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Debbie Harry + Blondie | The Diva Series

Blondie is an American New Wave and Punk band formed in the late 70s by frontwoman Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. While their first two albums performed well in the UK and Australia, they were largely considered an underground band in the US. It wasn't until the release of "Parallel Lines" in 1978 and several single releases that varied in the US and UK that the group struck gold with the massively successful disco-infused "Heart Of Glass."
Shortly after, everyone's focus was on the lead singer Debbie Harry who soon became a fixture at Studio 54 and one of several muses for Andy Warhol. In performances, she could easily glide between sexy and sensual to outright punk and don't give a fuck. For a queer boy like me, she was the main fixture next to Chrissie Hynde hung up on my bedroom wall as I entered high school. She was one of my idols. In fact, "Eat To the Beat" is one of my all-time favorite albums that I'd play religiously until I wore it out and had to purchase a new copy.
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This tribute to Debbie Harry and Blondie focuses on the group's career as well as Ms. Harry's solo work. I've taken the best of the remixes from various official collections released over the years and disregarded the worst. Then I pulled in more recent releases along with a few bootlegs to paint a complete picture of her and the band's work, as it pertains to the dancefloor.
Love her or hate her, Debbie Harry is the consummate DIVA who paved the way for many female artists. It is with complete love and devotion that Party Favorz recognizes those achievements and inducts the one and only Debbie Harry into the Diva Hall of Fame.
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   Album: Debbie Harry + Blondie | The Diva Series  
   Genre: House, Dance, Club
   Year: 2018
   Total Time: 02:11:11
Backfired (Bruce Forest & Frank Heller Remix)
Rapture (DJ Agent 86 Remix)
Atomic (Diddy's 12'' Mix)
French Kissin' In The USA (12'')
Dreaming (The Sub-Urban Dream Mix)
Long Time (Eric Kupper Remix)
Two Times Blue (The Stonebridge Vocal)
Good Boys (Giorgio Moroder Extended Mix)
Union City Blue (Diddy's Power & Passion Mix)
I Want That Man (Almighty Mix)
Heart Of Glass (Shep Pettibone Remix)
I Can See Clearly (D-Remix)
New York New York (Armand Van Helden Long Version) [with Moby]
In Love With Love (London Extended Mix)
Fun (Eric Kupper Disco Remix)
Rush Rush (Sandy Turnbull Mix)
The Tide Is High (Sand Dollar Mix)
Maria (Soul Solution Full Remix)
Command & Obey (The Barry Harris Remix) [with Groove Thing]
Call Me (Joe Gauthreaux Summer of Love Mix)
Nothing Is Real But The Girl (Danny Tenaglia Club Mix)

Shirley Manson + Garbage | The Diva Series

If you were into alternative rock in the 90s (and who wasn't) or were bouncing off the walls at raves popping up all over the globe, then you were likely a big fan of Garbage. The group formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1993 and featured Scottish-born Shirley Manson and Americans Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig. They have sold over 17 million albums worldwide.¹
While every member was instrumental in the composition and creation of all their songs, it was the charismatic and outspoken Shirley Manson who was not only the lead vocalist but the focal point behind these veteran players. Often sought out for interviews, Manson was not demure in her opinions on a variety of subjects in frank language.
Manson likely is indebted to women like Debbie Harry (Blondie), Chrissie Hynde (Pretenders), and to a certain extent Wendy O. Williams (Plasmatics). Much like these leading ladies, they controlled the narrative, led all-male bands, and embodied female empowerment.
Shirley Manson is the defacto Diva's DIVA of a different stripe. The remixes of the group's biggest tracks (save a couple) are fairly dark and embody the changing musical landscape in the '90s when a variety of sub-genres of house music were springing up.
While hindsight is 20/20, listening to the blistering drum and bass of Crystal Method's remix of "I Think I'm Paranoid" and Felix Da Housecat's remix of "Androgyny" it sounds like the focus was more on the remixer than the actual songs themselves. Then again, if you were all hopped up on X at the time, you likely didn't care.
Collectively, I've covered the period when Garbage was at its peak. These remixes paved the way for many of the styles we hear today and frankly could fit easily into any modern-day set.
Being one of my all-time favorite groups (along with the influencers mentioned above), Party Favorz is thrilled to induct Shirley Manson and Garbage into the Diva Hall of Fame. Enjoy!
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¹Garbage (Band), from Wikipedia
   Album: Shirley Manson + Garbage | The Diva Series  
   Genre: House, D&B, Techno, Trance
   Year: 2018
   Total Time: 01:40:55
No. 1 Crush (Nellee Hooper Mix)
Sex Is Not The Enemy (Naughty Vocal)
Shut Your Mouth (Ken Reay Mix)
I Think I'm Paranoid (Crystal Method Extended Mix)
Androgyny (Thee Glitz Mix) (by Felix Da Housecat)
Breaking Up The Girl (Brothers In Rhythm Therapy Mix)
Stupid Girl (Tee's Freeze Club)
You Look So Fine (Eric Kupper Deep Drama Mix)
Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!) (MaUVe's Dark Vocal Mix)
Milk (Rabbit In The Moon Got It Mix)
Queer (Rabbit In The Moon Heftybag Mix)
When I Grow Up (Danny Tenaglia's Club Mix)
Special (Brothers In Rhythm Mix)
Push It (Victor Calderone Remix)
The World Is Not Enough (Chilled Out Remix)
Special (Rickidy Raw R+B Mix)
Only Happy When It Rains (Scenester Remix)

