First Choice - Double Cross

This is one of the most sampled songs from the legendary Salsoul record label, particularly the "took my love away" part. A brand new remix has been done by Eli Escobar. He manages to maintain the integrity of the original while updating it slightly. The new mix has an 80s R&B/Disco feel which is fitting.

-Listen to the Original 12" mix here (YouTube)
-Listen to the Larry Levan remix here (YouTube)
-Listen to the Danny Tenaglia mix here (YouTube)
-Listen to the Eli Escobar remix here (YouTube)

Purchase the Eli Escobar remix here (Beatport)

Grade: A-

Enigma - Sadeness Part 1 (Serving Ovahness Remix)

The sensual, spiritual track was a number one hit around the world. It combined Gregorian chants, breathy female vocals, club beats, and lyrics speaking of controversial writer Marquis De Sade. Newcomer DJ/remixer/producer Serving Ovahness has given the classic a makeover in the vein of mid 90s mega club Twilo. Danny Tenaglia, John Digweed, Junior Vasquez, and Sasha were some of the club's most famous resident DJs. This song has a deep production with tribal beats, big synths, some cool narrations by Lula (from her own song "Twilo" which was an ode to the club), and of course some selected bits from the Enigma song. Despite the original version being the basis for the mix, it all blends beautifully with the new production.

Serving has made this remix downloadable for a limited time.

Grade: A

Yoko Ono - Walking On Thin Ice 2013

The final mix of this song with the mysterious, ominous-sounding vocals was produced hours before her late husband John Lennon was tragically murdered. The song was one of her biggest and most well known hits. It was given remixes by Danny Tenaglia, Eric Kupper with François Kevorkian, Felix Da Housecat, Orange Factory, Pet Shop Boys, Peter Rauhofer, and Rui Da Silva in 2003.

Now it is back a decade later with brand new mixes Danny Tenaglia, Dave Aude, Emjae, Ralphi Rosario, and R3hab. Danny's new mixes are a throwback to his work with Peter Daou in the mid 90s. His 'Grand Ballroom mix' starts off with a lush, nearly 3 minute downtempo introduction before the tribal beats come in. His 'Give Ice A Chance Mix' is slightly shorter, omitting the downtempo intro. It has been many years since he has done mixes in this style. Dave Aude's piano-based mixes are lovely too. Emjae's are pleasant too with the "Love Is Gone"-styled piano melody. Ralphi Rosario delivers his usual tribal anthem. R3hab's has some pretty sections but it gets really noisy quickly.

Overall, Danny Tenaglia, Dave Aude, and Emjae's are the best of the bunch.

Full streams of all the mixes can be heard on Yoko's website

Purchase here:
Part 1 on Beatport, Part 1 on iTunes
Part 2 on iTunes

Grade: A 

Jei - I'm Ready (Remixes)

This is the latest single from the former reality TV star. Produced by Oba Frank Lords, this club track is a great throwback to the halcyon days of 90s House music. Jei delightfully channels the vocal style of La India, La Princesa de la Salsa who was known for this type of belting on House songs. Oba's main mix is sparse and tribal recalling Danny Tenaglia's Twilo era mixes. Danny G, Murk, and QBA provide the additional mixes. Danny G's mix is the most current with its tribal/electro sound. Murk do their best to bring back their sound heard circa their Liberty City project. It's straight out of the early Sound Factory era. QBA's mix is really deep and dark, also in the vein of mid 90s Danny Tenaglia and Peter Rauhofer. Overall, all of the versions are great.

-Purchase the digital single here (Beatport)

Grade: A

Danny Tenagla and Celeda - Be Yourself

The  club classic about simply being yourself has been updated again. The song's message is just as relevant as it was when it first came out. A new generation of clubbers will get to hear the song, and maybe check out the older mixes of the song too.

The first package includes mixes by Supernova. The SunRise and SunSet mixes are in a sublime Deep House style. The Inner City-styled instrumental hooks are really nice.

The second package includes mixes by Adam Freemer, Lateral Cut Groove, Rob Warner & Shaveer, and Stephane K & DJ Koutarou.A. Adam Freemer's mix is like a freshened up take on the original Tenaglia production. Lateral Cut Groove's mixes are tribal and techy with an extended beatless section.  Rob & Shaveer's mix is in a darker Deep House/Disco style. Stephane K & DJ Koutarou.A's mix is also in a Deep House style.

Overall, the Supernova, Adam Freemer, and Stephane K & DJ Koutarou.A mixes are the best of the bunch, but every mix is great.

-But the Supernova mixes here (Beatport)
-Buy the second package here (Beatport)

Grade: A