Eurodance reviews

Multitalented Raquela Burt is no newcomer in the musical business. She is not only a singer, but also a songwriter, an assistant producer and actress. These past years, she successfully released dance tracks that have made her a recognized Billboard artist today. Her spectacular live appearances got her compared to Lady Gaga. She is also a voting member of the Grammy's.
Raquela revisits Taylor Dayne's classic and the result is sure to rock the bigger stages. The single comes along with not less than 18 energetic remixes, one of my favourite being the Kompulsor Pop Remix).

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Songwriter, vocalist and producer Nivek Tek has been involved in the music and Dance Music industry for already many years. He stands behind projects such as Yumm Yumm and Groove Enforcers. After featuring Swedish singer Kaatchi on the single Wouldn't Be Christmas (Without Your Love), he is now collaborates with 80s dance star Carol Hahn. A Little Respect is an enjoyable single packed with a handful of fresh remixes, from electro house to handsup. Built around electronics and danceable beats, carrried up by Carol's deep and soulful voice, it's a must-have for every dancefloor.

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For the 3rd year, ISV Entertainment brings you remakes of Christmas classics and new original dance bombs, the best of the best to celebrate Christmas : Double You, Yumm Yumm, Miss Papaya, Eden (his excellent If I Was A Pet Shop Boy is really amazing)... This could be your perfect soundtrack for a modern way of Christmas and create a whole new atmosphere for those special days.

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Maria covered Cher's anthem Do You Believe in a delicious Brazilian ragga-dance style. Featured ragga-rapper is unknown but, according to rumors, it could be Pitbull. The song quickly entered the playlists of French radio station Fun Radio, so let's hope it will mean a lot of success in France for this very nice single.

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OtherView are Greek DJs Vasilis Koumentakos (Dj-fence) and Dimitris Issaris (Dj-Fish) featuring vocalist Crystalia. Their single So Long was originally released in May 2010, then remixed by Davide Riva. A lovely crafted, melodic and danceable tune with an accordion sample reminding of Edward Maya or Akcent. A very promising project to follow : their new single Kane me will be out soon.

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Nikos Ganos was discovered as he ended #3 in the real-TV show Super Idol in 2004.
This nice bouncy electro-house track is the first song he released in English, and it already hit the charts. With its insistent chorus you'll be singing for weeks to come, this very sunny single will extend your summer.

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After Princessa, restless producer Francesco Rossi is back with a truly unique tribal/club house track with deep funky vibes called Africa Rossa (cover of a song originally released by Cesaria Evora). The single includes a vocal and a dub version.

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Another Francesco Rossi single, this time originally released in 2009. A nice latino track with pounding drums, guitars loops and dreamy vocals. Comes with 3 uptempo versions, plus the softer and slower Sunset mix. Also available from his recent EP Eivissa.

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Featured on the Polish compilation Eurodance Attack Vol. 1, this brilliant eurodance remix (and co-production) by Experience of Music is the first release by Shanghai'd Beats.
Shanghai'd Beats is a project by Andreas Hüging (LOFT, Nik Holland etc.). This brilliant eurodance track, combining female vocals by Sue (LOFT) and male raps by Andreas Hüging himself and Boris Pavlovic (BPM), reminds of the most glorious names of German eurodance, such as E-rotic or SEX Appeal. A pumping and uplifting track to move your feet and stir your soul. So great to see that, even nowadays, there are projects which keep on releasing original eurodance tracks.

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This is Experience of Music's new single, a superb eurodance track with a trancy touch. When EOM mixes classic sound of the 90s with contemporary sounds, the result is always magical. The digital maxi comes with 3 mixes : Radio Edit, Atmosphere Radio Mix and Gregor's Break Da Beat Mix. Fueled by Kitty's voice, which nicely blends with cool synths, it will be out in October.