Kelly Rowland | The Diva Series

Party Favorz has inducted Beyoncé and Destiny's Child into the Diva Hall of Fame. However, this doesn't paint the full picture of the continued success of DC's members. Kelly Rowland was an original member of Destiny's Child but also had a great deal of success on her own.
In between albums, she released her debut "Simply Deep" which included the massively successful duet with Nelly titled "Dilemma." The album went on to sell 2.5 million copies. After the members of Destiny's Child disbanded in 2006, she released her second album "Ms. Kelly" which spun out the hits "Like This" and "Work."
It wasn't until she collaborated with David Guetta on the massive worldwide hit "When Love Takes Over" that she began to dabble in the EDM scene. Her third album "Here I Am" spawned the worldwide hit "Commander" as well as the R&B/Hip-Hop #1 "Motivation."
Soon after, she collaborated with multiple producers in the dance music scene generating additional international club hits. While Kelly continues to work and/or make appearances on television, we hope that she continues her long successful streak in the dance music scene. Her vocal abilities are second to none and with the expanding sub-genres in house music, there is more than enough to fit her style.
It is with great pleasure that Party Favorz inducts Ms. Kelly Rowland into the Diva Hall of Fame. Enjoy!
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There is a change in the track listing from the original post.
   Album: Kelly Rowland – The Diva Series  
   Genre: Club, Dance, Circuit
   Year: 2018
   Total Time: 01:35:56
Dilemma (Craig Knight & Craig Holden Remix) [with Nelly]
Kelly Rowland - What A Feeling (Extended Mix) [with Alex Gaudino]
It's The Way You Love Me (Extended Club Version) [with David Guetta]
Kelly Rowland - Summer Dreaming 2012 (Extended Mix) [with Project B]
Motivation (Ill Factor & Linney Remix) [feat. Lil Wayne]
Comeback (Karmatronic Remix)
Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over (Original Mix) [with David Guetta]
Commander (Extended Mix) [with David Guetta]
Forever And A Day (Antoine Clamaran Extended Mix)
Daylight (Joey Negro Club Mix)
Like This (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Club Mix) [with Eve]
Commander (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) [with David Guetta]
Still In Love With My Ex (Chris Cox Club Anthem)
Down For Whatever (Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Club Mix)
Work (Freemasons Club Mix)
Can't Nobody (Maurice's Nu Soul Club Mix)
 

