A must have for any dance music collection!
919679
Some of the finest mixes by club legend LL. Seven tracks all extended versions, some really hard to find. Enjoy!
498750
I love dance music. Unfortunately, it's hard to find dance music that's clean. The Shake It Up Soundtracks all deliver edgy music that's very enjoyable and CLEAN. (Well duh, it's Disney)

The first soundtrack Break It Down was ok, the second one Live 2 Dance, was AMAZING, and the third one, I <3 Dance, is EVEN BETTER. I like a large portion of the CD, but 4 songs stand out the most. "This Is My Dance Floor", "Beat Of My Drum", "Blow The System" and my personal favorite, "Sharp As A Razor".

"This Is My Dance Floor" is a catchy fun song that introduces the CD a lot better than "Contagious Love". This Is My Dance Floor has a fun dance/club beat to it and the stars of the show, Bella Thorne and Zendaya, sing in it. Neither of them are exceptional singers, but it works well. The only thing I don't like about the song is the fade out ending. I HATE FADE OUT ENDINGS. Other than that, very catchy and fun!

"Beat Of My Drum", sung by Zendaya, is catchy and has a bit of an Indian vibe to it. Catchy, fun, and she's obviously the better singer of the two.

"Blow The System", sung by Bella Thorne, is my second favorite of the album. Very edgy and infectious. It takes you right out of your seat. She is, however, drenched in auto-tune, and I'm not so sure that was just for the effect. Either way, it sounds good, and will be a seller. I also like the dubstep bridge.

"Sharp As A Razor", sung by the McClain Sisters, is my favorite of the album. The McClain Sisters have a lot of potential, and this song shows just that. Another club song that is very well done. The chorus is super catchy.

Overall, a great CD for kids and teens alike. Has a good selection of songs to dance to, and will keep you entertained for a while. I never got tired of the first 2 albums, and I don't see myself getting tired of "I <3 Dance" anytime soon!

It's too bad you don't get all the tracks unless you buy both the Target and Walmart exclusives though. :(
1658626
Paul van Dyk, has perfected his sound and it is Ground breaking. I think i found my favorite dance cd ever. You have to go out and buy this cd as fast as you can.  I highly recomend this to anyone who likes to dance.
4742989
This album and its accompanying Volume 2 are simply one of the greatest collections of dance music ever. Virtuoso playing, huge sound, and epic tracks which average about 15 minutes in length each. This is Franco at his height and after this you'll find it incredulous that he is still a relatively obscure name in world music (outside of Africa). Here is one of the greatest musicians of all time on top form. For those then wishing to expand their Franco collection (he has 100+ albums!) after buying the two volumes of this set, try the contrasting Likambo Ya Ngana 1971/1972 - a much simpler and low key affair but equally masterful and full of beauty and charm.
4118871
This is a must have if you loved music with that familiar Passion logo. This was real dance music with a beat and I still love many of these tracks today.

