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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Review #2,073: Promo Only "Dance Radio March 2026"

Reviewed on 2.17.2026 (Review #2,073)
 
 
Been fallin’ behind wit err-thang, especially with finally completin’ my latest year-end countdown (FTLD’z Top 678 Songs of 2025), my 26th annual, ya heard me?! Now, lemme get in ta dis Promo Only Dance Radio March 2026 review! Looks like a lotta new songs I ain’t heard, yet, so I’m anticipatin’ this release in a MAJOR way!!! Start Tyme: 5:56 PM | End Tyme: 7:56 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…
 
© 2026 Review (Review #2,073) reviewed on 2.17.2026 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
 
01. Calvin Harris x Kasabian “Release The Pressure”
Label: Columbia
Love how a new Calvin joint iz 1st, like alwayz, except I neva even heard a snippet of it, yet! With 132 BPM & a new collaborator ta kick this edition off, I’m more than thrilled ta kick Dance Radio March 2026 off, ya heard me?! Still, especially with how life has been goin’ wit me, tha music gon still sound way betta than how life iz, atm… >>> Sounds like a good start wit tha music… Wasn’t too sure what or which gender to expect wit tha vocals, here… Almost thought it was anotha DJ, fa a minute, but it’s a male… Sounds like how TiĆ«sto would bring a new vocalist on ta his latest track… Hearin’ tha chorus & it’s not bad; I’m diggin’ tha music a whole lot more than tha vocals, tho… Tha drop cool; definitely feelin’ this 132 BPM-type feel ta kick off this Dance Radio edition! Tha 2nd verse aight; not too-too crazy about that fast set of lyrics, b4 tha verse ended… Tha music drop right afta sounds pretty awesome, tho!! Definitely feelin’ tha vibe, but tha vocals need some work wit me… Cool ending, too; music parts just go too-too hard!! My Rating: 4.1
 
 
02. ILLENIUM feat. Ellie Goulding “Don’t Want Your Love”
Label: ILLENIUM/Republic
Saw this one out there, recently… Was diggin’ it, then saw it was on this edition. With that bein’ said, lemme give it a full-on listen & review…! >>> Good intro with tha anticipatin’, quiet music dat backs up Ellie’s intro/1st verse…! Likin’ when tha 125 BPM kicks kick in, durin’ tha 2nd ½ of tha 1st verse…! Cool lil’ chorus; we’ll see how this one does in tha future…! Likin’ tha 2nd ½ of tha chorus wit dat synth & how it progressively reaches tha drop! Cool, cool @ tha drop; not too-too bad, as it transitions in a decent way… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it ain’t bad… It was half tha size of tha 1st verse, transitionin’ into tha chorus, so fast… Tha near-end of tha track sounds cool with tha music-only parts…! Ending cool, too…! My Rating: 4.3
 
 
03. FISHER feat. LAUREL “Rain”
Label: Catch & Release/Good Company
Ain’t give it tha full-full listen, just yet, ya heard me? Heard it on Diplo’s Revolution & based off catchin’ a quick bit, I may like it tha most, outta most of FISHER’s tracks released? >>> Likin’ tha 130 BPM & how FISHER has a faster vibe, these dayz…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it’s cool; almost sounds slightly like a Florence + The Machine/Florence Welch…! Likin’ tha “when I’m with you…” part, durin’ tha chorus; good shit! Hearin’ tha build-up & drop… Definitely cool; diggin’ tha FISHER synths!! Tha 2nd verse cool, too; definitely feelin’ tha energy!! So glad FISHER got an enhancement of BPMs & energy, these dayz!! A 130 BPM “Blackberries” brought dis out, as tha sequel!! My Rating: 4.4
EDIT: Did my research… Found information on YouTube about a girl named LAUREL vocalizin’, here… Awesome siggy-siggy-sauce!!
 
 
04. Audien with Julia Church “In Every Life”
Label: Enhanced
An Enhanced Audien, here… Let’s see, tho only 124 BPM… >>> Sounds like a good lil’ female-vocal start… Julia Church? Sounds like her… Yep, just saw it on Google/YouTube… Cool lil’ 1st verse, as well as how tha chorus sounds… Definitely feelin’ these new trax! Good chorus, but no drop? Hmm… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it ain’t bad, here… We’ll see how much growth this joint gon need ta progress wit me, especially durin’ tymes dat seem like a wasteland, as far as my life’s currently goin’… Tha 2nd chorus definitely sounds much betta, as far as tha anticipation goes & dat build-up, afta tha 2nd chorus!! Cool lil’ drop followin’ tha build-up, as well! Good thangz come ta those who wait till tha near-end, huh? Anotha cool, quiet-soundin’ ending, too! My Rating: 3.9
 
 
05. R3HAB & Izzy Bizu “i had a dream…”
Label: Casablanca/Republic
Looks like “a dream,” pun intended, ya heard me?! Shout-Out ta Izzy Bizu, who just made her debut on my 26th annual year-end countdown & TOPPED it wit BUNT. & The Chainsmokers “Spaces”!! Definitely was definin’ & by seein’ this at 132 BPM, just like “Spaces”, “i” can’t WAIT ta hear & “i” HOPE I can feel “a” **PERFECT-RATED** song coming, ya heard me?! >>> Sounds like “a” good, quiet start wit Mr. HAB on tha music, here… Izzy sounds cool wit tha chorus & how she sounds, deliverin’ these lyrics… As tha chorus progresses, ya heard me? I’m feelin’ how tha music builds up, as well as when tha drop hits!! DEFINITELY cool!! Definitely diggin’ how tha 2nd verse has more of tha drop’s kicked-in music!! Definitely “a” cool track, altogether!! Tha final minute sounds cool, too, wit how tha energy & music keeps goin’!! Almost **PERFECT-RATED**, but still “a” DOPE track!! My Rating: 4.9
 