Destiny's Child | The House Sessions

Painting a picture of Destiny's Child dance history would not be complete without the soulful renditions of their tracks. This is where Maurice Joshua comes into the picture. Much like his contemporaries Frankie Knuckles, Todd Terry, Louie Vega, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, and Eric Kupper to name a few, Joshua had been producing and remixing tracks since the 80s.
In addition to his work with Destiny's Child, he was the favored remixer for another Diva Hall of Fame inductee Kim English. His relationship with Beyoncé was often compared to that of Mariah Carey and David Morales in that she would often re-sing her parts to accompany his garage-house remixes. This is readily apparent on his remix for Bills, Bills, Bills recorded live where Beyoncé adlibs many of the vocals not included in the original track, much like Mariah did in her earlier work with Morales.
Several of the more popular remixes attributed to Digital Black-N-Groove is an alias Joshua used to produce more club-ready remixes that were the flip-opposite of the Nu Soul style he was known for.
To cover all facets of the DC era, Party Favorz is proud to present to you Destiny Child's House Sessions. Enjoy!
   Album: Destiny’s Child – The House Sessions     Genre: Garage House   Year: 2018   Total Time: 01:29:03
Illusions (Destiny Club Mix)
Bug A Boo (Maurice's Xclusive Bug A Boo Club Mix)
Survivor (Digital Black-N-Groove Club Mix)
Soldier (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix)
Lose My Breath (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix)
Nasty Girl (Maurice Joshua Nu Soul Mix)
No, No, No (Camdino Soul Extended Remix)
Say My Name (Maurice's Last Days Of Disco Millennium Mix)
Cater 2 U (Maurice Joshua Mix)
Emotion (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix)
So Good (Digital Black-N-Groove Club Mix)
Independent Women (Maurice's Independent Man Remix)
Girl (Maurice's U GO GIRL Vocal Mix)
Bills, Bills, Bills (Maurice's Xclusive Livegig Mix)
Jumpin' Jumpin' (Maurice's Retro Club Mix)
Stand Up 4 love (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix)

Destiny’s Child | The House Sessions

Painting a picture of Destiny's Child dance history would not be complete without the soulful renditions of their tracks. This is where Maurice Joshua comes into the picture. Much like his contemporaries Frankie Knuckles, Todd Terry, Louie Vega, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, and Eric Kupper to name a few, Joshua had been producing and remixing tracks since the 80s.
In addition to his work with Destiny's Child, he was the favored remixer for another Diva Hall of Fame inductee Kim English. His relationship with Beyoncé was often compared to that of Mariah Carey and David Morales in that she would often re-sing her parts to accompany his garage-house remixes. This is readily apparent on his remix for Bills, Bills, Bills recorded live where Beyoncé adlibs many of the vocals not included in the original track, much like Mariah did in her earlier work with Morales.
Several of the more popular remixes attributed to Digital Black-N-Groove is an alias Joshua used to produce more club-ready remixes that were the flip-opposite of the Nu Soul style he was known for.
To cover all facets of the DC era, Party Favorz is proud to present to you Destiny Child's House Sessions. Enjoy!
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   Album: Destiny’s Child – The House Sessions  
   Genre: Garage House
   Year: 2018
   Total Time: 01:29:03
Illusions (Destiny Club Mix)
Bug A Boo (Maurice's Xclusive Bug A Boo Club Mix)
Survivor (Digital Black-N-Groove Club Mix)
Soldier (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix)
Lose My Breath (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix)
Nasty Girl (Maurice Joshua Nu Soul Mix)
No, No, No (Camdino Soul Extended Remix)
Say My Name (Maurice's Last Days Of Disco Millennium Mix)
Cater 2 U (Maurice Joshua Mix)
Emotion (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix)
So Good (Digital Black-N-Groove Club Mix)
Independent Women (Maurice's Independent Man Remix)
Girl (Maurice's U GO GIRL Vocal Mix)
Bills, Bills, Bills (Maurice's Xclusive Livegig Mix)
Jumpin' Jumpin' (Maurice's Retro Club Mix)
Stand Up 4 love (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix)

