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I apologize for the delay, but I’ve been really busy working on the site and trying get all the back-end stuff fixed after Google left me out for dry.  No need to worry, this doesn’t concern most of you that have been following this site for a long while.  It mainly concerns those that are just now coming on board, and by the looks of it, there are many PF newbies!

In the meantime, I’m serving up a platter of deep, dark and delicious house music with a side of hot sauce to keep it extra spicy.  In fact, the majority of this set is pretty much peak hour, big room madness that explores the darker side of the progressive movement, while keeping the hooks a plenty!

The first three songs come at you like a ton of bricks.  Mr. Malo’s remake of the 1988 hi-nrg classic “S-Express” and Hi-Tack’s production of the 1999 Trance classic “Out of the Blue” by System F stay true to the originals while updating the sound for today’s floors.  The latter is nothing short of sweeping, majestic pleasure recalling the original with layer upon layer of thick heavy synths.

Since we’re on the remake kick I also dropped the Ultra Nate 90’s big house classic “Free.”  You may remember the breezy, bouncy Bob Sinclar take on my recent T-Dance Edition; well Teo Moss and Daniel Shems take the progressive route and deliver something new and fresh.  I was thinking the other day that I may very well expedite  Ultra through the nomination process and honor her by inducting her into the Diva Hall of Fame.  Stay tuned.

Every few years, Ish Ledesma of the late 70s group Foxy (Get Off), takes his late 80s girl group Company B and remixes one of their hits.  Over the years, “Fascincation” has definitely had it’s share, including a complete re-work by the fabulous Suzanne Palmer.  However, none of them ever really stood out for me; that is until now.  Veteran  DJ/producer Giuseppe D. had the good sense to keep the hooks of the original, while giving it that Millennium punch it desperately needed.  On the opposite end, Players Please deliver an unlikely progressive rendering of Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s “The Power of Love.”  Deep, very dark and definitely delicious!

Toni Braxton’s latest “Make My Heart” get’s a series of re-works courtesy of Atlanta records, her current label.  None of the original three that were sent out as promos made the final cut.  Instead, they went with other producers to promote this release.  Shame, because I am totally in love with the Behrouz remix, which is why I kept it in the set.  Regardless, their choices were still outstanding and you can expect the Alexander and Mark VDH production to be hitting up the Spring Edition.

Another BIG winner for me is “Ready For the Fight” by the always unpredictable Young Punx.  While there is a big electro remix by Wes Clarke, it’s all about the Gramaphonedzie (Marko Milicevic) remix for me.

Frankly, I think this entire set is one giant masterpiece of late night mayhem and I’m certain you’ll agree.  As promised, this one is OTH.  I’ll be taking the rest of the week off to give myself a break and allow you folks to digest everything that has already been posted this year.  I should be back the following week with the first two of a year long project I will be starting “Chrome: Millennium Edition (the First 10 Years).  It also appears that the Spring Edition will make an early appearance this year and of course I’m already lining ‘em up for the next T-Dance set, which by all accounts is shaping up to be pretty darn funky.

That’s all I got for today.  It’s hump day, so time to start thinking about the weekend.  After all, it’s all downhill from here!  I’ll be back next week.

Until then, ENJOY!

