Reviewed on 11.10.2021 (Review #2,011)
For
tha 1st tyme with my Promo Only reviewz, I’m reviewin’ str8
from Florida! That’s right! Coconut Creek, to be exact! I took a week’s
vacation to visit my grandma, over this week & Dance Radio December
2021 just dropped! Not 100% sure how I gon feel about this edition,
after viewin’ tha tracklist. I’ono if it’s ‘cause of some of tha tracks I
already know but we’ll see how they all average out. I just know that at least,
with me explorin’ tha beaches, that “Sun Came Up” has that theme that I’m
currently chasin’ (sunrises at tha beaches)! With that bein’ said, lemme get inta
this, so I can review it, add tha files & then, get ready to go explore
more beaches, 2morrow morning! Start Tyme:
10:47 PM | End Tyme: 12:21 AM
Label: Warner
Kickin’ it off with this one… This was one of tha ones I wasn’t sure of, on tha listens I’ve had… >>> I remember BANNERS previous appearance on PO, earlier in tha year & I wasn’t a fan of them. Now, with this, I’m not really into tha slow, acoustic start with their vox. However, finally, after tha decent chorus, it sounds much better with tha progressive music/drop! Too bad it’s on tha short side; not really anticipatin’ all these tracks that take forever to reach an exciting point/full energy. Either way, at least this one had a good try with tha drop…! My Rating: 3.2
Label: Big Beat/EMG
From male vocals to female vocals, tha lack of interest out on my dance outlets continues with this one. Not really crazy about tha plain, deep-soundin’ music, compared to “OUT-OUT”! I thought these two coulda had a better collab, together; kinda feels dry, like “Sorry”. Again, another okay try. Maybe, they can try to collab again, one day? “I Wish”, basically, lol. My Current Rating: 3.3
Label: Epic
Repeatin’ luck? Only with tha vocals, here; not likin’ tha male, deepness of tha vocals. However, this one has already entered my playlist, slowly progressin’. Just like “Hurts Like This”, this one’s main highlight iz tha drop. Cool lil’ music from Regard in tha drop but tha rest of tha track has a boring, slap-house vibe to it. Ouch @ tha “believe” part, at 1:48! He talks about his “eyes,” but what about my ears, lol? My Current Rating: 3.1
Label: Def Jam
Prolly tha newest one of tha four tracks on here… Been seein’ it already get out there but how big will it be for me…? >>> Hope tha music gradually increases to somethin’ special… This one sounds good with tha vocals & tha chorus part’s not bad; good job, guys…! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it sounds like this track’s continue to progress well. This track may need a lil’ work with my consistent listens; we’ll see how its future turns out ta be. Likin’ tha music part toward tha near-end & as it’s ending; at least that’s a plus. My Rating: 3.6
Label: Blume
One of tha newer ones on BPM (doesn’t even have an ID screen on there)… I added it just recently but just like “Signals”, it’s off to a slow start with me. However, this may be tha best of tha five, at least. Likin’ tha beginning music from 3LAU & this CXLOE chick. At least there’s a catch to tha music on this chorus, drop & pretty-much tha whole track! Good goin’, 3LAU! I think I’ll appreciate this one more, after I continue to hear it. I dunno if I’ve just overlooked it, while tryna play other songs more. Needless to say, good job from these two! My Current Rating: 4.3
Label: Ultra
Added it two months ago as a slow add; finally, it’s startin’ to catch on more with me, especially here in tha FL! Just gotta appreciate Sophie’s voice, includin’ when Tucker comes through on background! Also, how John Summit comes thru with tha appreciative music. Just sets tha mood, as they bring good house music to this year. Likin’ how they both also combined their instruments/musical ideas with tha production, too…! My Current Rating: 4.4
