Turn the Beat Around

60 SHADES OF LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY In this episode of Turn The Beat Around we celebrated the extraordinary legacy of Loleatta Holloway, the gospel-infused powerhouse whose voice became one of the most sampled and influential sounds in dance music history.  From disco classics and soulful club anthems to the global hits that borrowed, sampled and reimagined her unmistakable vocals, we traced the remarkable impact of an artist whose influence continues to resonate across generations of dance music. LOVE SENSATION Loleatta Holloway 1980 DREAMIN’ Loleatta Holloway 1976 GOOD VIBRATIONS (feat. Loleatta Holloway) Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch 1991 SALSOUL NUGGET (IF YOU WANNA) M&S presents The Girl Next Door 2001 HIT AND RUN Loleatta Holloway 1977 (YOU GOT ME) BURNING UP (feat. Loleatta Holloway) Cevin Fisher 1998 SHOUT TO THE TOP (feat. Loleatta Holloway) Fire Island 1998 RUNAWAY (feat. Loleatta Holloway) Salsoul Orchestra 1977 WE’RE GETTING STRONGER (THE LONGER WE STAY TOGETHER) Loleatta Holloway 1977 RELIGHT MY FIRE (feat. Loleatta Holloway) Take That 2009 (Live from The Circus Tour) IT’S WHAT’S UPFRONT THAT COUNTS Yosh feat. Lovedeejay Akemi 1995 RIDE ON TIME Black Box 1989 (Original)   The post TTBA Replay 6NOV2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

ERIC KUPPER In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the remarkable career of producer, musician and house music pioneer Eric Kupper. From Diana Ross and Donna Summer to Ciara and a home-grown remix for Rockmelons, we explored a body of work spanning four decades of dance music excellence from one of the most respected and influential remixers in the business. TELEPATHY (feat Nile Rodgers) Christina Aguilera 2016 (Eric Kupper Radio Mix) LOVE HANGOVER Diana Ross 2020 (Eric Kupper Remix) MADE FOR NOW (feat. Daddy Yankee) Janet Jackson 2018 (Eric Kupper Radio Mix) LOVE IS THE HEALER Donna Summer 1999 (Eric Kupper’s I Feel Healed 7″ Mix) UNDERNEATH THE STARS Mariah Carey 2026 (Eric Kupper Klassic Club Mix) LIKE A BOY Ciara 2007 (Jonathan Peters Deeper Mix 1 Club) ABOVE THE CLOUDS Amber 2000 (Eric Kupper Classic Mix) RIDE A WHITE HORSE Goldfrapp 2006 (FK-EK Vocal Version) STRANGELOVE ADDICTION Supreme Beings of Leisure 1999 (Eric Kupper 12″ Vocal Mix) STRONGER TOGETHER (feat. Doug Williams) Rockmelons 1994 (Eric Kupper Mix) The post TTBA Replay 6NOV2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

LATE NIGHT DISCO LIVING FOR THE CITY Stevie Wonder 1973 RESPECT YOURSELF The Staple Singers 1973 HEAVEN IS IN THE BACKSEAT OF MY CADILLAC Hot Chocolate 1976 YOUNG HEARTS RUN FREE Candi Staton 1976 IF I EVER LOSE THIS HEAVEN Maxine Nightingale 1975 THAT’S THE WAY I LIKE IT KC & The Sunshine Band 1975 DEEPER THAN THE NIGHT Olivia Newton-John 1979 MY KNIGHT IN BLACK LEATHER Bette Midler 1979 AIN’T NOTHIN’ GONNA KEEP ME FROM YOU Teri Desario 1979 GOT TO GIVE IT UP Pt. 1 Marvin Gaye 1977 ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS Chocolate Milk 1975 KNOCK ON WOOD Amii Stewart 1979 MY OLD PIANO Diana Ross 1980 The post TTBA Replay 6NOV2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

