SAN FRAN IN THE MIX - AFROTRANSIT JULY 31, 2008

This is the 2nd of 3 mixes I made as guest DJ on Nik Red's Afrotransit show this summer. Enjoy!

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Tracklisting:

01. Sun Palace - Rude Movements
02. Incognito - Step Aside
03. SOULHEAD - YOU CAN DO THAT worked by REEL PEOPLE
04. Soul II Soul - Back To Life (MAW 12" Mix)
05. Afefe Iku - Mirror Dance
06. PUSHIM - Like A Sunshine, My Memory (EOL Mix)
07. Jephte Guillaume presents AK - Shinin' Your Way (Blaze with Jihad Muhammad Mix)
08. Stevie Wonder - For Your Love (Casamena Living Room Mix)
09. Raheem DeVaughn - You (Darryl James & Fred McFarlane DFA 12" Vox)
10. Shaun Escoffery - Days Like This (Spen & Karizma 12" Mix)
11. STUDIO APARTMENT feat. Blaze - The Rising Sun (Muthafunkaz Sun Rising 12" Mix)

SAN FRAN IN THE MIX - AFROTRANSIT MAY 29, 2008

Heya folks!

This is the first of 3 new guest mixes that I did on the Afrotransit show.

As always, please let me know what you think: sanfrandisco (at) gmail dot com

peace and love,

SAN FRAN

*****

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Tracklisting:

01. Carly Simon - Why (12" Version)
02. A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum (12" 'Why' Edit)
03. Sister Sledge - Reach Your Peak (12" Promo Version)
04. John Davis & The Monster Orchestra - Bourgie Bourgie
05. Loose Joints - Is It All Over My Face? (Female Vocal)
06. Cerrone feat. Jocelyn Brown - Hooked On You (Dim's Old School of Disco Mix)
07. James Brown - Sunny (Funkmaster JB vs Funkmaster JS Hardboiled Mix)
08. A Hundred Birds - Love and Happiness
09. Jill Scott - Hate On Me (Quentin Harris Remix)
10. Raw Artistic Soul feat. Ursula Rucker - The Light (Ralf Gum + Crisp Late Night Light)
11. Dennis Ferrer - Church Lady (Rocco Late Night Mix)
12. Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own (Alix Alvarez Remix)
13. Peven Everett - Sexy Make Up (Tarantulaz Remix)
14. UPZ - Mundo Infantile (Rasmus Faber Journey Into The Deep)
15. STUDIO APARTMENT - Found Him (feat. Monique Bingham)
16. Yasuko Agawa - Voo Doo (Rasmus Faber Remix)

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DECADANCE : HOTTER THAN JULY! - July 18, 2008

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LAST DANCE - DJ San Fran @ CIRCA!

SUNDAY, JUNE 29th
CiRCA & PRIDE TORONTO PRESENT:

LAST
DANCE

The Official
PRIDE TORONTO
Closing Party

Sunday, June 29th
126 John St (Just South of Richmond)
View Google map + get directions
MAIN ROOM:

RuPaul

Trans-X - "Living on Video"
Adam Joseph
DJ Billy Carroll (NYC)
DJ Jamal
Performance by Christabel

BALLROOM:
Dance Yourself to Death (live)
Denise Benson
Cozmic Cat
DJ Fierce Helder
DJ Katey

SKYY CINEMA LOUNGE:
Ignite! - Blockorama after party
DJ Nik Red
DJ Carma
DJ San Fran
DJ Kani
DEADLEE (live)

WASHROOM BAR:
Alterna-Queer Stage After Party
Gangbang DJ's Countess Christsmasher
and Andrew Awesome
DJ Triple-X
Miss Guy (NYC)
Leif
For table reservation and bottle service:
bottleservice@circatoronto.com
Extended service to 4:00 AM
19+ event

Tickets:
First 500 - $20
Advanced - $25
More at the door
Ticketweb: www.ticketweb.ca

Tickets also available at Priape and the CiRCA booth on Church St.

