Party Favorz: Your Ultimate Dance Music Destination
Launched in 2007, Party Favorz is a long-running podcast serving up a diverse mix of House Music genres, from Dance Club Music, Funky Disco House to Circuit Anthems and Dance Classics. Whether you're hitting the gym, hosting a party, or just chilling out, we've got the perfect soundtrack to get you moving.
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Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Top Dance Club Songs of the Year 2024 Volume II | The Year’s Biggest Bangers!
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Party Favorz is back with the second installment of the Top Dance Club Songs of 2024, highlighting the year’s most electrifying bangers! This volume features the tracks that defined dance floors worldwide, solidifying 2024 as an exceptional year for club music.
A Year of Genre Diversity
One of the standout elements of 2024’s dance music scene has been its diversity. While massive EDM anthems reminiscent of the late 2000s and early 2010s still resonate with partygoers, genres like Tech House, Future House, Bass House, Nu Disco, Melodic House, Drum and Bass, and Afro House have firmly staked their claim.
While Afro House and Tech House may be nearing their saturation point in some circles, their influence remains strong. Although these genres may not fully penetrate mainstream clubs, they continue to offer breakout hits that leave a lasting impression on dance music enthusiasts.
The Rise of Hyper-Infused Beats
Since 2023, a fascinating trend in house music has emerged—high-energy tracks with tempos ranging from 138 to 150 BPM. Volume II of the Top Dance Club Songs of 2024 compiles some of the best examples of this trend, including tracks like:
"I Like the Way You Kiss Me" by Artemis
"(When I'm With You) Free" by Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
"Thank You (Not So Bad)" by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike
"Pedro" by Raffaella Carrà, Agatino Romero, and Jaxomy
These tracks span genres such as House, Techno, Trance, and Hard Dance, but all share the same blazing-fast BPM, making them seamlessly transitionable in any mix. This infusion of hyper-charged beats adds to the eclectic energy of this year’s club scene.
The Rich Tapestry of Dance Music
Dance music in 2024 is nothing short of a vibrant tapestry, woven from mainstream hits and underground gems. While this series captures the year’s biggest anthems, it’s important to recognize the unsung heroes—the alternative club tracks heard in smaller venues or accidentally tripped on through Spotify and Apple Music’s algorithmic recommendations.
For those eager to explore even deeper, the critic’s picks from platforms like Beatport and other reputable online dance music magazines offer a treasure trove of electronic masterpieces that might not make it to mainstream playlists but are just as compelling.
Behind the Scenes of Party Favorz
The journey to create this year-end series has been a labor of love. The curation process alone took over two weeks, involving meticulous selection, followed by rounds of editing and remixing. It’s always a challenge to balance personal favorites with tracks that have widespread appeal, but our goal is to reflect the collective pulse of dance floors everywhere.
This year, the song selection process saw a few changes, and we’re already planning further refinements for 2025 to streamline the workflow. Stay tuned for more insights into that evolution in our final set, which drops this weekend!
The hard work, sleepless nights, and countless hours spent mixing are all worth it when we see the impact these sets have on dance music lovers.
Until the next time…ENJOY!
Album: Top Dance Club Songs of 2024: Volume IIGenre: Dance Pop Afro House, House, Tech House, Future House, Techno, Trance, Hard DanceYear: 2024Total Time: 02:11:41
Jax Jones feat. Zoe Wees - Never Be Lonely (Extended Mix)
Jaden Bojsen & David Guetta - Let's Go (Extended Mix)
Loofy - Last Night (Anyma x Layton Giordani Extended Remix)
Disclosure feat. Eliza Doolittle - You & Me (Rivo Extended Mix)
Adam Port, Keinemusik & Stryv feat. Malachiii - Move (Original Mix)
Jazzy x Kilimanjaro - No Bad Vibes (Sisco Kennedy Remix Clean)
Tyla x Marshmello - Water (PO Intro Edit - Remix)
Bebe Rexha - I'm The Drama (DJ Intro - DJ Outro Clean)
Chris Lake & Aluna - Beggin' (Extended Mix)
Switch Disco, Felix & Charlotte Haining - I Found You (Extended Mix)
Dua Lipa - Illusion (Regard Extended Remix)
Purple Disco Machine & ÁSDÍS - Beat Of Your Heart (Martin Horger Extended Remix)
Nicky Romero x Vikkstar x Alpharock x Oaks - Where Do I Go (Extended Mix)
Ariana Grande - Yes, And (Jonas Blue Extended Remix)
Tobiahs - Lifetime (Extended Edit)
Meduza x Hayla - Another World (Extended Mix)
Eliza Rose & Calvin Harris - Body Moving (Extended Mix)
Swedish House Mafia feat. Alicia Keys - Finally (Extended Mix)
Jonas Blue, Sam Feldt, Endless Summer & Sadie Rose Van - Rest Of My Life (Extended Mix)
Robin Schulz x Timmy Trumpet x KOPPY - All The Things She Said (Extended Mix)
Ella Henderson feat. Rudimental - Alibi (Joel Corry Extended Remix)
Cloonee - Sippin' Yak (Morgan Seatree Remix)
Diffrent - A Little Closer (Extended Mix)
W&W x VINAI x Gabry Ponte - Axel F (Take It To The Floor) (Extended Mix)
Artemas - I Like The Way You Kiss Me (Oliver Heldens Remix)
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike x Tiesto x W&W feat. Dido - Thank You (Not So Bad) (Extended Mix)
Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding - (When I'm With You I'm) Free (Extended Mix)
BL3SS x CamrinWatsin feat. bbyclose - Kisses (Extended Mix)
Tiesto & Alana Springsteen - Hot Honey (Extended Mix)
Raffaella Carra, Agatino Romero & Jaxomy - Pedro (Extended Mix)
Don Omar feat. Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro (Tiesto Remix)
Charli XCX - 360 (Triple XL Club Dirty Mix)
Sabrina Carpenter vs. Joel Corry - Espresso (Andrew Marks I Wish Edit)
Calvin Harris & Rag'n'Bone Man - Lovers In A Past Life (Extended Mix)
Diplo & Riva Starr feat. Kareen Lomax - Heaven Or Not (Extended Mix)
The Chainsmokers & Kim Petras - Don't Lie (Extended Mix)
David Guetta, Alphaville & Ava Max - Forever Young (Extended Mix)
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Top Dance Club Songs of the Year Volume I | The Year's Biggest Bangers! [Expanded]
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 Top Dance Club Songs of the Year Edition!
This annual wrap-up celebrates the biggest songs in dance and club music across all genres, showcasing the tracks that defined the dance floor in 2024. Among the highlights, the newest trend to capture the scene—Afro House—has sparked discussion. However, let’s set the record straight: Afro House is neither new nor always true to its roots. While one standout track in this year’s lineup genuinely fits the genre, much of what is labeled Afro House has been stripped of its African origins, replaced with slowed-down beats (120 BPM) and polished for mainstream appeal.
This critique isn’t about quality—many of these tracks are excellent—but longtime House aficionados will recognize the percussive elements as familiar territory. Like Nu Disco before it, Afro House is having its moment. Yet with so many producers relying on the same loops and software, the genre risks burnout before it can truly solidify. Credit is due to Rivo, whose rework of Disclosure’s “You and Me” ignited the trend earlier this year. This stellar remix skyrocketed to become one of the biggest electronic tracks of 2024.
John Summit: A Living Legend
John Summit continued his meteoric rise this year with the much-hyped “Shiver.” The track showcases his ability to explore new genres while maintaining his signature dark, ethereal, and moody style. At this point, Summit is reaching Avicii-level stardom, but his continued output of bangers suggests he’s handling the pressure with grace. Here’s hoping he finds the balance between delivering hits and taking time for himself.
PAWSA: From Underground to Mainstream
One of the year's most unexpected breakthroughs was the massive success of PAWSA. Though the London-based DJ has been active since 2014, 2024 was his breakout year. With “Too Cool to Be Careless” and “That Phone Track” dominating the Beatport Top 100 for months, PAWSA’s stripped-down House style became a dancefloor staple. Closing the year with a rework of Adventures of Stevie V’s 1990 classic “Dirty Cash,” he solidified his position at the forefront of modern House music.