1. Mr. Malo - S’Express 2.1 (Mario Lopez vs. C-Base Remix)

2. System F - Out Of The Blue 2010 (Hi-Tack Extended Mix)

3. Hatiras feat. Slarta John - Spaced Invader (Hatiras’ 2010 Vocal Mix)

4. Block & Crown feat. Roxanne - Confusion (B & C Pacha Mix)

5. Toni Braxton - Make My Heart (Behrouz Remix)

6. Kim Sozzi - Secret Love (Wendel Kos First Sunlight Remix)

7. Jodie Aysha - Pozer (Zer Zer Zer) (Bassmonkeys Extended Mix)

8. The Young Punx feat. Count Bass D - Ready For The Fight (Gramaphondzie Remix)

9. Players Please - Feels Like Fire (Club Mix)

10. Company B - Fascinated (Giuseppe D. Tune-Adiks Remix)

11. David Vendetta vs. Tara McDonald feat. Alim - I’m Your Goddess (Extended Mix)

12. CyberSutra feat. Marcia Juell - Fly Away (Rossko Club Mix)

13. Ultra Nate - Free (Teo Moss & Daniel Shems Remix)

14. Nightstylers feat. Loridana Majori - No More Lies (Galea & Ruane Extended Mix)

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Before I get into this current set, I thought I would discuss some issues about the Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/partyfavorz that have been brought to my attention.  Several of you have indicated that you couldn’t access it via Facebook.  The only thing I can think of is that my privacy settings were locked down.  I’ve since lifted the restrictions and hopefully that will no longer be an issue.  You can always click on the “info” tab in my profile which has a link to the Fan Page, or you can access it via my site http://www.partyfavorz.net/, where I have a badge in the right hand column.  For those that haven’t signed up for the Fan Page, whatcha waitin’ for?  Whenever I post to my site, it will automatically be updated on my Fan Page and Twitter + I also send out an email to ensure receipt.

I have also added several tabs on my site that I think will answer a lot of your questions.  There is a “premium” tab which details how the site works, there is an “iTunes” tab with very specific instructions (including pictures) on how to download my podcasts via the service.  That’s important for subscribers to the premium service.  Since there are two feeds on my site; one for the “free” podcasts and the other for “premium” you will need to add both in iTunes to ensure you get everything.

I also added an FAQ section which has everything, and I mean EVERYTHING.  It answers virtually all questions about my site, including downloading, subscribing, RSS updates, email updates, how premium works including passwords and problems new users may encounter getting it to work.  It’s all there.  For those that prefer not to read, that’s fine, I’ll be more than happy to answer your question via email.  Just remember, I can’t be a slave to my computer so my response may not be as forthcoming as you might like, but I WILL get back to you.  Odds are, your question has already been answered in the FAQ section, so give it a try first.

Since I’ve expended much of my capital on information about the site, I’ll just let this mix speak for itself.  It’s much in the same vein of the previous set with some seriously smoking tunes all wrapped up in a neat little package that falls just under 80 minutes for the CD burners amongst you.

It’s yet another fabulous day in the ATL and I am so looking forward to getting out and enjoying it.  I’ll try to make it back tomorrow for the final set (which is on the house) before taking a week off to work on some other projects, including the finalization of the Millennium series that I plan on rolling out in two weeks.  I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and as always, ENJOY!

Album : BPM Edition 2010 v2

Disc : 2/3

Genre : Electro, House, Progressive

Year : 2010

Total Time : 1:17:44:00

1. Vassy - History (Jump Smokers Extended)

2. Emanuel & McCall vs. Katherine Ellis - Gotta Get Through 2010 (Smax & Gold Mix)

3. Paloma Faith - Upside Down (Cahill Club Mix)

4. Laura Bell Bundy - Giddy On Up (Lenny B Extended Mix)

5. Spagna - Call Me (7th Heaven Club Mix)

6. Mary J Blige - I Am (Dave Aude Club Mix)

7. Steve Smart vs. Sundance feat. Amanda Wilson - Missing You (Original Club Mix)

8. Morel - Shoe Gazer Disco (Linus Loves Vox)

9. Delano - Feel So Right (Delano Miami Mix)

10. Delerium feat. Kreesha Turner - Dust In Gravity (Sultan & Ned Shepard Remix)

11. Paul Keeley feat. Natalie Peris - Disco Belle (Vocal Mix)

12. Chelley - Took The Night (Grum Vocal Mix)

13. TV Rock - In The Air (GRUM Remix)

14. Bob Sinclar & Sahara feat. Shaggy - I Wanna (Extended)

15. Ke$ha feat. 3OH!3 - Blah Blah Blah (Redlight Remix)

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As the days just keep getting better, so does the need to P-A-R-T-Y like it’s 2010!  In keeping with that theme, I’m serving up volume 2 of the BPM Edition.