Destiny’s Child | The Diva Series

If you've been paying attention, you would have realized that Destiny's Child would be the next inductee into the Diva Hall of Fame. DC was originally an all-female quartet called Girl's Tyme, which was formed in 1990. With minor success, they eventually signed with Columbia and became known as Destiny's Child. Managed by Mathew Knowles (father to Beyoncé), much tension was generated within the group due to the emphasis on his daughter and another member Kelly Rowland making for a revolving door that eventually whittled down to a trio and the most successful lineup of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams.
The group garnered a top 10 hit after a remix of their first single "No, No, No" by Wyclef Jean which put them on the map. The release of their second album "The Writings on the Wall" generated the number-one singles "Bills, Bills, Bills" and "Say My Name" firmly solidifying their move from minor players to superstardom.
Since Beyoncé has already been inducted multiple times into the Diva Hall of Fame, it's only fitting to acknowledge that from where she first achieved success. Destiny's Child has sold over 60 million albums worldwide and is ranked as one of the most successful trios of all time. Billboard also has them ranked as the 90th most successful dance club artists of all time; all the more reason for their induction.
This tribute set focuses on heavier club anthems we all know and love while a second set will feature the housed-up versions of their popular hits. Without further ado, please give a rousing applause for the long overdue induction of Destiny's Child into the Diva Hall of Fame.
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   Album: Destiny's Child – The Diva Series  
   Genre: Club, Dance, Circuit
   Year: 2018
   Total Time: 01:22:24
Lose My Breath (HQ² Dream Mix)
Emotion (Victor Calderone A.M. Mix)
Survivor (Victor Calderone Club Mix)
Stand Up For Love (Junior Roxy Anthem)
Girl (Junior Vasquez Club Dub)
Jumpin' Jumpin' (Digital Black N Groove Club Mix)
Say My Name (Digital Black & Groove Club Mix)
Lose My Breath (Peter Rauhofer's Breathless Club Mix)
Bootylicious (Richard Vission's V-Quest)
Cater 2 U (Chad Jack´s Club Mix)
Bills, Bills, Bills (Digital Black-N-Groove Club Mix)
Independent Women Part I (Victor Calderone Club Mix)

TLC | The Diva Series

TLC which consisted of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas and was formed in Atlanta, Georgia (what up ATL) in 1990, is the ultimate all-girl group from the '90s that was only 2nd to the Spice Girls in worldwide popularity and hit singles. They beat them in the latter. which consisted of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas and were formed in Atlanta, Georgia (what up ATL) in 1990.
With massive hits like "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg," "Baby-Baby-Baby," "What About Your Friends," "Creep," "Waterfalls," "No Scrubs," and "Unpretty" these ladies were near unstoppable during the '90s. They amassed 9 top-10 hits with four of them going to number one. They've sold 65 million records worldwide (only second to Spice Girls) and wracked up 4 Grammy Awards, 5 MTV Video Music Awards, and 4 Soul Train Awards. They are also ranked as the 7th most successful act of the 1990s and still perform as a duo today after the death of Lisa Lopes.
The Ben Liebrand remix of "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg" is one of my all-time favorite party house tracks from the '90s and featured some of the best lyrics barring Salt "N' Pepa and Missy Elliot ever laid down.
Yo if I need it in the morning or the middle of the night
I ain't 2 proud 2 beg (no)
If the lovin' is strong then he got it goin' on and
I ain't 2 proud 2 beg (no)
2 inches or a yard rock hard or if it's saggin'
I ain't 2 proud 2 beg (no)
So it ain't like I'm braggin' just join the paddywagon cause
I ain't 2 proud 2 beg, I ain't 2 proud 2 beg
Party Favorz is more than tickled to finally induct these fabulous women into the Diva Hall of Fame. Shit, with all the infighting amongst themselves, the label and the establishment...they damn well earned it. HEY LADIES...welcome!
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   Album: TLC – The Diva Series  
   Genre: House Music, Hip Hop
   Year: 2018
   Total Time: 01:17:22
Creep (DARP Mix)
Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg (Ben Liebrand Club Mix)
Diggin' On You (CJ'S Club Mix)
No Scrubs (Chris ''The Greek'' Panaghi Remix)
Unpretty (Pumpin' Dolls Club Mix)
Diggin' On You (Soulpower Remix)
Baby Baby Baby (Extended Remix)
What About Your Friends (Extended Version)
Hat 2 Da Back (Extended Remix)
Get It Up (12'' Remix)
Hands Up (Richard X Extended Mix)
Red Light Special (DeToto) (Select Mix)
Waterfalls (DARP Remix)
Unpretty (Don't Look Any Further Remix)

