The American Way (Nicky P)

The other months were done since January and I don't know if I should tell this story (I'm sure you've heard it JJ) but I will anyway. In january some idiot on a very old forum called "Coolclarity" decided to do their own DROTY completely undermining the official dance record of the year that has been done here. Anyway to cut a long story short this guy hated me so much and called me a specific word which I will not use here, said I was to get a life, had a bad reputation on that forum and blocked me for a whole year. This started in February. Since then I've looked at other forums for voting and only a couple of weeks ago found Buzz Jack. So sorry if it's a bit late but at least BUZZ JACK can vote in the final next month which is what I ultimately wanted. Anyway it's fantastic to see so many votes, if anyone hasn't voted yet please do you have till tomorrow morning here in Sydney to vote (ie till tomorrow night). Many thanks, TAW p.s. I have said I was sorry about what happened with that guy on Coolclarity and I'm more relaxed now I'm out here in Oz and I've turned a new leaf but that's why BUZZ JACK wasn't involved in the competition from January - October.

OK here it is back once again but unfortnately only this month of voting is left before the final next month. Some new rules have come in since DMC no longer does this competition, funnily enough over here in Oz, supposedly the dance sector of ARIA now controls it but I'm not sure. Someone's still doing it anyway. The new rules have stated that for each month we started with 10 tracks. Then in 2 elimination rounds we move down to 7 tracks and then down to a final 5 list as you can see above. This elmination is decided by a small panel of I think of about 10 judges and they all decide their top 7 tracks and then their top 5 in order as follows: favourite tracks : 7 points 2nd : 6 points etc then in typical style as Record of the year did on ITV, the final 5 is then voted for in the major areas again which are dj's, clubbers, forum (you lot), magazines and journalists (supposedly) and the general public (if they know any of the songs on the list). So here's the list for this the final month of the year (December is always excluded since the final month is done in December). Anyway please get voting, I won't be as pushy as I was last time since there are more forums this year that are taking part. Many thanks and I'll give the result in a think a few days time. TAW p.s. One more thing this year there's a new wildcard round where 5 tracks throughout the year are given a second chance to make it through to the final. Possibly because there were 2 big tracks that got through in a specific month leaving a certain track in 3rd that should've really got through. Anyway before the final I will intiate and put up the final 5 in this wildcard round BUT do remember only 1 track can get through from this round. Due to this the 3 lowest scoring songs will go out. I'll give you the list of the final 20 as soon as this month is completed and the wildcard round is completed as well. My vote goes for the obvious choice. The new-rave anthem Bodyrox - Yeah Yeah N.B. PLEASE AVOID LAST POST!!!!!!!!!!

OK here it is back once again but unfortnately only this month of voting is left before the final next month. Some new rules have come in since DMC no longer does this competition, funnily enough over here in Oz, supposedly the dance sector of ARIA now controls it but I'm not sure. Someone's still doing it anyway. The new rules have stated that for each month we started with 10 tracks. Then in 2 elimination rounds we move down to 7 tracks and then down to a final 5 list as you can see above. This elmination is decided by a small panel of I think of about 10 judges and they all decide their top 7 tracks and then their top 5 in order as follows: favourite tracks : 7 points 2nd : 6 points etc then in typical style as Record of the year did on ITV, the final 5 is then voted for in the major areas again which are dj's, clubbers, forum (you lot), magazines and journalists (supposedly) and the general public (if they know any of the songs on the list). So here's the list for this the final month of the year (December is always excluded since the final month is done in December). Anyway please get voting, I won't be as pushy as I was last time since there are more forums this year that are taking part. Many thanks and I'll give the result in a think a few days time. TAW p.s. One more thing this year there's a new wildcard round where 5 tracks throughout the year are given a second chance to make it through to the final. Possibly because there were 2 big tracks that got through in a specific month leaving a certain track in 3rd that should've really got through. Anyway before the final I will intiate and put up the final 5 in this wildcard round BUT do remember only 1 track can get through from this round. Due to this the 3 lowest scoring songs will go out. I'll give you the list of the final 20 as soon as this month is completed and the wildcard round is completed as well. My vote goes for the obvious choice. The new-rave anthem Bodyrox - Yeah Yeah

Yes I'm trying to get hold of this one for "The Raw Essential" show here in Oz but can't seem to get it so far. May have to wait a few more weeks to play it. It doesn't matter it's still an exclusive. With this show you'll notice that I'm playing exclusive, first play on Australia dance tracks.

Well unfortnately the club charts are very quiet here at the moment. Sneaky Sound System are number 1 at the moment but do remember we have just had Fedde Le Grande @ no.1 for 10 weeks so its gone quiet for christmas. There maybe something at Christmas that gets to number 1. Other big tracks in the singles chart our obviously FLG at a disppointing number 28, TV Rock with their new track Bimbo Nation is at no.39 and David Guetta at no.40. I do miss dance tracks getting high positions over here. They're not very enthusiastic about buying dance singles over here but the compilations do very well though (ie MOS). The reason I've done the new dance show "The Raw Essential" JJ is my brother and I switched on the radio on friday night and all we heard was rock or pop which we thought was disgraceful since friday night in the UK is the Essential selection with Pete Tong (he's the inspiration for our show). So I'll let you know how it goes a bit further down the line. Yes, I'm recording Sunfreaks tomorrow (thursday) and am a bit nervous about it but I will see if I can get it up on here (it may only be a 30 second clip). It's the first time I'm actually going into studio but I should be alright, MOS has said if they like the track they may be able to stop "Counting Down The Days" getting released in the UK but that's going to be quite tough to do knowing Positiva. Anyway DANCE RECORD OF THE YEAR for November will be up shortly, the final 2 dance tracks to be chosen for the final next month. Speak sometime soon, TAW

Hey guys and girls, TAW is back once again to hopefully help out on this forum if needed. Please just let me know apologise for how I was originally I've turned over a new leaf with my new life down here in Australia (yes I've moved from the UK and am now down in Oz). I was under a bit of stress before but now I'm much better and promise to be a bit more supportive. I also now along with my brother have a new radio show here in Oz called "The Raw Essential" which is on triple H fm 100.1 (no internet stream yet I'm afraid) playing all the latest dance tracks from around the world plus the aria club chart. So if you wanna know any new dance tracks from down under just let me know. Dance Record Of The Year is still going by the way. I know we have almost finished the year but I was thinking of getting you guys to help with the forum voting for November and for the final 20 songs of the year. I know you haven't contribued to the other months but other forums have and a bit of help is needed to find the DANCE RECORD OF THE YEAR 2006. I will be putting another thread about this. Finally, thie thursday I'm going into a recording studio to record my vocal for the Sunfreakz track "Riding The Wave". The Andrea Britton version is not going down well over here so am giving it a shot with my vocal "Waiting For A Star Like You". I'll let you know how it goes but Ministry Of Sound here are possible people who are interested in the track. I'll but a thread up about this as well. Anyway sorry if I caused any inconvenience before on Coolclarity but I promise to be better behaved this time. I'm a lot cooler now out here in Oz and any news you need from Oz, I'm your man. Many thanks and I look foward to hearing your comments. TAW (aka DJ Nicky P)