Label: Atlantic
Likin’ that Mr. Ësto’s keepin’ tha heat comin’ for tha dance world! This tha 1st track outta tha seven that I 0.00% heard, so a full-on 1st listen’s finally here!! Hope these two really put their qualities together, here…! >>> Sounds more like a cool track than a good dance track? Feelin’ how Ava’s comin’ thru with her vocals & how she’s “puffin’ on that gelato;” most definitely! Dope-soundin’ 1st verse from her & okay music from Mr. Ësto… Hearin’ tha chorus & it’s cool; I don’t fuck with tha “throwin’ that money” part, even tho I like tha “lotto” rhyme. I can’t believe next Wednesday, on tha 17th, gon be a whole decade since my 1st music robbery! Luckily, I got $500.00 of $555.00 of it on October 6, 2018, almost seven years later! Made me really analyze tha up-and-commers in tha music business & I’ve never been tha same since. To me, it’s a struggle in all wayz, emotionally, professionally, financially & ethically. Anyway, cool lil’ track from these two; interestin’ to hear how they collab’d for a cool one rather than a feel-good one, here…! My Rating: 4.3
Label: Enhanced
Will this be a good collab, as well? Hope they combined to make somethin’ nice, here…! >>> Sounds like a good lil’ slow start with tha music & vocals, here… Not bad with tha 1st verse & tha chorus ain’t too bad, as well. I’m likin’ how tha climax builds into tha drop, too; definitely nice, tha way Tritonal come through with it! Tha 2nd verse progresses tha same as tha 1st verse fa me; didn’t realize how fast this 4:08 went on by… Glad it ain’t drag out! Tha last 19 seconds sounds nice with how it slowly ends; great goin’, y’all…! My Rating: 4.2
Label: Ultra
I’d be surprised if this iz my top-rated song on here; I have a feelin’ it gon be! Gotta luv everything about it, especially for a slower-paced dance groove! Feelin’ tha whole rendition of Blondie’s “Rapture” in tha music, as its tease makes for a good lil’ dance song in 2021! Also, gotta luv Anabel’s vocals at all tymes!! Sexiness in that 1st verse; gotta get ready for tha “rapture!” Also, that word, “Rapture;” I feel like it’s powerful! Awesome chorus with how she belts it out, too; good goin’, gurl…! Can’t deny tha 2nd verse! Anabel with tha rappin’?! Definitely sounds nice but tha way she blends it with tha Blondie-remade music, tha lyrics about tha good candle vibe & her rap voice goes for a triple threat!! Then, when she switches back to tha singin’ & tha chorus part, it sounds awesome for a transition! Hope tha world can appreciate this as much as possible! Gotta “feel tha rapture!” My Current Rating: 4.8
Label: Poo Bear
Just seen this on BPM, recently, and didn’t really feel it to add it right away. >>> Not likin’ tha instant start from Poo, here; liked him better on past collabs. This bein’ his 1st solo track, as a main artist & it’s an okay effort for tha dance world. Tha music ain’t too bad on tha drop… Will this follow tha same vibe as “Sun Came Up”? I dunno but will we hear this 1,000x to absorb it to tha fullest? I dunno about 1,000… Hearin’ that 2nd drop & it sounds a lot more interestin’ with those mysterious vocal chops! Definitely nice! As far as tha rest of this, yeah, good lyrics for tha “shore”/vibes that go with tha “shore” but I dunno how much interest I can build with this one, overall. My Rating: 3.5
Label: Up All Night
I feel like there could be some anticipation with “this”? Maybe…? >>> Sounds “like” somethin’ I mighta heard on one of tha Sirius XM channels? Tha “all in” part & tha beginning sounded “like” somethin’? Almost reminded me of tha Surf Mesa/Bipolar Sunshine collab’s chorus part. Hearin’ “this” song’s chorus & it sounds “like” it was made cheesy. Like, why iz it so repetitive? Music sounds halfway decent but overall, this shit’s more on tha cheesy side for me. My Rating: 3.4
