NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Matter Of Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ooscha
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Matter Of Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ooscha
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Matter Of Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ooscha
ReStructure Mix Update (4/21/26): ”Eighth Of Your Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Gregg Diamond’s Hardware
Hardware is one of the studio projects from Gregg Diamond who made the disco world stand still with his 1977 project Bionic Boogie which featured Gwen Guthrie and Yolanda McCullough in the chorus section. The big hit “Risky Changes” created a new blend of soul/funk and the new sound of disco music during its release and was highly respected by music audiophiles and reviewers. It became the starting point for disco releases to be compared to. Of course we also know that Gregg Diamond also produced “More, More, More” by The Andrea True Connection. Hardware is a Bionic Boogie project he created for Mercury Records as he did for Marlin with his group Starcruisin’. “Eighth Of Your Love” is played out in Diamond’s fabulous method where phrases are turned inside out and then used to reference a chorus tie-line. This uplifting number has the horns that we know Diamond for and a sweet chorus introducing a hard delivery for the initial chant eventually becoming a beautiful disco crescendo. A nice closing for Diamond’s work during the disco era and a much anticipated album for myself being a big fan of his projects.
I have taken the album version of “Eighth Of Your Love” and brought it into a ReStructure Mix with what was originally laid down. A new rhythm track is laid on the foundation to grab the percussion and new segments of the chants are pieced among the new arrangement.
Monday, April 20, 2026
TORCH SONG: 80's (PLAYLIST)
TORCH SONG: 80's (PLAYLIST)
"Far Too Hard" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Dead or Alive
"The Sun Goes Down On Milky Way" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gazebo
"It's My Life" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Talk Talk
"Send Me An Angel" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Real Life
Sunday, April 19, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Eigth Of Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gregg Diamond's Hardware
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Eigth Of Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix
- Gregg Diamond's Hardware
ReStructure Mix Update (4/19/26): ”Droid” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Mito
Mito is an Italo-disco project from Italo Portesani and Stefano Secchi (later became Secchi “I Say Yeah”. Their single “Droid” was released in 1982 on Italian dance label Zanza Records and is the cover version which was originally released in 1978 under the name Automat. This full electronic production is the first element of Italian disco music which was making quite a stir in clubs around the world and was the third layer of the return of disco music since the end of the 70s. Even though many producers and groups from Italy were a large part of the disco sound during the disco era. This new sound was electronic and innovative for a time where breaks and long intros were being called “synth-pop” on the American market even though the formula remained “disco”. “Droid” has a simple arrangement which outlines a heavy keyboard sound which could be mistaken for a “Phantom Of The Opera” with the ominous feel. Italo-disco in the dance market during the early 80s was fresh and exciting and this number found its way onto many medleys and mixes in this genre.
I have taken the 12” version of “Droid” and reapplied a new edit and arrangement for this ReStructure Mix intended to pay homage to the 80s Italo-disco sound. I have given the remix more space to venture into the areas which it does and also a breakdown for the finish.
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Droid" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mito
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Droid" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mito
SOUL PUSH (PLAYLIST)
SOUL PUSH (PLAYLIST)
"Wanna Spend My Whole Life With You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Street People
"Lovin' You Madly" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Narada Michael Walden
"Sir Duke" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Stevie Wonder
"Love Is All You Need" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - High Inergy
Saturday, April 18, 2026
ReStructure Mix Update (4/18/26): ”Song For Denise” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Piano Fantasia
Piano Fantasia is a Italo-disco project from Thierry Durbet - who also produced “Shake It Up (Do The Boogaloo)” by Rod in 1988. “Song For Denise” is his 1985 release which is an instrumental with many elements which Italo-disco displayed during the early and mid-80s. The electronic production gives us a simple groove which a piano melody joins in throughout the piece along with a few synthesized strings and breakdown keyboard parts. It is one of the airy numbers which feels like a summer drive on a road leading to an endless destination. An arrangement which gives us more of the melody when we need the warmth of the piano and the groove to keep our bodies swaying.
I have taken the 12” version and the dub of “Song For Denise” and reworked it for this ReStructure Mix to pay homage to this lovely number. The electronic breaks and percussion are more outlined in this new arrangement and a cold fade made evident for the closing.
