Looks like many of you express interest to determine what's cooking in dance ITALIAN style. Italy has been for a long time bastion of incredible dance music and they still are. Last year I presented you volume 21 from series called "SUPER ITALIA" released by Austrian arm of Universal Music. Now time for the most recent release from this series. Volume 24 hit the street on February 16 of 2007. This CD delivers set of 20 hot tunes recorded in Italian style. The CD starts with "Point Of No Return" by popular Italian DJ GABRY PONTE from his brand new album "Love Songs In The Digital Age". Very interesting twist in GABRE's music. While tune retains roots in upbeat NRG style heavily infiltrated by stunning synths it sports RETRO feel. I am sure you will be thrilled by this new direction. GABRY PONTE also closes this compilation with another tune "Now And Forever" from the same album. I have to give you a fair warning. This one starts slow with beautiful piano section in intro part. The remaining sections are within DANCE/POP genre. "Glide" by VODKA is example where NRG meets HOUSE elements. Cool and sparkling combination. In kinda similar mode is next tune "You And I" by BABIL J. However, this one is still more in NRG side and features male vocals as leading element. Catchy tune! Next one "Cosa Dire Cosa Fare" by DANIELLE DE BELLIS follows exactly the same routine. As a matter of fact most of the tunes in this compilation are recorded in similar style. Some of you might get tired of it after a while, but for others it simply show consistency. Basically, if you like this happy sound you undoubtedly will love this compilation. Of course it is close to impossible to discuss every single tune in this release, but I would like to point out to some other that you might find of interest. Italian DISCO group RIGHEIRA is back with newest tune "La Musica Electronica". Hmm... I am not sure what to think about this one. They tried to bring their classic sound to 2007 year. I don't like the outcome. I am not sure what it is. Is it ELECTRO DISCO or what? Well... Maybe it is just me, you have to justify it by yourself. Well not to worry there are still many other tunes that fit bill of being cutting edge DANCE. The good examples are: "Action" by MA.BRA vs. KLUBNOIZE, "Take Me Back" by TRANCEMISSION (this one sounds actually like SYLVER' rip off, still good though) or "Show Me" by BASSROCKERZ to name the few. As usually I prepared sound sampler. This one features 10 tunes. I hope you will like the selection and music itself. Enjoy the sound! If you want to buy this compilation visit Universal Austria site for further directions.

01. GABRY PONTE - The Point Of No Return (Everlasting Cut) (1)
02. VODKA - Glide (2)
03. BABIL J - You And I (DJ Mauro Vay GF Mix) (6)
04. DANIELE DE BELLIS - Cosa Dire Cosa Fare (DJ Mauro Vay GF Radio Mix) (8)
05. DJ SANNY J vs. DJ ZULAN feat. MCW - The Girl (Sanny J Opera Mix)
06. IKLIP - Turning For You
07. EMYOTT - Musica (DJ Mauro Vay GF Mix) (3)
08. SCREEN DREAM - Coming Into The Land (7)
09. MA.BRA. vs. KLUBNOIZE - Action (Ma.Bra. Edit Remix) (9)
10. TRANCEMISSION - Take Me Back (Eurotrance Remix) (10)
11. DARK ANGEL feat. ALICIA - Shy
12. FLOORFILLA - Up And Down
13. DJ JAJO - I Have A Dream (DJ Jacopo Galeazzi Radio Dream Mix) (4)
14. PHAT PIXEL - Pixelady (You Are Sexy)
15. ROBY PINNA - Missing You (80 Voglia Di Fare L Amore Con Te)
16. BLACKOUT DJs - Tempo Incoerente
17. BASSROCKERZ - Show Me (Chor Lento Remix) (5)
18. RIGHEIRA - La Musica Electronica
19. UNCONDITIONAL - Magic Fett (Nari And Milani 2006 Rmx)
20. GABRY PONTE - Now And Forever (One Night Stand Cut)

