REVIEWS

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Elisete - Black Is Beautiful (Selecta Beats)

Brazilian singer Elisete releases a new a joyful house number that will push you on to the dance floor. She benefits from the incredible participation of famous DJ's-producers: Eddy Valdez (who has remixed Toquinho, Sean Paul, Diana Ross or Marvin Gaye!), Hot Hands and Mzilikazi Wa Afrika (South Africa). For orders and sound samples

Elisete - Black Is Beautiful (Pino Music)

Brazilian singer Elisete joins Dr. Drummer on this Latin-oriented tune, which is perfect for the summer season. For orders and sound samples

Various "Latin House Collection Part 3" (Pino Music)

A Latin-oriented compilation to provide you with hot beats during the hottest days of the year, including tracks by Manu XTC, 3 H.O.T.S., Dr. Drummer, Team DeLuxe, Michael Ramirez & Hot Hands, etc. For orders and sound samples

Dave Roy Bland - Vista Latina (Sound Of Dyxo)

Pumpin' electro-oriented track that is built around a tropical trumpet. Highly recommended.

Manu XTC - Latin Breeze (Pino Music)

Cool Latin vibes for this summer. Spanish DJ and producer Manu XTC has created this groovy number that uses a salsa piano to keep the dance floor jumping. Hot Hands provides his own mix of this tune, too. For orders and sound samples

Various "Hed Kandi Beach House 2008" (Hed Kandi)

Two CD set of 24 tracks of the soundtrack to your summer! Hed Kandi brings you the hottest tracks for the 2008 summer season. Beach House 2008 features summer club anthems like Miguel Migs 'So Far', Soul Providers 'Rise', JodyWisternoff's 'Starstrings', and many others. This fantastic summer collection also includes beach-fueled tracks like Roachford & MYNC Project's 'Ride The Storm', MJ Cole features Laura Vane's 'Watertight', Alfred Azzetto with 'Colors', through to the Latin infused hits of Rasmus Faber's 'Demanda' and Hot Hands presents Karyna's 'Quiero Tus Caricias'. This compilation is the perfect addition to your summer plans. For orders and sound samples

3 H.O.T.S. "House Music from Bahia" (Pino Music)

3 H.O.T.S. (Three Heads On The Studio) comprises DJ Edilson, DJ Edvaldo Jr. and Adriano Veloso. They hail from Salvador de Bahia (Brazil) and know what the real deal is when it comes to hot house music with a Latin touch. For orders and sound samples

Michael Ramirez & Hot Hands "The Sound Of Gran Canaria (remixes)" (Pino Music)

"The Sound of Gran Canaria" has been remixed by infamous DJ's/remixers like NY's Ralphie Dee, Spain's Moba Sound and Colombian producer DJ Daw as well as a funky remix by Hot Hands himself. For orders and sound samples

Super Iron "Iron Beats" (Ex Records)

Great EP including a heavy Latin track "Estoy caliante" and a disco-oriented tune "Back To Disco". Recommended. For orders and sound samples

Noelia "Caribbean Queen Reloaded" (Network Records Europe/Pink Star Music)

This remake of Billy Ocean's classic has been produced by H. Antoni Carvajal. Check out the "54th Hustle Street Mix" by the Coco'n'Club team: It includes lots of elements that bring you back to the old Studio 54 in New York". Puerto Rican beauty Noelia strikes back after hits like "Candela", "Beyond All Supetitions" and "Enamorada". A new album is also planned.

Dr. Drummer feat. M-Scilla "Nosso mundo" (Pino Music)

Brazilian-oriented track that features M-Scilla on vocals. Don't miss out on this one. For orders and sound samples

Manu XTC "Sol Caliete / Dawm Guitar" (Ospina Digital)

Manu XTC and Ospina Digtal strike back with two summer bangers.

