''Ready for a New Day'' is a 1997 album by American DJ,

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and

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er in the genre of

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Todd Terry Todd Norton Terry (born April 18, 1967) is an American DJ, record producer and remixer in the genre of house music. Musical career Todd Terry was influential in moving House music beyond the early Chicago house sound of 1984–86. He crossed ...

. It features the hit singles " Keep on Jumpin'" and " Something Goin' On" featuring Martha Wash and

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, and "

It's Over Love "It's Over Love" is song by American DJ and remixer Todd Terry featuring American singer Shannon, released on his 1997 album '' Ready for a New Day''. It received positive reviews from music critics, topping the US '' Billboard'' Hot Dance Club P ...

" featuring Shannon, which all went to number one on the US ''

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'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. Terry told in a interview, "I made this record specifically for dance music lovers worldwide, for people to enjoy as songs or beats or however they want. Just to enjoy it."

Critical reception

British magazine ''

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'' rated the album five out of five, picking it as Album of the Week.

Track listing

#"The Preacher" (featuring

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) – 1:26 #" Something Goin' On" (featuring Martha Wash and

) – 6:56 #"I'm Feelin' It" – 5:51 #"Ready for a New Day" (featuring Martha Wash) – 6:21 #"

" (featuring Shannon) – 4:52 #"Satisfaction Guaranteed" (featuring Bernard Fowler) – 8:01 #"Sax Trac" – 7:00 #"Come On Baby" – 5:49 #"Free Yourself" – 5:53 #"Live Without You" (featuring

) – 5:22 #" Keep on Jumpin'" (featuring Martha Wash and

) – 5:26 #"The Rave" – 1:49 #"Something Goin' On" (Loop Da Loop Uptown Edit) – 3:57 #" Keep on Jumpin'" (Rhythm Masters Thumpin' Radio Edit) (featuring Martha Wash and

) – 3:30

References

External links

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