The Original Mix Produced by Hani pitched Andrea Martin's vocals over the beautiful Instrumental of his legendary Remix for Alicia Keys "Diary". However, Alicia's label denied permission to release it. So Hani went back and reworked it, with the released "Original Mix" taking string samples from Boney M.'s "Sunny". Hani's Remix flips the switch, sampling Heller & Farley percussion and adding a killer bassline.

Shamefully overlooked on Radio and in Clubland.

Barry Harris posted background information to the Thunderpuss Remix on the public DJRicoMixshow forum:

"Did you guys know that we did a first take remix of "Song For The Lonely"? I went down a really dark synthy road originally. Cher really didn't like it. Chris and i scrapped the whole mix (which is still playable and pretty much finished). As we then couldn't agree ourselves where we wanted to go with another mix together, we each did our own new direction, then "crisscrossed" so to speak, helping each other out. I went with what is now the "Sunrise Mix". I decided to go the opposite direction of the very first idea. I decided to go happy and 'old school' (early Sunday morning or late Sunday afternoon 'tea dancy') with it. I liked both mixes. But there really ARE 3 Thunderpuss directions in total. I believe and am kinda surprised that the original Dark Mix never got leaked."

Unfortunately, as much as I'd like to believe otherwise, I'm resigned to the fact that the best of Mariah has been seen.

"It's Like That" is a banging Club track, helped no doubt by the brilliance of Sir Morales. "We Belong Together" should go down as one of her all-time great tracks, it's that good. But the rest of the album, while nice, is filled with ultimately forgettable cuts. A collection of stale RNB tracks that have been done before (and better), and limp ballads that wander endlessly. A real shame, cos she's clearly still got it. Tracks 1 and 2 prove that. But the output is simply not good enough for an artist of her high standards.

CD1 showcases Mariah's formidable talent and also makes a point of demonstrating her consistent allegiance to the Clubbing world. Embracing Dance Music at the height of her popularity by going back into the studio to re-vocal the masterpiece that is David Morales' stunning Remix on "Dreamlover". Undoubtedly the most amazing pairing of Artist and Remixer ever, with only perhaps Deborah Cox and Hex Hector coming close to matching the chemistry.

The Duo had hit after hit, with Morales and his Def Mix Crew tweaking Miss. Carey to perfection each and every time. The striking synth hook on "My All", the unbelievable Hip-Hop drop on "Fantasy", the glorious Vocal arrangement on "Honey", the list goes on... C&C Music Factory and Junior Vasquez complete the stunning collection of Remixes, and the first disc demonstrates Mariah is equally at home with Dance Music as she is with other genres.

CD2 opens with the (now) classic Bad Boy Remix Feat. ODB of "Fantasy"; and continues in a similar vein showcasing all the biggest RnB / Hip Hop Remixes (mainly with long time friend Jermaine Dupri pushing the buttons). The Track Masters Remix on "Underneath The Stars" would have been a welcome addition, with it previously being Promo-Only.

On paper, yet another seemingly uninteresting "Greatest Hits" collection, that does little to offer the true Mariah fans anything new. It does appear slightly half-heartedly put together. Just about every single track has been previously available on commercially released singles. The only Remix Edit on CD1 is indeed the one Mix most fans would have liked in it's entirety ("Through The Rain" - HQ2 Remix), and no effort seems to have been put in by way of using rare or unreleased Remixes, or even special Re-Edits. What started as a fine concept that could (and should) have been superb, has ended up being slightly anticlimactic. However, it serves as something nice for the car or Discman; and fully demonstrates just how powerful the Remix can be to a Pop Artist.

Peter Rauhofer dishes out a Remix well worthy of the superb Original, and received a well deserved Grammy Nomination for it. The triple chord-change on the chorus is absolutely delicious, and the "Bring Me Down...Bring Me Down..." drop is a touch of class.

MaUVe give their usual stellar House treatment to "Dirrty", and deliver a Remix that is equally at home, on both the Pop floors and the trendy Funky House bars.

Armand gives Britney a rough, tough, sexy and gritty makeover complete with rock guitars. Not something really tailored for Pop floors, but still a great Remix.

The real treat on this Doublepack is the amazing Chris Cox Megamix. He weaves all of Britney's greatest hits into a 4 minute masterpiece. Particular highlights are the downtempo drop into "Everytime", and the new rendition of "Toxic" right at the end. But the real treat is the stripped Mix of "Oops! I Did It Again...". Chris uses a bassline so hard, that it hits you right in your gut. Quality stuff.

A truly stunning piece of work by Hani. He captures Alicia's glorious vocals and weaves them into an amazing Disco-House experience, taking inspired Sax samples from Santa Esmerelda "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". The Dub works great as a teaser into the full Vocal. Definately, the best Remix of 2004 for me.

An amazing Remix by Todd The God, with a truly glorious piano intro. Tuff Jam give the classic vox a rougher, UK Garage treatment. The Dub has a maddening, descending bassline.