So today I got to be the Co-Op Dad and Jack’s pre-school!!!  So ya just might say I had some QT…with this cutie!

I can’t believe my big boy is graduating Pre-K and is getting ready to step it up to the “majors”!!!!  So I was inspired by all the amazing kids in Jack’s class to get this one on the Retro Replay!

Am I the only one who remembers this AWESOME 1 Hit Wonder????

Well, time to get rested up for tomorrows kick off to Freeloader Fridays!!!  We’ll be at Hightopps Backstage Bar and Grill starting at 4p…and live on your Mix 1065!!!!  Hope to see YOU there!

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ULTRABEAT – PRETTY GREEN EYES

First, check out the ORIGINAL HHC version from 1997, by FORCE & STYLES feat. JUNIOR.

In 2003, UK Dance Music producers, ULTRABEAT, gave the song an updated POP TRANCE versioning. It became a huge success, and remains Ultrabeats biggest single to date. Today, this song, along with many of Ultrabeats creations, are considered to be part of the HANDS UP! genre of Hard Dance. Check out the music video below.

Now, for your downloading pleasure, here’s a slightly less agressive bootleg REMIX of Ultrabeats version, by DJ COOKIS.

Ultrabeat – Pretty Green Eyes 2k9 (dj cookis b-b booty remix)

I have no idea who DJ Cookis is, but you can learn more about ULTRABEAT on WIKIPEDIA and their WEBSITE. Also, check out more music from them HERE.

DISCOTRONIC – SHOOTING STAR

^ Alex Megane

BANG! is an HHC group originally formed by 2 former members of the legendary 90s Rave group, SMART E’s. In 1997 (a renaissance year for original HHC vocals), they released SHOOTING STAR, a song that is considered to be one of the greatest HHC tracks of all time. Check out the original..

In 2008, Austrian Hand Up! heros, DISCOTRONIC, released there own version. The single featured a few remixes, one of which was by one of Germany’s biggest DANCECORE producers, ALEX MEGANE. Like most Hands Up!, Alex’s version hovers between TRANCE and JUMPSTYLE. Prepare to get bouncy and hit it!

Discotronic – Shooting Star (Alex Megane remix edit)

Check out BANG! on there OFFICIAL HOMEPAGE or WIKIPEDIA, and get at more beats HERE. You can learn more about DSICOTRONIC on WIKIPEDIA or their WEBSITE, and peep more big choons HERE. ALEX MEGANE also has a WEBSITE and lots of jams for you to check out HERE.

BUZZ – HARDCORE VIBES

In 1995, German producers, DUNE, released their first single, HARDCORE VIBES. It would have a HUGE influence on the development of UK HHC, and remain one of the most beloved Hardcore Anthems of all time. Check out the music video!

Now for something RARE. In 2006, I picked up a BOUNCE vinyl containing 2 new versions of classic HHC jams. The only info on the record was that the artists name is “BUZZ”. You may have heard this on my BOY EATS GIRL – ROTTEN RAVE studio mix. Grab it below and enjoy.

Buzz – Hardcore Vibes (Scouse mix)

As far as BOUNCE goes, this jam is pretty much a masterpiece.

You can read more about DUNE on WIKIPEDIA.

There are LOADS of other great HHC jams that deserve an update. PRODUCERS, get on it!

Firstly, R.I.P. Phones who was killed off by Mr Epworth 1 year ago today. Here is one of our favourite remixes of his from back in the day. Well… a couple of years ago.

Nine Inch Nails – Capital G (Phones mix)

Yes yes, celebrated anarchy, Guy Fawkes, *whatevs*. It’s sesame street’s 40th birthday??? Much more exciting! One song to celebrate a social institution for kids, and one song for sesame street.

NOFX - Murder The Governement

Smart E’s – Sesame’s Treet

big love!

big shadowstep!

In a word “Awesome”;).