DJ San Fran In The Mix Live: January 26, 2008 - Part 2

Heya folks!

At long last (as promised), we finally have part 2 of the mix from January 26, 2008.

Part 2 is an extended mix for the big rooms, with a blend of House, Dance and Electro grooves.
Crank it to 10 and boogie on down.

As always, please let me know what you think: sanfrandisco (at) gmail dot com

peace and love,

DJ San Fran

*****

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Tracklisting:

01. DJ Sneak feat. Bear Who? - Fix My Sink (Basement Jaxx Work That Sink Dub)
02. SIKK - My Washing Machine (Bini & Martini Fu**king Machine Mix)
03. The Rapture - Sister Saviour (Tiefschwarz Mix)
04. Missy Elliott - Pass That Dutch (The Scumfrog Mix)
05. P. Diddy feat. Kelis - Let's Get Ill (Deep Dish Mix)
06. Kelly Rowland - Work (Freemasons Club Mix)
07. Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music (Jody Den Broeder Club Mix)
08. Britney Spears - Piece Of Me (Bimbo Jones Club Mix)
09. Mason - Exceeder
10. Faithless - Insomnia (Tommy Trash Remix)
11. Electric Six - Danger! High Voltage (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)
12. Who Da Funk - Shiny Disco Balls (Main Mix)
13. Junior Jack - Da Hype
14. Sucker DJ's - It's Gotta Be
15. Kelis - Milkshake (Tom Neville Mix)
16. Bodyrockers - I Like The Way (Tom Neville Touch My Body Mix)
17. The Gossip - Standing In The Way Of Control (Soulwax Nite Version)
18. Tribal Kings vs 3rd Face - Canto Della Liberta (Vandalism Remix)
19. Fish Go Deep - The Cure and the Cause (The Cube Guys Vocal Mix)
20. Mr. V & Miss Patty - Da Bump (Ame Original Mix)
21. Dennis Ferrer - Touched The Sky (The For Isolators Only Stereophonic D

Publish Post

ub Version)
22. DJ Gregory - Attend 1 (Yass Remix)

DJ San Fran In The Mix Live : January 28, 2008 - Part 1

Hello folks!

I know it's been quite a while, but at long last I have a new mix for you all to download.
This mix is taken live from my most recent gig, and I'm very proud of it. It's a pretty long mix, so I'll be posting it in 2 different parts. The first right now, and the second will be uploaded later in the month.

Part One of the mix takes you on a bit of a journey, from electro to disco to deep and dubby House. Play it loud, and I hope you enjoy! As always, please let me know what you think: sanfrandisco (at) gmail dot com

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Tracklisting:

01. Scissor Sisters - Take Me Out (Live at the BBC)
02. Martin Solveig - Rocking Music (Tom Newman Remix)
03. Metro Area - Machine Vibes
04. Le Tigre - Deceptacon (DFA Remix)
05. Feist - Sealion (Chromeo Remix//SFD Re-Touch)
06. Major Swellings - Mann Grot
07. Chaka Khan - Fate (Tynneterje Edit)
08. Diana Ross - Love Hangover (Joey Negro Remix)
09. Todd Terje - Bodies (Prins Thomas Orgasmatron)
10. The Coachouse Rhythm Section - Timewarp
11. Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancing (Linus Loves Dub)
12. Ad Finem - If You Fall (Goldtrix Mix)
13. Quentin Harris feat. Jason Walker - Can't Stop (Quentin Harris Remix)
14. Quentin Harris - Haunted (feat. Sly Scott)
15. Moloko - Forever More (FKEK Dub)
16. Sneaker Pimps - Post Modern Sleaze (Salt City Orchestra Nightclub Mix)
17. Salt City Orchestra - That Pagan Thing
18. Tom Jones & Mousse T. - Sex Bomb (Sounds Of Life Half Vocal Mix)

