Happy 4th of July!  Hope your holiday isn't as rain-soaked as it has been here in Georgia.  I just got back from a morning run to Dicky Doo's Diner, an awesome place for a great southern breakfast that's not processed, frozen, and then reheated.  It's the real deal.  Sadly, I was dripping wet as another storm came through and it was pouring.  But hey, don't allow my misery get in the way of holiday fun.

I'm kinda surprised nobody has picked up on the cover art for these two sets.  I decided to have a little fun this go-around.  The hot guys were picked up from some Brazilian model website (yes, I like my Latin men) and then I decided to give these a magazine layout feel.  If any of you are familiar with the Men's Health magazines, I pretty much copied their layout format and just filled in the headlines with my own fun-filled titles.  Oh well, I thought they came out fantastic but no big deal.

As for this set, it's what you would come to expect.  BIGGER, BETTER, FASTER ...STRONGER!

Hope ya'll have a fantabulous holiday!  I'll be back next week with the next installment of Beach Party featuring summer's must-have EDM hits.

Until then ...ENJOY!
Album : Summer Heat
Genre : Circuit, Tribal, Progressive, House
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:26:10

* Ryan Cabrera - House On Fire (Ralph Rosario Club)
* David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj & Bebe Rexha - Hey Mama (Felipe Angel Remix)
* Guena LG feat. Maya Simantov - Left... Again (GSP Remix)
* Temporary Hero - Ashamed (Rich B Enriched Vocal Mix)
* First Ladies Of Disco - Show Some Love (Ranny's Cha Cha Mix)
* Ricky Martin feat. Pitbull - Mr. Put It Down (Carlos Gallardo Club Remix)
* Tydi feat. Carmen Keigans - Live This Lie (Let Go!) (Renato Alvarez Intensive Mix)
* Madonna feat. Nicki Minaj - Bitch Im Madonna (Rosabel's Bitch Move Mix)
* Michael Woods vs. The Originals - I Love You Baby (Tommy Marcus Private Mash Up)
* Conchita Wurst - You Are Unstoppable (Guy Schieman Remix)
* Mariah Carey - Infinity (Jasmin's Club Mix)
* Emily West - Bitter (Barry Harris Club Remix)
* SK8 - Vegas (DJ Yiannis Big Room Vocal Mix)
* CeeVox - My Imagination 2015 (Alexander & Cajjmere Wray Remix)
* Giorgio Moroder feat. Sia - Deja Vu (7th Heaven Remix)

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In case you haven’t figured it out yet, I’M BACK! Let’s just call the last three week the Great Computer Meltdown of 2013. This was a first for me based on the last three computer builds. Apparently, the stock Intel heatsinks that come with the i7 processor (can’t speak to the others) is faulty and didn’t connect squarely with the processor to keep it cool. I won’t bother with the remaining details because it really just pisses me off to no end.
This set was pretty much sealed prior to (see above) but once I got back online (yesterday) I picked up some new promos and decided a few in the mix were already old. Yup, in my world of EDM, one day you're in and the next you’re out.
Why bother going into what a kick-ass set this is because it’s Party Favorz and you know it’s gonna SMOKE!
Stay close to the updates either by email, RSS, Facebook or any of the other myriad of ways to follow me cause I got a lot to get off my chest between now and the end of next week. More on that as I continue to post.
Hope everyone’s summer is going swell and I’ll be checking back in very soon with another set. Until then …ENJOY!
Album : Summer SwelterGenre : EDM Electro ProgressiveYear : 2013Total Time : 1:19:02
1. David Guetta & GlowInTheDark feat. Harrison - Ain't A Party (Original Mix)
2. Martin Solveig & The Cataracs feat. Kyle - Hey Now (Tommie Sunshine Live City Remix)
3. Duck Sauce - It's You (Chris Lake Remix)
4. Clinton Sparks feat. 2 Chainz, Macklemore, & D.A. - Gold Rush (DJ Kue Dirty Remix)
5. Richard Vission vs. Luciana - Primitive (Richard Vission Mixshow)
6. Calvin Harris feat. Ayah Marar - Thinking About You (Michael Brun Remix)
7. Dehasse feat. Alicia Madison - Sick In The Octave (Extended Mixshow Vocal Edit)
8. Ke$ha feat. Will.I.

I'm finally getting back to some normalcy around here, but still, have a long way to go.  I was itching to get back to mixing, so I stopped everything else to get this first mix up for the year.  I plan on diving in this Saturday and Sunday to get everything finished up, even if it means pulling an all-nighter.
Frankly, I can't stand to be disorganized, so this will be my primary objective after tomorrow.  Fortunately, I won some tickets to "Shut Up, Sweet Charlotte" at the "14th Street Playhouse" for Rick and I, so Friday I plan on just chilling and enjoying myself.  I think we'll head over to "Joe's on Juniper" afterward for burgers and some beer.  Should be a nice evening.
As for the mix, the System Edition is pretty much what I'm feeling this time of year.  Sometimes deep and reflective while other times energized and rambunctious.  Not having too much time to scout around the different sites, I pulled everything on this mix from Beatport.
You'll notice a variety of styles from Deep, Tech, Minimal, Electro, Techno and Progressive House all thrown into a blender and poured out into a smooth confection.  Speaking of Beatport, if you haven't been over there in a while, you should really check them out.  They have completely revamped the site for a richer experience, with smoother navigation and I can now link back to each song individually.  I gotta give these guys credit; they have done an outstanding job in putting this together.  Frankly, I think they've set the bar for other online music services to emulate.  Well done.
If you're looking for one of my mainstream prog mixes, this isn't it.  I'm guessing after WMC Miami in late March, there will be plenty of it around and I'll most likely get back to that in May or so.  I don't plan another System mix until March where I'll dig even deeper into the mix.
I was checking out Stompy, and they really have their own thing going on as far as underground house music.  Intrigued with what I was hearing, I expect to be pulling a lot from there as well as some of the kick-ass leftovers that didn't make the cut for this mix.  This is a concept I'm not ready to give up on and it should be very interesting to hear the end result.
Between these two mixes, you'll notice a lot of familiar samples being used.  Frankly, I'm all for it.  For me, I like to play "name that beat" when listening to fresh new tunes that utilize a beat or lyric from a classic tune.  There's two back to back on this first mix that uses the same sample, albeit, in different ways, that is still driving me crazy.  For the life of me, I can't figure out where it was taken from, even though it is all too familiar.  Listen to track 11 and 12 and see if you can figure it out.
As the weekend nears, the weather appears to be more cooperative.  Though it's still bone-chilling at night, the daytime is cool and sunny with clear blue skies.  Just enough to keep a smile on my face.  I'll be back tomorrow with the second installment, until then...ENJOY!