 
06. MK & Illyus Barrientos “Never Let You Go”
Label: Ultra
Let’s see what’s poppin’ wit dis collab, ya heard me? >>> Cool lil’ music start… We’ll see how tha masses get used ta dis one, here… Vocals sound like a female that’s comin’ through ta deliver sweet-soundin’ vocals dat are anthemic, though? Not too-too bad of a combination, overall… Drop cool & tha energy’s nice, here… Tha chorus cool, too; nothin’ ta knock, here… Lookin’ forward ta seein’ how these tracks’ll progress, in my wasteland world of mine… Just gotta keep thinkin’ 100.00% positive, even tho I seem real busy wit post-production work, includin’ tha graphics & music videoz ta my upcomin’ album! Still workin’ hard on dat…! Tha rest of this ain’t too-too bad… My Rating: 3.8
 
 
07. Lucas & Steve “Believe It”
Label: Spinnin’
No vocalist listed, here… Could it be a hidden one? An instrumental track? Hmm… Dunno… >>> Tha music intro sounds like it’s one of their usual-type of anthems, wit vocals…! Yep, I hear a male, tho I don’t exactly-‘xactly know who this male iz, tho… Either way, sounds good, just like L&S’ other anthems… Tha chorus sounds like their previous anthems, as well; just anotha light shinin’ bright from L&S, basically…! Tha drop sounds cool; definitely feelin’ tha 128 BPM-paced L&S, here, anthemic style! Tha 2nd verse ain’t too-too bad, as well… Good lil’ anthem & we’ll see if that vocalist gets revealed, in tha future… My Rating: 4.0
 
 
08. John Summit feat. Beau Nox “LIGHTS GO OUT”
Label: Experts Only/Darkroom
Luv how JS iz goin’ at a major speed, these dayz…! A whoppin’ 144 BPM, here, as well as an anthemic voice from Beau Nox, too!! Just luv tha 144 BPM-paced JS music, as well as tha chants/repetitive chorus from Beau, here…! Definitely feelin’ all dat energy, includin’ tha 2nd drop, where it’s in a trap/half-tyme speed of 72 BPM!! Cool music, throughout tha whole thang, here! Heard a few tymes, but been too busy wit otha shit ta really lock tha song in my head, all tha way… Tha rest of dis cool, just comin’ thru like a madman, here—both JS & Beau!! DEFINITELY feelin’ all tha energy in tha last drop!! DEFINITELY LUV tha 144 BPMness of JS!!! My Current Rating: 4.7
 
 
09. Jackie Hollander feat. Mr. V “Addicted”
Label: Casablanca/Republic
Heard of Jackie toward tha near-end of last year, collaboratin’ wit Ekko on “You Go, I Go”. Now, we got dis one & I had ta look up tha male vocalist ‘cause I heard it get out there, but I ain’t add it… Mr. V, I see? Been a long minute since I heard him last… I remember “Da Bump”, Music Choice Dance & Electronica LUVED dat song, back in 2007! Felt like it was on every single day!! >>> Tha chorus sounds okay; just gotta get used ta tha vocals… Tha lyrics more about bein’ “Addicted” ta all tha “sounds” & instruments in tha world, ya heard me? I’m alwayz “Addicted” ta tha dance-music ones dat give me tha most goosebumps!! Alwayz been like dat, but dat’s an AWESOME ADDICTION, ya heard me?! Keepin’ dis goin’ wit a decent drop, just progressin’… At 130 BPM, I woulda expected a lot mo catchy vibes, but it’s just a bunch of random vocal pieces, here & there… Also, a siren tryna hype shit up… My Rating: 3.6
 
 
10. Duke & Jones feat. India Shan “Three Words”
Label: Duke & Jones
Added from tha POOL Player, recently… Added it as it showed 131 BPM, but this review shows 132, lol! It’s really 131, ya heard me? Either way, diggin’ tha new vocalist on this track, as well as a faster D&J vibe!! Glad err-body slowly pickin’ up tha pace ta make music extremely memorable & nostalgic, in today’s world, ya heard me?! Almost fa’got what dis sounded like, at first… Added a bunch of new trax & ain’t get used ta a bunch of ‘em… Tha 1st verse cool, but tha pre-chorus & build-up DEFINITELY dat pressure!!! Tha chorus & drop sound cool, too… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it ain’t dat bad, here… Longer than tha 1st verse? I was waitin’ fa dat pre-chorus ta hit, ya heard me?! Either way, definitely somethin’ ta appreciate & hope it gets some good dance-music exposure!! My Current Rating: 4.8
 
 
½tyme: A 4.3-rated release, so far… Definitely hearin’ a bunch of strong bangerz!! Can’t deny tha awesomeness!! I hope dance music continues ta be as STRONG, EUPHORIC & FAST, until tha end of tyme, ya heard me?!?!
 
 
11. Morgan Seatree & Carla Monroe “Beat Is Jumping”
Label: Casablanca/Republic
I’ono why, but this track started playin’ in my head & I saw tha 142 BPM, instantly thinkin’ it was this! Sure shit, ya heard me? Here we are!! Got ta hear dis not that long ago & I’m definitely feelin’ how these two collaborated, as well as tha throwback vibes MS samples in tha music! Definitely AWESOME ta have a 142 BPM-paced track & Morgan’s consistency, within tha past 13 months!! Carla? So glad she’s stayin’ active & has been featured on various faster tracks, these dayz!! Luv how tha music on tha chorus samples tha same track Camisra & James Hype sampled, last year, on “Let Me Show You”. This a much faster take on dat & I’m definitely feelin’ tha anthemic vibes of Carla, on tha chorus!! Oh, tha drop too-too good!!! Definitely AWESOME wit tha 142 BPM-paced energy, tempo & Carla’s vocal bits, as well!! My Current Rating: 4.9
 
