Live at OM is a landmark double-disc DJ set recording capturing two house music titans, Derrick Carter and Mark Farina, performing live over Valentine's Day weekend in 2004. Released by San Francisco's influential OM Records, this unedited 40-track, two-and-a-half-hour compilation showcases the signature Chicago house sound at its finest. Disc 1 features Mark Farina delivering a tight, jackin' set packed with underground cuts from Lawnchair Generals, Cajmere, Jason Hodges, and Phil Weeks. Disc 2 highlights Derrick Carter's legendary, technical mixing prowess, blending dub-infused rhythms, steady syncopations, and rare re-edits—featuring tracks by Freaks, Daft Punk, Steve Poindexter, and DJ Sneak. Live at OM stands as an essential snapshot of 2000s American deep house culture and DJ artistry.
Chart Toppers Vol. 1 & 2 (Top Hits Through The Decades) is a double-volume compilation released in 2004 by Peoplesound. Spanning various eras and genres, this collection blends chart-topping hits from iconic acts—ranging from 1950s/60s classics by Bill Haley, Gerry & The Pacemakers, and Herman's Hermits, to 90s/2000s club anthems, garage tracks, and pop/R&B hits by So Solid Crew, The Fugees, Culture Beat, Gloria Gaynor, Shanks & Bigfoot, and Right Said Fred.
Monster Halloween Hits is an expansive three-CD seasonal anthology released by EMI TV in 2010, gathering 67 tracks that celebrate all things spooky, strange, and supernatural. This definitive collection masterfully bridges decades and genres, ensuring there is a soundtrack for every kind of Halloween celebration. Disc One features legendary rock and pop blockbusters from Michael Jackson, David Bowie, and Blue Öyster Cult. Disc Two takes a turn into a mix of 80s/90s hip-hop, club alternative, and dance anthems, while Disc Three treats listeners to a wonderful retro time capsule packed with vintage 1950s/60s novelty favorites, classic rock staples, and even dramatic orchestral movements. From iconic monster anthems to deeper alternative atmospheric cuts, this comprehensive compilation remains the ultimate spooky seasonal playlist.
Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress. Grande's music career began with the soundtrack Music from Victorious (2011). She signed a recording contract with Republic Records and released her debut studio album, Yours Truly in 2013, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. The album's lead single, "The Way", reached the top-ten of the Billboard Hot 100, with critics comparing her wide vocal range to Mariah Carey. Her second studio album, My Everything (2014), also reached number one in the United States. With the singles "Problem", "Break Free", "Bang Bang" and "Love Me Harder" from that album, she spent 34 continuous weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and had the most top 10 singles of any artist in 2014. In 2015, she is promoting My Everything with her first international tour titled The Honeymoon Tour and currently guest-starring in Fox comedy-horror TV series Scream Queens.
Deep Disco Culture Vol. One - Underground Disco Rarities & Future Club Classics is a 2006 compilation dedicated to preserving and celebrating rare underground disco recordings that influenced both classic dance culture and the future development of house music. Released by Suss'd Records, the collection focuses on extended 12-inch mixes, Tom Moulton remixes, and obscure club tracks that became highly valued among DJs, collectors, and disco enthusiasts. Across two discs, the compilation presents a carefully balanced journey through groove-heavy basslines, soulful vocals, percussion-driven arrangements, and hypnotic dance rhythms that defined the late 1970s and early 1980s club scene. Many tracks emphasize extended instrumental passages and DJ-friendly structures, reflecting the era’s focus on continuous dancefloor energy. The inclusion of artists such as Claudja Barry, Donna McGhee, Cloud One, and Jocelyn Brown highlights the compilation’s strong connection to underground disco history. Overall, this release stands as both a historical archive and a timeless dance music collection, showcasing the lasting impact of disco on modern club culture and electronic music evolution.
Poker Lounge is an elegant four-disc compilation designed to capture the stylish and sophisticated atmosphere of casinos, cocktail bars, and upscale lounges. Released by Wagram in 2008, the collection blends smooth lounge grooves, timeless jazz standards, crooner classics, and chilled electronic textures into an immersive listening experience perfect for relaxed evenings and social gatherings. The first and fourth discs focus on modern lounge and downtempo productions filled with jazzy rhythms, sensual melodies, and laid-back beats, while the second disc celebrates legendary vocalists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Billie Holiday, and Ray Charles. The third disc dives deeper into classic jazz territory with iconic performances by Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, and Django Reinhardt. The compilation balances vintage sophistication with contemporary lounge aesthetics, creating a refined soundtrack ideal for poker nights, late-night relaxation, and lovers of smooth jazz-infused ambiance.