Selections From Turn It Up Dance Compilation – A Wild Ride Through 2002’s Beat Scene
Alright, let’s get one thing straight: this album ain’t for the faint-hearted. Selections From Turn It Up Dance Compilation by Various slams together Electronic, Hip Hop, RnB/Swing, Euro House, and plain ol’ House like it’s trying to start a bar fight. Released in 2002 outta Canada via Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., this beast of a compilation doesn’t just sit there—it punches you in the face with beats so sharp they might cut ya.
Now, I gotta talk about two tracks that stuck with me because damn, they’re unforgettable. First up is "La La Land." This track hits hard right outta the gate. The bassline? Ridiculous. It’s got this hypnotic groove that feels like someone spiked your drink with Red Bull and shoved you onto the dancefloor. You can’t ignore it—it grabs hold of your brain and won’t let go. By the time those synths kick in, you're already losing your mind. It’s chaotic but smooth as hell, like driving too fast on an icy road and somehow nailing every turn anyway.
Then there’s "By Your Side (Ben Watt Lazy Dog Remix)." Oh man, this one sneaks up on you. At first, it plays all chill, like “yeah, I’m just another remix,” but nah, bro, it’s lying. That slow build turns into this massive wave of emotion backed by glitchy breaks and soulful vocals that hit different. Like… imagine if nostalgia had a sound, this would be it. But don’t get too comfy—it’ll drop out when you least expect it, leaving you hanging like, “Wait, what just happened?” Pure genius.
The rest of the tracks are solid, don’t get me wrong. Stuff like "Sexual Revolution (Eric Morillo Mix)" brings raw energy while "Heaven" gives off these dreamy vibes that make you wanna stare at the ceiling and think deep thoughts. But honestly? Those two tracks—“La La Land” and “By Your Side”—are why this album still matters over two decades later. They remind you how music can slap you awake and then whisper secrets in your ear all at once.
You know what’s wild though? Listening to this now feels kinda bittersweet. Back in ‘02, everything felt so futuristic, like we were living in some sci-fi movie where robots served us drinks and flying cars were just around the corner. Instead, here we are in 2023, no flying cars, but hey—at least we’ve got albums like this to keep us dancing while we wait.
So yeah, crank this bad boy up if you want to feel alive again. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors call the cops.
