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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Review #2,058: Promo Only "Dance Radio December 2024"

Reviewed on 11.13.2024 (Review #2,058)
 
 
What a month & day it’s been, since I last did a Promo Only review…! It’s been really intense with everything goin’ on, between my music collaborator & I. After crying every day, for tha first two weeks, I looked up to tha dance music & listened to what was in my heart. My heart was to continue supportin’ my music collaborator, despite tha truck accident & everything goin’ on. There has to be a hidden message behind err-thang & with tha way I was financially supportin’ my dude, I know he would hate ta lose that. I love Camden Cox’s new song, “Lost & Found”, as well as a bunch of music out now. I see Morgin Madison & Linney have a new collab, which makes me happy. Morgin Madison & Linney; ARTY & XIRA; Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding; these are some of tha continuous collaborations that make me wanna continue my continuous collaborations with my music collaborator…! I keep believin’ & with this Dance Radio December 2024 edition, I know I gon keep tha believin’ comin’ strong! What I feel in my heart iz tha result of my success, ya heard me?! That’s what I believe in…! Start Tyme: 10:51 AM | End Tyme: 11:58 AM
 
 
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…
 
© 2024 Review (Review #2,058) reviewed on 11.13.2024 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
 
01. Tiësto feat. Soaky Siren “Tantalizing”
Label: Musical Freedom
Kickin’ it off a lil’ slower than usual, here… Hopefully, Mr. Ësto creates a new catchy tune, here…! >>> Sounds like a decent start, with this new female on tha track. Definitely luv how Mr. Ësto continuously brings new females to tha center of tha dance world! Definitely diggin’ how tha chorus sounds, between tha music & these vocals! Definitely “Tantalizing,” to tha fullest! Tha 2nd verse good, too; a quick lil’ banga, here…! My Rating: 4.6
 
 
02. Morgin Madison & Linney “Breathe Again”
Label: Enhanced
New track I ain’t hear, yet & am more than thrilled to hear what they got, fa 2024’s end! How my heart felt about Killa McClain x Frank Calhoune collaborations iz how I use collaborations like Morgin Madison & Linney to help heal my heart to its original passion. It takes baby steps & hard lessons, but in tha end, at this age of 36, I can’t sit on nothin’. I gotta continue listenin’ to my heart, but with 100.00% safe results, first! With that bein’ said, I can’t wait to press “play” on this one…! >>> Definitely likin’ tha beginning with Linney’s voice & MM’s “Time”-like sound, here…! Chorus & drop are cool; a lil’ somethin’ simple to progress through time… Tha 2nd drop sounds a lil’ acid-y…? Not anything negative; just liked tha 1st full-force drop tha best. My Rating: 4.3
 
 
03. Vicetone “Celebrate”
Label: Departed
Definitely feelin’ how they alwayz come through, fa these fall tymes of tha years/decades, now! Definitely feelin’ their way of celebratin’, as well as tha energy they bring to a 122 BPM-paced track! Definitely what’s up & with tha strength I feel in these healing tymes, I give buku props to this track! Definitely my own way to “Celebrate,” courtesy of tha energy! Definitely awesome tha whole way round, courtesy of their upliftin’ energy…! My Current Rating: 4.8
 
 
04. GT_Ofice “Someone Else”
Label: Caine
His latest, with a mystery to expect… >>> Got some male-based vocals, here… Just sounds like a decent song, based off this vocal/production vibe… Tha chorus ain’t too bad; just sounds like an okay track, overall. Not too-too much to say about tha rest of this; just an okay one, once again. My Rating: 3.5
 
 
05. David Guetta, Alphaville & Ava Max “Forever Young”
Label: Parlophone UK/Warner
This could be a big collab? Maybe…? >>> Definitely likin’ tha way Ava sounds on tha 1st verse, here… Definitely feelin’ this vibe, until tha chorus creeped in… Didn’t really need to jack from tha old tymes to make this song stand out more… Even with tha 2nd verse… Nah, then Ava creeps in…! Good attempt with tha strength, at least… My Rating: 3.9
 
 
06. Jax Jones x Azteck feat. Norma Jean Martine “Love The Way You Lie”
Label: Musical Freedom/Spinnin’
Can’t imagine this! Are we in tha generation of Eminem & Rihanna gettin’ remade? Like, literally, how since “E” by Drunkenmunky, then tha “Mockingbird” track of this year & now, this. Likin’ that music start, throughout tha 1st 1:02 of tha track. Still, I can’t keep a str8 face with NJM on those Rihanna vocals, which were written by Bebe. Those were some other tymes, compared to tha winning vibes of today, that I continuously bring! That’s why, I believe so much in tha future…!! I luv how I’m gettin’ more & more excited, based off tha strong energy, throughout this!! Definitely feelin’ this a lot more than tha “Forever Young”! Definitely a plus, surprisingly…! My Rating: 4.5
 
