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Monday, August 31, 2009

Review #300: Promo Only: Dance Radio September 2009

Reviewed on 8.31.2009 (Review #300)


MY 300TH REVIEW!!! Ya boy FrankieThaLuckyDog ‘bout ta get inta Promo Only Dance Radio September 2009, so lemme review it! Got my anticipation fa this one!! Start Time: 6:54 PM | End Time: 9:23 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 #300) reviewed on 8.31.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.


01. Mariah Carey “Obsessed (Cahill Radio Mix)”
Because they put tha CORRECT mix of this song on here, my AL for this CD iz VERY HIGH ‘cause I feel that thingz are gonna go MY WAY! :) Tha Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Radio Edit I’m glad izn’t on here ‘cause that’s like a recycled mix of their Rihanna “Take A Bow” mix. This mix at least iz tha best. I LOL @ tha remixes ‘cause they’re so fast, unlike tha original, which iz VERY slow, lol! I like how she said “it must be tha weed, it must be tha E” in tha Dance mixes. When I heard tha original cut it out, I was like, “Lemme hear tha Dance mix ta see what it was, lol!” Nice mixin’ from Cahill, who sometimes miss when it comes to tha mix competitions. Great random vocal shit in tha background durin’ tha chorus/after tha chorus. I like how it sounds after 2:24, and lol @ how it sounds at 2:44; sounds like she bursted out in somethin’, and just randomly sung fast, lol. My Current Rating: 4.4


02. Calvin Harris “I’m Not Alone”
A MCE artist that Ultra just signed, which made this an MCD song. They play it, and although it sounds very weird in tha beginning, tha music iz just HOT!! It sounds REAL TIGHT (mainstream style) durin’ tha song (can’t picture a specific part, lol). I find it funny that MCE didn’t get it, lol. Well, I don’t have much ta say about tha rest. I guess it’s just tha chorus and that TIGHT music. I don’t know how well this’ll do in tha mainstream Dance outlets. My Current Rating: 4.2


03. Lady GaGa “Paparazzi (Moto Blanco Edit) (Promo Only Clean Edit)”
I don’t understand what they’re “cleanin’” wit this song… Anyway, kinda old as a mixshow song (since mixshow outlets had it like 2 months ago, as well as even bein’ an iPR pick [although they neva added it yet?]). Although not a song that would do good wit me, it comes on in my head and shit, lol. Plus, I be sayin’ tha title a lot when I be usin’ tha video camera. Let’s see what goes on in tha review… >>> And tha BAD mixers are back. :td Tha chorus iz catchy, and tha music may sound good here, but there’ll prolly be anotha mix ta kick its ass! She sounds a lil’ different in this song wit her voice; soundin’ good. Maybe I might IC it finally. Even down to makin’ Alicia some CDs, I didn’t put this on there ‘cause “LoveGame” was bigger at tha time. But now, it sounds Aliciable, so this could be a plus. I heard tha edit finally, as she said “shit.” Nice HM song! My Current Rating: 3.8


04. Blake Lewis “Sad Song (Jason Nevins Radio Edit)”
This was that Pop singer who was on tha Darude song, and now, signed to Tommy Boy (Dance label)? How did Dance labels get so interested in this Pop singer? >>> I have a bad feelin’ about this, no less bein’ tha 1st newbie for me. It’s like, Nevins, if you gonna remix a song like this, at least make it fast! Sounds cheezy, and no catch in it for me except for tha music in tha chorus, so we’ll give Nevins tha credit. “Sad song?” Where’s a piano beat?? I highly doubt this’ll catch on for me in tha future. LOL, “march wit him?” LOL… My Rating: 3.4


05. Jordin Sparks “S.O.S. (Let The Music Play) (Jason Nevins Radio Edit)”
Iz this a 1st where I’m seein’ 2 JN mixes back 2 back? Not sure if tha October 2008 had ‘em back 2 back ‘cause I remember that CD had like 4 or 5 Nevins mixes on it. Well, I have a good feelin’ about this one… How GOOD will she do? LOL @ PO ignorin’ her “Battlefield” remix! >>> More poundin’ in tha beat this time, and it’s off to a somewhat unknown start. Somewhat catchy pre-chorus, but it sounds betta wit tha Shannon-type in tha chorus! Pretty good/catchy HM here. :tu KTU must be ALL ova this song soon, lol! I like that bridge too; pretty good right here, although I think I like GaGa’s song better, lol. My Rating: 3.7


06. Kristine Elezaj “Let You Know (Smash Mode Radio Edit)”
Yea, this song!! I heard tha original on MCH (shame on MCD for not gettin’ “Always”), and it sounded like a lil’ gurl singin’ tha chorus. However, now that it’s in tha Dance world, this should be REAL, REAL HOT!!! Heard it on Party 105’s Top 8 countdown (Long Island’s Most Wanted), comin’ in at #7 a few weeks ago! Now, it’s time ta have this lil’ puppy come in my hands!!! >>> Shit! This might not be Party 105’s mix. I remember theirs bein’ faster, and havin’ like a 30 second intro. Either way, this sounds anticipatin’ and hot! :tu Still kinda workin’ on tha chorus, workin’ around tha younger soundin’ of it. Either way, HOT vocals still and HOT verses!! Keep tha songs comin’!!! Watch this not hit MCD, and hit MCH as a remix, lol. Tha bridge sounds hot, especially tha dubbin’ after it!! Congrats for bein’ at Megajam ’09, Kristine! My stepmom went ta see Megajam ’09, but towards tha end. She LUVED it, and wants ta take me next year! Been wantin’ ta go since ’01!! My Rating: 4.3


