Artist: Fischerspooner

Title: Never Win 12"

Label: EMI

RD: 04.07.05

Remarkable, break rock-pop percussion. Excellently written vocals and sung well.

Exceptional arrangement of square bass, guitars and lightly progressive synthesisers that give this track a commercial characteristic.

Much preferred the album version. Californian punk-break must top the 20.

Artist: Daft Punk

Title: Technologic

Label: Virgin

RD: 13.06.05

When I first put it on, I thought one of them French guys had recorded their kid again (Jordy). But no, somebody has recorded well written regular vocals, but speeded up. How someone could creative a choon wid the ingredients to produce a track!

Simple 4 to the floor, House percussion. And a slightly off beat bass, which sounds (to me) like it was written for a more break/2 step percussion. But the lyrics, support the track and gels well.

Basementjaxx remix : Crazy progression of animated sounds of which contains the original sample. Absolutely mental to the right market.

Artist: Audio Bullys

Title: Baby shot me down

Label: Virgin

RD: 25.04.2005

127 bpms is very danceable and easy to mix. Really like the ground percussion and other arrangements of drums on the A side.

Excellent use of the sample but a little over emotional.

Artist: Daft Punk

Title: Robot Rock

Label: Virgin

RD: 11.04.2005

The track it self, is very well produced. The number of effects that are contained in all the individual sounds are very impressive and it flows well, but doesn’t really go anywhere. You’ll find kids using this track in (DJ comp.) DMC tours. Where as, if the arrangement was simplified, more people on the dance floor could relate to Robot Rock better.

The Over drive mix certainly contains more engine capacity than the original mix.

Better arrangements in the Soulwax mix, that should suit a wider range on the dance floor.

Artist: Gorillaz

Title: Feel Good Inc.

Label: Parlophone

RD: 09.05.2005

Marvellous bass line that combines splendidly with the rhythm, which gives this choon that great ground percussion.

The use of the opening vocal is poor and irritating. However, as the track progresses; there is great transitions of vocalists.

Good use of the sample that merges well with the percussion and gives the track structure.

This funky broken pop choon should make top 20.

Artist: The Chemical Brothers

Title: Believe

Label: Virgin

RD: 02.05.2005

Effective use of guitar samples. Simple arrangement of broken percussion, yet admirably operative with bass.

The track lacks progression and the overuse of the beep can become rather/very unpleasing.

The vocals are produced splendidly and gel well with the other elements of the track.

Mathew Johnson mix: Love the extra drum effects that are arranged fairly well. Effective use of the skip with the bass and drum, which may leave the listening as identifying the track as garage.

Artist: K-OS

Title: Crabbuckit

Label: Virgin

RD: 11.04.2005

Remarkable Jazz Funk-fusion track, at a danceable tempo of 95 bpms. Excellent broken Jazz percussion with attractive use, of the brushes on crashes etc.

Fantastic drop with vocals and bass during the verses. Love the guitar chords, sax snaps and weaving bass, that gel together very well.

The chorus should give this track successful airplay to hopefully reach top 20-10.

Artist: Van Hunt

Title: Down Here In Hell (with you)

Label: EMI/Spin up

RD: 21.03.2005

Fantastic samples, that blend well. There is a proportion of soul in this track, which sounds some what marketable/commercial.

Artist: Moby

Title: Lift me up

Label: Mute

RD: 28.02.2005

Moby has certainly evolved his style of music, from tech-house/hardcore, through to ambient. "Lift me up" is a pleasant produced funky-techno house track. The percussion is glowing danceable at around 125bpms and the bass line truly shines.

I’m not sure how well it will do in the charts, however, I think it will do greatly in the clubs.

Artist: Daft Punk

Title: Robot Rock

Label: Virgin Records

RD: 11.04.2005

The track it self, is very well produced. The number of effects that are contained in all the individual sounds are very impressive and it flows well, but doesn’t really go anywhere. You’ll find kids using this track in (DJ comp.) DMC tours. Where as, if the arrangement was simplified, more people on the dance floor could relate to Robot Rock better.

