VA - Flash Hits Metropolitana FM 98,5 (1998)

*Flash Hits Metropolitana FM 98,5* is a vibrant snapshot of late‑’90s dance culture, compiled and released in 1998 by Brazil’s Paradoxx Music in association with the influential São Paulo radio station Metropolitana FM 98,5 MHz. This compilation brings together some of the era’s most infectious Euro House, Eurobeat, and Eurodance tracks that were staples on the airwaves and in clubs across Brazil. Drawing from both international and dance‑oriented pop acts, the album captures the upbeat energy and melodic hooks characteristic of late‑century dance music.

Featuring pulsating rhythms, catchy choruses, and polished production, the record showcases how dance genres were infiltrating mainstream radio playlists, providing listeners with a continuous mix of party‑ready tracks and upbeat grooves. Highlights include Nicki French’s powerful rendition of “Total Eclipse Of The Heart,” Whigfield’s nostalgic Eurodance hit “Think Of You,” and Gala’s classic “Come Into My Life,” representing the broad appeal and stylistic diversity of late ’90s dance compilations. As a cultural artifact, *Flash Hits Metropolitana FM 98,5* remains a nostalgic journey through the pulsating soundscape that defined dance floors and radio rotations at the close of the decade.

Tracklist:
1. Nicki French – Total Eclipse Of The Heart
2. Double Dare – We Belong
3. Rochelle – Think Twice
4. Ken Laszlo – Whatever Love
5. Bandido – I Drove All Night
6. Houzeboyz – Father & Son
7. Live 2 Love – La Cosa Mas Bela
8. Delegation – Wanna Be The Winner
9. Whigfield – Think Of You
10. French Jr. – I Feel So Good
11. General Base – I See You
12. Los Argentos – La Rubia Del Avion
13. Tatjana – Santa Maria
14. Black Rose – Melody
15. Jamie Dee – People
16. Gala – Come Into My Life
17. Deja Vu – My Heart Will Go On
18. Natalie Browne – Torn