Split Personality [Explicit Lyrics]

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Mix-tape battlecat Cassidy's first full-length album (the inaugural release on producer Swizz Beatz's Full Surface imprint) is a solid effort from a young Philly kid who built his rep on freestyle fanaticism, putting to rest doubts of his ability to cut it as a studio MC. Although it does come off as a singles-oriented album, most everything found on Split Personality is worth a listen or two. The fact that Swizz Beats handles the bulk of production duties may initially scare away some potential buyers, but his played out "bells and whistles" sound has been successfully revamped with heavier bottom-bass and some nice vintage samples. And Cassidy responds well to the sonic landscape he's been provided with, skillfully expounding upon a surprisingly diverse range of topics. Even the inevitable fumbles have their charm; Cassidy's aggressive flow and tart interpretation of threadbare subject matter rescue weak tracks like the Nelly-esque "I'm Hungry" from instant "fast forward" status. --Rebecca Levine

Split Personality,Cassidy,J-Records,East Coast Rap,Pop,Pop-Rap,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop

Split Personality [Explicit Lyrics]

Split Personality [Explicit Lyrics]

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Cassidy - Split Personality

Cassidy ----- Split Personality

GREAT ALBUM

The situation

Trash

Split Personality
Cassidy
Manufacturer: J-Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00013NE7M
Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

Intro
Hotel
The Problem
Pop That Cannon
Lipstick
Come On
You're the One
Bang Out
Makin' All the Money
Can I Talk to Ya
I'll Make You Scream
The Pump
Interpretation of the Industry
Yeah Yeah
Blood Pressure
Do It for Me
Larceny
Tic Toc
C-A-S-S-I-D-Y
I'm Hungry
Take It
What It Is
Outro

Amazon.com

Mix-tape battlecat Cassidy's first full-length album (the inaugural release on producer Swizz Beatz's Full Surface imprint) is a solid effort from a young Philly kid who built his rep on freestyle fanaticism, putting to rest doubts of his ability to cut it as a studio MC. Although it does come off as a singles-oriented album, most everything found on Split Personality is worth a listen or two. The fact that Swizz Beats handles the bulk of production duties may initially scare away some potential buyers, but his played out "bells and whistles" sound has been successfully revamped with heavier bottom-bass and some nice vintage samples. And Cassidy responds well to the sonic landscape he's been provided with, skillfully expounding upon a surprisingly diverse range of topics. Even the inevitable fumbles have their charm; Cassidy's aggressive flow and tart interpretation of threadbare subject matter rescue weak tracks like the Nelly-esque "I'm Hungry" from instant "fast forward" status. --Rebecca Levine

Customer Reviews:

Cassidy - Split Personality.......2006-10-16

After creating a pretty decent buzz on the mixtape circuit, Cassidy finally released his debut solo album, "Split Personality" in early 2004. His first single, the R. Kelly featured "Hotel" got mad radio spins and got lots of people checking for him, but can Cass stay true to his roots and be street or sell out and become another bubble gum rapper?

1. My Interpretation - 4/5

2. Hotel (Featuring R. Kelly) - 4/5

3. Lipstick (Featuring Jazze Pha) - 2.5/5

4. Get No Better (Featuring Mashonda) - 3/5

5. Make U Scream (Featuring Snoop Dogg) - 3/5

6. Tha Problem (Skit) - No Rating

7. Tha Problem - 4/5

8. Pop That Cannon (Featuring Styles P.) - 4/5

9. Blood Pressure - 4.5/5

10. Can I Talk to You (Featuring Jadakiss) - 3.5/5

11. Real Talk (Skit) - No Rating

12. Real Talk - 3/5

13. Husslin' - 4.5/5

14. I'm Hungry - 3/5

15. Around tha World - 3.5/5

16. Hotel [Vacation Remix] [Bonus Track] (Featuring R. Kelly & Trina) - 40 Second Intro - 4/5

Overall:

50.5/70

3 Stars

Wow this album is almost completely wack. There's wayyy too many radio friendly tracks, especially for the ladies. Cassidy definitely came into the game on the wrong note with this album. If you like bubble gum rap or just like what's playing on the radio, then this albums for you. If not just stay away.