En Vogue | The Diva Series

After the wildly successful dance-pop debut by Expose in the late 80s, commercial music began taking a detour right when Hip Hop started to mainstream to a wider audience. In 1990, En Vogue released their debut album "Born To Sing" which yielded the #2 hit "Hold On." As talented as these ladies (Terry Ellis, Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones) were, it wasn't clear if they had staying power.
Two years later that question was answered with the release of "Funky Divas" which yielded three top 10 hits "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)", "Giving Him Something He Can Feel", and "Free Your Mind." There was no doubt, these ladies dominated. With expectations running high, they finally released their third album "EV3" in 1996 which generated the top ten smash "Don't Let Go (Love)" but then dropped off shortly after.
It's possible that the long lapses between releases had a lot to do with their decline in popularity. I truly believe that the Clive Davis philosophy played a big role as well. That is to remix their hits for the dance floor to extend their presence in all facets of popular music. We'll see the same with another superstar all-girl Hip Hop group in a couple of days. The remixes were and still are a vital marketing tool for artists to reach as many fans as possible. It's not they didn't have any, but remixes appeared to be commissioned for non-hits off their albums.
Regardless, En Vogue has sold 20 million records worldwide and ranked as the 2nd most successful female groups of the 1990s with "Don't Let Go (Love)" and "Hold On" ranking as the #12 and #23 most successful girl group songs of all-time. ¹
In 2017, En Vogue (now consisting of Terry Ellis, Rhona Bennett, and Cindy Herron) released "Electric Cafe" and is still touring in support of their current and previous work. You can keep up with their latest at envoguemusic.com.
Party Favorz is proud to induct these talented ladies into the Diva Hall of Fame.
¹ En Vogue [Wikipedia]
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   Album: En Vogue – The Diva Series  
   Genre: House Music, Hip Hop
   Year: 2018
   Total Time: 01:14:16
Hold On (Hip Hop Remix)
My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) (Dominique Torti Remix)
Whatta Man (12'' Danny D Mix) [with Salt 'N' Pepa]
You Don't Have To Worry (Frankie Knuckles Classic Club Mix)
Love Don't Love You (Remix 1)
Free Your Mind (Tommy's Spoiled Brat Mix)
Give It Up, Turn It Loose (Kevin's Extended R&B Mix)
Whatever (Mousse T. Radio Mix)
Runaway Love (Extended Version)
Hip Hop Lover (Hip Hop Remix)
Strange (Steve ''Silk'' Hurley House Remix)
Lies (New Jack Remix)
Hold On (Tuff Jam Classic Garage Remix)
Don't Let Go (Love) (Jacked Club Mix)

Dolly Parton | The Diva Series

Party Favorz has covered every major DIVA recording artist that has topped Billboards Dance Club Charts over the past 30 years, the majority of which are included in its Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists chart where Madonna reigns supreme.
I've also completed tributes to other artists whose music wasn't necessarily intended for the dance floor but was remixed by devoted fans because of their affection and stature as gay icons and their alliance with our community.
One such artist is the amazing Dolly Parton. The woman is a tour de force and needs no introduction. She's a country singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist who has won multiple American Country Music Awards, Grammy's, Emmy's, American Music Awards, and Academy nominations to name a few.
She's often imitated but never duplicated and rivals another diva inducted into the hall of fame for her business acumen and longevity. It is with much admiration, love, and respect that Party Favorz honors the one and only Ms. Dolly Parton into the Diva Hall of Fame. Enjoy!
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   Album: Dolly Parton – The Diva Series  
   Genre: Dance Music
   Year: 2018
   Total Time: 53:44:00
Jolene (Kygo Remix)
Baby I'm Burnin' (Disco Mix)
Downtown (Chris' Disco Mix)
Potential New Boyfriend (Long Version)
Walking on Sunshine (Mark Kamin's Harder Mix)
Two Doors Down (Boy Wunder Mix)
9 to 5 (Club Mix)
Peace Train (Junior's Arena Anthem)