07. Mia J “Headlights”
A newbie, and 1st of 2 Robbins songs on here. There’s a lotta 2’s on this CD, lol. This looks like it gon be REAL NICE for a Robbins song, so I’m gonna get my AL ready! However, tha 2nd Robbins song here iz where all tha LUV, $$$$$, and MAJOR PROPS iz at!!! >>> Sounds like a Soul Seekerz type of beat. Great start; a lil’ bit of Pop type a lil’ bit, but it sounds NICE on tha quality!! :tu Tha chorus iz catchy, and tha music iz REAL, REAL, REAL NICE in tha chorus, ESPECIALLY when she says “you’re turnin’ me on like tha headlights!” :tu REAL nice wit tha 2nd verse too, includin’ tha “speedin’” type of lyrics, as well as that police siren! Almost now remindin’ me of Lenny B in tha chorus a lil’ bit; nice mix of GREAT thinkin’ here! :tu REAL NICE song here!!! My Rating: 4.5


08. White Shoes Feat. Sharon May Linn “Show Me The Way (Chriss Ortega Radio Edit)”
Oh no, anotha different mix? MCD had just got this song, and they say “Original Mix”. I thought tha CO song was gonna be a different song, but let’s see how tha mix iz… Maybe, let’s hope, for a MCD error! >>> Yea, different mix. When MCD’s mix comes on, it GRABS you right away wit that HOT music! Well, tha music sounds tha same in tha 1st verse, but it’s mixed by CO, so it’s mixed different. I hear his style of mixin’ in tha verse now too. Now, tha music iz soundin’ EQUALLY like his “MLWSuckWOY” mix, as well as MCD’s FAVORITE “Modern Times” by Steve Forest vs. himself. Yea, WAY too “Modern Times”ish here. Still feelin’ those vocals and tha way tha song lyrics sound! I hope otha outlets just focus on tha original mix ‘cause this ain’t what’s good! Oh, and SML was tha singer in tha Lil’ Love 2005 single “Little Love”, which was PLAYED OUT on MCD like crazy. LOL @ tha club ending; reminds me of my edit of “Modern Times”, which was ONE SECOND SHORTER than this, LMFAO! Talk about cloning!! My Rating: Original Mix: 4.3 | This Mix: 3.7


09. An-Ya “Candy Shop (Funk Generation Radio Mix)”
Back to tha topic on 2’s: This month on PODR, there are 2… 50 Cent titles, lol? :? :confused Weird, huh? But as far as this song, it’s GREAT! I heard a sample of tha original on one of her YT videoz, and it sounded NICE! Glad Rizzo had ta mix anotha song by her, which she SURPRISED me as havin’ tha BEST Dance song this year for “Nightlife”! It’s a HUGE song ta follow, so let’s see how she does!! >>> Soundin’ pretty good wit tha music start, as well as her HOT self!! :) GREAT lyrics; they’re REAL sweet. This’ll be ANOTHA great song for me; nice chorus! Hope sources recognize this song like her last song ‘cause that 1 hit wonder shit AIN’T pullin’ off on her; she doin’ her thang!! Nice soundin’ around 2:20!! :tu My Rating: 4.5


10. Shakira “She Wolf (Moto Blanco Radio Edit)”
Tha 2nd MB mix, and I’m not sure if I’ll like it as much as tha GaGa one… This was on Party 105 like a month ago, although I prefer tha original better! Gotta luv when she howls; how sexy of her! Lemme re-hear this remix… >>> LMAO @ tha howl in tha beginning! :rofl Tha chorus starts off too, lol. Yea, music ain’t up ta par this time. It’s a catchy song, and accordin’ ta her, she wanted ta go an Electronic style wit her music, so props on that. MCD has tha original (lol), and I bet this’ll be nominated for Best Dance Recording at tha Grammy’s ‘cause you KNOW how they are, lol/smh… Yea, this mix kinda spoils tha anticipation/excitement for me, unlike when I hear tha original. Too bad they don’t put her “S.O.S., she’s in disguise part.” Oh wait, here it iz at 2:50. Still, not a good mix here. I wish someone else would’ve remixed it; imagine Mike Rizzo? My Rating: 3.3


½time: REALLY feelin’ it for a start!! A good chunk of bangin’ songs right here, and it DON’T STOP!! Although I don’t know how much good shit iz left, we’ll see… Average CD rating currently iz 4.0, so that ain’t bad for a PO!


11. Katerine “Ayo Technology (Main Radio Edit)”
Anotha 2: Tha 2nd 50 Cent title here, lol. Unlike An-Ya’s ORIGINAL song, I have a feelin’ this gon be a 50 Cent remake. Wit Next Plateau on tha signin’, what could we expect? Maybe some of Timbaland’s original produced beat mixed Dance style? Somewhat good AL, but at tha same time, VERY curious… What will tha rating look like?!? >>> LOL @ tha start; sounds like Nicola Fasano vs. Pat-Rich. Oh shit, CORRECT on tha remake!! It IZ 50 Cent, but tha beat ain’t tha same. Even remakin’ tha Justin Timberlake part, lol. It sounds SO weird ta be Dance remixed and shit; who would’ve pictured this? It doesn’t even sound like complete rappin’ in tha verses, lol. She sounds GREAT on this! I hated ’07 and EASILY ignored tha original, but she sounds like re-inventin’ it in a GR8 way!! Hot song, vocals, but wit a short/typical name, I have a feelin’ I won’t find a pic! :cry: GREAT find from Next Plateau!!! My Rating: 4.4


