Welcome to Volume 3 of the 2010 Gay Pride edition, packed with the best disco, funky house, and camp favorites pulled from recent T-Dance sets, along with several new releases made for summer.
Leading the way is DJ Kid Stretch’s “Give U More.” Following last year’s “Runaway,” the track piles on the samples, including the unmistakable voice of Loleatta Holloway roaring in the background.
We also have two new singles from Peyton. His collaboration with Eric Kupper, “Celebrate,” arrives just in time for Pride with a message about embracing life and living openly. Peyton also teams with Wayne G for “Ur the Best Thing.” I previewed the song on Gay Days Volume 1, but this set features the full original version in all its soulful glory.
Kimberley Locke returns with the disco-powered “Strobelight,” followed by three updated classics. First is “You Know How to Love Me,” originally recorded by Phyllis Hyman in 1979. Soraya Vivian handles the vocals and delivers a performance strong enough to place her alongside Katherine Ellis as a future Party Favorz favorite.
Next is FAMA’s remake of “Ring My Bell,” the disco classic originally performed by Anita Ward. I approached this one with caution, but the DeepCitySoul Mix completely won me over. The remix package also includes versions by Richard Earnshaw and Richie Jones, although only radio edits were initially available. Hopefully, the full-length mixes will arrive in time for Beach House.
Eric Kupper and Cathi O also update “Haven’t You Heard,” the early hit from Patrice Rushen, who later gave us “Forget Me Nots.” Their version stays faithful to the original while adding a polished groove suited for modern dance floors.
Other highlights include Macy Gray’s “Beauty in the World,” transformed by Cutmore into a bright house anthem. Scarlette Fever brings the drama with “Cheating Man,” remixed by 7th Heaven. The package also features mixes from Moto Blanco, Soulshaker, and Loverush UK, making this one of the strongest releases in the set.
Closing things out is Crystal Waters’ “When People Come Together.” It begins with an Ibiza-inspired atmosphere before taking a sharp and unexpected turn after the first two minutes. The sudden change gives the track an almost theatrical quality and makes it the perfect finale. After all, Crystal Waters has always been part of the Party Favorz Pride tradition.
I’ll return Sunday with the second installment of the Gay Anthems series. These episodes will remain available only through July 4, so grab them while you can.
Until the next time…ENJOY!
Album : Pride Edition 2010 v3
Genre : Disco, Funky, House
Year : 2010
Total Time : 1:22:41:00
- DJ Kid Stretch – Give U Much More (Original Mix)
- Sidechains – Back 2 Skool (Original Mix)
- Peyton – Celebrate (Extended Mix)
- Lovemakers – This Feeling (Original Mix)
- Tina More – Touch Me (Trilogy Project Remix)
- Fierce Collective feat. Soraya Vivian – You Know How To Love Me (Bassmonkeys Magic Spanx Mix)
- FAMA – Ring My Bell (DeepCitySoul Mix)
- Kimberley Locke – StrobeLight (DJ Renegade Club Mix)
- Naomi Marsh – The Answer (Bassmonkeys Club Mix)
- Wayne G & Peyton – Ur The Best Thing (Original Mix)
- Macy Gray – Beauty In The World (Cutmore Extended Remix)
- Cathi O – Haven’t You Heard (Eric Kuppers Believe In The Magic Mix)
- Mary J Blige – I Am (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
- Daddy Funk 45 feat. Kaysee – Bag Myself A Man (Rob Hayes ‘Soul n Disco’ Mix)
- Scarlette Fever – Cheating Man (7th Heaven Club Mix)
- Crystal Waters vs. Bellani Spada – When People Come Together (Extended Version)
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