Kicking things off, is the latest from Lifehouse.  While we all know this group as the mainstay of Top 40 meat and potatoes rock, their latest effort stays true to their roots, with hooks a plenty.  Jody Den Broeder takes a shot at it, and delivers a surprisingly delicious dance production that even I had to take notice.

We also get Adam Lambert’s second release with the Pink penned tune “Whataya Want From Me” with Fonzerelli doing the remix honors.  This is just one of several great songs off of his amazing debut “For Your Entertainment.”  What’s sad is that ATL pop radio frankly sucks donkey dongs.  This is a city of over 11 million people and instead of being on the cutting edge, we have two pop stations that play virtually the exact same thing and don’t even put a song into rotation until it hits the top twenty.  With no alternative and dance radio stations, this market is ripe for picking.  As such, I have yet to hear Adam on the radio, but am tortured by Kris Allen’s relatively lame “Live Like You Were Dying.”  Whateva!

It’s been a long while since we got anything new from the “Milkshake” girl Kellis, but her latest “Acapella” is simply amazing!  Fantanstic vocals and an amazing production by Dave Aude, this is a surefire crowd pleaser.

After the success of last year’s “Patron Tequila” by the Paradiso Girls comes the latest drinking song “Sex on the Beach” by Spanker.  In fact, I think we may be seeing a trend here that will get old pretty quick.  What’s next, a song about Corona?  Oh wait, that’s already been done.  How about Budweiser instead?  Regardless, this is a fun song as is “Something Like a Party” by newcomers School Gyrls.  Think Britney times 3 still pulling off the little parochial school girl look ten years later.  Clearly aimed at the Ke$sha market, this too will get old.

Finally, I want to give a shout out to the UK’s Rachel Ellektra.  I’m really digging a lot of her work lately and “Playing with Knives” featuring the vocals of the amazing Angie Brown is pure hard hitting house bliss!  Keep an eye out for her, because you will definitely be hearing more of her work in any given club in the very near future.

That’s ‘bout all I got for today.  I’ll be back tomorrow with part 2 and hopefully Sunday with the “on the house” special, part 3. Until then, enjoy!

Album : BPM Edition 2010 v2

Disc : 1/3

Genre : Electro, House, Progressive

Year : 2010

Total Time : 1:19:41:00

1. Lifehouse - Halfway Gone (Jody den Broeder Club Mix)

2. Rihanna - Rude Boy (Tommie Sunshine’s 5AM Remix)

3. Spankers - Sex On The Beach (Paolo Ortelli vs. Degree Reloaded Mix)

4. Hype Jones - Only One (Original Mix)

5. Lady Antebellum - Need You Now (Dark Intensity Remix)

6. Black Eyed Peas - Rock That Body (DJ Richie Rich Remix)

7. School Gyrls - Something Like A Party (Jump Smokers Extended Mix)

8. Back To Basics & KTF - Mamakossa (KTF Main Remix)

9. Adam Lambert - Whataya Want From Me (Fonzerelli Club Version)

10. Kelis - Acapella (Dave Aude Club Mix)

11. Dr. Kucho! - Funkatron (UBoot Original Mix)

12. Hyper Crush - Keep Up (Tony Arzadon Remix)

13. Chris ‘’The Greek'’ Panaghi feat. Laylah - I Wanna Feel The Music (Josh Harris Club Mix)

14. ROX - My Baby Left Me (Wideboys Club Mix)

15. Lanfranchi & Farina feat. Neja - Sorry (Original Mix)

16. Rachel Ellektra feat. Angie Brown - Playing With Knives (Original)

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Not many artists have successfully bridged the divide between spirituality, house music and the circuit scene.  Mary Mary has done it a couple of times, but their output is nominal at best.  In fact, Kim’s songs have been remixed by some of the biggest producers in the dance industry.  From Hex Hector, Thunderpuss, Tony Moran, Junior Vasquez, Mark Picchiotti and Razor ‘n’ Guido, the list reads like a who’s hot of any given year.

