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Avicii Remembered: A Dance Music Tribute to His Unforgettable Legacy

When it comes to the titans of electronic dance music, one name that always echoes in our hearts is Avicii. Known for his distinct flair of blending melodies with pulsating beats, Avicii left us all too soon in April 2018. Here at Party Favorz, it's more than just about the beats—it's about honoring the creative geniuses who have shaped dance floors around the world. Today, we pay homage with a special tribute dance mix that takes you on a sentimental journey through Avicii's remarkable career.
Crafting Masterpieces: The Songs That Defined Avicii
One of Avicii's earliest triumphs was "My Feelings For You," a collaboration with Sebastien Drums. The original mix put both artists on the EDM map and showed the industry a new approach to harmonizing rhythms and melodies. It was fresh, invigorating, and signaled the arrival of a new musical savant.
Who could forget Avicii's imprint on Coldplay's "A Sky Full Of Stars"? Avicii transformed the original tune into an anthemic journey fit for any festival stage. The track masterfully encapsulated his ability to transcend genres while preserving the soul of the original song.
Then there's "Levels," with vocals by Etta James. Here, the DJ Markell & Allex Franko remix gives this classic tune a fresh spin, fusing the iconic vocals with euphoric dance beats. The song not only topped the charts but also became an anthem for an entire generation of electronic music lovers.
Operating under his alias Tim/Berg, "Bromance (The Love You Seek)," featuring vocals by Amanda Wilson, was a game-changer in Avicii's career. The song seamlessly merged heartfelt lyrics with the uplifting energy that is the hallmark of great dance music.
The emotional depth of "Silhouettes," with vocals by Salem Al Fakir, demonstrated Avicii's ability to craft complex arrangements while touching on themes of change and metamorphosis. It was a musical tapestry that revealed a more intimate side of the artist.
"I Could Be The One," a partnership with Nicky Romero featuring vocals by Noonie Bao, captivated audiences with its catchy lyrics and beat, defining Avicii's signature style of melodic house music. It was more than a track; it was a statement of artistic identity.
Last but certainly not least, "Wake Me Up," featuring vocals by Aloe Blacc, became a global phenomenon. The song showcased Avicii's genre-blending prowess, infusing country elements with dance rhythms to create a cross-over masterpiece.
The Tribute Mix: Celebrating a Phenomenal Legacy
Our special tribute mix isn't just a compilation; it's a heartfelt dedication to a musical genius taken too soon. The set weaves through these career-defining tracks, reminding us not only of Avicii's talent but also of the joy and unity his music continues to bring to dance floors worldwide. As we blend the beats and rhythms, each transition is a nod to his unique ability to make people feel alive through music.
Avicii's work has left an indelible imprint not just on electronic dance music but on global pop culture. This tribute mix aims to encapsulate the emotions, the highs, and yes, the levels, that his music has taken us through over the years.
While words can hardly capture the magic that was Avicii, it's through music that we find our most fitting tribute. As we navigate through each iconic track, we're reminded of the footprints he's left in our musical hearts. For those who've been following Party Favorz, you know how deeply we respect those who've made an impact on dance music. Avicii's legacy is one that will continue to resonate through the ages, just like the unforgettable melodies he created.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
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   Album: Wake Me Up | Avicii Legacy Tribute  
   Genre: EDM
   Year: 2018
   Total Time: 1:27:35:00
1. The Days (Extended Mix) [Vocals by Robbie Williams]
2. For A Better Day (KSHMR Remix) [Vocals by Alex Ebert]
3. Lonely Together (Dirty Werk & Country Club Martini Crew...

Dance Music For the Masses [D M M]

