Joey Negro, one of dance music's hardest working DJs and most prolific producers, takes to the controls for an easy stroll along the sidewalks and freeways of soulful house.
But don't come expecting a 74 minute Jakatta-fired jump up or dazzling discofest: in a grand departure from his more popular production styles, 'nite:life08's' agenda seems to steer as far away from the more obvious commercial track choices that are currently causing a glut of dance compilations to sag from house music's bulging ceiling.
Although this means it might be too specialist for many, quality and credibility will always be good currency here.
So, if more sophisticated than expected - does it deliver?
Well, whilst not Joey Negro's most technically inspired mix album, this should satisfy anyone whose record collections really embrace deep, latin, jazzy and soulful house.
There are hybrid jazz-house moments a-plenty here. Take Negrocan's 'Aquela Esquina', Black Science Orchestra's 'Downtown Science' (a fierce instrumental that Vince Montana would be proud to put his name to had it truly been played live) and Mr. Hermano's boundary breaking 'Free The Sun'.
A couple of the highlights are of Joey Negro's own creation (namely the Pepe Braddock inspired Akabu featuring Linda Clifford's 'Ride The Storm' and Sunburst Band's gorgeous 'Garden Of Love') and there are similarly tasty morsels from Fini Dolo (Restless Soul's underground classic mix of 'Blow'is a welcomed addition) and Blue Six with the sexily syncopated 'Music and Wine'.
Beating your booty with its rhythmically slippery pulse yet without shooting too far over our heads, should make this well received since'nite:life 08' is certainly as good an accompaniment to a night spent underneath the sheets as on the tiles.
Nevertheless, I will always question the relevance of the unnecessary and cheesy Elvis impersonation that closes this set.
