 
 
Overall: Thought this edition was pretty dope! No matter how dark of a tyme it was, from when this edition was released till when I got ta review it, tha music still strikes so strong, it’s somethin’ I gotta alwayz appreciate to tha fullest!! With that bein’ said, I know 2026 gon be a betta year, so I can’t wait for it!! It’s been a huge/strong year fa dance music, this year, despite a bunch of my financial investments lettin’ me down. Tha music has such a powerful effect on me, these dayz, I can’t believe it!! Let’s keep it huge, exciting & most of all, fast fa 2026 & beyond, ya heard me?!
 
 
Rankings:
 
21. CID & Taylr Renee “Fancy Ish” 1.9
20. Two Friends feat. Corbyn Besson “No One Else” 3.1
19. Mr. Belt & Wezol feat. Malou “Dopamine” 3.5
18. Sonny Fodera, D.O.D. & Poppy Baskcomb “Think About Us” 3.7
17. Shab “Skin & Bones (Damon Sharpe Remix)” 3.8
16. David Guetta, Teddy Swims & Tones & I “Gone, Gone, Gone (MK Remix)” 3.9
15. oskar med k feat. Nu-La “Spellbound” 4.0
14. Kaskade feat. Hannah Wilson “DNCR” 4.1
13. Dimension x Karen Harding “Guardian Angel” 4.2
12. Linney “Stay Awake” 4.2
11. James Carter feat. Hannah Wilson “Don’t Blame Me” 4.3
10. Bingo Players & JUSTNKAYSE “Memories” 4.4
09. Lucas & Steve & DJ All Empty feat. Bella Perozzi “Bodies” 4.5
08. Z3LLA “Supernova” 4.5
07. TWOPILOTS, James Hersey & ARTUNIS “Strangers” 4.5
06. Le Manou “Make It Pop” 4.8
05. Alesso & SACHA “Destiny” 4.9
04. Gil Glaze & AFROJACK feat. EVIE “Hold On” 4.9
03. KSHMR & Sam Feldt feat. Julia Church “Pretender” 4.9
02. Vonce feat. Clairo “Sofia (Clairo Remix)” 4.9
01. DJ Pauly D “Pull Me Closer” 5.0
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                       88.0
Total Songs:                       / 21
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Average Review Rating:    4.2