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Vengaboys - Where Did My Xmas Tree Go? album review

Where Did My Xmas Tree Go? is the Vengaboys first Christmas album with remixes of their previous hit songs repacked as Christmas oriented remixes. Ironically and coincidentally Where Did My Xmas Tree Go? is the only new song on the album minus Kiss (When the Sun Don’t Shine) (Treësto vs. Tr3hab Remix).


The song and title track Where Did My Xmas Tree Go? is first Christmas song by the Vengaboys. The song has a dancehall sound, feeling, and vibe due to the instrumentation. Dubs are used within bass. The Vengaboys wake up to find out their Xmas tree has gone missing. Xmas will never be the same.

The Vengaboys woke up this morning to discover all their friends were gone. All because they didn't get to eat. The Vengaboys are now on their own. But they don't care because she will party on. They do it every Christmas time.

Kim woke up this morning to discover all her friends were gone. Now since Kim lost it all, she is on her own. Denise woke up this morning and to discover her man was gone. All because he didn't get any cash. But Denise doesn't care because she will party on. So she put all his clothes in the trash. Ouch. Wicked burn. They both ask, “Where did my Christmas tree go? Where did it go?”

Kim woke up this morning and her garden was green. Her Uncle John just passed away. He left her a magical bean to plant in her garden. Now the good times have come here to stay.


Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom (Snowtek Mix) is a bell oriented mix of their 1999 dance floor hit Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom. There are jingle bells all over the place.

The song Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom! is most notable for its catchy phrase “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom, I want you in my room” and innocent lyrics. The song was a non-raunchy love song. Sure enough, their lyrics are what made the song a certified party hit. Old school Atari-esque blips are layered over new school electronic dance music.   

Vengaboys are back in town! You hear that correctly. They’ve come back with another hit which is a love song this time around. If you're alone and you need a friend, someone to make you forget your problems, then this song is just what you need.

These lyrics are what this song an innocent love song.

If you're alone and you need a friend
Someone to make you forget your problems
Just come along baby, take my hand
I'll be your lover tonight

Whoaa whoaa
This is what I wanna do
Whoaa whoaa
Let's have some fun
Whoaa whoaa
One on one just me and you
Whoaa whoaa

Boom boom boom boom
I want you in my room
we'll spend the night together
From now until forever
Boom boom boom boom
I wanna go boom boom
And spend the night together
Together in my room


Kiss (When The Sun Don’t Shine) (Treësto vs. Tr3hab Remix) is high quality DJ Tiësto remix of their hit Kiss (When The Sun Don’t Shine) which uses a hint of dubstep, gabber, and hard house.

Every Friday her head is spinning round and round. She has been workin' all week long. So she takes a trip downtown to her favorite club. That’s when she sees him with loving arms to fall into. However this girl is not looking for full-time love. There is still so much she wants to achieve. She only kisses when the sun don't shine. The girl tells the boy, “You wanna kiss? Then tonight is fine.”

She can live without full-time love because that is not what’s on her mind now. Freedom is what she’s thinking of that is what she values and cherishes. She ain't got the time for that now. Full-time loving is not what’s on her mind at all. Straight out of the blue, the boy came to her and asked her to be her date in the daytime. The girl turns his request to be his date down. She tells him, “I am sorry. No can do.”


The Merry Corsten Xmix of Shalala Lala is a Vengaboys love song laced with repetitive lyrics over catchy synths, beats, and jingle bells this time. The song follows a Euro dance rhythm over popish chords.

There's a boy in a girl’s mind and he knows. She is thinking of him day and night. The stars shine above me. He's been gone for some time. But he knows she truly loves him. She is singing this song hoping he’ll be back when he hears it. No one knows exactly when he'll return.

If your love has gone away just like hers, you'll feel like crying. Sing along maybe once or twice. Let's try it together. Listen to your heart as it is singing.

These are the annoying, repetitive but catchy lyrics to the chorus. You can obviously tell this song was written in the 00s due to its catchy pop lyrics.  