Turn It Up! - The Three Degrees (PLAYLIST)
Turn It Up! - The Three Degrees (PLAYLIST)
"Gimme, Gimme, Gimme" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees
"Red Light" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees
"Giving Up, Giving In" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees
"Bodycheck" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Three Degrees
Friday, April 17, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Get Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mr. Peach
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Get Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mr. Peach
"Get Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mr. Peach
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Black Jack" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The 'V' Project
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Black Jack" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The 'V' Project
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Song For Denise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Piano Fantasia
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Song For Denise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Piano Fantasia
ReStructure Mix Update (4/17/26): ”Love Rollercoaster” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Ohio Players
ReStructure Mix Update (4/17/26): ”Love Rollercoaster” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Ohio Players
Ohio Players are one of the seventies layers of funk music which left an indelible mark in history. Included in the original line up are Leroy Bonner, Billy Beck, Clarence Satchell, Ralf Middlebrooks, Marshall Jones and Jimmy Williams. “Love Rollercoaster” is from their 1975 album titled “Honey” - produced by Ohio Players. Their provocative covers were the talk of the town and their music was the move on the floor. “Love Rollercoaster” is one of their classics which in current times screams layers of working riffs which outline the band’s talent. Guitar leads take over from the get-go and create a ride itself which makes this number stand out as one of the groups best. Funk music was in its embryonic stages during the early 70s and the key to the door was held by Ohio Players.
I have taken the album version of “Love Rollercoaster” and an instrumental to revisit this exciting amusement in a new ReStructure Mix. Adding a heavy new bass beat to kick out the groove along with new percussion to make the ride feel like a new experience.
Disco Grandeur (PLAYLIST)
Disco Grandeur (PLAYLIST)
"Theme from Dynasty" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kat Mandu
"Gaz-O-Lean" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Area Code 212
"If You Can Dance You Can Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Slimline
"The End" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Change
Thursday, April 16, 2026
COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/16/26): "Party Song" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sticky Fingers
COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/16/26):
"Party Song" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sticky Fingers
DEEP FRIED FUNK (PLAYLIST)
DEEP FRIED FUNK (PLAYLIST)
"Full-Tilt Boogie" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Uncle Louie
"It's Passion" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The System
"The Louder" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Jacques Band
"High" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Skyy
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Matter Of Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ooscha
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Matter Of Time" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ooscha
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Love Rollercoaster" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Love Rollercoaster" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players
ReStructure Mix Update (4/15/26): ”Remember” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – B-Classic
B-Classic is a garage/house project from Dean Krexa and Steve Harris. Their 1993 single “Remember” is a track which received play on many dance floors and placed in progressive playlists. A juicy house production with focus on house rhythms and a sampled riff which plays out as a sentimental and marking point of realization of love and happiness. The chorus riff lays itself into a house keyboard arena and makes it easy to take this one in for its worth. During the early 80s house music emerged from clubs thanks to the remixing abilities of many of the top 10 radio tunes. B-Classic makes the outline simple and direct where a sampled vocal line is taken into the deep rhythmic world of house. For these artists venturing into a new genre of music they have created a wonderful piece which still resonates.
I have taken the 12” versions of “Remember” and reapplied the ReStructure Mix formula to this garage classic. A more fading intro and breaks using the existing segments of each mix are planted to create a new play field.
Fantasy Is My Name . . . (PLAYLIST)
Fantasy Is My Name . . . (PLAYLIST)
"Fantasy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Lian Ross
"Nighttime Fantasy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Vicki Sue Robinson
"Flight To Fantasy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Linda G. Thompson
"Fantasy" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bruni Pagan
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
POP GOES DISCO! (PLAYLIST)
POP GOES DISCO! (PLAYLIST)
"Total Eclipse Of The Heart" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Koffie
"Everything She Wants" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - WHAM!
