“THE REMIXES 2021” EP Angelique Kidjo Island With this trio of remixes, Afropop becomes Afrohouse. The “Uncle Disco Club Mix” carries the originally bright and snappy “Wombo Lombo” into a tasty, bumpin’, 122-BPM floor-groover. Meanwhile, the hooky favorite “Agolo” gets two treatments. The speedy “MAEZTRO Remix” showcases a big kick-drum and regulation EDM breakdowns, while the “Blanka Mazimela Remix” works the groove to more satisfaction and delivers some hypnotizing vocal loops. – Jim Tremayne
“ALL MY FRIENDS” EP Disfreq Trick Great for tech-house sets, this whimsically looped-up EP from the Irish duo features two big faves: the title track and “EMS,” for their penetrating kicks and catchy hooks. Buzzy and bumpin’, this EP will rock your dancefloor. – Emily Makarewicz
“PLANET SESSION REMIX” EP Patrick Topping Trick Three techno remixes here, including Reinier Zonneveld’s storming take on “Planet Session” and Deborah De Luca’s tasty rerub of “Quick to the Mothership,” but the fave here is Rebūke’s powerful interpretation of “Lift Off.” The Irish talent elevates the pump and the pace of the original track with its driving and incessant kick, perfectly complemented by precisely distorted vocals and a biting synth line. – Nick Debban 52
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“DIN DAA DAA” (REMIX) Adomni & DJ Jack T House Royalty Records With their new twist on a classic tune, the New Jersey DJ/producers deliver their “Zoom Dub Remix,” which will move you with its tasty synth work and unrelenting, percolating rhythms. Choice. – Tommy D Funk
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“CLOSER” Andrew Rayel & Takis (feat. Zagata) Armada Music Rayel and Takis combine their considerable production skills on this delicate, seductive house track. Starting with a smooth groove, “Closer” is both sensual and sensitive with its rhythmic guitar matching up with Zagata’s soulful vocals. Sure to set the mood for any intimate setting or club. – Emily Makarewicz