Viral Revival: Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Mason vs. Princess Superstar
Two early-2000s tracks found new life in 2024 thanks to their inclusion in the streaming hit Saltburn. Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Murder on the Dance Floor” and Mason vs. Princess Superstar’s “Perfect (Exceeder)” went viral on TikTok, sparking interest from a new generation of fans. Ellis-Bextor’s 2001 hit and the 2007 mashup both surged in popularity, proving the timelessness of their dance-floor appeal.
Pop Meets Dance: Sabrina Carpenter’s Moment
The trend of pop stars invading the dancefloor continued this year, led by Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.” A surprise summer earworm, it catapulted Carpenter into the spotlight after years of middling success. While fans clamored for official remixes, her label opted out, leaving bootleg remixes to fill the gap. Though remixing “Espresso” proved challenging, a handful of fan-made versions stood out, keeping the song buzzing in clubs and online.
Chappell Roan: A Rising Diva
Newcomer Chappell Roan broke through in 2024 with tracks from her 2023 debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. After a slow climb, the infectious “Good Luck, Babe” reached the Top 10, and tracks like “Pink Pony Club,” “Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl,” and “Hot to Go!” became unofficial dance-floor anthems. Roan’s growing gay following has led to countless remixes, cementing her status as a rising diva. Her label would do well to embrace this remix culture—it’s what the fans want.
Charli XCX and Billie Eilish: A Dynamic Duo
Charli XCX returned with “Brat,” a chaotic yet compelling album that took time to resonate. Tracks like “360” and “The Von Dutch” eventually found their groove, adding depth to the year’s dance scene. Charli’s duet with Billie Eilish, “Guess,” became an instant queer anthem. Eilish also had a stellar year, with “Lunch” and “Birds of a Feather” receiving fan-made remixes that elevated their club potential. Together, these artists blurred genre lines while owning their unique spaces in pop and dance music.
Looking Ahead: More to Come
This year in dance music has been so eventful that our wrap-up will span three, possibly four, volumes. We’ve adopted a new methodology for compiling the Top Dance Club Songs, which has expanded the list far beyond expectations. Stay tuned for the next volume dropping Monday, where we’ll dive deeper into 2024’s defining tracks and trends.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
"Lioness" by Swedish House Mafia was originally intended as the opening track for Volume II but didn't mesh well with anything that came after. So, I moved it back to its obvious placement in the mix on Volume I based on key.
Album: Top Dance Club Songs of 2024: Volume IGenre: Dance Pop Afro House, House, Tech HouseYear: 2024Total Time: 02:07:04
Anyma (ofc) - Pictures Of You (Extended Mix)
Sonny Fodera, JAZZY, & D.O.D - Somedays (Extended Mix)
Alok & Bebe Rexha - Deep In Your Love (Extended Mix)
Madison Beer - Make You Mine (BKAYE Extended Remix)
Sonny Fodera feat. blythe - Mind Still (Extended Mix)
John Summit & Hayla - Shiver (Extended Mix)
RUFUS DU SOL - Music Is Better (Club Mix)
Chappell Roan vs. Sigala - Good Luck, Babe! (Andrew Marks Living Without You Edit)
The Blessed Madonna feat. Clementine Douglas - Happier (Extended Mix)
Tove Lo & SG Lewis - Heat (Extended Mix)
Becky Hill - Outside Of Love (Extended Mix)
Armin van Buuren & David Guetta feat. Aldae - In The Dark (Extended Mix)
Alesso & Nate Smith - I Like It (Sisco Kennedy Remix Clean)
Robin Schulz x Topic feat. Oaks - One By One (Extended Mix)
Kenya Grace - Strangers (Extended Mix)
Billie Eilish x Deadmau5 & Kaskade - Birds Of A Feather x I Remember (BYNX Edit)
The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (John Summit & Silver Panda Extended Remix)
Hugel, Topic x Arash feat. Daecolm - I Adore You (Extended Mix)
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Jamming (Fisher Extended Remix)
Beyonce - Texas Hold 'Em (Dave Aude Extended Remix)
Tommy Richman - Million Dollar Baby (Dave Audé Remix)
Billie Eilish - Lunch (Dashone & Felixx Remix)
Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) (David Guetta Remix)
Nelly Furtado, Tove Lo & SG Lewis - Love Bites (Extended Mix)
PAWSA - To Cool To Be Careless (Extended Mix)
Kungs, IDavid Guetta & Izzy Bizu - All Night Long (Extended Mix)
Disclosure - She's Gone, Dance On (Extended Mix)
Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor 2024 (Colin Jay Club Mix)
Diplo & The Outfield - Your Love (Diplo Extended Remix)
David Guetta & OneRepublic - I Don't Wanna Wait (Extended Mix)
Martin Garrix & DubVision feat. Jaimes - Empty (Extended Mix)
Swedish House Mafia feat. NIKI & The Dove - Lioness (Sisco Kennedy Club Mix)
Disturbed - The Sound Of Silence (CYRIL Remix)
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Holiday Edition 2024: Tribal Beats To Sleigh Your Holidays [Updated]
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Party Favorz is back with our annual Holiday Edition for 2024, featuring HOT Santas and tribal beats guaranteed to sleigh the season! 🎅🔥
This year, I made it a point to weave in some Tea Dance-style tracks to break up the monotony of the tribal-heavy set. Let’s be honest, a lot of what's been coming out in this space lately is straight-up uninspired — poor mastering, weak vocals, and a glaring lack of creativity compared to the pioneers of the genre. It's like everyone's copy-pasting the same blueprint, trying to force a square peg into a round hole.
If you're going to sell your work on Bandcamp for $5 to $6 a pop, step up your game. Stop churning out the same recycled formula. That said, I’ve been leaning more toward Henriq Moraes, who, at the very least, brings solid production values and avoids that annoying high-pitched sound you hear too often these days. His remixes are fresh, varied, and don't feel like the same song on repeat. There are a few other producers I keep my eye on, but they’re not as prolific. Even so, Henriq isn't pumping out new tracks every week, which is how it should be if you want quality.
Mor Avrahami continues to bring the heat with his remixes, as does Dirty Disco. These guys know how to keep it fresh and exciting. But let’s not forget the legends still out there touring, remixing, and schooling the next generation. I’m talking about the likes of Danny Verde, Cajjmere Wray, Nick Harvey, and other masters of the craft. Their experience shows in the style, hooks, and embellishments they add to their remixes. These touches are what separate a "meh" track from one that slays.
Standout Moments & Must-Listen Tracks
Speaking of Danny Verde and Tom Stephan — these two veteran producers joined forces to reimagine Lady Gaga's "Disease," and the result is nothing short of masterful. While there’s no shortage of mediocre (and outright bad) remixes of this track, their darker, moodier approach cuts through the noise. The remix leans into a shadowy, underground vibe, amplifying the song's raw intensity. The undeniable hook pulls you in from the jump and refuses to let go, making their version a clear standout in a sea of forgettable attempts.
On a related note, Nick Harvey recently dropped an entire EP of remixes for "Stand Up" by Suzanne Palmer. This one caught me off guard — not only for the quality but for the names attached. Two standouts are the mixes from Cajjmere Wray and the elusive Eddie Baez. Yes, that Eddie Baez. I didn't even know he was still active in the scene! Both versions are stellar, but I had to roll with Eddie's for nostalgia's sake. It’s good to hear him back in the game, and if this is a sign of things to come, I’m all in.
Another blast from the past comes from the production team 7th Heaven, who dropped Mirrorball Anthems featuring camp and queer classics sung by some of the biggest divas of the past 50 years. If you need a dose of Hi-NRG fun, I’ve included their rework of the Sylvester classic "Do Ya Wanna Funk" featuring the powerhouse vocals of Katherine Ellis, plus their update of "How Long" by Linda Clifford. This is just a taste of what’s on the full release, and if you’re a fan of high-octane disco-fueled bangers, you need to check it out.
Holiday Hits That Sleigh!
A huge shoutout goes to Dirty Disco, who delivered what may be the definitive remix of "DJ Play a Christmas Song" by Cher and Kelly Clarkson. Last year, Dirty Disco skipped this one in favor of another track from Cher’s Christmas album, but this time, with Kelly in the mix, the energy is undeniable. The remix has that classic 7th Heaven/Almighty feel — pure festive fun that instantly puts you in a holiday mood.