Archived Reviews

Wendy Ip – Fan Favourites So Far - Independent Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Wendy Ip’s new CD is a collection of popular songs from recording sessions in New York, L.A. and Vancouver. “Fan Favourites So Far” is filled with catchy pop hooks, Beatles-esque melodies and sharp lyrics. The songs are fun and biting, often with bittersweet tales underpinned by the happy melodies. “Our Little Room” describes life in a cramped apartment, all the while dreaming of better days ahead. “Most Of The Time”, the album closer, is a haunting song about an abusive partner. Wendy’s sweet voice and gift for playing piano is showcased by the deft production skills of Joe Berardi and Joseph Briggs. After a couple of listens, these songs will be imbedded in your head. Sharyn MacEren – Always Dreamin’ – Planet Hype Previously known for her Billboard-charting single “Hard To Get” (under the moniker of “the S Factor”), California’s Sharyn MacEren releases her latest full-length album full of uptempo Pop and Dance grooves. Standout tracks include the summery “A Love Divine”, “When the Record Spins” and the trance-inflected “A Little More Time”. With all tracks produced by Glenn Gutierrez, (known for his work with Jocelyn Enriquez and Pinay) much of the music has a very retro Freestyle/Miami Bass style sound, reminiscent of artists like Cover Girls and Lil’ Suzy. However, because all the songs were produced by one person, many sound too similar beat-wise and sonically blend into each other. The bonus track called “Sharyn Uncovered” showcases Sharyn singing acapella versions of her songs. She has a good voice, and can reach even higher heights if she works with a variety of producers who can further develop her talents. Overall though, “Always Dreamin’” is full of cute and catchy Dance-Pop ditties, rivalling Kylie Minogue’s “Fever” album. And, unlike Kylie and many other dance artists who are just chirpy vocalists fronting for producers, Sharyn writes both the lyrics and music for all of her songs. With her skills in singing and songwriting, Sharyn is a rising star that we should be looking out for. Annie Lin – East Coast Songs – Ariadne Records Houston, Texas based Annie Lin specializes in playing “acoustic pop folk”. East Coast Songs is her latest CD, backed by the Pollack brothers on Bass and Drums. It features 8 new songs that showcase her melodic storytelling lyrics and nimble guitar playing, honed from playing at cafes and live houses all over the US and festivals like the Asian-American Songwriters Showcase Tour. Annie’s subject matter ranges from the mundane to topical. On “Cut Out The Skyline”, Lin tackles media coverage of the events of 9/11, wondering “What do you do when you've hung your flag and the radio says that's all you can do?” Her style evokes artists like Edie Brickell and Lisa Loeb, with a more aggressive and fun pop edge. The CD is intimate and engaging in nature and makes you feel like you’re sitting at a cafe while Annie and her band plays for a small circle of their closest friends. Pinay – What Now – Planet Hype A lot of things have changed for the sexy ladies of Pinay since we saw them last. Singers Loredie Lugos, Irma De Los Santos and Angelica Ablog have changed record labels and regrouped as a trio after seeing founding member Maylene Briones leave to go to medical school. Signing with Union City-based independent Planet Hype after their first album release on Classified/Tommy Boy Records, “What Now” was recorded over a period of six months. Beating the dreaded sophomore jinx, their sound on the new album has become more refined and confident. With a variety of producers and songwriters including JP Nebres and Matt Villacarte, Pinay deliver a sweet mix of uptempo Pop/R&B; and smooth Slow Jams. Their voices sound very comfortable together, blending harmoniously and simultaneously complementing and showcasing each others’ range. Highlights include the bouncy title track and a cover of The Jets’ “You Got It All Over Him”. “Unconditionally”, written by Angelica, is a gospel-tinged ballad that brings forth the vocal power of the trio. What now, indeed for Pinay? It seems to me that greatness looms on the horizon for these talented women. April 2003 Bob Sinclar - The Beat Goes On - Vendetta 12" This rare Italian 12" collects the best remixes of Bob's smash dancefloor hit into one nice package. The Defected UK release had the remixes spread over 3 separate 12" singles, while this one only has the best mixes. There's the electro disco of Bob's Original Mix; Junior Jack drops another trippy remix similar to his rework of "Shake It Baby" by DJD, and Roger Sanchez turns the track into a funky chunky tribal affair. Look out for mixes of the new single "Kiss My Eyes" soon to be in stores. Craig David - Rise and Fall - Wildstar 12" The original mix of this track featured Sting, who is nowhere to be heard on this remix package. On the A side, Kings of Soul turn out a mix quite appropriate for their name. It's sweet soulful House, though to me it's not that interesting. The B-Side features MJ Cole's mix, which is a wicked 4x4 Bumpy UK Garage style. Cut up vocals, guitar stabs and an MC help make this a perfect mix, which is my choice for the dancefloor. Planet Funk - Who Said (Stuck In The UK) - Bustin' Loose 12" Who Said is the latest single from this Anglo/Italo band, and it's a mashup between Rock and House. Both versions are wicked, with the irresistably catchy Album Version plus a re-rub from Moguai on the flip. Interesting enough, instead of a driving Trancer, Moguai decided to keep the original vibe and just pump up the groove while playing around with the vocals. I like this one a lot...Hopefully we'll see the Full-Length album from Planet Funk surface on our shores.