12. David Guetta Feat. Akon “Sexy Chick”
LOL, where’s PO infamous “Clean Radio Edit”, LMFAO? Dance music luvs their Urban music (e.g., tha last song, Rudenko/Kelly Barnes “Everybody” samplin’ Timbaland & Magoo/Missy Elliott “Cop Dat Shit”), but Urban artists REALLY (secretly) luv Dance music, lol! Within this past season, BUKU Urban songs that came out sampled Dance music: Pitbull “Hotel Room Service” (from Nightcrawlers “Push The Feeling On”), Nina Sky “Beautiful People” (from DJ Sammy/Yanou/Do “Heaven”), Birdman [Louisiana rapper, lol] Feat. Jay Sean “Written On Her” (from Morgan Page/Lissie “The Longest Road (deadmau5 Remix Radio Edit)”), and there’s prolly more ta come! “The Longest Road” one shocked me ‘cause how many rappers know that song?? Anyway, EASILY a HOT ONE for Alicia, but not too big about this one. Didn’t put it on my playlist, and I wish tha music was more on tha “When Love Takes Over” level, but it’s somewhat different; still sounds pretty good though for wit Akon. I REALLY like tha “tha way that booty movin’” part, ESPECIALLY tha beat!! Pretty good lyrics from Akon; I got tha explicit version (“neighborhood hoe;” “sexy bitch”). LOL @ his “without bein’ disrespectful” part. I didn’t get that ‘cause it sounded weird from Akon himself. My Current Rating: 3.7


13. Haley “This Is How It Goes”
What to expect… In tha #13 slot, no mix name, but an Ultra song? Let’s wish for NOTHIN’ but tha best!! >>> Soundin’ like Kaskadeish in tha start. Soundin’ like a good Dance song, so this iz a plus! Nice soundin’, ESPECIALLY tha HOT vocalizin’; thumbs up! :tu I KNOW this’ll be pretty catchy in tha mainstream, so let’s hope err-body gets it, and puts it in a frequent rotation! Could she be tha hidden vocalist in Kaskade’s “Step One Two”? Great song! My Rating: 4.1


14. Joyce Dennis “Vibed Up (In Your Eyes)”
Anotha newbie/not sure what to expect…; competition here, lol! This one’s on tha same double label as “Shame On Me” (Parker Recordings/Next Plateau). Let’s see how this lady does… Here comes a ? feeling! >>> I thought tha vocals were gonna be more on tha soul/R&B side, but it sounds like EXTREME Dance/vocal Trance!! Great shit right here; this CD DOES NOT STOP!!! I wish tha beat was better at like 1:15 though ‘cause it kinda sounds like tha boring style that I hear in certain songs. Soundin’ like it’s just a chorus, so that’s at least a catchy plus! Like how tha beat sounds within tha last 34 seconds; THAT’s tha correct beat, not at 1:15! Sounds like a club mix outro too; cool. My Rating: 4.2


15. Morgan Page Feat. Lissie “Fight For You (Sultan & Ned Shepard Remix Radio Edit)”
They did a somewhat okay job on tha Nadia Ali “Love Story” remix. Now, let’s see what they do ta Morgan Page… I’m fiendin’ for a female vocalist, so HOPEFULLY, I’m surprised, and not bored! >>> YES!! Female vocalist this time, and pretty NICE intro!! :tu Tha beat does remind me a lil’ of tha “Love Story” remix wit some of tha sounds. Shit, I’m feelin’ anticipated right now!! I was ‘bout ta say, what happened at :45? I was expectin’ a chorus or somethin’? Shit, a double verse before tha chorus… There’s tha chorus at 1:32, soundin’ good! Catchy shit right here, and who wouldn’t “fight for someone??” I like her “didn’t want ta have ta raise my voice” part. Soundin’ nice and somewhat quiet around tha 2:30 mark; still REAL catchy wit those GREAT vocals!! My Rating: 4.3


16. The Fray “Never Say Never (Lenny B Radio Edit)”
PO ignored their Dance radio anticipated “You Found Me” remix, which was NICE. :td However, what made them get this Lenny B song mix? Hope it’s as good as tha last song!!! >>> Tha intro sounded EXACTLY like tha “You Found Me” remix; glad ta give it a 2nd life! Glad this beat iz 4 BPM’s faster!! Their vocals still sound weird (like tha last song), but Lenny B makes it sound great and anticipatin’ ta hear, so that’s a plus. :tu Speakin’ of that line, “you’re tha queen of everything,” at Fire Island, an island my dad works at, they have this GAY store (REAL GAY), and there’s a birthday card wit a lady on it sayin’ “you’re tha queen of fucking everything,” lol. That store was GROSS (homosexual style), and I won’t bring tha rest of what I saw up, lol. Still soundin’ pretty good, but I think I like their “You Found Me” song better. This might be a better beat, although it’s nearly tha same. Tha length shouldn’t’ve surpassed like 3:40; sounds too repetitive at tha end, nearly remindin’ me of a Country song at tha end, lol. My Rating: 3.8


17. Cobra Starship Feat. Leighton Meester “Good Girls Go Bad (Funk Generation Radio Edit)”
This sound makin’ a NICE increase wit me (just like tha Mariah Carey remix)!! When I was tryna ta IC it, I had otha new songs from artists like BenDJ Feat. Sushy, Captcha, and this random HM, and guess who I only kept: THIS SONG, lol! It was kept by a thread at 1st ‘cause of tha somewhat Fall Out Boyish male vocals, but in tha middle of tha song (which I didn’t hear ‘til I put it on my playlist), there’s female vocals! I didn’t realize that featured person was a female! REAL catchy song now, and I feel like it everywhere now, lol. LOVE Mike Rizzo and his beats!!! Gotta luv how it sounds in tha chorus; can’t ignore!! LOL @ 1:30 where it sounds like lamb chops wit “bahhhh”in’! :rofl Really likin’ tha female on tha 2nd verse! I was wonderin’ why iPR got tha original version at 1st, but I guess they brought this remix 1st to tha table, so that’s watz good! I like tha part at 2:55 wit tha screamin’ (it sounds like), lol. My Current Rating: 4.4