My heart goes shalala lala
Shalala in the morning
Shalala lala
Shalala in the sunshine
Shalala lala
Shalala in the evening
Shalala lala
Shalala lala just for you


We're Going To Ibiza! (Armin Van Blizzard Mix) is a Caribbean reggae styled sing-a-long party banger fill with fun and good times. Here this song follows a relaxing reggae dancehall ska sound and vibe. The song revolves around Kim taking a vacation to the island of Ibiza. She has to break free from the monotony of her life as a bus driver. However after experiencing paradise, she plans on staying on the island of Ibiza forever.

Hello Party People! This is Captain Kim speaking. Welcome aboard Venga Airways. After take off will pump up the sound system cause we're going to Ibiza!

Kim doesn't want to be a bus driver all her life. So she is going to pack her bags and leave this town.
She will grab a flight to fly away on Venga Airways. She has planned a vacation to Ibiza which is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. The plane flies away high in to the Ibiza sky. Kim looks up at the sky and sees the clouds. She looked down at the ground and saw the rainbow down the drain. She is going back to the island of Ibiza. That is where the Vengaboys are. The Vengaboys are gonna have a party in the Mediterranean Sea. It's really very nice to be at Ibiza.

Thank You for flying Venga Airways. We are now approaching Ibiza Airport. As you can see the sky is blue and the beach is waiting for you.

Now lyrics to the chorus should have been written and chanted in this manner.

Whoah! We're going to Ibiza
Whoah! Back to the island
Whoah! We're gonna have a party
Whoah! In the Mediterranean Sea

Whoah! We're going to Ibiza
Whoah! Back to the island
Whoah! We're gonna have a party
Whoah! In the Mediterranean Sea
Whoah! We're gonna have a good time

Whoah! We're going to Ibiza
Whoah! Back to the island
Whoah! We're gonna have a party
Whoah! We're gonna have a good time


3/5***!

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Phonk Beta – Symplex The Simple, Complex World Of Phonk Beta Jazz! album review

The Phonk Beta – Symplex The Simple, Complex World Of Phonk Beta Jazz! album is a simplistic yet complex jazz album with high fidelity sound. This album will go over smooth jazz fans. Phonk Beta lays down a warm piano melody on Midliners behind some funk. Passion Fruit serves as an example of lounge music given how the beats are arranged and spaced. The Ex And the Nightclub is a smooth jazz song which will cleanse your inner soul.

5/5*****!!

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Kameron Corvet - Saying Things album review

Kameron Corvet - Saying Things is one of Black Market Records lesser known albums from the early 2000s. This album is an R&B album laced with soulful elements. Something about his work screams Rockwell and Maxwell.  He has the strength of Terrance Trent D'Arby. The acoustics are all mixed smoothly to accompany his smooth voice. He effortlessly transitions through different styles of the music on many of his songs throughout the album. Kameron Corvet’s music is a breath of fresh air.

4/5****!!

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K5 - Tha Natural album review

K5 - Tha Natural is one of Black Market Records lesser known albums from the early 2000s. Not too many people know about this album or remember this album. K5 - Tha Natural is a straight up hardcore rap album with a lyrical edge and gangsta rap. He is not hesitant to display or showcase his raps. He’s been keeping ahead of the game as he was already making waves as a solo artist.

The K5 - Tha Natural was constantly advertised during the early 2000s in several albums released and distributed by Black Market Records. The album was first advertised in the X-Raided - X-Ology compilation album in 2001 and the Keak Da Sneak - Retaliation album from 2002.

According to the old Black Market Records website, K5 a rap veteran and Greedy fame has already started what will be a series of "pimpin" CD release. We will get him in the chat rooms to find out the inspiration behind it all.

However the K5 - Tha Natural album was never released due to business politics regarding label drama. Black Market Records was in court with Brotha Lynch Hung over royalty disputes and Black Market Records later filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation on February 28, 2002 brought down in part by a pair of lawsuits which lead to the label shutting down in 2003. And then gain in 2007.

4/5****!


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