1. I'm Losing Control (Radio Edit)    LISTEN
2. I'm Losing Control (Atmosphere Radio Mix)  
3. I'm Losing Control (Gregor's Break da Beat Mix)    LISTEN

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Italian eurodance and Italo-disco legends gathered for the first time on a charity single : discover Bandance and their single Guiding Star, and help a noble cause. The lineup includes Ryan Paris, P. Lion, Miko Mission, Vivian B (Da Blitz), Kim Lukas, Neja, Luca Zeta, Nathalie Aarts (The Soundlovers) and Be Angel.
Release date was on 25th June, exactly one year after Michael Jackson's death, this in an homage to the great star.
The profits from the sale of this record will be donated to the pediatric department of the Saint Paul Hospital in Milan.

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A dream come true for many fans of the most famous sex-symbols of the late 80s. This pure-class, superb cover of Blondie's hit comes along with a nice videoclip showing that their so-called rivalry was only legend... and that they really seemed to have a lot of fun recording it ! It already hit the Italian dance chart, entering directly #6 and has the potential to be a hit Europe-wide...

1. Call Me (Andrea T. Mendoza vs. Tibet Original Radio)  
2. Call Me (Andrea T. Mendoza vs. Tibet Yes Radio Mix)  
3. Call Me (T1 Radio Mix)  
4. Call Me (Andrea T. Mendoza vs. Tibet Original Club)  
5. Call Me (Andrea T. Mendoza vs. Tibet Yes Club Mix)  
6. Call Me (SBP Remix)  
7. Call Me (Nigel Neptune Mix)  
8. Call Me (Sirrel and Tole Bassline Mix)  

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RIO are back with a double single, this time not only featuring raps by eurodance legend Neal Antone Dyer, but also vocals by Eliza Krul aka Liz Kay. Produced as usual by Manian and Yanou, allying sunny vocals to an infectious groove, this gem is a real shaker. Both tracks are featured on RIO's first album Shine On.

1. Something About You  
2. Watching You  
3. Something About You (Extended Mix)  
4. Watching You (Extended Mix)  

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Featuring soulful vocals by Stefania del Prete aka LaFaux, this refreshing new cover of a song originally released by 3rd Nation is a very nice electro track, coming along with an impressive number of airplay and club remixes, to fit every party needs, and a bonus track entitled I Do.

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Swiss DJ and producer Yves Larock is back with a summer house anthem featuring Jaba's raw voice (Jaba was already featured on Larock's biggest hit Rise Up). The remixes range from 90s house/garage to the most up-to date electro. A fresh and uplifiting song to party all summer long !

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After Nothing Compares To You, Consoul Trainin' (aka John Stephanel, aka John Efthimiou) is back with a nice smoothly uplifting tune with a lovely choice of progressive house and chill-out mixes included. Smooth and floaty, still featuring Greek vocalist Joan Kolova, a must for a relaxing summer ! Also includes as bonus tracks a new remix of one of their previous single Stop, as well as a lowtempo version of Beautiful.

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Kurd Maverick and singer/songwriter Brian Lucas come together for this electro house hit record. Brian Lucas (who already collaborated with MoD, Carl Key and Toni Granello) delivers hot and uplifting vocals, combined with a smooth polished production. My favourite remix is the David Tort remix. A package for every hour of your club night ! Just the tonic you'll need for Summer 2010...

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Fedo Mora, M. Camurri, Raf Marchesini and vocalist Patrick Benifei team together to deliver a massive floor smasher. A sunshine vibe that's sure to have the terraces jumping all summer long. Coming along with not less than 9 mixes for all tastes. Let it be the soundtrack for your summer 2010...

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Featuring raps by diva Sandy Chambers, this is a quite unique and smashing ragga-dance track with accordion sound. It comes with a score of remixes by Fratty & Mancino, Rudeejay, Gambafreaks and Relight Orchestra. The dance floor will love it, and hopefully you too... Sandy shows that she is not only one of the most beautiful voices of her generation, but that she also has amazing ragga-rap skills. With already 4 releases as we have only reached the year's first half, 2010 will be for sure the Chambers year.