18. Carlos Barbossa Feat. J Shorty “In Ur Eyes”
Who’s this “shorty” on tha feature? What could this song be? ANOTHA mystery here, although a lil’ confused wit my AL… Lemme see tha label… Oh, Next Plateau! Then, it shouldn’t be a problem confusin’ myself then! ;) >>> Yes, ANOTHA female here!! Almost reminds me of tha #14 song, only wit a Borderline twist! LOL @ tha “1+1” part. Yea, soundin’ like borderline signin’ ‘cause I heard her talk about her “swagger” in this. Beat a lil’ decent; tha chorus sounds pretty good, I guess. Tha background vocals almost sound like Pitbull. Beat iz a lil’ slow… it 128? Doesn’t sound like it. Tha beat kinda repetitive; I wish it could switch up… OTHA than in tha chorus! Thought I would like it a lil’ betta wit its borderline vibe, but I don’t know what ta rate it… My Rating: 3.6


19. Madison Park “Another Yesterday (BeechKraft Radio Edit)”
Expectin’ a GREAT comeback! Tha mix name gives me a Summer feel. She had tha top song on tha November 2008 review for me, so will she compete wit tha otha top songs on here?? >>> Not sure what it reminds me of in tha beginning, but somewhat of a Summer feel. Now THIS sounds good and HOT for a Dance song! I feel like I hear tha music more than tha vocals, but tha song combination itself of everything goin’ on (ESPECIALLY that beat) iz REAL NICE!! :tu Really likin’ tha chorus, and all tha lyrics in this right here! Too bad NO ONE gives her exposure! :( I feel that tha only time I see her iz on my playlist. Tha whole entire song was CONSISTENT, so that’s watz good! Aye, it tied tha top rating so far; we’ll see what happens!! Same rating for “Come Out And Play”, but this song better! My Rating: 4.5


20. DJ Antoine “In My Dreams”
I hope he has a good beat for this… I know my AL iz usually weird when it comes to his songs… Glad he got a 4:33 on tha length (or should I be glad?)! >>> Tha “This Time” original Rock start almost, only more solo wit tha instrument; betta be Dance!! Very draggin’ start here, as it’s takin’ like a minute for tha beat? Here’s tha beat at :59, and booooooooooo, it’s that boring style I don’t go for! :( Really, what’s IN that beat?? I KNOW tha next song gon be REAL BIG!! Just like when “This Time” was on 2 years ago PO, “Dance With Me” from DJ Russ Harris & Tiffanie was next, and did a HUGE job!! Then again, tha beat wasn’t that bad as it got ta 1:30. Back to that odd Rock sound in tha 2 minute area. What iz each part a minute long, lol? I don’t know why songs like this have a BEAT BUILD-UP, and then tha beat iz SoOOOoOOOOoOOO plain?? Sounds better “this time” at around 3:40 – 3:59! Only 2 verses for a long-ass song, lol? Maybe tha beat catchin’ on now, although it 4:25 in tha song. We’ll see when otha sources get tha song. My Rating: 3.5


21. ItaloBrothers “So Small”
Before I hear it… GET READY FOR ONE OF THA BEST ENDINGS!!!!! Could this steal tha show tonight? Its got 71 BPM at first, but when tha Dance beats kick in, it’ll DOUBLE, and go ta 142!! :tu That’s ‘cause when it says “71/142 BPM” on tha PO info, that just means a slow intro/later beat (just like in Roger Sanchez/Lisa Pure/Katherine Ellis “Lost”, when it was ??/130 BPM). And it comin’ from Italy AND Robbins should tell me it gon be a REAL, REAL GREAT ENDING!!!!!! >>> It’ll prolly be a scary intro, but should catch up!! Tha beat sounds pretty good, and I’m DEFINITELY likin’ tha fastness!! Great shit right here (of course)!! Odd mix of like an Adult Rock wit that hard hittin’ Trance music. I like tha chorus tha most and tha way it sounds. Vocals are okay, but they go good wit this music! Shit, where did THAT SOUND come outta at 2:33? That’s tha REAL HOT SHIT!!! :tu I thought it would be tha top rated, but I think An-Ya won this one. My Rating: 4.5


Overall: GREAT PO this time!!! Although no ratings surpassed 4.5, it STILL had a LOT of great songs!!! I hope for this semester at my college ta be GREAT (since today was my 1st day back)!! Let’s create more HUGE anthems like we did last year wit all tha Kristy Kay’s, Tami Chynn/Akon’s, Alex Gaudino/Shena’s, and just have a GREAT semester to this odd/fearful year!!


Rankings (according to my ratings):

21.       Shakira “She Wolf (Moto Blanco Radio Edit)” 3.3
20.       Blake Lewis “Sad Song (Jason Nevins Radio Edit)” 3.4
19.       DJ Antoine “In My Dreams” 3.5
18.       Carlos Barbossa Feat. J Shorty “In Ur Eyes” 3.6
17.       White Shoes Feat. Sharon May Linn “Show Me The Way (Chriss Ortega Radio Edit)” 3.7
16.       Jordin Sparks “S.O.S. (Let The Music Play) (Jason Nevins Radio Edit)” 3.7
15.       David Guetta Feat. Akon “Sexy Chick” 3.7
14.       The Fray “Never Say Never (Lenny B Radio Edit)” 3.8
13.       Lady GaGa “Paparazzi (Moto Blanco Edit) (Promo Only Clean Edit)” 3.8
12.       Haley “This Is How It Goes” 4.1
11.        Calvin Harris “I’m Not Alone” 4.2
10.       Joyce Dennis “Vibed Up (In Your Eyes)” 4.2
09.       Morgan Page Feat. Lissie “Fight For You (Sultan & Ned Shepard Remix Radio Edit)” 4.3
08.       Kristine Elezaj “Let You Know (Smash Mode Radio Edit)” 4.3
07.       Cobra Starship Feat. Leighton Meester “Good Girls Go Bad (Funk Generation Radio Edit)” 4.4
06.       Mariah Carey “Obsessed (Cahill Radio Mix)” 4.4
05.       Katerine “Ayo Technology (Main Radio Edit)” 4.4
04.       ItaloBrothers “So Small” 4.5
03.   Madison Park “Another Yesterday (BeechKraft Radio Edit)” 4.5
02.   Mia J “Headlights” 4.5
01.   An-Ya “Candy Shop (Funk Generation Radio Mix)” 4.5


Average CD Review:

Total Score:              84.8
Total Songs:              / 21
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Average CD Rating: 4.0

^ It was tough for #1! As you can see, I had tha biggest tie breaker for #1 (wit 4 tied ratings) on PO! I feel like they all deserve tha #1 spot ‘cause I luved ‘em all (although “So Small” was a shaky 4.5, which almost was a 4.4).