 
12. Sarah De Warren “What U Like”
Label: Black Hole
Thought I was trippin’ high af, when I saw 142 BPM transition into 140 BPM, on this edition!! It’s not an optical illusion of a false reality, ya heard me?! It’s just tha way AWESOME-SOUNDIN’ music iz bein’ made, these dayz!! Euphoric, fast, dance-music trax, ya heard me?! Awesome ta hear a solo track from her & I added it from tha POOL Player, recently… Wit dat bein’ said, tha intro sounds cool, bein’ quiet & then, Sarah comes through wit her awesome, catchy-soundin’ vocals fa tha chorus, here, ya heard me?! Definitely cool wit tha fast, AWESOME-SOUNDIN’, 140 BPM music, too!! Tha drop sounds nice wit tha tempo, as well as tha anthemic sounds & tha way Sarah knows how ta hold thangz down, these dayz!! Cool lil’ house anthem, just comin’ through, chorus-only on tha track!! Some added vocals from tha chorus at 1:34? Cool beanz, ya heard me?! Sarah DEFINITELY one of my favorite females in tha dance-music game, these dayz!! It’s been an awesome five years knowin’ her, since Align’s “California Coast”, from tha POOL Player! Now, Sarah’s, like, an automatic add, when I see her on a track!! Alwayz been, since 2021, ya heard me?! My Current Rating: 4.8
 
 
13. Jaden Bojsen & David Guetta “Upside Down”
Label: Spinnin’
Been seein’ dis one out there, recently… I’ono, but when I hear tha Diana Ross voice of tha remake goin’ on, here, it ain’t really special fa me, ya heard me? Cool lil’ music throughout tha interlude parts, but not diggin’ tha remake. Tha previous collab was, lol, so silly! “Let’s Go”, lol! Wit dat bein’ said, ehh, it’s icky, but not tha worst… My Current Rating: 2.9
 
 
14. Cosmic Gate & Ava Silver “Let It All Out”
Label: Black Hole
Ooh!! CG at 130 BPM!! Been DYIN’ fa CG ta get past 128 BPM & now, wit dis new vocalist, ya heard me? I’m feelin’ SUPA-SUPA EXCITED fa dis one, ya heard me?! Let’s make it CG’s BEST song in a LONG minute, ya heard me?! >>> Sounds like a nice, slow start, here… Definitely feelin’ tha pipes—vocal range provided by tha new vocalist!! Feelin’ tha build-up!! Definitely appreciatin’ tha excitement!! Oh, tha sounds!!! Ooh @ 1:07, ya heard me?! DEFINITELY feelin’ tha 130 BPM-paced drop of CS, here!! “We Got The Fire” wit Olivia Sebastianelli, from tha March edition of four years ago (2022), may be my favorite one, but dis one takes tha cake fa second place! Cool music & quieter parts, throughout tha 2nd chorus & way ta kick back in at 2:49!! Definitely feelin’ tha energy, altogether!! Great accomplishment!! Hope this sees some recognition, somewhere along tha 2026 line, ya heard me?! My Rating: 4.7
 
 
15. HAVEN. feat. Kaitlin Aragon “I Run (James Hype Remix)”
Label: broke
Tha AI-delivered track from followin’ up my eerie Franklin, LA trip of November 2025…! A catchy original version dat coulda been a BPM memory, but barely any spins & gone! Steve Aoki’s Remix Radio has a David Guetta Remix & now, James Hype Remix appears at 134 BPM on Dance Radio March 2026, courtesy of Piggy-Piggy-Promo Only!! >>> Sounds like excitement, in tha beginnin’… Luvin’ when tha JH kicks of 134 BPM kick in at 0:29, ya heard me?! Cool lil’ remix & way ta continue boostin’ tha hype of dis song, pun intended, lol…! This month marks a whole two decades I’ve been reviewin’, since my first-eva review, which was Cascada’s Everytime We Touch album! Now, 2,072 more reviewz later, ya heard me? I can’t believe I reviewed ova 2,000 releases & been reviewin’ fa 20 years!!! Tha rest of this energy continues ta stay awesome… My Rating: 4.6
 
 
16. Snakehips x Cults “You & Me (Always Forever)”
Label: Ultra
Not too-too sure what ta expect—oh, Cults! I thought I was really high, ya heard me? If dat’s tha same Cults from tha alternative world of Music Choice University (MCU), from my 2013 & 2014 dayz… Wit dat bein’ said, we’ll see how all this pans out fa a 128 BPM-paced track, ya heard me? >>> Yep, yep! Oh, fa tha luv of me bein’ so stoned ta just be like, “Oh, Cults!” Then, it REALLY IZ Cults!!! Tha same Cults, comin’ through wit a house-type anthem wit these Snakehips, lol… Wouldn’t’ve guessed dis collab!! Cool vibe, here, fa a 128 BPM-paced house track… Gotta still get used ta Cults on a house track, as this literally iz tha 1st tyme I’m hearin’ dem branch out inta dance/house music! My Rating: 4.2
 
 
17. SOFILOUD “Fluent”
Label: Spinnin’
Ooh @ this one, too!! Can’t get enough of tha anticipation, upbeat BPMs (130, here) & tha vibes of AWESOME euphoria, ya heard me?! Let’s keep makin’ 2026 bright, whateva it may bring ta me, later in tha year, ya heard me?! >>> Sounds like a dance/pop vibe/a pop/dance vibe, based off tha music of tha beginning & how SOFILOUD sounds, here on tha 1st verse… When tha music kicks in, it’s not too-too bad, fa when tha chorus hits… Tha drop cool; I’m startin’ ta appreciate dis more…! Oh, all about tha “bodies,” when it comes ta tha “Fluent” way of “speaking,” lol… Tha 2nd verse ain’t too-too bad… Reminds me a lil’ of a dance/pop song of a Gaga phase… A lil’ faster, wit a new golden touch…! I think I’ll like dis one betta, ya heard me? I’m feelin’ how it’s SOFILOUD, so I’ll prolly appreciate these 130 BPM playin’ through my speakerz, ya heard me?! My Rating: 4.5
 