Artist: Wonita

Title: The One

Label: Innocent

RD: ?

Well arranged instrumental for the track. Particularly, really like the bass and sounds of the percussion. The keys and atmospheric chords could be better in the original mix.

Interesting use of vocals, in which, are well sung. But not sure about the brumie accent at the start (nothing against the midlands).

Artist: Kevin Mark Trail

Title: D Thames

Label: Spin Up

RD: 21.02.2005

Fantastic use of vocals, sang exceptionally well by Kevin. Attractive chords and keys combined well. With excellent drums and ground percussion. However, the bass could have more movement.

Artist: LCD Sound System

Title: Daft Punk is playing at my house

Label: Spin Up

RD: 21.02.2005

Stimulating mixture of rock, punk and dance make this unique fresh sound. The balance of this cross genre is very arranged and produced.

Delightful lyrics sang/sampled fairly well. Find of the lucid bass sound and line. Somewhat productive.

Artist: The Chemical Brothers

Title: Galvanize

Label: Virgin

RD: 10.01.2005

Well produced broken beat track. Excellent use of vocals, percussion, riffs and bass. The tempo is very danceable, due to impact from the floor. It also has been demanded on air. I believe this track will make top 10 and will be played out for a long while.

Artist: Beastie Boys

Title: An open letter to NYC

Label: Capital

RD: 06.12.2004

This track appears slower comparing to the other track realised slower than 100bpms. There is also more desire of emotion than dance. Excellent used of bass and percussion. But can't stand the synth.

Artist: Kylie

Title: I Believe in you

Label: Parlophone

RD: 06.12.2004

Firstly, it's alittle difficult to identify the different mixes and they are all nameless. Nevertheless "B1" is a smooth progessive house mix, with all the required elements to be successful in the clubs. Simple and effective 4 beat with all the component softly arranged.

In my view, the additional mixes are "send'em back to the studio" material.

Artist: The Music

Title: Bleed from within

Label: Virgin

RD: 10.01.2005

The Thin White Duke mixes sound too carelessly produced, as the key signature seems to change during the build ups on side A. However, I've played the B side on house international nights and it has been fine on the floor. The B-side is definitely better composed and the arrangements of ground percussion and riffs are much preferred.

Artist: The Music

Title: Freedom Fighters

Label: Virgin

RD: 05.09.2004

Only got this choon recently, as I've been in Florida. However, on the station, there were several requires.

I like the use of vocal samples and how they have been selected and sliced. The samples appear not to be over stretched leaving the bpm around 120s.

Artist: Beastie Boys

Title: Triple Trouble

Label: Capital

RD: 13.09.2004

This Triple Trouble, is one of the best tracks Beastie have came up with recently. Tacky lyrics with simple ripped off break, makes this track seriously addictive.

More than 10 people in Miami asked if I had a copy of this track and no matter what ya think of it, people move it about on that floor.

Artist: Kevin Mark Trail

Title: Perspective

Label: EMI

RD: 04.10.2004

The percussion is well produced, with great bass. Great contains of UK ska/reggae lyrics and catchy chorus performed by Kevin. The guitar flows well, but there could be note and chords.

On the station, there has been text messages, requiring rewinds.

Artist: Kelis Ft. Andre

Title: Millionaire

Label: Virgin

RD: 18.10.2004

Wow, shocking good. I didn't expected to hear a drum n bass sounding single with Kelis distinguished vocals. Oh the whole, this choon is exceptionally well produced. This single should be popular on the waves and certainly on the dance floor. The tempo allows this track to be mixed with DnB and RnB smoothly at 175 bpms.

Artist: Chingy

Title: Balla Baby

Label: Capital

RD: 01.11.2004

This track is pretty bland to me and it sounds like it was rushed. The chorus is very weak, but the verses are better. The hook is far too basic, needs to be reproduced. The percussion, bass and guitar are again far too simple.

