The CLUB TRACK for 1999 is here !!! Mr. Spring presents " Blaxxtrax 3 (funky Nassau). Get ready to spill the funk, with groovy, house driven, salsa riffs making a combination which is ready to deliver an explosion on the dance floor. This single was first made available on white label during the winter season '98.

Gaining support from UK A-list DJ's" Judge Jules, Pete Tong and Norman Cook ( of Fatboy Slim), it's no surprise that the single is one of the most buzzing records out of the UK. With the worldwide right to release "Blaxxtraxx 3 (Funky Nassau)", Tommy Boy delivers another jam ready to make a mark on their history of hit tracks. There are four mixes to choose from; Remix Radio Edit, Original Mix, Remix, Original Chop. For further information contact: Hillary Siskind (212)388-8395. This track is a must for all clubs and radio everywhere, but don't take it from me. Just get a dam copy. ***** 5-Stars

Hypertrophy features their new release "Pullover". A futuristic funk, house groove, with tweaking main melody rides, and a phat pulsating kick drum, will have everyone in the party jumping. There are seven jam packed mixes, all having a different dance feel. This track is a perfect club groove for DJ's to spin. Hypertrophy's "Pullover" can be found on the Tommy Boy Silver label. **** 4-Stars

MIAMI MUSIC NEWS

Detour records is back with a new artist which will be knocking down the doors of clubland and radio world. Barbie will be featuring her rendition of the Eurythmic dance classic, "Here Comes The rain Again". Gerald Godbout and Onnie Velez producers, have put together two jam packed mixes which include high energy and tribal house influences with a hint of the tripping funk. I sat down in the Detour recording studio while listening to the mixes and even my chair started bumping to the sound. Also in the works is a pop style mix, and most important a Freestyle mix which will be provided by Tito Puente Jr. Be on the lookout for this track. I am sure your will be hearing it on the radio soon. You can contact Detour Records at: (305)227-6837 or their website:http://www.detourrecords.com

Tito Puente Jr. has a new album release entitled "Sientelo" which is making noise here in Miami. The album consists of Electro-Latin funk, house, and salsa a combination that will keep you dancing all night. Peter Pan records offers you the best of Tito in this album.  The tracks should easily find there way to club and radio play. **** 4-Stars

The group Latin Xpress now has their own website at: http://sites.netscape.net/LatinXpress/homepage Frank Lords, Kino Moreno and Machete welcomes you all. Latin Xpress is also under new management, with Joe Granda and have a planned tour in Canada. So to all of our Canadian friends try not to miss this group, they can put on a hell of a show.

Re-live the classics and have a SUNSHINE of a time, with Miami's own hometown group.  K.C. and the Sunshine Band release their "25th Anniversary CD Collection". The album is a two disc set and contains all of their Greatest Hits. This album is a definite party mover for old and new crowds everywhere. This collection is brought to by Rhino Records. ***** 5-Stars

Miami's own Willie Chirino is making the country of Mexico dance to his new release. It's a merengue track entitled "Todo Se Vale", and it's taking Mexico by storm. Jon Secada has also released his "Greatest Hits" album, including hits like "Just Another Day", "Angel", "Do You Believe In Us", I'm Free" and more. The album is also available in Spanish, entitled "Grandes Exitos".

OTHER UPDATES MDO new release "Dame Un Poco Mas" (Spanish), "Groove With Me Tonight" (English) is already being played in radio stations nationwide. The Spanish mix is found on their new album, "Un Poco Mas" on Sony Discos. The English mix is available as a single.

The "Golden Boy" Oscar de la Hoya is not only preparing to fight the greatest match of his life September 18, 1999 against Felix Trinidad, but he is also getting ready to release an album. Yes, he will also be putting on his gloves to fight in the music business arena. His debut album release is scheduled for February 14, 2000. Are you ready for a Y2K Valentine release? I hope he doesn't break some peoples hearts.

RADIO STATION NEWS

Grand Rapids, Michigan has a new dance radio station WWIP 105.3 FM, formerly WCXT. Contact Jim Thias "Music Director" and Todd Ernst "Mix Show Director at (616) 725-7171.

Miami has a new radio station "The Beat of Miami" Mega 103.5, which is slowly becoming the Miami's choice. Their format consists of Miami's dance music that spans over three decades, including love ballads (which we have not heard for a while) and Freestyle. YES, Freestyle !!! And guess who's on the air ? The one and only, Mr. Energetic- Gino Latino, formerly of the original Power 96 crew and Mega 92.

Speaking about Power 96, as some of you might already know the new music director is no other than Eddie "Lick 'em' Mix. Well, Eddie it's time to make some changes. Play more Dance and Freestyle!!! You know what the people really want to listen to. You can even check the Power 96 website and vote for your favorite format.
http://www.power96.com

For now it seems that Dance is the most requested format, and Freestyle is right behind it, so that should help in making some kind of decisions. Miami wants to hear more DANCE & FREESTYLE !!! Besides the old school Freestyle  & Dance mixes that are played in the lunch hour and on Freestyle Friday, do some research on the new stuff. We are not saying to just play anything new, but play some GOOD, new  Dance & Freestyle. Your audience is craving for it. You have the key in making the music scene here in Miami what it was in the 80's, and the people are just waiting to listen.

We have seen many Music Directors come and go, and still nothing has been done to change the format. Being a DJ producer you should know what the people want. CHANGE !!! Do you remember back when the club's were packed, artists performed, everyone made money in the business and the fans were happy ? Miami was on the map. That's what the people want. That's the response we get everyday on e-mails. SO, Miami call your local stations and request a change. IT'S ALL ABOUT CHANGE!!!

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