Album : System Edition 2009 v1
Disc : 1/2
Genre : Deep, Electro, House, Minimal, Progressive, Tech, Techno 
Total Time : 1:41:11.00
Track : 1
Title : Speak (Original Mix)
Artist : Ee-Sma

Track : 2
Title : Music Is The Answer (Gabriel Vezzola Mix)
Artist : Celeda & Danny Tenaglia

Track : 3
Title : P@ssy (Original Mix)
Artist : Nadastrom

Track : 4
Title : Flashback (Original Mix)
Artist : Wolfgang Gartner

Track : 5
Title : Tell U Y (New Jack Swing Original)
Artist : ATFC feat. Yasmeen

Track : 6
Title : Awake (Original Mix)
Artist : Mastercris

Track : 7

It looks like there wasn't enough for a 4th mix, so this will be the final installment of the Holiday Edition 2008.  There's some tough love going on in this mix, perfect for your peak-hour enjoyment.  Watch out for the Nicki Richards tune; quite possibly the first anthem for 2009.  Another one I'm really getting into is  Sweet Feet Music feat. Soul Sista Shakti with Jeanie Tracy & Pepper Mashay "Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin'".  Packed with exceptional mixes from start to finish, there's not a bad mix in the bunch.  I don't know what it is but there's something about Gays, God, and Gospel that melds together really well.  Expect a Klubjumpers remix as part of a 2nd round of mixes in early January.

Speaking of Klubjumpers, check out the ultra HOT remix they turned in for the classic "I Can't Get No Sleep 2008" by India.  Careful, you may burn yourself in the process.  Altogether, this is one solid set from start to finish.  You'll notice a little bonus at the end of the mix by Kristine W.  Just a little Christmas something for those of you traveling this year to your holiday destination.

I'll be wrapping up a Christmas present for the House heads which I'll deliver on Christmas Eve and day.  Until then, I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday, however you may celebrate it.  Take care and I'll be back at the end of next week for a series of year-end mixes to round out the year.  From my house to yours...Merry Christmas and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Album : Holiday Edition v3
Genre : Circuit, Progressive, Tribal
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:30:50.00
Track : 1
Title : We're The Pet Shop Boys (Ralphi Rosario Extended Vocal Mix)
Artist : Robbie Williams with Pet Shop Boys

Track : 2
Title : Does Your Mamma Know (Tony Marino's Club Mix)
Artist : Pepper Mashay

Track : 3
Title : Bring The Love (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Anthem Mix)
Artist : Nicki Richards

Track : 4
Title : I Found Love (Ronnie Maze's Tough Love Remix)
Artist : Sound Control feat. Michele McCain

Track : 5
Title : Eat You Up (DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious Club Mix)
Artist : Boa

Track : 6
Title : Natural High (Out Of Office Full Vocal Mix)
Artist : Michael Woods feat. Inaya Day

Track : 7
Title : T-Shirt (Jamie J. Sanchez Club Mix)
Artist : Shontelle

Track : 8
Title : Let Ya Have It (Dena Cucci Big Tribal Mix)
Artist : Michael M

Track : 9
Title : I Can't Get No Sleep '08 (Klubjumpers Club Mix)
Artist : India

Track : 10
Title : Womanizer (Junior's Tribal Electro Mix)
Artist : Britney Spears

Track : 11
Title : Sweat (DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious Club Mix)
Artist : Erin Stevenson

Track : 12
Title : Maybe God Is Tryin' to Tell You Somethin' (Element 9 Mix)
Artist : Sweet Feet Music ft. Soul Sista Shakti w/Jeanie Tracy & Pepper Mashay

Track : 13
Title : If I Were A Boy (DJ Escape & Dom Capello Club Mix)
Artist : Beyonce

Track : 14
Title : Hard Candy Christmas (Paul Goodyear's Resolution Club Mix)
Artist : Kristine W

I admit it, I recycled this pic from the one I used earlier for DJ Manikz.  However, his had a pumpkin with a Halloween theme; so I changed it up to fit the season.  In fact, the next cover will also be aped from one I did about three years ago.  I figured since no one had ever seen it, unless you've been browsing my Flickr site, then who would know the difference?  Besides, I'll change that one up as well.  Recycling is a good thing, or so I'm told...LOL.
Moving along and trying to get these mixes knocked out before the weekend's up I now bring you the 2nd installment of the Holiday Edition 2009.  I may be late getting up the third mix tomorrow, but I'll do my best.  I've got some things going on so a little patience is all that I'm asking.  As a reminder, don't forget to submit your year-end picks via email.  I've only received one so far.  So, unless you want me and Discoball picking the year-end tunes, then you better get it in as soon as possible.  The deadline is Sunday and I will not accept anything after that.
Now, on to the music...

Album : Holiday Edition v2
Genre : Circuit, Progressive, Tribal
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:21:16.00
Track : 1
Title : Free To Be Free (Tony Loreto & Jacko TJ Inc. Dubland Mix)
Artist : The Blak Beat Niks

Track : 2
Title : Miles Away (Rafael Lelis Club Mix)
Artist : Madonna

Track : 3
Title : Sound Of The City (Pagano Extended Vocal Mix)
Artist : Kathy Brown vs. White Knights

Track : 4
Title : Do It 2 Nite (Mario Ochoa Remix)
Artist : Rockefeller

Track : 5
Title : I Hope (Giorgio Sainz Remix)
Artist : Housebrothers feat. Nathalia

Track : 6
Title : C'mon Y'All (Tribal Injection Low End Mix)
Artist : Salme Dahlstrom

Track : 7
Title : What I Cannot Change (Bronleewe & Bose Extended Mix)
Artist : Leann Rimes

Track : 8
Title : Let Me Be Your Underwear '08 (Gianluca Ghezzi Remix)
Artist : Club 69

Track : 9
Title : Good Night (Peter Brown Club Mix)
Artist : Brown Sugar & Niko De Luka feat. feat. Dawn Tallman

Track : 10
Title : I'm Done With The Pain (Edson Pride Club Mix)
Artist : John Kano feat. Sarah Mattea

Track : 11
Title : Fame (The Game) (Ralphi Rosario Club)
Artist : Donna Summer

Track : 12
Title : Walking On Air (Ralphi Rosario & Craig J Club Mix)
Artist : Kerli

Track : 13
Title : Feel Love (Deko-ze & Nick Fiorucci Mix)
Artist : Deko-ze vs. Nick Fiorucci

Track : 14
Title : Adios Barcelona (Hex Hector Club Mix)
Artist : Alyson

It's looking like this might end up as a four-mix set, so I decided to go ahead and start rolling the mixes out for the Holiday Edition 2009.  I'm not completely sure about the fourth mix, but just in case...Anyway, I'll be putting these out each day through the weekend.

