Lizzie McGuire Ride Again -- I have a confession: I like teen idol Hilary Duff and secretly watched her hit Disney Channel show "Lizzie McGuire," featuring the teenage escapades of Lizzie and her best friends Miranda and Gordo, the dynamics of the wacky McGuire family, and the animated thought-bubbles that helped narrate the show. While her initial forays onto the music scene have not really floated by boat ­ the 2004 dance remix of "Come Clean" never got played by me ­ I like what I hear with the Richard Vission remixes of her new single "Play With Fire" (Hollywood Records). The hard-edged electro-tinged stylings work really well on this first release from Duff's upcoming new album and should please most dance floors that are already embracing the wide-ranging electro-vibe. "Hey LAAAAAADY!"-- One of my favorite long-play CDs at the moment is Public Warning by Lady Sovereign (Def Jam Records). Lady is a 20-year-old five-foot-one British export who merges punk, hip-hop, rock, dance, and even a bit if ska to devastating and appealing effect. Public Warning is a 13-track presentation that at times reminds me of Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas, Missy Elliott, M.I.A., and Basement Jaxx. But don't fooled, Sov isn't imitating anyone and delivers a style that is uniquely hers. This is a must have CD for your collection and a great stocking stuffer for your musically adventurous friends. Hip-Hop Masters -- I have another confession: I like hip-hop. Or rather I like some aspects of hip-hop. And the two aspects I'm grooving on at the moment are the singles "Money Maker" by Ludacris - did you see his fantastic performance of the song on a recent Saturday Night Live? - and "Show Me What You Got" by Jay-Z (Roc-A-Fella Records). These two are truly talented artistic masters within their genre and deserve your attention whenever they release something new. And while you may not be ready for the full albums they've recently released, at least check out these two singles and put them on your iPod playlist. What's Old Is New Again -- Old house music classics are forever getting remade and remixed, but there are three recench and worthy or attention "Can You Feel It" was originally done by Mr. Fingers (aka Larry Heard) back in 1987 and is most famously known as the house track backing portions of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech. Angel Manuel has recently updated this song with remixes that work for 2006 house and trance audiences. Another updated classic is Marshall Jefferson's "Move Your Body." Originally dubbed the "House Music Anthem," the modern day remake by Soul Avengerz and Rhythm Republic is guaranteed to excite and energize all who hear it. Finally, there's the re-working of Gisele Jackson's 1996 hit song "Love Commandment" by The Phil T Project featuring D'Layna. There are three versions of this very strong vocal house track. Lately I've been groovin' on the dance single "Just Sex" by Billie Myers. While proclaiming in the song that she is the "karma sutra queen," Myers' controversial pro-sex lyrical message takes direct aim at the family values crowd who continue to demonize nontraditional morality. Not so controversial is the Eddie Baez production value that gives this track big room energy. Jody Watley's "Borderline" (Avitone Recordings). Miss Jody released a new album this past summer called The Makeover, which has been described as "DJ inspired, ambient pop-tronic soul reworkings of pop classics." One of those classics she does transcendent work on is Madonna's "Borderline" and there are 5 smooth as silk dance remixes that make you think that the song was Watley's originally creation.