Hey folks, let’s cut to the chase. I know I said I was stepping back for a bit, but the dance music scene isn’t slowing down, and neither are we. So, here’s another killer set, D M M [Dance Music For the Masses]. Think of it as the cooler cousin to our Spring Break 2018 set. It’s a 2.5-hour ride through what’s genuinely worth listening to right now. I’ve gone through it a few times to make sure everything's on point. No fluff, no filler.
What’s In the Mix?
You've got a blend of tracks that cover all corners of dance music. Joe Stone and Cr3on’s "Is It Really Love" is in there, and it’s a smooth starter. It's got a vibe that’s hard to pin down, somewhere between Future House and your standard dance track. It sets the mood without trying too hard, you know?
And speaking of setting moods, Dua Lipa’s “IDGAF” gets a remix treatment that takes it to a whole new level. Charlie Lane and Jason Reilly knew what they were doing. It's not just a remix; it's like they reinvented the wheel without making it square.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh8b8x9o1qI
Ever listened to Years & Years' "Sanctify" by OffSet? If you haven’t, you’re missing out. OffSet takes a soulful track and twists it into something you'd want to hear at a club at 1 a.m. It's got complexity without being pretentious—a tough line to walk in dance music.
Also, shoutout to M-22 and Medina's "First Time." This track sits right in the sweet spot between Future House and Tech House. It's versatile, making it a good fit whether you're chilling at home or letting loose on the dance floor.
Oh, and if you're into the mainstream stuff, David Guetta and Sia’s "Flames" gets a Pink Panda makeover that's worth a listen. It’s the same song you know and love, but with a little extra something that just clicks.
Wrapping It Up
Look, there's more I could say, but the playlist speaks for itself. All these tracks, whether original or remixed, come from people who live and breathe dance music. So give D M M [Dance Music For the Masses] a spin and let the beats talk.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album: D M M [Dance Music For the Masses]
Genre: EDM, Dance, Club
Year: 2018
Total Time: 02:31:22
Joe Stone vs. Cr3on - Is It Really Love (Extended Mix)
Dua Lipa - IDGAF (Charlie Lane & Jason Reilly Remix)
RAYE feat. Mabel & Stefflon Don - Cigarette (Danny Dove Club Edit)
Jax Jones feat. Ina Wroldson vs. iiO - Breathe (Raptured) (Ultimix by DJ Strobe)
PNAU - Go Bang (KC Lights Extended Remix)
Nightcrawlers x John Reid feat. Big Narstie - Push The Feeling (Selekio In Da House Extended)
Luciana & Nytrix - Trouble (Black Caviar Extended Remix)
Years & Years - Sanctify (OffSet Remix)
Bazzi - Mine (Vice Extended)
Craig David feat. Bastille - I Know You (Nathan C Remix)
Hayley Kiyoko - Curious (Joe Maz Mixshow)
Cash Cash feat. Nikki Vaianna - Jewel (Dannic Extended Remix)
George Ezra - Paradise (Bakermat Remix)
Kylie - Dancing (Anton Powers Remix)
Janelle Monae - Make Me Feel (EDX's Dubai Skyline Extended Mix)
Louisa Johnson feat. 2Chainz - Yes (Zac Samuel Extended Mix)
Miguel feat. Travis Scott - Sky Walker (Niko The Kid Extended Remix)
Bleona - Wicked Love (Dave Aude Extended Remix)
Troye Sivan - My My My! (Country Club Martini Crew Extended Remix)
Janieck - Does It Matter (Extended Mix)
Sabrina Carpenter & Jonas Blue - Alien (M-22 Remix)
David Guetta & Sia - Flames (Pink Panda Extended Mix)
Rooverb, Alan Crown & Alicia Madison - Insanity (Suyano Extended Remix)
Sigala & Paloma Faith - Lullaby (Sigala Festival Remix)
NF - Let You Down (HBz Bounce Remix)
Zack Martino - Hold On To Me (Extended Mix)
M-22 feat. Medina - First Time (Extended Mix)
Bebe Rexha feat. Florida Georgia Line - Meant To Be (Apollo Remix)
David Guetta, Martin Garrix & Brooks - Like I Do (Original)
Perfecto Allstarz x Freejak - Reach Up (Extended Mix)
Armand Van Helden vs.