"The One" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Crocodile Mark
"Break My Stride" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Matthew Wilder
Monday, April 13, 2026
COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/13/26): "Eighth Of Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gregg Diamond's Hardware
COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/13/26):
"Eighth Of Your Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix
- Gregg Diamond's Hardware
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - B-Classic
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - B-Classic
The scientific reason why you’re missing dancing in clubs so much
The scientific reason why you’re missing dancing in clubs so much
SCIENCE-FRICTION (PLAYLIST)
SCIENCE-FRICTION (PLAYLIST)
"The Force" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nancy Nova
"From Here To Eternity" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Colby
"Skydancer" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Android
"Space Ranger" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Araxis
Saturday, April 11, 2026
ReStructure Mix Update (4/11/26): ”Do It” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Celena Duncan
Celena Duncan is a disco artist from the early 80s and produced by Sandy Linzer ("Native New Yorker", "Use It Up and Wear It Out" by Odyssey). “”Do It” is her single from 1982 which combines Linzer’s big band feel in a moderate and rhythmic arrangement. This piece is one of the rare disco pieces of the time and gives off the feel of Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band from the late 70s. Exciting chorus segments give us a celebratory feel in a mild dose with the vocals of Celena outlining that torch diva feel. For a period where disco music became somewhat rare this one was welcomed into the 80s for many reasons not only to preserve the feel of disco music but also remind everyone how it painted the dance its true colors.
I have taken the 12” version of “Do It” and transformed the song into a new dub-like intro and extension for this ReStructure Mix. New percussion and breaks are added to give this new version a space between the wonderful vocals.
POWER OF THE BEAT (PLAYLIST)
POWER OF THE BEAT (PLAYLIST)
"Not Tonight" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Macho
"Walking In The Neon" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Peter Richard
"Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Model
"Don't Stop" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester
Friday, April 10, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX: "Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celena Duncan
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX:
"Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celena Duncan
ReStructure Mix Update (4/10/26): ”Ass Up” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Baracuda
Baracuda is a German dance group featuring Axel Konrad, Ole Wierk and Tobias Lammer. Their 2005 single “Ass Up” is a techno/Euro-dance piece which lays out the delivery of this trio very well. A light hearted approach at this bawdy title plays out in a humorous and somewhat celebratory delivery. The track has a moderate techno edge which helps along the breaks where keyboards take on a segment of hard keyboard riffs and then gently guide us back into the laughable chorus. It is one of the early millennial pieces which worked well for me during private parties and those Euro-dance mixes which defy a description. All in all the tune is great fun and marks that period where Euro-dance was king.
I have taken the 12” versions of “Ass Up” and recreated a new ReStructure Mix for this novelty piece. The arrangement is laid out for the uplifting chorus to take on its strength and frivolity.
DANCE SALUTE (PLAYLIST)
DANCE SALUTE (PLAYLIST)
"Proud Mary" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chi Chi Liah
"Superman" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure MiX - C.K.B.
"Disco Power" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - U.N.
"San Francisco" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cappuccino
Thursday, April 9, 2026
LOVE REFLECTION (PLAYLIST)
LOVE REFLECTION (PLAYLIST)
"You Feel My Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Evans and Fisher
"All Systems Go" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Donna Summer
"Getaway" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Earth, Wind and Fire
"Move Over Darling" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Linda Taylor
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Droid" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mito
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Droid" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Mito
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Song For Denise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Piano Fantasia
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Song For Denise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Piano Fantasia
COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/7/26): "Love Rollercoaster" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players
COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/7/26):
"Love Rollercoaster" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Ohio Players
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL MILLENNIUM EDITION: "Ass Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Baracuda
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL MILLENNIUM EDITION:
"Ass Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Baracuda
ReStructure Mix Update (4/7/26): ”Got A Love For You” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Jomanda
Jomanda is Cheri Williams, Joanne Thomas, Renee Washington and Yavahn. One of the early garage/house groups of the late 80’s with the exploration of deep bass and rhythms igniting a chunk of the period as the experimental and fusion of alternative dance floor sounds.”Got A Love For You” is their single from 1991 - produced by Cassio Ware. A definitive moment for these ladies as this track gives us all of what they have been storing up from the inception of their presence. House music is the focus of the 12” single with additional production by Steve "Silk" Hurley and in his hard hitting style with plenty of bass, percussion and pulling out more than originally existed. The vocals are also a leading edge of this song as they give us a sample of the pulversizing strength that Jomanda can deliver as a team. One the peak songs for myself and my club as it always gave the floor the heat it needed for those weekend nights where everyone did what they came for.
