Summer Edition 2008 Volume 2

...and finally we wrap up the summer circuit scene with the v2 mix of the Summer Edition.  All I can say is HOT!  In fact, just as hot as the guy on the cover...yummy!  If you're looking to cool down, this ain't the place.  I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I'll do my best to be back next weekend with the long overdue Deep Edition.  ENJOY! Album : Summer Edition v2 Genre : Circuit, Tribal, Progressive Year : 2008 Total Time : 1:19:49:00 Track : 1 Title : Ready For This (South Lovers Drumma Re-rub) Artist : Edson Pride Track : 2 Title : Deeper (Original Mix) Artist : Nick Terranova Track : 3 Title : Control Yourself (Michael T Diamond Immediate Release Mix) Artist : Erin Hamilton The 2nd round of mixes came out a couple of weeks ago and contains Manny's vocal version, which still rules.  However, everyone has been clamoring about the Michael T. Diamond mix and rightfully so.  I can't remember the last time Michael has served us a production.  Apparently, he's still in fine form taking 'Control Yourself' in a completely different direction than any of the mixes between the two discs.  He manages to strip the big tribal beats out in favor of a more electronic approach which was perfect for transitioning to the electro atmosphere of this mix.  Outstanding! Track : 4 Title : Into The Nightlife (Soul Seekerz Vocal Club Mix) Artist : Cyndi Lauper One of my favorite songs from Cyndi's new album.  While there's also an outstanding mix by Jody DB, the Soul Seekerz muster up a little more energy than his.  Either way, you can't go wrong as both do a great job maintaining the essence of the original.  "Shirtless wonders in my sight...under the light"...deliciously ESSENTIAL! Track : 5 Title : Disco Lies (Freemasons Club Mix) Artist : Moby Looks like the Freemasons may be finishing up work on Beyonce's next album.  We're finally being treated to some of their work on a handful of mixes this summer.  Good thing, because 7th Heaven and Soul Seekerz have been on FIRE and successfully taking up their slack.  I'm guessing this may have been done for the UK release of this single, since it wasn't available on the US version.  Frankly, this beats them all hands down.  Sorry Spencer & Hill.  Essential. Track : 6 Title : Middle Of The Dancefloor (Ranny's Miami Dub) Artist : Jipsta New York native Jipsta is at it again with his own brand of "homohop" (the breeding of circuit meets hip hop).  While Edson did the honors again, it's Ranny's mix that steals the show moving it in a more electribe groove that better suits the song.  For those that haven't heard the full vocal version, you should check it out as he flips the gender table around from traditional hip-hop songs.  Fun & FIERCE! Track : 7 Title : Shut Up And Let Me Go (Johnny Vicious Warehouse Dub) Artist : The Ting Tings All it took was an iPod commercial and this little 2 piece indie band out of the UK have exploded into mainstream consciousness.  With great stripped down garage pop like "Great DJ", "That's Not My Name" and "Shut Up and Let Me Go" what's not to like?  It's all about the guitar, bass and drum with a lot of attitude.  Johnny clearly captures that vibe in his Warehouse Dub, shifting the original jangly tune to the electronic dancefloor.  Outstanding. Track : 8 Title : Fame (Twisted Dee's NYC High School For The Arts Peak Time Club Mix) Artist : DJ Bill Bennett & Suzanne Palmer We had a sneak peak of the Edson Pride mix back in May on my First Splash Edition, and now the first set of mixes are out with Twisted Dee taking top honors.  Combining Suzanne Palmer's incredible vocals with the 1980 classic originally performed by Irene Cara was masterful.  Obviously, full credit goes to Bill Bennett.  The second single taken from his forthcoming major label album due in September.  Bill is currently on his "Big Muscle" world tour, so if you get the chance, check him out live.  Watch out for the much anticipated steamy video featuring Bil...