IT’S a big moment for any DJ to have his name attached to a Ministry of Sound compilation and now former Border producer Dave Winnel can cross that one off his list.

For former ROI resident takes the reins for disc one of MOS’ latest edition of its popular Electro House Sessions series.

Apologies to Tom Piper who mixed the second disc, but Border bias takes precedence here.

Winnel is known for his uplifting moments in the club and continues that style here right from the opener, Showtek’s Cannonball (Earthquake).

From there it’s huge tunes from the biggest names, including Tiesto, Avicii, Laidback Luke and fellow Aussie Tommy Trash.

Winnel’s new single Fires Of Gold, with Mr Wilson, is also here and sits comfortably among his best work to date. Banging!

And in a ‘thank you’ to Vicious Records’ boss Andy Van, Winnel cheekily slips in a remix of Van’s 1999 classic Don’t Call Me Baby.

Rating: ★★★★

In Short: Dynamic

Mark Vincent - Best So Far (Sony)

IT seems like yesterday that 15-year-old Mark Vincent took the Australia’s Got Talent title with a roof-raising take on Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.

That was, in fact, 2009.

Now 21, Vincent has released five albums and, in time for Mother’s Day (funny that), delivers his first ‘best of’ compilation.

With a voice that belies his age (even at 21!), Vincent is one of this country’s most loved young ‘popera’ stars.

His take on Nessum Dorma would stand tall against any rendition of the classic standard.

Ditto for the stripped-back Hallelujah while no opera star in their right mind would leave Time To Say Goodbye off the tracklisting.

On a slightly more modern tip, Vincent’s gentle rendition of Roy Orbison’s Crying is a highlight while his own songwriting is on display with the engaging closer Look Inside.

Rating: ★★★½

In Short: Classy