El Colombiano "Latino Por Siempre" (Ex Records)

Another great Latin house release on Ex Records. El Colombiano delivers five great tracks that are going to please every Latin house music fan. For orders and sound samples

Mr Maph "Mi casa es su casa" (House of Parliament Music Inc)

Slammin' production with a groovy bass and great sax that will keep every dance floor pumpin'. For further details

Luis Luis "Panama Jackin'" (Ex Records)

Great package containing six Latin house tracks.For orders and sound samples

Hot Hands "Hot Brazilian Tracks" (Ex Records)

Check out this new package including "Eu Nunca Falei Assim" and "Voce Me Vira A Cabeca". For orders and sound samples

Double H "Via Brasil EP" (Ex Records)

New EP on this new label that will please those who feel that Brazilian house sound. For orders and sound samples

Hot Hands presents Karyna "Quiero tus caricias" (the remixes)(Pino Music)

Pino Music present brand new remixes of "Quiero tus caricias" which is produced by Ambient P, Alejandro Martinez and Hot Hands, with Karyna providing the passionate vocals. The 'Late Night Remix' takes the track to late night territory with fiercely thumpin' beats leading the way for the jazz-funky elements and latinesque vocals, while Dr. Drummer contributes a laidback interpretation that keeps things on a jazz-funky edge while smoothing the overall vibe. The package also includes remixes by Brazilian star DJ Meme. For orders and sound samples

Michael Ramirez & Hot Hands "The Sound of Gran Canaria" (Pino Music)

Funky Latin house production that has resulted from the cooperation between Spanish DJ Michael Ramirez and Hot Hands. For orders and sound samples

Vega "Ponce" (Vega)

Ponce’ is the first track in a new series of releases taking inspiration from the musical landscapes of countries around the world. Evoking the very spirit and energy of Puerto Rico and tis beautiful people, ‘Ponce’ pays tribute to traditional instruments like the güiro and maracas and the traditional African-originated musical stlyes of "bomba and plena".

Franck Roger "Ekobah" (Franck Roger Digital)

Franck Roger strikes back with a great instrumental track that oozes jazzy elements.

Ranura De Alma "Mariposa" (Sun Soaked)

Nice melodic and atmospheric number that will take you through a journey in the sky.

Back to Fundamentals "Voodoo Bounce" (SSOH)

The pioneer of ethnic house creates a concoction of ancestral African tribal music, haitian voodoo and electronic music.

DJ Ralphie Dee presents "Sambelectra" (New York Grooves)

Check out this production including a mix by Ralphie Dee, a track for prime time dance floors, as well as remix by Alejandro Martinez & Hot Hands, a deep rhodes piano filled trip. For orders and sound samples

Oscar G "Miami" (Nervous)

Oscar G strikes back with a tongue-in-cheek production including a Jose Cheena soundalike.

DJ Project "DJ Project" (Pino Music)

Dr. Drummer has produced this fantastic album including Latin-oriented tracks like "Samba For You", "Cafe Del Sol" and "Electrico". For orders and sound samples

DJ El Mono "Colombian Beats EP" (Pino Music)

Check out this great EP by El Mono including tracks like "Amor Prohibido", "Blu Bahia", "Casa Loca", "Mirame" and "Noche Azul". For orders and sound samples

DJ Nameless "Panama EP" (Pino Music)

Hot EP by Panamenian DJ Nameless. Check out "Enamorada" and "Carino". For orders and sound samples

Doug Willis "Dougswana" (Z Records)

Dave Lee aka Doug Willis, returns with a brilliant production: "Dougswana", which features long time Faze Action vocalist Zeke Manyika, who delivers the African chants on a powerful, floor filling, Brass Construction meets Fela Kuti style afro house bomb.

Hot Hands presents Elisete "Voce e minha fantasia" (Pino Music)

Native Brazilian singer Elisete teams up with Hot Hands to deliver a unique combination of South American warmth and disco-oriented rhythms. Dr. Drummer aka Domenico Ferruggia, Colombian DJ Dr Harvey, and Max Riolo provide great remixes of this Brazilian-flavoured production.

Lord Sassafrass feat. Carol Brown "Don't Wait Too Long" (Queep Organic Soul)

Queep Organic Soul has signed a reggae tune by Jamaican-born Lord Sassafrass featuring Carol Brown guesting on vocals titled "Dont Wait Too Long". The package includes mixes by Jackindabox (aka Mr Fuzz), DJ Rico, Kel Quadrant, Paris Syndrome and Alejandro Martinez and Hot Hands.

