ReStructure Mix Update (3/4/26): ”Baby It’s Alright Now” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Miss Nicky Trax

ReStructure Mix Update (3/4/26): ”Baby It’s Alright Now”  – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Miss Nicky Trax

Miss Nicky Trax is a new-beat artist who released several singles which play out in the hardcore electronic arena. “Acid In The House” from 1988 is one of her well-known pieces which also gives a good interpretation of New Beat music. “Baby It’s Alright Now” is her 1990 release which is more fluent and pop-edged of her releases with a trance-house feel. The production by Jeff Vanbockryck, Patrick Claesen and Emile Elsen is a new beat outline with the rhythm focused on the build of the vocal segments. Many new beat pieces focus on an electronic riff and/or a theme using samples or pieces of another track - this release uses a format outside the style. There are echoes of a fusion within the arrangement and bring this one to life as more than just a mixing tool.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Baby It’s Alright Now” and reapplied the groove for another take in this ReStructure Mix. I have added more of a foundation for the groove and break parts of the verses into new segments. 

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Baby It's Allright Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miss Nicky Trax

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Baby It's Allright Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miss Nicky Trax

 

80's RESTORE (PLAYLIST)

80's RESTORE (PLAYLIST)

"Borderline" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Madonna

https://youtu.be/jZ-uW5hI6vA

"Lovergirl" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Teena Marie

https://youtu.be/LRcMS9567Ws

“Diamonds" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Robin Gibb

https://youtu.be/z1F6Xxnj9Mo

"Centipede" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Rebbie Jackson

https://youtu.be/DvbzDSGKXf0

PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQt5dIysoZqNNwmz4tGsu3JY

 

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Open Your Mind" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - U.S.U.R.A.

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Open Your Mind" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - U.S.U.R.A. 

 

ReStructure Mix Update (3/3/26): ”You Know How to Love Me” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Tufuri

ReStructure Mix Update (3/3/26): ”You Know How to Love Me”  – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Tufuri

Tafuri is a vocalist from the late 80’s and early 90’s house scene and through her vocal talents landed an opportunity to bring back the Phyllis Hyman classic “You Know How To Love Me” released in 1979. This beautiful house cover gives us a blend of Tafuri’s vocal presence and the production from Steve Anderson. This version plays along the same essence of the original with a few new beats and riffs of the house dance music movement of the time. It gives us another opportunity to hear a soul/funk fused classic again in a whole new realm.

I have taken the 12” versions of Tafuri’s “You Know How To Love Me” and reignited the magic again for this ReStructure Mix. I have given the new arrangement some new drop-outs and breaks to create a new sound and dance experience for this great cover.

 

SHEER LOVE (PLAYLIST)

SHEER LOVE (PLAYLIST)

"No Life Without Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jeanne Dee

https://youtu.be/KEFAA3GL8NI

"I Can't Get Enough" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Chyp-Notic

https://youtu.be/qsK4KwAwyUM

“Stand By Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Jam Tronik

https://youtu.be/AWdqTQvHYTY

"The One" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Crocodile Mark

https://youtu.be/r0U-WRzKfuc

PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQv1ty_R26pOqnpfHtCjfATT

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "You Know How To Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tafuri

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"You Know How To Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tafuri

 

ReStructure Mix Update (3/2/26): ”Free To Be” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Gioia

ReStructure Mix Update (3/2/26): ”Free To Be”  – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Gioia

Gioia (Carmen Gioia Bruno) is a singer who was a part of the 80’s trio called Expose’. Her solo career gave us some independent releases and one from 2001 titled “Free To Be” which is one of the uplifting anthems of the dance period. Produced by David Nieves this electronic techo-pop piece delivers several riffs that sink deep into the heart of the early millennium dance scene. The self written song gives out a positive ring to each and every one on the dance floor to “be free as yourselves”. It also gives Gioia an opportunity to give her performance as a main liner  proving she is more than Expose allowed. There is a powerful message here which always caught my attention thanks to the uplifting arrangement and outline given here.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Free To Be” and revisited the anthem for this new ReStructure Mix. More emphasis on the actual groove with much of the original percussion making its way to the surface.

 

Close 2 Heartache (PLAYLIST)

Close 2 Heartache (PLAYLIST)

"All Day, All Night" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Margaret Reynolds

https://youtu.be/Fr7cX6pQYh4

"Good To Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - THP

https://youtu.be/8ALdF4llnGs

“Swept Away" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Diana Ross

https://youtu.be/hxvdjOUacFs

"Somebody Should Have Told Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cissy Houston

https://youtu.be/2MQg0W8uqNw

PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQu6MQyCrd9neqdr_MUtOsRg

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 3/1/26): "Marry Go Round" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Max Coveri

COMING SOON! (EDITION 3/1/26):
"Marry Go Round" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Max Coveri

 

COMING SOON! (EDITION 3/1/26): "Are You A Love Maker" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shezoray

