Gillingham, Kent, UK (By Mikey:
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RECORD OF THE WEEK
Beyonce ft. Jay-Z - Crazy In Love Out This has got to be one of the biggest hits of 2003, championed by most radio stations as one, of the stand-out tunes of the year, with an catchy, infectious R'n'B/Disco sound. The debut single from Destiny's Child diva Beyonce, 'Crazy In Love' is already looking like it has classic urban anthem written all over it. Featuring a stellar hip-hop turn from Jay-Z (returning the favour after Beyonce guested on his '03 Bonnie & Clyde') around an uplifting r'n'b backdrop (and a brilliant Chi-lites sample), it's also a slamming first taster of exactly what you can expect from the lil sista's 'Dangerously In Love' solo set.
HOT SHOT RECORD
S Club 8 - Fool No More Young, gifted and very talented kids, they got what it takes and hoping they can last the pace of this huge teen pop market. This song should do well given time in the next 3 years they will be a force to be reckoned with. Now that S Club 7 has officially disbanded, the S Club Jrs expand their ranks to eight, gather their confidence and set their sights on UK pop domination. And 'Fool No More' is a fine start to their campaign! A sure-fire dancefloor filler, this cool, upbeat, high energy dance track.
50 Cent ft. Nate Dogg - 21 Questions Following his support to Eminem's Anger Management Tour at Milton Keynes, 50 Cent returns with his follow-up single to the enormous hit 'In Da Club'. Having bludgeoned dancefloors worldwide with his mammoth 'In Da Club' single, Eminem protege 50 Cent returns this week with something a little gentler on the senses. A laid-back, silky smooth hip-hop love-in, '21 Questions' not only shows off the tattooed badboy's sensitive side, but also shows exactly what a great rapper the man really is.
Michelle Branch - Are You Happy Now She may have been fairly quiet since she breezed on the music scene last year, but new single 'Are You Happy Now' proves that the immensely talented Michelle Branch hasn't lost her touch when it comes to crafting uplifting rock-tinted pop gems. The first insight into the forthcoming 'Hotel Paper' album, it's another breezy slice of catchy guitar pop, and whets the appetite perfectly for what's already promising to be a very good album indeed.
Delerium - After All Having already gate-crashed trancefloors with their last three releases ('Silence', 'Innocente' and 'Underwater'), Delerium return this week with another euphoric anthem in making in the shape of the truly sublime 'After All'. Featuring another massive female vocal, the sublime original also comes with some absolutely mammoth remixes. Svenson & Gielen deliver a typically uplifting mix along with a riff that could cut glass. Excellent!
The Foundation ft. Natalie Rossi - All Out Of Love An offshoot of the hugely successful NuLife label, Fuelin kicks off its account in fine style this week with first release 'All Out Of Love'. Originally a huge hit for Air Supply way back in 1981, it's been rejuvenated 2003 pop-trance stylee by Dutch producer Foundation and vocalist Natalie Rossi. A must if you're a fan of the likes of N-Trance and DJ Sammy, the original also comes with stellar remixes from the ever-reliable Friday Night Posse and newcomer Sedan.
Lisa Marie Presley - Lights Out Being the daughter of one of the 20th Century's biggest icons was never gonna be easy, but Lisa Marie-Presley seems to have weathered the storm and after a lifetime of press scrutiny emerges from the shadows with a fine debut single that's all her. Revealing a distinctive rock edge amongst the catchy licks and breezy pop feel, 'Lights Out' heralds the arrival of a genuine talent and one, hopefully, that'll be around for plenty of time to come.
Mario - C'mon The second r'n'b-pop gem from US teen sensation Mario, 'C'mon' is looking like the single to catapult this talented young singer right onto the UK's urban radar. Very much like his debut outing - 'Just A Friend' - 'C'mon' is fast becoming another club banger that has 'huge crossover track' written all over it. Whilst both formats feature the brilliant 'Just Blaze Mix' (which cleverly samples James Brown's 'Hot Pants') alongside a typically fine 'Stargate Mix'.
Mis-teeq - Can't Get It Back Having returned to the UK's urban radar with their scorching last single 'Scandalous', Mis-teeq keep the temperature levels soaring with more dancefloor aerobics in the shape of 'Can't Get It Back'. Another lethal cocktail of street sass and attitude washed down by equal measures of pop and r'n'b.