Monday, August 17, 2009

FTLD'z Playlist of 7.27.2009 - 8.16.2009



Rank :: Artist "Title [Mix]"
01. Yung Yola feat. BluBlack "On My Shit"
02. Bananarama "Love Comes [Original / Wideboys Radio Edit]"
03. Madonna "Celebration"
04. "I'm So Fly"
05. "Haters"
06. Tina Ann "LOL (Miss Skinny Jeans)"
07. Shakira "She Wolf"
08. BluBlack feat. Sims "Like Ooww"
09. Spoon, Harris & Obernik "Baditude"
10. "Transform"
11. []
12. []
13. BluBlack feat. Butla & Toke "Hustle"
14. BluBlack feat. Supa & Big World "Cash"
15. Lisa Shaw "All Night High"
16. Savage & Max Minelli feat. Big Scoob "Get Loose Wit It"
17. BluBlack feat. Big #'s & Sims "Out My Body"
18. []
19. Andy Caldwell feat. Gram'ma Funk "Funk Nasty"
20. Steelers feat. Naomi "Time 2 Wait [Bellatrax Radio Edit]"
21. Andrea Carnell "Not The One [Nick Terranova Radio Edit]"
22. Kevin Gates "I'm A Grinder"
23. Cozi "Stamina"
24. Milk Inc. "Forever"
25. Kaci Battaglia "Crazy Possessive"
26. Flipset Fred "Waistline"
27. "I Want That (Let Me Get It)"
28. Jada "American Cowboy [Funk Generation Radio Mix]"
29. Linda O "Rescue Me [Original Radio Mix]"
30. Novaspace "Dancing Into Danger [Maddox/Calder Radio Edit / Original]"
31. "I Don't Give A Fuck"
32. Erika Jayne "Give You Everything [Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Edit]"
33. Lelah Paine "Stay [Giuseppe D Tune-Adiks Original Edit]"
34. Armin Van Buuren feat. Jaren "Unforgivable"
35. BluBlack "Retardid"
36. Sharam feat. Kid Cudi "She Came Along [Ecstacy Of Radio Edit]"
37. Doman & Gooding feat. Dru & Lincoln "Runnin'"
38. Carmen Reece "Right Here [Jason Nevins Radio / Dave Audé Remix Radio Edit]"
39. Agnes "Release Me"
40. Axwell, Ingrosso, Angello & Laidback Luke feat. Deborah Cox "Leave The World Behind"
41. Pet Shop Boys "Love Etc. [Gui Boratto Radio Mix]"
42. T2 "Butterflies"
43. Kontreversy feat. Natural & Damage "Inside Fistbox, Outside Gunplay"
44. Thrilla "Gas Station"
45. "Hood Song (Dat Lane)"
46. LoveShy "The Boy Is Mine [Albert Castillo Radio Mix]"
47. Miley Cyrus "The Climb [Smash Mode Custom Taylor'd Radio Edit]"
48. Tristan Garner vs. Crystal Waters "Gypsy Woman 2009"
49. Martina McBride "Ride [Lenny B Radio Edit]"
50. Lori Michaels "Wild Ride"
51. Ariel "The Winner Takes It All"
52. Rod Carrillo & Ronnie Sumrall "Moonshine Rising [Albert Castillo Radio Edit]"
53. Cascada feat. Carlprit "Evacuate The Dancefloor"
54. Clubworxx & Jerry Ropero feat. Mr. Mike "Put Your Hands Up In The Air"
55. Bellatrax feat. Tina Cousins "Can't Hold Back [Original Radio Edit]"
56. Anjulie "Love Songs [Bimbo Jones Radio Edit]"
57. MSTRSS feat. Deborah Lee "In Danger"
58. Lara McAllen "That's How To Love [Massmann Main Radio Mix]"
59. Lil' Boxx "Wanna Bite Chu"
60. Thrilla "I'm Moonin'"
61. Rebotini "The Swamp Waltz"
62. Cidinho & Doca "Rap Das Armas [Quintino Radio Edit]"
63. Jimmy Ponzio feat. Phoenix "Out Of My Mind"
64. Sybil "Stronger [StoneBridge Edit]"
65. Brooke Hogan "Dear Mom..."
66. Airscape & Jes "My Love"
67. Sia "Buttons [CSS Remix]"
68. David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland "When Love Takes Over"
69. Nat King Cole feat. Cee-Lo "Lush Life"
70. Livvi Franc "Now I'm That Bitch [Nevins Rhythmic Radio]"
71. Terror a.k.a. Cheez "Choke U Out"
72. Noisettes "Don't Upset The Rhythm (Go Baby Go) [Dave Audé Radio Mix]"
73. Anané "Let's Get High (Life Love Music) [Yves Larock Radio Edit]"
74. Lockout feat. Chenai "Bounce"
75. Ladyhawke "Back Of The Van [WaWa Remix Edit]"
76. Jordin Sparks "Battlefield [Mike Rizzo Radio Remix]"
77. Ferry Corsten feat. Maria Nayler "We Belong"
78. Daisy "Everytime"
79. Annet Artani "Alive [Jason Nevins Radio Edit]"
80. Lil' Ganggsta "Man In The Mirror"
81. Ameerah "The Sound Of Missing You"
82. Hess Is More "Ssshhhh"
83. Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West & Ne-Yo "Knock You Down [Bimbo Jones Radio Edit]"
84. Tha G.T. feat. Fiya Boi "Find Me In The Hood"
85. La Roux "Bulletproof [Dave Audé Cherry Mix Edit]"
86. Mariah Carey "Obsessed [Cahill Radio Edit]"
87. Basement Jaxx "Raindrops"
88. Solange "Would've Been The One [Groove Police Radio Edit]"
89. Jason Nevins "Open Ur Mind"
90. 3BE feat. Kelly Barnes "Rewind [Karmatronic Radio Edit]"
91. An-Ya "Nightlife [Mike Rizzo Global Radio Mix]"
92. Filly "Sweat (The Drip Drop Song) [Wideboys House Mix – Radio Edit]"
93. K'naan feat. Chubb Rock "ABCs"
94. Ocean Drive feat. DJ Oriska "Some People (Ton Désir)"  
95. Anjulie "Boom [Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Edit]"
ADD Tiesto with Sneaky Sound System "I Will Be Here"
ADD Cobra Starship feat. Leighton Meester "Good Girls Go Bad [Funk Generation Radio Edit]"
ADD Alex Sayz feat. Lawrence Alexander "Shame On Me [Original Radio]"
ADD Duck Sauce "You're Nasty"
ADD Hibernate "Frozen"

