They’re back!!! It’s been a minute since NYC pop/electro trio The Ones self-titled debut album came and went. Changes in labels and music biz politics made it a bit of a trip from hit single “Flawless” (later covered by George Michael) to refocusing on what made their infectious sound a playlist necessity on both sides of the Atlantic. Last week, Nashom Wooden, Jojo Americo and Paul Alexander got back on track with a 90 min, over-the-top event for the release of sophomore album Blast From the Past that was a full-on production directed by Peace Bisquit label head Matthew Dailey (pictured center), which included no less than five costume changes, video wall projections and on stage duets with Nomi Ruiz (Hercules and Love Affair), Amanda Lepore, Justin Bond and ex-porn star Colton Ford. “This album symbolizes a new beginning for us”, says Paul, “It’s very much a party album that harkens to our youth and every dance floor between here and then”. A re-worked cover version of  Talking Heads’ Once in A Lifetime gave a nod to 80s pop culture , The Pussycat Song, a double entendres jingle that was cleverly directed towards Amanda Lepore seemed sweetly placed amongst the multimedia display , and dance floor behemoth Let’s Celebrate, featuring Nomi Ruiz, proved that The Ones’ bangin bass beats and identifiable lyrics are stand outs amongst the soulless pastiche offered up by froshy gimmick groups. The sold out show was packed with fans and friends including photog Aaron Cobbett, DJ Honey Dijon, celebrity make up artist Bobby Butz, nightlife nonagenarian club kid Zelda Kaplan and Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field! (via World of Wonder, photo by Fifibear)

Single Let’s Celebrate feat. Nomi Ruiz Out Now on Beatport