I have taken the 12” version of the original and also a few pieces of a special 12” remixed 4 EQ (Produced by Backroom Productions) of “Got A Love For You’ to invigorate this new ReStructure Mix. Using the heavy bass of the Hurley mixes as the outline and the techno and hard house segments of the additional 12” remixes which always made it onto my turntable during those very sweaty nights.
DANCING 4 MORE (PLAYLIST)
DANCING 4 MORE (PLAYLIST)
"Don't Give Your Love (So Easily)" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Kimyla
"Together Forever" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jennifer Bell
"Malagueña" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Pico
"Tonite" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sho Nuff
Monday, April 6, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - B-Classic
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Remember" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - B-Classic
COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/5/26): "Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celena Duncan
COMING SOON! (EDITION 4/5/26):
"Do It" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Celena Duncan
BREAK-THE-STREET (PLAYLIST)
BREAK-THE-STREET (PLAYLIST)
"I.O.U." - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Freeez
"Do You Wanna Lover" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hotbox
"Walking On Sunshine" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rocker's Revenge
"We Call It The Box" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bill Summers Summer Heat
Sunday, April 5, 2026
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL MILLENNIUM EDITION: "Ass Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Baracuda
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL MILLENNIUM EDITION:
"Ass Up" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Baracuda
ReStructure Mix Update (4/5/26): ”Anymore” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Brenda
Brenda is a Italo-house project from Alessandro Gilardi, Claudio Varola, DJ Silvio Perrone, Elisa Spreafichi, Michele Comis and Walter Cremonini. Released in 1991 this outlines the formula created from Black Box’s “Ride On Time” where sampled acapella phrases create the environment for the pumping bass and Chicago style piano riffs. With pieces from the 1989 house single “Not Gonna Do It” by Vicky Martin this track emphasizes where this girl will no longer do in an insatiable and vicious relationship. The execution is clever and makes a similar impact as the Black Box iconic track with plenty of diva calls to wake up any crowd. In the Italo-house genre this one is a stamp of excellence since it covers ground already passed yet it does so with its own.
I have taken the 12” versions of “Anymore” and dissected the original into segments for this ReStructure Mix. The mapping plays out with more inserts of Vicky Martin’s classic placed here and there for a new remix.
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Got A Love For You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jomanda
COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Got A Love For You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jomanda
Saturday, April 4, 2026
ReStructure Mix Update (4/4/26): ”Give Into Our Love” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Trip
Trip is a techno project from Nicole May and Sebastian Rayas. Their EP single “Fallen” was released on Sheik Records in 1990 during a transition from house music to techno and rave. The four cut EP also contained the single “Give Into Our Love” which caught my attention thanks to the vocal riff and the exuberant arrangement. Electronic music became a fusion throughout the 80’s and independent productions as these were an addition to the growth on dance floors and DJ playlists. “Give Into Our Love” is a simple track which relies on the arrangement which drops in beat and phasing for the rhythmic enhancements. One of the independent releases of the time which stand on a fusion of dance music during a transition on the dance floors.
I have taken the 12” version of “Give Into Our Love” and rewired the electronic number for a new ReStructure Mix. I have added new drum fills and percussion to pump the original method into a new experience.
TDF - The Disco Funk (PLAYLIST)
TDF - The Disco Funk (PLAYLIST)
"You Got What It Takes" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Bobby Thurston
"Your Love Is A Lifesaver" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Gayle Adams
“Cisselin' Hot" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chuck Cissel
"I'll Be Good To You" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hydro featuring Lorna
Friday, April 3, 2026
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Give Into Our Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Trip
NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Give Into Our Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Trip
ReStructure Mix Update (4/3/26): ”My Bed Is Too Big” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Blue System
Blue System is a Euro-dance project from Dieter Bohlen (Modern Talking, Lift Up) and features a sound which dance floors clamored for in the 80s. “My Bed Is Too Big” is from their 1988 project titled “Body Heat” and plays out as a lover yearns for more intimate moments and how the nights are too long without it. The project was produced by Dieter Bohlen and Luis Rodriguez. The arrangement hits hard with the deep beats and rolling bass which takes on a sensual feel with the theme projected here. It is one which helped me get the night started early on those weekend dance meets at the club and continues to be a favorite of mine.
I have taken the 12” vocal and instrumental of “My Bed Is Too Big” and relayed a new message in this ReStructure Mix. Giving the new arrangement some new breaks and also a new dub feel.
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