I'm not going to go on and on about what should or should not be on this collection but I will say the quality was great and they are full extended versions & all very hard to get by all accounts. To see these tracks finally available again - I just had to have this set and well worth such a low price for memories of fun and younger days. Amazing what you remember when listening to these tracks and have others believe it is some new dance track just released. Imagine the look when you say it is from the 80's.
2730639
The Choice series are getting well-established in the field of dance music. Similar in concept to the Grass Roots series by the Strut label, Azuli's Choice has really grown during the past year (counting 3 releases since last July and one more from Jeff Mills is coming in June). And the cd booklet is always very informative, including a short biography and the DJ's comments on individual tracks.
Louie's set starts with a light disco track by Dr Buzzard. Not really my cup of tea, but this track gets very interesting towards the end and is mixed into the smooth "Standing Right Here". Both are very relaxing disco songs. Vega brings the tempo up a bit with "Stand On The Word", a track that clearly was an inspiration to the MAW sound. The track that follows is a real classic... "Going Back To My Roots" is pure bliss and it was even included in Danny Krivit's Grass Roots! Things turn slightly jazzy with D'Angelo's "Spanish Joint". Very smooth track. A funkier song comes up next, "Atmosphere Strut", also appeared in Tenaglia's Choice. "Don't Go Away" is another winner here, with sweet female vocals, which is mixed with the excellent "Melting Pot". It is evident that the mix has progressed to become a lot better towards the end. Whoever is familiar with MAW's work (Louie Vega and Kenny Gonzalez), have great respect for songs such as "You Can Do It (Baby)" featuring the jazz guitar master George Benson. 4 stars
The second disc is slightly better in my opinion and more dancefloor-oriented. I first heard "Bostich" in Disco (Not Disco) 2 by Joey Negro and Sean P, and I was instantly impressed by its vibe. The vocals are very nice, catchy and... fast. "Get On The Funk Train", as the title suggests, is a very funky tune. Moving on to the incredible "It's Good For The Soul" by Salsoul Orchestra, a very uplifting and melodic track. At this moment in the mix, Louie throws a very engaging and danceable track, Gino Soccio's "Dancer". "I Wanna Rock You" is another song with very nice vocals and melodic transitions. "No Way Back" is amazingly mixed with "Din Daa Daa" and both are pumping early house tracks. The melody in ESP's "It's You" is fantastic and the following track "Rich In Paradise" has a great bass line. Vega's Choice finishes off with a punk-vocal, yet very vibrant and dubby track by The Clash. All in all, I don't think that there is a single average track in this disc, thus 5 stars
Lastly I would like to bring some attention to the mixing, which is of course seamless (and I didn't expect anything less from Louie Vega), and has been performed live at his house! I'll give this compilation 4.5 stars, simply because Danny Tenaglia put together a more glorious collection of classics earlier in the series, still unsurpassed.
1354823
First of all, the first track "Feels so good" is by far the best song on the cd, and perhaps the freshest sounding single I've heard in a while. Other favs include the beautiful sky track (#11) and "move a  little closer"... which will make anyone back that thang up. Overall,  its a must have for all dance, disco feverish new music type of person.
2301426
Jive Bunny will get everyone on the dance floor regardless of their age! This is an excellent mix of music from several era's. This is a definite "must have" for any disc jockey!
2288050
Beware: this is not the "conventional" Gloria's music - to which some people have accustomed themselves (there are NO ballads).
If you like dancing, the CD is an unique blend of latin sounds/dance grooves,  guaranteed to make you shake your "bon bon" all night through!  This piece of music innovation is truly an excellent CD.
Some put it down  because is not the "conventional" Gloria, some others because of  their dislike of dance music. To love this CD you must, first, be  open-minded & accept that Gloria is not in a narrow room when it comes  to music. The second one is that you MUST love dance music. If those two  ingredients are present, then get ready for marvelous journey into the  heart & soul of dance music, with some spicy, hot latin percussion  & piano "on the side".
This CD has the ability to wear off  any new dancing shoes in about a week or so !  Its pure dynamite, its  energy non-stop. It's a party, a celebration, its rhythm infectious:  perfect music for a perfect fiesta !
Really, every single song is good,  but if I were to pick my top three, I would say "Lucky Girl",  "Just Wanna Be Happy", and "Cuba Libre".
To Gloria:  tu ritmo es caliente !
16856
An excellent replica of the record set that provided this classic disco/dance music marathon.  Anybody who loved this genre will definitely be pleased with this product. Enjoy!
3149648
I remember one time I heard the 12" Club Mix of this I was in a club talking to a hotty.  When I heard this, I had a good excuse to get us both on the dance floor.  The beat felt great and this song contributed to one  of the best nights I had ever experienced while dancing.  I couldn't wait  to get the CD for myself.  This is a great one to get everyone going at a  party, as well as a great song to listen to while in the car cruising.  I  would recomemd this to anyone who wants a sexy dance track with a great  beat!!
4013848
OH MY GOD. IF U THINK U HAVE HEARD SOME COOL DANCE MIXES, THIS ONE TOPS IT ALL. MADONNA IS BACK WITH A HOT NEW TRACK OFF HER SIZZLING ALBUM 'MUSIC', CALLED 'DON'T TELL ME'.

NOT ONLY HAS THIS TOPPED THE DANCE CHARTS THIS WEEK AT #1, BUT ITS SET TO BE HER 12TH #1 SONG ON THE HOT 100 CHARTS.

THE MIXES ON THE CD ARE SO MUCH FUN, COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, MY PARTICULAR FAVORITE IS THE TRACEY YOUNG MIX. SHE IS A HOT DJ IN FLORIDA AND HER WORK ON THIS SONG TURNS INTO A MASTERPIECE.

NOT ONLY THAT, BUT THIS CD IS ALSO A VIDEO CD, JUST POP IT INTO YOUR PC AND U WILL SEE THE DONT TELL ME VIDEO!!