Bionic Boogie

I've been working on Bionic Boogie for the better part of two weeks. It's a combination of Nu Disco, House Music, Gospel House, Soulful House, Funk, and re-worked Disco Classics that will help ease you into Summer!
The original set was coming in over 2 hours+ and something didn't quite sit right with me after repeated listens. I went back to surgically remove some tunes but that still wasn't working. Finally, I cut 1/3 of the fat, trimming it down to a more manageable 80 minutes.
Because of the excise, expect the set to take a noticeable turn after the third song. The switch up was my intention to keep folks engaged, if not surprised. Let's just say that the song "Freedom" by Disco Incorporated is NOT what you'd expect it to be. In fact, there was a recent viral tweet about a certain megaband whose music was not danceable. In all honesty, their music was never intended for dance floors but Deep Dish got there first and you sure as shit can dance to this updated re-work; that's all I'm sayin.
With the trims I made to this set, I may have enough to go back and put together another Trash Disco set for all of the hardcore disco-fanatics (like myself) at a later date. I'm not making any promises but it's definitely on my radar.
In other news, getting back into Spotify does not look promising. I've identified the issue but my podcast host Podbean prefers to play dumb and then refers me to Spotify who then refers me back to Podbean in a vicious circle of stupidity that I really don't have time for. I'd be shocked if this ever gets resolved and I have no plans on expending all of my energy trying to fix the issue. If it happens, I'll let you know but I wouldn't hold my breath.
That's all I got for this weekend. As new tracks continue to roll in, expect a new Dance Club set in the coming weeks. Until then...ENJOY!
Album: Bionic Boogie
Genre: Nu Disco, House Music, Gospel House, Funk, Disco Classics
Year: 2018
Total Time: 01:20:41
ATFC feat. Lisa Millett - Bad Habit (Dr. Packer Remix)
Swing Kings - Bumping The Funk (Original Mix)
The Cube Guys & David Penn - Ah Feel Like Ahcid (Original Mix)
Disco Incorporated - Freedom (Good Vibes Mix)
Lisa Stansfield - Never Ever (Rob Hardt Extended Remix)
The Soup Dragons - I'm Free (Yam Who- & Alan Dixon Remix)
Danny Cruz - Life Saver (Original Mix)
Mistura feat. Bridgett Grace - Love To The Limit (Shur-i-kan Club Mix)
Dr. Packer - Baby You Make My (Original Mix)
Yuksek & Bertrand Burgalat - Icare (Yuksek Remix)
Soul Clap - Moov To Tha Beat (Original Mix)
Block & Crown - Frequency Freakin (Original Mix)
Todd Terry feat. Martha Wash & Jocelyn Brown - Keep On Jumping (Re-Tide's Disco Remix)
Peggy Gou - It Makes You Forget (Itgehane) (Original Mix)
Ferreck Dawn & Robosonic - In Arms (Extended Mix)
ATFC & David Penn - Hipcats (Extended Mix)
Sophie Lloyd feat. Dames Brown - Calling Out (7' Mix)

Spring Edition 2018 Volume 2

The Spring Edition 2018 pt. 2 is chock-full of big tribal beats, t-dance favorites, and fierce DIVAS! Overall, the set is more restrained than previous offerings which is an effort to mix things up a bit.
I'm releasing this set a week early because if I sit on it, I'll be tempted to add new things or muck-around with it which I hate doing when it's already perfection.
For the most part, I am musically spent at the moment. That is, we're at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to new tunes. Sure, there are few new dance-club releases that are surefire hits going into the summer but not near enough to justify a new release. Same goes with funky disco house. Truth is, folks have been digging on the Holiday Edition 2017 and Disco Dust for a while as the numbers for my latest releases are just now starting to inch up.
I get it, my output is generally way ahead of the charts and the clubs as I like to strike well before these tracks hit big. It takes several months for folks to catch-up.
From here, I think we're going to cool things down a bit and let all this new stuff I've already put out digest. There's more than enough new music to keep everyone entertained (distracted) for a while. I'll resume things once I enough selections start coming through again.
I have since moved everything over to our new host, which doesn't affect the operations of the site. I'll be tinkering around with the site and begin working with Spotify to see about getting the feed re-added to their listing. Basically, just general background stuff.
I want to give a shout-out to Paul B, Brad C., and Andy M. for their recent donations. They'are ALWAYS appreciated!
I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and as always...ENJOY!
Album: Spring Edition 2018 pt. 2
Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Music
Year: 2018
Total Time: 02:02:04
Lisa Stansfield - Never Ever (Mike Cruz Club Remix)
Rita Ora - Anywhere (Cristian Poow Club Mix)
Joe Bermudez feat. Louise Carver - Crazy Enough (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
Selena Gomez & Marshmello - Wolves (Edson Pride & Erick Fabbri Remix)
Enrique Iglesias - El Baño (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
Angie Stone - I Wish I Didn't Miss You (Alexander 2K18 Mix)
Winthrop Marcinak - We're All One (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
Tony Moran feat. Kimberly Davis - You're Good For Me (Barry Harris Ultra Mix)
Sigala & Paloma Faith - Lullaby (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
Kelly Clarkson - Love So Soft (Paulo & Luis Vazquez Remix)
Andra Day - Stand Up For Something (DrewG & Brian Cua Club Remix)
Jhud - Prayers For This World (DrewG. Anthem)
Rita Ora - Anywhere (Joe Gauthreaux & Leanh Remix)
Zedd feat. Maren Morris & Grey - The Middle (Guy Scheiman Club Mix)
Dirty Disco feat. Debby Holiday - Imagination (Barry Harris Mix)
Dirty Disco feat. Barbara Tucker - Precious Love (Dirty Disco Private Remix)
Mondo - Give Me Your Love (Extended)
LULA - Dreamer (Cajjmere Wray NYC Dub)
Laverne Cox - Beat For The Gods (Tom Stephan Mix)
Paris Hilton - I Need You (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
Kylie - Dancing (Toy Armada & DJ GRIND Anthem Remix)