Other standouts worth adding to your playlist:
Mor Avrahami — just about anything he touches lately.
Alex Ramos remix of "Touch Me" by Eliad Cohen and Riki Ben Ari — pure fire.
Henriq Moraes remix of "APT." by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars — yes, it's as good as it sounds.
Jean Milla’s bootleg of "Where Have You Been" by Rihanna — a welcome rework of a classic.
Junior Senna’s remix of "I Feel Love" by Robbie Carrigan — a fresh spin on a timeless hit.
Weehs Michelini’s remix of "Guess" by Charli XCX and Billie Eilish — a smooth blend of two distinct styles.
Brady Prince remix of "Can’t Get Enough" by Soulsearcher — a funked-up groove that gets under your skin.
Shlomi Mor remix of "Say You Love Me" by Winnie Pootz — an update to the Hannah Jones 90's classic "You Only Have To Say You Love Me".
Honorable mention goes to "F^ck You On a Train To Paris" by Eran Tal. I can't even describe this one — you just have to hear it for yourself.
Final Thoughts
This year’s Holiday Edition 2024 is a well-rounded set designed to keep you engaged from start to finish. It gives you what you want without falling into that repetitive, predictable trap that too many sets fall into these days. I’m not here to bore you — I’m here to light your dancefloor on fire.
It’s been cold as hell here in Georgia, but there’s a brief warm-up this weekend before we’re back to bone-chilling temps. If it’s freezing where you’re at, crank up Holiday Edition 2024 — I promise it’ll heat you up!
Until next time... ENJOY! 🎉🎧🎶
The mix between "Sunglasses At Night" and "Do Ya Wanna Funk" was extended for a smoother transition.
Album: Holiday Edition 2024Genre: Circuit, Tribal, HouseYear: 2024Total Time: 02:50:20
Kylie Minogue - Lights Camera Action (Mor Avrahami Intro Remix)
Danzel - Pump It Up (Yerko Molina Activator Mix)
Jack Vibe - Muevelo (Extended Mix)
Simone Novembre & Kaotika - The Waltz (Original Mix)
DJ Suri, Soraya Naoyin & Chris Daniel - Desire (Taito Tikaro Remix)
Lady Gaga - Disease (Danny Verde & Tom Stephan Remix)
Tayna - Si Ai (Mor Avrahami Remix)
Luis Alvarado - I Am (Original Mix)
Jaden Bojsen - Let's Go (Javo Garcia Remix)
Dua Lipa - Hallucinate (Russ Rich & Andy Allder Piano House Mix)
TRAIG - Sunglasses At Night (Dirty Disco Pillow Biters Remix)
Katherine Ellis - Do Ya Wanna Funk (7th Heaven Mirrorball Mix)
Evelyn Thomas - High Energy (Brady Prince Remix)
Cher & Kelly Clarkson - DJ Play A Christmas Song (Dirty Disco Holiday Remix)
Eliad Cohen feat. Riki Ben Ari - Touch Me (Alex Ramos Extended Remix)
Alok & Anitta - Looking For Love (HenriqMoraes Mix)
Mau P - Merther (Leo Blanco Remix)
Nick Harvey & Suzanne Palmer - Stand Up (Eddie Baez Anthem Mix)
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT. (HenriqMoraes MIx)
Rihanna - Where Have U Been (Jean Milla Bootleg Extended Version)
Robbie Carrigan - I Feel Love (Junior Senna Remix)
Edson Pride & Michael Munhozz - Life (Dimitri Sin Remix)
Benson Boone - Beautiful Things (Rafael Barreto Remix)
Charli XCX & Billie Eilish - Guess (Weehs Michelini Remix)
Beyoncé x Major Lazer x John W - Pon de Sarra Sarra (Girls) (Sakalem Remix)
Eran Tal - F^ck You On A Night Train To Paris (Original Mix)
Pol Ayke - Tonight (Extended Mix)
Linda Clifford - How Long (7th Heaven Mirrorball Mix)
BB Hayes feat. Angelala - Give Me The Night (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
Soulsearcher - Can't Get Enough (Brady Prince Remix)
Winnie Pootz - Say You Love Me (Shlomi Mor Remix Club)
Madonna - Live To Tell (Pedro Arms Bootleg)
DJ Suri & Nalaya - Yeah! (JUNYO Remix)
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive (Mor Avrahami & Yaniv Shamlik Remix)
David Guetta, Alphaville & Ava Max - Forever Young (HenriqMoraes Mix)
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
JINGLE ELECTRIC 2024: The Biggest Dance Club Songs of the Season!
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Since our last Club Fusion set, "Don't Stop the Music," back in early October, the music scene has been underwhelming. The process of curating this final entry in the series has been anything but smooth—starting and stopping more times than I’d like to admit. Normally, I prefer to have everything in place and finish a set in one go, but the lack of standout releases made this a real challenge.
That’s not to say there aren’t any gems in this mix. Quite the opposite—through persistence and digging deep across DJ services, Beatport, and even Spotify, I uncovered tracks that truly move me. And if they move me, I know they’ll bring my followers to the dancefloor. Party Favorz doesn’t stop until the job is done.
This set features several updated throwbacks, many of which are making waves on DJ charts, while others may have flown under the radar—until now. As always, Party Favorz is here to bring the best to light. Highlights include:
Diplo’s rework of Gala’s ’90s Eurodance anthem "Freed From Desire."
David Timothy’s fresh take on Billie Ray Martin’s "Your Loving Arms."
Tommy MC’s reimagining of Jody Watley’s ’80s classic "Don’t You Want Me."
Stuart Ojelay’s heavenly spin on Danny Tenaglia’s "Music Is the Answer."
Stone Van Brooken’s faithful update of Faithless’ "Insomnia."
Block & Crown’s transformation of The Fugees’ "Ready or Not" into a House anthem.
TLC’s celebratory House remix of their hit "Creep" for CrazySexyCool’s 30th anniversary.
Cosmic Dawn’s Afro House remix of Everything But the Girl’s "Missing."
Most of these reworks remain true to the original while modernizing them for today’s dancefloors. Exceptions like TLC’s "Creep" lean heavily into reinvention, but it works beautifully.
The trend of revamping classics continues with notable remakes, such as:
Ava Max’s rendition of "Forever Young."
Ku De Ta’s "Dance I Said," sampling Salt-N-Pepa’s "Push It."
Alesso & John Alto’s update of Yes’ "Owner of a Lonely Heart."
Matt Sassari & Hugel’s faithful revival of Sonique’s "It Feels So Good," featuring a new vocalist.
Jax Jones, Azteck, and Norma Jean Martine’s fresh take on the Rihanna riff from Eminem’s "Love the Way You Lie."
It seems the trend of revamping tracks from yesteryear—be it from parents’ record collections or early CD libraries—is here to stay. When done right, these reworks breathe new life into the dancefloor.
Clocking in at just over three hours, this set blends fresh, new releases with timeless reworks, making it a strong contender for your end-of-year holiday parties. And the fun doesn’t stop here—our Top Dance Songs of the Year set drops in a few weeks, followed by our legendary New Year’s Eve blowout, "Blow Your Own Horn." But first, we’ll be serving up our Holiday Edition for the circuit boys to round out the season.
