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Top Dance Songs of 2019 Volume 1

For the uninitiated, the Top Dance Songs of 2019 is a compilation of the top Dance Club songs of the year as chosen by Party Favorz. In deciding what makes the cut, Party Favorz pulls from Billboard's Year-End charts in Dance Club Songs, Hot Dance Electronic Songs, Hot 100 Songs, and I pull several of my personal favorites from the year that deserve to be included.
Billboard allots points to songs based on the number of weeks they remain on their charts. Typically, it's one point a week, bonus points for entering the Top 10, and then they're assigned higher point values for each position they hold in the Top 10. It's entirely possible that a song that never even hits the top of any of their charts still ranks high for the year due to longevity on the charts.
Much like the Academy Awards, there's a cut-off date at the end of November of each year. Because Party Favorz understands people's memories align with when a song is getting heavy rotation in clubs or dance radio, we also pull from the charts leading up to the last week before Christmas. For instance, Tiesto & Mabel's "God Is a Dancer" just hit the top spot today and is included. As a result, you'll likely notice the same songs hit our year-end retrospectives two years in a row. Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" was so massively popular that it generated ongoing club and radio play through the first half of 2019 despite peaking in 2018.
Other tracks that are included are massive songs on the Hot 100 that may or may not even chart on the Dance Club chart but are so popular — they generate a plethora of authorized and bootleg remixes. It would be blasphemous to leave these tracks out because of the demand for them on dance floors and the overall impact they have on popular culture. If we're going to paint a complete picture, their inclusion is mandatory.
DANCE CLUB ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
Speaking of Ariana Grande, she was the top Dance Club artist of the year. The top 10 Dance Club artists are featured as the cover art for this first volume. they feature, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Madonna, Kendra Erika, Ava Max, Mark Ronson, Bleona, Fisher, and P!nk. I disagree with two of them, but points gave them that position so who am I to argue?
HOW THIS PODCAST STARTED
Party Favorz started right at the time the presidential elections began to heat up as Democrats narrowed their choices down to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John Edwards in 2007. Three elections and two presidents later, we're still here right after the impeachment of (not my president) Trump.
During this period, Party Favorz has been part of the revolution in technology like gigabit internet, the iPhone, file sharing to music streaming services. We've also witnessed the evolving trends in dance club music later coined EDM (Electronic Dance Music), which frankly — most of it has been since the 90s but has its roots in the 70s Disco (Donna Summer "I Feel Love").
DISCO IS BACK
We're literally on the precipice of coming full circle and as predicted, Classic Disco is making a comeback in a big way. While Future House, Electro House, Reggaeton, Moonbatan, and Trap have been the mainstays over the past several years and often merged into one another — the eventual return of Disco was inevitable. Indeed, it never went away but was buried in the underground scene and relegated to a select group of tastes that considered themselves connoisseurs of the genre and eventually slapped it with a new label "NuDisco." Call it what you want, but it's still Disco.
I'm expecting a total of three volumes to round out the Top Dance Songs of 2019 with another hopefully dropping on Saturday. For better or worse, these are the Top Dance songs of 2019. ENJOY!
Album: Year in Dance 2019 Volume 1
Genre: EDM, House, Dance, Club
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:05:24
1. Ariana Grande - 7 Rings (Division 4 & Matt Consola Remix)
2. Calvin Harris & Rag'n'Bone Man - Giant (Mark Jay Remix)
3.

