Music, as a wise woman once declared, makes the people come together.

As with his 2010 studio album Believe, Progressive House DJ/producer Morgan Page‘s third effort In The Air relies on vocal contributions by talented singers hailing from a multitude of genres. As he explained of his new album: “This record exists between the club and pop worlds with a little bit of indie thrown in there as well. I wanted to try some new flavors and attitudes, while keeping my sound intact.”

Accordingly, there’s a slew of new names to add to Morgan’s ever-growing list of collaborations, including Tegan & Sara (who aren’t actually strangers to the dance scene, having already guested on the brilliant “Feel It In My Bones” off of Tiesto‘s Kaleidoscope in 2009), as well as singer-songwriters like Greg Laswell, Shelley Harland and Coury Palermo.

“In The Air,” the album’s opening track, lead single and namesake, also happens to be Page’s first #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay Chart–and rightfully so, as it’s one of the best songs of 2011: Co-produced by BT, Sultan and Ned Shepard and featuring the vocals of frequent Telepopmusik collaborator Angela McCluskey, the crisp, chill-inducing powerhouse dance anthem was perfectly timed along with the changing season when it topped the chart in October: “I’m feeling a change in the air,” McCluskey hauntingly croons above the song’s pulsing beat.

The album’s second single on the other hand, “Body Work,” finds the EDM maestro working up a sweat with Canadian sister act Tegan & Sara. After the pounding club mix of the song was unleashed in late 2011, Page unveiled the album version back in February 2012; a slightly more pensive take on the track, underscoring the tender (if not slightly awkward) tone of the Canadian duo’s sexually-charged club thumper. “You do your body work/I feel my pulse working overtime/I get shy in these lights/I feel your body doing overtime,” the twins anxiously warble.

Beyond the album’s two massive singles, there’s plenty of highlights packed into the eclectic (yet cohesive) record, including “Where Did You Go?” with Jonathan Mendelsohn and Greg Laswell’s stunning album closer “Addicted,” which finds the singer achingly recounting the details of his troubled relationship atop a gorgeous, piano-tinged melody. “I might be addicted to how you always get the best of me,” Laswell sorrowfully croons above the soaring chorus.

Two of my favorite voices also make an appearance: There’s the tranced-out “Carry Me” starring omnipresent dance floor queen Nadia Ali and her distinctively melodic vocals, as well as “Gimme Plenty,” which features nu-jazz troupe Bitter:Sweet‘s Shana Halligan. (A very unexpected and happy surprise!) The songs sees the songstress singing lush Britney-like commands across the sultry, bouncing chorus: “Gimme more, gimme love, gimme plenty,” she coos.

In The Air is an absolute treat from start to finish, featuring solid production value that trumps Morgan’s previous record and plenty of soul-searching lyricism that go beyond the oft-basic themes of so many dance tunes on heavy rotation in the clubs. Every song’s a smash, filled with emotion and pulsating energy–the best qualities that EDM has to offer.

Check out a sample mega-mix of the album below…

Nadia Ali is a flaw-free disco diva. Like, almost offensively so. Offensively? Yes, let’s go with that. But she’s not just an offensively flaw-free disco diva–she’s also quite prolific.

It seems that every other week, Mizz Ali’s unleashing yet another smash to the delight of the dance community: From her latest solo single “When It Rains”, to her slammin’ collaboration with Starkillers & Alex Kenji, “Pressure”, to her latest Billboard Dance smash with Sultan & Ned Shepard, “Call My Name.”

To no one’s surprise then, Nadia’s already provided a brand new track to play with in 2012: The (rather fittingly titled) “Keep It Coming.”

Once again teaming up with Starkillers (the same man behind one of my favorite modern dance cuts, “Discoteka”), Ali’s coming locked and loaded with a massive booming bass and plenty of squealing synthesizers and bubbly beats for a full-on dance floor assault. “This is all I’ve wanted, yet I keep on running/So why am I running?/This is more than I have ever known, so just keep it coming,” the singer melodically cries out before Starkillers revs up for a major blast of House beats. It’s a surrious scorcher!

