Zelma Davis - Free Love

This is the highly anticipated new single from the C&C Music Factory songstress. Written by Bill Friar and Zelma, this song is positive, uplifting. Zelma's vocals are great on this. There are remixes by Mike Bordes, DJ JST, Solar City, Rafael M, Peter Barona, and Barry Harris. Mike Bordes offers a soulful house mix. DJ JST's has the soulful undercurrent but is more circuit-oriented. Solar City's is a little lighter. It has a Euro flavor to it. Rafael M's is more bassline driven. Peter Barona's is a nice big room mix. Very much in line with his recent work. And last but not least is Barry Harris with a light circuit mix which also maintains the soulful vibe. The entire package is really good. DJ JST and Barry Harris' are the best ones.

Purchase the digital single here (Juno) and here (Amazon)

Grade: A

Fredrick Ford - Life Of The Party

After some time away, singer/actor Fredrick Ford is back with a new single out now. "Life Of The Party" is a simple, fun club-oriented song. Vocally, he has improved tremendously over previous releases. There are plenty of remixes by Altar, Georgie Porgie, Josh Harris, Barona & Rafael M, Tod Miner, and G Cavelle Project. Altar's is a light, tribal mix. Georgie Porgie and Josh Harris' are light house mixes. Harris' is more disco-sounding. It's one of the highlights of the package. Barona & Rafael M provide a nice hard-hitting circuit mix. Tod Miner and G Cavelle Project's mixes are electro/house-oriented. Overall, the whole package is quite strong.

Listen to and purchase the remix package here (Music Plant)

Grade: A-