Often times it may seem ironic that her spiritual songs of hope and faith would be pounding through the speakers of any gay club form A – Z, but her music has parlayed itself into some of the greatest club anthems of all-time.  With hands in the air, roof raising power, her music transcended into something much larger than even she could have possibly imagined.

Nevertheless, Kim obviously found herself in a conundrum when on one hand her biggest fans were the gay community, and on the other hailing from a religious background that adheres to some of the strictest tenants of the Bible.

Clearly, she had the same problem that Donna Summer ran into in the early 90s.  In an interview she did with Metro Weekly she stated “I get the loudest cheering and the love feels strongest whenever I’m in front of a gay crowd.” “I feel more free [to be myself] among a gay crowd than I do at my church.” Then turns around in another interview with New York’s gay Next Magazine, while speaking about homosexuality: ‘’I don’t believe it’s a lifestyle God agrees with.” Then she goes onto say that homosexuality “is not God’s design; it’s a personal choice.'’ OUCH!

The GLBT community has become the new “Jews” of the 21st century.  With pending legislation in Uganda that would authorize the death penalty for gays and lesbians and anyone known to associate with them, and when mob rules against our community in other countries like Malawi,  this kind of hatred is potentially leading to another holocaust.  It is shameful, if not downright despicable that in this day in age, people need to find a scapegoat for their own failings.

Though I am no longer a practicing Catholic, I understand the conflictions that arise when reality confronts what you have always been taught.  At some point, you need to take a stand and not allow the antiquated teachings of anonymous priestly sources dictate who you are and what you stand for.  Jesus did not preach hatred, nor should anyone allow themselves to believe otherwise.  As such, in the spirit of Christianity, I can forgive her misstatements and/or lack of understanding.  Question is, can she accept and forgive us?

Kim, we’re waiting here with open arms, won’t you come out to play?  In these desperate times, we could sure use a healthy dose of joy.

So here it is, a decades worth of music that lifted our hearts and moved our bodies.  From “Unspeakable Joy” to “Everyday” with everything before and after, this set reads like a soundtrack to our lives.  enJOY!

Album : The Diva Series - Kim English v2

Disc : 2/2

Genre : Circuit, Club, House, Mainstream

Year : 2010

Total Time : 1:40:50:00

1. Unspeakable Joy (Razor ‘n’ Guido Vocal Mix)

2. My Destiny (Kobbe & Austin Leeds Club Mix)

3. C’est La Vie (Hex Hector Club Mix)

4. Missing You (Mindtrap Remix)

5. Time For Love (Friburn & Urik Remix)

6. Higher Things (Thunderpuss Club Anthem)

7. Treat Me Right (Guido Osario Big Room Revisit Mix)

8. Supernatural (Michael T. Diamond Remix)

9. Nitelife (Rivera & Trattner Remix)

10. Learn 2 Luv (Junior’s Education Is What You Need Mix)

11. Tomorrow (Mark’s Full Circuit Club)

12. Everyday (Hex Hector & Mac Quayle Club Mix)

13. Nothing’s Impossible (The Str8jackets Asylum Rub)

14. It Makes A Difference (Tony Moran Arms Open Wide Different Club Mix)

15. Bumpin’ & Jumpin’ (Michael T. Diamond Club Mix)

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With a heart full of soul and a voice that glides effortlessly between house music and jazz, Kim English embodies everything a true artist is composed of.  For over ten years, she has been delivering music that has not only kept us dancing but inspired us at ever turn.  With a strong belief in a higher power, her music encompasses all that is good in this world.  When she sings about finding the strength in one’s inner self or from those that surround her or even from the almighty, you know immediately that she means it.