 
18. Switch Disco & Declan McKenna “Brazil”
Label: Relentless/Ultra
Just as excitin’ as SOFILOUD, just previously, ya heard me?! Anticipatin’ tha 130 BPM-paced music, includin’ SD havin’ a new one wit a DM dude I ain’t hear b4… >>> A different expectation, here… Almost sounds like it could be a disco-house track? Tha male vocals on tha chorus are catchy, at least… Ooh @ this 130 BPM-paced drop!! Definitely feelin’ dat energy, ya heard me?! Oh, DEFINITELY makes a wasteland world of mine wanna be A LOT MORE ACTIVE!!! Tha verse sounds okay; can’t deny tha catchiness DM brings on this SD golden track!! Tha bridge sounds cool; anotha chorus coverin’ tha 130 BPM-paced drop, lol… My Rating: 4.6
 
 
19. Juste, Jaxstyle & Jon “Turn The Lights Off (Hypaton Remix)”
Label: Spinnin’
A repeat from tha previous edition… Let’s see how Hypaton, without a Guetta, lol, can handle a 10 BPM decrease from tha original, ya heard me (138 to 128)?! >>> Now, tha regular-paced 128 BPM makes this sound like a sour cover. Liked it betta when it stood out fa its fastness… Hearin’ a cool lil’ build-up begin at 0:37…! Cool from Hypaton wit tha drop, but I prefer a brand-new track, Hypaton! Without it bein’ a mainstream/pop artist collaboratin’, ya heard me? Anotha chorus, here… Ehh, could pass on dis one. I’ll prolly just add tha orig., comin’ up… My Rating: 2.5
 
 
20. Milky x Mall Grab “Just The Way You Are”
Label: Ultra
Milky… Alwayz AWESOME ta see dat name!! Back b4 Dance Radio, ya heard me? Promo Only had this original version on their Elite Issue #6, which was tha Dance Radio of 2003!! Also, “Be My World”, tha track I liked a lot betta, was on tha then-named Select Series Dance Radio Edits Issue #22. Now, Milky’s 3rd appearance on a dance-radio format edition of Promo Only, ya heard me? Again, a different name from when “Be My World” got pushed by Promo Only, 21 years ago! I know it may sound like a stoned optical illusion, but I hope Milky comes wit some new music soon! Like, “Be My World” charted on my playlist 21 years ago… Back then, 21 years ago was fuckin’ 1984!! What’s even more funny was dat Robbins Entertainment signed those tracks, in 2003 & 2005. Now, Ultra has dis one & it’s at a fast, nostalgic, Robbins-Entertainment pace of 138!! Ironically, as I just pointed out about tha “Turn The Lights Off” goin’ from 138 BPM ta 128 BPM, ya heard me? Ironically, Milky’s original “Just The Way You Are” was 130 BPM & now, this reimagined version of 2026 goes up ta fuckin’ 138, ya heard me?! *Rehears fa full review…* Lol @ tha instant start, between Milky’s chorus & tha fast-soundin’ beats!! Likin’ tha 1st verse reimagined, here…! Cool fast beats, randomly, as well as tha nostalgic vibes of 2003 comin’ ta a faster, 2026-type of light, ya heard me? Tha 2nd verse cool, too; at least it’s kept. I remember when tha original version got played on tha radio—hit/pop-music station, K104.7! Back then, any of these songs dat went pop, ya heard me? They would get an INSTANT 1,000,000 views & streams, today! Too bad they’re deep cuts & all dat… Tha rest of dis good; doesn’t seem so long, but dat’s ‘cause of tha fast beats & quick transitions, lol… My Rating: 4.2
 
 
21. Krewella “Without You”
Label: Mixed Kids
Endin’ it wit a brand-new one from my girlz, ya heard me?! Can’t believe it’s been four years since their last song (“Drive Away”)!! They seemed so transparent in tha world, ya heard me? Thought they were alwayz active, except fa one or two years ago, smh… Wit 170 BPM, ya heard me? I hope we end on a fast, DnB-type of youthful Krewella, here? Lol? >>> Sounds like an awesome start, as tha music builds up…! Hearin’ tha 1st verse & it sounded pretty electronic, fa tha start… Tha fast, 170 BPM-type music sounds like dat fast-type of UK music dat I can appreciate real quick! Tha build-up fa tha chorus & all dat sounds pretty unique! Awesomeness, wit tha chorus & tha whisper-like vocals, too!! Sounds cool, unique & mysterious fa such a mysterious-type of future I have ahead of me… Tha 2nd verse sounds pretty awesome ta hear, based off tha quieter-soundin’ beatz & how tha 2nd chorus hits…! Tha 2nd drop? Whoa @ tha energy & tha 170 BPM takin’ ova!! GR8 way ta come back & make a comeback, ya heard me?! Hope tha world can continue ta appreciate Krewella ‘cause this has a future-nostalgic value ta it, courtesy of its energy, ya heard me?! My Rating: 4.6
 
 
Overall: Wow @ this edition!! I know err-thang all new & all dat, but this edition made it sound like I was livin’ unda a rock or somethin’, ya heard me? It’s been a LONG minute since I heard so many new trax, especially AWESOME ones!! Like, tha excitement wit tha fastness of a bunch of trax hit me continuously & kept goin’, ya heard me?! DEFINITELY somethin’ ta REALLY appreciate fa 2026!! I HOPE & ANTICIPATE tha dance-music world stayin’ so fast-paced, when I return wit a full-tyme job again, ya heard me…?!
 