Sinead Quinn - What You Need Is Fame Academy Starlet Sinead is back with her follow-up 'What You Need Is' giving a heavy rocky sound. Sinead Quinn is a strong, self-assured and refreshingly real addition to the UK's current pop scene. Refusing to pander to the usual cover version route to success or fit into a girl-group, she's continuing to forge her own path, and new single 'What You Need Is' is another brilliant step in the right direction. A breezy, confident, upbeat, and effortlessly catchy mix of pop and rock, it's her best yet, and one that shows she's got what it takes to be around for the long haul.
Paul Van Dyk ft. Hemstock & Jennings - Nothing But You The latest addition to Positiva's ever-impressive artist roster, Paul Van Dyk returns to the fray this week with long awaited new single 'Nothing But You'. Featuring a haunting Norwegian vocal (as well as additional vocals from Jan Johnston) around PVD's usual high-quality trance production, the sublime original is also joined. Already massive around Europe, this comeback has summer trance anthem stamped right over it!
OTHER SINGLES RELEASED THIS WEEK
Apparat Organ Quartet - Romantika
Bent - Stay The Same
Black Box Recorder - The School Song
Blak Beat Niks - One Day At A Time
Boy Sets Fire - Last Year's Nest
British Sea Power - Carrion / Apologies To Insect Life
Broadway Project - I Believe In Superman
Tony De Vit - Give Me A Reason
Peter Gabriel - Growing Up
David Guetta Vs Bowie - Just For One Day (Heroes)
Ben Harper - Diamonds On The Inside
Ladytron - Evil
Ocean Colour Scene - I Just Need Myself
Pepe Deluxe - Girl!
Sirens - Things Are Getting Better
Something Corporate - If You C Jordan
The Star Spangles - I Live For Speed
Stars - Elevator Love Letter
Richard Thompson - Destiny
Underworld - Twist
The Warlocks - Shake The Dope Out
Look out for reviews for Pink, Madonna, Blur, Kym Marsh, Simply Red and more� next week.
SINGLE RELEASE SCHEDULE
July 7
The Bangles - I Will Take Care Of You
Blur - Crazy Beat
Harry Brooks - Dance With Me
Joe Budden - Pump It Up
The Postal Service - The District Sleeps Alone Tonight
Echoboy - Lately Lonely
Eminem - Business
Haven - Tell Me
Isaac James - Baby Likes It
Javine - Real Things
Kaci - I'm Not Anybody's Girl
Kraftwork - Tour De France '03
Avril Lavigne - Losing Grip
Layo & Bushwacka - It's Up To You (Shining Through)
Longview - Further
Madonna - Hollywood
Makoto featuring Cleveland Watkiss - Time
Minimalistix - Magic Fly
Kym Marsh - Come On Over
Moony - Flying Away
N-Trance featuring Kelly Llorenna - Destiny
Pink featuring William Orbit - Feel Good Time
Planet Funk - The Switch
Rocket Science - Being Followed
Simply Red - Fake
Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever
TLC - Hands Up (12" only)
Tricky - Antimatter
Tyrese - How You Gonna Like That
Vega 4 - Sing
Vitamin C - Last Nite
Zena - Let's Get This Party Started
July 14
Alkaline Trio - We've Had Enough
Appleton - Everything Eventually
The Barndance Boys - Yippie-I-Oh
Benny Benassi presents The Biz - Satisfaction
Burning Brides - Arctic Snow
The Cardigans - You're The Storm
The Coral - Pass It On
D-Side - Invisible
Distant Soundz - Just Wanna Love You
Fabolous - Can't Let You Go... Damn!
Harry - Follow Me
Emma Holland - From Now On
Indien - Show Me Love
In-Grid - Tu Es Foutu
Intenso Project featuring Laura Jaye - Your Music
Jane's Addiction - Just Because
Jinny - Keep Warm 2003
LC Anderson vs Psycho Radio - Right Stuff
Cerys Matthews - Only A Fool
The Moony Suzuki - In A Young Man's Mind
Murderdolls - White Wedding
Polyphonic Spree - Soldier Girl
Train - Calling All Angels
Barratt Waugh - Skip A Beat
Yomanda featuring Ultra Nate - You're Free
July 21
The All American Rejects - Swing Swing
Daniel Bedingfield - Never Gonna Leave Your Side
The Dandy Warhols - The Last High
Deepest Blue - Deepest Blue
Discovery - Missing
Flint - Aim 4
Glider - Riding High
Goldfrapp - Strict Machine
J-D - Signal
Lamya - Black Mona Lisa
Mario Lopez - Always & Forever
Moby featuring Princess Superstar - Jam For The Ladies
Laura Pausini - Surrender
RZA featuring Xavier Naidoo - I've Never Seen
Simple Minds vs Tomcraft - Space Face
Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow
Tiga - Hot In Herre
Triple Eight - Give Me A Reason
Unkle - Eye For An Eye
Maria Willson - Chooza Looza
July 28
Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul - Breathe
Lucy Carr - This Is Goodbye
Craig David - Spanish
Dejure - Sanctuary
Erasure - When Will I See You Again?