Holiday Edition 2019

Party Favorz is back with the annual Holiday Edition featuring HOT Santas' and even HOTTER big room, circuit, and tribal house music!
Folks, I worked this shit out! It kicks off with the Offer Nissim remix of "I'm Standing With You" by Chrissy Metz from the "Breakthrough" soundtrack, which is currently riding up the Dance Club charts. While the song might as well be the Pretenders' "I'll Stand By You," I expect it to be this year's "This Is Me" or "Let It Go."
Things quickly heat up as the set launches into some peak-hour tribal madness and hold it there pretty much throughout. We've brand-spanking new tracks from Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, Galantis & Dolly Parton, Madonna, Debby Holiday, Sam Smith, Judy Garland (say what?),  and the entertainer of the year Lizzo.
We also have the massive new track "Just A Lie" from the indomitable Kristine W. Pt. 1 of this release contains a bevy of remixes that are ripe for any dancefloor. The Tony Moran and Erick Ibiza mix included here is stellar with a few caveats. Clocking in at over 9 minutes, the remix feels a bit outdated and frankly unfinished. After the intro, it goes into an extended repetition of the same beats with virtually no build for 2 minutes. Instead of capitalizing on the awesome riff developed for the track it includes several unnecessary drops.
I took a blunt knife to the whole track and created my mix show version emphasizing its strengths to make it shine while retaining and shortening two of the drops. All the elements of a great mix are there but it was stretched way beyond what's considered reasonable in the age of streaming and waning attention spans.
I've always included tracks from independent labels like Swishcraft (Matt Consola) but have been discovering the awesomeness of other independent labels like Guareber Recordings headed by Nacho Chapado and Ivan Gomez as well as  Queen House Music, EPride Music Digital (Edson Pride), and Bearlin Records amongst several others. There's so much unheard goodness being spun out from these mighty labels that are often overlooked that allows me to keep these sets fresh.
Holiday Edition 2019 is the first set where half of the recordings come from these labels. Their output is so great that it's difficult to keep up as I grabbed a few tracks from the summer. Just remember, there isn't anyone rounding these great sounds like Party Favorz. I do the hours of listening and compiling so you don't have to.
I've already compiled the tracklist for the Top Dance Song of 2019, which features the biggest commercial Dance Club tracks of the year, which I should start releasing over the next week and a half.
I hope everybody has a fabulous weekend. Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album: Holiday Edition 2019
Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:58:09
1. Chrissy Metz - I'm Standing With You (Offer Nissim Remix)
2. Phoenix Lord & Robin S - I Believe (Luis Alvarado Dub Mix)
3. Nacho Chapado & Ivan Gomez - I Want A Man (Tonight) (Original Mix)
4. Ralph Oliver - Go (Edson Pride Remix)
5. Normani - Motivation (Dario Xavier Mix)
6. Heather Small feat. Dirty Disco & Matt Consola - Moving On Up (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
7. K-Low & Lydia Sanz - Pop That Pussy (Original Mix)
8. Enrico Meloni feat. The Pirate Biker - Ring My Bell (GSP Remix)
9. Allan Varela - Just Down (Johnny Bass Remix)
10. Kudisan Kai - Set It Off (Rob Moore Dub Mix)
11. Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now (Ranny Extended Remix)
12. Selena Gomez - Lose You To Love Me (Dirty Disco Eagle Houston Remix)
13. Rosabel feat. Tamara Wallace - Anything For You (Big Room Mix)
14. Guy Scheiman feat. Trenyce - Brazil You're Ready (2018 Mix)
15. Kristine W - Just A Lie (Tony Moran & Erick Ibiza Epic Club Mix)
16. Nacho Chapado & Ivan Gomez - If U Wanna (Ride) (Original Mix)
17. Block & Crown & Scotty Boy - Want You (Extended Mix)
18. Rafael Barreto feat. Leo Mendez - Spending My Time (Original Mix)
19.

Jingle Electric 2019

As Party Favorz counts down the days before we enter into the third decade of the Millennium — we continue to deliver the goodie bags to make your holidays more enjoyable or at least bearable.
In keeping with tradition, we're dropping the annual Jingle Electric, which features the biggest Dance Club hits of the moment and some that will be heading into the new year.
For those that caught my teaser on Facebook, which referenced the comeback of disco, let me just say that I may have oversold it but not really. The first true sign of a resurgence is Dua Lipa's massive "Don't Start Now," which is the first mainstream attempt at injecting disco into its formula and it works in spades. DJ Barry Harris predicted a resurgence of disco in a recent post to his Facebook account. He would know because he gets commissioned for a lot of mainstream artist remixes and he's reading the same signs that I am.
"Don't Start Now" had a bevy of remixes commissioned by the label that accompanied its release. Labels do this to guarantee a hit for all tastes and it shows that they're testing the waters. While there are a few really solid Future House remixes of this track, the one that tops every DJ's list is the remix by Purple Disco Machine (featured here). You may remember that Party Favorz was the first to feature a Legacy set of PDM's work in late 2018. Ever since I heard his remix of Hercules & Love Affair's "Do You Feel the Same" in the HBO series "Looking," I was hooked.
Fast forward a year later and PDM is everywhere and in high demand. I'm not saying that this site alone pushed him into the stars but I'd like to think that we (I) had a helping hand in his success.
Additionally, Sam Smith dropped a remake of Donna Summer's techno-disco classic "I Feel Love," which is blowing up just about every dancefloor around the globe — gay and straight. The track is a promotional tool for Target but I wouldn't know because I don't have cable. Honestly, who cares because this song is the fucking bomb! To be fair, lead singer Jimmy Sommerville of Bronski Beat fame got there first as far back as 1983 but we're talking about a 4-decade-old song that was ahead of its time when it was released and is now being reintroduced (I might add very respectfully) to an entirely new generation.
In addition, there are other disco tracks in this set Jax Jones and Years & Years "Play," which is given the PDM treatment as well as the fabulous "I Don't Need Love" by Karen Hardin & Wh0, where Mark Knight and Michael Gray perform the remix duties. Taken in total, expect to be hearing more of this and less Reggaeton, Moonbatan, and likely even Trap as we get into the summer of next year. YOU. HEARD. IT. HEAR. FIRST.
All of my praise for the changing tides in popular and club music shouldn't discourage anyone that's a fan of the current club music landscape. The overall feel of this set is still Future House and club-friendly versions of your favorite pop songs.
We even have some notable remakes like "Silence" by Sylvain Armand, which was a massive hit for Delerium and Sarah McLachlan back in 1999 after DJ Tiesto got his hands on it. We also have "You Gotta Be" by Bombs Away with Reigan, which is a remake of the #5 pop hit by Des'ree from 1994. That track came out in April but got buried by the simultaneous release of "Back To Life" by Hilary Roberts, which went to top the club charts. "You Gotta Be" is only now climbing the charts but as good as it and the accompanying remixes are — it's not clear how well it will do but worthy of inclusion.
Since I can't give a point-by-point review of all the great tracks included in this set (many of which will be featured in our upcoming Top Dance Songs of 2019 multiset series), I'll let everything speak for itself.  I will be back next week with our final Circuit Tribal House set of the year — the annual Holiday Edition.  Until then...ENJOY!
Album: Jingle Electric 2019
Genre: House, Future House,