 
Rankings:
 
21. Juste, Jaxstyle & Jon “Turn The Lights Off (Hypaton Remix)” 2.5
20. Jaden Bojsen & David Guetta “Upside Down” 2.9
19. Jackie Hollander feat. Mr. V “Addicted” 3.6
18. MK & Illyus Barrientos “Never Let You Go” 3.8
17. Audien with Julia Church “In Every Life” 3.9
16. Lucas & Steve “Believe It” 4.0
15. Calvin Harris x Kasabian “Release The Pressure” 4.1
14. Snakehips x Cults “You & Me (Always Forever)” 4.2
13. Milky x Mall Grab “Just The Way You Are” 4.2
12. ILLENIUM feat. Ellie Goulding “Don’t Want Your Love” 4.3
11. FISHER feat. LAUREL “Rain” 4.4
10. SOFILOUD “Fluent” 4.5
09. HAVEN. feat. Kaitlin Aragon “I Run (James Hype Remix)” 4.6
08. Krewella “Without You” 4.6
07. Switch Disco & Declan McKenna “Brazil” 4.6
06. Cosmic Gate & Ava Silver “Let It All Out” 4.7
05. John Summit feat. Beau Nox “LIGHTS GO OUT” 4.7
04. Sarah De Warren “What U Like” 4.8
03. Duke & Jones feat. India Shan “Three Words” 4.8
02. Morgan Seatree & Carla Monroe “Beat Is Jumping” 4.9
01. R3HAB & Izzy Bizu “i had a dream…” 4.9
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                       89.0
Total Songs:                       / 21
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Average Review Rating:    4.2

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Review #2,071: Promo Only "Dance Radio January 2026"

Reviewed on 12.21.2025 (Review #2,071)
 
 
Been real-real busy tryna complete my upcomin’ album’s music videoz & graphics… Now, I finally have a moment ta get ta dis: Promo Only Dance Radio January 2026, tha review! Can’t wait fa this edition, wit a bunch of bangerz, it looks like…! Start Tyme: 10:02 AM | End Tyme: 11:49 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…
 
© 2025 Review (Review #2,071) reviewed on 12.21.2025 by FrankieThaLuckyDog.
 
 
01. TiĆ«sto & FORS “Bring Me To Life”
Label: Spinnin’/Atlantic
Was tryna figure out which track was longer than tha norm, 1st on here & at 130 BPM… It’s this one, which sounds good, tho I got lazy on addin’ it… *Rehears* Likin’ tha computerized-type of intro, here… Sounds like an interestin’ way ta open up fa 2026! Nice lil’ 51 seconds & then, tha strong chorus kicked in! Gotta luv tha strength of tha female vocals & how Mr. Ƌsto brings tha 130-paced heat!! Likin’ tha drop & everything about this, in a TiĆ«sto way…! Now, at 2:06, tha verse begins & sounds good/hypnotizin’ with these female vocals soundin’ smooth & euphoric, with TiĆ«sto’s music, here…! Tha rest of this sounds nice, slowly progressin’ tha way ta 2026, here…! Nice lil’ extended outro of music, too… My Rating: 4.5
 
 
02. BONNIE X CLYDE “What Love Can Do”
Label: Breakaway
I don’t really anticipate their trax that much. However, with tha dance world bein’ faster & more euphoric these dayz, I can stretch my anticipation a lil’ fa BXC. Only 128 BPM, but maybe soon, they’ll enter tha faster 130’s – 140’s! >>> Sounds good with Bonnie’s awesome vocal start, with this anticipatin’, slow beginning of music!! Definitely feelin’ tha 1st verse, as it progresses with tha music & tha hotness of BXC! Definitely on that route of more anticipation, along tha way!! Tha chorus sounds good; I’m feelin’ what they’re bringin’, between tha 1st verse & chorus transitionin’ into each other…! Tha drop pretty cool, too; definitely tha awesome way ta say, “Hello!,” ta 2026!! Tha 2nd verse sounds good/cool, too; definitely feelin’ what they’re bringin’, here! A lot betta than some of their previous songs, throughout this decade! Hope they’re on their way to puttin’ their best, fastest music out!! My Rating: 4.7
 
 
03. Daya & Albi “Good Boys (Hide Away)”
Label: Spinnin’
After a decade, here comes a rework/130 BPM newer version of Daya’s breakout single… Wonder how her & Albi combine, here? Definitely anticipatin’ tha 130 BPM, but dunno how this combination came about/gon sound…! >>> Intro seems…, ehh… Heard Albi with SinĆ©ad Harnett, earlier this year, courtesy of “If You Let Me” & Albi sped tha pitch up on SinĆ©ad’s vox. Now, Albi doin’ it wit Daya, here… Wasn’t really feelin’ tha beginning, but then, when tha chorus pitched up came on, it gave me a touch of hope. If this was an original-original track, I could see more interest. Then again, this betta than nothin’/bullshit about money! My Rating: 3.9
 
 
04. Loud Luxury & Emily Roberts “Love You For Life”
Label: Casablanca/Republic
So glad fa this one!! Earlier, last year, when I started my upcomin’ album’s music process, on August 30, 2024, two dayz after, I discovered Emily Roberts on Jonasu’s “Healing” track. Tha track was tha 1st song to top my playlist, right after my mysterious U-Haul incident happened & became a Top 10 of my year-end countdown of 2024! Though that track got no mainstream exposure, here comes this one & I’m definitely feelin’ tha vibe it’s bringin’ fa tha end of 2025/into 2026!! My momz iz feelin’ this one, too, so that’s an even betta look! Definitely props on this one!! Definitely feelin’ how LL sped up their music to 133, which was tha previous tempo of tha Jonasu track, too! Definitely awesome fa Emily, “Tha 133 Girl,” I’ll call her, lol, ta appear on anotha 133 BPM-paced track! Gotta feel her non-U.S. vocals & how she brings a feel-good vibe fa Loud Lux!! Tha chorus good, with tha Loud Lux boyz backin’ up tha chorus vocals, too! Also, tha drop with tha “…it down” parts; gotta feel ‘em, especially at a 133 pace!! Tha 2nd verse sounds good ta hear, too… “My appetite!” My Current Rating: 4.8
 
 
05. BlackGummy feat. Oliver Rio “Raise”
Label: mau5trap
Saw a POOL song from Deathpixie & Skylar Grey on here… Thought this was that, but no! Tha label & 128 BPM match fooled me, as this mysterious track comes in to play! Let’s see what mystery it gon bring ta me… >>> Saw a male vocalist on tha vocals & didn’t think I was gonna have tha most anticipation, here… Reminds me of a today’s-R&B singer, in tha direction he goin’ wit his vocal style? Sounds like tha music’s buildin’ up nicely on tha beginning of tha track, here… Instantly went into tha drop & it’s ehh… I would say, this a lil’ basic? Tha 2nd verse ehh, includin’ tha random appearance from a female background vocalist… Tha rest of this iz ass ta me… My Rating: 1.6
 