December is jam-packed, so stay tuned for all our releases! Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album: Jingle Electric 2024Genre: House, Tech House, Future House, Techno , Afro HouseYear: 2024Total Time: 03:01:38
Kaskade & Punctual feat. Poppy Baskcomb - Heaven Knows (Extended Mix)
Gala - Freed From Desire (Diplo 2024 Version)
Oliver Heldens, Dion & Funk Tribu - I Want Your Love (Original Mix)
Billie Ray Martin - Your Loving Arms (David Timothy Remix)
Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me (Tommy MC Remix)
Green Velvet feat. Walter Phillips - Shake & Pop (John Summit Extended Remix)
Fisher (OZ) x Arco - Ocean (Extended Mix)
Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc & Meca - Electricity (Original Mix)
Hackatone - Body's Pumping (Extended Mix)
Chrystal - The Days (D.O.D Extended Remix)
John Summit & Venbee - Palm Of My Hands (Odd Mob Extended Remix)
Danny Tenaglia - Music Is the Answer (Stuart Ojelay Bootleg)
Ku De Ta - Dance I Said (Extended Mix)
Job De Jong - Move (Original Mix)
Joel Corry - Be Alright (UK House Mix)
Everything But The Girl - Missing (Cosmic Dawn 2024 Remix)
Jazzy x Kilimanjaro - No Bad Vibes (Sisco Kennedy Remix Clean)
Sonny Fodera, JAZZY & D.O.D - Somedays (Dee Elji Afro House Remix)
Pete Tong x Poppy Baskcomb x Paul Harris x Jules Buckley - Release Me (FR3ADY Extended Remix)
Yellow Claw feat. Rochelle - Shotgun (EIDEN & RAKURS REMIX)
David Guetta, Alphaville & Ava Max - Forever Young (Hypaton Remix)
Faithless - Insomnia (Stone Van Brooken Edit)
Rockstroh - Gin Fizz (Extended Mix)
Wax Motif - Heaven (Extended Mix)
Alesso & John Alto - Lonely Heart (Extended Mix)
Max Styler - Time To Go (Extended Mix)
Oliver Heldens x RoRo - SHINE (Amy Wiles Extended Remix)
Sammy Virji & Interplanetary Criminal - Damager (Original Mix)
Martin Garrix & Jex - Told You So (Extended Mix)
Carlita - Forever Baby (Extended Mix)
Max Dean & Nafe Smallz feat. Timbaland - Feel Much Better (Extended Mix)
Nicky Romero x Vikkstar x Alpharock x Oaks - Where Do I Go (Extended Mix)
Prospa feat. Rahh - This Rhythm (Extended Mix)
Block & Crown x Mike Ferullo - Ready Or Not (Original Mix)
Mau P - Merther (Extended Mix)
Noizu - Gasoline (Extended Mix)
Matt Sassari & Hugel - It Feels So Good (Extended Mix)
Tiesto & Soaky Siren - Tantalizing (Extended Mix)
Mind Electric - Dirty Cash (Money Talks) (2024 Club Mix Extended)
TLC - Creep (Pessto Extended Remix)
Mr. Belt & Wezol x Qobra - Keep It Exciting (Extended Mix)
Peverell - Keep The Fire Burning (Extended Mix)
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars vs. Far East Movement - Like A G6 APT. (DJs From Mars Club Bootleg)
Jax Jones x Azteck feat. Norma Jean Martine - Love The Way You Lie (Extended Mix)
Mathame & Lyke - Discovery Channel (Extended Mix)
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
The Chill Out Sessions: Winter 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
I'm sick and tired of troubleshooting other developers crap. It's not like I don't have a life outside of Party Favorz without having to fix their shit or tell them something is wrong without them gaslighting me by telling me the issue is on my end when it's not.
For now, if you want to download this or any episode on mobile, do it on your PC, laptop, tablet or on the streaming services like Apple, Podbean, etc. The player on mobile devices interface is fucked up. The other issue is with my theme that doesn't affect anything you can see, but prevents me from updating the code on the backend. Regardless, I'm sick of this shit.
This set has been in the can for five days but I've been dicking around with this crap on top of everything else going on in my life. We literally have just over 2 months to go before I hang this shit up.
Maybe listening to this set will help me calm down. Probably not.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album : Chill Out Sessions: Winter 2024Genre : Afro House, Melodic House, Deep House, AmapianoYear : 2024Total Time : 02:59:54
Dirtytwo - Happy (Cafe Norrkoping Mix)
Jago Alejandro Pascua - Tobago (Alex Raider Extended Mix)
Chanknous - As You Told Me (Original Mix)
Foals - The Runner (Rufus DU SOL Remix)
The Neighbors, Simone Vitullo & Chole Florence - Back To Black (Extended Mix)
Sebastien Leger - Omira (Original Mix)
Gil Everest - Alright (Extended Mix)
L-Milla - Everybody's Free (DJ Soulstar Extended Remix)
Sone., Fraser Jones & Kali Mija - Over Used (Extended Mix)
Hugel, Topic, Arash & Daecolm - I Adore You (Extended Mix)
Jardin Du Son, Anton Khabbaz & Dylan Lee - Didi (Extended Mix)
Justice & Tame Impala - Neverender (Rampa Remix)
Unfazed - Me Tienes (Extended Mix)
Arabic Piano - Night In Africa (Original Mix)
Monkey Safari - Go (Original Mix)
Colau - Thats New (Saison Extended Remix)
Emanuel Satie & Maga feat. Rosbeh - Hino (Original Mix)
Moon Rocket feat. Barbie Mak - Love Me (Extended Mix)
Adam Port & Keinemusik feat. Camila Cabello - Move (Original Mix)
JUNO (DE) - Dopamina (Extended Mix)
Bob Sinclar feat. Steve Edwards - World Hold On (Soubeiran & Sasson Extended Remix)
Shimza & Jnr Sa - Euphoria (Original Mix)
Zee Nxumalo & TbO feat. PYY Log Drum King, DJ Tearz & DR Thulz - Ngisakuthanda (Original Mix)
Marsh x Volen Sentir - Ascension (Extended Mix)
Muni Long - Made For Me (HUGEL Extended Remix)
Trinidadian Deep - Moments Of Sounds (Cee ElAssaad Remix)
Jihad Muhammad - It's Holiday Time (Original Mix)
Jakatta - American Dream (Proff Extended Interpretation)
Gorge - Touch The Sky (Extended Mix)
Tiesto & Soaky Siren - Tantalizing (Extended Mix)
Arodes & Redd - Use Somebody (Extended Mix)
TECH IT DEEP & Gordo - Maria Maria (Extended Mix)
PROFF & Volen Sentir - The Rumble (Original Mix)
Saturday Nov 16, 2024
All About the Bass: Ass Shakin' Funky House Music
Saturday Nov 16, 2024
Saturday Nov 16, 2024
Party Favorz is back with our final Funky House Music set of the year, "All About the Bass"—and this one’s guaranteed to make you sweat!
Pulling inspiration from a mix of genres—NuDisco, Disco House, Tech House, and good old-fashioned House Music—"All About the Bass" is a masterful blend of everything that makes Funky House Music so irresistible. Each track seamlessly transitions into the next, keeping dancers and listeners on their toes with something fresh and unexpected at every turn.
I won’t dive too deep into the details of this set because, frankly, the music speaks for itself.
As we get closer to the end of the year, I wanted to give everyone a heads-up about what’s in the pipeline between now and then. I’ve got a new Chill Out set I just started working on, but I’ve also got a lot of medical shit this week, so the release may be slightly delayed. We’ll see.
That will be followed by our final Club Fusion set of the year—the annual "Jingle Electric", featuring all the hottest Dance Club songs heading into the holidays. After that, we’ll drop our annual "Holiday Edition", which brings HOT Santas and even hotter tribal beats for the circuit boys.
Next up, we’ll roll out the "Top Dance Songs of the Year" set, packed with the biggest Dance Club songs that defined 2024. Every hit makes the cut—even the ones we’re not fans of—because if it lit up clubs worldwide, it deserves its spot.
Finally, we’ll close out the year with the annual (yes, I’m saying it a lot, but it’s relevant) "Blow Your Own Horn" series. This final set is a mix of the year’s biggest songs and Dance Club classics reworked into a roof-raising style that’ll shake the dancefloor. It’s our final kiss-off to the year while welcoming in the new one—and trust me, it’s gonna be epic!