Artist: David Guetta

Title: Guetta Blaster - sample

Label: Virgin

RD: 20.09.2004

Very interested in this album sampler. All the tracks are varied and different to each other. However, the arrangements are predicable. But, I'm fairly impressed with the way in which the vocals have been used in all 3 tracks.

Artist: Kylie

Title: I believe in you

Label: Parlophone

RD: 06.12.2004

Firstly, this tracks sounds like score (movie) music. The chorus is addictive and well sung. The verses are more or less spoken, rather than sung.

The other parts of the track (bass line, percussion, keys and chords) have very simply been arranged, yet it still sounds effective. This track will just make top 20.

Artist: Jentine

Title: Bas Ass Strippa

Label: Virgin

RD: 21.06.2004

The vocals of Jentine, are pretty bland. However, her vocals are well backed by Chum.

The percussion is quite simple, yet effective. The arrangement of music is well produced as the dancefloor always seems animated. Tempo is balanced at 107 bpms. 6/10

Artist: Beenie Man

Title: King of the dancehall

Label: Virgin

RD: 25.07.2004

The percussion is well produced, with a 4 broken beat. Great contains of lyrics and well performed by Beenie Man. The bass flows well, but could be better.

On the station, there has been text messages, requiring rewinds. 7/10

Artist: Jay Sean

Title: Eyes on you

Label: Relentless

RD: 14.06.04

Wasn't sure what to think after hearing the "Eyes on you" mixes, over produced, predictable pudding. On the whole it very pop and should make the Top 30.

However, got hooked to the cross production of "Me against myself". A fine innovated urban production, love the lyrics and the singing with the cross dialog ad percussion. 9/10

Artist: Beastie Boys

Title: Ch-check it out

Label: Capitol

RD: 31.05.04

The break and riff are very additive throughout this choon. The vocals are pretty average. However, the chorus is good, but not sure about the verses.

This track is fairly mixable at 115bpm and the percussion is arranged simple.

I'm sure that this track will make the top 20, as long as it is promoted well.

Artist: Kelis

Title: Trick Me remix

Label: Virgin

RD: 17.05.2004 

The Artifical Intelligence D&B mix is a little too easy listening for myself and other fellow D&B cravers .

Interesting arrangements of broken Electro precessions at 132 bpm.

You might wanna put the kettle on while it kicks (around 3 minutes!). As the number of different sounds could be produced on a 4 track, as it is pretty bland. But being a DJ, this allows more blend into and out from other material..

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Artist: Chingy

Title: One call away

Label: Capital

RD: 17.05.04

The percussion is R'n'B arranged efficient at 162 bpms, which is at an unique rhythm. The chorus is superior and the general lyrical delivery is reliable. There is an additive guitar riff and good use of bass. I think this will top the 20 in the UK single charts.

Additionally, really like the b side "Bagg up", apart from the chorus. However, the lyrical contains is excellent within the verses. The percussion is well laid out & easy to mix at 102 bpms.

Artist: NSM

Title: Heat it up

Label: Virgin

RD: 24.05.04

The original mix sounds very badly produced, I can't call that music, only noise.

However, the re-rinse remix is on the other hand is magic. I seriously recommend this mix, its it sounds al lot better arranged than the orginal mix. Excellent use of vocals and love that female cockney chours. Fantastic bass line with very British R'n'B percussion, makes this mix so dancable to most audience types (at 100 bpms).

Artist: Goldfrapp

Title: Strict Machine

Label: Mute

RD: 10.05.04

Very mixable at 129 bpm with simple, progressive percussion . However, the ground percussion and bass line are too repetitive.

Exceedingly effective sampled vocals, in which have been processed well with the chords.

Artist: Dwele

Title: Hold on

Label: Virgin

RD: 03.03.04

Very smooth soul choon, reminds me of Bump'n'grind & G spot. Wonderful lyrics and chorus, excellent vocals.