1. Catch Me Now (Fratty & Mancino radio mix)  
2. Catch Me Now (Relight Orchestra radio edit)  
3. Catch Me Now (Rudeejay radio)  
4. Catch Me Now (Fratty & Mancino club mix)  
5. Catch Me Now (Gambafreaks vs Holly & Mappa mix)  
6. Catch Me Now (Relight Orchestra club mix)  
7. Catch Me Now (Fratty & Mancino Latino mix)  
8. Catch Me Now (Rudeejay club)  

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An awesome melody, an uplifiting beat, and amazing vocals by house diva Janet Gray, that's the receipe that leads to a hit that will destroy dance floors across the globe for months to come. Bologna-based Rudeejay (awarded best Italian producer at NightStar Award 2009) covered a track originally released by Italian eurodance project Ti.Pi.Cal. The result is just brilliant. After not less than 11 well-crafted remixes, the single also include a bonus-track entitled Away.

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Already heard this voice before... What a surprise ! This new release by Mood Velvet features non other than the diamond-voiced eurodance diva Sandy Chambers. Sandy shows that she still knows how to ragga-rap, just like she did in the 90s on her hit Bad Boy or on Corona's album. The single comes with remix treatments ranging from deeper and groovy to more musical and energetic versions. Excellent vibes, a wicked funky club house tune for the hottest summer nights !

1. Summer Of My Life (Cubeguys vs Marco Fratty radio)  
2. Summer Of My Life (Gambafreaks vs Andrea T Mendoza & Tibet radio)  
3. Summer Of My Life (Rudeejay radio)  
4. Summer Of My Life (Cubeguys vs Marco Fratty mix)  
5. Summer Of My Life (Gambafreaks vs Holly & Mappa mix)  
6. Summer Of My Life (Andrea T Mendoza & Tibet vs Gambafreaks mix)  
7. Summer Of My Life (Rudeejay club)  
8. Summer Of My Life (Max Carlozzo mix)  
9. Summer Of My Life' (Duofreex Dark mix)  

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Energy Productions gathered on this triple CD compilation the best of the best of all times ragga dance. And when one talk about ragga, impossible not to mention big names of the genre such as Shaggy, Bob Sinclar or RIO featuring Tony T (who once visited so many eurodance tracks)... But let's not forget ladies. Sandy Chambers, who is not only famous for her exceptional voice, proved over the years that she was also a talented ragga-rapper. The first and second CD ends with several tracks summarizing Sandy's ragga carreer : from her solo single Bad Boy and her contribution to Corona and Babyroots, to her very recent featurings on d:vision projects Por-Hunters and Mood Velvet. An essential compilation for everyone : ragga addicts, curious minds who wish to expand their musical culture... or any party-animal !

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Top Of Club House selected the best of 2010 electro house and club music to set your summer nights on fire. Big names of the international (Bob Sinclar, Fedde Le Grand, Guru Josh, Armand Van Helden, Martin Solveig) and Italian (Gambafreaks, Schenetti feat Rivaz) club scene are gathered on 3 CDs. Top Of Club House should fulfill everyone who hungers for house beats. So lose yourself in a whirl of electronic sounds, put your hands up in the air and enjoy !

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Centered around the day of summer solstice, midsummer celebrations are particularly important in Northern Europe, especially in Sweden where they are one of the most important holidays of the year. Events include dancing around a huge maypole. Young people put flower bouquets under their pillow, to dream about their lover. This is all Miss June's first single is about. This excellent summer eurodance track also deals with clichés about Swedish girls, not without humor. Tasty and punchy, it has the potential to become a floor smasher.