Back 2 the 80’s Volume 2 | 80’s Dance Megamix

I'm back with of Back 2 the 80's pt. 2, a monster mix of classic dance hits from the era. I've got enough to likely make a third set and maybe even throw in a New Wave version as well. If I do, I'll post those later in the year.
Originally, this was going to be one giant 4-hour set but I decided to split it in two. When you're working with those many songs at once, mistakes are bound to happen. In this case, I duplicated the fantastic Gwen Guthrie #1 club classic "Ain't Nothin Goin on but the Rent." Maybe I just liked the song so much I used it twice LOL. Anyway, I didn't bother fixing it. I just wanted to ensure ya'll know I'm aware of the mistake.
I'll be back next week with a massive new set of something. I'm not saying what, so we'll just let it be a surprise. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. Until the next time...ENJOY!
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Album: Back 2 the 80’s pt. 2
Artists: Various
Genre: 80’s Dance
Length: 2:05:50
1. Chaka Khan - I Feel For You (Ultimix)
2. Cameo - Word Up (Ultimix)
3. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy (Ultimix)
4. Vanessa Williams - Right Stuff (Ultimix)
5. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - I Wonder If I Take You Home (Ultimix)
6. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl (Ultimix)
7. Donna Summer - This Time I Know It's For Real (Ultimix)
8. Bananarama - Venus (Hot Tracks Mix)
9. Miami Sound Machine - Conga (Ultimix)
10. Colonel Abrams - Trapped (Ben Liebrand Mix)
11. Grandmaster Flash - White Lines (Ultimix)
12. Midnight Star - No Parking On The Dancefloor (Ultimix)
13. Salt N' Pepa - Push It (Ultimix)
14. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative (Ultimix)
15. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love (Hot Tracks Mix)
16. Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body) (Ultimix)
17. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent (Mark S. Berry & Tony Prendatt 12'' Club Mix)
18. Jocelyn Brown - Love's Gonna Get You (Dance Mix)
19. Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You (Hot Tracks Mix)
20. Taylor Dayne - Prove Your Love (Ultimix)
21. Expose - Come Go With Me (Ultimix)
22. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love (Hot Tracks Mix)
23. Expose - Point of No Return (Ultimix)
24. E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Hot Tracks Mix)
25. Stacey Q - Two Of Hearts (Hot Tracks Mix)
26. Sylvester - Do You Wanna Funk (Ultimix)
27. Kylie Minogue - Locomotion (Hot Tracks Mix)
28. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me (Ben Liebrand Remix)

Back 2 the 80’s Volume 1 | 80’s Dance Megamix

Party Favorz is back with Back 2 the 80's, a monster mix of commercial dance classics from the era. After releasing the Trash Disco series last year, I knew I had to move a decade up as the genre that defined "dance" and "disco" has substantially changed with the introduction of the drum machine and synthesizers. You'll notice the snare drum is prominent in many of the songs as it was used for timing and transition throughout most of the songs. It's easy to pick up on as this was a mainstay of the dance genre of the era.
Even though these took over a week to put together, the actual process was fairly easy. The very DJ friendly (unauthorized) remixes by DJ services like Ultimix, Razormaid, and Hot Tracks (among the most popular) were designed for easier transitions between songs in a live setting. I won't bore ya'll with how a lot of this was achieved but it was not unlike what I was doing with two Nakamichi tape decks at the time.
The only song that was poorly structured and frankly a hot mess was "Freeway of Love" by Aretha Franklin. It starts off easy enough but quickly loses its timing by 1/8 beat throwing off the entire mix. Because it was unusually long for a mix during this period, it required a great deal of editing which I had to do manually to get it to work. The end result was flawless and well-worth the effort.
Back 2 the 80's is a two-part set with the second one dropping tomorrow. After the massive success of the of my previous 80's efforts (Pure Energy, Pump Up the Volume, and Hit That Perfect Beat) I'm guessing these will satisfy your Reagan-era dance lust.
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Album: Back 2 the 80's pt. 1
Artists: Various
Genre: 80's Dance
Length: 2:15:18
1. Paula Abdul - Straight Up (Ultimix)
2. Pebbles - Girlfriend (Hot Classics Remix)
3. Janet Jackson - Pleasure Principle (Ultimix)
4. Duran Duran - All She Wants Is (Ultimix)
5. Nu Shooz - Point of No Return (Ultimix)
6. Timex Social Club - Rumors (Hot Tracks Mix)
7. Pebbles - Mercedes Boy (Ultimix)
8. Shannon - Let The Music Play (Ultimix)
9. Debbie Gibson - Electric Youth (Ultimix)
10. Gloria Estefan - Get On Your Feet (Ultimix)
11. Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart (Ultimix)
12. Company B - Fascinated (Ultimix)
13. Janet Jackson - Nasty (Cool Summer Mix Part One)
14. Karyn White - Secret Rendezvous (12'' White House Remix)
15. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance (Funkymix)
16. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted (Cold Hearted House Mix)
17. Dan Hartman - We Are The Young (Hot Tracks Mix)
18. INXS - I Need You Tonight (Ultimix)
19. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Hot Tracks Mix)
20. Jets - Crush On You (Ultimix Remix)
21. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) (Ultimix)
22. Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac (Hot Tracks Mix)
23. Samantha Fox - I Wanna Have Some Fun (Ultimix)
24. Anthony & The Camp - What I Like (Hot Tracks Mix)
25. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent (Mark S. Berry & Tony Prendatt 12'' Club Mix)
26. Bananarama - Cruel Summer (Hot Tracks Mix)
27. Pretty Poison - Catch Me (I'm Falling) (Ultimix)
28. Breakfast Club - Right On Track (Ultimix)
29. Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Ultimix)