X-mas Dance Mix 2019 | The Ultimate Christmas Dance Party Mix

Welcome to the annual holiday non-stop dance series X-mas Dance for 2019! I spent the better part of Thanksgiving working on this set because dinner wasn't served until 7pm. I had been busy scrounging my DJ service and various SoundCloud accounts to create this year's offering of holiday dance music favorites and really think I hit this one out of the park.
I went back this morning to ensure the integrity of the set and made some minor changes that only I would notice. If I'm happy — then I know y'all will be.
I've got all your favorite tracks that have appeared on various iterations of X-mas Dance over the years and scooped several new entries. I also added a few that only appeared once over the years. I also want to give a HUGE shout-out to our good friends from Mark D and JD Arnold a.k.a. Dirty Disco for sending me an advance copy of this year's entry into the holiday dance music landscape, "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" by the fabulous Debby Holiday. I've been begging them to update the Weather Girls classic "Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas," but they completely forgot. Mark is all on board and promised to deliver their version next year.
In the interim, I came across this fantastic version by Raquela in my DJ service and ran with it. The vocals are spot on and her version delivers a circuit-friendly re-work that stays true to the original, even if it could use a bit more energy.
Overall, I think this year's X-mas Dance is the best one I've put together to date. From the serious and the solemn to the camp (without being too over the top) — this delivers the cheer to brighten up your holidays.
I've got the rest of December all mapped out and may even try to squeeze in the final Ultimate 80's Dance Mix this next week. Expect a head-spinning succession of new releases (including the highly anticipated Year In Dance and Blow Your Own Horn) by the end of the month.
I want to give a HUGE shout-out to our good friend Glenn A. from the UK for his kind donation. They are always welcome as I'm not exactly getting rich from the subscription service.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
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Album: X-mas Dance Mix 2019
Genre: Dance, House, Funky
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:28:51
1. Wham! - Last Christmas (Synthmix 2011 PWL Style Mix)
2. Kylie Minogue - Every Days Like Christmas (Stock Aitken & Waterman Remix)
3. Cher & Rosie - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
4. Donna Summer - Rosie Christmas (Abercrombie & Fitch 2009)
5. Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You (Disco Pirates Xmas 2019 Club Mix)
6. Kelly Clarkson - Wrapped In Red (Ruff Loaderz Extended Mix)
7. Gloria Gaynor - Winter Wonderland (Winter Dance Mix)
8. Dirty Disco feat. Debby Holiday - Let It Snow (Dirty Disco Holiday Remix)
9. Leona Lewis - One More Sleep (Cahill Club Mix)
10. Bananarama - Baby It's Christmas (Ian Masterston Club Mix)
11. DJ Gang - Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (AR remix)
12. Lenny B feat. David Verbist - Feliz Navidad (Original Mix)
13. Jihad Muhammad - It's Holiday Time (Original Mix)
14. Larry Peace - Carol Of The House (Extended Mix)
15. Crystal Waters - Merry Christmas All (John J-C Carr Club Mix)
16. Darlene Love - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (Julian Marsh Mix)
17. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas (CLX Remix)
18. Raquela - Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas) (Extended Club Mix)
19. Kristine W - Oh Holy Night (Illicit Club Mix)
20. Christina Aguilera - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
21. Carol Hahn - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Ranch Halo Club Mix)
22. Erasure - Gaudete (Dave Aude Extended Club Mix)
23. Kelly Clarkson - Underneath the Tree (Morlando Remix)
24. Nivek Tek feat. Kaatchi - Wouldn't Be Christmas Without Your Love (Matt Pop Club Mix)
25. LFB feat. Brenda Reed - Sleigh Ride (Club Mix)
26.