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Review #277: Promo Only: Dance Radio August 2009

Reviewed on 8.04.2009 (Review #277)

FrankieThaLuckyDog back wit anotha review… I haven’t shook back into review mode yet ‘cause I been doin’ a lotta commercials. However, Promo Only Dance Radio August 2009 iz here, so I have ta review it! Here we go… Although an odd mood day for me, tha night I think was a lil’ better, so hopefully, tha songs’ll be better than previous PO’s as well. I have a good feelin’ about this! Start Time: 10:30 PM | End Time: 12:19 AM


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 #277) reviewed on 8.04.2009 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.


01. Cascada Feat. Carlprit “Evacuate The Dancefloor (Radio Edit)”
I didn’t play this song that much, but for MCD gettin’ it, it has been a turn-on. Not sure if I’ll re-enter it on my playlist, but now that it’s August, this song should be REAL big!! What should I say since I know it, lol? I really hope it blows up on Pop stations. TIGHT-ASS beat, and that chorus iz great! Luv her “intoxicated” part in tha 2nd verse. On Wikipedia, I read that she luvs R&B, and thought her “old style” (e.g., “Miracle”) had its time, although I disagree. Oh, and at 1st, wit tha rappin’, it felt random. Now, it sounds funny ‘cause it comes outta nowhere. It’s like, Cascada put many thingz in a gumbo pot, lol. My Current Rating: 4.4


02. Sarah McLeod “Tell Your Story Walkin’ (Still & Havoc Radio Remix) (Promo Only Clean Edit)”
What’s this “clean edit” on this SM song? It’s not a “non-Dance” song, lol. I really look forward to her comeback, as well as new mixers!! >>> Not bad start. Nothin’ ta say, but it sounds like it gon be a song we’ll hear on Dance stations a lot. Still pretty decent wit better Dance beats here. She still sounds good, and that title iz interesting. Wish I would’ve been more interested, but it’s good for a mainstream Dance song. Glad “White Horse” was REAL big on Dance stations too! My Rating: 3.7


03. La Roux “Bulletproof (Dave Audé Cherry Mix Edit)”
When I first heard a sample of this on iPR (tha Manhattan Clique mix), I was like, “WTF wit tha way she says tha title? Ignore from me, lol.” But then, MCD got this mix, and it sounds catchy. :tu Not only that, MCD gettin’ its roots back? They have a CLUB MIX of it?? LOL… Glad they back in normal gear, and no more bullshit! Also, this tha 3rd La Roux song within 4 PO’s; iz that a record, lol? This one’s tha one that really got out there, although tha last song, “IFTK” sounded better. I think it sounds a lil’ different (unless tha beats are comin’ out surround on my stereo) ‘cause it sounds like there’s extra beats wit tha great beat. LOL @ tha “somethin’ when it’s dead” part in tha 2nd verse. I like tha part at 2:20, how tha vocals sound. I still don’t understand tha catch for this song that it’s takin’ ova all Dance outlets… My Current Rating: 3.8


04. Britney Spears “Radar (Manhattan Clique UHF Radio Mix)”
Tha original version leaked on MCH like a year ago this month, lol… Like, right before “Womanizer” came out. When “Womanizer” came out, I thought this song was a failed flop. Now, it got reput on her latest CD, and it’s here. I heard a sample, and I think I remember it havin’ good beats. Lemme give it its review… >>> Yea, good beats, especially during tha chorus, but I don’t know about gettin’ back on my playlist. Not too much of an IC. Kinda boring for me. At least it >3:30. My Rating: 3.4


05. TiÑ‘sto with Sneaky Sound System “I Will Be Here (Radio Edit)”
No AL. I have a feelin’ TiÑ‘sto gon jack tha deadmau5 style… >>> First few seconds sounded like Cascada’s style wit “ETDF”. Then, it sounded like a better Dance beat! Pretty good start so far! Tha chorus sounds pretty catchy “here,” lol. Pretty good throughout tha rest. Nice lil’ new song. My Rating: 3.9


06. Solange “Would’ve Been The One (Groove Police Radio Edit)”
More newbies… on tha remix! Unlike Solange’s last 3 songs where all urban sources got rid of tha original when tha Dance remix came, this one I neva heard tha original, so this iz 100% new for me! >>> Like her “casanova.” Okay start for this one so far… A lil’ good, but mixed wit some plain as well. Continuin’ on wit tha beat keepin’ it consistent, as well as gr8 lyrics! My Rating: 4.0