Disco Cherry

It's Friday, which means it's DISCO time! From Nu Disco and Funk to Soulful, Rap, and Space Disco, Disco Cherry has everything you need to get your boogie on.
I need to make a correction to previous statements over the years (and recently) about "My Imagination" by Ceevox. This is in fact, a remake of the Soul classic "Imagination" by Gladys Knight & the Pips from the early 70's. I'm bringing that up because I mistakingly stated that the recent rework by Dirty Disco and Debby Holiday was a remake of the Ceevox classic when in fact it is not. It wasn't until I was serviced the full set of remixes and heard the original Dirty Disco "classic disco" remix that it dawned on me what the song was. Kudos to Ceevox for totally reworking the track from its original origins and to Debby Holiday for updating the song in its original form as well as the Ceevox version. That's a lot of explaining but it bugs me when I miss something as vital as this. I'm a HUGE early 70's soul fan and why I never put the two together until now is beyond me.
Many of these tracks will sound familiar to you as the artists have lifted beats and sample from works of previous generations but there are several straight up full reworks of the originals. Aside from "Imagination" Barry Harris updates the Cerrone classic "Supernature" in its full 11:30 glory while adding his own special brand to the song. While working on a new Diva Series I stumbled on the updated classic "Heart Of Glass" by Blondie from a few years ago. I have to say, this is hands down the best rework of this song EVER! Unfortunately, it wouldn't work on the forthcoming (cat out of the bag) Debbie Harry + Blondie Diva Hall of Fame set I'm putting together but is perfect here.
I also close the set out with a House update of the classic rock song "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones. This is one of my all-time favorite songs by one of my all-time favorite bands featuring the blistering backing vocals by Merry Clayton. It was so well done that to leave it off would be a criminal offense if not a felony.
As promised, I've got a slew of new Diva Series for you folks over the upcoming weeks. There are so many that I'll start dropping them on Sunday and release one every other day after that.
It looks like a fantastic spring weekend for us and I hope Disco Cherry puts some light in your life as well. Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album: Disco Cherry
Genre: Nu Disco, Funk, Soulful, Rap, Space Disco
Year: 2018
Total Time: 01:55:25
Mousse T. feat. Taz & Inaya Day - Rock The Mic (Kon Remix)
Dirty Disco feat. Debby Holiday - Imagination (Special 12'' Disco Classic Remix)
Kanomarli - Shake A Little Funk (Frank's Structured Approach House Mix)
HP Vince, Dave Leatherman - All Night Long (Nu Disco Mix)
Disco Incorporated - Fire Groove (Original Mix)
Babert - Boogie Oogie (Original Mix)
The Soultrend Orchestra feat. Groovy Sistas - 84 King Street (DJ Meme Back to Paradise Remix)
Purple Disco Machine - Let The Music Play (Original Mix)
Fray Bentos - Body Down (Original Mix)
Re-Tide, Woody Bianchi - Changes (Original Mix)
Brooklyn Express - Change Position (88) (Dr Packer Edit)
ATFC & David Penn - Hipcats (Extended Mix)
Block & Crown, Chris Marina - Risin (Original Mix)
Serge Funk - Can't Get Enough (Original Mix)
Belezamusica - Running Away (Dr Packer Remix)
Dr Packer, Casual Connection - Rollerskating Jam (Disco Rap Mix)
Re-Tide - Piano Lover (Original Mix)
Serge Funk, Micky More, Andy Tee - Runaway (Micky More & Andy Tee Mix)
Cerrone - Supernature (Barry Harris 2018 Monster Mix)
Blondie - Heart Of Glass (Rob Garza Remix)
RS - Give Me Shelter (V's Uncovered Mix)