Oscar P feat. Ama "You Are My House" (Open Bar)

New York based producer Oscar P teams up with London based vocalist Ama Zedrey for a taste of balearic style club music. This is the first single from Oscar P's upcoming 2008 album featuring remixes from Angel Manuel, Pete Moss, Jordan Rivera, T&A, Sirkhan, Ospina & Oscar P, Javi Lopez , Adriano Dodici, Arnaud D & Frederic Grand, DJ PremiumOne, & Sean Henderson.

Franck Roger "The Latin Track" (Franck Roger Digital)

This production is a spiritual journey into Latin House music. Franck is supported by Olivier M'sellem on the keyboards.

Blvd East & Louie Lou Gorbea "A Journey Into" (Coco Soul)

Alix Alvarez delivers a great set of mixes of "A Journey Into..." by Blvd East & Louie Lou Gorbea. This time Alix takes it minimal and dubby whilst keeping the original vocals of Osualdo Bembesito Lora intact.

Various "Miami Spanglish" (Network Records Europe)

El Latino Man has put togther this compilation including Spanglish numbers by the likes of Gerardo, Monie Love, Barrio Boyzz, etc. Highly recommended.

Various "Open Bar presents DJ Tools" (Open Bar)

Check out this new digital compilation including tracks by the likes of Staffan Thorsell, Jordan Rivera, DJ Dove vs Peech Boys, DJ Hofmanna, Ferry Nice, Javi Lopez, etc. This package also includes a production by Hot Hands and Armando Gomez: "The Way We Used To Do It".

Kirill feat. Sin Palabras "House Of Yemaya EP" (Open Bar)

Straight out of Miami, Kirill brings you house beats with a Cuban twist and some santeria flavour. Check out "House Of Yemaya", "Chango" and "Cuban E Fusion".

Manu XTC "The Fiebre EP" (Open Bar)

Another great Latin-flavoured EP from Open Bar including tracks like "Fiebre", "Cocaine SHot" and "Arriba".

RYB feat. Angelita Jiminez "Brazilian Breeze" (Mutated Music)

Rafael Yapudjian and Marcos Bispo (aka RYB) deliver this new production. Coupled with the vocal delights of native Brazilian Angelita Jiminez, who lives in London, these two producers have created an afro latin house music gem complete with mixes from the Stereo Mutants.

Groove Invaderz "Jungle Fever" (Barcoda)

Afro-oriented latin production from the Groove Invaderz, including remixes from Danny J Lewis and Central Avenue.

Julius Papp "Bole Bantu" (Large)

Producer Julius Papp strikes back with this great Afro track, which features Samba Ngo on vocals. The riffing guitar and percussion are superb and backed by a bumping bassline.

Kiko Navarro "Sonando contigo" (Swank)

Latin house music at its best including a mix by Kerri Chandler.

Replay "La musica" (TriCircle Recordings)

Nice latin oriented production, including mixes by Dj Circle & Christian Hornbostel.

Matt Caseli & Aston Martinez "Gonzalo´s Guestlist" (Realbasic)

Matt Caseli’s new sexy house bomb "Gonzalo’s Guestlist" alongside Swiss producer Aston Martinez finally comes through your door! Featuring the vocal talents of Gonzalo De la Vega of "Me Sorprendiste" fame, this track will keep every dance floor burning. Including mixes by Germany ’s dj duo Syke’n’Sugarstarr and Kings Of Groove aka Franco De Mulero & Ferry B.

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Latin House Essentials" (album) (Strichcode)

Check out some of the best and most innovative Latin house tracks! Hot Hands, who was awarded Best International DJ at 2006's Latin Dance Music Awards in Miami, has put together this new compilation after releasing productions and remixes for international labels such as Ospina Digital (US), Open Bar (US), Toy Robot (US), Kinky Malinki (UK), Deep Bass (Spain), etc. Latin house is an electronic dance music subgenre that mixes together house and Latin elements of Brazilian, Cuban and Colombian origin. Enjoy 80 minutes of nonstop music, including songs by Davidson Ospina, Oscar P, Manu from Newcastle, Dr. Harvey, Dr. Drummer, Hot Hands and many more. For orders and sound samples

Would you like to have your production reviewed in this section? Please feel free to submit records, cd's, MP3's. Contact me via e-mail

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