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For every hi-NRG fan, Ernest Kohl is a well-known name. Taken from his up-coming new album Eternelly, Wen U Dreem is a pure euro-NRG delight, melting the traditional feel to the most modern sound to create a unique atmosphere. It already entered top ten in the internation Euro-NRG charts. The maxi includes not less than 14 remixes to appeal to everyone's taste.
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1. Wen U Dreem (The Steve Skinner Big Family radio mix)  
2. Wen U Dreem (The Steve Skinner Big Family club mix)  
3. Wen U Dreem (The Quantize Chelsea radio mix)  
4. Wen U Dreem (The Quantize Chelsea club mix)  
5. Wen U Dreem (The Mike Bordes Klubjumpers Dreamy radio mix)  
6. Wen U Dreem (The Mike Bordes Klubjumpers Dreamy club mix)  
7. Wen U Dreem (Drew G & Abe Clements Big Anthem radio mix)  
8. Wen U Dreem (Drew G & Abe Clements Big Anthem club mix)  
9. Wen U Dreem (The Carnaby & Jones Deep Dreem radio mix)  
10. Wen U Dreem (The Carnaby & Jones Deep Dreem club mix)  
11. Wen U Dreem (The Elliot S Mister E Dreem radio mix)  
12. Wen U Dreem (The Elliot E Mister E Dreem club mix)  
13. Wen U Dreem (Tom Moulton's Dream radio mix)  
14. Wen U Dreem (Tom Moulton's Dream club mix)  

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Here is another great release by Italian artist In-Grid, from her album Passion (already reviewed earlier). Comes along with a video clip shot on the French Riviera where In-grid appears under the aspect of a cartoon character... Songs is French are not usually my cup of tea, but this is a very happy and uplifting electro-house track with nice airy synths. The CD maxi also includes with 3 versions in English, entitled Stick To You. A real invitation to party !

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In-grid is back with the receipe which made her success : lyrics in French, accordion sound with house influence, and a song about seducers... Written and produced by Ingrid Alberini herself, it was arranged and remixed by Fedo Mora. The result is as usual irresistible. Coming in 5 versions, released in 2009, it had a lot of success in Poland, and In-grid was even invited to perform it in Sopot Festival.

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Cisky & Soncini are Francesco Mantovani and Paolo Soncini. Their new single Hit Cabassa is an instrumental track featuring a lovely crystalline synth melody. The first remixes are very airy and delicate, whereas the C&S Alternative mix adds some beefier synths and beat.

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Some familiar eurodance names appear among the credits : Andrea Prezioso and Marvin among the remixers, and Daniela Galli aka Dhany among the writers... A message of hope and peace produced by Stefano Gambarelli aka Gambafreaks, and carried by Karly's soulful and amazing voice, over a selection of stunning grooves lovingly tailored by a heavyweight collection of remixers. Comes along with not less than 11 remixes to fit any electro addict's taste.

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James Manoro comes from Switzerland, with Italian roots from a Sicilian father. He took part to musicals, studio recordings and was lead singer in a pop band, but had always been fascinated by Italo Disco, which lead him to a successful collaboration with his current label White Rose Records.

2 years after his previous single On My Mind, he comes back with Another Lie, another true euro-disco track. Who said that Italo disco was dead ? The single is only available as vinyl, and will be later released on all known mp3 online shops.

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The single comes with the original radio edit (acoustic and rather slow), followed by 5 different nice uptempo mixes. It ends with Instrumental riffs and an acapella version. A nice and catchy chorus that you'll soon sing along, Sasha's raw voice, sexy dreamy French vocals by Diane Fleri, uplifting electro synths, contribute to create a nice summer feeling. My 2 favourites : without hesitation the Rivaz radio edit and the Rivaz riff mix !

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A production by Davide Riva (JK, Whigfield) in collaboration with Nicola "NS" Schenetti. A quite minimalistic and hypnotic tune, with a discrete homage to Gloria Gaynor's I Will Survive. And, for delicate ears, there are even 3 censored versions :-)

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Dogshift aka Federico Perra is based in Cagliari, in Sardegna, Italy. His first single as Dogshift is a quite soothing instrumental song, between electro-house and progressive, with airy synths, which will transport you to other worlds and back.

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DJ and producer Francesco Rossi started deejaying at the age of 14. He is currently working on his first album which is expected to be launched by 2010.
Princesa is an intrumental single, quite minimalistic, with heavy tribal drums, a few melancolic notes, and samples of singing voices at the background.

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This EP is a collection of critically acclaimed Stefano Gambarelli aka Gambafreaks's 4 latest songs featuring vocals by Nicole : Everybody Love, Never Say Never, Natural Womam and Freedom. A collection of hot club house tracks layered with Nicole's signature, subtle bass growl carrying the groove until the vocals drop. My personal favourite : the Lori B Vanity Kills mix of Never Say Never, especially the intro.