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album: All About the BassGenre: House, Disco House, NuDisco, Tech HouseYear: 2024Total Time: 02:16:07
Purple Disco Machine & The Magician - All My Life (Extended Mix)
David Penn & Rober Gaez feat. Sheilah Cuffy - Deep Inside (Jay Vegas Remix)
Angelo Ferreri, Gas Di Fede & IDA fLO - Say Yes (Extended Mix)
FrescoEdits - Freedom (Extended Mix)
Lan Damon - Tonight (Original Mix)
Unlimited Touch - I Hear Music In The Streets (Michael Gray Extended Remix)
Serge Funk - Groovy Theme (Extended Mix)
Rick Silva - This Music In My House (Medusas Me Usas Mesudas Mix)
Antonio Grassia - I Need You (Extended Mix)
Deep Dish - Flashdance (Deep Dish Does The Chug Extended Remix)
KPD - My Mama Used To Say (Sugarstarr Extended Remix)
Mark Maxwell feat. De Saint. - Tracey In My Room (Extended Mix)
Seamus Haji feat. Stephen Granville - Race Of Survival (DJ Spen & Michele Chiavarini Praise Party Xtra)
Masters At Work - Work (Workin In Manhattan Kev Cannon Booty)
Mousse T. - All I Want Is The Bass (Extended Mix)
Maze DJ - Lovers Rhythm (The Trip Remix)
Prospa feat. Rahh - This Rhythm (Extended Mix)
Tennant - Tell Me (Extended Mix)
Ozzie Guven - Feel The Bass (Original Mix)
Zander (UK) - Feel It (Extended Mix)
Andrea Belli & Dave Roy Bland - Disco Fever (Extended Mix)
LF SYSTEM - Meet Me In The Middle (Extended Mix)
Sgt Slick - Dance With You (Extended Mix)
Crazibiza - Heat Up (Vocal Mix)
Luuk Van Dijk & Kolter - Good 4 U (Extended Mix)
Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown (Garrett Knight Club Mix)
Air Lovers - Pull Up To My Bumper Baby (Bob Shepherd x Da Clubbmaster Remix)
Shane D - Soul Shakin (Original Mix)
Crazibiza - Reach Out (Tom & Mickey Remix)
Airwolf Paradise & Rex The Dog feat. JX - Son Of A Gun (Original Mix)
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Fall Throwback Dance Party: Volume 2
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Album: Fall Throwback Dance Party Volume 2Genre: 70s Disco, 80s Dance, 90s House, Hip Hop, 00s DanceYear: 2024Total Time: 02:29:56
Nari - Hit Em Up (Original Mix)
Richard Grey x Lissat x Eddie Pay - Bootylicious (Original Mix)
Jackers Revenge - Ladies Night (Ghostbusterz Clubmix)
Vanity 6 - Nasty Girl (Rooney Tunes Mix)
McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin'us (Twism & B3RAO Mix)
Disco Gurls & The Soul Gang - Through The Gravepine (Extended Mix)
Disco Gurls - Every Game U Play (Club Mix)
DJ Michelle (IT) - Talk To Me (Original Mix)
The Remix Project - Murder On The Dancefloor (Extended Mix)
GhostMasters - U Can Ring It (Club Mix)
Block & Crown - Feel Good Disco (Original Mix)
GhostMasters - Let's All Celebrate (Club Mix)
Block & Crown x Lissat - Startin Something (Nu Disco Mix)
Jackers Revenge - Le Freak (Original Mix)
Ghostbusterz - Good & Hot (Original Mix)
Block & Crown - Marmalade (Original Mix)
Olivia Newton-John - Physical (Block & Crown x Lissat Extended Mix)
Nari x Steve Tosi x Nabuk - Dont Leave Me This Way (Original Mix)
Nari x Nabuk - It's Not Right OK (Original Mix)
GhostMasters - Luv On The Run (Extended Mix)
Nari, Steve Tosi - Set Me Free (Original Mix)
Max Magnani - Party Rock (Original Mix)
GhostMasters - Luv In California (Extended Mix)
GhostMasters - We Do It (Club Mix)
Ghostmasters - Is Good For Me (Club Mix)
GhostMasters - Rockin Till The Break Of Dawn (Club Mix)
Block & Crown x Jackers Revenge - Into That Groove (Original Mix)
Block & Crown x Mike Ferullo - Fascinated (Original Mix)
DJ Michelle (IT) - Genie In A Bottle (Original Mix)
Brothas & Sistas - Just Like The White (Extended Mix)
Disco Gurls - Chasing Waterfalls (Extended Mix)
Mother Funkerz - Sexy Things (Extended Mix)
GhostMasters - Midnight Train (Club Mix)
GhostMasters - Get Down (Club Mix)
Block & Crown x Mike Ferullo - Busy (Original Mix)
Ghostbusterz - Nothing Gonne Stop Us (Original Mix)
Jackers Revenge - The Time Of My Life (Original Mix)
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Fall Throwback Dance Party: Volume 1
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Right now, I'm at a complete loss for words about what happened in my country last night. The sheer amount of racism, misogyny, xenophobia, and homophobia spoken loud and clear with Kamala Harris's defeat is staggering.
My prediction? Trump will probably last six months to a year before Vance moves to have him replaced under the 25th Amendment. The guy’s a rambling, dementia-addled buffoon, so that shouldn’t be too hard. Project 2025 will start checking off every box on their agenda from day one.
Now that SCOTUS has handed the president king-like powers, I wouldn't be shocked if this administration takes over all media and silences others, building its own propaganda machine. NATO will be dissolved, we'll pull out of the Paris Climate Accord, Putin will wipe out Ukraine and start moving on former NATO allies, and China will seize Taiwan. Trump or Vance will undo the Chips and Science Act, which poured nearly a trillion dollars into bringing chip manufacturing back to the U.S. Abortion bans will go nationwide, and with our Senate lost, Justice Thomas and Alito will step down and be replaced with younger ideologues, sealing white nationalist control over the highest court for a generation. LGBTQ rights? Gone. Contraception? Banned. Education will become a luxury, and kids will be working fields once every immigrant, legal or not, is deported. If Trump enacts a 20% tariff on all imports and 600% on anything from China, expect everything — including food — to quadruple in price. And that's just the beginning. There's a religious agenda waiting in the wings, and we’ll see soon enough how that nightmare unfolds.
I debated whether to release the latest two volumes of the Throwback series since they were meant as a Victory Dance Party. Honestly, I’m relieved I didn’t pull the trigger early. There's absolutely nothing to celebrate — unless you're part of the 50% of bigots who are just fine with these fanatics targeting others, at least until it boomerangs back to you. And it will.
For now, I’m cutting all unnecessary expenses for this podcast. I’d already planned to make this my final year, but you may see some slowdowns on the website and a loss of translation services as Rick and I figure out our next steps. For now, we’re stuck in this shitshow along with everyone else.
If I can keep it together, I’ll continue my regular releases through the end of the year. Until the next time...
Album: Fall Throwback Dance Party Volume !Genre: 70s Disco, 80s Dance, 90s House, Hip Hop, 00s DanceYear: 2024Total Time: 02:39:11
Richard Grey - Everybody (Original Mix)
Block & Crown x Jackers Revenge - Shake Your Body (Original Mix)
Disco Gurls - Electric Av (Club Mix)
Sean Finn - Mercy (Extended Mix)
Block & Crown - How Bizarre (Original Mix)
Block & Crown - Bette Davis (Jackers Revenge Clubmix)
Mother Funkerz - 2 Be Real (Extended Mix)
Block & Crown - Best Of My Love (Nudisco Classic Mix)
Blade Runnerz - Get Your Luv (Extended Mix)
Ghostbusterz - Can't Help Myself (Original Mix)
GhostMasters - I Live In America (Extended Mix)
GhostMasters - Tell Me Fanstastic (Club Mix)
GhostMasters - Make U Sweat (Club Mix)
GhostMasters - You Lied To Me (Club Mix)
Nari - Single Lady (Original Mix)
Mike Ferullo - Can't Get Enough (Original Mix)
Block & Crown - Do It Right Tonight (Original Mix)
Block & Crown - September (Original Mix)
Ghostbusterz - Sex U Up (Original Mix)
Block & Crown - People Everyday (Original Mix)
Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (Block & Crown Spolverato Mix)
Block & Crown x Mike Ferullo - Let's Dance (Original Mix)
Nari x Steve Tosi x Nabuk - Lovely Day 2k24 (Original Mix)
David Harris - Espresso (Original Mix)
GhostMasters - U Wanna Say So (Club Mix)
Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (Sgt Slicks Melbourne Recut)
Block & Crown - Forget Me Nots (Nudisco Dubb)
Ghostbusterz - She's Got It (Original Mix)
Block & Crown - Push It Good (Original Mix)
Block & Crown & Mike Ferullo - Jump Up & Get Down (Club Mix)
Lissat x Ghostbusterz - Wanna Be (Original Mix)
Mother Funkerz - SupaFreak (Original Mix)
Block & Crown x Mike Ferullo - Spin Me Around (Original Mix)
Disco Gurls - Hold On To That Feeling (Extended Mix)
Disco Gurls - StandByMe (Extended Mix)
Block & Crown x Mike Ferullo - I Still Havent Found What Im Looking For (Original Mix)
GhostMasters - Dance For Me (Club Mix)
Jlo Vs. Joel Corry - Jenny From The Block X Sorry (Adam B Edit)
Prince - Erotic City (Scotty Boy Remix)
Richard Grey - Fantastic Voyage (Original Mix)
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Fall Edition 2024: The Ultimate Circuit Anthems For Fall
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
It's that time of year when Party Favorz brings out a hot, sweaty cowboy to grace our annual Fall Edition, featuring the ultimate circuit anthems for the gay boys. And this set more than delivers.
