DJ Bugie reports on some fantastic new mixes for 2012!
As we welcome 2012, I realize that this is the year for change. As music evolves, we see more DJs becoming producers, which means better club mixes. Who would know what works a dance floor into a frenzy better then a DJ? That being said, during White Party Week's Saturday night White Starz event in Miami, held over Thanksgiving Weekend, I managed to sneak out of my VIP room and catch some new music being featured by both Wayne G. and Jack Chang. After finally closing down Mekka and well after sunrise, I headed back to the hotel for a quickie. No silly, a disco nap, although I did get to share a bed with two hotties. I was in need of some beauty sleep. I was not going to venture out to the Muscle Beach Party that Sunday afternoon, featuring the "I didn't get any sleep last night" look. Can I just tell you, I had the best time! I got to hang out with all the celebutants in the VIP section, and yes and it was FABULOUS! There we were, with complimentary cocktails flowing, good friends chatting about the highlights of the weekend and hot boys and girls all around us. While enjoying a Red Bull and chatting with Jack Chang, I was treated to the amazing sounds of DJ Gustavo Scorpio, who was featuring some of his remixes for several up and coming tracks and all unreleased at the time.
"Raise Your Hands
" - C. Rod featuring Jason Walker
One of these remarkable remixes was "Raise Your Hands" originally produced by C. Rod and featuring Jason Walker on vocals. Jason sounds amazing, by the way, and this is one of his best songs ever. Gustavo's tribal drums and high-energy synths carry Jason's vocal out through the crowd like fireworks bursting in the night sky. Speaking of which, although the wild winds did not allow for the fireworks at Muscle Beach this year as per the Coast Guard's order, this song was one of the few contenders considered for the show. A very reliable source told me that it is being released very soon, with remixes by Chad Jack, Chris 'The Greek' Panaghi and of course Brazil's Gustavo Scorpio. Be on the look out for this, because it's a must have!
"Hotel Nacional"
- Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan has a second single that was just released. Yes, the follow up to her smash hit "Wepa" is "Hotel Nacional". This one features remixes by Mike Cruz and Dee Martello, along with the legendary Ralphi Rosario. This is going to be another sizzler for Gloria Estefan. I got a sneak peek at the tune at Muscle Beach when Gustavo played his remix and let me tell you, it is caliente to say the least. Being fabulous and in the know, I heard from my reliable source that there is a second batch of remixes being released. I am told that along with Gustavo Scorpio, there is a remix by Pablo Flores and even one by Razor 'N Guido. Talk about anxiously waiting the arrival of the postman. Now you know, a reporter never reveals his source, but I will say, thank you Frank Ceraolo!
"Crazy Crazy"
- Guinevere
With Valentine's Day coming up in February, I know all you Circuit boys will be looking for Mr. Right or at the very least, looking for Mr. Right Now. I have found that there are three kinds of Mister's out there, and no, I am not talking about Mister Sister. There is the "Marrying Mr." and you know him. He's your match and the one you find if you are lucky enough. He would be your everything and give to you his always. Then there is the "Crazy Crazy Mr.", the one Guinevere is singing about. With such lyrics as "like a porn star, you better perform" and "I'm feelin' freaky boy, you know you want it" it's a bit obsessive compulsive and demanding. She blasts you with the chorus "Crazy crazy, you make me crazy all the time…baby baby, you make me lose my f*cking mind!" I mean how does one respond to that? Well if you've heard the fabulously done remix by DJ Escape and Tony Coluccio, you would respond by bumping and grinding on the dance floor. With the tribal drums pounding and the synths thrusting, one can't help but get hot and sweaty with a Mr. on the dance floor. If "Crazy Crazy" is not your thing, then there is lastly, Mr. "Naughty Naughty"!
"Naughty Naughty"
- Porcelain Black
Porcelain Black vamps with lyrics like "Definitely not an angel, but I'm not that evil, you know. I'm just so addicted to beautiful people." It comes off a bit shallow and vain but aren't we all at some point in our lives? In the chorus she exclaims, "Naughty, naughty, naughty, we just wanna party. It's all about fun and games until I hurt somebody." Who out there has not experienced that emotion? The player gets played. The Razor 'N Guido remix turns the party serving attitude over a tribal drum beat like only they know how. Speaking of Razor 'N Guido, they teamed up with DJ Skribble on a remix of Deborah Cox's "If It Wasn't For Love", so be sure to check that one out. HOT! So I say have at it my darlings, just remember to play safe and be honest. That way, you won't become the one no one wants to spend any time with. Remember, no matter how cute he is, somewhere in the world is someone who is sick of him.
Veva
Veva
- "H.E.R."
On another note, I was turned on to a new Diva (or should I say "Veva"). She is an up and coming American pop singer and songwriter out of Orlando, Florida. Veva started her first music project singing in a band under the name of "Bombshell Overdose". Veva decided six months after joining that she would take the solo route, so she split up with the band in March of 2011. Now she is on her own and writing new songs, and collaborating with Justin Diggs and her manager Matthew Paul. It was Matthew who contacted me and turned me on to her by sending me the radio version of her single. "H.E.R." I thought, wow, she kind of reminds me of Ke$ha, but with a better voice (and just FYI, I love me some Ke$ha so don't be hating on me for the comparison...) This is to mark Veva's first single as a solo artist and it has just been released. Be on the look out for the remixes soon to be released sometime in 2012.
In closing, my lovelies, I would like to say let's make 2012 count! Let this be the year of change, as we head forward and upward towards the well deserved successes in all of our lives. There will be all kinds of fabulous new changes and a certain revamping of the Circuit, as we head toward bigger and better events. A reliable, international source tells me that "Sensation", one of the biggest and most well know raves in Europe, is scheduled to makes its U.S. debut sometime this year.
Like I always say, "GO BIG or STAY HOME!!!" You know you love me,
xoxo!
Bugie
Bugie (pronounced "Boo-Gee") Matsushita got his start in his hometown of Honolulu, Hawaii spinning at Hamburger Mary's. He wowed San Francisco for years, and in addition to his former ten-year residency at South Beach's legendary Twist bar, his party resume now includes White Party Week, Winter Party Festival, Pirhana Las Vegas and events during Gay Day Weekend in Orlando. E-mail Bugie: divaonvinyl@aol.com .
