In the Cookie Jar
There is nothing better than a gorgeous summer day and a brand new Cher recording. Yes, I know, “Woman’s World” came out late last year on the web, but that was not the mastered edition that was just released. It’s a great way to welcome the Dark Lady back to the dance floor.
The crowning achievement for the remix package is, of course, from the legendary Tracy Young. After cementing her “legendary” status with spectacular remixes during the Madonna “Music” era, she has taken a crack at another icon with fantastic results. The “Tracy Young’s Ferosh Club Mix” keeps the verses simple, then drops almost everything during the vocals, putting Cher’s voice front and center so everyone on every dance floor this summer can sing along. This has turned into the summer of Cher, with her multiple appearances in New York City for Gay Pride, culminating in her appearance at the legendary Pier Dance. If there was ever a soundtrack for the summer, Young has created a true summer anthem with her remix.
Chaka Khan is back on the dance floors, her first track since her “take it to church” moment with Mary J. Blige a few years ago with “Disrespectful.” “It’s Not Over” is vintage Chaka, giving you a hearty dose of that big voice belting out a high-energy chorus. The remix package has given the up-and-coming Papercha$er a moment to shine. Taking Chaka’s vocals and building them into a slamming chorus, The “Papercha$er Remix” definitely highlights Khan’s amazing vocal range without overdoing it electronically. Ralphi Rosario was also called in for this remix package. With these two legends on one record, you’re bound to get magic. The “Ralphi Rosario Club Mix” keeps the formula very simple, with a pulsing beat behind the track consistently, letting Khan’s vocals on the track move the music through the beats. Chaka, Mary J and Patti LaBelle can vocalize like few others, and remixes that feature tracks like “It’s Not Over” are sheer magic.
“Get Lucky” has tons of remixes out there, with one of the best being the “Audio Jacker Club Mix.” This mix gives a push to the BPM of the original track, but keeps its own unique Daft Punk vibe. The chorus definitely gives a nod to the Michael Jackson of yesteryear – of which the track definitely has the vibe – making it perfectly dance-floor ready. I’ve heard some incredibly fun mashups of this track at several different night spots, so keep your ears open for some interesting takes on “Get Lucky.”
Summer Top Ten
- 1. Justin Timberlake – Mirrors (JG Epic rework)
- 2. Zedd – Clarity (JG rework)
- 3. Pet Shop Boys – Vocal
- 4. Edson Pride & DJ Fist – Hang On
- 5. Kristine W – So Close to Me (Joe Gauthreaux Club Mix)
- 6. Bleona – Take It Like A Man (Joe Gauthreaux Club Mix)
- 7. Ivan Gomez & Mickey Friedman – Never Let the Party Stop
- 8. Juan Diaz – I Can Feel It
- 9. Jerome Robbins – What About My Love
- 10. Cher – Woman’s World (Danny Verde / Tracy Young Mixes)
In the Cookie Jar
There is nothing better than a gorgeous summer day and a brand new Cher recording. Yes, I know, “Woman’s World” came out late last year on the web, but that was not the mastered edition that was just released. It’s a great way to welcome the Dark Lady back to the dance floor.