Label: Casablanca/Republic
Will it be cheesy like his last song? >>> Decent lil’ music start but yeah, those cheesy “Intoxicated”-like vocals are back! Not feelin’ tha title part; made me have low anticipation, at first. Hearin’ tha chorus & it’s, well, whatever; tha hook part sounds cheesy & annoying, lol…! Why “ooh-wah”?! Fuck these vocals; on to tha next track…! I hope this track flops; it’s not like “Never Going Home” made buku noise, too…! My Rating: 1.9
Label: Def Jam
Usually, I don’t anticipate his tracks but I’ve been better with him. Speakin’ of annoying, I had thought his past song, “Nirvana”, woulda pissed people off. Now, let’s hear this one… >>> Sounds like an okay vocal start; feelin’ how tha music picks up throughout tha 1st verse! Also, tha chorus sounds pretty nice; definitely likin’ tha energy! Will tha dance world try to appreciate this track by him? Like, tha solo approach, will it work for him? I do hope so; I’m feelin’ his solo efforts…! My Rating: 4.3
Label: Robbins
Got to know about this one, courtesy of Sirius XM’s throwback channel, Utopia. Glad they still believe in their O.G.s to tha dance world, such as Sammy. As far as this track, it’s more on tha decent/good vibe, here. Nothin’ too excitin’ with tha music, unfortunately, but I do appreciate Sammy for recruitin’ these new artists on to his tracks! Good new female vocals & nothin’ wrong with this track. I prolly coulda expected somethin’ better; I always have appreciated Sammy’s energy. This one? I’ono if it’ll get out there on tha main dance outlets, such as BPM. I think people need to appreciate Sammy more, as he hasn’t had much star power like back in tha 2000’s. My Current Rating: 3.7
Label: Arista
Not feelin’ this radio edit; I like tha regular edit from Diplo’s Revolution better. Like, with this radio edit, it cuts into tha chorus way too quick, while tha edit has a verse in tha beginning, at least (& a longer “din-de-de-din-din,” lol). Either way, yeah, this a cover of tha old classic but I’m kinda feelin’ this track’s house vibe. I luv how my mom was on tha same perspective as mine, with these kinds of tracks on Diplo’s Revolution: “What’s with all these old songs, with new mixes?” Yeah, I get it… My Current Rating: 3.0
Label: Enhanced
Seein’ somethin’ like this toward tha near-end of tha edition makes my anticipation go back up. Tha last Nomra song didn’t get tha exposure in tha dance world it should’ve received; I hope this one sounds just as good & follows a brighter future…! >>> Likin’ tha piano start, here… Hearin’ tha chorus & it makes me feel like it gon be a house track? Sounds like it & I’m feelin’ tha strength in tha drop part! Cool for these male vocals, too; not too many vocals & they sound good for tha ones that “feel alive!” I dunno how well this gon do, between tha dance world & my world, but it deserves its props. Prolly coulda been a lil’ shorter on tha edit, especially with how these dance/house tracks are today. Needless to say, I’m glad tha energy continued tha whole way through…! My Rating: 3.9
Label: Atlantic
Been seein’ this one on Steve Aoki’s Remix Radio & now, it’s here. Just like Joel, here comes ¼ more of “OUT-OUT” & with him on tha mix, too. Gave it a listen but didn’t rush to add it; lemme give it another listen… >>> Sounds good with tha JC music; he coulda used this catchy music vibe for “I Wish”, at least…! As far as Charli on this one, she’s okay, here. Not as show-offy as “OUT-OUT” but it’s good for a softer side of Charli, here. Not 100% sure how interested I gon be in playin’ this that often but it’ll be good for a year-ending track, I guess? My Rating: 3.8