Bursting at the seams with peak-hour anthems, we’ve packed it with tracks from your favorite divas—old and new—including Kylie, Rihanna, Celine, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Britney (BITCH), Taylor Swift, Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé, Shakira, Loleatta Holloway, Christina Aguilera, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish. Believe us, it doesn’t get any realer than this.
11 Days to Protect Our Rights: Why This Election Matters
With only 11 days until election day, now is the time for our final message to anyone considering sitting this one out or voting third party.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, especially for the LGBTQ community. This election will impact marriage equality, workplace protections, access to PrEP, housing rights, government employment (including military service), and women's reproductive rights like abortion, birth control, IUD, IVF, Mifepristone, the morning after pill, and yes, condoms. It will shape gun control, voting rights, and even the future of free speech.
This isn’t hyperbole—the outcome will profoundly impact your everyday life. Hell, Republicans are even going after your porn. Porn Hub has already stopped operating in Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Utah, and Virginia. This includes gay porn, which has been upheld under the First Amendment but has been steadily eroded ever since by SCOTUS.
The recent SCOTUS decision in Trump vs. United States grants unprecedented powers to the President, essentially making the office a monarchy. Under another Trump administration, there’s nothing to prevent an assault on our constitutional rights, including due process in our pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.
Some might think that voting for Jill Stein, who reappears every four years like a cicada to disrupt elections, is a viable option. This misguided choice effectively hands the election to Trump. Voting for Kamala Harris, on the other hand, ensures your continued freedom to speak out on issues like the Middle East without risking violence or repression—a stark reality we could face if Trump returns to power and enacts martial law.
I urge you to vote—vote early or drop off your absentee ballot at your nearest dropbox (not mail), as Rick and I will be doing today. This election is nothing less than a choice between fascism and our open, free society. Our right to live authentically, to speak openly, and to challenge injustice depends on it. Our Republic, our freedoms, and our future are on the line. Protecting them is worth every effort.
Album: Fall Edition 2024Genre: Circuit, Tribal, HouseYear: 2024Total Time: 02:56:28
Rihanna - Disturbia (Dario Xavier Intro Halloween Remix)
Rhian! - Ecstasy (Elof de Neve Remix)
The Blessed Madonna & Kylie Minogue - Edge Of Saturday Night (Yerko Molina Remix)
VMC & Zambianco - Get Naked (Extended Mix)
Dr. Alban - Its My Life (Leo Blanco & Pavblo Ibarra Remix)
Anyma - Pictures Of You — Afterlife (Weslley Chagas & Dani Brasil Peak Hours)
Celine Dion - Who I Am (Lourenzo & Valenga Remix)
Kylie Minogue - Lights Camera Action (Dirty Disco Pillow Biters Remix)
Nick Harvey - Feel So Real (Extended Mix)
Robbie Rivera, Ralphi Rosario & Linda Clifford - I Hear The Music (Extended Mix)
Laura Branigan - Self Control (Luis Vazquez & Brian Solis Remix)
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile (Thiago Antony Remix)
Charli XCX x Billie Eilish - Guess (Sakalem & Larry Davis Remix)
Jaden Bojsen & David Guetta - Let´s Go (Leo Blanco Remix)
Marcelo Almeida & Rafael Daglar - Freak Out (Audio Floor Remix)
Britney Spears - Circus (Sakalem Edit)
JADE - Angel Of My Dreams (Cajjmere Wray Peak Hour Anthem)
Black Box feat. Loleatta Holloway - Ride On Time (Sakalem Fly Me To The Moon Remix)
Lady Gaga - Is That Alright (Jace M & Toy Armada Remix)
Sweet Beatz + Edson Pride - Looking For Love (Elof de Neve Remix)
The Killers - Mr Brightside (Jose Spinnin Cortes White Label Remix)
Nacho Chapado & Ivan Gomez - Never Say Goodbye (Original Mix)
Amr Diab - Nour El Ain (Jace M & Toy Armada Remix)
Victor Cabral - Believe In Me (Extended Mix)
Taylor Swift - I Can Do It With A Broken Heart (Roland Belmares Club Mix)
Antoine Clamaran & Nacho Chapado - Missing You (Big Rooms Drums Mix)
Kelly Rowland - Commander (Sakalem Bump N' Roll Edit)
Jose Sanchez - In My MInd (Angelo Del Corral Remix)
Madonna - Sorry (Chagas Intro Private)
Las Bibas From Vizcaya - Sahara (Vocal Extended Mix)
Meital De Razon & Eliad Cohen - Hide U (Brady Prince Extended Mix)
P. Romanov, D. Verde & A. Buckley - Express Yourself (Roger Grey Private)
Patrick Sandim & Amannda - Can U Feel It (Diego Santander Remix)
Tony Moran feat. Deborah Cooper - Live You All Over (Weslley Chagas 'Toxic Love' Private)
Shakira - Soltera (Henriqmoraes Future Mix)
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Party Favorz is back with Volume 3 of our BackSpin series, bringing you Electro House classics along with a mix of Millennial dance club hits from 2005-2006.
I hadn’t realized just how dominant the Rock Dance influence was during this time, but looking back, it was everywhere. Many tracks from that era didn’t make it into these two volumes, but one that certainly stands out (next to Kelly Clarkson’s “Since You’ve Been Gone” on Volume 2) is the Jacques Lu Cont Thin White Duke remix of “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers. This song was massive, and you practically couldn’t escape it.
This period also marked the rise of another French DJ besides David Guetta: Bob Sinclar. Though he’d been honing his craft since the late '80s, it wasn’t until this era that he seemingly exploded onto the scene with hits like “Love Generation,” “World, Hold On (Children of the Sun),” and “Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now).” His meteoric popularity even led to him headlining one of Hugh Hefner’s parties at the Playboy Mansion. The event was later released as a two-volume set of House and Disco, aimed at the jet-set crowd.
David Guetta, of course, is also in the mix here with some of his early work, including Juliet’s “Avalon” and the huge “Love Don’t Let Me Go.” As promised, we replaced the rock version of Roger Sanchez’s “Turn On the Music” with the Axwell Electro House remix, which was the go-to version at the time.
Paul Oakenfold (another 90s mainstay) was enjoying renewed success during this era, hitting #1 with “Faster Kill Pussycat,” featuring the incredible vocals of Brittany Murphy (may she rest in peace). For those wondering where this year’s earlier hit “Perfect (Exceeder)” originated — it’s straight from this time period, and we’ve included the Martijn Ten Velden remix, which stays true to the original but is more DJ-friendly.
We also have to give major props to Peter Rauhofer (may he rest in peace) for his prolific output during this time. His remixes, which blended Progressive and Electro House, had wide appeal across dance floors. We’ve highlighted his stellar work on “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera, “Killer” by Seal, and “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado — all of which hit #1 on the Dance Club charts. While we wanted to include his remix of the Vanity 6/Prince-penned “Nasty Girl” by Inaya Day, we decided it was a bit too much from one producer.