> Frances Nero vs. K-Klass - Footsteps - SuSu 12" Test Pressing Oh, how I live for songs like this! K-Klass turn this Frances Nero soul jam into a full-fledged disco track! Luscious strings, guitars and drums combine with her vocals to make a true Nu-Disco gem. I've been trying to find a copy of this with the full vocals ever since SuSu put out their sampler 2 x 12", and I'm grateful to have finally found it! Although this might not be for everyone, it's a Sanfrandisco classic! March 24, 2003 Bini & Martini feat. Su'Su Bobien - Say Yes - Azuli My favourite Italian remix duo return on the scene with this twisted disco monster! After a bunch of Prog-styled remixes which weren't too much to my liking, "Say Yes" is a return to their more dancefloor-friendly style but with a tweaked-out twist. Su Su Bobien (from "You Don't Know" fame) provides the uplifting vocals while the music gets funky and squelchy at the same time...word has it this will be a WMC smash, but it's already a classic in my books. Say Yes to Bini & Martini, and pick this 12" asap!! As an aside, is it just me, or is Azuli getting cheap with their packaging?! This release was just a sticker stuck on top of an inner sleeve!! What happened to record jackets?? And why is the Goodfellas "All Night" release missing from the Azuli catalogue?? MJ Cole - Wondering Why - Talkin' Loud 12" OH OH OH! It's the new single from Mr. MJ Cole!!! Do I really have to say any more? Well, okay I'll say a few words about it. The 1st 12" single has the album mix with Vula, funky 4x4 Garage-House; a downtempo remix that was a bit on the dull side and a smashing Intalex remix on the D'n'B tip. However, I decided to skip this record and picked up 12" number 2, which has the deadly Zero Three Dub from MJ and a delicious House remix from Grant Nelson. This is another essential crate selection for all the garage/house heads out there. Lady Alma - Lift Your Voices - 83 West 12" This soulful track is produced by Toronto's Peter & Tyrone. It's a sweet number with a very soulful vocal from Philly's Lady Alma Horton. Besides the full vocal on the A-side, there is also a Dub and Padapella for the more creative DJ's. Ann Nesby - Let Your Will Be Done - Silk Entertainment 2 x 12" Originally released last year with more Dance-oriented remixes, "Let Your Will Be Done" is now issued on Steve Silk Hurley's label, as part of the Voices of Life album. This double pack features two Soulful remixes from Steve Silk Hurley and a remix from Louis Benedetti of SoulShine Records. All the mixes are quite nice, though I prefer Louis' mix the most. Royksopp - Eple - Wall of Sound 12" You should all know this song by now...along with the fabulous album version, you get a tripped-out electronic rework from Black Strobe and a nicely funked up affair from Boris Dlugosch and Michi Lange. A second 12" is also available with Fatboy Slim and Shakedown remixes. Everything But The Girl - Corcovado - Virgin 12" Promo EBTG give us their take on the classic Bossa Nova track. Knee Deep step in on remix duties with another one of their stomping grooves, a la "Pasilda". Ben Watt re-edits the Knee Deep remix and has Tracey re-sing the vocals on his take of the song. Another surefire hit! Next Evidence feat. N'Dea Davenport - Morning Breeze - Capitol France 12" One of my favourite vocalists, N'Dea (from the Brand New Heavies) appears on this latest release from French Hipsters Next Evidence. Morning Breeze is a cool soul jam in its original form, reminding me of the Acid Jazz sound of the early 90's. NE themselves provide a disco dub mix, but it's Dimitri From Paris who delivers the goods. He discofies the track in his new "Disco Blend", taking you to the dancefloor and never letting up for air. Essential. Masters At Work present A Tribute To Fela - MAW Expensive (Dimitri from Paris Re-Edit) - MAW Records 12" The title above says it all, with Dimi providing a more four on the floor version of this Dancefloor staple. A deeper-styled mix is on the B-side. September 4, 2002 In Es Project - "I'm Feeling Good" - Inhouse 12" Promo Billed as "A Todd Terry Remix", this is the Nina Simone remix you've been waiting for. Based around "Feeling Good", this track starts off with NuYorican style beats under Nina's unmistakable vocal, then turns into a deep house workout with proggy elements. Best heard on a loud soundsystem, like when Jazzy Jeff played it to a packed audience at the Palais Royale. This