( ) - number in parenthesis indicates the order in sound sampler from this album

If you like presented above "SUPER ITALIA - Volume 24 " you will like volume 23 released back in November 2006. The formula of this compilation is virtually identical with same type of music. There is almost nothing to write differently than I did for presented above volume, because most of tunes are recorded in quasi-similar style. Anyway, I probably should give you some tips anyway. Volume 23 brings 19 dance tunes. Some of them are from less known projects some of them by very well known. The CD starts with "Arcobaleno" by DANIJAY feat. ROBY ROSSINI done in GIGI D'AGOSTINO style. I presented you before DANIJAY music, so this tune should not be dramatic surprise for you. It manages to shine impressively as a great catchy DANCE tune. The next one is highly popular in dance clubs "Cyberdream" by FLOORFILLA. I am sure by now you should be familiar with the group and tune itself. Sounds very close if not identical to CASCADA recipe. However, the female vocals is far from as powerful as CASCADA's. Speaking of CASCADA, actually there are more tunes sporting that sound. Good example is "The Colours Of My Life" by PAOLO LIGORIO. I think I am getting tired of this sound, but hey, it is still great dance style. The music is catchy and I am sure you would love to dance to this sound. It is simply overused these days and that's perfect Rx to produce suicidal pills. The originality is not strong point of this compilation, but I think it is not an issue here. What's important, you are getting 19 powerful dance tunes you should just enjoy and not think too much about their originality. After all tracks such as "You Are" by FABRIZIO E MARCO or "Arms Of Heaven" by DJ LHASA (truly beautiful and massive party stomper) bring pure joy to dance floor. There are indeed many happy and quite simple tunes. I really like the simplicity yet great dance music in "Pensami Anche Tu" by DJ SANNY J vs. SMALLTOWNBOYS. Stunning treat underlined by interesting synths and melodic lines. When looking at the names of featured artists, I am sure you will recognize ROBERTO MOLINARO who was previously involved with such projects as EIFFEL 65, BLISSTEAM to name the few. This compilation features his TECHNO-HOUSE tune "Let's Work". I am not sure how much you will get inspired but it. This tune is simply weird. I think, for some of you like NRG sound injected with significant amount of TECHNO ingredients this would be a match. I can only tell you, that club-wise it sounds pretty convincing. I am disappointed by last tune on this compilation. This one is new from CORONA "I'll Be Your Lady". Very dull uneventful fare in my opinion. This small disappointment should not cloud your judgment in any way. You are still offered great dance experience. To validate that statement, I prepared sound sampler with 10 tunes taken from this release for your enjoyment. Let me know what you think!

01. DANIJAY feat. ROBY ROSSINI - Arcobaleno (2)
02. FLOORFILLA - Cyberdream (8)
03. GIGI D'AGOSTINO - Again
04. PAOLO LIGORIO - The Colors Of My Life (10)
05. THE PRODUXER feat. STEFANO SCOLARO - State Of Mind
06. FABRIZIO E MARCO - You Are (DJ Blisco Vs. Zed Concept Mix) (1)
07. AQUALUCE - Tachion Communication (Stephen Hawking Propulsion Mix)
08. STEFY NRG - I Need My Music (DJ Satomi Remix) (7)
09. DJ LHASA - Arms Of Heaven (Ma.Bra. Radio Mix) (3)
10. CALVARUSO feat. GILLES - Make You Love (9)
11. DJ SANNY J vs. SMALLTOWNBOYS - Pensami Anche Tu (4)
12. D-LIGHT feat. SANDRO CAPPELLO - Love Sensation
13. GABRY PONTE - Elektro Muzik Is Back
14. TK - That Dont Impress Me Much
15. ROBERTO MOLINARO - Lets Work
16. DARK ANGEL feat. TK - Dedicated (Inside My Heart Fm Cut) (5)
17. THE DREAMERS - Dancefloor (6)
18. INSANE - Honey Sex
19. CORONA - Ill Be Your Lady (Nowak Vocal Radio Edit)

( ) - number in parenthesis indicates the order in sound sampler from this album

I think, looking what's already happening in 2007 dance floor I should say this is going to be an incredible year for dance music. Today, I am presenting you brand new double CD compilation featuring current ITALO sound. This double CD set was prepared exclusively for Asian market by folks from ARC Records in Austria. For this special project full responsibility takes C.Y.T. from aforementioned ARC Records and his counterpart JASON CHOW from Warner Music Singapore. This is truly outstanding release. I am flabbergasted by rich selection of tunes for this release. We have 40 tunes on both CDs and they all are of incredible value. The music presented shows what are current trends in Italian dance sound. Fascinating how colorful Italian dance scene is indeed. The value of this set goes beyond that. You have tracks that are not only originating from Italy itself, but also produced outside. Good example is Austria itself. The country shown good deal of music being produced in this style. ARC Records is truly a leading label promoting this sound coming from Austria with such names as FANTASY PROJECT, DANCEFIRE, C.Y.T and many more). Other countries are represented as well (i.e. Spanish projects: MILLENIUM and DJ CUAD to name the few). Coming back to Italian sound. You find several names of interest such LUCA ZETA or DANIJAY representing truly Italian sound. It has that fascinating HANDS UP/VOCAL TRANCE touch but in contrary to that style it has lower BPM dominated by male vocals (female vocals usually is leading in VOCAL TRANCE genre). Quoting C.Y.T. this sound was created to fill gap between HOUSE and styles such HANDS UP, TRANCE or TECHNO. The sound has sunny, summer feeling. The melodies are so very catchy and emotional so if you know Italian you would not resist of singing along. In contrary to club tracks that are usually instrumental with some vocals here and there, this ITALO DANCE sound has massive vocal appearance and typical structure (intro, verse, bridge, chorus and synth part). I will not single out any of the featured tunes. They are all simply great. I actually decided to make quite extensive sound sampler featuring 18!!! tunes from both CDs. I really had hard time to select them, because as I said, they are all good. I have to admit that it is one of the best so far 2007 dance compilations. You really have to get your hands on this one. Quality music in one set comes like this very rarely. Don't pass such an opportunity. I am sad that this compilation was release only for Asian market, but I know ARC Records is trying to make this one available worldwide. So get yourself ready and listen to the sound sampler. You are about to enter fascinating sound of cutting-edge ITALO DANCE sound of 2007! Enjoy!