Two DJ duos that went on to achieve massive success are Moto Blanco, represented here with Mary J. Blige’s “Be Without You” (originally credited as Bobby Blanco), and Freemasons, who shine on Beyoncé’s “Deja Vu” and Faith Evans’ sassy “Mesmerized” — a personal favorite.
We couldn’t overlook Cascada’s “Everytime We Touch.” Though technically a Hard Dance track, it was a global phenomenon. Cascada (comprised of Natalie Horler, DJ Manian, and DJ Yanou) broke through with this song, which sat slightly outside the prevailing dance trends of the time but wasn’t entirely unprecedented. Earlier in the millennium, DJ Yanou scored a massive hit with a remake of Bryan Adams' “Heaven,” and DHT had similar success with their cover of Roxette’s “Listen To Your Heart.” Despite the 142 BPM of “Everytime We Touch,” we managed to tie it all together with Madonna’s “Sorry” from her Confessions album, closing out the set on a high note.
Our goal is to wrap up the remaining years of the early millennium (2007-2009) by November, so we can give Millennials the dance floor representation they deserve. I realize not everything from this period was Electro House, and if you want to explore the broader landscape of early millennium dance music, check out our Millennial Dance Classics section — it has something for everyone. For those only seeking the big club hits, we also have a collection of the Top Dance Songs of the Year from 2000 to 2009. We’ve compiled everything into one place, but you’ll still need to dig a bit to find your favorite jams.
That’s all for this weekend. Next week, we’ll be back with the long-overdue Fall Edition for the circuit boys. Until next time… ENJOY!
Album : BackSpin 2024 Volume 3Genre : Electro House, Funky House, Progressive HouseYear : 2024Total Time : 3:10:32
Roger Sanchez feat. GTO - Turn On The Music (Axwell Remix)
Beatfreakz - Somebody's Watching Me (Hi_Tack Remix)
Bob Sinclar feat. Steve Edwards - World Hold On (Children Of The Sun) (Club Mix)
Soul Central feat. Kathy Brown - Strings Of Life (Stronger On My Own) (Martijn Ten Velden & Mark Knight Toolroom Mix)
Freemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My Mind (Full Intention Club)
Goldfrapp - Number 1 (Alan Brake And Fred Falke Main Remix)
Juliet - Avalon (Fuck Me I'm Famous Remix)
The Killers - Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke Mix)
BodyRockers - I Like The Way (Full Length Version)
Oakenfold feat. Brittany Murphy - Faster Kill Pussycat (Club Mix)
Mason vs. Princess Superstar - Perfect (Exceeder) (Martijn Ten Velden Extended Vocal Remix)
Bob Sinclar & Cutee-B - Rock This Party (Everybody Dance Now) (London 909's Vocal Mix)
The Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha (Ralphi's Hot Freak 12'' Vox Mix)
Nelly Furtado - Maneater (Peter Rauhofer Reconstruction Mix)
Seal - Killer (Peter Rauhofer Remix) (Part 1)
Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten (Johnny Vicious Club Mix)
Christina Aguilera - Beautiful (Peter Rauhofer Mixshow)
David Guetta vs. The Egg - Love Don't Let Me Go (Joachim Garraud & David Guetta's Fuck Me I'm Famous Mix)
Booty Luv - Boogie 2nite (Seamus Haji Big Love Remix)
Faith Evans - Mesmerized (Freemasons Full Vocal Mix)
Joey Negro - Make A Move On Me (Vocal Club Mix)
Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z - Deja Vu (Freemasons Club Mix No Rap)
Mary J. Blige - Be Without You (Moto Blanco Vocal Mix)
The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme (Extended Vocal Mix)
Bob Sinclair feat. Gary Pine - Love Generation (Full Intention Club Mix)
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy (Richard Vission Remix)
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Steve Angello Mix)
Gwen Stefani - What You Waiting For (Jacques Lu Cont Thin White Duke Mix)
Madonna - Sorry (PSB Maxi-Mix)
Cascada - Everytime We Touch (Club Mix)
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
At long last, Party Favorz is back with our latest BackSpin, featuring Electro House classics and other dance hits from the early millennium. This set specifically focuses on 2005-2006.
Electro House had already been bubbling up from the underground, but by 2005, we saw the rise of future DJs who would later become household names. People like David Guetta, Axwell, Kaskade, Fedde Le Grande, and Dave Aude, to name a few. This period also brought me back into the scene after having dropped out because the music from 2002-2004 had become too druggy, dark, and frankly, depressing. I just wasn't feeling what Stephane K & Creamer were putting out at the time. It wasn’t until Rick was out of town, and I went to a gay club in Atlanta with my bestie, LeAnn, that I realized the music was shifting. Hearing the Freemasons mix of "Lovin' You More" and "Mesmerized" lit a spark in me, and I knew the landscape was changing—bringing back my excitement for the scene.
By this time, the big room stylings of Thunderpuss (Barry Harris and Chris Cox) had come to an end. However, Chris Cox carried on with their big tribal sound, while Victor Calderone, Hex Hector, Tony Moran, and Ralphi Rosario continued topping the Dance Club charts. Peter Rauhofer ventured into darker, progressive sounds—sometimes hitting the mark, other times not—but he was still in high demand, commanding high prices for his shows. If you're craving those memorable hits, Party Favorz has you covered. Check out our Top Dance Songs of 2000-2009 and Top Dance Songs of 1996-1999 sections, where you'll find the biggest chart-toppers in the U.S. For those more into the circuit anthems from this era, head over to our Classic Circuit Anthems section, where a 4-volume set awaits to blow you away.
Over the next several years, the production styles of these early 2000s pioneers began to fade, making room for newer DJs like Avicii, Deadmau5, Calvin Harris, Soul Seekers, Wideboys, Freemasons, Moto Blanco, Seamus Haji, and soon after, Swedish House Mafia, among many others. The following decade was truly an exciting time for the Dance Club scene, with EDM becoming the dominant genre, alongside massive festivals that resembled rock concerts.
One thing that didn’t change was the length of the songs. Unlike today’s musical landscape, where dance tracks often clock in at under 4 minutes, DJs back then continued the tradition of long, epic songs, just like their predecessors. I did very little editing here to let listeners experience true club mixes, with full builds and progression, instead of the short, catchy hooks that dominate now.
It’s worth noting that while Electro House didn’t completely dominate the scene, Disco House remained fashionable, and many of those monster hits are included here. In this series, I’ve included some of the biggest chart-toppers but mainly focused on memorable songs that were likely bigger in the EU than in the States, often discovered through popular Ministry of Sound and Hed Kandi releases.
Another trend worth mentioning is the electric guitar or rock remixes you’ll hear throughout. While the fad only lasted a couple of years, it was incredibly effective at rousing festival crowds and packing dance floors. Don’t be surprised if this style resurfaces because, as we know, what's old often becomes new again.
I’ve got a lot on my plate over the next several weeks, but I’ll do my best to push out what I can. Volume 3 of this series is already compiled and should drop next week. After that, it’s time for the annual Fall Edition for my circuit boys. I’m also aiming to refresh a couple of Diva Hall of Fame entries before year’s end and expand two recent episodes (hint: Kylie’s "Tension II" is coming soon, and I’ve got more Taylor remixes from the Tortured Poets Department). Plus, I want to squeeze in a new Throwback and our annual holiday mixes. It’s an ambitious list, but I’ll do my best to get it all done before 2024 wraps up.
Until next time… ENJOY!