As promised, I kept the mixes down in size, though I wasn't able to get this one under the 80-minute mark, I think everyone will live.  There are definitely several HOT tunes in this mix and I thought I might get back to my short reviews of each song; so here goes...
Album : Holiday Edition v1
Genre : Circuit, Progressive, Tribal
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:27:09.00
Track : 1
Title : I Stay In Love (Jody Den Broeder Club Mix)
Artist : Mariah Carey
I wasn't really feeling the Ralphi mixes of this song, however I totally love that Jody is showing us a funkier side of his production skills.  In fact, he does it again on Leann Rimes' "What I Cannot Change".  However, since I didn't want to get to early hour in this mix, I opted for the Bronleewe & Bose Extended Mix instead.  Frankly, I'm just glad that Sony finally got around to releasing some more mixes from Mariah.  Her album has not done as well as they had hoped, but her fans still want to hear her on the dancefloor.  Essential.
Track : 2
Title : Feels So Good (Klubjumpers Club Mix)
Artist : Sean Ensign
Klubjumpers appear to be the 'IT' guys of the moment.  Sean's association with them has turned out another solid floor thumper.  Catchy as hell, there's no doubt this will keep the boys movin'.  Outstanding.
Track : 3
Title : Sandcastle Disco (Escape & Coluccio Club Mix)
Artist : Solange
The other 'IT' guys of the moment are Escape & Coluccio; for that matter DJ Escape and anyone he produces with.  Beyonce's baby sister is on fire with her second single which is currently #1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart.  Equally exceptional is the Freemasons remix of this song featured in my Halloween Edition (Take 3).  Essential.
Track : 4
Title : Hell No (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Mix)
Artist : Judy Torres
I thought I'd never say this, but I miss Tony & Warren.  After inundating us with mix after mix from last year's "The Event", they pretty much oversaturated the clubs with their big room sound.  After taking some time off, their back with a remix of this ultra hot Judy Torres tune.  With it's call out hook "HELL NO" this song is irresistible no matter what the remix.  Tony brings back his big room production style and applies it to great effect on this song.  Essential.
Track : 5
Title : Roots Before Branches (Almighty Extended Mix)
Artist : Room For Two
Almighty, the kings (or queens) of Euro power pop for the dancefloor are as relevant now as they were in the late 90s and early millennia.  With it's big production style, amazing vocals and over the top drama, this mix borders on commercial trance that finds the hook and utilizes it to great effect.  Unfortunately, I don't think this song will be the big hit it deserves to be.  Why?  No one has really picked up on it, at least not yet.  So, I'm challenging everyone to drop this in the middle of a set and see if it don't drive those queens mad!  Essential.
Track : 6
Title : Feel It 2008 (The Mac Project Remix)
Artist : The Tamperer feat. Maya
Updated classic from 1998.  Daddy Mac retains all of the original elements making it even bigger than I remember it.  Essential.
Track : 7

Seven mixes, two weeks, and 18+ hours of the latest in deep, electro, funky, progressive, and soulful house music later, I have finally finished the Christmas Trifecta!  I can assure you that I'll NEVER do this again.  There is way too much work involved in putting this much out in such a short period of time.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, initially this was just going to be the final Electro-Funk mix of the year, but it evolved into the final editions of Deep and House as well.

Frankly, I'm just glad it's done.  I've got stuff going on all this week, but somehow, someway I plan on knocking out the Holiday Edition by the weekend.  It's looking like a three-mix situation and I'll do my best to keep everything around the 80-minute mark.  That generally involves a lot of editing on my part and I suppose it's something I need to get back to since I've always done that until recently.

Anyway, I'm a busy bee, so I don't have the time to talk much about the mix or post-purchase links.  I just hope the powers that be can forgive me and I'll be back to posting the links on my next mix.  I will say that if my ratings are a little harsh, it's because I'm getting sick of all these mainstream mixes that keep coming out with weak female vocals that are covered up in the mix.  There's only so much room for Britney wannabe's and frankly, she does it better than all of them.  Regardless, sometimes there is a song that is catchy enough to earn a five-star rating, but that is becoming rarer these days.  I can deal with the stupid lyrics, just give me some great fracking vocals for Pete's sake!  I digress.
As we move deeper into the holiday season, I hope everyone is all siked about Santa's visit in a couple of weeks, as I'm certain he has some goodies up his sleeve.  Don't forget to submit your wishlist for the year-end edition.  If you don't, it will solely be based on my picks and we don't want that now do we?  I hope to be back on Friday with the first of the Holiday mixes...until then, ENJOY!

Album : Electro-Funk Edition v9
Genre : Electro, Funky, House
Year : 2008
Total Time : 2:46:53.00
Track : 1
Title : If You Knew (ATFC Main Mix)
Artist : Chris Lake feat. Nastala

Track : 2
Title : I Found Love (Original Mix)
Artist : Sound Control feat. Michele McCain

Track : 3
Title : Be Your Girl (Solid Gold Club Mix)
Artist : Amiel

Track : 4
Title : Thinking Of Someone Else (Riffs & Rays Club Mix)
Artist : Tinatin

Track : 5
Title : Sex Shooter (Extended Mix)
Artist : Cahill feat. Nikki  Belle

Track : 6
Title : Explanations (Exit 59 Extended Mix)
Artist : Johnny Budz & EXIT 59 feat. Dani Vasile

Track : 7
Title : I Want It (Club Junkies Club Mix)
Artist : Chanelle Hayes

Track : 8
Title : Nice Boys (Wawa Club Mix)
Artist : Amy Studt

Track : 9
Title : Come Out And Play (Lenny B Extended Mix)
Artist : Madison Park with Monodeluxe

Track : 10
Title : Cash In My Pocket (Out Of Office Club Mix)
Artist : Wiley feat. Daniel Merriweather

Track : 11
Title : The Sun Ain't Shining No More (Thomas Gold Remix)
Artist : The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

Track : 12
Title : There Is Power (Thomas Gold Remix)
Artist : Reza

Track : 13
Title : Chemistry (Eric's Remix Extended)
Artist : Velvet

Track : 14
Title : Stay (Klubjumpers Extended Mix)
Artist : Nouveau Riche

Track : 15
Title : Whatcha Gonna Do (Grant Nelson Remix)
Artist : DJ Dealer

Track : 16

I'm going to be perfectly honest with you guys, my heart just isn't in this at the moment.  Hopefully, that doesn't reflect too poorly in this mix, but I'm afraid it might.  I still have a third take on this that will be posted tomorrow.  Maybe once I get to work on the Holiday Edition this weekend, I'll snap out of it.  Regardless, the songs contained in this mix, for the most part, are excellent.  My jewel of the moment is the Fred Conti mix of DJ Bradd & Pepper Mashay "Heaven".  I was listening to it on the road the other day and found myself hitting on the gas pedal.  Thankfully, I didn't get a ticket...LOL.  I'll be back tomorrow with the third and final installment of the Christmas Trifecta (Deep, House, and Electro-Funk).  Until then...Enjoy.