Don’t worry, Nadia–you can keep it coming forever. I’ll never get tired of those gorgeous, hypnotic vocals!

“Keep It Coming” was released on December 26. (Beatport)

Last weekend, my bloggy BFFL Jon ALi and I went on a road trip to Boston. And in between the scream-singing of a majority of Talk That Talk (and some Kat DeLuna, but we’re not talking about that right now), Jon played me some of his favorite mixes from Mademoiselle Gaga‘s brand new remix album: Born This Way: The Remix.

The entire remix package is actually a pretty schweet deal, full of both throbbing, cardio-friendly House cuts and unconventionally moody re-inventions of the originals.

Along with offerings by some of MuuMuse’s favorite acts (including Hurts and Goldfrapp), instant favorites from the bunch include the haunting, dissonant re-rub of “Marry The Night” by The Weeknd & Illangelo, the brooding Depeche Mode-esque “Bloody Mary” mix by The Horrors and the reliably amazing throbbing mix of “Edge of Glory” by Sultan & Ned Shepard (who’ve worked on countless smashes with MuuMuse favorite Nadia Ali).

But my all-time favorite of the bunch so far is “Electric Chapel,” a track I’d never paid much attention to when listening to Born This Way. As it turns out, the remix was crafted by Two Door Cinema Club, the UK indie-pop trio that I “Introduuced” in the early, early days of MuuMuse back around January of ’09. (I know…positively ancient!)

As Jon explained before hitting play, the “Electric Chapel” mix is basically the ultimate stripper anthem. In fact, I’ve already assembled a tasteful nun habit to perform the mix during my nightly revue at The Cock, so watch out for that.

ANYWAY…

To celebrate the release, MuuMuse is giving away FIVE COPIES of Born This Way: The Remix.

To enter to win, follow me on Twitter (@MuuMuse) and tweet me with the following phrase:

I want to be born again with @MuuMuse! #BornThisWayTheRemix http://bit.ly/uBEEUi

Five winners will be selected and notified on Tuesday, November 29. US entries only, please.

NOW DANCE, YOU MOTHERFUCKERS.

Born This Way: The Remix was released on November 21. (iTunes)

Following the release of her incredible 2009 solo album, Embers, Nadia Ali is slowly unveiling her latest project (of many): The Queen of Clubs Trilogy.

Over a period of three months, Ali will be releasing three albums worth of remixes from her ever-growing discography including songs recorded with Iio, as well as her many features and collaborations with artists such as Schiller and Tocadisco.

Today sees the release of The Ruby Edition, the first of the three releases. Check out the tracklisting below:

Nadia Ali | PEOPLE | Justin Michael & Kemal remix
Nadia Ali | NOT THINKING | Green & Falkner remix
Tocadisco & Nadia Ali | BETTER RUN | Wippenberg remix
Schiller & Nadia Ali | TRY | Thomas Gold remix
Nadia Ali | FINE PRINT | Serge Devant remix
Nadia Ali | SILVER LINING | Andretta remix
Nadia Ali | BE MINE | Noel Sanger remix
Nadia Ali | FANTASY | Morgan Page remix
Nadia Ali | LOVE STORY | Sultan & Ned Shepard remix
Nadia Ali | CRASH & BURN | Dean Coleman remix
Nadia Ali | THE ONE | Ruby edit
Nadia Ali | REBEL | Ruby edit
Nadia Ali | KISS YOU | Ruby edit

You can now get a taste of all of the remixes by watching the video above. “People”! “Silver Lining”! I can’t believe she’s brought back the Iio tracks!

And this is only the first of three releases. Such a giving artist!

Click here to preview and purchase all the tracks from The Ruby Edition of the Queen of Clubs Trilogy.

New to Nadia? Try checking out the MuuMuse interview with the talented vocalist here, or check her official website.

I accidentally haven’t done this in almost a month. SO SUE ME.

