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

Suzanne Palmer - Fame

Nearly a few months have passed since DJ Bill Bennett brought us an anthemic cover of Big Pig's "Breakaway" featuring the vocals of Inaya Day. Another cover will be the followup. This time it is "Fame" originally by Irene Cara. Circuit diva Suzanne Palmer is the vocalist on this one. Some have said it was almost blasphemy to cover such a classic. The same has been said about many covers that turned out fine. And this one is no exception. Ms. Palmer nails it. Comparisons will definitely be made between the original and this new cover, but this cover is totally comparable. A release of this cover with some additional club-ready mixes by Bill Bennett will happen in a few weeks. This is yet another single off of his forthcoming mega album Big Muscle Of The Rhythm. Songs featuring the vocals of Thea Austin, Pepper MaShay, Lonnie Gordon, Celeda, Marty Thomas, Noa Tylo and others will be on the album. Check out the radio mix at Bill's MySpace.

Grade: A-