Disc Jockeyz - Little Queen

Disc Jockeyz - Little Queen

After much delay and lengthy hopes the Danish producer team consisting of producer Brian Sandersand singer Michael Nielsen better known as Disc Jockeyz, is finally back with a new single entitledLittle Queen which is a follow up to their debut single My Italia. 

Track list:
1. Radio Edit
2. Extended Mix
3. DJ Zulans Remix
4. Domasi Remix
5. Thomas Vendelboe Remix

The single starts out with a radio version of the original mix by Disc Jockeyz skipping the intro as a radio version should and jumps directly to the interesting part. The track has a typical buildup that will not be described in details here.
The extended version will however. For those of you familiar with their first single there is not much new to come for. Even so the style is still highly danceable. The song has this mythical theme which probably could be described as Camelot (Mantero) meets Molinaro. 
The track starts with some cut vocal samples and soon after a full-bodied bass. Around 1 minute in, the verse sung by Michael starts and 30 seconds later a lovely buildup to the chorus containing sounds from something that reminds of a harpsichord (Baroque piano). The buildup runs for 30 seconds whereupon a powerful chorus just screams for your feet to move. Skipping the C-part the track just jumps directly back to the verse and soon after all the other parts. The track ends just as it starts. 
Even though it does not bring us much new, Disc Jockeyz manages to keep their feet on the ground with another quality production anyway. The style is very similar to My Italia but who cares as long as it works. The mythical atmosphere, beautiful vocals and highly danceable beat really provide the punch anyone would need. The track needs some detail to become a real classic however. 5/6

Ever happy sounding DJ Zulan is yet again ready with a new remix containing every element you would expect from this guy. DJ Zulan uses a slightly different buildup, where the chorus is played only once, but otherwise the same. Those familiar with DJ Zulan will recognize his sound instantly with his typical bass, piano sounds in the background and lovely vocoded vocals (also known as Zulan-magic). Just like most other DJ Zulan remixes this one has a fresh but not very melodic sound that tends to be a little feeble. The original and the Domasi remix are definitely better versions, where Zulan in my opinion still needs to find this extra touch that raises him above the others. That said it is still worth listening a couple of times. 4/6

After several successful remixes and a lot of positive critics Thomas Albrechtsen better known asDomasi is again represented in a track list with a new remix. Just like his remix of My Italia this version uses the same distinctive and crisp Domasi tuba-bass. The buildup is actually pretty similar to the original mix. It starts with an intro with cut vocal samples some nice sounding harp and soon after the verse followed by a buildup to the chorus (with more harp sounds!) and then the chorus itself. Everything is repeated once more and it ends with a short outtro. 
If you have not fallen in love with Domasi’s sound already (shame on you if you have not!) you will definitely here. The tracks contains all the classic parts and pursuits the receipt for a great italo track perfectly with lots of filtering, piano, an addictive chorus and a lovely buildup. It is actually pretty amazing how he can stay in such good shape because his remixes just keep getting better and better every time he makes one, this is no exception. Compared to the other mixes on this single, Domasi leaves nothing behind. It is detailed, catchy and highly addictive and could very well be his best production to date. I have completely fallen in love with this song and yet after around 20 listenings I still cannot get enough. Top notch 6/6!

The last remix is made by Danish producer Thomas Vendelboe who is the man behind lots of remixes and productions of various artists. The common denominator for most of his productions is mostly house or electro and this remix is no exception. The track starts with a typical house intro with a flat beat soon followed by electro drill sounds. Without much variation this actually continues through most of the track just with the vocal added a little later on. 3 minutes in, the beat breaks and is substituted by a quiet synth lasting for 35 seconds whereupon somewhat of a chorus begins. At first it sounded promising but when the same monotonous beat and sound continues for several minutes it ends as a very dull experience.
If you are into that highly popular mainstream electro sound you will probably like this remix, but let’s be honest here.. if you do like electro you probably would not buy this single in the first place and that makes the point in having it pretty meaningless.
If the 4 previous versions made your hands reach higher and higher levels this remix will make them go way below any unreachable level instantly. The vocals have been made trivial and most people probably would not notice if they were removed completely. The beat is boring and the chorus is very monotonous making this mix a real turnoff after listening to the others, it could be worse though. 2/6

Though the Thomas Vendelboe remix pulls down the overall score it just is not enough to dislike this single at all. The 4 first versions make this single worth every penny where especially Domasi does not leave anything behind. It is definitely a fine second single and actually a better one than Disc Joceyz’ first My Italia. If they can manage to keep this standard I can only guess what qualities future productions will bring. Little Queen is definitely a great single that should have a place in every italo lovers’ collection.

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