07. Carefree “Broken Strings (Sebo Reed Addiction Radio Edit)”
Looks like it gon be good… I don’t know about excitement level, so let’s see… >>> I thought there was gonna be female vocals… I don’t know how much this gon impress me off of tha start, but let’s see… It sounds like tha chorus can be good, but those vocals are not really for me. Huh, where did all tha repetitiveness come from for about 10 seconds (in tha middle of tha 1:34 mark)? Then, it did that Spencer & Hill style after tha chorus? Even more unexpected shit: A female. I’m glad a female came in tha 2nd verse. Tha 2nd verse sounds better here. I thought tha chorus sounded better on tha 2nd time, but I don’t like that random repetitiveness, as well as that beat style/Klaas style after tha chorus. My Rating: 3.6


08. Karmatronic Feat. Lexa Michelle “Stay With Me (Radio Edit)”
They’re known for HMin’. Now, their own song on their self-titled label, lol. I look forward, so hopefully, some REAL good shit from this song!! >>> Sounds like a different beat from Karmatronic, and tha vocals sound real good. Pretty good chorus. Catchy chorus, as it sounds great, especially during tha end of it. A better song from this CD right here. My Rating: 4.1


09. Noisettes “Don’t Upset The Rhythm (Go Baby Go) (Dave Audé Radio Mix)”
I have a feelin’ it’s male vocals… iPR has this, and I don’t know what it gon bring out on here… >>> It’s gurlz (good). I wonder what gon come outta it though. Sounds different, so I guess they get a plus for gettin’ it. I like that part before tha chorus and after. Pretty good here; vocals remind me of somethin’ I’d play frequently. Really like tha “4, 3, 2, 1!” part. Tha rest was catchy, and great. My Rating: 4.0


10. Beatnik Castle Feat. Francillia “Will U B Mine (Lenny B Radio Edit)”
Looks like a HUGE AL for me… Can I be turned on? :) >>> Sounds like gr8 Lenny B music, and gr8 vocals too; catchy shit here! Sounds like there wasn’t much in tha chorus but tha title… At least tha verses have a good amount of tha piece of tha pie to offer. Kinda long/repetitive towards tha end, but yea, tha verses went tha best for this song + tha music. My Rating: 4.1


½time: Sounds like a pretty decent PO wit some good ones. Nothin’ outstanding though… Hope tha 2nd ½ can show a whole lot off!! Average CD rating currently’s at 3.9.


11. Yves Larock Feat. Steve Edwards “Listen To The Voice Inside (Radio Edit)”
Hope it’s good… >>> Sounds like monkey music in tha beginning, lol. Tha chorus sounds pretty good. Tha music in tha chorus reminds me of a mix between Lenny B (wit tha energy) vs. tha old Yves Larock song “Zookey (Lift Your Leg Up)” wit tha beat. A lil’ better than I thought; nice collab. Nothin’ else ta say… My Rating: 3.8


12. Naturi Naughton “Fame ‘09 (Chris Cox Radio Edit)”
Nice ta see a CC mix, although wit that title, reminds me of tha old “Fame” song from tha gurl that song “Flashdance…What A Feeling”. Goin’ disco, or can we “turn tha beat around” (lol) into a REAL hot Dance beat? >>> Yea, tha beat sounds great, although could be faster… Looks like it gon have some AL, and I hear a female! I got it correct wit tha remake. Pretty nice verse, but where’s tha excitin’ music, as well as better vocals on tha chorus? I like tha mixin’ b4 tha last chorus, as well as tha music after tha chorus. My Rating: 4.2


13. Aspen “Touch Me (Radio Edit)”
A big one (HOPEFULLY)… 144 WHOPPIN’ BPM (betta not be bullshittin’) wit Ultra on tha signin’… They neva sign anything this fast from a new artist these dayz… I hope for tha best!! *Crosses fingers* >>> That beginning sounds like tha older Dance music from this decade!! Ooh, tha music iz pickin’ up!! I have a feelin’ it’ll sound like Cascada style… Actually, pretty good for tha fast style!! You KNOW I REALLY feel this style, so MEGA props!! Nice vocals and lyrics too!! Although Ultra, I don’t think this gon get out there… Too many fast songs are gettin’ ignored these dayz, and it’s sad. :( Tha 2nd verse here (wit tha same lyrics goin’ on) iz soundin’ REAL NICE wit that beat!! Even after tha 2nd chorus, it sounded GREAT wit those vocals!! Damn, that beat iz NICE and fast!!! My Rating: 4.7


14. Flo Rida Feat. Nelly Furtado “Jump (Disco Fries Radio Edit)”
Usually don’t see DF mixes on PO (just on iPR). However, this a new one for me. Surprised this ain’t big in tha mainstream yet… Not a playlist song (as I usually ignore Rap songs like this), but let’s see if this Dance mix can help… >>> Catchy start, as it lasts. Yea, catchy chorus here. This will sound pretty good. I’m surprised this got remixed so fast, and became on PO here. Nice 1st verse from Flo Rida wit tha beat here, although tha beat sounds hot during tha 2nd chorus! LOL @ tha lyrics on tha 2nd verse… Very female-catered, lol. My Rating: 3.9


15. Anané “Let’s Get High (Life Love Music) (Yves Larock Radio Edit)”
Speakin’ of non-Dance artists, here’s anotha one. Although I said, “non-Dance,” Nervous Records on tha signin’? LOL… Her “Shake It” song from last year was signed to Tommy Boy, and now, it went really Dance, although I consider her Dancehall. MCD got this, and they barely play it… I would play it (‘cause Anané iz a turn on for me), but I don’t know how much. Gonna give it tha official review right now! >>> She sounds good, and tha beat iz not bad. Anotha good YL beat, and tha song sounds like “Hot, Hot, Hot” wit tha “high, high, high.” Sounds like a long ending wit tha chorus repeatin’… Still, good right here. Would wish MCD would play more. I feel like I hear “Shake It” more on there than this song, lol. My Current Rating: 4.0