Album : Electro-Funk Edition v9
Genre : Electro, Funky, House
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:53:51.00
Track : 1
Title : Oye Como Va (Bassmonkeys Remix)
Artist : Tito Puente Jr. & The Latin Rhythm Orchestra feat. India
Track : 2
Title : Sober (Bimbo Jones Club Mix)
Artist : P!nk

Track : 3
Title : The Boy Does Nothing (Bimbo Jones Remix)
Artist : Alesha Dixon

Track : 4
Title : If I Were A Boy (Karmatronic Remix)
Artist : Beyonce

Track : 5
Title : If I Never See Your Face Again (Paul Oakenfold Remix)
Artist : Maroon 5 feat. Rihanna

Track : 6
Title : Attention Whore (Bootylicious Remix)
Artist : Melleefresh & Deadmau5

Track : 7
Title : T-Shirt (Josh Harris Club Mix)
Artist : Shontelle

Track : 8
Title : Put Your Hands On (Warren Clarke Vocal Remix)
Artist : No Halo

Track : 9
Title : Heaven (Fed Conti Club Mix)
Artist : DJ Bradd & Pepper Mashay feat. Salsoul Nugget

Track : 10
Title : Keeps Gettin' Better (Jody Den Broeder Super Club Mix)
Artist : Christina Aguilera

Track : 11
Title : In & Out Of Love (The Blizzard Remix)
Artist : Armin Van Buuren feat. Sharon Den Adel

Track : 12
Title : Enjoy The Silence (Original Club Mix)
Artist : Matt Samuels feat. For The Masses

Track : 13
Title : In The Heat Of The Night (Wawa Remix)
Artist : Star Pilots

Track : 14
Title : C'mon Y'All (Klubjumpers Extended Mix)
Artist : Salme Dahlstrom

Track : 15
Title : Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) (Maurice Joshua Club Mix)
Artist : Beyonce

Track : 16
Title : Natural High (Dave Boynes Remix)
Artist : Michael Woods feat. Inaya Day

Track : 17
Title : Pasilda (ATFC Remix)
Artist : Afro Medusa

Track : 18
Title : Deliver Me (Seamus Haji Remix)
Artist : Paul Harris feat. Cevin Fisher

Track : 19
Title : Right Here (Seamus & Emanuel Club Mix)
Artist : Brandy

Geez, I feel like I've been running a marathon with these mixes...LOL.  At least, I'm in the home stretch with only one more to go.  This is a lot of fun, but it can sure wear you out.  Looking at my Podbean account, I'm going to have to start clearing some stuff out to make room for the rest of the December mixes (something I don't like to do).  As a result, the Blender Edition has been canceled.  In fact, after my next post on Tuesday or so, I plan on taking a week off before bringing out the Holiday Edition.  This gives me some time to focus on some other things that need attention (mainly my computer and workstation).  I promise to do my best to split the Holiday and Year-End mixes up into something more manageable and exercise some restraint and/or self-editing in the final mixes of the year.  Really.
As for this mix, all I can say is WOW!  This is holy hotness smothered in some smooth soul and layered with some serious funk.  We get not one, but two seriously smoldering DJ Meme mixes whose brand of neo-disco is sweeping the dance world one club at a time.  This Groove Junkies take on the First Choice classic "Dr. Feelgood" with Meme doing the remix honors is nothing short of brilliant!  I'm also serving up the latest by Kristine W and the much sought-after updated classic by Asha "JJ Tribute 2008" both with 7th Heaven doing the remix honors.  I want to thank a very special someone for floating that song well before its official release.

You'll also notice that between these two mixes, there is an abundance of Richard Earnshaw and Muthafunkaz mixes.  Not only have they been prolific in their output, but the quality is nothing short of stellar.  As a result, they have both been added to my "Heroes" section of producers that I most admire.
Note for note and song for song, this is one badass mix and if this doesn't ease your worries this holiday season, then nothing will.  So sit back and relax, cause K j A M is serving up some serious house music.  As D'Layna proclaims..."HOUSE MUSIC WILL NEVER DIE!"  Enjoy.
Album : House Edition v6
Genre : House, Disco, Funky, Soulful
Year : 2008
Total Time : 3:36:42.00
Track : 1
Title : Holdin' On (Greg Stainer Mix)
Artist : Physics
Track : 2
Title : Sunshine Paradise (Hott 22 Club Mix)
Artist : Laurent Wolf & Soni Dee
Track : 3
Title : Shine (Marcelo Souza Chic House Mix 2009 )
Artist : Luther Vandross
Track : 4
Title : Just Sing (Muthafunkaz Mix)
Artist : Distant People
Track : 5
Title : I Can't Wait (Main Room Mix)
Artist : H&H Soulsurvivors feat. Diana Waite & The Heavenly Choir
Track : 6
Title : Holdin' On (Oscar P & Davidson Ospina Vocal)
Artist : Physics
Track : 7
Title : Good Love (Original)
Artist : Steven Stone & Andrea Love
Track : 8
Title : Dr. Feelgood 2008 (DJ Meme's Philly Suite Mix)
Artist : Groove Junkies feat. Diane Carter
Track : 9
Title : Around Love (Original)
Artist : Marquito
Track : 10
Title : The Night I Fell In Love (Georgie's Fell In Love Extended Mix)
Artist : Nancy Yvonne
Track : 11
Title : These Times (The Jinks Remix)
Artist : Soul Harmonics feat. Rachel Claudio
Track : 12
Title : I Am (What You Want Me To Be) (Schwarz & Funk Remix)
Artist : Camille Jones
Track : 13
Title : Another Dimension (Triple D Club Mix)
Artist : Timmy Vegas & Bad Lay Dee
Track : 14
Title : Keep The Fires Burning (DJ Meme Vocal Remix)
Artist : Kenny Thomas
Track : 15
Title : Tattoo Woman (Jamie Lewis Sex On The Beach Mix)
Artist : Cerrone
Track : 16

As promised, I've got the second installment of the Deep Edition v11 ready for delivery.  Whereas the first mix was tailor-made for the club, this mix takes a more laid back approach to the progressive sound.  It's kind of a chill mix, but not really.  There's definitely some slammin' tunes here, but not necessarily anything you would drop at 4 am in the morning unless you want to be pelted with beer cans...LOL.  Of course, it was intentional to separate the two different approaches out.  This way, after a long night of partying, you can go back and zone out using this mix as your backdrop.
Keeping up the pace, I'll be back Sunday with the next House Edition followed on Tuesday with the final Electro-Funk mix.  I know, I know everyone is waiting for the Holiday Edition and I promise it's coming soon.  I'm just holding out to see if I can get my hands on some new Whitney or Deborah...hopefully the gods will shine their light on Party Favorz and make it happen.  If not, I've got a lot of great stuff for that mix anyway.  In the meantime, have a great weekend and as always...ENJOY!

