Cox makes his bid for the music of the millennium with Phuture 2000, his second full production album and the first released in America. As could be expected from one of the world’s most traveled DJs, it’s an album of diverse styles and tempos, from the percussive energy of the previous year’s dance smash “The Latin Theme” to harder techno on “Dr. Funk” and even a nod to the New York super-club on “Tribal Twilo Dance.” Whereas many albums beginning with a producer’s wish to prove his diversity end up a mixed bag of music that’s far too varied to make for a solid listen, Cox knows better than anyone how to pace a set for ultimate entertainment. – John Bush