Wed. August 3, 2005
By DJ Plez
"She Is Fierce!"
Well, those were the first words out of my mouth when I took hold of my newest possession: The RuPaul Doll. Yes, the first tranny fashion doll was recently unveiled by Integrity Toys, Inc. and it comes in three different models, each reflective of a look that defines a major stage in RuPaul's career. Coinciding with Ru's re-emergence on the dance music scene with her latest album, featuring the hit single "Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous," the doll will be available at specialty and collectible retailers nationwide. As for the rumor that The RuPaul Doll was seen in a compromising position between the Billy and Carlos dolls? That has neither been confirmed nor rejected.
Further south on Halsted at the Buckingham intersection, KAFKA wine co. presents funky beats and groovy rhythms as John Murges (Milwaukee) joins me (DJ Plez) under the DJ tent on Saturday for our "PUMP!-ing Progressive Beats and Groove" presentation. Sunday's theme, "It's All About House Music – Mind Body & Soul" has Zach Stowers (NYC) opening at 12 noon, followed by me at 2 pm.
Finally, the big event of the weekend has Victor Calderone tearing things up at Crobar late on Sunday night. It's the king of tribal's first Chicago appearance in nearly 5 years.
With all that's going on during the weekend, be sure to schedule the following Monday as a day-off from work.
See-Saw-Prog
Those of you who like progressive house music are hopefully paying close attention to Saw Recordings, a label out of NYC. Top quality efforts have been flowing from them of late and rival (in my opinion) what's coming across from the UK's Bedrock, Global Underground, and Renaissance labels. DJs should be figuring out ways to incorporate stellar songs such as "You and Me" by Chab (Saw041) and "Piano Track" by Bush II Bush (Saw040). And if you are looking for continuous mixed compilations, head label honcho Satoshi Tomiie has two recent releases that are sure to please: the 14-track ES that came out in May and the 12-track ES-B that is out this month.
The Singles Life
"Forgive" – Reina (Robbins)
This single from the This Is Reina cd comes in maxi-single form with six versions. I thought the Valentin Club Mix to be the best – a perfect track for a t-dance with enough interesting elements and a deep bottom sound to keep it from being a complete fluff piece. Dezrok turns in an understated prog-ish sounding club mix that showcases the vocal performance while the big room Giuseppe's Unforgiving Mix hits with a bit more of an electro feel to it.
"Save The Last Dance For Me" – Michael Bublé (143 Records/Reprise Records)
This ultra-smooth voiced crooner has crossed over into the dance world once before with the theme from the movie Spiderman 2 and is back at it with this cut off his new album It's Time. Chicago's Ralphi Rosario, red-hot after his chart-topping remix of the Pussycat Dolls' "Don't Cha," delivers two mixes (a housey vocal and a moody dub) while Eddie Baez, another remixer who has been tearing things up recently, pitches in with a big room tribal anthem version.
Related Event: DJ Plez at Market Days Saturday, August 6th | Sunday, August 7th
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