Just Dance Human by DeGrees Smoothie: A Forgotten Gem That Still Kicks
Alright, let’s talk about Just Dance Human by DeGrees Smoothie. Released in 2009 under the Scandinavian disco:wax label, this album is a wild ride through Pop and Electronic vibes with a heavy dose of Hands Up and House energy. If you’re into dance music that makes your feet move before your brain catches up, this one might just hit the spot.
First off, can we take a moment for "Just Dance (Jens O. Remix)?" This track slaps harder than it has any right to. It’s got this infectious beat that feels like someone injected pure joy straight into your bloodstream. The synths are bright but not overdone—like neon lights on a summer night—and there’s this build-up that keeps teasing you until BAM, it drops, and suddenly you're living your best life on some imaginary dancefloor. I remember hearing this remix at some random party years ago, and man, it stuck. Like gum under a chair kind of stuck. Every time I hear those opening notes now, it’s like being transported back to simpler times when all you had to worry about was whether you’d spilled your drink or stepped on someone’s toes.
Then there’s "Human (Extended Mix)," which hits different emotionally. Where “Just Dance” is all high-energy euphoria, this track slows things down just enough to make you feel something deeper. The vocals have this raw edge, almost vulnerable, as if they’re whispering secrets only you can hear. And oh, the drop? It’s less aggressive, more hypnotic—a slow burn rather than an explosion. There were nights where I’d put this on repeat while staring out the window, thinking deep thoughts I didn’t fully understand. You know, those moments when you realize how small you are compared to everything else, but instead of freaking out, you kinda... enjoy it?
What strikes me most about Just Dance Human is its versatility. You’ve got edits and remixes galore, each offering something slightly new yet familiar. Some lean toward radio-friendly polish, others go full-blown club banger, but none of them ever lose their soul. It’s clear DeGrees Smoothie wasn’t messing around—they crafted tracks meant to be lived in, danced to, cried to, whatever you needed.
Honestly, though, what really gets me is how underrated this album feels. Back in ’09, it probably got lost in the shuffle of bigger names dominating playlists. But listening to it today, it holds up shockingly well. Maybe even better than some of the stuff people still rave about from that era.
And here’s the kicker—it makes me wonder: How many other hidden gems like this exist, collecting digital dust somewhere? Like, seriously, how much amazing music did we miss because algorithms weren’t pushing it hard enough? Food for thought next time Spotify recommends another generic playlist.
So yeah, give Just Dance Human a spin. Let Jens O.’s remix remind you how fun dancing can be, and let “Human” remind you why feeling deeply matters. Just don’t blame me if you end up losing hours to nostalgia—or accidentally breaking something while busting moves in your living room.