 
07. TELYKAST & Sam Gray “Surrender Your Love”
Label: Armada
Just like tha dream-collaboration team of McClain x I, here come TELYKAST & SG. Definitely felt their “UNBREAKABLE” tymes & now, their follow-up. This one ain’t too-too bad; just a decent male-vocal track, basically. Nothin’ much else to say, except that it’s an upliftin’, positive vibe, on tha male-vox tip. Props for continuous energy, followin’ tha “UNBREAKABLE” tymes…! My Current Rating: 3.8
 
 
08. Timmy Trumpet x Cheat Codes “Chasing Ghosts”
Label: SINPHONY/Spinnin’
Luvin’ these 140 BPM-based tracks, outta nowhere…! Definitely lookin’ forward ta hearin’ this one…!! >>> Could be more on an okay tip, based off this CC-type vocal start… I already feel like my mind changed, at only 0:18, when tha climax came in…! Definitely nice, when it comes to tha sound & drop! Good-goin’, TT! Sounds like a good 2nd verse, with CC’s Trevor doin’ more of tha verses’ vox… Awesome job, you guys! Could be a future McClain x I-type of collaborators? Who knows…! That’s tha thumbs-up of this generation, at least…! My Rating: 4.5
 
 
09. Codeko “Sleeping”
Label: Lost In Dreams
Gonna try & be surprised with this one, based off tha BPM of 134 & new-type of label…! >>> Sounds like a male on tha vocals, with some nice-type of music that’s fast! Definitely feelin’ tha fast music, even tho it almost sounded like a remake, toward tha chorus? *Checks ID* Oh, this one… Got a small sample of it, when it was a premiere on BPM, somewhere along tha new-music line. Now, here we are…! Good lil’ 2nd verse, too; definitely a thumbs-up with tha pace! My Rating: 4.4
 
 
10. Robin Schulz & CYRIL feat. Sam Martin “World Gone Wild”
Label: Big Beat
Wonder how this collab gon go…? >>> Sounds like an okay start, with this 1st verse of SM & uplifting-type of house music… Luv how tha chorus & drop iz based off of Fatboy Slim “Right Here, Right Now”; definitely an awesome pair of ear pairs (collabz)! Awesome, as far as tha outcome of this “World Gone Wild”-type of house vibe…! My Rating: 4.3
 
 
½tyme: So far, definitely a thumbs-up! I’m definitely feelin’ tha energy, to tha fullest! A 4.3-rated release, currently! Definitely an awesome way to keep believin’ in how we create today’s nostalgia! That’s what it’s about!! Keep believin’!!
 
 
11. GUDFELLA & Bipolar Sunshine “Feel This Way”
Label: Thrive
A track that’s out there, tho not much of interest… Barely any recognition, based off my knowledge… *Rehears* >>> Sounds good, as far as tha 128 BPM-based pace… It’s literally a safe zone, at this point; a 128 iz tha safe point. With that bein’ said, not much else to say about this upliftin’ anthem; props for tha energy…! My Rating: 3.9
 
 
12. Mike Williams & YouNotUs “1975”
Label: Spinnin’
Looks like it gon be strong, based off tha 144 BPM…! >>> Sounds awesome, as far as tha female on tha track & anticipatin’ energy, throughout tha 1st verse…!! Definitely awesome sauce, as far as tha drop & collaboration goes!! Definitely feelin’ tha strong energy, to feel for my future ahead!! Definitely a thumbs-up, as far as tha energy goes!! So glad Mike kept tha energy real strong, throughout all tha years! Alwayz room for improvement & improvement has arrived! My Rating: 4.9
 
 
13. Max Rae x Jeff Retro “If (Retro Breaks Radio Mix)”
Label: Max Rae/Crown 33
Lookin’ at tha “Breaks” in tha mix ID definitely gets me anticipated fa somethin’ special! Maybe, a breakbeat track, but a lil’ slower? >>> Oh, nice! It sounds like a new-type of freestyle track fa 2024? That’s what tha beginning reminds me of, almost… Had a lil’ excitement, but more of soundin’ like tha “Breaks” I mentioned, b4 listenin’ to… Janet tip? Definitely diggin’ these vocals; gotta luv these tymes fa 2025!! Definitely feelin’ tha strength of tha energy, on this type of “If” tip, for bein’ that “girl.” Definitely cool, all tha way round! My Rating: 4.5
 
 
14. The Blessed Madonna feat. James Vincent McMorrow & A-Trak “Brand New”
Label: Warner
Got this one, which, lookin’ at its slow pace, I’on think it’s worth it. Let’s see what this be ‘bout… >>> Just seems like a dry lil’ track, with a male vocal… Not too often you see JVMM on tracks & this one just seems sappy. Sometymes, TBM be hittin’, but be missin’… My Rating: 3.3
 
 
15. Yolanda Adams “Church Doors (Deerock Remix)”
Label: Epic
Don’t think I’ll look forward to this one… >>> Nothin’ to say. Just seems like wasted space. Ick @ tha chorus part, with tha “church”-like choir, in tha background. A lil’ bit of a regular-paced drop tried to help out with its energy, but nothin’ to catch me, all tha way. My Rating: 1.2
 