Cassidy ----- Split Personality.......2006-01-13

Cassidy earned his way into the spotlight the old fashioned way, battling. When Cassidy stepped to Freeway, nobody in the City of Brotherly Love expected to see the challenger last a minute in the ring with the hometown and Roc-a-Fella Records endorsed favorite. But somehow, someway, Cassidy knocked out Free with enough gusto to not only stay around, but to land a deal with Clive Davis' J Records. But for the grimey battle rapper that AllHipHop followed so closely in his mixtape episodes, Cassidy was introduced to the rest of the nation with "Hotel" featuring R. Kelly, a club track so candy sweet that it leaves cavities. Is this the full story, or is the rest of Cassidy's debut, Split Personality worthy of that initial buzz?

The answer doesn't jump off of the album. But after all, LL Cool J isn't typically the same LL that went after Moe Dee, Ice-T, and Canibus. Maybe Cassidy is much the same. "Tha Problem" is the first time Cassidy steps with a harder stance and he doesn't really hold up. The track uses an obnoxious Public Enemy loop that builds energy but leaves the listener with blue balls thanks to Cassidy failing to deliver the heat. That heat remains on hold until Cassidy and Jadakiss team up for "Can I Talk to You." This track's brass bassline and 70's Cop Drama feel stands out on the album. Here, Cassidy gives us the delivery that he used to get signed. But for the most part, this album's lyrical content is tragic. Cassidy goes from a track about how he's "Hungry", to sixteen other tracks bragging about how he upped his status courtesy of the label. The punchlines are sub-par and the hooks are outdated reminders of early Ruff Ryder compilations. When Noreaga was hounded for rhyming the same words together, he had a reputation to uphold. Cassidy is doing it on his debut, and that's a dangerously lazy approach to rapping.

The album's production is authentic. Cassidy didn't try too hard to copy what he has done. Instead, he wanted to make a Rap/R&B album, and succeeded. The actual music throughout this project is very danceable. "Around the World" is a track that would make an excellent single. It's radio-worthy, and has a great Pop beat; a club record in full. The melodies depend on overexposure in the radio and video markets to succeed. Had it not been a single, "Hotel" doesn't jump off the album. That leads one to believe that this album does have the potential to still be highly successful.

In terms of art, and its homage to Hip-Hop, Cassidy fails. His mixtape drops last year were buzz-worthy. However, Cassidy admits in a verse that this album was made in less than two months. It doesn't sound like a rushed album. But even with The Lox and Snoop, and others getting involved, this album is not for the streets, but the clubs.

2.5 stars.

GREAT ALBUM.......2005-08-28

any one that thinks this album is trash has not REALLY listened to it. this album is definitly one of the best i have ever listened to and is a must buy. Cassidy has recently came out with his brand new album, which is a classic.
my song ratings:
My Interpretation - 8/10
Hotel - 10/10
Lipstick - 8/10
Get No Better - 10/10
Make U Scream - 10/10
The Problem (Skit)- N/A
The Problem - 8/10
Pop That Cannon - 10/10
Blood Pressure - 9/10
Can I Talk To You - 10/10
Real Talk (Skit) - N/A
Real Talk - 7/10
Husslin - 10/10
Im Hungry - 8/10
Around Tha World - 10/10 probably the greatest song on the album
Hotel (Remix) - 10/10

The situation.......2005-07-29

Hey listen, u so called ' A kid's review", what is it that is so wrong with u? you must be out of your mind if you don't like cassidy's music. and I am gonna tell u like this, u got so much hate in your blood, u really should let it out. Cassidy with them punchlines is something like Mohammed Ali boxing. He is killing. Opponents falling like mountainous ice heating. Get some guidance before u get sentenced to hell.

Trash.......2005-06-28

Cassidy blows. "I became the best when BIG died" yeah right you moron. You're a crappy rapper and your joints are wack.

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The East/West Connection From Oakland, Cali

Split Personality
D-Loc
Manufacturer: Big League
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000003M73
Release Date: 1991-04-02

Tracks:

Get Loc'd Out
You Gotta Have Soul
I Wanna B With U
Regina the Teaser
Groupie O Chick
World Wide Mc
Be a Friend to the End
Party's On
Summer Madness (Prelude)
Ace in the Hole
They Don't Want None
We Can Do This

Customer Reviews:

The East/West Connection From Oakland, Cali.......2006-09-21

D-Loc's "Split Personality" is a well rounded balance of West Coast house party music and 80's New York style Hip-Hop. This album was an independent Bay Area release in early 1990 but the songs were recorded in 89'. This was before the Northern California rap scene found it's own style and sound through hardcore music. There is no cursing with the exception of Bit** being said once on "Ace In The Hole". Songs like "Be A Friend To The End" and the last track "We Can Do This" contain positive social commentary over backpack rap beats that would make Mos Def and Talib Kweli smile. The only problem is that the liner notes credit D-Loc's partner in rhyme Richie Rich for writing all of his lyrics, a Hip-Hop no-no in any generation. That destroys D-Loc's credibility on track 6 "WorldWide MC" but he still has the voice and charisma to carry the whole album. Other than that, this is excellent music for its' time. The production sounds like something that was released on a major label in the 80's. I could imagine this record being important back in the day when the Bay Area ghettos needed their own Hip-Hop voice.

