Olympic R.I.O.

It's no secret that I love the mix of house and raggae made popular by Bob Sinclar and adapted by Yves Larock and many others. Lately R.I.O. have had huge succes keeping the sound alive.

Just as good as "Shine On" is "After The Love":



Many people think the sound is getting old. I don't! Glad R.I.O. is sticking to the succes formula.

And finally a congratulation to Rio de Janeiro for getting the Olympics in 2016.

But don't let the music go

In other news from Benelux, AnnaGrace (better known under previous alias Ian Van Dahl) is out with the single "Let The Feelings Go". Yet another great track from her.



I still think it is a bit weird though that they changed name. Same front singer, same music style and same producer and writers. Well as long as they still release the same great music I won't complain :-)

In my mind

When Lasgo released their first single "Out Of My Mind" with their new singer Jelle van Daele in the end of 2008 I thought it was ok but wasn't convinced I would rank it very high among their productions.

Nevertheless during the year it has slowly grown on me and the last month and a half I have played it quite a lot and with great joy at home.



It's still not among my top favourite Lasgo songs but definitely in the better half and with the high standards from Lasgo that means it's great!

And with two great follow up singles "Gone" and "Lost" I can't wait for the new album "Smile" to be released here in the beginning of september.

Would have bought it anyways :-)

Last Goodbye?

One of the saddest news in music this summer was that Da Buzz announced on their homepage that they are taking a break.

For two years we haven't really heard anything from them and when we do it's this sad announcement. If they do come back sometime in the future it will probably not be for a long time, even though I truly hope they will have second thoughts and return soon.

I can't really understand why they never made it big big... And after September had her success with "Cry For You" one should think that Da Buzz would have quite a chance as they can be said to be somewhat similar in style and have at least a handful of tracks with the same potential.

Well from here comes a big "Thank You!" for five great albums and a "Greatest Hits" album. Hope to see you back sometime in the future!



What better way to accompany this post with their great "Last Goodbye".

Just do it, do it, do it

Speaking of Bob Sinclar he has just released a new summer tune! It just screams happy, happy, joy joy!



"Lala Song" featuring Sugarhill Gang (or actually Master Gee & Wonder Mike from Sugarhill Gang) was actually a bit of a disappointment to me when I first heard it, but it has growed tremendously on me and continues to do so. So much it is probably my favorite song at the moment!

Yes, Bob Sinclar have just like David Guetta found the formula that tickles me.

Then this takes over

Here's another new one and once again it somehow hints towards the fact that I do have my favorites.



David Guetta Featuring Kelly Rowland "When Love Takes Over" is one of David Guetta's best, only beaten by "Love Is Gone" and maybe one or two other from his album "Pop Life". And once again he shows how well he now masters the perfect blend of house and pop, just like fellow frenchman Bob Sinclar.

No blame on Sweden

Well, just taking a quick break away from my series of hidden and forgotten eurodance gems, here's a new track which once again proved that when it comes to music I should've been born in Sweden...

It's Gathania with her new single "Blame It On You":



Having heard the song and not knowing anything about her, just that I loved the song and it without doubt is the track I've been playing the most for the last month or so. I started to do some research and of course she and her producers are from Sweden! They just know what to hit us with!

If this one doesn't end up becomming a massive hit across Europe there is no justice anymore (or people have just lost their musical taste)...