For The People | Songs From The Underground

And the music keeps rolling with our final Underground House set of the year. Once again, this newly minted set pulls from a wide variety of genres to keep listeners, ravers and party-goers engaged. From Tech House, Bass House, Trance, Drum and Bass, and everything in between — "For the People" delivers the party and then some.
Things kick off slowly with the Danny Darko and Julien Kelland remake of the Rolling Stones classic "Paint It Black." This is one of the darker tracks in the Stone's catalog (next to "Gimme Shelter") and Danny Darko takes it even darker. There was a remix contest for the original and frankly, all the remixes officially picked for this release were excellent.
"Paint It Black" is followed by NERVO & Skazi's rework of the more recent "Faded" by Zhu — an equally dark track that put Zhu on the map. It's rare that a recent hit song like this gets a remake but this version is better than the original.
From there, things pick up as we move into the warehouse rave party you came here for. There are plenty of twists and turns in this set with much of it mashed to keep things flowing until we get to the next hard break and switch gears.
I enjoy making the Underground House mixes because the music options are limitless and it gives me greater creative control over what to use and decide on the direction I want to take. Not complaining about the other sets I make, which are by far more popular but I enjoy being able to stretch things to their limit.
Here in the United States, everyone is gearing up for Thanksgiving and I hope y'all have an enjoyable holiday with friends and family. I plan on dropping something special for Black Friday to help everyone get in the mood for power shopping, putting up holiday decorations, or just zoning out. I'm fairly certain y'all can figure it out. Just know that I plan on making it extra special this year.
Until then...ENJOY!
Album: for the people
Genre: Tech House, Breaks, Drum & Bass, Electro House, Progressive House
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:05:30
1. Danny Darko feat. Julien Kelland - Paint It Black (SHYHiZZLE Remix)
2. NERVO & Skazi - Faded (Extended Mix)
3. Kid Panel - My Bassline (Original Mix)
4. Lucky Vegas - Yaz (Extended Mix)
5. Martin Ikin - Hooked (Original Mix)
6. Hott Like Detroit & Kathy Brown - Get Home (Respect) (Original Mix)
7. MorganJ - Let It Go (Extended Mix)
8. Akon x Wax Motif - Smack That (Angelo The Kid Wet Edit)
9. Bram Fidder - Bentley (Extended Mix)
10. Alt-A - Hold Back (Original Mix)
11. Meduza, Becky Hill & Goodboys - Lose Control (WeDamnz Bootleg)
12. Mart Under Sanctions - Pump Up The Volume (Extended Mix)
13. DNF x James Brown - I Feel Funky (Criminal Noise & Mairee Mashup)
14. Martina Budde - Wanna Disturb Your Mood (Luca Debonaire Club Mix)
15. KSHMR feat. Never - Do Bad Well (Extended Mix)
16. Chris Lake & Solardo - Free Your Body (Extended Mix)
17. Robosonic & EPMD - For The People (Illyus & Barrientos Extended Remix)
18. Billy Kenny - Take Me To Church (Original Mix)
19. Clubland - Let's Get Busy 2019 (Man Without A Clue Club Mix)
20. Marshall Jefferson & Solardo - Move Your Body (Extended Mix)
21. Nader Razdar & Kevin McKay - Get Ur Freak On (Extended Mix)
22. OFFAIAH - Soldier (Club Mix)
23. Steff Da Campo & Smack - Renegade (Extended Mix)
24. Hampenberg & Alexander Brown feat. Busta Rhymes & Shonie - You're A Star (mh 2019 Remix)
25. Halsey - Graveyard (Axwell Remix)
26. Dom Dolla - San Francisco (Eli Brown Extended Mix)
27. Kudisan Kai - Set It Off (HeadRocka Make It Clap Remix)
28. Digital Base + Andy Vibes - The Coolness Of The 1990s (Original Mix)
29. Martin Ikin feat. Dope Earth Alien - Headnoise (Get Hype) (Original Mix)
30. Tom Bug, Grooveline, Ida Flo Alaia & Gallo - Satisfy (Original Mix)
31. Illyus & Barrientos - Losing Control (Extended Mix)
32. MOGUAI - ACIIID (Kryder & Benny Benassi Extended Remix)

Solid Gold Disco

Never one to sit on my laurels — Party Favorz is back with our final FunkyDiscoHouseShit set of 2019 and boy is it a winner! Solid Gold Disco is a non-stop disco-lover's wet dream all wrapped up on a golden platter. It takes from a multitude of familiar beats of the 70s, 80s, and 90s and wraps them up in a tight package with a giant bow on top making these tracks as fresh as if they were delivered to your door today. It really doesn't get any better than this.
Now that my workstation is back and better than ever — I've got a lot of ground to cover to ensure I stay on track for what is the busiest time of the year for the podcast. If I were you, I'd pay close attention because I'll be dropping bombs one right after another — enough to keep you in the holiday spirit (clears throat) no matter your genre preference. If you like everything I'm delivering — you're going to be really busy.
I won't be unwrapping your presents before it's time, so think of each release as a new gift from me to you as we count down the 30 days of Christmas. Until the next time...ENJOY!
On a final note — Party Favorz is not averse to receiving gifts either. If you like what I'm delivering and are feeling in the holiday spirit, feel free to buy a cup of coffee. The donation link is now up and active.
This episode has been updated by editing out 31 seconds of the original podcast and fixing one transition. The changes are minor and strictly for those that archive all episodes of Party Favorz. 
Album: Solid Disco Gold
Genre: House Music, Funky House, Jackin House, NuDisco
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:07:09
1. Seamus Haji - Boogie 2nite (Dr. Packer Extended Remix)
2. Mike Dunn - Natural High (Mike Dunn Black Glitter Extended Mix)
3. Madison Avenue - Don't Call Me Baby (Mousse T Remix)
4. Bobbe Green - Survival (Georgie's Jackin' House)
5. Mondo feat. Peter Monk - Dancer (Extended)
6. Gary Caos - Shake Shake Shake (Original Mix)
7. Crazibiza & House Of Prayers - Let's Play House (Original Mix)
8. Crazibiza - Soul Cool (Original Mix)
9. Disco Incorporated - Barry (Black Soul Music Mix)
10. Sweetpower, Dirtydisco & Adam Nova - Groovin' To The Beat (Original)
11. Starley - Lovers + Strangers (Mousse T Extended Remix)
12. Sharam Jey - 4 Your Mind (Original Mix)
13. Richard Grey - Turn Your Love Around (Jacks On Remix)
14. Powerdance - Power Dance (Mousse T's Disco Shizzle Extended Mix)
15. The Spinners - I'll Be Around (Frank Delour Remix)
16. Block & Crown feat. Martina Budde - Mister Deejay (Original Mix)
17. Giman & Chic_Ago - Le Chic (Vocal Mix)
18. Moon Rocket - Funk U! (Angelo Ferreri Remix)
19. Thomaz Krauze - Boogie (Original Mix)
20. DJ Mes - Les Sensations (Original Mix)
21. Dr Packer & Mark Lower - Moods Of Music (Extended Mix)
22. Miguel Migs feat. Lisa Shaw - Moving Light (Deep Feels Dub)
23. Alex Preston - Love Move (Original Mix)
24. Kraak & Smaak feat. Izo FitzRoy - Sweet Time (Yuksek Remix)
25. Happy Clappers - I Believe (David Penn Re-Edit)

