"Hide U "
Suzanne Palmer
Star 69
The featured vocalist on club hits like “Much Better,” “Alright,” and “Muscles,” Palmer once again finds herself teaming up with Peter Rauhofer to cover Kosheen’s “Hide U,” originally a jungle favorite. Palmer’s gospel-inflected performance brims with raw emotion on every note. The “John Creamer and Stephane K Remix” gets deep and minimal and lets her vocal move the dancefloor. The “Friburn & Urik Remix” pumps up the track with some harder-edged drum and synth work, while the “Johnny Vicious Club Mix” offers even larger synths and great vocal effects – a trance monster.
– Joe Bermudez

"Voices"
K.C. Flight Vs. Junction
Hooj Choons
If you’re not familiar with the house classic “Voices” by K.C. Flight, here’s your chance to get acquainted. Both Pete Heller and Tom Middleton work some magic and turn this into a much harder tribal piece. Heller’s mix uses some crafty trancey elements, which give it just the right edge, while Middleton really works with the smooth flowing bassline.
– Shawn Christopher

"Play"
Jennifer Lopez
Epic
On the “Thunderpuss Club Mix,” the hitmaking duo drops an irresistible downtempo groove that’ll make you turn this track up. Peter Rauhofer’s mix gets much darker and underground – definitely an afterhours effort. Also, the “Matt & Vito F*#king Club Mix” offers the most energy with its Euro-pop-trance feel and clever ad-libs. Great mixes all around.
– Joe Bermudez

"My Feeling"
Junior Jack
Radikal
This disco-house number features an Alexander O’Neal vocal sample (“Saturday Love”) and a driving house groove. The vinyl offers some very cool mixes including Hatiras’ “Liquid Adrenaline Dub” and “High Voltage Dub.” Both dubs are on the filtered tip with some high midrange action going on and cool breakdowns. But we’re feeling the “Solaris Main Vocal Mix,” a lively bouncy house-capade that has all the elements of major club hit.
– Phil Turnipseed

"Talk Like Sex, Pt. 2"
Smut Peddlers feat. Kool G. Rap
Rawkus
This muscular new hip-hop jam, produced by The Alchemist, features Kool G. Rap, who goes into flip mode while spittin’ out lyrics on the subject of sex and other physical matters. And check the namedropping throughout. The beats are tough, unflinching and looped to perfection. It’s hardcore and relentless, but thankfully for some jocks there’s a clean mix. If you’re feeling dirty these days, check the “Dirty Mix” at your next hip-hop jam and rock this cut.
– Phil Turnipseed

"Survivor"
Destiny's Child
Columbia
A slew of new remixes featuring Victor Calderone and Maurice Joshua at the helm. Calderone gets progressive on his blistering “Club Mix,” which features an aggressive percussion intro. It’s pretty much upfront and pumping throughout, as is “Calderone’s Drum Dub Mix.” Joshua along with Charlie “Baby” Rosario drop the more housey “CB200 Club Anthem Mix” with its soulful vibe and slinky chord hook. There’s also a rough and rugged extended version that features Da Brat and also the jazzy “Azza’s Soul Remix.”
– Phil Turnipseed

"Wish You Were Here"
John Creamer & Staphane K.
Critikal Records
Tribal drums, water-logged keys, and singer Nkemdi’s wine-warmed murmurs together make this track a summer standout – sexy, drowsy, but with enough tension to fit into your build-up or come-down set. The production team of Creamer and K. has a string of stormy remixes under its belt and on this one they simply marry all that deep progressive thunder with beach weather and visions of Ibiza.
– Kerri L. Mason

"Guiding Light"
Louie Balo feat. Jeannie Hopper
Liquid Sound Lounge
We were feeling this one right out the gate. Producer Louie Balo unleashes a soulful house piece that is highlighted by Hopper’s sexy spoken-word vocal. Make sure you check out the “Moon Dust Remix” with its deep tech-house feel, smoldering bassline and atmospheric keys – an absolute blast. That mix will definitely be a DJ favorite. There’s also a perky “Saturn Dub” that has a smooth tribal vibe. No doubt this cut will be played in deep-house clubs everywhere. Bangin’!
– Phil Turnipseed

"Jumpin & Bumpin' "
Kim English
Nervous
Using a sample from Darude’s popular dancefloor hit “Sandstorm,” Michael T. Diamond transforms English’s cut into a massive trance anthem. This is definitely one of the hottest records of the moment and should not be overlooked.
– Joe Bermudez

"It's Yours "
John Cutler feat. E-Man
Chez Music
This spectacular and dynamic deep-house piece offers a real party-flavored edge. Brooklyn’s own E-Man provides an inspirational narrative, while Jillian Rivers sings her heart out. Jon Cutler’s production includes some fancy keyboard work and melodic horns that flow flawlessly with the vocals. Deep underground house at its finest.
– Shawn Christopher

"Are U Capable"
Olivia
J Records
Olivia’s first single, “Bizzounce,” was a sexy, sultry debut that turned a lot of heads. Now she drops the funky follow-up, where she displays some rapping skills, as well as working that silky voice. The beats are tough and robust and the vocal arrangements are excellent.
– Phil Turnipseed

"Les Enfants Du Bled"
Africanism pres. Soha
Africanism
Produced by DJ Gregory and Julian Jabre, this one’sp a tribal monster. They really work heavy drums with a wicked break for an unforgettable dancefloor worker. There are also some cool stripped-down drumbeats and an a cappella to work with here. 
– Shawn Christopher

"Baby Put My Mind At Ease"
Automagic
Captivating
Make sure you go straight to Tedd Patterson’s “Yo Yo Dub,” a deep delicious, filtered house groove with some very soulful elements and flava. It’s a little on the repetitious side, but the groove is so catchy that your crowd won’t mind. The “Automagic Main Pass” mix is cool, too, with an ’80s-style funk groove to it and soulful female vocal lead. It’s definitely workin’!
– Phil Turnipseed

"Everyday"
Central Living
Naked Living
This label is unstoppable. The quality of their music speaks for itself and the latest installment features vocals by the talented Lisa Shaw. The “Naked Penis Remix,” composed by James Baron & Chris Todd, is a beautiful deep-house vocal piece with some elegant keys and a sexy bassline. A classy early evening record that’s sure to get attention.
– Shawn Christopher