Search - Robbie Rivera :: Juicy Miami

My reviewer Yuri wasn't feeling this CD at all...

Jennifer Warner | Raves.com, CA United States | 04/13/2006

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Yuri actually gave it 1.5 stars in his djfix.com/raves.com review: "There's a delicate balance between aging gracefully, staying young at heart and growing as an artist. DJ and producer Robbie Rivera tips the scales on Juicy Miami, an overweight, overwrought and over-the-top double CD of tribal thunder, hard house and big-room cheese. It's sort of frustrating because Rivera's been at this so long, it would have been nice to see some kind of evolution to his sound. Success, however, often depends on formula. Over the years he's been solicited to perform remixes for pop acts like Madonna, Ricky Martin and Kylie, and more underground ones like Funky Green Dogs, Moloko and Faithless, the foil is that they're all sort of getting the same blurry, indistinct treatment. A Rivera remix, or production, never seems to deviate from being big and banging and, as a result, sort of boring, too. This is the story of Juicy Miami, named for Rivera's label and hometown, rife with his original productions and remixes of artists like Steve Smooth, DJ Rooster & Sammy Peralta and Mixin Marc & Alex Peace (with the truly annoying synth line and vocals on "Frequency" - "the frequency is out of control ..." Boo!). A few years ago, A DJ's filling up a mix compilation with their own tunes and custom edits might have been a novelty. Since then, however, every DJ and their dog's been doing it. That he can fill a mix with his own tunes is sort of admirable. That his productions always end up being so one-note is not. In short, Juicy Miami is old and tired, no matter how many beats per minute included in Rivera's unrelenting approach might otherwise seem to dictate.""

A true feel for the Robbie experiance

Cristofer | 05/04/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Robbie opens up with an attractive acapello intro, and the energy immediatly hits you. Although the lyrics may be simple they are nothing less then catchy.

Juicy Miami is an album that showcases an array of diffrent facits of Robbie's remixes. He incorperates many diffrent genres in to his own unique style of music. Robbie's fierce beats make it the perfect CD for any mood. The energy and freshness of Robbie's sound will do more then satisfy you. This is a great way to introduce you to Robbie's crazy "beat- driven world.""

Thank You Robbie!

Brianne | 02/23/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Robbie's flow corses through your veins causing a feeling of total ecstacy and rejuvination. To have a CD that has the power to lift your spirit and your soul is something I feel so honored to have in my possesion. Hats off to Robbie."