Winter EDM Sessions 2018

Holy Cow! Dance Club music is FINALLY transitioning back to its original purpose with some of the most fantastic tracks pouring out. It became readily clear to me when I was mixing Candy Crush in January that the music selection is abnormally good for this time of year and has continued the trend with Winter EDM Sessions. I can't explain it other than the amount of diversity in releases and genres, spot-on vocals, and generally toe-tapping, finger-snapping, booty-shaking ear candy that I can blare through my car speakers while going 70 mph down highway 85 (not recommended for inexperienced drivers and those averse to getting ticketed). Then again, it helps when spring arrives early and many of the songs lend themselves to top contenders for summer hits.
Speaking of summer, Tom Keller's "Everybody Knows My Name" was released in mid-December of last year. I immediately fell in love with the song but felt the summer vibes were not a good fit for its early release, so I sat on it. There are a wide variety of mixes included with the release. I relented and used the Felipe Angel big room remix on the Winter Edition pt. 1 in January and am now pushing the original version in this set. Why? Because I believe in this track and think it has the potential to be a summer sleeper hit. I've also scheduled the Chat Noir remix for the upcoming chill set I've got planned. You can stream these tracks now on Spotify. The minute you hear the jangly guitar, you're gonna be hooked!
This entire set is packed (literally) with a ton of floor scorchers. Some are currently climbing Billboard's Club Dance chart, while others are waiting their turn. Azure's "Too Late" and Dua Lipa's latest "IDGAF" go hand in hand and are modern-day versions of "I Will Survive." Keala Settle's "This Is Me" is an empowering track from the musical "The Greatest Showman" while Rita Ora's "Anywhere" is yet another gem from the gifted singer who frankly is getting the shaft at Top 40 despite her knack for working with stellar DJ's, writers and producers and impeccable vocals.
Zedd's "The Middle" needs no introduction because it's already blowing up everywhere. Dominique Young Unique's "Karate" is one to watch. The Hoxton Whores deliver a fresh mainstream tech-house remix that fits well with her fast sexy delivery. 90's alternative hero Beck is back with the summer jam "Up All Night" in what is quite possibly his most accessible track in a while. The feel-good nature of the song will have you up on your feet the minute he dips into the verse.
Troye Sivan's latest "My My My" gets the Barry Harris treatment and what a stellar remix! Once again, it's got summer written all over it as Harris turns it into an uplifting house track. Speaking of Barry Harris; He practically saved Justin Timberlake's "Filthy" with his dirty grunge trap mix making you forget this is basically Sexy Back part two. Party Favorz is a huge fan of Justin but it's time for him to branch out. Perhaps some new production partners? I'm not the only one saying it so don't hate on me.
Finally, the next Billboard number one is going to come from Basstoy (a.k.a. Mark Pichiotti) and the rework of his 1999 hit "Runnin" with Dana Divine. We've got the slamming Dave Aude "2014" remix here but be on the lookout for the super HOT MSC remix as well. I see even bigger things for this song the second time around.
Finally, the Winter EDM Sessions feels more like a Spring Break mix than some meandering dark semi-hit set from the recent past. Given the current political climate, maybe that's just what we need to unwind. I've noticed that Disco Dust, released in November, has consistently remained in the top ten on this site, which indicates that many of you have an itch. The good news is that I'll be back next week to scratch it [grin]. Until then...ENJOY!
Album: Winter EDM Sessions
Genre: EDM, House, Club, Dance
Year: 2018
Total Time: 02:07:02
EJ - I Don't Know (StoneBridge & Damien Hall Epic Mix)
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Winter Edition 2018 Volume 2

The Winter Edition 2018 pt.2 is ON FIRE! That's about all the excitement I can muster up at the moment. This flu-crap has really kicked my ass. I expect to be taking next week (possibly two) off to get myself caught up.
In the meantime, ya'll have more than enough to keep yourselves busy. Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album: Winter Edition 2018 pt. 2
Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Music
Year: 2018
Total Time: 02:312:06
Kesha - This Is Me (The Constellasians Anthem Remix)
Rihanna - Consideration (Isak Salazar & Erick Ibiza New York Mix)
Gerina - Remedy (Joe Gauthreaux & Leanh Remix)
Camila Cabello - Havana (Sagi Kariv Remix)
Ralphi Rosario feat. Donna Blakely - Cold (Folsom Street Club Mix)
MK - 17 (Guy Scheiman Remix)
Maxim Leity - I Got The Force (Original Mix)
Tony Moran feat. Kimberly Davis - You're Good For Me (Mauro Mozart Mixshow)
DJ Aron feat. Beth Sacks - Imagine (Javier Lameiro Extended Rework)
Anggun - What We Remember (Love To Infinity Club Mix)
Gwen Stefani feat. Pharrell - Yummy (Pumpkin Spice & Joe Pacheco Presto Remix)
Nadel Paris - Ooh La La La (Ale Amaral Remix)
Dua Lipa - New Rules (Alexander Club Mix)
Jay Roecker feat. Jedidiah Breeze - Don't Give Up On Love (Dirty Disco Pillow Biters Remix)
Niiko & Swae feat. Celine Farach - Run This Town (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
Dan Thomas pres. Reiss Harrison - Sex On Fire (Club Mix)
Cher - Believe (Barry Harris EDM Drum A Dub Remix)
Black Stereo Faith - I'm Too Sexy (Tom Stephan Mix)
Dirty Disco feat. Brenda Reed - Absolutely Not (Eagle Houston Remix)
Steven Redant - This Promise (Edson Pride Babylon Remix)
Dada Nada - We Can Feel It (Chris Cox Club Mix)
Ed Sheeran - Perfect (Dario Xavier Club Mix)
Dua Lipa - IDGAF (Barry Harris Remix)
Kylie Minogue - Dancing (Barry Harris Remix)