undercover FBI agent sent to infiltrate the Miss America pageant. Beats per minute are kept at a brisk, steady pace as even old-time showboater Tom Jones has his kitsch-classic "She's a Lady" remixed and hyper-energized by electronica artist BT. The Baha Men, who last let the dogs out, try for hit number two with "Get Yer Party On." A*Teens provide a smooth remake of Abba's "Dancing Queen," while Los Lobos update the Wilson Pickett R&B classic "Mustang Sally." Southern Culture on the Skids, with the help of a festive horn section, keep things lively with "Liquored Up and Lacquered Down." No question here, there's a party goin' on. --Rob O'Connor  (less)

compilation ‘The Politics of Dancing’. For their second single, Second Sun teamed up with Paul Van Dyk to produce "Crush", featuring Antoine on vocals. The track’s "Vandit Dub" was first heard on PVD’s groundbreaking "Reflections" LP. With support from many of the world’s leading DJs, including Tiësto, PVD and Paul Oakenfold, "Crush" went all the way up to #1 on the U.K. Dance Charts. Now, Second Sun unveil their ten song debut full-length artist album ‘Inside Out’ on System Recordings - featuring the new single "The Spell", as well as a remake of the classic 80’s song "Pop Muzik" and duet with former teen queen Tiffany on "He Said She Said".  (less)

wiser, and ready to rock, with her solo album, After School . Jenny's amazing voice already packed a punch, now it knocks you out. With a rock and roll heart and an uncanny ability to make classic songs her own, Jenny shines on Dancing in the Streets , Baby It's You , and I Want You Back . But she's also nailing producer Freddie Steady Krc's undiscovered power pop gems, along with two tracks that she and Krc wrote together (the title track and Twisted Smile ). It's clear now what Texas teen Jenny Wolfe will be doing After School in a few years. But you don't have to wait. It's After School right now.  (less)

songs with newly written, honest-to-goodness book songs that support the plot (written by Dean Pitchford and Tom Snow, who wrote songs for the original film). Like the 1984 Kevin Bacon film that inspired it, Footloose follows the story of Ren (Jeremy Kushnier), who moves with his mother (Catherine Cox) to a small town where dancing is prohibited by law. Teens will be teens, of course, so Ren ends up at odds with the town and especially the local minister, Reverend Moore (Stephen Lee Anderson). Along the way, the characters sing familiar songs from the movie ("The Girl Gets Around," "Holding Out for a Hero," "Let's Hear It for the Boy," "Almost Paradise," and of course the title tune), but the new songs are enjoyable as well. Footloose: The Musical...  (less)

was in the making. Lionesse..s first recording in a studio came at 8 years of age. She began writing and arranging songs with anyone who would listen. She enrolled in dance classes for ballet, tap, jazz, and gymnastics to hone her skills. She attended from the Detroit High School of the Fine Arts/Performing with other talented teens like Aaliyah and Tierra Marie. She began dancing for a group signed to Biv 10 Records under the leadership of Michael Bivins of New Edition. As a songwriter, Lionesse* has songs recorded by noted recording artists such as Latocha Scott of Xscape (Solo Flight 404). Lionesse* has 1.experience 2.confidence and 3.dedication to the craft that translate to a dynamic force. An enchanted mix of old school R&B vocals mixed with Hip Hop ...  (less)

brought them this far. Wholesome and utterly charming doodles like "Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend," "It Was Only a Kiss," "1999," and "Don't Look at Me Like That" are little more than energetic and ephemeral odes to underage broken hearts. Yet Amanda and Tyler both show individual flashes of vocal maturity and conviction on songs like the beautiful "Shame on Me" and a deeply felt coming-of-age ballad called "The Only Rose." On the strength of these two songs alone, the Wilkinsons' musical gifts seem destined to continue to blossom and serve them well--that is, if they manage to survive all the teen crushes and adolescent angst they sing so convincingly about here. --Bob Allen  (less)

An Extremely Goofy Movie Dance Party , with commanding remakes of "Shake Your Groove Thing" (performed by Peaches and Herb), "Right Back Where We Started From" (done by teen group Cleopatra), and a host of other older songs from a studio session band that revisits "Knock on Wood," "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing," and "Nowhere to Run." Pat Benatar, a staple of '70s and '80s radio, returns for a remake of "Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Glasses," a cynical nod to tomorrow, and England's ska masters the Specials pump up the jam on the old Toots and the Maytals classic "Pressure Drop." Even the soundtrack's X Games themes have their moments. Closing with the Partridge Family's "Come On Get Happy," the disc finally gives away its well-conceived marketing strategy: appeal ...  (less)

songs with newly written, honest-to-goodness book songs that support the plot (written by Dean Pitchford and Tom Snow, who wrote songs for the original film). Like the 1984 Kevin Bacon film that inspired it, Footloose follows the story of Ren (Jeremy Kushnier), who moves with his mother (Catherine Cox) to a small town where dancing is prohibited by law. Teens will be teens, of course, so Ren ends up at odds with the town and especially the local minister, Reverend Moore (Stephen Lee Anderson). Along the way, the characters sing familiar songs from the movie ("The Girl Gets Around," "Holding Out for a Hero," "Let's Hear It for the Boy," "Almost Paradise," and of course the title tune), but the new songs are enjoyable as well. Footloose: The Musical...  (less)

An Extremely Goofy Movie Dance Party , with commanding remakes of "Shake Your Groove Thing" (performed by Peaches and Herb), "Right Back Where We Started From" (done by teen group Cleopatra), and a host of other older songs from a studio session band that revisits "Knock on Wood," "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing," and "Nowhere to Run." Pat Benatar, a staple of '70s and '80s radio, returns for a remake of "Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Glasses," a cynical nod to tomorrow, and England's ska masters the Specials pump up the jam on the old Toots and the Maytals classic "Pressure Drop." Even the soundtrack's X Games themes have their moments. Closing with the Partridge Family's "Come On Get Happy," the disc finally gives away its well-conceived marketing strategy: appeal ...  (less)

compilation ‘The Politics of Dancing’. For their second single, Second Sun teamed up with Paul Van Dyk to produce "Crush", featuring Antoine on vocals. The track’s "Vandit Dub" was first heard on PVD’s groundbreaking "Reflections" LP. With support from many of the world’s leading DJs, including Tiësto, PVD and Paul Oakenfold, "Crush" went all the way up to #1 on the U.K. Dance Charts. Now, Second Sun unveil their ten song debut full-length artist album ‘Inside Out’ on System Recordings - featuring the new single "The Spell", as well as a remake of the classic 80’s song "Pop Muzik" and duet with former teen queen Tiffany on "He Said She Said".  (less)

I Want to Hold Your Hand : Imagine : Jeremy : Just the Way You Are : Little Red Corvette : Losing My Religion : Love Shack : Maybe I'm Amazed : My Generation : Nasty : Our Lips Are Sealed : Proud Mary : Respect : Smells like Teen Spirit : Superstition : Sweet Child O' Mine : Time After Time : Under the Bridge : Waterfalls : Where Did Our Love Go : You Oughta Know : You Shook Me All Night Long  (less)

I Want to Hold Your Hand : Imagine : Just the Way You Are : Losing My Religion : Love Shack : Maybe I'm Amazed : My Generation : Nasty : Our Lips Are Sealed : Proud Mary : Respect : Smells like Teen Spirit : Superstition : Sweet Child O' Mine : Time After Time : Under the Bridge : Waterfalls : Where Did Our Love Go : You Oughta Know : You Shook Me All Night Long : And more!  (less)