Jessica Sutta - Again

The former member of girlband The Pussycat Dolls has been embarking upon a solo career with a series of collaborations with Dave Aude and Paul Van Dyk a few years ago as well as a few solo singles. Her latest single is an infectious Dance/Pop single that is her catchiest to date. It has the greatest potential to crossover on CHR/Pop radio and help her with her breakthrough.

Listen to the song here (Soundcloud)

Grade: A

Paul Van Dyk feat Plumb - I Don't Deserve You

The German trancemaster has teamed up with Christian artist Plumb for this new single. The emotionally charged song is absolutely gorgeous with Plumb's stunning vocals and the electro-house/trance production. There are additional mixes by Seven Lions, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Jerome Isma-Ae, Lucky Charmes & Tony Verdult, and Maor Levi & Bluestone. With the exception of the Giuseppe Ottaviani mix, all the other ones are variations of hard electro house with a trance undercurrent. Giuseppe Ottaviani's big room trance mix is the best of the bunch. It is styled in the way much of Paul's early 2000s mixes were. The uplifting production complements the vocals perfectly.

Purchase the digital single here (iTunes)

Grade: A

Paul Van Dyk featuring Johnny McDaid - Home

"Home" is the lead single released in support of his recently released retrospective Volume. Featuring the vocals of Johnny McDaid, "Home" is really great. It is in the style of some of Paul's recent work which has been more electro-oriented. However, an alternate club that is more in line with Paul's harder, trance-oriented sound is included. The real gem is the Kaskade mix. It's interesting how some of these trance songs really translate well into a Kaskade mix.

A great release overall.

Buy and listen to the release here (AudioJelly)

Grade: A

Jessica Sutta

She has been part of the highly successful girl group The Pussycat Dolls for some time now. Is she leaving the group for a solo career in clubland? No. But she has been featured on a couple of new dance tracks which will be quite huge in the clubs and on dance radio very soon.

The first one is a track with trance/electro genius Paul Van Dyk on the track "White Lies." It's a simple vocal track where Ms. Sutta actually sings. And she does a pretty good choice. Paul Van Dyk's usual melodic progressive trance sound is not as present here. It's a bit more electro house with his signature hi-hats and synths. It's a nice combo.

The other one is a track with Dave Aude. This one is in a similar vein, however, it is a little less vocal-oriented.

The former showcases her vocal talent much more. The latter shows a little more of her sexy side, not that she needs much help already.

Check out both ASAP.

"White Lies"
Grade: A-

"Make It Last"
Grade: B