Mix the Vibe: Mix Is My Sanctuary
Danny Krivit
King Street Sounds
A beautiful house mix from one of New York’s masters, this two-CD set of relentless deep-house offers gems Kerri Chandler, Blaze, Frankie Feliciano, Mood II Swing, Timmy Regisford and fellow Body & Soul jock Joe Claussell. With banging tribal beats and inspirational, soulful vocals, this is a flawless mix comp. – Shawn Christopher

Subliminal Sessions Two
Harry “Choo Choo” Romero
Subliminal
Forget Paris’ Dimitri and his tongue-in-cheek funk: Harry “Choo Choo” Romero spins real international playboy music – primal, gritty, and aggressively slow. On this, the second installment in Subliminal’s DJ mixed series, the gifted producer perfectly reflects the label’s developing sound – less about loops, more about bass. In Romero’s world, funk is electric, “fuck” is a required addition to almost any phrase, tribal can comfortably live alongside Green Velvet, and house is the origin of all things. It’s filthy, very unique, and essential. – Kerri L. Mason

“Come On (Get Up)”
Janet
Virgin
Manny Lehman transforms Ms. Jackson’s concert-opening number into a club delight. A nice bongo-driven kick mixes with very circuit-styled basslines for plenty of late-night energy. Nice work. – Joe Bermudez

“Open the Pod Door”
“Evil” Eddie Richards
Matter/:Form
A trio of tech-house cuts sure to give the after-party a full-on brain massage. Sharp kicks and a forbidding, circular bassline power up “Open the Pod Door,” while fellow A-side track “Underskopje” submerges deeper with its hypnotic, near-tribal beat and distorted vocals. “Old Klang Rd.” punches in with more regulation then builds into a disturbed, synth-aided groove. Atmospheric, wicked. – Jim Tremayne

Our Day
DJ Colette
Nettwerk America
Take some deep Chicago house sounds, flawlessly mix them and add the voice of an angel and you have the new mix comp from DJ Colette. Her ability to vocalize and harmonize over tracks on the fly has quickly gained her national attention and her latest is filled with funky tracks from Hatiras (Richie Heller’s mix of “Zulu Disco”) and Mr. G. (“Take-A-Toke”), as well as many club favorites with new vocals ad-libbed in the mix (such as “Under the Shower” from Prax Paris). – Joe Bermudez

“Caught Up”
DJ Disciple feat. Mia Cox
Groovilicious
The “DJ Disciple Dub” combines elements of garage, disco, Latin and even some harder house to give DJs a soulful and groovy experience. The “Guido Osorio Vocal Mix” trades in the seductive groove for sheer power. Heavily relying on Cox’s emotional vocals, this track has some fierce dark synth work reminiscent of Alcatraz’s “Give Me Love.”  With one spin of either mix, your crowd will quickly be caught up in this reliable groove. – Joe Bermudez

“Babarabatiri”
Gypsymen
Sound Design
This incredible Latin Euro-house record has a melody and hook that will stick in your head for the long term. With heavy club and radio play in Europe, this cut’s just impacting the States now – with good results. Drop the needle on this one and wait for the positive feedback. Featuring production from Todd Terry and Masters At Work, this 12-incher is hot. – Mike D. Merola

“Cherry Lips”
Garbage
Almo Sounds
Garbage’s latest puts heavier emphasis on melodies and emotionally direct vocal passages.  “Mauve’s Dark Vocal Mix” uses simple, catchy basslines with lots of ambient sounds to create a sharp and seductive vibe. Shirley Manson’s vocals are the key and they command the dancefloor in a midst of sonic dazzle.  – Joe Bermudez

“Whenever, Wherever”
Shakira
Epic 
Complete with its Andrean pan flutes and Brazilian drums, this across-the-board smash has infiltrated clubland, thanks in part to Tracy Young’s “Spin Cycle Mix” and the Tingo Jr. “1020 Mix.” Young’s mix gives us a commercial-house feel with an occasional pounding synth that will work nicely in most sets. Fellow Floridian Tingo Jr. overhauls the song into a late-night workout. His aggressive drum loops, dark basslines and vocal stutters are sure to get your crowd dancing. – Joe Bermudez

“Brand New Day”
Mike Macaluso
En-Soul Records
Written and produced by Eddie McDonald and “Final Chapter” creator Mike Macaluso, this banger offers a different approach from what we’re used to hearing from Mr. Macaluso. The groove features a progressive edge, but adds a male singer and guitar. Tasty. – Mike D. Merola