ITS HOTTER THAN U THINK. GO AND GET IT NOW!
1273107
For everyone missing the days when Culture Beat, Haddaway, and La Bouche were all over the airwaves, this album will certainly lift up your spirits. At once quite modern because of the current trance music craze, but also reminiscent of that circa '93 sound (strong synths and light, fluttery vocals), Alice Deejay's opus is a must have, primarily because US record labels have pretty much given up the ghost on the Eurodance sound. Kudos to Universal for picking up this puppy and not watering it down with phony R&B tunes or bad ballads, like what Real McCoy and Ace Of Base's albums have suffered through in the past. For all those who need a jolt or a lift during your busy day, don't miss this one by all means!
4520332
I am a World Music DJ who specializes in African Dance Music, and I love Brenda Fassie- especially the last 5 or so albums she released before her untimely death. When she died last year, I compiled my own compilation of her best songs (in my opinion) entitled "Ascension to Ectasy". These songs are soulful, polished, and really get a dancefloor going! In stark contrast this CD of remixes has really taken the soul out of her music and intellectualized it into a series of Westernized abstractions. To make matters worse, these so-called house DJ's have released a CD of remixes that is almost impossible to DANCE to!!! (which seems to me to be the biggest flaw here).I reccommend instead of purchasing this to make a REAL DANCE compilation of Brenda's greatest songs! As a guide, Here is the songlist of the compilation I made "Ascension to Ectasy" which begins with her Africa-wide (and to a lesser extent world-wide) hit Vuli Ndela. From there I move on to lesser known songs that nevertheless are real shakers on the dancefloor.

So, here is what a Best of Brenda collection SHOULD look like...

(Song titles follow, with name of album in parentheses)

1. Vuli Ndela (Memeza)

2. Duma Duma (Myekeleni)

3. Ngik' Tholile (Mina

4. Baxakekile Oxam' (Myekeleni)

5. Kesiyile Bana Baka (Myekeleni)

6. Lekwaito (Mina Nawe)

7. Monate (Amadlozi)

8. Sgubu se Zion (Myekeleni)

9. Mpundulu (Nomakanjani?)

10. Akushesh' Akusheshe (Paparazzi)

11. Thola Amadlozi (Amadlozi)

12. Nomakanjani? (Nomakanjani?)

13. Ngohlala Ngi Nje (Mina Nawe)

14. Mama, I'm Sorry (Myekeleni)

-Nuff Said.
1919525
This song is D-BOMB! This is my favorite dance track of all-time. Alice really outdid herself on this one. If DMA even did a review on it, then it must be smokin'! A.DJ should be the queen of dance because of all of the hot singles that have come off of her album. She definitely should get an award for this song. Great lyrics, basslines, and synths. What more could you want?! Don't pass this one up. Also check-out my "more about me "section to find other slammin' trax like this one. Alice DeeJay RULZ!! If you liked my review, then don't forget to vote. THANKS!
3455299
I already have the British and the Aussie versions of the Last Dance, but when I found out that this Japanese version has a bonus track, I just had to get my hands on it! This Last Dance is full of exclusive remixes of "Human Touch", "Just Like The First Time", "Mars And Venus" and other W.I.P. mixes, it also has the "One For Sorrow" and "Deeper Shade Of Blue" Sleazesisters Anthem Edits (Not to mention some really hard to find other songs, all on disc 1!). Disc two has 10 W.I.P. remixes of old favorites ("Tragedy", "After The Love Has Gone", and "Better Best Forgotten", just to name a few), but it also has the super-exclusive remix of "Stomp" by Dance*Man (the Cosmic Funk Mix) which has a wicked hip-hop feel to it, very original. All in all, whether this is your first Last Dance version, or your second, you have got to pick it up! The collector's value alone is worth it!
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World music enthusiasts: If you're reading this review to decide whether or not you want to buy this CD, you're already losing out.  You should have bought this CD long ago.  If you don't buy any other world music CD this year, buy THIS ONE!  You will be so impressed with the fluidity and personality of it.  It moves from a thumping techno vibe -- to cool, sexy, eerie melodic vocal tracks -- to kick-ass get-down belly dance grooves.  When you spin these tracks with your other stuff, your friends will most certainly ask, "What is this?" or "Where can I get this?"  You'll be the envy of all the cool kids on your block.  This isn't just world music or belly dance music... this is just good, fun music.

Belly dancers and BD enthusiasts: If you're a fan of the new wave of energizing, modern belly dance music, this is a must-have for your collection.  And/or, if you're more of a traditionalist with more classic tastes, you'll enjoy this CD, too.  Karim weaves traditional Oriental elements in with his zesty modern percussive rhythms to create brilliant dance music.  It's enticing for new students who are beginning to enjoy our belly dance culture for the first time.  (As an instructor, I can attest that my students love to improvise to this CD - it makes them excited to dance - and it helps them to appreciate the traditional elements of the music, as well!)  Karim and Turbo Tabla breathe new life into deep-rooted percussion belly dance elements.  Don't hesitate to add this unique and wonderful CD to your collection of dance music.