 
06. TWINSICK feat. Hayley May “Glory Days”
Label: Ultra
Looks like an interestin’ collab… Hopin’ for tha best wit this one…! >>> Sounds like a beginning I’d have ta get used to, between tha slow music start & Hayley’s vocals… We’ll see how this progresses, second by second… Decent 1st verse, overall; hearin’ tha chorus play through, as well as tha drop & it’s anotha basic-soundin’ track, imo. Nothin’ terrible, but just seems like it’s here ta fill space up… Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it’s anotha decent verse. However, I’m feelin’ tha whole vibe of tryna stretch tha “Glory Days” out, courtesy of Hayley’s lyrics. My Rating: 3.8
 
 
07. Jared Lee & Disco Fries “Collide”
Label: Liftoff
Can they provide some 130 BPM-paced magic, here?! >>> Sounds like an okay start, for a slow beginning… Tha chorus ain’t too bad, fa this track… Hearin’ tha drop play & it sounds betta than tha previous song on here, but still, it’s on a basic tip. Hearin’ tha drop continue onto anotha set of four barz & it’s soundin’ betta, luckily…! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & it ain’t that bad… Good attempt, with tha faster tempo; just gotta get used to it. My Rating: 3.8
 
 
08. Layton Giordani & GENESI feat. Be No Rain “Call You Back”
Label: MADMINDS/Armada
This one’s been out there, but honestly, seein’ tha title like this reminds me of a procrastination wish from McClain!! Had it happen so many tymes, ta where I corrected him ta habit sayin’, “Fuck wit me, Frankie,” as far as wrappin’ up a conversation without a cliffhanger. He used ta say, “Lemme call you right back.” Hell naw!! I don’t fuck wit dat!! With that bein’ said, let’s see how this turns out… Neva got ta really listen-listen to it… >>> Yea, cheesy male vocals with tha title part repeatin’ a bunch of tymes… “I got five lines in my system!” Whoa… Almost thought it had ta do wit phone “lines,” such as McClain, who has FOUR phone “lines”! Unless you count Messenger, that iz “five” wayz ta try & get a hold of him, smh?! With that bein’ said, despite tha “lines in” BNR’s “system,” it’s still corny with tha way tha vocals sound & all tha cliffhangin’ of “Call You Back”! Coulda been betta wit more euphoric-type of music, but this goes more for tha desperate ones that need a “call” to come “back.” My Rating: 3.5
 
 
09. DVBBS & Badger “Promises”
Label: Ultra
After some cheesy vibes on this edition, here comes this mysterious one!! Definitely anticipatin’ tha 140 BPM from these two!! I feel it in my heart that they can put out a masterpiece!! Can’t wait ta hear what this one got in store!!! >>> Anticipatin’ start, but dunno if these female vocals are all original, just yet… I believe they are. Wanted ta prevent my thinkin’ from thinkin’ this was a remake or somethin’… Sounds like a cool chorus, with an anticipatin’ build-up for tha drop enterin’ tha track! Definitely feelin’ tha way it has that “THE DAYS (Notion Remix)” vibe to tha transition of when tha beats kick in!! Definitely nice; definitely feelin’ this heat fa tha upcomin’ 2026!! Tha 2nd verse sounds like it’s anotha awesome-soundin’ vibe, as well…! Gotta luv how they all keep it goin’ & I wonder who tha female iz…! My Rating: 4.8
 
 
10. Odd Mob & OMNOM: HYPERBEAM “Coming Up (It’s Dare)”
Label: Queens Road/Atlantic
Lmao! Saw tha 134 BPM & figured it was gonna be this, since my good-ole friend, OMNOM, put out “Everyone’s Your Friend” w/Marco Strous, earlier this year & that was at 134 BPM. Now, when I saw tha label, I didn’t think it was this. In tha end, it was! As far as tha ID, I put it as “Odd Mob & OMNOM: HYPERBEAM,” which iz said like, “Odd Mob & OMNOM Presents HYPERBEAM,” since Odd Mob & OMNOM are HYPERBEAM! Also, how funny! Tha original, Gorillaz’ “Dare”, kicked off tha 2006 edition of Dance Radio—tha 1st Dance Radio named Dance Radio, after followin’ tha Select Series Dance editions of Promo Only! That was tha Dave AudĆ© Edit at 134 BPM & now, two decades later, still at 134 BPM!! What are tha odds ta keep such an awesome BPM pace tha same, after two decades?!? Definitely likin’ how they redid M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” into their “System” track, three months ago. Now, here comes tha Gorillaz… Luv how OMNOM repeats tha vocals with tha mixin’ & tha combination between OM & OMNOM iz unstoppable!! Even likin’ how they redid tha Gorillaz’ music sound at 0:51, to create an awesome-soundin’ drop fa tha 2025/2026!! Tha lil’ breakdown b4 tha 2nd chorus sounds pretty hot, with how they mixed it together! Gotta luv tha HYPERBEAMness of OM & OMNOM!! My Current Rating: 4.7
 
 
½tyme: At a 4.0-rated release, currently… Most tracks seem to be anticipatin’ & are deliverin’ nicely, while a few tracks seem okay or not for me, here… Still, I anticipate more wit this edition & can’t wait ta see how we gon keep 2026’s energy up, ya heard me?!
 