Also. Impressed with the R'n'B remix featuring Kanye West

91bpm

Artist: Dilated Peoples

Title: This Way

Label: Parlophone

RD: 29.03.04

The bass and flute are very additive throughout this choon. The vocals are pretty average. However, the verses are good, but not sure about the chorus.

This track is very mixable at 95bpm and the percussion is arranged well.

I'm sure that this track will make the top 20, as long as it is promoted well.

Artist: Alan Braxe & Fred Falke

Title: Rubicon

Label: Virgin

RD: 22.03.04

Very atmospheric, progressive, synthesizer and chip-hop (note: not trip-hop) dance choon.

Love the cheese in the choon and it certainly has an early 80s hse feel to it.

Some DJs gonna find it very hard to mix, as I'm sure they ain't gonna have much of this daftpunk style.

Personal favorite mix, is the B2 "Arena".

126bpm

Artist: Gangsta Nation & Nate Dogg

Title: Westside Connection

Label:

RD: 12.04.2004

Artist: Janet Jackson

Title: Just alittle while

Label: Virgin

RD: 12.04.2004

Quite basic and effective in most areas.

Artist: Dwele

Title: Hold on

Label: Virgin

RD: 03.03.04

Very smooth soul choon, reminds me of Bump'n'grind & G spot. Wonderful lyrics and chorus, excellent vocals.

Also. Impressed with the R'n'B remix featuring Kanye West

Easy to mix at 91bpm and a good speed to dance.

Artist: Dilated Peoples

Title: This Way

Label: Parlophone

RD: 29.03.04

The bass and flute are very additive throughout this choon. The vocals are pretty average. However, the verses are good, but not sure about the chorus.

This track is very mixable at 95bpm and the percussion is arranged well.

I'm sure that this track will make the top 20, as long as it is promoted well.

Artist: Alan Braxe & Fred Falke

Title: Rubicon

Label: Virgin

RD: 22.03.04

Very atmospheric, progressive, synthesizer and chip-hop (note: not trip-hop) dance choon.

Love the cheese in the choon and it certainly has an early 80s hse feel to it.

Some DJs gonna find it very hard to mix, as I'm sure they ain't gonna have much of this daftpunk style.

Personal favorite mix, is the B2 "Arena".

126bpm

Artist: Kylie

Title: Red Blooded Woman

Label: Parlophone

RD: 01/03/04

Well this single is surely set for the top ten. The simple R'n'B instrumental is quite catchy and with Kylie's vocals, it is the absolute package.

Artist: Carbon

Title: In da-mind

Label: available for license

RD:

Soulful elements with a progressive feel, this is

Artist: New Sector

Title: Album Sampler

Label: VSM/Virgin

RD: Album 1^st March

Artist: New Sector

Title: Don't say it

Label: VSM/Virgin

RD:

Smooth riffs on a simple rhythm at 96 bpms, makes this choon easy to mix. Don't think much or the verses apart towards the end, however, the vocals are sweet in the chorus. 5/10

Artist: New Sector

Title: She's got soul

Label: VSM/Virgin

RD:

Excellent swing/r'n'b choon. Overwhelmingly good bass line, vocals and percussion that makes this choon very mixable at 100 bpms. 9/10

Artist: New Sector

Title: Big it up

Label: VSM/Virgin

RD:

Could quite possible be a dance floor regga classic. Excellent riffs, vocals and percussion at an upbeat 103 bpms. The mans will love the chorus and the gal will love the verses, great UK vocal artist. 7/10

Artist: New Sector

Title: Trying times

Label: VSM/Virgin

RD:

Desirable soulful garage production, at a smooth old skool tempo at126 bpms. Love how the beat becomes broken in particular areas of the vocals. 8/10

I would like to say a big thank you to Virgin Records, in particularly Rob. And would like to thank Brian via Necessary UK. Also, many thanks to Massive and HMV.