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Mood II Swing | |
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| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | House- (soulful pop music) |
| Years active | 1992–2021 |
| Labels | Strictly Rhythm (Mercury USA, Virgin UK, Big Life UK) |
Mood II Swing was an American house music & all media music production company, consisting of producers John Ciafone and musician Lem Springsteen, [1] based in New York City.
1. "Living In Ecstasy" by: Fonda Rae in 1996 (written & produced by MIIS) 2. "Learn 2 Love" by: Kym English in 1996 (written & produced by MIIS) 3. "Closer" by: Carol Slyvan in 1994 (written & produced by MIIS) 4. "All Night Long" by: MIIS in 1997 (written & Produced by MIIS) 5. "Critical" by: Gerald Lathan in 1997 (written & produced by MIIS) 6. "Helpless" by: Urbanized feat. Silvano in 1992 (first recording with MIIS) 7. "Rushing" by: Loni Clark in 1993 (written & produced by MIIS) 8. "U" by: Loni Clark in 1993 (written & produced by MIIS) 9. "Let The Sunshine" cover by: Gerideau in 1997 10. "Can Get Away" by: Mood II Swing in 2003 (written by Willy Washington & produced by John Ciafone for MIIS productions. 11. "Reach 4 U" feat. Tara J. in 2008 (written & produced by MIIS) 12. "I Got Love" MIIS feat. Lea-Lorien in 2004 (written & produced by MIIS) 13. "Free" by: Ultra Nate in 1997 (Cowritten & produced by MIIS) 14. "Found A Cure" by Ultra Nate in 2000 (Cowritten & produced by MIIS) 15. "Get UP" by: MIIS feat. Dawn Robinson in 2019 (Cowritten & produced by MIIS)- final recording
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