 
11. Kaleena Zanders & Shift K3Y “The Light”
Label: Helix
Glad ta see these two wit a new track, together… Not too anticipated wit Kaleena, at tymes, but with these faster beats, I feel like I can change my mind, in a way… >>> Definitely feelin’ tha 133 BPM-paced music start, to tha fullest!! Gotta luv tha anticipation Shift K3Y brings, especially wit Kaleena, here!! Definitely feelin’ tha vocals, to tha fullest!! This that strength, includin’ tha chorus!! Definitely what’s up!! Could be my favorite one on here!! Even tha “pushin’ me on & on & on,” durin’ tha chorus, reminded me of tha late Nightcrawlers… Definitely what’s up! As far as tha drop, it sounds cool; I like tha more euphoric-soundin’ part (every odd-numbered bar) vs. tha dry-soundin’ part (every even-numbered bar). With that bein’ said, here comes tha 2nd verse… Definitely anticipatin’ that music & how Kaleena brings it, throughout tha 2nd verse…! Luv tha lil’ bridge, too, as Shift K3Y really delivers fa Kaleena, here!! Also, gotta point out that I luv Shift’s lil’ breakbeat breakdowns/music parts, at tymes! My Rating: 4.9
 
 
12. Anna Sofia “B2B”
Label: Ultra
Whoa @ this one, too!! Don’t think I eva heard this female b4 & with tha “B2B”-acronymed title (“Back 2 Back”), I feel that’s tha vibe, when it comes to all these faster-soundin’ tracks!! Now, a 140 BPM-paced track from a complete newbie—female, too!! Talk about anticipation!!! >>> Feelin’ tha fast start with tha music, here! Definitely ready ta hear tha newbie, here…! Hearin’ her voice on tha 1st verse & she sounds like a new version of Tate McRae!! Can’t believe Tate has already been out in tha music scene fa five years—half-decade, now!! With that bein’ said, definitely a hot-soundin’ chorus, to tha maximum, here!! Not much of a drop, but still sounds hot tha way it transitioned into a chorus fa more… Been taken away by tha fast music & Tate McRaeness of a brand-new track! Oh, okay… I hear a drop, followin’ tha extra vocals… Definitely nice with tha way this Anna believes in tha fastness, from her debut day of appearin’ on PO/in my life, here!! My Rating: 4.6
 
 
13. Devault feat. GiGi Grombacher “Feels Like Us”
Label: Experts Only
This one! Been seein’ this one a lot on Diplo’s Revolution, includin’ BPM! Tha vocalist in tha background iz one I didn’t love-love, at first (GiGi Grombacher, from XANDRA’s “Body Say”). However, this iz way betta, between tha 132 BPM-paced pace & tha way she collaborated with Devault, here!! Gotta luv tha music of Devault, this tyme! So tripped out that his only PO appearance was on tha June 2023 Dance Radio edition wit OTR (“Apart Of Me”). I was in Iowa wit Killa McClain, that month; we went to Mount Rushmore ‘cause he wanted to. That’s how I began celebratin’ success!! Now, with this one, I luv how GiGi provides her sexy, catchy vocals, throughout Devault’s production! Tha build-up b4 tha chorus finishes iz definitely awesome ta hear!! Also, when tha chorus kicks in without tha music, durin’ tha 2nd ½ of tha track! Definitely feelin’ how Devault keeps that energy goin’, no matter how much you hear, ya heard me?! Also, at 2:24, tha bridge! Definitely somethin’ ta yearn for!! Definitely feelin’ how awesome & intense GiGi brings it, with Devault!! Definitely an awesome drop, from a song that just landed on Earth, like it would do to anotha planet, one day! Could you imagine?! My Current Rating: 4.9
 
 
14. RAYE “Where Is My Husband! (David Guetta & Hypaton Remix)”
Label: Human Re Sources/The Orchard
Oh boy, this one… At least, it’s a loud call-out for tha “Husband!,” lol… A good-soundin’ remix from DG&H on tha remix, here… Just a random-soundin’ song with RAYE ramblin’ tha whole verse, basically… Lot goin’ on, as tha chorus also prompts ta begin this mission fa this “husband!” Boy, oh boy… Still, a good lil’ remix. We’ll see if it gets major attention? Dunno… Tha rest of this sounds like it deserves a ton of mainstream attention, with how RAYE comes through wit her tracks! My Current Rating: 4.0
 
 
15. Disclosure & Leon Thomas “Deeper”
Label: Disorder/Interscope/Capitol
Seein’ this one get out there… Thought their previous collab wit Chris Lake & Leven Kali “one2three” was gon be on a Dance Radio… It didn’t; just did its thang in tha background & now, here we are wit this one. *Rehears* These male vocals not too-too bad, for a UK R&B-like vibe, I’d say? Plus, tha faster breakbeatness of Disclosure & their 136 BPM, here…! Sounds more like a more-interestin’ version of what a today’s-R&B singer would sound on a dance track, today. Props fa Disclosure fa alwayz believin’ in tha UK sound & fastness it brings! Gotta feel that anthemic bridge part! Definitely nice, musically! My Rating: 4.0
 
 
16. HAYLA & Nelly Furtado “FADED”
Label: Casablanca/Republic
Been seein’ this one get out there… Also, I heard, rumor has it, Nelly Furtado don’t wanna do music, anymore? Her weight gettin’ in tha way? It reminds me a lil’ of how I wanna just produce & not do vocal collabz wit people, anymore? This collaboration industry ain’t as pretty as it seems! It’s bittersweet to tha bone gristle, in tha end!! With that bein’ said, okay beginnin’ from N-Furtado, here… Hearin’ tha 1st verse from HAYLA & it ain’t bad. Then, when Nelly backs her up, it sounds okay ta hear, too… Seems fairly decent, includin’ that vocal-chopped drop, too… Likin’ how tha 2nd chorus came in, with some hot-soundin’ music ta build up fa tha final drop! Definitely nice; was a decent track when I heard it, in tha beginning. My Current Rating: 4.1
 