SUMMER SERIES In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordings were woven throughout the program, honouring her influence on dance music and her place among the disco genre. KILL THE LIGHTS Alex Newell, Jess Glynne, DJ Cassidy & Nile Rodgers 2016 (Dimitri from Paris Remix) FOREVER MORE Moloko 2003 (Francois K. & Eric Kupper Vocal Mix) TAKE IT BACK Ben Westbeech feat. Mousse T & Davie 2025 (East Coast Love Affair Remix) RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW Fatboy Slim 1998 MUHAMMAD ALI Faithless 2001 (Full Intention Club Mix) PUT YOUR FEET TO THE BEAT Ritchie Family 1979 LOVE INSURANCE Front Page 1979 DISCO INFERNO The Trammps 1976 BAD GIRLS Donna Summer 1979 THE BOMB (THESE SOUNDS FALL INTO MY MIND) The Bucketheads 1995 THE LOVER THAT ROCKS YOU (ALL NIGHT) India 1990 (Little Louie Single Mix) The post TTBA Replay 30OCT2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

SUMMER SERIES In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordings were woven throughout the program, honouring her influence on dance music and her place among the disco genre. GOOD BEAT Deee-Lite 1991 (Extended the Beat Mix) UP DOWN SUITE Madonna 1993 HARLEM SHUFFLE Bob & Earle 1963 I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER Dionne Warwick 1967 LOVE CHILD Diana Ross & The Supremes 1968 KILLER (feat. Seal) Pete Tong & The Heritage Orchestra 2017 DON’T WANNA FALL IN LOVE Jane Child 1991 (Shep Pettibone 12″ Remix) DANCE AROUND THE WORLD Richenel 1987 DIAMONDS Herb Alpert feat. Janet Jackson 1987 CHANGE OF HEART Change 1984 LOVE HOW YOU FEEL Sharon Redd 1983 TRY MY LOVE ON FOR SIZE Sharon Redd 1980 The post TTBA Replay 30OCT2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

SUMMER SERIES In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the imminent summer months with a disco-fuelled journey through dance, soul and funk, spanning more than six decades of music from the early 1960s right through to 2026. A special spotlight was reserved for legendary disco and soul vocalist Sharon Redd, whose heavenly birthday fell on 19 October. Four of her unforgettable recordings were woven throughout the program, honouring her influence on dance music and her place among the disco genre. FLIP THE SCRIPT Gang Starr 1992 ON THE ROAD AGAIN (MY JIMMY WEIGHS A TON) Jungle Brothers 1993 (Q-Tip Remix) LOOKING FOR A NEW LOVE Jody Watley 1987 ON THE WAY UP Elisa Fiorillo 1990 RUNNING BACK TO YOU Vanessa Williams 1991 (Vanessa’s Club Mix) AIN’T GONNA BUMP NO MORE (WITH NO BIG FAT WOMAN) Joe Tex 1977 BABY DO YOU WANNA BUMP Boney M 1975 LADY BUMP Penny McLean 1976 WINGS OF LOVE Erasure 2026 CAN YOU HANDLE IT DNA feat. Sharon Redd 1992 PARTY GIRL (TURN ME LOOSE) Ultra Nate 1995 DIRTY MARTINI VASSY x Oscar Jamo 2026 BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR Michael Jackson 1997 The post TTBA Replay 30OCT2026 Pt. 3 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

TRUE COLORS 40th ANNIVERSARY In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Cyndi Lauper’s landmark album True Colors with a track-by-track listening party, uncovering the stories, collaborators, inspirations and emotions behind all ten songs. From chart hits like “True Colors” and “Change of Heart” to deeply personal album highlights including “Boy Blue”, we revisit the record that revealed the artist behind the pop icon. CHANGE OF HEART MAYBE HE’LL KNOW BOY BLUE TRUE COLORS CALM INSIDE THE STORM THE RIVER CRIED WHAT’S GOING ON IKO IKO THE FARAWAY NEARBY 911 ONE TRACK MIND ACROSS THE UNIVERSE The post TTBA Replay 23OCT2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

