Current Dance Picks....

[Summerlover]

Originally Posted by discokicks

My favourite Freemasons mix, without a doubt, will always be Faith Evans' Mesmerized. Their remixing of this song gave us a current Candi Staton-styled track that is such a pleasure to play.

Yeah, love that too, though I think I prefer their mix of Beyonce's "Deja Vu" & then, of course, there's Luther's "Shine" - all so uplifting
Just heard their mix of Beyonce & Shakira "Beautiful Liar" & not overly impressed - they may have peaked already

[Dayna]

Originally Posted by discokicks

I thought I’d give this a try and start a thread spotlighting some good recent dance releases to demonstrate a positive rather than bleak picture of today’s club music. I hold much respect for Bernie and this website, its members, their love of disco and also their continuing interest in music that moves the soul. Through these listings, I'm hoping to show that the disco feel can still be found.

Still working in a part-time DJ position, I continually hunt for interesting, quality club releases today just like I did 24 years ago when I landed my first club spot. I feel that my situation gives me a totally unbiased opportunity towards music that’s being offered to the clubs. I have no ties to the music industry and no friends who are DJs plus I am relatively free from the backstabbing and peer pressure that plagues so many big city DJs.

My home city is a tiny, insignificant spot on the world map...population approximately 400,000. I play music on Saturday nights at the city’s one and only gay dance club where the crowd is made up of about 50% gay guys (majority 20 - 30 years of age plus quite a few older), 20% lesbian, 20% straight girls and 10% mixed-up, curious on-lookers who hear that the music is the best in the city.

My information comes from the few music forums that I frequent plus I receive weekly emails from dance music websites and music labels introducing me to their up-to-the-minute releases. I spend a lot of time and attention to what’s being offered....sorting thru a lot of disposable, unappealing crap but, just as it was years ago, it’s always worth it when you find those musical gems.

All that I ask is that you approach these suggestions with an open mind. Today’s music is mostly electronically produced but this is what Giorgio and Patrick Cowley brought to the table. I always look for soulful and/or unique vocals and creative instrumentation. For most of today's club tracks, it’s all about the one doing the remixing and there are certain names that I watch for.

I invite others to post suggestions as well. They don’t need to be totally current songs...say within the last five years. I'm going to keep my recommendations to two or three songs each week plus post a link for listening...a picture’s worth a thousand words.

Here are three that have been moving my dancefloor for the past month now:

RUNAWAY- Jamiroquai
Click on the Grant Nelson mix...simply wonderful!
JAMIROQUAI - Runaway

SAVE A PLACE ON THE DANCEFLOOR - Dawn Tallman
Lots of whistles of appreciation when I play this one...Junior Vasquez mix seems to work the best.
Dawn Tallman - Save A Place On The Dance Floor For Me (Incl. Junior Vasquez Mixes) - Traxsource.com - the best House Music mp3 downloads

RAIN DOWN LOVE - The Freemasons feat. Siedah Garrett
With their recently released double cd of hits called Shakedown, they're ruling the dancefloors and bringing back the soulful house sound. This song seems to be the one everyone's waiting to hear on their Saturday night out.
YouTube - Freemasons - Rain Down Love (Official)

Great choices,I LOVE Jamiroquai..


I really like Lady Bunny's new song with The BoneHeads..Called "It's Tonight".. ..I especially like the (ElectroDisco Workout) version
check it out..
The Boneheads feat. LadyBunny, It's Tonight, Oh My! Recordings