Album : Back Spin 2024 Volume 2Genre : Electro House, Funky House, Progressive HouseYear : 2024Total Time : 3:32:56
Madonna - Hung Up (SDP Extended Vocal)
Ifernal - From Paris To Berlin (Extended Version)
Iio - Is It Love (Extended Club Mix)
Eric Prydz vs. Pink Floyd - Proper Education (Original Extended Mix)
Deep Dish - Say Hello (Club Mix)
Beyoncé - Ring The Alarm (Freemasons Club Mix)
Steve Mac vs. Mosquito feat. Steve Smith - Lovin' You More (That Big Track) (Freemasons Remix)
Pussycat Dolls - Buttons (Dave Audé Button Fly Club Mix)
Gwen Stefani - Cool (Richard X Remix)
Fedde Le Grand - Put Your Hands Up For Detroit (Club Mix)
Justin Timberlake - SexyBack (Dean Coleman Vocal Mix)
Goldfrapp - Ooh La La (Peter Rauhofer Re-Reconstruction Mix)
Mariah Carey - We Belong Together (Peter Rauhofer Club Mix)
Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation '06 (Freemasons Club Mix)
Kaskade - Everything (Big Room Mix)
Shape UK - Back To Basics (Main Vocal Mix)
Michael Gray - The Weekend (Extended Vocal Mix)
David Morales feat. Tamra Keenan - Here I Am (Kaskade Remix)
Axwell - Feel The Vibe (Seamus Haji Big Love Remix)
Hi_Tack - Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U) (Original Mix)
Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone (Jason Nevins Club Mix)
The Killers - When You Were Young (Jacque Lu Cont's Thin White Duke Mix)
The Disco Boys feat. Manfred Mann's Earth Band - For You (Original Version)
Scissor Sisters - Filthy Gorgeous (Extended Original)
Martin Solveig - Everybody (Original Extended)
Supermode - Tell Me Why (Axwell & Steve Angello Mix)
Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger (House Elektro Club Remix)
Camille Jones vs. Fedde Le Grand - The Creeps (Extended Mix)
Tom Novy feat. Michael Marshall - Your Body (Sandy W. Remix)
Pussycat Dolls - Stickwitu (Dave Audé Club Mix)
Rihanna - SOS (Chris Cox Club Mix)
David Guetta feat. JD Davis - The World Is Mine (F-Me I'm Famous Remix)
Sharam - PATT (Party All The Time) (Club Mix)
Till West & DJ Delicious - Same Man (Extended Vocal Mix)
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Don't Stop the Music: The BIGGEST Dance Club Songs of Fall
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
After a hurricane and several medical delays, Party Favorz is back with an early-week drop of our latest installment in the Club Fusion series: "Don't Stop the Music." This collection features the biggest bangers currently making waves!
We kick things off with the fabulous "Finally" by Swedish House Mafia and Alicia Keys. This dream collaboration reimagines the 2001 house classic by Kings of Tomorrow (a.k.a. Sandy Rivera) into a sweeping anthem, showcasing Ms. Keys's incredible vocals. I can’t recall a more unexpected and mesmerizing pairing since David Guetta and Kelly Rowland electrified the dance floor with "When Love Takes Over" back in 2009.
Next up is a brand-new track from Canada’s pop princess turned urban queen, Nelly Furtado. After a seven-year hiatus, her collaboration with Tove Lo and SG Lewis delivers an electro banger that seamlessly bridges her earlier work with Timbaland. The singer is in fantastic vocal form and looks as fabulous as ever, while Don Diablo’s searing progressive remix is sure to captivate club-goers.
Italian DJ Piero Pirupa, who previously reworked the rock classic "Another Brick in the Wall," returns with a hard-hitting remix of Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Grunge was always ripe for an EDM makeover, and this remix elevates the original to new heights.
Jerome Robins & Karsten Sollors take on Rihanna's classic "Don't Stop the Music," transforming it into a BIG HOUSE tune that’s bound to blow the roof off any venue. Their version does justice to the original while opting out of the MJ "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" chant—frankly, it didn’t need it.
Martin Ikin is riding high with his chopped tribute to Beyoncé's "Crazy For You," titled "Crazy 4 U." Paired with "7 Seconds" by James Hype, these tracks highlight the diversity of styles in this set.
We also feature sweeping anthems like the elegant "Tears" by John Summit and Paige Cavell, alongside Max Styler's progressive track before closing out with his techno smash, "Addiction."
In between all this goodness are some heart-tugging and emotionally uplifting songs you may or may not have heard yet. This shift in the set allows listeners to breathe before transitioning to a harder note. Tracks like "Beautiful & Young" (a Lana Del Rey remake) by Harpoon, "Hold Me" by Freejak, "Wish You Knew" by Carlita, and "My Love 2024" by Alex Wann, Route 94, and Jess Glynne all deserve attention. While some lean towards Afro house, others showcase a more progressive structure, but they all mesh beautifully.
Finally, we have the latest from Chappell Roan. I debated including her new track "Hot To Go!" due to the controversy surrounding her recent comments. I'm not here to undermine this talented artist, even if she seems out of touch with her fans' concerns about her neutral stance on presidential candidates. If the Obama administration set the gold standard for LGBTQ rights, Biden and Harris have carried that torch even further. I won’t delve into their accomplishments; skeptics can research for themselves.
I come from a conservative Catholic upbringing, but my views shifted dramatically after moving to Austin post-high school, where I worked as a copy clerk for the American Statesman. My liberal roommates at the University of Texas helped shape my perspective, especially after losing friends, including my brother, to AIDS in the 80s. Life events and the stubbornness of government leaders can change your outlook instantly.
For now, Miss Roan must navigate her way back to understanding why her fans are upset. This isn’t a typical election. While I agree that genocide has occurred among Palestinians living under an apartheid system, I refuse to sacrifice my freedoms as a disabled LGBTQ American for the plight of those halfway across the world, especially if Trump returns to the White House. At the very least, we should elect Harris and pressure her to halt American support for Israel until they remove Netanyahu from power and begin working towards a two-state solution that guarantees freedoms and rights for all citizens in the region.
I strongly recommend that Miss Roan hire a seasoned PR professional to help her reconnect with her fans. I understand she’s young, and I’m willing to extend some grace, just as I have for Janet Jackson (for different reasons), but she must either become more informed and heed publicist advice or risk losing everything she has worked for. The choice is hers.
I’ll be taking next week off again, as many of my doctor’s appointments and tests have been crammed into a narrow window. During my time off, I’ll be working on a much-overdue BackSpin series featuring the latter half of the early millennium. The first installment was a massive success, and I believe millennials are craving this music—Party Favorz is here to deliver the goods.
Until next time… ENJOY!
Album: Don't Stop the MusicGenre: Dance, House, Tech House, Techno, Afro HouseYear: 2024Total Time: 02:16:50
Swedish House Mafia feat. Alicia Keys - Finally (Extended Mix)
Nelly Furtado, Tove Lo & SG Lewis - Love Bites (Don Diablo Extended Remix)
Axwell - I Found U (Dansmachine Remix)
Piero Pirupa - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Extended Mix)
Chappell Roan - Hot To Go! (Stephen Jusko & DJ Blacklow Remix)
Riordan - As The Beat Goes Onnn (Extended Mix)
Mylo - Drop The Pressure (James Bluck Bootleg)
CID vs. Spankox - To The Club (Extended Mix)
Kasablanca - Breathe (Extended Mix)
Jerome Robins & Karsten Sollors - Don't Stop The Music (Original Mix)
Josh Baker - Bass Up To The Top (Extended Mix)
Martin Ikin, Matroda & Sian-Lee - 4U (Original Mix)
John Summit feat. Paige Cavell - Tears (Max Styler Extended Mix)
Harpoon - Beautiful & Young (James Hurr Extended Remix)
Freejak, Cara Melin & Benno - Hold Me (Extended Mix)
Confidence Man x Sweely - All My People (Original Mix)
Carlita - Wish You Knew (Original Mix)
Meduza, Becky Hill & Goodboys - Lose Control 2024 (Ted Bear Club Mix)
Alex Wann x Route 94 x Jess Glynne - My Love 2024 (Extended Mix)
Arodes & Redd - Use Somebody (Extended Mix)
Aaron Hibell x Alex Wann - Set Me Free (Extended Version)
Tiesto & Swimming Paul - VHS RAVE (Extended Mix)
Icona Pop x Badger - Body Type (Extended Mix)
James Hype feat. Shamiya Battles - 7 Seconds (Extended Mix)
Switch Disco, Felix & Charlotte Haining - I Found You (Extended Mix)
Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding - Free (Arielle Free Remix)
Meduza x Hayla - Another World (Extended Mix)
Luvstruck - What's A Girl To Do (Extended Mix)
NERVO x Plastik Funk feat. Julia Temos - Talk About Us (Extended Mix)
Ciara x Dipha Barus - Goodies 2024 (Original Mix)
Raffa Guido - Famax (Franky Rizardo Remix)
Max Styler + Oscar L - Addiction (Original Mix)