Prince | Dance Music Sex Romance

Whether he went by his official name Prince Rogers Nelson, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, a symbol that represents both the male and female genders or,  just The Artist — we all know the man by Prince.
Prince was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. He was a prolific writer and recorded so many songs that his fight with Warner Brothers lead them to put the breaks on his releases for fear of oversaturation.  He often gave songs away for free under different pseudonyms like "Manic Monday" by the Bangles (Christoper), "Sugar Walls" by Sheena Easton (Alexander Nevermind), "Jungle Love" and "The Bird" by the Time (The Starr ★ Company). Also, his music was covered by other artists — most notably "I Feel For U" by Chaka Khan, "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor and even the John Cougar Mellencamp produced "When You Were Mine" by Mitch Ryder among many others.
Prince also produced several acts like the Time (mentioned above), Sheila E (Glamourous Life), and Vanity 6 (Nasty Girl) as well as a host of others.
Ultimately, Prince was one of a dozen artists that provided the soundtrack to the eighties. With musical styles that ranged from Funk, Rock, New Wave, Soul, Psychedelia, and pop, he was considered the quintessential artist in that he drew his inspiration from people like David Bowie, James Brown, Sly & the Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton, Miles Davis among many others and it showed in his music and performances.
In 1985, I was living in Austin, TX, and working as a copy clerk for the Austin American Statesman and part-time for Hastings Records in the mall. We frequently received free tickets to concerts and Bruce Springsteen and Prince were playing weeks apart from each other. I was a fan of both artists but there were only so many tickets to go around so I opted for the Prince tickets. These were for his Purple Rain tour and my best friend Dan and I went to the concert where he put on a 2-hour funk and rock extravaganza as we had never seen. His performance was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and has stuck with me as one of the most memorable I had ever attended.
There is just way too much to cover about this man and his genius that hasn't already been written. The contributions that Prince has made to music, his guitar skills, his songwriting his production, and his everything make him one of the most admired if not influential artists of all time. While most of the tracks in this set stay fairly close to the originals — they are presented in their long form and re-edited for easy DJ mixing along with some notable modern-day remixes by Kue who did an outstanding job modernizing "Controversy" and "Purple Rain" for the dance floor.
It is with much love and admiration for the man known as Prince that Party Favorz finally pays him his due respect with this tribute. RIP my friend.
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Album: Prince: Dance Music Sex Romance
Genre: Dance, Club
Year: 2019
Total Time: 01:48:43
1. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Hot Classics Remix)
2. Controversy (Kue's Electric Mix)
3. I Would Die 4 U (Digital Visions Re-Edit)
4. Take Me With You (Hot Tracks Mix)
5. Raspberry Beret (Digital Visions Re-Edit)
6. Kiss (Digital Visions Re-Edit)
7. DMSR (Melo D EDIT)
8. Erotic City (Scotty Boy Remix) [with Sheila E]
9. Cream (Hot Tracks Mix)
10. Batdance (The Bat Mix)
11. U Got the Look (Hot Classics Remix) [with Sheena Easton]
12. 1999 (Select Mix Remix)
13. When Doves Cry (Digital Visions Re-Edit)
14. Delirious (Digital Visions Re-Edit)
15. Let's Go Crazy (Digital Visions Re-Edit)
16. Get Off (Alkalino 2016 Rework)
17. Sign O' The Times (DMC Remix)
18. Alphabet St. (Unknown Remix)
19. Pop Life (Digital Visions Re-Edit)
20. Little Red Corvette (Select Remix)
21. Thieves In The Temple (Remix)
22. Purple Rain (Kue's VIP Remix)

David Bowie: Let’s Dance [Remixed & Reimagined]

