Tony Moran feat. Orion - I Give In (Remixes)

This song first appeared as a radio edit on the Sugarhouse Divas unmixed compilation nearly a year and a half ago. The full mix had been a staple in Tony's live sets for nearly 4 years. The full remix package was released earlier this week. The main version is an epic 10 minute mix with a massive tribal and synth buildup leading to the hot vocals. Bonnis Maxx & Marcelo Rivera, Eddie Baez, and Ennry Sena & Mauro Mozart provide the additional mixes. Bonnis & Marcelo's mix is suitable for peak hour but is not as hard as the original. Ennry & Mauro's mix packs quite the punch despite being less than 7 minutes long. Eddie Baez's mix gives the song a hard, tribal workout with lots of buildups and breakdowns. An acapella based on the main mix is also included. The main long mix ends up being the best of the bunch along with Ennry & Mauro's mix.

Listen to all of the mixes here:


Purchase the mixes here (iTunes)

Grade: A

Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time (Remixes)

The evergreen classic has been remixed by Alex Gaudino, Bent Collective (Danny Verde and Steven Redant) LordWardd, and Nervo as part of the promo for the 30th anniversary edition of the She's So Unusual album which includes additional material in the form of alternate remixes, edits, and dubs that were previously unreleased on CD or in digital form. This song was also remixed by Eddie Baez and Josh Harris in 2005 when Cyndi remade the song with Sarah McLachlan for her The Body Acoustic album.

Alex Gaudino's mix is the most melodic of the bunch, using all of the vocals and some of the chords and keys from the original. Bent Collective's big room mix is vocally driven but takes an unorthodox approach to the backing melody. LordWarddd's mix has an 80s synthpop vibe. The dissonant melodic structure is a bit jarring at first, but it's actually done quite well. Nervo's experimental approach omits most of the vocals. It's understandable that they tried something different but it doesn't work well here. Alex Gaudino and Bent Collective's mixes are the best of the bunch.

Listen to some of the mixes here: (YouTube)

• Bent Collective
• Nervo

The Nervo mix is available as part of the pre-order for the new edition of the album here (iTunes)

Grade: A-

Ron Perkov - Basura

The circuit singer's latest single is not just about the trash ('basura' is Spanish for trash). It's about throwing your troubles and problems away and celebrating instead. The festive party song has remixes by Eddie Baez, Gustavo Scorpio, and Mike Lorello. Eddie's mix is perfect for peak hour play. Gustavo's is a nice Latin/Circuit mix. Mike Lorello's mix is the one that works the best. It's a full on Latin production.

Grade: A-

Rihanna - Right Now (feat David Guetta)

This is the 4th single from her Unapologetic album. This had also been an early favorite and now it is a single. Produced by David Guetta, Stargate, Nicky Romero, and Tuinfort, the club-oriented song is typical of what one would expect from them. This one should easily top the charts.

There have been a bunch of uncommissioned remixes of this song making the rounds. The two best ones so far are by Eddie Baez and Nick Harvey with Billy Waters. Eddie's peak hour circuit mix makes this a floorfiller. Nick Harvey & Billy Waters' mix has a big room feel but this has a much more mainstream feel. This one improves upon the original considerably making the song so much more exciting.

Eddie Baez mix

Nick Harvey & Billy Waters mix


Grade: B (for the original)/A (for the remixes)

Tony Moran vs Deborah Cooper - Heartbeat

This song was released under the name Diva Convention last year. In addition to the main mix, there are some more remixes by The Degenerates, Eddie Baez, Gustavo Scorpio, Sted-E & Hybrid Heights, and Todd Terry. The Degenerates' mixes are bassline-driven room shakers. The dub ends up being far more exciting with the various loops and builds. Eddie Baez and Gustavo Scorpio's Circuit-oriented treatments toughen things up. Eddie's is harder. The Sted-E & Hybrid Heights Electro mix may work for some DJ, but the vocals just don't seem to mesh that well with the production. Veteran producer Todd Terry's mix with its blips and beeps and laidback beats is fun too. The main version and the Eddie Baez ones are the best of the bunch.

Grade: A

Eddie Baez feat. Zhana Roiya - I Like It Hot

Energetic Tribal House music productions are synonymous with veteran producer/DJ Eddie Baez. He teams up with fiery diva Zhana on this scorching hot anthem. Eddie's production just keeps on pumping from the first beat to the last while Zhana delivers yet another amazing vocal performance. This song is a nice throwback to the halcyon days of circuit, though it will fit nicely with what is being released right now.

-Listen to a stream of the song here:

-Purchase the song here (iTunes)

Grade: A

DJ Escape - Global Groove: Dance

This is his latest mixed CD for Centaur Records. It is filled with a number of productions that he did with fellow collaborators Dom capello, Tony Coluccio and Johnny Vicious. The significant majority of the songs and remixes on the comp have not been released in any form previously.

The energy of the entire set does not let up until it is over. There are some ebbs and flows and changes in the intensity, but it just keeps getting harder and more frenetic. Most of the songs are vocal oriented. Some standouts include the two Sunshine Anderson cuts that both begin and end the set. "Force Of Nature" was given a very limited release on a 12" a couple years ago. Those two tracks are highly underrated. Other highlights of the mix are "Bad, Bad Boy" (which was recently released as a single), "Love Sets You Free", "Sweat", and "Give It On Up." All of the songs chosen for the set are great though.

The compilation will be released in physical form on April 14, 2009. It is available digitally at SoundPost already.

Tracklisting:
01. Sunshine Anderson - Problems (DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious Mix)
02. Erin Stevenson - Sweat (DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious Mix)
03. Salme Dahlstrom - C'mon Y'all (Tribal Injection Low End Mix)
04. Rivera & Schmitz - I Want Candy (Lee Schmitz & Oliver Schmitz Mix)
05. DJ Timbo & Friends - Go Go Girl (Twisted Dee Mix)
06. Edson Pride - Sweet Dreams (Original Mix)
07. DJ Escape & Eddie Baez - Give It On Up (Original Mix)
08. Charlotte - Skin (DJ Escape 2009 Mix)
09. The Perry Twins featuring Niki Haris - Bad, Bad Boy (DJ Escape & Dom Capello Mix)
10. Mena Heaven - Open Up Your Mind (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Mix)
11. Charlie featuring Pablito Drum - Love Sets You Free (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Club Mix)
12. DJ Gomi featuring Yasmeen - Glad I Found You (Soulstice Mix)
13. Sunshine Anderson - Force Of Nature (DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious Mix)

Grade: A