Prince - Rock and Roll Affair (Remixes)

The legendary R8B/Funk/Rock's throwback single has a remix package. Official remixes of his songs have been especially rare in the last few years. Swiss House impresario Jamie Lewis who had done remixes of Prince's "Dance 4 Me" in 2011 provides 2 different sets of mixes. The Club Mix is a big room styled mix with large synths and plenty of bass. The vocals are hypnotic and fit well with the production. The Stripped Down mix has a similarly hard beat, but the addition of recreated Disco/Funk instrumental elements straight out of Prince's early 80s work gives this one a major edge. This one just works a lot better. The extended instrumental guitar break is so lovely and unexpected. Also included on the package are edits of the two Jamie mixes, the radio edit of the original, and an extended version. Overall, the Stripped Down mix is the best of the bunch.

-Listen to clips of all the versions and purchase here (Beatport)

Grade: A+ (for the Stripped Down mix)

Prince - Dance 4 Me (Remixes)

This song is from his 2009 IMPLSoUND album which was released exclusively through Target stores in the U.S. The song has many of the sounds that have been long associated with the legend throughout his illustrious career from the drums or the pitched up vocals (especially as part of his "Camille" recordings). It's a funky Dance number that could have easily appeared on one of his albums from the 80s. There are some remixes by Jamie Lewis, David Alexander, and Brian Matrix. Jamie Lewis' mix has a Disco/Funky House feel with a hint of Electro. David Alexander's is a full on Electro mix. Brian Matrix's has a circuit feel to it. The Dominatrix and Tribal Drum mixes are just funkier versions of the original. Overall, the Jamie Lewis mix is the best of the bunch.

Listen to the mixes:
Prince "Dance 4 Me" by Purple Music

Grade: B+