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947—10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Fueled by a range of musical styles, Bowie often projected a variety of personalities depending on which project he was working on and where his musical interests lay at the moment. From Glam Rock to Disco and everything in between — he achieved massive success with his art that affected millions of lives with each evolving iteration. 
Since his death in 2016, Party Favorz has received many requests to create a Legacy set featuring his work. Given the substantial output and variety of his catalog that goes back to 1969 — it was near impossible to do any justice to the legacy Bowie has left us — until now.
There's no doubt he would have gravitated toward the current electronic movement and even began remixing his work in the early 90s.  That being said, with a variety of music styles and the ability to capture the true magic of his work — it is nearly impossible to recreate.  Nevertheless, I persisted and pulled off something special for hardcore fans (such as myself) that at the very least extract multiple highlights of his career even if it's not all-encompassing. Frankly, a good portion of his catalog would be near impossible to translate to the dance floor. I have to admit, the Julian Marsh remix of "Space Oddity" and the 7th Heaven remix of "Rebel Rebel" is spectacularly executed, as well as several others.
I cannot deny the emotions that overwhelm me when I listen to his music as it brings back a flood of memories — some good, while others, not so much. It just proves that Bowie's music will stand the test of time.
It is with much love and respect that Party Favorz honors David Bowie with his own tribute to dance music. Some may consider this tribute blasphemy but there's no doubt this would have been his next act. RIP Ziggy.
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Album: David Bowie: Let's Dance [Remixed & Reimagined]
Genre: Dance, Club
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:03:07
1. Let's Dance (DJ Ernani Remix)
2. Ashes To Ashes (Party Favorz Re-Edit)
3. Love Is Lost (Extended Hello Steve Reich Mix)
4. Fame (V's Bumpy Way To The Top Edit)
5. Cat People (Putting Out The Fire) (Disconet Remix)
6. Jump They Say (Brothers In Rhythm 12'' Remix)
7. Starman (Metrophonic Remix)
8. This Is Not America (Italobros Remix) [with Pat Metheny]
9. Under Pressure (Julian Marsh Mix) [with Queen]
10. Just For One Day (Heroes) (Extended Version) [vs. David Guetta]
11. DJ (eSQUIRE Remix)
12. Blue Jean (House Remix)
13. Space Oddity (Julian Marsh Soulful Mix)
14. Hallo Spaceboy (Pet Shop Boys Extended Mix)
15. Fashion (Edge Remix)
16. Absolute Beginners (Digital Visions Re-Edit)
17. Sound + Vision (808 State '1991' Remix)
18. Modern Love (Edge Remix)
19. Rebel Never Gets Old (7th Heaven Remix)
20. China Girl (Digital Visions Re-Edit)
21. Young Americans (Select Mix)
22. Golden Years (Cygnet Remix)
23. Heroes (PINEO & LOEB Remix)

Ultimate 80s Dance Music: The Essential Dance Mix Volume 4

Party Favorz proudly presents Volume 4 of the Essential 80's Dance Mix, a collection that masterfully transitions between commercial dance music and popular alternative dance tracks of the era. This compilation is primarily focused on 80s dance music, which is easily digestible and filled with recognizable tracks for fans of the genre.
Volume 4 features an exciting mix of dance hits that range from Paula Abdul's energetic "Straight Up" to Madonna's iconic "Like A Prayer" and "Holiday." Other highlights include Jody Watley's infectious "Don't You Want Me" and the NSW raunchy "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. The set also includes popular alternative dance tracks such as Depeche Mode's "Strangelove" and Pet Shop Boys' "West End Girls."
To end on a high note, this compilation includes unforgettable classics like Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up," Whitney Houston's "So Emotional," and Dead Or Alive's "Brand New Lover." Whether you're new to 80s dance music or a seasoned enthusiast, Volume 4 of the Essential 80's Dance Mix offers a delightful exploration into this dynamic decade of dance music.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
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Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 4
Genre: 80’s Dance
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:16:50
1. Paula Abdul - Straight Up (Ultimix Mix)
2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love (Ultimix)
3. Vanessa Williams - The Right Stuff (Select Mix)
4. Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me (Ultimix)
5. Madonna - Like A Prayer (Select Mix)
6. Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me (Ultimix)
7. Pretty Poison - Catch Me (I'm Falling) (Select Mix)
8. Madonna - Holiday (Select Mix)
9. Madonna - Lucky Star (Culture Shock Remix)
10. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy (Hot Tracks Mix)
11. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy (Select Mix)
12. Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body) (Select Mix)
13. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (Ultimix)
14. Depeche Mode - Strangelove (Tim Simenon & Mark Saunders Remix)
15. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (Razormaid Mix)
16. S'Express - Theme From S-Express (Platform 1 Mix)
17. M.A.R.R.S. - Pump Up The Volume (Ultimix)
18. New Order - True Faith (Culture Shock Remix)
19. Kon Kan - I Beg Your Pardon (Select Mix)
20. Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Culture Shock Remix)
21. Shannon - Give Me Tonight (Select Mix Remix)
22. Yaz - Situation (Select Mix Remix)
23. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl (Ultimix)
24. Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour (Select Mix)
25. Donna Summer - This Time I Know It's For Real (Ultimix)
26. Rick Astley - Together Forever (Select Mix Remix)
27. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Culture Shock Remix)
28. Colonel Abrams - Trapped (Digital Visions Re-Edit)
29. Whitney Houston - So Emotional (Select Mix Remix)
30. Phyllis Nelson - I Like You (Select Mix)
31. Dead Or Alive - Brand New Lover (Culture Shock Remix)