Album : Deep Edition 2008 v11
Disc : 2/2
Genre : Deep, House, Progressive, Tech, Trance
Total Time : 3:41:49.00
Track : 1
Title : Fable 2008 (Main Mix)
Artist : 2 Max's

Track : 2
Title : Get Up (D.O.N.S. & DBN Meeting At The Beauty Salon Mix)
Artist : Niki Belucci

Track : 3
Title : Hasta Que Salga La Luna (Prok & Fitch Vocal Mix)
Artist : Ricardo Reyna

Track : 4
Title : When I Die (Prok & Fitch Mix)
Artist : DJ Disciple & Dru Hepkins

Track : 5
Title : Everytime We Touch (In Petto Remix)
Artist : David Guetta & Chris Willis

Track : 6
Title : Step One Two (Tommy Trash Mix)
Artist : Kaskade

Track : 7
Title : Murder Weapon (Original Mix)
Artist : 16 Bit Lolitas

Track : 8
Title : Guinea Pig (Vocal Variation Mix)
Artist : Ben Watt feat. Julia Biel

Track : 9
Title : Deeper (Manuel Tur Remix)
Artist : Blakkat feat. Mark Bell

Track : 10
Title : 1986 (Mooka Remix)
Artist : P8

Track : 11
Title : A Lot Of (Original Mix)
Artist : Alex Kenji

Track : 12
Title : Friend (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix)
Artist : Silky Sunday

Track : 13
Title : Love In Stereo (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix)
Artist : Liquid Soul

Track : 14
Title : Give It Up (M. E.'s Amore Dub)
Artist : Roy Davis Jr.

Track : 15
Title : Digital Iterations (Original Mix)
Artist : Escadia

Track : 16
Title : A Love In Paris (Original Mix)
Artist : Ferdy & Edwin Mulder

Track : 17
Title : Electric Stars (Andro Remix)
Artist : Muddyloop

Track : 18
Title : Let's Make A Record (Original)
Artist : JT Donaldson & Giom

Track : 19
Title : I Would Die For You (Original Club Mix)
Artist : Chainside

Track : 20
Title : Ketser (Original Mix)
Artist : Gerry Menu

Track : 21
Title : Les Violons Ivres (Dust Rocco Remix)
Artist : Agoria

Track : 22
Title : Disco Lights (Timothy Allan Mix)
Artist : Neon Stereo feat. Marcie

Track : 23
Title : You Got Me Burning Up! (Raul Rincon Late Nite Mix)
Artist : Cevin Fisher feat. Loleatta Holloway

Track : 24
Title : Last Forever (Vocal Mix)
Artist : Norman Doray & Tristan Garner

Track : 25
Title : Minority (Nathan Cozzetto Main Room Mix)
...

To suggest that this mix is over the top, excessive or, even egotistical would be an understatement.  The truth is, there are two times a year when the market gets flooded with new music; obviously during the summer and during the winter.  Why do you ask?  Because these are highly coveted times to have a dancefloor hit.  It's when people vacation, relax, let loose and escape all the bullshit realities of life.  To have a hit during these peak times generally translates into money.  It's pretty much that simple.

Nevertheless, experience has taught me that oftentimes (especially in the U.S. market) there will be several key songs on this series that will not hit clubs, much less radio until February or March of next year.  We tend to be behind the rest of the world when it comes to trends and new music.  It is what it is and I don't see the brainiacs in the dance industry changing anytime soon.  Everybody wants to follow the tried and true old way of doing business and nobody wants to be the bellwether of dance, much less a trailblazer.  Therefore, it's my job to bring to you some (<---operative word) of the brand-spanking new tunes you may or may not be hearing during this holiday season; if not, there's a good chance you'll be hearing them in early Spring.  At the very least, you can say you heard it here first.

The obvious selections are included like Britney and Madonna, nothing new there (but we do still love our Madge and Brit Brit).  However pay close attention to several personal faves like Honey's " Don't Think I'm Not", Dario Nunez & David Vio feat. Nieves' "Be Yours",  Room For Two's "Roots Before Branches", Kathy Brown vs. White Knights' "Sound of the City", God Diaz & Young Rebels' "Don't You Want Me", Brown Sugar & Niko De Luka feat. feat. Dawn Tallman's "Good Night", Danny Dove & Steve Smart feat. Abigail Bailey's "Doesn't Really Matter" and Pimp Jam feat. Norma Lewis' "Feel U Feelin' Me" which are my picks to click.

Actually, with so much new music to pour over, I'd say everything between the two sets (and there's a lot) have equally as good of a shot of coming to a club or radio station near you in the not-so-distant future.  Granted, these are only my picks and everything here is subjective.  That doesn't mean I'm right, nor does it mean I'm wrong.  It just means after one preview, this is what I was digging, and I hope you do as well.  So, you tell me what YOU think.  Did I make the right choices? Are these songs just the shit, or are they really crap?  I'll leave it up to you guys to decide.
Just a reminder that the Take 2 of everything posted so far begins on Friday and we should have everything wrapped up on Tuesday.  I plan on making another deviation mix, something I like to call the Blender Edition.  This will be something I plan on going forward with next year, but I'll go into detail about that sometime next week.  Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album : Electro-Funk Edition v9
Genre : Dance, Electro, Funky, House
Year : 2008
Total Time : 3:37:18.00
Track : 1
Title : Womanizer (Lenny B Mixshow)
Artist : Britney Spears

Track : 2
Title : If She Knew (Stonebridge Club Mix)
Artist : Lemar

Track : 3
Title : Sex On Fire (Richard Sharkey & Peter Sar Remix)
Artist : Kings Of Leon

Track : 4
Title : Don't Think I'm Not (Saint Club Mix)
Artist : Honey

Track : 5
Title : Hell No (Carlos Berrios Club Mix)
Artist : Judy Torres

Track : 6
Title : Freed From Desire (Club Mix)
Artist : Teo Moss

Track : 7
Title : White Horse (Whelan & Di Scala Club Mix)
Artist : Sarah McLeod

Track : 8

Just wanted to remind everyone that today is World AIDS Day.  Though I don't need a special day to remember those people I've lost to this disease, it's important if only to keep it on the minds of nations and to remember that we still have a long way to go.  Recent reports from the CDC show that the number of new infections in the gay community has substantially risen over the course of the past several years.  Perhaps it's because there is less of a stigma associated with the disease, or maybe it's the lack of education and sense of invincibility among younger gay people.  Either way, there's still no cure and no excuse for reckless behavior.  Protect yourself and protect the ones you love, WRAP IT UP!

I want to dedicate this mix to a dear lost friend Orlando.  I'm sorry, I didn't find out until going home for the first time in five years only to find out you passed three years earlier.  Thanks to all of my "so-called" friends for letting me know ("lame" is a word that comes to mind and one of many reasons I'll never return) and dear ole mom (who didn't want to bother me).  Orlando, you were loved and you WILL be remembered.  Peace.
As promised, I got the next House Edition up and ready to go.  I have to say that I'm totally feeling this mix and the music within.  It starts off with the fabulous disco renderings of DJ Meme and then proceeds to take you on a journey of deep, funky, and soulful house.  This mix definitely sets the mood for these cold, dark days.  It uplifts the spirit and feels you with joy.  Frankly, I think this is just what the doctor ordered to cure the holiday blues.  Don't let the world bring you down because, in the end, it's all about HOUSE!  Enjoy!

