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“Take Me”(D-Formation Remix) by Lance D [Mecha Recordings]
Every sound is selected with an expert ear; D-Formation turns in an utterly expressive, deeply moving track. It might sound best in the cavernous afterhours spots but its progressive leanings, striking vocal, and slow burning break – complete with a breathtaking key change – will fill any floor!  Found at beatport.com.

“The DJ” (Deetron Remix) by DJ Hell feat. P. Diddy [International Deejay Gigolo Recordings]
Deetron edits the outlandish P. Diddy vocals down to manageable chunks and serves up a “French Kiss” inspired epic remix that starts deep but quickly turns nasty with the addition of a never ending growling bassline. The mix meanders a bit in the end but Mr. Diddy specifically called for the long version. Found at beatport.com.

“Psycho Thrills” (Aniki’s Thrill Ride Remix) by Cicada [Critical Mass]
Yes, I know Electro is dead but don’t tell that to Cicada or Aniki. He takes the cheeky vocal for an over-the-top and in-your-face ride and produces a monster – manic, distorted break beats, banging bass, stutter edits, and a break that’s so ridiculous that you’d better be sure you’re crowd is capable of keeping up! Found at beatport.com

– Robert LaFrance

“Rose Rouge”(Vocal Edit) by Analog People In A Digital World [Ultra]
A nostalgic jazz sample featuring a sax solo along with stand up bass and an uplifting vocal comprise the break of this track. A tough, distorted bass groove makes up the beat. And the disparity between the two make the track! Found at beatport.com.

“Flonko” (Version 1) by Steve Angello & AN21 [Size Records]
Sometimes beauty is in simplicity. Flonko contains little more than a carnival-style woodwind sample and a galloping tribal beat. But sometimes that’s all that’s required to truly rock a dancefloor as evidenced by this track’s appearance on all the big DJs playlists. Found at beatport.com.

“Bateria” (Vinyl Mix) by DJ T. [Get Physical]
From magazine publisher to member of the famous Get Physical collective, you’d be hard pressed to find a DJ with a better ear for techno. And his original tracks show this expertise. Basteria is an energetic, percussive workout with micro vocal edits and heavy bass – a surefire win for the floor! Found at beatport.com

– Robert LaFrance

“Town of Sorrow”(Mic Newman Remix) by Bertie Blackman [EQ Records]
A mysterious, sultry vocal is the centerpiece here.  Vocal snippets, rich bass, and mellow techy overtones develop into a meandering break where Bertie takes us on a strange and wonderful journey. This is raw, emotional, sophisticated house music. Found at beatport.com.

“Swahili Song” (Original Mix) by Baldo, Marshall [303Lovers]
Release your inner “Lion” with this African percussion romp with the swing and snap of minimal.  The driving, head bobbing groove builds to a break with an all too familiar sample that is sure to peak ears and move feet.  Found at beatport.com.

“Yes Maam (All Nite Long)” (Trentemoller Remix) by Visti & Meyland [NEWS]
Nice to see Trentemoller back in dancefloor friendly mode while still maintaining his reputation for cutting edge production.  He takes the quirky percussion and call and response African American vocal from the original but adds enough off-kilter bass and keys to keep up with current stylings. Found at beatport.com

– Robert LaFrance