BPM Edition 2009 Volume 3 (Take 1)

Okay, folks, we're going to be moving into high gear for the month of April.  I admit I've been behind, okay derelict in my duties of staying on top of the music.  Though it took several days to complete, I finally got everything organized earlier this week.  Over 1,000+ songs later, I separated anything I thought I would use into four folders including BPM, T-Dance, Spring Edition, and System. There's more than enough new stuff to satisfy almost any taste.  Starting with the third installment of the BPM edition, I will roll out a new mix in each category throughout the month. Next week, I'll have the long overdue Spring Edition, just in time for Easter.  I expect this will not be an easy task as I've got a lot on my plate this month, but I'll do my best to get everything released in a timely fashion so as not to get behind again. Initially, I had four demos complete for this series; then I went back and consolidated much of it into two final mixes.  Frankly, coming hot off of WMC, I haven't been all that impressed which made the editing process fairly easy.  That's not to say that the music contained in these two mixes is bad because they're not.  I'm just not hearing anything mind-blowing at the moment. Some of the highlights in this take are a couple of  90s classic re-hash from Pronto (Gonna Make U Sweat) and Crystal Waters (Gypsy Woman).  Both have been updated for today's floors quite well.  I did take off half a star for "Gypsy Woman" because Tristan removed the La Da Di La Di Da from the song, which is damn near blasphemous.  Though completely fresh, another throwback comes from the genius of Bob Sinclar.  His collaboration with the Sugarhill Gang (a hip hop the hippie the hippie to the hip hip hop, a you don't stop the rock it to the bang bang boogie say up jumped the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie the beat) is nothing short of brilliant and complete fun.  Maybe it was the "ooah ooah" that got me, I don't know, but I sure love this song. We also have the long overdue remix of Kelly's "My Life Would Suck Without You" by Chriss Ortega, which is just as excellent as the original.  Thankfully, no Jason Nevins mixes this time around, which would have been an obvious choice.  Another song I had been waiting for since the radio edits came out in February is by American born Japanese artist Utada.  Internationally, this girl is well known and has had massive success everywhere but here.  It's a shame because she is very talented.  In its original form, her new song "Come Back To Me" is a total break down tear-jerker.  Seamus Haji works his magic much like he did on Mariah's "Touch My Body" to great effect.  Also look out for the Tony Moran mix (think Rihanna's "Unfaithful") of this great song to appear on next week's Spring Edition. For the most part, if you're a fan of the BPM edition, you'll love this mix.  There really isn't a bad tune here, just several mediocre.  I think you'll thank me for my editing decisions.  I mean Britney's "If U Seek Amy" is pure junior high.  It's immature, lame and doesn't even fit within the context of the song.  So if you were hoping for that, it's not here nor will it be in future releases.  The rest of the songs that deservedly got the ax put mediocrity to shame. That's about all I got for today.  Looking out my window, I see that our channel 9 meteorologist is once again way off her prediction.  After two weeks of rain, we were supposed to have a nice sunny day today.  Instead, it's still very much overcast.  I am praying for some sunshine tomorrow so Rick and I can get out and enjoy ourselves.  I'll be back early Saturday with the second part.  Until then.enjoy! Album : BPM Edition v3 Genre : Electro, Funky, House Year : 2009 Total Time : 1:19:53.00 Track : 1 Title : Superstar (Show Me Your Intention) (Dagaard & Morane Remix) Artist : Novy vs. Eniac Track : 2 Title : Gonna Make U Sweat (Summer Party Mix) Artist : Pronto Track : 3