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Split Personality
All 4 One
Manufacturer: Sabotage
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000O77SD6
Release Date: 2007-04-09

Tracks:

Someone Who Lives In Your Heart
I Just Wanna Be Your Everything
I Prayed 4 U
Like That
Men Are Not Supposed To Cry
Here Is My Heart
Get It Right
Why
One More Day
Workin' On Me
Movin' On
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
2 Sides 2 Every Story
Quedetha

Average customer rating:

An okay album
DEFINITELY BUY THIS CD!!!

Split Personality
Cassidy
Manufacturer: J-Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0001F7UGQ
Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

My Interpretation - Cassidy
Hotel - Cassidy, R. Kelly
Lipstick - Cassidy, , Jazze Pha
Get No Better - Cassidy, Mashonda
Make U Scream - Cassidy, Snoop Dogg
Tha Problem (Skit)
Tha Problem
Pop That Cannon - Styles P
Blood Pressure
Can I Talk to You - Jadakiss,
Real Talk (Skit)
Real Talk
Husslin'
I'm Hungry
Around the World
Hotel [Vacation Remix][*] - Cassidy, R. Kelly, Trina

Customer Reviews:

An okay album.......2004-10-21

When I 1st heard Hotel I said to my self i must get this album. The after listening to the whole album i was fairly dissapointed at cas. Heres my ranking:

1- My interruption 3/10
2- Hotel 8.5/10
3- Lipstick 10/10 (the best song on this album)
4- Get no Better 6/10
5- Make u scream 2/10
6- Tha problem (skit) 9.5/10 (very funny)
7- Tha problem 0.5/10
8- Pop That Cannon 3/10
9- Blood pressure 5/10
10- Can i Talk 2 U 4/10
11- Real talk (skit) 6/10
12- Real talk 4.5/10
13- Husslin 7/10
14- Im hungry 2/10
15- Around the World- 7.5/10
16- Hotel Remix- 8/10

DEFINITELY BUY THIS CD!!!.......2004-04-22

I love this cd. I bought it only for the song, "Hotel" and was surprised by how many of the songs I liked after hearing them for the 1st time. I don't like the interludes on this cd, but other than that it is great.

My favorites:

"Hotel" - The reason I bought this cd
"Lipstick"
"Get No Better"
"Make U Scream" - Great beat/ another great song
"Blood Pressure"
"I'm Hungry"
"Hotel (vacation remix)"

Also, I usually never like remixes of songs that I already liked, but I like the "Hotel" remix as much if not more than the original song. I had never heard about Cassidy until "Hotel" but he is definitely a talented music artist.

Romantic Blunder #4
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The future of rock....

Romantic Blunder #4

Manufacturer: Supertiny Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00006371F
Release Date: 2000-12-20

Tracks:

Turn Around
Seed
Pulling Me Under
Another Sleepless Night
Four Months
Billy
Everything
Test Drive
Locket
Even the Rain

Customer Reviews:

The future of rock...........2002-03-14

I've been seeing Meghan play live in the Boston area for a couple years now and though this studio album doesn't catch her stella live performances, her talent sure shows thru in a big way! In reading the liner notes, you'll see that she plays almost every instrument on the album. She got some serious songwriting skills and a voice that can hit the low notes as well as the high. I can't figure out why "Another Sleepless Night" or "Locket" hasn't made it on commercial radio yet....It's better than most of the same sounding stuff we are innundated with day after day. Invest in this album (or "Eight So Low), check out her website and if you ever have the chance to see her live, do yourself a favor and buy a ticket....