D IS FOR DANNII In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we celebrated the birthday of Australian pop royalty Dannii Minogue, with a non-stop disco featuring 18 of her biggest dancefloor classics. From her early chart hits through to her reign as a global club queen, the show showcased the music and enduring influence that has made Dannii one of Australia’s most successful and beloved pop exports. JUMP TO THE BEAT featuring Einstein 1991 L.A. Remix DON’T WANNA LOSE THIS GROOVE 2003 Extended Version GET INTO YOU 1994 Arizona Club Mix BEGIN TO SPIN ME ROUND Dannii Minogue vs. Dead or Alive 2003 Extended DIRTY DIRTY DISCO with Rogue Traders 2026 Super Disco Club 12″ THINKING ‘BOUT US with Autone 2025 Extended BLAME IT ON THE MUSIC 2007 Roger Sanchez 12″ Mix YOU WON’T FORGET ABOUT ME Dannii Minogue vs. Flower Power 2004 EVERLASTING NIGHT 1995 ALL I WANNA DO 2020 Bright Light Bright Light Poolside Disco Mix HE’S THE GREATEST DANCER 2006 Shapeshifters Remix PUT THE NEEDLE ON IT 2002 Cicada Vocal Mix BABY LOVE 1991 Silky 70s Mix PARTY JAM 1990 WHO DO YOU LOVE NOW Riva feat. Dannii Minogue 2001 EVERYTHING I WANTED 1997 Xenomannia 12″ Club Mix THIS IS IT Live at Mushroom 25 1998 DISREMEMBRANCE 1998 Flexifinger’s 12″ Pop Mix The post TTBA Replay 23OCT2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

BEYOND THE HIT FACTORY 2 cont. In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we dive back Beyond The Hit Factory for Part 2 — celebrating the brilliant SAW, Harding & Curnow and Pete Hammond productions that never made the charts but absolutely deserved to. From underground club favourites to overlooked 12‑inch mixes, we spotlight the deep cuts, abandoned projects and hidden gems that reveal just how far the Hit Factory sound reached. CERTAIN THINGS ARE LIKELY Kissing The Pink 1987 Extended I DON’T BELIEVE IN MIRACLES Sinitta 1988 DID I SAY TI AMO Fresh 1992 ONE LOVE ONE WORLD Romi & Jazz 1990 YOUNG BOYS ARE MY WEAKNESS Kate Ceberano 1989 Extended DRIVE ME CRAZY Peter Andre 1991 Crazy Cool Funk Mix MAKE IT EASY ON ME Sybil 1990 TREN DE AMOR Jermaine Stewart 1989 Express Mix ONE STEP AT A TIME Naisha 1989 Hot Cole & Clivilles Club Mix HEARTACHE Pepsi & Shirlie 1987 Dot & Daisy’s Club Remix STRANGELOVE Depeche Mode 1987 Pain Mix GET READY Carol Hitchock 1987 Extended Version TURN IT UP Michael Davidson 1987 The post TTBA Replay 9OCT2026 Pt. 1 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.

THE ORIGINALS III In this episode of Turn The Beat Around, we traced the hits you know back to the originals you’ve rarely heard — spotlighting cover versions that eclipsed their first incarnations on the charts. Across a journey from the 00s to the 70s, we uncovered the forgotten recordings, the reinventions that became definitive, and the stories behind how some songs found fame the second time around. SUPERSTAR Christine Milton 2003 covered by Jamelia ME, MYSELF AND I Excellence 2001 covered by Scandal’Us WAITING FOR TONIGHT 3rd Party 1997 covered by Jennifer Lopez I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS LOOKING FOR LOVE Everything But The Girl 1993 covered by Karen Ramirez THE POWER Chill Rob G 1990 covered by Snap! EVERYTIME WE TOUCH Maggie Reilly 1992 covered by Cascada ALL FIRED UP Rattling Sabres 1987 covered by Pat Benatar BABY LOVE The Star Sisters 1985 covered by Regina / Dannii MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING The Brains 1980 covered by Cyndi Lauper SOLITAIRE Martine Clemenceau 1981 covered by Laura Branigan HOT SUMMER NIGHTS Walter Egan 1978 covered by Night DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT King Harvest 1973 covered by Toploader KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG Lori Leiberman 1972 covered by Roberta Flack / Fugees AMERICAN WOMAN The Guess Who 1970 covered by Lenny Kravitz The post TTBA Replay 9OCT2026 Pt. 2 appeared first on Turn the Beat Around.