is a must have record! Donell Jones - "Put Me Down" - Arista 12" Promo Smooth R&B; from Mr. Jones, produced again by Untouchable Eddie F. Sounds reminiscent of "You Know What's Up" but is still a sweet little jam for the summertime. You can play this one with the top down driving down the coastal highway... Whitney Houston - "Whatchulookinat" - Arista 12" Whitney's new track was unexpectedly leaked early to radio to gage their reception to the release of this song as a single. They didn't bite, and now rumours are swirling that her first official "comeback" single will instead be a cover of Debbie Boone's "You Light Up My Life". It doesn't help matters that the video for this song has been scrapped. "Whatchulookinat" is a fairly catchy tune once you get around to listening to it. A semi-attack lyrically on all the gossip mongers who are hating on Ms. Houston, the track is co-produced by Bobby Brown and Muhammad 2G, a new producer "discovered" by Bobby. It's passable in its' original form, but nothing too spectacular. The pipes are there, but the people are waiting for something for spectacular. Remixes (on a separate 2 x 12" package) from Thunderpuss and Full Intention make for more entertaining listening. Clipse - "Grindin'" - Arista/Star Trak 12" Promo Another production from the red hot Neptunes, "Grindin" comes in two flavours: the original featuring NORE, Baby & Lil' Wayne plus the "Selector Remix" which features Toronto's own Kardinal Offishall and Sean Paul. The stark, simple stomping groove will make you move your backside in no time at all! This one's for the clubs... Jamiroquai - Love Foolosophy - Sony Canada 12" Promo This rare Canada only promo 12" features the best mixes of "Love Foolosophy" from Bini & Martini, Knee Deep, Mondo Grosso and Lottie. My fave is the Knee Deep Re-Edit, while the previously Japan CD only Mondo Grosso mix (produced by Shinichi Osawa) is great for the late night chill out crowd. The Bini & Martini mix is on their recent Progressive styled groove and Lottie's mix (only available on rare UK 12" Promo otherwise) is probably best left on that rare UK 12" Promo. An extra special bonus included is the delightful Blaze remix of "Little L". August 29, 2002 Brandy Full Moon - Full Intention/Ernie Lake Remixes - 2x12" Full Moon - Mike Rizzo/Filur vs C&J;/Robbie Rivera Remixes - 2x 12" Full Moon - Precision/Soulchild/C&J; Remixes - 2 x 12" Full Moon - Damien Mendis/Rascal Remixes - 12" All released on Atlantic Records Brandy's latest single is the title track off her new album, and it's been given the royal treatment. Originally produced by Mike City, "Full Moon" has now been worked over by a plethora of remixers for every audience: Full Intention & Filur for the Soulful/Vocal House crowd, Robbie Rivera, Mike Rizzo & Ernie Lake for the Dance/Circuit fans; Precision, Soulchild and Cutfather & Joe for the R&B;/Hip Hop heads, and finally Damien Mendis & Albert "One Rascal" Cabrera for the Old School/Disco freaks. Spread out over 3 separate Double Packs and a newly released single 12", all remixes work very well with the song and cater to many different markets. I personally prefer the Full Intention, C&J; and Rascal remixes the best. Full Intention do a classic soulful House re-touch that uses a lot of the original production keys. C&J; lay the vocals on top of "I.O.U." by Freeeze, and the Rascal remix drops Brandy's sultry vocals on top of Chic's "I Want Your Love" to massive effect. I felt like rollerskating around town after listening to that 12". 7 records worth of material is quite overwhelming, and it's great to see that Atlantic Records is still maintaining priority status on 12" singles for the market. "Full Moon" is one of my favourite songs of the year, and I gladly recommend picking a copy of the album and remixes asap. For those who don't have a turntable, never fear: Atlantic has released a CD Maxi-Single in the US filled with 12 different remixes of the song. June 15, 2002 Kylie Minogue Love at First Sight - Capitol 2 x 12" This is Kylie's latest single stateside, as well as in the UK. "Love at First Sight" is a good follow-up to "Can't Get You Out of My Head", emphasising a very catchy chorus backed with a cute filtered disco guitar loop. A bit reminiscent of Stardust's "Music Sounds Better With You". Remixes are from The Scumfrog, who delivers a 80's flavoured Progressive House version that comes in vocal and dub; Ruff & Jam who turn out two different mixes: a jazzy/breaky/loungey club mix and a poptastic 7" edit. Finally there is the Twin Master Plan mix, which is like a pumped up album version. G-Club presents Bando Sonora Guitarra G - Defected 12" This has been out for a while, but I finally picked up a copy. Perfect for the summertime, "Guitarra G" is a latin guitar led disco houser. The stunningly perfect G-Club Original Mix features a sample from Ashford & Simpson's "Bourgie Bourgie" that works the track very effectively. Other mixes include G-Club's Chilled mix, a tech-house version from Terry Lee Brown Jr. and a more pumped up mix from Warren Clarke. Essential for the Original Mix.