 
16. Ofenbach feat. Justin Jesso “Over You”
Label: Major/Warner
Could be a nice lil’ new track? >>> Sounds more like a disco-like production, but with some excitement… I know Justin from tha previous decade & now, here he appears with Ofenbach… Sounds like a good lil’ 1st verse & tha chorus cool, too. I’ll give this one some props, for it bein’ a slow-type of banga… Tha 2nd verse str8; nothin’ much to really say-say about it… Rest of this one sounds good, to progress through tha future. My Rating: 4.0
 
 
17. Kygo & Imagine Dragons “Stars Will Align (Zerb Remix)”
Label: Kygo
Speakin’ of Justin Jesso, here comes Kygo, which follows up with a remix… >>> Seems okay; tha Zerb vibe wasn’t somethin’ I died for… Ehh, decent; nothin’ special with tha music. Just seems like this was flipped in to a whole Zerb song, instead. That’s how I hear this one… My Rating: 3.1
 
 
18. RÜFÜS DU SOL “Break My Love”
Label: Rose Ave/Reprise/Warner
Luv how this one makes an appearance on here! Durin’ a cross between two different lifestyles, this one sounds awesome, as far as a “Music Is Better” follow-up. Definitely nice that these boyz continue to bring somethin’ special to tha table…! Definitely awesome, between all tha verses, tha melodies & tha way tha “ah-ah-ah-ah; ah-ah-ah-ah” background vocal repeats! Tha nostalgia of today…?! My Current Rating: 4.6
 
 
19. Dom Dolla & Tove Lo “CAVE”
Label: Three Six Zero/Columbia
Speakin’ of one of those artists, definitely Dom & Tove! Tha way they lead that Hawaii trip of my birthweek was like no other! Now, look where we are! Future McClain x I-type collaborators? Dom & Tove? Definitely nice, for a DnB-type Dolla, here…! Awesome how Tove speaks this “CAVE” as how an abandoned wall would “CAVE” in! That’s tha definition! My Current Rating: 4.5
 
 
20. Sub Focus feat. Katy B “Push The Tempo”
Label: Casablanca/Republic
What a way ta end this year & edition off!! This definitely tha way ta do it!! Luv how Katy was such a special person to discover, courtesy of tha March 2011 edition w/Magnetic Man & “Perfect Stranger”! Columbia signed & tha mainstream-signin’ of dance tracks were on their way, surprisingly! What a blessing! Now, her 2nd appearance on PO & it’s pretty dope that she hopped on to a DnB track! Definitely awesome, between what tha two of ‘em bring, here…! My Current Rating: 4.7
 
 
Overall: An awesome edition to end an awesome year, regardless! I’m real proud of every moment, through tha dance music of today! I’m so glad I’m healin’, slowly… I’m makin’ such a strong comeback, mentally & it’s mainly ‘cause of tha awesome dance music out, today! Tha way everything sounds, between tha paces, catchy vibes & everything special of today, that’s what makes me believe so much in tha future! I was gettin’ afraid ta do my 25th annual (*SILVER ANNIVERSARY*) year-end countdown, in January…! All tha memories of yesterday & today, wit McClain x I! I can’t believe how much I believed in tha future so much that I made those moments so powerful, nostalgic & one-of-a-kind!! That’s what made me afraid of my 25th annual year-end countdown, startin’ January 6, 2025! However, I gotta mentally be ready & I can’t wait till then! Till then, I’ll just keep thinkin’ positive, all tha way round!
 
 
Rankings:
 
20. Yolanda Adams “Church Doors (Deerock Remix)” 1.2
19. Kygo & Imagine Dragons “Stars Will Align (Zerb Remix)” 3.1
18. The Blessed Madonna feat. James Vincent McMorrow & A-Trak “Brand New” 3.3
17. GT_Ofice “Someone Else” 3.5
16. TELYKAST & Sam Gray “Surrender Your Love” 3.8
15. David Guetta, Alphaville & Ava Max “Forever Young” 3.9
14. GUDFELLA & Bipolar Sunshine “Feel This Way” 3.9
13. Ofenbach feat. Justin Jesso “Over You” 4.0
12. Robin Schulz & CYRIL feat. Sam Martin “World Gone Wild” 4.3
11. Morgin Madison & Linney “Breathe Again” 4.3
10. Codeko “Sleeping” 4.4
09. Dom Dolla & Tove Lo “CAVE” 4.5
08. Timmy Trumpet x Cheat Codes “Chasing Ghosts” 4.5
07. Jax Jones x Azteck feat. Norma Jean Martine “Love The Way You Lie” 4.5
06. Max Rae x Jeff Retro “If (Retro Breaks Radio Mix)” 4.5
05. Tiësto feat. Soaky Siren “Tantalizing” 4.6
04. RÜFÜS DU SOL “Break My Love” 4.6
03. Sub Focus feat. Katy B “Push The Tempo” 4.7
02. Vicetone “Celebrate” 4.8
01. Mike Williams & YouNotUs “1975” 4.9
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                       81.3
Total Songs:                       / 20
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Average Review Rating:    4.1