Oh my! What I am presenting today is simply an incredible journey to the best HIGH ENERGY from the past. This release will be mostly appreciated by all of you who might remember classic CIRCUIT HIGH ENERGY or just recently discovered that genre. "Load This!" is a double CD presenting some incredible tracks released by UK label Loading Bay Records back in late 80's and 90's. This label established by DUNCUN FINLAYSON who's tragic death back in 1996 ended prematurely label's existence. I personally own several vinyls and two CD compilations released by this label. These are highlights of my collection! I was flabbergasted that MIKE COPPOCK from another UK-label: Majic Music brought back to life some of the amazing gems previously released on Loading Bay. MIKE being himself originally connected with Loading Bay and well established UK HIGH ENERGY icon currently doing remixes for several UK NRG artists decided to do some remixes of those classics as well and trust me they are stunning! Collectors have been waiting ages for this kind of set, and their wish was just granted! So let's take a look what we are getting. "Load This!" is a double CD compilation with 11 tracks on each CD. Tunes are featured as maxi versions which is great. You have an amazing set of best NRG you can imagine. The first CD starts with classic remake of ABBA's "S.O.S." by LES BLUE BELLS. You NRG mavens will flip over this cult DISCO icon fare originally released on Italian TIME RECORDS back in 1991. I hope MIKE COPPOCK will follow in the future with the volume 2 and I hope he will feature "Sugar Baby Love" by LES BLUE BELLS because in my opinion it is equally great if not even better. The first CD is full of classics such as "Never Ending Story - (1st Chapter)" by OBSESSION (released originally on Almighty Records back in 1991). All time classic and in my opinion one of the best covers OBSESSION ever made. Among other die hard HIGH ENERGY tunes on first CD are "Thank For Being A Friend" by THE GOLDEN GIRLS, "Carry On" by JENNY KEENY, Load This Mix of "Where Were You Last Night" by TRACEY COLE who did the remix of this tune originally by Swedish singer ANKIE BAGGER. What can I say? I loved the original version (also previously released on Loading Bay), but this one is slamming as well. Of course I have to underline presence of SUZANNE MEALS' incredibly beautiful SLEAZY NRG track "Forever" featured here in Original version. It is probably one of the most outstanding releases in the genre that became signature of low BPM NRG sound. Blast from the past in the unmatched quality! I see MIKE COPPOCK couldn't resist the temptation of remixing it. The second CD features his remix co-produced with TONY SPALDING. MIKE increased BPM and replaced tad outdated instrumentals with more current sound. It was a risky operation to alter such classic, but the operation was clearly successful. You can't really do straight comparison to the classic, but MIKE's version definitely has IT factor! MIKE actually done several other remixes that are featured on second CD such as "Time After Time" by PAUL PARKER (it's cover of CINDI LAUPER's megahit), revisited legendary "Somewhere" by VICKI SHEPARD, face-lifted "Where Were You Last Night" by TRACEY COLE (this is hot, but might appear weird to some of you. MIKE gave this NRG tune some progressive TECHNO-alike flavor. Works for me!). The second CD features also such classics as "Casanova" by DANDY, "To My Heart" by MARK FARINA or "Divine" by MIKE HAMMER. The CD closes rather down tempo "Time To Say Goodbye" by ANTONIETTA PELOSI. So I hope you got pretty much good idea what kind of treasury you just encountered. It has been for the first time in history of our EURONRG TOP 40 chart that three songs from one release made to that chart within one month (pos 8, 12 and 27 in January 2007 Edition) and release itself was Number 1 in TOP 10 COMPILATIONS first time it was listed (January 2007). This speaks for itself. MAJIC MUSIC released 1000 copies, so if you like this style, you better hurry. Such opportunities are not coming very often. I have prepared 10 song mix from this outstanding release. Hurry up to get it. Clock is ticking and if you tardy it might be too late!

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