COMING SOON! (EDITION 3/1/26):
"Are You A Love Maker" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Shezoray

 

ReStructure Mix Update (3/1/26): ”Lucky Charm” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Hard Corps

ReStructure Mix Update (3/1/26): ”Lucky Charm”  – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Hard Corps

Hard Corps are Clive Pierce, Hugh Ashton, Regine Fetet and Rob Doran - an 80’s synth-pop band from London. The sound of their music could be haunting and moody with a slight rock edge. “Lucky Charm” is their 1987 self-produced single which points to an early morning sound with layers of peculiar choruses and breaks. This one always screamed out to me with that deeper meaning where hidden messages are contained. Much of the sequencers are rolling bass tracks that take the dance floor into a mystique realm that gives off touches of Bronski Beat and hints of Eurythmics. One of the fluent dance tracks and a good start to acquaint yourself with the band if you are unfamiliar.

I have taken the 12” versions of “Lucky Charm” and rewired the tracks to create this new ReStructure Mix. Layering two of the versions for a new adventure into this concealing song.

 

TOXIC erotic (PLAYLIST)

TOXIC erotic (PLAYLIST)

"Love In 'C' Minor" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Cerrone

https://youtu.be/0Aqn2k87VdM

"Come Inside" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Fancy

https://youtu.be/U2197xG7e60

“Sexy Thrills" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Extensive Care

https://youtu.be/ZIfWHxUMoYg

"I Feel Love" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Devastation

https://youtu.be/luPiovxkKgI

PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQvg8jYdBuVrg9jnJuojad31

 

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "Baby It's Allright Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miss Nicky Trax

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"Baby It's Allright Now" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Miss Nicky Trax 

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION: "Lucky Charms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hard Corps

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL EIGHTIES EDITION:
"Lucky Charms" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Hard Corps

 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/28/26): ”Hills Of Kat Mandu” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Suns Of Shiva

ReStructure Mix Update (2/28/26): ”Hills Of Kat Mandu”  – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Suns Of Shiva

Suns Of Shiva is an electronic disco project from high energy producer, Ian Anthony Stephens (Paul Parker, Midnight Shift, Madleen Kane, The Flirtations, Marsha Raven) and he takes the Tantra classic “Hills Of Kat Mandu” from 1979 and translate it into a new energy for its release in 1993. Stephens does an incredible job at the layers which were created by the late Celso Valli and weaves a high energy piece which is bound to bring back memories of being somewhere on the dance floor that did not exist anywhere else. Released on his Klone Records label and given the lift that a classic dance floor track deserves without taking away it phenomenal.

I have taken the 12” version of Suns Of Shiva’s “Hills Of Kat Mandu” and reworked a new ReStructure Mix. Paying homage to Mr. Stephen's wonderful new and energetic arrangement with a few new turns.

 

On A Disco Night . . . (PLAYLIST)

On A Disco Night . . .  (PLAYLIST)

"Leaving On The Midnight Train" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Nick Straker Band

https://youtu.be/T8wxShDYwY8

"Trouble In Paradise" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Sylvester

https://youtu.be/mpKI9mH-kXI

“Disco People" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - The Mike Theordore Orchestra

https://youtu.be/A0ITOw8mcpE

"You're A Beat" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Eastbound Expressway

https://youtu.be/GeSkjv4Tee8

PLAYLIST LINK: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn4cfeBtaiQtMs0Sa-FfUkzArxres0bLq

 

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "‎Hills Of Kat Mandu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suns Of Shiva

NEXT ReSTRUCTURE MIX - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"‎Hills Of Kat Mandu" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Suns Of Shiva

 

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION: "You Know How To Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tafuri

COMING SOON! - SPECIAL NINETIES EDITION:
"You Know How To Love Me" - Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix - Tafuri 

 

ReStructure Mix Update (2/27/26): ”Fly Hi” – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Whirlpool featuring Mel Torme

ReStructure Mix Update (2/27/26): ”Fly Hi”  – Glenn Rivera ReStructure Mix – Whirlpool featuring Mel Torme

Whirlpool are Eric D. Clark, Fred Heimermann, Hans Nieswandt and Justus Köhncke - together they created an experimental house project sampling pieces from Mel Torme’s 2013 jazz release, “Hi Fly”. The original in the crooner style fits wonderfully into the house and dub-feel scene with its display of the night life as a “crazy” way. The execution is done very well in two 12” versions where one follows a standard vibe while the other goes deeper into a moorish edge (provided by Morel). The Whirlpool 12” was released in 1993 and played out to those underground crowds who may have been moving to a house set finding themselves in a whole new world. A classic among those who may have experienced it in the right realm and right time.

I have taken both versions of the Whirlpool track “Fly Hi” and reacquainted it with a few more pieces of Mel Torme’s number for this ReStructure Mix. The cross between both versions are united in a non-stop blend for those inspiring dancers.