Her music doesn’t go down the typical route of “you done me wrong” or “don’t let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya.”  Instead, she sings about faith and perseverance.  Her songs are about joy, love, happiness and self worth.  Even when she sings about lost love on “Treat Me Right”

I can’t make you love me I got to know who I’ am inside Cause I know my value I no longer waste my time There’s someone who’s for me Yes it is only a matter of time I’ am strong and can be alone Until I’m treated right

she demands R-E-S-P-E-C-T!  Mind you, not just as a person, but a woman on a mission to spread the message; in a polite way of course.

Kim is quite possibly the most unlikely diva to be honored in this series, but deserved nonetheless.  She doesn’t have a potty mouth and doesn’t thrill us with fancy costumes and jewelry.  No tricks or gimmicks here.  Instead, she captivates us with her voice and her music.  It’s for this very reason that Party Favorz is honoring Miss English by inducting her into the Diva Hall of Fame.  Step right up Kim, your honor awaits you.

I’ll be back tomorrow with part 2 and will discuss the failures of our fallen hero.  Not to belittle, but to provide understanding and forgiveness.  For now, entertain yourselves with the softer side of Kim.  Enjoy!

Album : The Diva Series: Kim English v1

Disc : 1/2

Genre : Soulful, House, Gospel, Jazz

Year : 2010

Total Time : 1:24:00:00

1. It Makes A Difference (Kyle Smith Soulful Vox Club Mix)

2. Been So Long (Wamdue Remix)

3. Time For Love (Frankie Feliciano Remix)

4. Missing You (Frankie Feliciano Album Version)

5. My Destiny (DJ Exacta Electro Chill Remix)

6. Tomorrow (Todd Edwards Extended Club Version)

7. Unspeakable Joy (Maurice Joshua House Mix)

8. Nitelife (Masters At Work Nite Mix)

9. Supernatural (Jonny Montana Remix)

10. Learn To Luv (83 West Vox)

11. Love That Jazz (Extended Vocal Mix)

12. C’est La Vie (Scott Wozniak Soulful Mix)

13. Everyday (Maurice Joshua Club Mix)

14. Treat Me Right (Maurice Joshua Club Mix)

15. Nothing’s Impossible (Nu Soul Club Mix)

16. Higher Things (Jazz n’ Groove Prime Time Club Mix)

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Sorry about the delay.  Sunday was just too fabulous to pass up, so Rick and I stepped out out to enjoy.  Apparently, we weren’t the only ones that felt that way because all the restaurants with outdoor patios were packed.  Car and foot traffic around Piedmont Park was unbelievable, but we made it through to our favorite taqueria, Frogs.  Of course, with the good comes the bad.  The waitress misplaced my card, so I had to call the bank and cancel it a.s.a.p.  Stuff happens.

Fun turned to busy by Monday, and today is no different.  So, I’m going to keep this brief and just say this is one heck of a mix!  You’ll notice the inclusion of Moto Blanco mix of Mary J. Blige’s “I Am.”  In a previous post, I suggested there were no official mixes and then this shows up along with a Dave Aude production as well.  Guess I was wrong.  I also dropped their mix of “Loubitons” by J-Lo.  I don’t know what it is about Moto Blanco vs. Jennifer and Mary, but those mixes always seem to go down like a cool glass of iced tea.  Always delightful and no aftertaste.

I’m working on the first Diva Series of the year, which for the most part is done.  Many of the songs on the first set are pretty old and definitely need some surgery to bring them up to date.  Bounced against more recent mixes, I’m having to take those down a notch so both sides can meet in the middle.  It’s not that easy, but I’m up for the task.  The goal is to have that first set sail smoothly without a highly compressed song screaming through your ears after something that’s considerably more subdued.  I’ll work it out, I always do.

Well, I’m out of here for now.  I’ll try to get these other mixes up by the weekend.  Until then, enjoy!