16. LeToya “She Ain’t Got… (Dave Audé Radio Edit)”
More DA, lol. Now, I think she was tha one in Destiny’s Child also. Yea, she left a long time ago… I think this iz very borderline of a song, so it should be a gr8 HM by DA!! >>> This prolly tha best DA beat outta tha 3 on here; nice beat intro! Okay, although I thought this was gon be better. IDK if “she ain’t got shit on this song” though. Just ‘cause tha original had a decent BPM, doesn’t mean this had ta be remixed. This just decent. I kinda don’t wanna see this be a MCD song and whateva… My Rating: 3.5


17. Ciara “Like A Surgeon (Abe Clements Radio Mix)”
LOL @ all this “non-Dance”. It’s like, #13 CAME THROUGH HARD, and then, it went all borderline, lol. I don’t know this song from her, so this must be new… >>> Sounds like older music in tha beginning, which can be good. Actually, kinda gettin’ boring wit only :58 in… And this tha longest song on this PO? Ewe… No specialness in tha chorus. Although PO showed luv to a new mixer, they could’ve gotten a better mix. My Rating: 2.8


18. A.K. “Hush (My Name Is A.K.) (BoothPimps Pop Radio Remix)”
Huh, a gun? LOL… An “AK” a gun… Next Plateau signin’ a slow, 123 BPM song wit Pop in tha mix? My AL a lil’ shaky, so I don’t know… Falls under luv or hate ‘til I hear! >>> OMG, a gurl? Tha beginning so fucked me up wit that slow beat and tha moanin’, lol. Great vocals, borderline lyrics, and soundin’ catchy. Definitely enjoyin’ this, so good job for NP on tha signin’! Could’ve been longer… My Rating: 4.3
EDIT: Since there’s periods in tha artist name, we’ll assume it’s initials, lol.


19. Oscar G Feat. Tamara Wallace “Back To You (Friscia & Lamboy Radio Edit)”
I bet it’s good for me… Let’s see what we got here… >>> Sounds like older random Dance music that would be played in mixshows. Nice mix of beats here, so props. It stayin’ good, although I don’t have much ta say. My Rating: 3.7


20. Basement Jaxx “Raindrops (Radio Edit)”
I have NO clue what ta expect from them now… Big on MCE, but how will it apply to this PO/2009? >>> I thought there were no vocals for a sec, but then again, there’s always weird vocals wit their songs. Weird Auto-Tune vocals too, lol. Tha chorus sounded pretty good. I enjoy, so this iz a plus. *Expects it to be dickrided by tha Grammy’s for Best Dance Recording, lol!!* My Rating: 3.8


21. Linda O “Rescue Me (Chris “The Greek” Panaghi Radio Mix)”
Look at this good ending song! Although I prefer tha Original Radio Mix, this iz prolly just decent. Tha ORM iz doin’ gr8 wit me, so let’s see what we got as I rehear this remix! >>> Tha beat doesn’t catch on that much in tha beginning here like tha original version. Of course, she always does her thang wit these Dance songs, and I enjoy her vocals & lyrics a whole lot! Just, no catch in tha music during tha chorus unlike tha original version. Really like that “echo of goodbye” in tha chorus! Yea, nothin’ special about tha music in this version. My Current Rating: Original Radio Mix: 4.6 | This Mix: 3.7


Overall: Well, as always, not that many special songs, although a bunch came through on tha better side. A lot of these don’t sound that mainstreamish (mainly tha 1st ½’s Dance songs), but they’ll prolly get out there like flies, lol.


Rankings (according to my ratings):

21.       Ciara “Like A Surgeon (Abe Clements Radio Mix)” 2.8
20.       Britney Spears “Radar (Manhattan Clique UHF Radio Mix)” 3.4
19.       LeToya “She Ain’t Got… (Dave Audé Radio Edit)” 3.5
18.       Carefree “Broken Strings (Sebo Reed Addiction Radio Edit)” 3.6
17.       Linda O “Rescue Me (Chris “The Greek” Panaghi Radio Mix)” 3.7
16.       Oscar G Feat. Tamara Wallace “Back To You (Friscia & Lamboy Radio Edit)” 3.7
15.       Sarah McLeod “Tell Your Story Walkin’ (Still & Havoc Radio Remix) (Promo Only Clean Edit)” 3.7
14.       La Roux “Bulletproof (Dave Audé Cherry Mix Edit)” 3.8
13.       Yves Larock Feat. Steve Edwards “Listen To The Voice Inside (Radio Edit)” 3.8
12.       Basement Jaxx “Raindrops (Radio Edit)” 3.8
11.        TiÑ‘sto with Sneaky Sound System “I Will Be Here (Radio Edit)” 3.9
10.       Flo Rida Feat. Nelly Furtado “Jump (Disco Fries Radio Edit)” 3.9
09.       Solange “Would’ve Been The One (Groove Police Radio Edit)” 4.0
08.       Noisettes “Don’t Upset The Rhythm (Go Baby Go) (Dave Audé Radio Mix)” 4.0
07.       Anane “Let’s Get High (Life Love Music) (Yves Larock Radio Edit)” 4.0
06.       Beatnik Castle Feat. Francillia “Will U B Mine (Lenny B Radio Edit)” 4.1
05.       Karmatronic Feat. Lexa Michelle “Stay With Me (Radio Edit)” 4.1
04.       Naturi Naughton “Fame ‘09 (Chris Cox Radio Edit)” 4.2
03.   A.K. “Hush (My Name Is A.K.) (BoothPimps Pop Radio Remix)” 4.3
02.   Cascada Feat. Carlprit “Evacuate The Dancefloor (Radio Edit)” 4.4 :rofl
01.   Aspen “Touch Me (Radio Edit)”


Average CD Review:

Total Score:              81.4
Total Songs:              / 21
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Average CD Rating: 3.9

^ LOL’d @ Cascada bein’ #2 ‘cause I didn’t think it would be that high wit statistics.