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Great All Around Album!!!
Mind Blowing

Split Personality
Hi-Gate
Manufacturer: Ministry of Sound UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00008YGVE
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

Out of Fashion - Boy George, Hi-Gate
Only the Silence - Diane Charlemagne, Hi-Gate
I Can Hear Voices [Chilled Mix]
Take Me as I Am
Poverty - Boy George, Hi-Gate
Don't Turn Your Back on Me
Saxuality [Chilled Mix]
Every Face
My Life Is Set to Music
Out of Fashion [Radio Edit] - Boy George, Hi-Gate
Out of Fashion [Club Edit] - Boy George, Hi-Gate

Tracks:

Hurricane [Instrumental Mix]
Notre Dame
Caned and Unable [Live Mix]
Saxuality
Pitchin' (In Every Direction)
Nappy Hardcore
Are You the Shepherd?
You and Me [Jj's 2003 Remix]
I Can Hear Voices [Schizophrenic Mix]
To Lunch!
Gonna Work It Out
D-Tune (Earplugs)
Oohh Aah
Hurricane [Vocal Edit]

Tracks:

Critical Freaks 2003 [Original Mix] - Sharpside
Shy [Instrumental] - Celine Diablo
Rock This House - Body Shock
Spaceface [Tomcraft Remix] - Simple Minds
Bass Trouble [Hi-Gate Mix]
Access [Original Mix] - DJ Misjah, DJ Tim
T-Break [Steve Murano Mix]
Joburger
If [Original Mix]
Electro Buzz - Matt Darey
Showtime
Turntable Junky [Druck Tekknik Remix]
Casa del Diablo [Original Mix] - Don Diablo

Album Details

Limited Collector's Edition. Includes a Bonus Mix CD, Mixed by Hi-gate (Judge Jules and Paul Masterson).

Customer Reviews:

Great All Around Album!!!.......2006-03-14

Picking up this album you're in for a treat. "Hi-gate" is banger Judge Jules teamed with Paul Masterson AKA "Yomanda". Putting those 2 together you get some bangin' tracks. You get 3 discs here and just disc 2 alone is worth the import price. Disc 1(Day) is a chill out disc, which works as more of a warm up I suppose. It's actually really good and considering I don't usually get into "chill" that's saying alot. Disc 2(Night) is the disc you buy the album for(Come on, who buys a CD by Jules & Masterson to chill too anyway?)with the inclusion of such favorites as "Pitchin'" & "Canned & Unable" every track is a banger. To round it all off you get a bonus pre-mix CD. Like I said you buy the album for disc 2 which on it's own is worth the price of the album alone. If you've ever heard a Hi-Gate track, you'll know what to expect. Don't hesitate, BUY THIS ALBUM!!!

Mind Blowing.......2003-09-08

With out a doubt HI-GATE at there best, a nice blend of dance music wit a twist of smooth calm vocal by the lovely Gina and the master of dance Mr Judge Jules and Mr Paul Masterson A really good cd to get you in the mood for the weekend.Check out the Boy George track a classic tune.
Go listen!!!!!!!!!!

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Split Personality(got me feelin' crunk)
Bangin
Bounce

Do U Wanna
Split Personality & 2 Live Crew
Manufacturer: One Time Ent.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

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Bass | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

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Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004NH75
Release Date: 2000-02-15

Tracks:

Intro
Whatcha Want
Strictly For My Thugs
Mr. 2 Face
Real Nig Sh*t
Y2K Connection
Gimme The...
Dead Or Alive
Devil Came Down
Do U Wanna?
Bounce
Dirty South
Playa On The Side
For The Good Times
I Done Came Up
Shake Junt Queen
Paper Chase
Outro

Customer Reviews:

Split Personality(got me feelin' crunk).......2000-05-12

This group is bumpin on outta the frame(Str8 up)! I've been bumpin Split Personality since thier Cd (SO MANY STYLES)Which also had some bumpin'tracks on it..(more on the harmony side) If I had to put S.P. into a certian music catagory I wouldn't be able to do it,because theese playaz have a style of thier own... They hit ya' with some STREET R&B and some RAP.. When I first bought (so many styles)it had me on the lookout for thier next Cd. My personal favorites off the (DO U WANNA)CD are>

Y2K CONNECTION> DEAD OR ALIVE(Bon Jovi sample)> DEVIL CAME DOWN> FOR THE GOOD TIMES> I DONE CAME UP> PAPER CHASE(featuring Kingpin Skinny Pimp)> So if your looking for a tight Cd go on ahead and grab this one.....

Bangin.......2000-03-20

After listening to this CD the different styles keep me on edge to here the next song. Great Production and a variety of rap styles. Album seems to have been recorded with all rap lovers in mind.

Favorite Tracks: Y2K Connection, Paper Chase, For the Good Times

Bounce.......2000-03-20

I believe these guys have come up with unique blend of rhythm and blues and hiphop. I bought thier CD when it first came out and I still listen to it to this day.

