Tony Valor feat. Li Na - To The Top

Released earlier this year, this infectious R&B/Dance/Pop song has begun to get some attention. This is the teen singer's latest single. It is a collaboration with Chinese singer Li Na. The song is super catchy in its original version. The song truly shines via its remixes. Giuseppe D's remix with its chunky bassline is at a similar tempo as the original and takes some of Li Na's ad libs and backing vocals and turns them into an alternate hook. James Anthony's mix is more club-oriented.

-Listen to the original here (YouTube)
-Listen to Giuseppe D's mix here (YouTube)
-Listen to James Anthony's remix here (YouTube)
-Purchase the single here (iTunes)

Grade: A

Tony Moran feat Debby Holiday - I Like You

Tony Moran has teamed up with Dance diva Debby Holiday to cover Phyllis Nelson's 1985 hit "I Like You". The main version produced by Tony and longtime collaborator Warren Rigg is an uplifting peakhour masterpiece. Debby's vocals are mesmerizing. There are additional remixes by Edson Pride with Leandro Moraes, James Anthony, Nick Bertossi, Phil B with Andy Allder, and Twisted Dee. Edson Pride and Leandro Moraes keep the peakhour vibe of the main mix, however, there's is a tad harder. James Anthony's mixes are much darker and have some dazzling, Trancey synths. Nick Bertossi's mix is more tribal and has some well-timed electro buildups and breakdowns. Phil B & Andy Allder provide a Hi Nrg meets Electro House mix which has a slight 80s vibe. It has a deep bassline. Twisted Dee's mix has a big room Trance flavor to it as well. Every single remix is great with the main one being the best of the bunch, but all are thoroughly enjoyable.

Listen to clips of all the mixes and purchase the single here (Beatport)

Grade: A

Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle (James Anthony's Big Room Bassline Mix)

This is one of her most iconic songs from the Control album. Originally released in 1987, the song peaked at #14 on the Hot 100, yet its legacy goes beyond the chart position. The Shep Pettibone remix heard in the video is the most famous version of it. The song was also remixed by Danny Tenaglia in 1996 when her Design Of  A Decade hits collection was released. The song has been given a makeover just in time for the new year by James Anthony. He re-created the amazing bassline from the original while adding plenty of hard beats and chugging synths. Only a handful of vocals have been used, specifically from the first verse, the chorus, and some ad libs.

Listen to the mix and download it here:


Grade: A