HW19

Party Favorz really dug in yesterday to deliver the epic 40-song non-stop dance music club podcast HW19 featuring the latest club hits from the biggest hitmakers of the moment. Many of these tracks are hot off the presses and you'll likely be hearing them in your local club for months to come.
As usual, I like to put my own spin on these sets with fresh reworks of classic tracks from decades past. There is no shortage of classic cuts in this set featuring "Dancin" by Aaron Smith and Luvli, "Say My Name" by Damon Hess (Destiny's Child), "Cold Rock A Party" by Richard Grey & Lissat (MC Lyte and Missy Elliott), "I See You Baby" by Groove Armada, "Work It & Lose Control" by Missy Elliott, "Feel What You Want" by Kristine W, "Call On Me" by Eric Prydz, "Rock Your Body" by Justin Timberlake, and the obligatory Halloween favorite "Thriller" by Michael Jackson.
Each of these tracks has had new life breathed into them by the various remixers who've given them a fresh new perspective.
I really wanted to get these all out by Friday but things kinda slipped away from me but better late than never. Technically speaking, Halloween isn't until Thursday and you can enjoy these sets without all the spooky noises and typical filler (i.e., gimmicks) employed by other DJs in their sets.
With my birthday rapidly approaching on Saturday, I wanted to give a shshout-outo David J. and Keith M. for their generous donations that helped cover some unexpected expenses this month including a pricey new DJ service (but worth it) and Billboard's new charge for access to their charts (which pissed me off).
As it stands, we're back on track. I plan on updating volume 2 of the Essential 80's Dance Mix as I noticed two breaks within Taylor Dayne's "Prove Your Love" with a third for the outro. I'll need to re-edit the track and check for anything else I may have missed. Sorry for the continuous need to update sets but it's unnerving for me to not fix something — especially when it's a definitive series like this.
I've already mentioned two Legacy entries on tap but I may expand that to four. It depends on whether I have enough of these two artists to make it work so I'm not saying who they are just yet. I'll let it be a surprise that many of you had asked for in the past when and if they do pop up
My goal now is to get out the updated version of volume two of the Essential 80's Dance Mix followed by volume 4 sometime this weekend. Until then...ENJOY!
Album: HW19
Genre: House, Future House, Funky House, EDM
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:45:36
1. Aaron Smith feat. Luvli - Dancin (Remix (Krono Extended Remix)
2. Post Malone - Circles (Charlie Lane Remix)
3. Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey - Don't Call Me Angel (Charlie Lane 'Down' Edit)
4. Damon Hess - Say My Name (Original Mix)
5. Mark Ronson feat. Camila Cabello - Find U Again (Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
6. Arlissa - Running ((James Carter Remix)
7. Kalendr feat. Laura Bryna - Sweet Revenge (Dirty Werk Extended Remix)
8. Meduza x Becky Hill x Goodboys - Lose Control (Charlie Lane & Ethan James Remix)
9. Joe Stone - Nothing Else (When I Think Of You) (Extended Mix)
10. Madison Mars feat. Little League - New Vibe Who Dis (Extended Mix)
11. Richard Grey & Lissat - Cold Rock A Party (Original Mix)
12. Groove Armada - I See You Baby (Division 4 Mix)
13. Missy Elliott - Work It & Lose Control (Barry Harris Mash Mix)
14. Michael Jackson - Thriller (Phil England Remix)
15. Kristine W - Feel What You Want (Freejak Remix)
16. Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello - Senorita (Dark Intensity Remix)
17. Gorgon City & MK - There For You (Extended Version)
18. Ava Max - Torn (Hook N Sling Club Mix)
19. Ed Sheeran feat. Camila Cabello & Cardi B - South Of The Border (Tempo Elektrik Remix)
20. Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body (Division 4 Remix)
21. Eric Prydz - Call On Me (Kepa Remix)
22. Sam Smith - How Do You Sleep (AZ2A Remix)