Album : T-Dance Edition 2010 v1

Disc : 3/3

Genre : House, Funky, NuDisco, Soulful

Year : 2010

Total Time : 1:19:38:00

1. Jennifer Lopez - Louboutins (Moto Blanco Club Mix)

2. Cicada - One Beat Away (Cicada Remix)

3. Soul Brothers feat. Joi Cardwell - Let It Go (Ralphi Rosario Mix)

4. AC Soul Symphony - The Kinda Love (Dagio FVR Mix)

5. Daddy Funk 45 feat. Kaysee - Bag Myself A Man (Rob Hayes ‘Soul n Disco’ Mix)

6. DJ Sneak - U Can t Hide From Your Bud 2010 (DJ Sneaks 2010 Remix)

7. LRM Libex - Liftered (Original Mix)

8. Plage feat. Yana Fortep - Without You (Original Mix)

9. Elek-Tro Junkies feat. Therese - Neon Lights (Wideboys Miami Club Mix)

10. Mary J Blige - I Am (Moto Blanco Club Mix)

11. Maxwell - Pretty Wings (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix)

12. Cheri Moon - Ships In The Night (Soulshaker Original Club Mix)

13. Leroy Gomez - Everybody In Love (Simon De Jano Original Version)

14. Ultra Nate - Free 2010 (Bob Sinclar Remix)

15. Katerine - Enjoy The Day (Daniel Bovie Remix)

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Yet another gorgeous day here in the ATL and all I can say is life is good.  Today I am serving up some more fresh and funky house music.  This set and Take 3 to be released tomorrow border on more mainstream house with a little underground and nudisco thrown in for good measure.

From Kaylah Marin’s massive hit “On the Floor (Oh Baby Please)” and Inaya Day’s “All I’m Sayin’ (Just Hold On)” to Boris Werner’s “Let’s Boogie” (which samples Stars on 45: Medley; I unapologetically admit to owning the original 12” from back in the day) and the absolutely beautiful “Keep On Loving Me” by Dion Mavath, there’s something here to make you think, feel and jump out of your seat!

I don’t want to spend too much time babbling as I want to get out and enjoy this day sent from the gods.  I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend.  I’ll be back tomorrow with the third and final installment.

Until then, ENJOY!

UPDATE!! Anyone that subscribed after the release of the BPM Edition 2010 v1 should now be able to download those podcasts with your username and password.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Album : T-Dance Edition 2010

Disc : 2/3

Genre : House, Funky, NuDisco, Soulful

Year : 2010

Total Time : 1:19:43:00

1. Jason Antone - Ooh Ooh Ooh (Josh Harris Club Mix)

2. Kaylah Marin - On The Floor (Oh Baby Please) (Josh Harris Club Mix)

3. Inaya Day & Nick Jay - All I’m Sayin’ (Just Hold On) (Brett Austin Re-Rub)

4. DJ Junior & Terri B pres. Ms. Brooke Russell - Party Train (Original Mix)

5. Funkemotion feat. Estela Martin - Somebody (Original Mix)

6. Emanuel & McCall vs. Katherine Ellis - Gotta Get Through 2010 (Original Mix)

7. Donati & Amato feat. Dhany - The Real Thing (Hernandez vs. DJ Tyo Remix)

8. Jay C & Shena - The Music (Original)

9. Mina Jackson & Born to Funk - Usay (Ross Couch Illusive Vocal Mix)

10. Boris Werner - Let’s Boogie (Original Mix)

11. DJ Chus & Rob Mirage - Back 2 NY (Original Mix)

12. Dion Mavath - Keep On Loving Me (Original Mix)

13. Anna Abreu - Vinegar (Cutmore Club Mix)

14. Jay J feat. Michelle Shaprow - If I Wanted You (Emil Lanne Main Mix)

15. Kim English - Supernatural (Jonny Montana Remix)

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