James Blunt - Bonfire Heart (Remixes)

Released nearly 6 months ago, this heartfelt midtempo has finally gotten some remixes. The Pop/Rock original is absolutely gorgeous. James' vocals coupled with the lyrics make this amazing. There are remixes by Dave Rose, eSquire vs. Offbeat, Flatdisk, and HIIO. Dave Rose basically sandwiches the original between a progressive House production. eSquire vs. Offbeat also go in a progressive direction, however, the vocal sections are softer, highlighting them. Flatdisk's approach is similar to the Dave Rose's, but the production is harder. HIIO's big room mix is progressive as well and only uses the chorus, but, it's a great mix overall. eSquire vs. Offbeat's ends up being the best of the bunch.

-Listen to the original here (YouTube)
-Buy the original here (iTunes)
-Buy the remixes here (Beatport)

Grade: A-

Deborah Cox feat Paige - Higher (Remixes)

Nearly 7 months after the original versions were released, some new remixes were released today. Carlos Melange, Chris Staropoli (aka That Kid Chris), Dave Rose & Dimitri Tee, DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio, and Paige provide the new mixes. The Carlos Melange mix is a big room Electro/House style that is rather noisy, focusing on lots of buildups and breakdowns. Chris Staropoli's Moroder-esque tribal mix has a subtle 80s feel. Dave Rose & Dimitri Tee's piano-based Electro mix is uplifting and mainstream. DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio's hard mixes are the strongest of the package, utilizing all of the fantastic vocals. They give the song everything it needs to be an anthem. Both the vocal and dub mixes are well done. Rounding out the package is Paige's own new 'Resurrection' mix which is a much harder, synthier take on the original version.

-Listen to clips and purchase here (iTunes)

Grade: A

Inaya Day - Never Had Another Love

This is the latest release from Ms. Day. "Never Had Another Love" is not the powerful, inspiration anthem that one would expect from her, but it's still very good. However, she does sing about how wonderful her current love is. All of the versions except one are aimed at circuit and big rooms. The original is a nice mix of tribal and electro. The Alex Botar & Micky Friedmann and Audio Assembly club mixes are the closest things to a big room anthem. The former provide hard and aggressive tribal mixes while the latter adds a fun rock element. Dave Rose's mix has a tribal/synth-pop type of sound. The Oxford Hustlers mix is the lightest one of the bunch and has the greatest potential on dance radio and in mixshows. Finally is Audio Assembly's R&B mix. This has a UK 2 step, light breaks kind of sound with some of the sounds heard in the Audio Assembly club mixes. This is a nice addition to the package. Overall, every version is excellent.

Purchase the CD single here (Perfect Beat)

Grade: A

Charlie - Love Sets You Free

This is the Florida-based artist's first proper single. The Dance-oriented track has already begun to get some club play. The main version was produced by Dom Capello. It's a nice hard-hitting, but melodic track. Charlie's vocals are really beautiful.

There are plenty of remixes. DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio's continues in the same direction as the Dom Capello one, however, it is a bit harder and not as vocally-oriented. Nick Harvey's mixes are nice and tribal as well. Even less vocals on these, but the beats and synths are just so hard and driving on these. The dub is an adventure from start to finish. The Dave Rose mix has a lot more vocals. It is also much milder in comparison to the others, but it's still great.

A strong package overall.

Check her out on MySpace.

Grade: A