Halloween Edition 2019

I've been up since 4:00 this morning trying to get the Halloween Edition 2019 knocked out for you folks. I had been afraid there wasn't enough music to fill the set only to find out I had more than I could use. So much so, that I had to leave several great tracks on the cutting room floor because I didn't have time to go back and try to make them work.
Regardless, I still threw the entire kitchen sink at this and have NOT had the time to preview it yet. I'll do that later. If you find any errors — let me know and I'll fix them.
I still plan on having the next Dance Club set out by Tuesday at the latest. I have about 4 hours of MRIs tomorrow so I may have to pull an all-day marathon again to get it out in time. I wanted both sets out for this weekend but time has been an issue.
As soon as this is posted — I'm heading to bed as I'm exhausted. I'll be back in a couple of days. Until then...ENJOY!
Album: Halloween Edition 2019
Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House
Year: 2019
Total Time: 03:09:46
1. Dirty Disco vs. Whitney Houston - I'm Every Woman (Dirty Disco Eagle Houston Remix)
2. Ralphi Rosario vs. The 202 Machine Reboot - Get Up (Rock Your Body) (202 Reboot Mix)
3. Ariana Grande & Social House - Boyfriend (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
4. Dirty Disco vs. Katy Perry - Small Talk (Dirty Disco Private Remix)
5. Céline Dion - Imperfections (DJ FUri DRUMS Honest House Extended Club Remix)
6. Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello - Senorita (Danny Verde Guaracha Remix)
7. TRAIG - Listen To The Music (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
8. Tim Curry - Sweet Transvestite (Joel Dickinson Mix)
9. Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus & Lana Del Rey - Don't Call Me Angel (Roberto Ferrari Club Mix)
10. Veronica Vega feat. Quavo - A Million (Alex Acosta Fierce Remix)
11. Todrick Hall - Wig (Sagi Kariv Remix)
12. Ashley O (aka Miley Cyrus) - On A Roll (Dario Xavier Brazilian Remix)
13. Big Kid feat. Audrey Callahan - Every Breath You Take (Andre Grossi & Leanh Remix)
14. Selena Gomez - Lose You To Love Me (Dario Xavier Club Mix)
15. Madonna & Swae Lee - Crave (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
16. Tones And I - Dance Monkey (Dario Xavier Club Mix)
17. Kalendr feat. Laura Bryna - Sweet Revenge (Twisted Dee & Diego Fernandez Extended Remix)
18. Tony Moran & Erick Ibiza feat. Everett Bradley - Everyday People (Club Mix)
19. Grapefruit Sound Lab & Amuka - Don't Fall For it (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
20. Cher vs. Chic - I Want Your Love & Understanding (Joel Dickinson Mirroball Remix)
21. Sagi Kariv feat. Daniel Yafe - So Many Men (Original Mix)
22. Micky Friedmann feat. Sophia Omarji - Flame Is Burning (Original Mix)
23. Alicia Keys feat. Miguel - Show Me Love (Guy Scheiman Remix)
24. Ralphi Rosario feat. Aneeta Beat - Looking Cunt (Jackinsky Big Room Mix)
25. Céline Dion - Flying On My Own (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Remix)
26. Dirty Disco feat. Brenda Reed - In The Name Of Love (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
27. Jaguar Grace - To All The Boys (Girls) (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
28. Macau feat. Nikki Valentine - Feel It (Junior Senna Remix)
29. Todrick Hall - Fag (DJ Furi Drums Snap House Club Remix)
30. Sam Smith - How Do You Sleep (Danny Mart Remix)
31. Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved (Danny Verde & Leo Blanco Remix)
32. Vassy - Trouble (Leo Blanco Club Remix)
33. A2B with Pumpkin Spice & Bugie - If You Could Read My Mind (Dirty Disco & Matt Consola Mainroom Remix)
34. Kian Blume - Stop The Show (Joe Gauthreaux Club Remix)

80s Dance Music: The Essential Dance Mix Volume 3

Party Favorz is back with the captivating Essential 80's Dance Mix Volume 3, an incredible journey through the decade that gave us unforgettable classics in Funk, R&B Dance, and Rap's early days. This set, often referred to as the Urban mix, masterfully blends a selection of popular 80s dance music with one alternative dance mix and a handful of chart-topping pop tracks.
Developing this mix involved two weeks of careful track selection and editing to achieve the perfect blend and feel. A standout feature is the innovative mashup of Grandmaster Flash's anti-drug song "White Lines" and Herbie Hancock's "Rock It"— a fusion that beautifully showcases the evolution of 80s dance music.
This volume includes the irresistible rhythm of Janet Jackson's "Nasty," and the unforgettable beat of Rob Base & DJ EZ-Rock's "It Takes Two." There's the innovative fusion of rock and rap in Run-DMC's "Walk This Way," and the pioneering electro-funk sound of Herbie Hancock's "Rock It." The unforgettable melody of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam's "I Wonder If I Take You Home" and the ultimate party anthem of Salt N Pepa's "Push It" ensure the mix embodies the essence of 80s dance music.
Laid Back's "White Horse" and George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" deliver doses of synthesized beats that characterize the era, while Prince's "D.M.S.R." offers a taste of his unique fusion style. Lastly, Sugar Hill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" serves as a reminder of rap's humble beginnings before it exploded in the following decade.
Each track in this compilation adds a unique flavor to the mix, crafting a rich and immersive 80s dance music experience. So, put on your dancing shoes, and enjoy this nostalgic trip back to the era that changed dance music forever.
 Until the next time...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 3
Genre: 80’s Dance
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:13:53
1. Janet Jackson - Nasty (Select Mix Remix)
2. Karyn White - The Way You Love Me (Select Mix Remix)
3. Rob Base & DJ EZ-Rock - It Takes Two (Select Mix Remix)
4. Grandmaster Flash - White Lines (Ultimix)
5. Herbie Hancock - Rock It (Ultimix)
6. Run-DMC - Walk This Way (Select Mix Remix)
7. Newcleus - Jam On It (Ultimix)
8. Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Extended Version)
9. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - I Wonder If I Take You Home (Select Mix)
10. Midnight Star - No Parking On The Dancefloor (Ultimix)
11. Salt N Pepa - Push It (Select Mix)
12. Cameo - Word Up (Ultimix)
13. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative (Ultimix)
14. The Jets - Crush On You (Select Mix Remix)
15. Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Ultimix)
16. Breakfast Club - Right On Track (Ultimix)
17. D Train - You're The One For Me (Hot Classics Remix)
18. Chaka Khan - I Feel for You (Hot Classics Remix)
19. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage (Hot Classics Remix)
20. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby (Select Mix)
21. Laid Back - White Horse (Ultimix)
22. George Clinton - Atomic Dog (Hot Classics Remix)
23. Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock - Joy And Pain (Ultimix)
24. Prince - D.M.S.R. (Melo D EDIT)
25. Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Select Mix)
26. Young MC - Bust A Move (Select Mix)
27. Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina (Ultimix)
28. Sugar Hill Gang - Rapper's Delight (Select Mix)
29. Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five - The Message (Original Mix)
30. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love (Retro Shock Mix)