Hectoring - His name is Hector Fonseca; he's from New York City; and he's a DJ, a remixer, a producer, and a man with model good looks. But unlike several other high-profiled DJs, Fonseca is in no way relying on his attractiveness as a substitute for real booth and studio talent. Inspired by house music legends Frankie Knuckles, Danny Tenaglia, and David Morales in his formative years in the 1990s and then mentored in the new millennium by Peter Rauhofer, Fonseca has created a unique style that fuses funky rhythms, tribal sexiness and electronic edge. This style has proved successful and very popular, leading to last year's critically acclaimed mixed CD, NYC Club Anthems Vol. 2 (which BTW, I absolutely loved); remixes that other DJs always seem to have in heavy rotations; and bookings at some of the biggest and most famous nightclubs in the world. After rave reviews for his August 2007 appearance at Circuit Night Club, Fonseca will be back in Chicago for the May 31 Nitro "Super Heroes Party." I, for one, am very much looking forward to his return. Mimi Is All The Way Back - Even when she was getting trashed back in the day for "Glitter" and as folks were gleefully writing her professional and artistic obituary, I always maintained that Mariah Carey would come back even stronger and better than ever. I figured talent would ultimately overcome poor career decisions - and a nervous breakdown - and that is exactly what has happened with 2005's multiple-platinum and multiple-Grammy winning THE EMANCIPATION OF MIMI and the recently released chart-topper E=MC2 (Island Records). The 14-track album is a highly stylized and well-produced offering of pop and soulful R&B titles that are sure to delight her many fans. The first single, "Touch My Body," has been in heavy rotation on radio (terrestrial, satellite, and internet) and various video outlets since February while the Craig C Club Remix is one of the best dance tracks to be released in years. Craig C has been producing top-notch remixes of late, but this re-rub of "Touch My Body" is simply outstanding! Round-up - There's been a bunch of new music to come across my desk during the past couple of month; I unfortunately haven't had the opportunity to tell you about it. Here's a quick rundown of three full-length CDs I think you should maybe seek out. WHEN YOU KNOW by Dianne Reeves (Blue Note/EMI). I've long been a fan of this very talented jazz vocalist and this new album has her covering a variety of genres with dazzling brilliance. While several pop and R&B divas have recently tackled jazz projects with varying degrees of success, it's nice to have Reeves demonstrate what a true jazz pro can do. THIRD by Portishead (Mercury/Island). Classified as Electronica Trip-hop by Amazon.com, this inventive and ground-breaking British trio just performed on the main stage at the Coachchella Music Festival, and they are back in our consciousness with their first album in ten years. Definitely not geared for the pop music obsessed or those who like their electronica easily accessible, THIRD is a masterful effort that will reward those with an open and adventuresome musical mind. It may take a few listenings to finally "get it," but your investment in time will be well worth it. ROBYN by Robyn (Interscope). Remember the huge 1997 international hit "Show Me Love" by Robyn? Well, the Swedish star is back with a fantastically fun CD that has infectious melodies and funky fresh beats. Featuring tracks such as "Who's That Girl" and "Konichiwa Bitches," ROBYN is more than mindless pop; it's a creative and entertaining album that's a must-have.