Dana Glover - Rain
The Hiss - The Clever Kicks
Hot Hot Heat - No, Not Now
Junior Senior - Rhythm Bandits
Lisa Maffia - In Love
Lumidee - Never Leave You (Uh-Ooh!)
Stacie Orrico - Stuck
Kate Ryan - Scream For More/Desenchantee
Voodoo & Serano - Overload
Wheatus - American In Amsterdam
Pharrell Williams featuring Jay-Z - Frontin'
Robbie Williams - Something Beautiful
August 4
Alien Ant Farm - These Days
The Cheeky Girls - Hooray Hooray (It's A Cheeky Holiday)
Culture Beat - Mr. Vain Recall
Deftones - Bloody Cape
Elbow - Fallen Angel
Mark Joseph - Fly
Jason Nevins presents U.K.N.Y. featuring Holly James - I'm In Heaven
R Kelly - Snake
Kosheen - All In My Head
Mark Owen - Four Minute Warning
QFX - Freedom 2003
Kelly Rowland - Train On The Track
State One - Forever And A Day
Tantalize - Definition
Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes
Y Traxx - Mystery Land
August 11
Abs featuring Nodesha - Miss Perfect
Audio Bullys - Way Too Long
Mary J Blige - Love At First Sight
Busted - Sleeping With The Light On
Dallas Superstars - Helium
Dutch featuring Crystal Waters - This Is My Time
Courtney Love - Mono
Jaimeson - Complete
Monica - So Gone
Nio - Do You Think You're Special
Petrice - Till I Kissed You
David Sneddon - Best Of Order
System featuring Kerri B - If You Leave Me Now
Venus Hum - Soul Sloshing
Violent Delight - Transmission
Richard X featuring Kelis - Finest Dreams
August 18
4 Strings - Let It Rain
Melanie Blatt - Do Me Wrong
Bowling For Soup - Punk Rock 101
Drunkenmunkey - E
Electric Six - Dance Commander
Foo Fighters - Have It All
Girls Aloud - Life Got Cold
Good Charlotte - The Anthem
Graffiti - What Is The Problem?
Jewel - Intuition
Nightlife - Shining Star
Elvis Presley - Rubberneckin'
Radiohead - Go To Sleep
Rancid - Full Backdown
Sash! featuring TJ Davis - I Believe
Stain'd - So Far Away
Queens Of The Stone Age - First It Giveth
The White Stripes - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself
August 25
A - Good Times
Tim Burgess - I Believe In The Spirit
Mariah Carey - Bringing On The Heartbreak
Cooper Temple Clause - Promises Promises
Gay Dad - Joy
Groove Armada - But I Feel Good
Lemar - Dance (With You)
Lemonescent - Unconditional Love
Love Inc - Here Comes The Sunshine
Lene Marlin - You Weren't There
Mya featuring Missy Elliot - My Love Is Like... Woo!
Snap! vs Motivo - The Power Of Bhangra 2003
Svenson & Gielen featuring Jan Johnston - Beachbreeze
Justin Timberlake - Senorita
September 1
Christina Aguilera featuring Lil' Kim - Can't Hold Us Down
Big Brovaz - Baby Boy
Tim Deluxe - Less Talk, More Action
Harry - So Real
Lacquer - Behind
Linkin Park - Numb
Marilyn Manson - This Is The New Shit
Seal - Get It Together
Space Cowboy - Crazy Talk/Just Put Your Hand In Mine
Starsailor - 4 To The Floor
Rachel Stevens - My L.A. Ex
September 8
The Ataris - The Boys Of Summer
Kelly Clarkson - Miss Independent
Dido - White Flag
Siobhan Donaghy - Hate
Ainslie Henderson - Pretty Girls And Boys
Ian Van Dahl - I Can't Let You Go
September 15
Melanie C - Melt
Gareth Gates - TBA
Finley Quaye - Dice
September 22
Blondie - Good Boys
Emma - Maybe
Mis-Teeq - Crossroads