MuuMuse Approved Tracks for the Week of July 18, 2010

5. Nadia Ali and Chris Reece – The Notice
Nadia Ali’s pop-tinged kiss off track with Chris Reece is an unexpected surprise given her dancier roots, but it only proves that she’s got the chops to handle more than just one genre. Then again, it’s still pretty danceable. Whatever–show ‘em that sass, Nadia!

4. Danzel – Under Arrest
A vaguely embarrassing Euro-trash club track that I accidentally keep revisiting. Think Britney’s “Womanizer” meets Gaga’s “Monster,” but not as good as either song. Actually includes the line: “Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of love.”

3. Girls Can’t Catch – Keep Your Head Up
A fairly solid pop track from the girl group that never really was. The song title proves a bit too real now, no? Ah, well…you gave it your all, ladies.

2. Madonna – Papa Don’t Preach (Re-Invention Tour Version)
I’ve seen and heard so much Madonna this weekend (What else would one expect when hanging out with Hard Candy Music?) As a result, I’m constantly re-reminded of so many essential cuts from the Queen. If you haven’t already heard it, make sure to check out Madge’s slick, electro-tinged rendition of one of her many classics mixed for the Re-Invention Tour. It’s synth-tastic!

1. Kylie Minogue – Heartstrings
You can kind of count on Kylie being in the Number One MuuTunes position for the duration of the summer. “Heartstrings” is the song du semaine–lush, lovely, and everything I need right now. A shimmering, summery Xenomania production that’s firmly stuck on repeat. Now, back to listening to Aphrodite for the five millionth time.

As she hinted at during her interview with MuuMuse earlier in February, Nadia Ali‘s been dipping her fingers in a lot of honey pots lately. Is that even an actual metaphor? I don’t know…SHE’S BEEN DOING A LOT, OKAY.

Case in point: “The Notice,” her brand new collaboration with Chris Reece.

While the lush, ’90′s synthesized beats and piano melodies of the new track suggest her usual dance sensibility, “The Notice” is in fact much more in the mainstream pop vein than Nadia Ali’s usual output. “When did you check out? When did you sign off? I didn’t get the notice,” Ali croons during the chorus with an almost R&B attitude. It’s a different sound for Ali–a good one, ready for both radio and the clubs alike.

Above, have yourselves a look at the video for the new single, which features Ali looking gorgeous and getting quite sassy because of her no good, triflin’ boo. There’s also a message in a bottle and a fisherman, which are two things you do not normally see in music videos these days.

Can’t quite handle Nadia going pop? Well, fear not: There’s still a boatload of remixes to keep “The Notice” firmly entranced, including the Khomha remix and the Sunn Jellie remix.

To preview and purchase “The Notice” and its various mixes on Beatport, click here.

She said it could be paradise…and truly, it is!

Nadia Ali‘s latest single “Fantasy” has finally been unleashed on iTunes and Beatport, including remixes from EDX, Starkillers, and Tritonal. Click here to hear the EDK mix now, which was just uploaded on Ali’s official YouTube channel.

With “Fantasy,” Ali warns her lover-to-be that the timing’s just not right for something more to develop. A gorgeous, tragic tale, but such is the result when dealing in matters of the heart.

The song is just one of the many highlights off of her debut solo album Embers.

While we’re on the subject, have you read the MuuMuse interview with the singer? Well you damn well should.

Click here to preview and purchase all of the remixes on iTunes.

MuuMuse Approved Tracks for the Week of April 25, 2010

5. The Runaways – Cherry Bomb
Saw the biopic on Wednesday. It wasn’t very good (aside from Dakota Fanning’s spot-on performance), but I’ll be damned if I haven’t been blasting this ever since.
4. Robyn – Cry When You Get Older
Layered electronica and complex rhythms. The dancehall queen takes it to another level yet again.
3. Lolene – Rich (Fake It ‘Til You Make It)
My life’s mantra at the moment.
2. Robyn – Don’t Fucking Tell Me What To Do
This song is killing me. Is it all about the song title? Yes…yes it is.
1. Diana Vickers – Once
The song is not a new addition to my playlists by any means. I am just too proud of this chick for officially hitting #1 on the UK Single Charts today. Congrats, Diana! Totally deserved. Album review coming this week.