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unheard
Mea culpa, mea culpa.

Split Personality
Mark Whitecage
Manufacturer: G.M. Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000009R5D
Release Date: 1998-08-04

Tracks:

Five O'Clock Follies
Split Personality
Coda
Song For 1/2 Clarinet
Like A Spring Day
High Tech #7
City Islands
Katherine's Song
Rollin' Without The Rock
One-Armed Bandit
Slick Willie
Something About J.C.

Customer Reviews:

unheard.......2005-04-21

I was really moved by the other review...really moved. Lucky are the people who discover musicians as brilliant as Mark Whitecage. He's been around for some time and recorded great stuff along the way...which is why I occasionally check his name at amazon. I'm sure that this is a wonderful disc-even though I haven't heard it. I've heard him, over the years, play in a variety of contexts-from the Birth lp's to the chiarascuro...but I'm still waiting for Cadence to release U.F.O. onto cd. It's under bass player Saheb Sarbib's name...a pianoless quartet with two altos-Mark Whitecage and Daunik Lazro....and how those guys can play...I believe the drummer was Martin Bues...the rhythm section cooked and propelled the two altos to unbelieveable scorching solos...it's still burned into my memory from the 80's
way better than any hard bop of the time...too much melody for the avant guard....somebody should pair Mr. Whitecage with another alto player-maybe Rob Brown-and add Duval & Rosen or even William Parker & Hamid Drake....Well, I'll go on waiting and I'll go on dreaming....peace

Mea culpa, mea culpa........2004-12-31

One of my many failings as a human being has to do with my inadequacies as an advocate for the music I love more than any other: free jazz. This is especially galling an inadequacy when I see that no one else has reviewed anything by Mark Whitecage.
Let me start out by stating my thesis: Mr. Whitecage is one of the most original and intelligent reed players in the genre. If you want to get some idea of how respected he is by his peers, go to his web site and check out his discography as a sideman or co-leader. He has recorded with Gunter Hampel, Sahib Sarbib, Perry Robinson, Michael Jefry Stevens, Joe Fonda, Dominic Duval, Marshall Allen, Roy Campbell, Joe McPhee and Anthony Braxton among others.
This is a man in his late sixties who has been playing since he was six and who has played everything from Dixieland to his latest experiments with his "virtual combo" (electronic augmentation of his playing to the extent that he sounds like a full ensemble).
On Split Personality, all of Mr. Whitecage's gifts are displayed at full strength. He is playing alto sax, soprano sax, clarinet and alto clarinet in the company of Dominic Duval (bass) and Jay Rosen (drums). This is a democratic trio where any of the three is likely to be the lead voice and all three are deep listeners as well as powerful improvisers.
Mr. Whitecage has provided his bandmates with simple but definitive structures. He does not believe in chord progression as he does not want to be tied to that anything that definite. But he does believe in stong if unusual melodies. He is a complete improvisor capable of playing practically any way on his horn. His extended techniques get a work out on Slick Willie and High Tech #7, his "ballad" sensibilities get a work out on tunes like Something About J.C. and his freebop skills shine on tunes like Katherine's Song. Most of what impresses me is the sense I get from listening to him of how focused he is. Mr. Whitecage strikes me as someone who is completely present when he plays. The result with someone like that is that the possibilities are wide open. Mr. Whitecage simply eschews cliches.
As for Dominic Duval and Jay Rosen they comprise one of the greatest rhythm sections of the day. They are powerful, sensitive
and also deep in the moment. Try this experiment. Purchase this CD of Mark Whitecage's and then purchase another called Journey by Trio X which is Joe McPhee alongside Duval and Rosen. Play them both on the spiral function on your CD player and listen to how differently Rosen and Duval play when in the company of each of these two great saxophonists. And then write me and tell me what a great guy I am for turning you on to two such fine CDs.
And maybe, just maybe I will feel a little bit better about myself as an advocate for free jazz.

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Rare Bonus Tracks

Split Personality
Basehead
Manufacturer: Imago Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000DDSI
Release Date: 1993-07-12

Customer Reviews:

Rare Bonus Tracks.......2006-05-21

1) Split Personality (Radio Edit)
2) Two Thousand Brain Cells (Spliff Style)
3) Do You Wanna F*** (in the Unplugged Position) - Live VPRO Radio, Amsterdam
4) Split Personality (Mike's Visitation Day Remix)