MP3 Suite Review

Cr2 Records first launched there LIVE & DIRECT compilation series at the tail end of 2007. The series started with a bang, featuring a head-to-head electro house battle between Dirty South & Kurd Maverick. Having said that, the series reached new heights with the Miami 2008 Compilation, which was extremely well received and leaped straight to the top of the charts. This was no mean feat considering the competition, which included the mainstay brands such as Azuli, Ministry of Sound and Defected.
 
Cr2 Miami 2009 follows on exactly where the 2008 edition left us…hanging on for one more tune! The compilation again offers 3 CD’s, with the theme across the CD’s spanning CD1-Day / CD2-Night and CD3-Classics. This combination seems to really work enabling the label to cover the broad spectrum of music they release.
 
The compilation features a massive 47 tracks, of which 20 are exclusive to Cr2! Featuring upfront cuts from DJ Sneak vs Herve, Mark Brown, Harry Choo Choo Romero & Jose Nunez… plus ‘Love Emergency’ the huge new single from Kurd Maverick Feat. Sam Obernik.
 
The Album is available for download now and will be out physically Monday 16th March as mixed and unmixed CD’s. There are also 3 x 12” vinyl Samplers.

Check it out here.

Story taken from www.beatportal.com

Meanwhile, Troy Pierce gets locked in the loo
17 February, 2009 | 9.52AM

* Written by: Zack Rico

Here’s why you should never go to the toilet in the middle of a DJ set. Minus troublemaker Troy Pierce decided to sneak a leak whilst playing at the Beatport 5 Year Anniversary Tour party at Rex club in Paris recently.

After putting on a record, he scarpered to the nearest bathroom to do his business, but unfortunately for him, the door somehow locked behind him and wouldn’t open. Oh dear.

For almost an hour Troy Pierce was locked in the loo, and Konrad Black [a] had to take over control of the music to save the party.

In the end security heard Troy banging on the door, and despite their best efforts to unlock the door, they had no choice but to break it down, one punch at a time.

They smashed a hole in the door just wide enough for Troy to squeeze out of, and about one hour after he had gone missing, Mr. Pierce began his DJ set for the second time that night.

It’s Grammy time again…

The winner in the category Best Dance Recording “Harder Better Faster Stronger” by Daft Punk from the album “Alive 2007″. Other nominees in the category: Hot Chip, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Sam Sparro, and Rihanna.

Also winning in the Best Electronic/Dance Album category is Daft Punk for “Alive 2007″ which also featured: Cyndi Lauper, Kylie Minogue, The Brazilian Girls, Moby, and Robyn.

In the Best Alternative Music Album and Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package categories Radiohead picked up the Grammy for “In Rainbows.”

In the category for Best Remixed Recording Justice won for their remix of “Electric Feel” by MGMT which also featured: Deadmau5, Stonebridge, Junkie XL, and Moto Blanco.

Congrats!