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DJ, producer and remixer, Stefano Gamma has been present on the Italian scene since the end of the 80s. He worked with many names of the dance scene, among others some eurodance voices such as Jenny B, Michelle Weeks and Ann-Marie Smith.

Love Is The Boss features vocals by Martin Michaelson. The CD contains 7 versions (including 3 mixes by Benny Benassi, with the metallic sound which became his distincting mark), plus some "DJ tools" and an acapella version. A fine house music release.

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In 2001, In-grid scored a huge hit with Tu Es Foutu. This was the beginning a very successful carreer, leading her to become one of the key figures on the Italo-house scene. She is back with her fourth studio album, completely sung in French, released at the very beginning of 2010. I am usually not very keen on songs in French, but this is a very good dance album, sure to delight all In-Grid's fans.

It starts with the current single Les Fous, a real invitation to party. Then, another of her hits, Le dragueur, with its accordion theme reminding of Tu Es Foutu. The action continues with Amour Ma Passion, a real electro declaration of love. Afterwards, we have the very catchy Chaos. Movie Star is a slammin' uptempo track. Next featured in the album is Jalousie and its bombastic electronic grooves. Afterwards, we have Les Jeux Sont Faits, a song about rupture. Then comes the hot and sexy Sweet Desire, reminding somehow of a Mylène Farmer track. Afterwards, the very unexpected and happy track Vive Le Swing. Then, the midtempo track C'est L'amour. Follows Le Cri Du Coeur, a nice dance track with a strong oriental touch. Afterwards, the brilliant Tout Pour Toi. We then have Papillonne Sur Moi, a happy song with a hard to classify style. A Ma Facon sounds very retro too, with its reggae beat and its accordion sound. The album closes with Tu Es La?, an uplifting track featuring Pochill, first released as a single back in 2005.

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Look Twice are back with a revamped version of their classic hit Move That Body. The song takes on today's electro style, while still paying homage to the older fans with the classic rap + female vocals, finding an equilibrium that will allow new fans to enjoy it, while not alienating the older ones. A must-have for every party, soon to be released...

1. Move That Body (Radio Edit)  
2. Move That Body (Extended)  
3. Move That Body (Shine DJ's UK Remix)  
4. Move That Body (Shine DJ's UK Remix Radio Cut)  

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The Harlem Hustlers are Italian DJs and producers Massimo Berardi and Roberto Masutti. Their new single is a very interesting electro tracks featuring soulful and warm vocals by American diva Linda Lee Hopkins, famous for collaborating with big names such as Cerrone and Bob Sinclar (The Beat Goes On)... and even Ray Charles. Including not less than 10 remixes, a fistful of grooves, the package offers something for any lover of nowadays electronic music.

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Experience of Music finally come back with a new track ! Featuring vocals by Kitty, their new vocalist, this is an uplifting and very sunny song, perfect for a summer hit. The B.M Radio Version brilliantly combines eurodance and handsup. The BM Club mix really sounds like 90s eurodance. One of the best tracks of 2010 so far. Out on 26 March 2010.

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One year later, Eurodance Universe comes back with the same concept. More than 12 years of eurodance, europop and Italo gathered on this double unmixed CD. From Da Blitz to Gaya, from Aladino to Koros, it even takes a little venture into foreign eurodance, since you'll also find a track by DJ Bobo and another one by Le Click.

Instead of taking the slippery slope to focus only on the most well-known hits, this compilation allows you to discover the finest and rarest tracks. Intended for everyone, from newbies to experts.

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Eurodance Universe is a double CD compilation tracing "eurodance history through hits and rarities". You'll find on these 2 CDs the most well-known names of Italo and eurodance (Lady Violet, JK, Da Blitz, Eiffel 65, Gabri Ponte, Blue Beat, Mephisto...) but also some very nice tracks that you probably never heard before. In total, 40 brillant tracks selected by producer Cristiano Borsa. Released in 2008, this must-have compilation is still available.

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