 
17. GT_Ofice, Matthew Topper & DJ Snowden “No Broke Girls”
Label: Caine
Oh boy… Glad ta see anotha GT song, but what’s with this title? Looks like tha opposite of Disco Lines & Tinashe “No Broke Boys”! Plus, that was so on a McClain level!! This tha female version of that? Dunno how GT got in this mess of tha “No Broke”ness, but we’ll see where his brain’s at, afta I hear what he, MT & DJS brought, here…! >>> Sounds like a strong music start & then, tha male vocals came in like a rapper, here… Sounds like I can appreciate it more with its anthemicness/129 BPMness, as well as tha build-up to tha drop! Tha chorus literally took it from “No Broke Boys”, as an answer track!! Haven’t used that reference in a long tyme!! Sounds like a cool song ta appreciate, includin’ tha nice lil’ music drop. Still, I don’t see this doin’ big numbaz or anythang like “No Broke Boys” did… Just seems like a funny lil’ answer track with some dope-soundin’ energy, oddly enough… My Rating: 4.2
 
 
18. Gil Glaze “Human”
Label: Sony
He had an awesome track on tha previous edition, which I haven’t even added, yet… Now, a slower-paced track? We shall see what he gon bring, here… >>> Sounds anticipatin’ with tha music start, here… Hearin’ tha female vocals in tha beginning, here & it almost reminded me of a remake… This “how does it feel?” question that she asks iz pretty anticipatin’. Hearin’ tha build-up at 0:37 in tha music’s pretty hot!! Definitely feelin’ tha anticipation, here!! Hope it hits hard, as far as tha drop goes!! Sounds more upliftin’ & energetic, here, as tha chorus continues with it… Tha drop part followin’ that sounds nice ta hear, as well… Hopin’ for an awesome 2026 fa Mr. Gil, glazin’ it up, pun intended! Hearin’ tha 2nd verse & all tha “how does it feel?” questions continue, still soundin’ anticipatin’ & rewardin’ ta enter 2026, imo! My Rating: 4.3
 
 
19. DEATHPIXIE feat. Skylar Grey “Let You Lie”
Label: mau5trap
Heard this one on tha POOL player… Instantly openin’ up with Skylar “dressed in white,” gettin’ hit wit a “lie.” Oh, I hate a “lie,” especially when it’s a man-on-man conversation!! With that bein’ said, this an okay track with some good energy. That’s why, I added it. Still, every tyme I see Skylar on a track, I alwayz think that she should be hittin’ millions on err-thang, but it’s an underrated world of today, I think? Tha rest of this continues ta bring tha energy on, despite Skylar gettin’ lied to, while she was “dressed in white.” Deep… My Current Rating: 3.9
 
 
20. Marshmello & INJI “Kissin’ My Friends”
Label: Joytime Collective
Saw this one get out there & waited ta add it ‘cause it was on here… Definitely felt tha fastness & energy tha 1st tyme I heard it! Didn’t realize it was Mr. Mello, too…! *Rehears* Likin’ tha female vocals fa tha track & how tha 1st verse sounds, altogether… Hearin’ tha chorus & its catchiness of tha whole “kissin’” seems ta take ova tha track, imo. Definitely nice, courtesy of all tha energy applied, here! Tha 2nd verse ain’t too bad, progressin’ this track through fa some future nostalgia… Tha rest of tha chorus repeatin’ toward tha near-end keeps it goin’ with some different beats, but it’s still gravy, baby… My Rating: 4.1
 
 
21. The Chainsmokers & Anna Sofia “Helium”
Label: Secondhand Happiness/Disruptor/Columbia
*Bell rings in Frankie’s head…* Oh yea, that’s where Anna was from!! My fault that I couldn’t remember, based off of her solo appearance on this edition! Now, here comes this one & it’s pretty outdated, I’d say? “Extended” & only 166 seconds long?! Random appearance ta end tha reviewz off fa tha year… Literally, we had “Spaces” after this! Now, we get this back. A good collab, between TC & AS, but tha beats are way too slow/trappy fa me. Shoulda been doubled ta 140 BPM & woulda been a lot betta fa me, here! This 70ness iz way too dry & boring…! Also, TC wit their auto-tuned-soundin’ voice… Ehh, not tha gr8ness of “Spaces”, here…! Boring appearance; I ain’t gotta say much else… My Current Rating: 2.8
 
 
Overall: Thought this was an awesome edition, regardless of what was on here… So much energy & faster tracks fa tha new year, which I’m appreciatin’ a whole lot!! I know this was a difficult year fa me ta progress through, but all tha faster music really got me through it! It really made me realize how much extra you can attempt ta get outta tha world, no matter how dark or light it may be! I will continue strivin’ through 2026, tha only way I know possible! Nothin’ but happiness & 100.00%ness!!
 
 
Rankings:
 
21. BlackGummy feat. Oliver Rio “Raise” 1.6
20. The Chainsmokers & Anna Sofia “Helium” 2.8
19. Layton Giordani & GENESI feat. Be No Rain “Call You Back” 3.5
18. TWINSICK feat. Hayley May “Glory Days” 3.8
17. Jared Lee & Disco Fries “Collide” 3.8
16. DEATHPIXIE feat. Skylar Grey “Let You Lie” 3.9
15. Daya & Albi “Good Boys (Hide Away)” 3.9
14. RAYE “Where Is My Husband! (David Guetta & Hypaton Remix)” 4.0
13. Disclosure & Leon Thomas “Deeper” 4.0
12. HAYLA & Nelly Furtado “FADED” 4.1
11. Marshmello & INJI “Kissin’ My Friends” 4.1
10. GT_Ofice, Matthew Topper & DJ Snowden “No Broke Girls” 4.2
09. Gil Glaze “Human” 4.3
08. TiĆ«sto & FORS “Bring Me To Life” 4.5
07. Anna Sofia “B2B” 4.6
06. Odd Mob & OMNOM: HYPERBEAM “Coming Up (It’s Dare)” 4.7
05. BONNIE X CLYDE “What Love Can Do” 4.7
04. DVBBS & Badger “Promises” 4.8
03. Loud Luxury & Emily Roberts “Love You For Life” 4.8
02. Devault feat. GiGi Grombacher “Feels Like Us” 4.9
01. Kaleena Zanders & Shift K3Y “The Light” 4.9
 
 
Average Rating Review:
 
Total Score:                       85.9
Total Songs:                       / 21
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Average Review Rating:    4.1

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