SAN FRAN IN THE MIX: Afrotransit March 29, 2007

Happy Spring Everyone!

I've finally emerged from my winter hibernation with a new radio mix for you to download. This mix was done live at CKLN 88.1 FM while I guest hosted the Afrotransit radio show on March 29th. I feature lots of new music and remixes, including some tracks from this year's Winter Music Conference (WMC 2007).

Tracklisting:
01. Gladys Knight - My Imagination (Quentin Harris & Timmy Regisford Re-Production) - Unrestricted Access
02. Bah Samba - Morris (Quentin Harris Remix) - BKO
03. Syren - My First Love (Frankie Feliciano Alternative Vocal) - Ricanstruction
04. Kentaro Takizawa - Feel Your Emotion (DJ Kawasaki Remix feat. Karin) - Extra Freedom
05. Peven Everett - Put Your Back Into It (Quentin Harris Remix) - United
06. Patter / Mr. V & Miss Patty - Da Bump (Ame Original Mix) - Defected
07. Franky Boissy feat. Roland Clark - Black Music (David Harness Taboo Mix) - Chez
08. Zoot Woman - Taken It All (Todd Edwards 'Soul Line' Remix) - Wall of Sound
09. Franky Boissy feat. Michael Watford - Back To My Roots (Muthafunkaz Remix) - Purple
10. Martin Solveig - Jealousy (Dennis Ferrer 'Haters' Dub) - Defected
11. Mitomi Tokoto - That Piano Track (Sergio Flores Chant Mix) - Japan House Mafia
12. Patter / Grand High Priest - Mary St. Mary (Sacred Rhythm Mix) - White
13. DJ San Fran vs. Stephanie Mills - Free Gets Jazzy (SFD Mashup Mix) - Unreleased CD-R