Album : House Edition v6
Genre : House, Deep, Disco, Funky, Soulful
Year : 2008
Total Time : 2:52:52.00
Track : 1
Title : Chanson Du Soleil (Sun Is Coming Out) (DJ Meme Main Mix)
Artist : DJ Meme feat. Gavin Bradley

Track : 2
Title : Your Beat Sounds Like (Disco Lips Remix)
Artist : Ron Gelfer feat. Tiger Lily

Track : 3
Title : That Man Of Mine (Keith Haarmeyer Discohouse Mix)
Artist : Cindy Mizelle

Track : 4
Title : Glad I Found You (Scott Wozniak Remix)
Artist : DJ Gomi feat. Louie Balo & Yasmeen

Track : 5
Title : Natural (Original Vocal Mix)
Artist : Sebastian Davidson & Nick Orisun feat. Judy Albanese

Track : 6
Title : Who Can I Run To (Bams Main Vocal)
Artist : Dawn Tallman

Track : 7
Title : One Day (Sam-Project Mix)
Artist : Samuele Sartini

Track : 8
Title : Burning Up (Davidson Ospina Remix)
Artist : Angie Brown & Clemens Rumpf

Track : 9
Title : Get Down Again (Raul Rincon Vocal Mix)
Artist : Malibu Sneakers

Track : 10
Title : No Other Man (Soul Conspiracy's So 90's Vocal Mix)
Artist : Steven Stone feat. Angie Brown

Track : 11
Title : You Got Me Burning Up! (Triple D Mix)
Artist : Cevin Fisher feat. Loleatta Holloway

Track : 12
Title : Push The Fader (Earnshaw & Jones Mix)
Artist : Beatz Kinetic

Track : 13
Title : Why (Original Club Mix )
Artist : Sam-Project

Track : 14
Title : Survivin' (Joey Negro Funkdown Mix)
Artist : The Sunburst Band feat. Leroy Burgess

Track : 15
Title : President's House (Hott 22 Vocal Remix)
Artist : Roland Clarke pres. Urban Soul

Track : 16
Title : Go Now (Triple Dee Club Mix)
Artist : Simply Red

Track : 17
Title : Heal My Heart (Quentin Harris Black Heart Mix)

We now resume our regularly scheduled programming...LOL!  I gotta tell ya, November has been one fracking-crazy ass month.  From Halloween, my birthday, the elections, protesting "No on Prop 8" and trying to get all of my doctor appointments, tests, etc. scheduled before I lose my health insurance at the end of the month has been no easy task.  I'm pleased to say that I got it ALL done!  That in and of itself is a miracle.  Then, there are the mixes, and boy oh boy have I got a banger for you guys!  Originally, I started out wanting to make a final electro-funk mix for the year.
That's now evolved into three separate mixes with the same cover art (in different colors) for deep, house, and electro.  I was sitting on too much good stuff to let it go to waste.  In fact, as I dug deeper, I ended up going WAY over my music budget for the month.  Consider this a gift, because that won't happen again.  What I've decided to do is stagger the releases over the next couple of weeks.  For instance, today you get deep take 1, Monday will be house take 1 and Wednesday electro-funk take 1 followed by take 2 every other day after.  The fact is, these mixes are long, so this allows you to digest your favorite before the next installment.  That is unless you're one of those that dig everything I post, in which case, you've got your work cut out for you.
After I get these mixes up over the next couple of weeks, I'll be working on the Holiday Edition and then the year-end edition.  I'm trying to put up a forum for everyone (that something, something I had promised) but that's going to take a little longer than anticipated.  I'm also now on Facebook and you are welcome to join me there by going to my profile and clicking on the link.
So sit back and relax, 'cause this is one seriously phatt mix for all you prog-heads.  I'll be back on Monday with the next installment of the House Edition (which ROCKS!).  I hope everyone enjoys what's left of your holiday/weekend until the next time...ENJOY!

Album : Deep Edition 2008 v11
Disc : 1/2
Genre : House, Progressive, Tech, Trance
Total Time : 3:03:06.00
Track : 1
Title : The Walrus (Matias Faint Remix)
Artist : Bryan Kearney pres. Spunuldrick

Track : 2
Title : The Cream Always Rises (Cevin's Original Mix)
Artist : Cevin Fisher

Track : 3
Title : You Got Me Burning Up! (Prok & Fitch Remix)
Artist : Cevin Fisher feat. Loleatta Holloway

Track : 4
Title : Exceed (Dabruck & Klein Mix)
Artist : Alex Romano feat. BT

Track : 5
Title : Stay (John Dahlback Remix)
Artist : Steve Smooth & JJ Flores feat. Colette

Track : 6
Title : Ring Ring Ring (Original)
Artist : Kurd Maverick

Track : 7
Title : Say A-Ha (Tom Neville Remix)
Artist : Santogold

Track : 8
Title : Yeke Yeke (Club Mix)
Artist : Picco

Track : 9
Title : Buttons (Markus Schulz Coldharbour Remix)
Artist : Sia

Track : 10
Title : (Go To) Work On Me (Mert Yucel's Deepxperience Mix)
Artist : Mert Yucel feat. Derek Conyer

Track : 11
Title : Moravia (Original Mix)
Artist : Michal Poliak

Track : 12
Title : Rotterdam City Of Love (Axwell Re-Edit)
Artist : Abel Ramos & Miss Melody

Track : 13
Title : Me And Myself (Starkillers & Austin Leeds Remix)
Artist : BenDJ feat. Sushy

