DHS 8 - Part 9 (D)

Evening gentlemen, apologies once more for the inordinate delay on selecting my tracks. Its very poor form and completely unacceptable and I shall be remonstrating with myself in some punishing self-flagellation later on I can tell you. As soon as I can find a clean sock.
Although, having been in Romania for 2 weeks and the only vaguely english speaking channel being their equivalent of MTV then you're lucky im not filling my selection with the absolute nonsense they put on , and its all on heavy rotation so im word perfect in a couple of Rihanna records (i maybe bad, but im perfectly good at it), some lady ga ga track that sounds just like a madonna record, some more bruno mars nonsense and more hip-pop, this time from Dr Dre as they all seem to be doing it now although I never thought he'd ever sell-out, what price a comeback eh ? Although im sure he's done this comeback lark before with 'Still D.R.E' and thats about a zillion times better. And when did Eminem get so shouty ? Ah who knows I must be getting too old to appreciate it - my niece thinks its all ace. For the record the best pop track I have heard recently is 'Someone like You' which is an outstanding song. As Corden said at the BAFTA's "You can have all the dancers, all the pyrotechnics and whatever else but when you sound like THAT all you need is a piano" Indeed.

Right enough social commentary from me, you've waited long enough as it is. The last 10:
Oh Baby - Never really got this to be honest, not then and not now. Sounds like the early part of the first ever bedrock cd, like something Jondi & Spesh might put out. Although their track with Hawking speaking was more my thing to be fair.
Greece 2000 - legendary balearic trance tune, not a real fave of mine but definitely pleasant and this version is nice and I havent heard it before. If I ever go to Ibiza I would certainly enjoy hearing this at sunset on the cafe del mar
Day by day - not for me im afraid, its rather melancholy to these ears - never understood dance music like this
Hypnotized - Im liking this a lot - a real 4am tune, makes me think of turnmills and the regular gurnathon I used to partake in. Perhaps they played it, I dont remember, but then I wouldnt would I ? Possibly prefer with a bit less vocal but that hook is a killer.
Everytime - This seems like another record to be enjoyed on a sunny beach to me, very nice indeed. Summer days...
Emotional Rollercoaster - I like this but im not really sure why, whatever the opposite of eponymous is, is appropriate here, not sure the track has the punch the title suggests but its is nice.
Kings in Exile - its nice enough but like you say, doesnt really go anywhere - like ER above its great music to chill to
I Need a Dollar - This is great, anything full of piano gets my attention and theres plenty of funk involved. Nice lyrics and some brass in the middle - whats not to like ?
Fighting Fire - This reminds me of 'walking on fire' in some ways although this is a bit more immediate and to be fair, not as good but then theyre very different tracks. Surprised you like this Hodge to be honest, wouldnt have thought its your cup of tea. Doesnt do much for me im afraid.
Driven - This is a drug tune isnt it !! I could get very lost in this given the right set of circumstances ! Again, reminiscent of early bedrock stuff although possibly not that deep. 2nd half is really good actually.

Ok, as ever Im estimably grateful gentleman - here is my latest selection, which is a bit all over the place, but none the worse for it (to me anyway !)

Street Tuff - Double Trouble & The Rebel MC
This was an enormous track for me when I was 15/16 cant believe I found it on here - its been years since I heard it and yet I am still almost word perfect, I cant hear it without smiling. Seminal. I always remember 'rapping' along in the common room at school and at the part where he says "...hustle, Ive got muscle" one of the girls sais "really ? Where ?" Ouch. Think im a yankee, no im a londoner !!

Drums 4 Better Daze - Lovesky
Ok with the silliness out of the way lets get down to business - another great hooj release and this is the praha remix. Loads of energy and a highly original breakdown that I adored.

Its Love (Trippin) - Goldtrix feat. Andrea Brown
This was way huge back in the day, went onto quite commercial success, but the day I picked the track up in plastic I almost blew my load. Its all about that bassline isnt it ? Tune.

Electro Glide in Blue - Apollo 440
Im guessing you both know this ? But its a first for me that I stumbled across and I love it. Sampled heavily on fatboy slims 'the weekend starts here' that I used for warm up sets but this is much, much better. I just love the build and build of all the elements in the track, especially the beats and the vocal. Nice trippy elements in it too.

The Eve of the War - Jeff Wayne
You may well know this, I certainly did, well the Ben Liebrand interpretation anyway. The Cosmos remix takes it to a much better place with an absolute growler of a bassline. Turn that bad boy up !

One love my niggas !