Label: Overdrive
Anticipatin’ tha Overdrive label & these two new acts, here! Hope it’ll be worth somethin’ valuable…! >>> First few acapella seconds coulda been somethin’ special, even tho it transitioned into a slow, acoustic start… Hearin’ these vocals & they ain’t bad; I just want some exciting music/beats…! Geez, hearin’ tha chorus part/drop part & it reminds me of LODATO & Bright Sparks “Good Thing”, a lil’. That was tha #18 song on last December’s edition! Crazy?! Got bored with that track & as far as this, it’s only on tha decent side. A lil’ catchy with tha vocalizin’ on tha drop, at least; I’ll give it just that. My Rating: 3.5
Label: Ultra
Not too sure what to expect with a new GATTÜSO track, here… >>> Tha intro with tha catchy beat part sounds like it gon be somethin’ on tha cool side? However, hearin’ these male vocals & they sound like they’re more on tha serious dance side? Hearin’ tha chorus & it’s on tha slap-house side; ick… Likin’ tha drop part after tha chorus, tho; nice lil’ catchy part to open up my ears…! As far as tha track, itself, it may have to grow on me. Dependin’ on how it does in tha mainstream, its exposure’ll help me decide on how well it’ll do with me. If it doesn’t get out there, it’ll be more of a gamble ‘cause it’ll be added in January with me. My Rating: 3.7
Label: Hysteria/Spinnin’
Not too sure about this one, too… >>> Oh wait, I mighta heard this on one of tha BPM shows, not that long ago… Sounds more like a mix between a cool & feel-good dance track, with these R&B-like vocals… Likin’ tha vocal energy on tha chorus & tha appreciation of a “Holiday,” here; good shit! I luv how I make my own holidayz: Whichever dates don’t have a meaning, I create those meanings! I also let them create their meanings for me, when I don’t expect ‘em to! Tha rest of this flows through smoothly; great job from these three acts, here…! My Rating: 4.4
Label: Liquid State
Endin’ with an Aoki song, str8 from his channel… Mighta got a snippet of this but it was nothin’ I was gonna jump for joy for… >>> Nothin’ much poppin’ with tha 1st verse from MAX, here, but I like how him & Jolin sing tha chorus part. Not much goin’ on with tha drop but it’s nothin’ terrible, at least. Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & I’m feelin’ Jolin’s vocals, throughout tha verse; nice job…! As far as Aoki’s vibe, I can’t ever categorize him; he makes everything, it seems? Any pace, any dance sub-genre? My Rating: 3.4
20. Ewan McVicar “Tell Me Something Good” 3.0
19. Regard x Kwabs “Signals” 3.1
18. ILLENIUM & BANNERS “Hurts Like This” 3.2
17. Joel Corry feat. Mabel “I Wish” 3.3
16. Steve Aoki, Jolin Tsai & MAX “Equal In The Darkness” 3.4
15. Ryan Shepherd “Life Like This” 3.4
14. Poo Bear “Distant Shore” 3.5
13. The BreakBomb Project & ashley d. “Waiting For” 3.5
12. Alesso & Danna Paola “Rescue Me” 3.6
11. GATTÜSO “Bad Decisions” 3.7
10. DJ Sammy & Alessia Labate “Bet On Me” 3.7
09. Charli XCX “Good Ones (Joel Corry Remix Radio)” 3.8
08. Nomra & Dan Soleil “Alive” 3.9
07. Tritonal & Codeko “Superhuman” 4.2
06. 3LAU feat. CXLOE “Worst Case” 4.3
05. A7S “By My Side” 4.3
04. Tiësto & Ava Max “The Motto” 4.3
03. Bingo Players & Oomloud feat. Seb Mont “Holiday” 4.4
02. SOFI TUKKER & John Summit “Sun Came Up” 4.4
01. Anabel Englund “Midnight Rapture” 4.8
Total Songs: / 21
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Average Review Rating: 3.7
That 7-7-7 luck & now, it’s 11/11/21! 7-11-21; I feel it!!!!!!! Also, lol @ my top 3! Like, “Sun Came Up” #02? It was only decent when I first heard it!