Track : 14
Title : Release Yourself (Vocal Club Mix)
Artist : Lissat & Voltaxx

Track : 15
Title : Infinity 2008 (Klaas remix)
Artist : Guru Josh Project

The final installment of this series was a long time coming. I've said before that I don't like to spend too much time on my mixes, otherwise you end up with something that sounds forced. For whatever reason, I just couldn't wrap my head around this one and nothing was falling into place for me. It didn't help that several of the songs I wanted to use made for difficult transitions and would need to be keyed perfectly. In fact, this was supposed to be the third installment and the Take 3 the fourth. After several attempts, I put it to the side. Last night, I got up around 4:00 am and scrapped the whole mix and started from scratch. It's almost like a light went off in my head and the whole thing just magically came together. By 6:00 am the mix was finished. When I started putting the post together, I lost my new wireless connection that Comcast had just installed the previous day. After several attempts at re-starting, I got on the phone with them for what seemed like an eternity to get it working again. By 8:00 am, I was back in business.
However, I had not read my emails yet nor my newsletters so I decided to take a break and catch up. If you can tell by my posts yesterday, I got on my political bandwagon and started whipping out some stuff out. Then my mom calls; she got her new computer and was heading to Wal-mart to by a router and wanted me to be around. When she called from the store, she said they didn't have what I sent her down to get; so she puts me on the phone with the sales girl who hasn't a clue what's she's talking about much less why she's on this planet. At that point, my head began to swell and I was getting a really bad headache. When I finished, I realized I hadn't done what I planned to do that day and started calling to set my appointments for the following week (the MRI and other test results I had just had were in). Having already skipped lunch, I went back to finish up my post only to find I had lost my connection AGAIN!
At that point, I thought about scrapping the whole damn thing. Normally, I would take a breather and go outside and walk around to enjoy the amazing days we've been having, but a front just moved in and it was an overcast drizzling shit of a day. By then, my mom had called back with some guy named Wally (who swears he went to school with me???) so I could tell him what needed to be transferred to her new computer. Then she wants to talk about the external hard drive I suggested she get in case the internal drive failed. She didn't seem to get it and just wanted to go round and round with me (something she does frequently even though she comes to me for my expert advice and technical assistance for her computer).
Finally, I just said, "mom, if you don't want it, then don't get it, but only fools don't back up their stuff; so don't come crying to me when something goes wrong and you've lost all of your pictures and church projects". She then reminded me she was my mother, so I backed down and apologized. Finally, I couldn't take it anymore. My head was hurting so bad that I decided to wait until tomorrow to finish up my post. It's currently 2:21 am and I can't sleep. So here I am finishing up the post that should have been completed 24 hours ago. I've run the cable line straight into my computer so I don't have to deal with any more wireless nightmares for a while.
So there you have it. No "the dog ate my work" excuses for my tardiness, just the truth. Since I'm up, I might as well go ahead and knock out the cover art for the next Classix Edition coming up in two weeks (you heard right). We've got another guest DJ this next week and I'll be taking a breather. Do you remember when I was picking out a new computer for my mom and was all excited? Well, common sense prevailed. I was lucky enough to get some birthday money so I doubled my memory to 4 gigs,

Rick came home from work in a pretty good mood yesterday baring a pound of fresh shrimp.  I'm not sure what the occasion was, but I sure do love shrimp on a platter of ice.  Drown it in some lemon, with Tabasco and cocktail sauce, a few beers and you're pretty much set for the evening.  Yummy!  That always brings back great memories of back home.  Sitting on the deck of one of my favorite restaurants 'Pirates Bay' in Port Isabel/South Padre Island on a sunny summer day and having some beer and shrimp with friends, is sorely missed.  Afterward, the shrimp was coupled with some hot sex (I knew he was up to something) to cap off our evening...YUMMIER!
Now that my head is clear and I've come back down to earth from the previous week's delusional behavior due to lack of sleep, it's time to assess what just happened on November 4th.  With democratic control of both houses, things are looking pretty damn good from where I sit.  The way I see it, we have 2 - 3  Supreme Court justices that have been holding out for retirement in hopes of getting a Democrat in the White House.  Now that Obama is the clear winner, getting his nominations through, shouldn't be a problem.  Without overreaching, I think we can realistically repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT), pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and pass the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act and finally lift the travel ban to this country for people with HIV.  It's absolutely time that the LGBT community is treated with equality and fairness in this country.  We are tax paying Americans and should not be plowed down like second class citizens.  I realize that many of us want the full repeal of the Defensive Marriage Act (DOMA), however, I believe that is something that will need to be handled in the courts.  In fact, I'm glad that Prop 8 in California did not pass.  There are already three class action lawsuits filed on behalf of the 18,000 couples who legally married since the repeal of the unconstitutional amendment preventing same-sex marriages.  Ultimately, this will need to go to the Supreme Court.  Just remember, it wasn't that long ago that blacks and whites could not legally marry and I truly believe that the Supreme Court will view this as discriminatory and unconstitutional, thus overriding every states amendment barring same-sex marriages.  I think our community needs some patience in this matter, but we'll get there sooner than not.
As for Sarah Palin, I say good riddance for now.  Unfortunately, I don't think that's the last we'll be hearing from her.  She's got a taste of fame and a lust for power.  I wouldn't be surprised if she runs for the soon to be open Senate seat in Alaska, though I understand that's going to a runoff.  Now that the election is behind us, I find it rather amusing how her handlers have all come out about what a DIVA she is.  For one, she's difficult to work with and two she's about as smart as a cue ball.  I'm not going to say that I'm an expert on geography, but even I know that Africa is a continent, not a country.  I expect her handlers were better qualified to be Vice President than she was.  You can bet your last dollar the elitist faction of the Republican party cringes at the notion of her running in 2012.  However, she does appeal to the majority of their base (bible thumpers, false prophets, closeted queers and the KKK).  I guess we'll deal with it in four years.  For now, I'll just relish the massive losses of the Republican party and the defection of one of their core constituents, Mexicans.  It's suggested that by 2012, they might even lose Texas's wealth of electoral votes since Hispanics are quickly becoming the majority in my home state.  That's what you get when you beat up on immigrants you dumb asses!
On to better news.  I bring you the third installment of the House Edition v5.

I'm sorry for the late post.  I was pretty much delirious last night and finally dropped just after midnight.  I do have to say that as someone who rarely if ever get choked up over sad movies or someone who has never joined a fan club, I pretty much lost it last night.  I don't know, maybe it was the Prednisone I've been taking since I haven't had much sleep in the past week and a half. I admit I fell apart and started sobbing like a baby.  Now, I'm no sissy, but I just couldn't help it. In case you missed it:
Album : House Edition v5
Genre : Disco, Funky, House
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:31:39:00
Track : 1
Title : Summer Voyage (Cover Me) (DJ Rudd Full Vocal Edit)
Artist : Craft B. feat. Nica Brooke

Track : 2
Title : Get Up (George Mena & Frankie Estevez Fuzion Main Mix)
Artist : Mary Mary

Track : 3
Title : Touch Me (Vintage mix)
Artist : Bingo Players vs. Chocolate Puma

Track : 4
Title : Can't Stop (Joey Negro Remix)
Artist : Quentin Harris feat. Jason Walker

Track : 5
Title : One Desire (Quentin Harris Re-Production)
Artist : Barbara Tucker & Tuccillo

Track : 6
Title : Bad Habit (ATFC's Original Vocal)
Artist : ATFC feat. Lisa Millett

Track : 7
Title : From My Heart To Yours (The Mac Project Club Mix)
Artist : Laura Izibor

Track : 8
Title : Show Me Love 2008 (Soulshaker Remix)
Artist : Robin S

Track : 9
Title : Magic (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Artist : Robin Thicke feat. Mary J. Blige

Track : 10
Title : Smilin' (Moto Blanco Vocal Club Mix)
Artist : Bryn Christopher

Track : 11
Title : Bomb The Secret (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Artist : The Wideboys feat. Clare Evers

Track : 12
Title : So Sweet (Mark Picchiotti Classic Vocal)
Artist : Mark Picchiotti feat. Dana Divine

Track : 13
Title : Pretty Please (Love Me) (The Mac Project Club Mix)
Artist : Estelle feat. Cee-Lo

Track : 14
Title : Right Here (Departed) (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Artist : Brandy

Perhaps it's a bit presumptive of me to post this before the polls have closed, but the current polling suggests that Barack Obama has a healthy 11 point lead over John McCain, well over the margin of error.  If those stats are to be believed, then this country, for the first time in our history, will have put a black man in the Oval Office.  Even more significant, are the record 29 million votes already cast in early voting.  Coupled with all of the voting to take place today, this election has engaged Americans like no other election in history and is quite possibly one of the most memorable events of my lifetime.  If Michelle Obama was only recently proud of her country for the first time in her life, I can honestly say the same thing.

