Spring is here, which (at least in California) means lots of sun and, by necessity, lots of big, upbeat dance music. Here is a selection of some of my favorite spring-appropriate tracks featured on past Hed Kandi compilations. For those who haven't heard of Hed Kandi, it's a popular dance label based in the UK that regularly puts out themed compilations filled with only the best dance music. In the past few years, under the new ownership of dance giant Ministry Of Sound, some of the albums haven't been up to the old standard and have gone a bit commercial, but their vast back catalog and still-consistent quality control ensure a huge library of classic titles. The tracks here are picked for their very "up" sound, perfect for sunny listening, and are taken from their excellent Disco Kandi and Beach House series (plus one Serve Chilled track). My favorite Hed Kandi theme, Twisted Disco, isn't represented here, but look out for some of those cuts later on. The music can speak for itself, so I won't explain too much this time. For an excellent update of a house favorite, look no further than the "summer bootleg version" of Basement Jaxx's classic "Good Luck." StoneBridge provide some essential Latin flavor, while Ian Pooley and Moony are perfect for days when it's actually warm enough to enjoy the weather. Last, for a taste of summer, check out Defender's awesome "Bliss."Basement Jaxx Feat. Lisa Kekaula, "Good Luck" (Summer Bootleg Version) [YSI] (from Disco Kandi 05.04)
Ian Pooley, "Heaven" (Tonka's Bass&Beats Tool) [YSI] (from Beach House 04.04)
Moony, "Dove (I'll Be Loving You)" (T&F vs. Moltosugo Club Mix) [YSI] (from Disco Kandi 05.02)
StoneBridge Feat. Isabel Fructuoso, "Clorophilla (Put A Little Love)" (T&F vs. Moltosugo Mix) [YSI] (from Disco Kandi 05.04)
Defender, "Bliss" [YSI] (from Serve Chilled 59)
Check out Hed Kandi's website for more great dance music!
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