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You can burn the mix onto disc to listen as it's just under 80 minutes, and I've made a few 'proper' promotion CD copies for those who are interested. As always, send me an e-mail and let me know what you think. sanfrandisco (at) gmail.com

The copyright in this mix belongs to DJ San Fran / Francis Yee Loy © 2007-2010.
For Promotional Use Only.

CD Review - All Saints - Studio 1

Last week on March 20th, EMI Canada finally released "Studio 1", the comeback album from All Saints. Yes, those All Saints. The ones who gave us "Never Ever" and "I Know Where It's At". They're back! Well kinda...sorta...

News that the girls had reformed emerged in late January 2006, with an announcement that they had signed with Parlophone Records in the UK. In early November 2006, their comeback single, "Rock Steady", was released in the UK along with a remix by Toronto's MSTRKRFT. While the single reached #3 on the UK singles charts, the full album released shortly afterwards failed to ignite as much interest, reaching #40 on the UK Charts.

A second single, "Chick Fit" was to be released at the end of February 2007, but it ended up being a download-only release. An announcement quickly followed that All Saints had parted ways with Parlophone. The girls retain all rights to the album and are planning to keep on despite press negativity.

After some searching, I was able to pick up the CD...not many stores were even aware that it had been released over here in Canada. Great job at promotion EMI! What a brilliant idea to release a CD weeks after the group isn't even on the label anymore. I guess that way the "low sales" excuse can be justified.

Anyways, for those who do enjoy All Saints, the album is quite fun and shows the band maturing in their sound, mixing up the Pop and R&B with Ska, Reggae and Electro influences.

Listen to the Kissy Sell Out remix of "Chick Fit" below. If you like what you hear, pick up the domestic copy in stores or on iTunes.

DJ San Fran In The Mix : Afrotransit November 23, 2006

DJ San Fran In The Mix : Afrotransit Fill-In - November 23, 2006

This mix originally aired live on CKLN 88.1 FM Toronto. I guest-hosted for my friend Nik Red's "Afrotransit" show. I decided to play lots of sexy and soulful House for your dancing pleasure. Let me know what you think!

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Tracklisting:

01. The Coach House Rhythm Section - Timewarp
02. Goldfrapp - Ride A White Horse (FK-EK Vocal Mix)
03. Ame - Rej (A Hundred Birds Remix)
04. Ferrer & Sydenham Inc. - Sandcastles (Pete Heller Filtered Re-Edit)
05. R.E.M. - Losing My Religion (Shelter Vocal Mix by Timmy Regisford)
06. Justin Timberlake - My Love (Quentin Harris Mix)
07. Julien Jabre - Paixao
08. Jamiroquai - Canned Heat (MAW Remix)
09. Studio Apartment - Flight (Frankie Feliciano Mix)
10. Luther Vandross - Shine (Geoffrey C. Remix)
11. MC Mellow Dee - And You Don't Stop
12. Mr. V & Miss Patty - Da Bump
13. Teena Marie - I Need Your Lovin' (Full Intention Remix)
14. Fertile Ground - Live In The Light (Copyright Re-Edit)
15. Franck Roger & Olivier Portal feat. Chris Wonder - Me, Myself & I (Distant Music Mix)
16. Tortured Soul - Don't Hold Me Down (Quentin Harris Mix) - R2
17. Nina Simone - Here Comes The Sun (Francois K Remix)

The copyright in this mix belongs to DJ San Fran / Francis Yee Loy © 2006-7.
For Promotional Use Only.