Certainly, we approach that sentiment from a different perspective, but I understand the intolerance, the hatred, the bigotry behind those views.  As a disabled, gay American, I get it from all sects of society.  Nevertheless, I am a product of my Catholic conservative parents and retain many of the same values that were instilled in me since birth.  I believe in the "American Dream".  I believe that anyone can rise from difficult circumstances to make a better life for themselves and those they love.  Barack Obama's rise to the top only confirms that belief.  It is for this very reason I continue to persevere in my daily struggles to find a job, to make a comfortable living for myself and my partner.  Barack didn't give up, and nor will I.  This is truly a time to celebrate.
With that, I bring you the first of four mixes celebrating the ascendancy of President Obama.  Folks, it's time to P-A-R-T-Y!!!  The first half of this mix is admittedly self-indulgent.  It's where the old meets the new.  It's party music for happy people.  It's funky, it's fabulous...it's DISCO!  When I started working on the mix, I didn't have a lot to work with, so I decided that I would reach back to when I started this blog in November of last year and pulled out a bunch of my favorite funky tunes at the time.  I coupled that with a few goodies from earlier this year, plus a bunch of new stuff and some updated disco classics.  All told, between the four mixes, there isn't a loser in the bunch...yup, it's that good!
So, squeeze into those low-riding bell-bottoms and slip on those platforms, because honey, we're gonna boogie 2 nite!  Don't be deterred by any lawsuits brought on by those poor loser Republicans.  Once the stations call the election I want everyone dancing in the streets with your boomboxes.  Get down, boogie oogie oogie, shake, shake, shake...shake your booty like there's no tomorrow!  Just remember, this party goes on all week.  I'll be back each day with a new mix for your weekend blowout.

BE PROUD AND PLAY IT LOUD!
Album : House Edition v5
Genre : Disco, Funky, House
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:19:23:00
Track : 1
Title : Party Train (Club Mix)
Artist : Midnight Express & Sabrina Johnston
Track : 2
Title : Born To Be Alive (7th Heaven Club Mix)
Artist : Disco Kings vs. 7th Heaven

Track : 3
Title : Knock On Wood '08 (7th Heaven Mirrorball Mix)
Artist : BWT feat. Angie Brown

Track : 4
Title : Higher (Stonebridge Discotrax)
Artist : The Messengers feat. Lisa Millett

Track : 5
Title : Love Train 2008 (Club Mix)
Artist : Hannu vs. The O'Jays

Track : 6
Title : Everybody Move Your Body (Original)
Artist : Goldmember

Track : 7
Title : A Tiny Shoe (Josh Harris Club Mix)
Artist : Jimmy D. Robinson

Track : 8
Title : Got To Be Real (Club Mix)
Artist : Electric Allstars feat. Shena

Track : 9

I decided to go ahead and put this out a day early because I'm going to be busy most of the afternoon and expect to be spending Thursday in the hospital being poked and prodded.  Friday I get a reprieve but have to go back on Saturday for about 6 hours worth of MRI's.  I had been in pretty extreme pain for about two weeks, and those dumb-ass doctors wouldn't give me painkillers (something most doctors are reluctant to do here in the states since it's heavily regulated and they have to account for and justify the prescription).  Anyway, they finally put me on steroids which seems to work just fine, but even then they didn't give me enough to get through the day.  Three pills a day lasts about 8 hours before I need to take it again.  I am generally persistent until I get what I want, but won't pursue it until I'm about out.  Hopefully, the results from all these tests (most I'm certain unnecessary, but when you're insured to the hilt...) will be in this next week.
Oh well, my misery is your gain.  After all, there's enough here that I could have spun off a separate mix, but that would require another cover and I couldn't find another image that was high quality and embodied the spirit of the holiday (at least after I was through with it).  As you can see above, this ones takes the cake from the previous two as this guy truly looks like Lucifer waiting to seduce you into some sadistic orgy.  Ah hell, sign me up...LOL.
The beginning of the mix starts where take 2 left off before turning seriously deeper and darker.  No need to worry, it eventually evolves back into the electro with some mainstream goodies that had showed up in earlier editions and are just now packing the floors.  I'm really proud of the overall mixes, including the flow and diversity.
A couple of other things of note; as you can see I'm pretty much finished updating the site.  I've got a couple of minor things to fix, but nothing too big.  I've also re-added the chat box on the lower left-hand side for those that seem to be shy about using the comment section of the site.  If you wanna give it another shot, I removed (for now) the word verification (I personally hate that) to make it easier to post.  I'll leave it that way as long as I don't start getting a bunch of drive-by bots posting crap in the comments section.  I've just started digging into next week's House Edition or as I would like to call it "Obama's Victory Funky Mix" and boy oh boy is this gonna be the SH!TS!  It's chalk full of new and old funky, disco house that's sure to have your toes tapping and your booty shaking.  Now that's something to celebrate!
That's all I got for now; sorry I don't plan on reviewing the songs this go around, I've been up all night putting this together and probably should get some sleep soon.  I hope everyone enjoys these mixes as much as I did making them since I worked my ass off (probably more than usual).  I also hope everyone has a safe and hauntingly fabulous Halloween, and I'll be back early this next week with the first of four mixes for Obama's Victory Mix.  Oh yeah, Sunday is my birthday, so if ya wanna give me a shout out, that would be nice.  I'll catch everyone later...ENJOY!



Update:  Well I just got up and it's 2:00 in the afternoon.  It looks like I finally got the mix uploaded and now need to shower and grab a bite before heading out.  Geez, uploading has become such a chore lately, it's taking forever.  Thanks, Comcast...it's Comcraptic!

Album : Halloween Edition v3
Genre : Circuit, House, Progressive, Tribal
Year : 2008
Total Time : 2:49:39:00
Track : 1
Title : Move (Soul Avengerz Mix)
Artist : Soul Avengerz feat. Zena Chavez

Track : 2
Title : Waiting For You (Midnight Societys Summer Breeze Mix)