Nice People Dancing To Good Techno Music

Welcome to another installment of Peak Hour, where we have a hot playlist of Techno and Tech House tunes that will keep you grooving all night long. This set is packed with gems, whether you're into the pulsating beats of Techno or the deeper grooves of Tech House. So let's dive right into some standout tracks.
First up, Helmut & Roy's "He Chilled Out" is a true Techno marvel, artfully blending hypnotic rhythms with atmospheric synth layers. It's a song that evokes the origins of Techno while seamlessly incorporating modern elements, making it a must-listen for any Techno aficionado.
On the Tech House front, we've got Chris Hartwig’s “The Nice Guy.” This track doesn't just serve up a catchy beat; it takes you on a sonic journey. The fluctuating tempos and captivating bass lines are signature Tech House elements, making this track a dance floor favorite.
Speaking of Tech House, don't miss out on Detlef and Dajae's “Deep Dip.” This is Tech House with soul, featuring Dajae's emotive vocals over a backdrop of intricate beats and complex instrumentation. It's one of those songs that captures the essence of the genre while taking it to new heights.
Now, let’s switch gears a bit with Fatboy Slim's classic, “Right Here, Right Now,” reimagined by Camelphat. Camelphat's Remix blends elements of both Techno and Tech House, creating a riveting auditory experience. It’s a respectful nod to the original while bringing something entirely new to the table.
Before we wrap up, I’d like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has sent their condolences over the recent passing of my father. The loss has been several years in the making, but it doesn’t make saying goodbye any easier. My dad was a unique blend of gruffness and warmth—grumpy in his later years but undeniably caring throughout his life. I'll forever cherish memories like him getting up in the middle of the night to soothe my childhood earaches. Your comforting words during this time mean more than I can express, so thank you.
Until the next time... ENJOY!
Album: Escape
Genre: Tech House
Year: 2018
Total Time: 01:36:34
Helmut & Roy – He Chilled Out (Original Mix)
Chris Hartwig – The Nice Guy (Original Mix)
Alex Kenji – Feeke (Original Mix)
Hazzaro – Simon Says (Original Mix)
Detlef feat. Dajae – Deep Dip (Original Mix)
G. Felix – Don’t Forget (Original Mix)
Harry Romero feat. Gene Farris – Touch The Sky (Extended Mix)
KlangKuenstler – Close The Door (Original Mix)
Fatboy Slim – Right Here, Right Now (Camelphat Remix)
Chambray – Pim Dive (Original Mix)
James Meid – Keep Right (Original Mix)
Ferreck Dawn – Wilderness (Original Mix)
Pirupa – Party Non-Stop (Max Chapman Remix)
KlangKuenstler – Block Party (Original Mix)
Green Velvet & Mihalis Safras – Shmash (Original Mix)
Qubiko – I C U (Original Mix)
Mason Maynard & Eli Brown – Jungle Cry (Original Mix)
Dani Holl & Genny Effe – Get Enough (Original Mix)
Andrew Meller – Insomnia (Original Mix)

Spring Break 2018 | Top Dance Club Hits March

I'm dropping the Spring Break 2018 set a week early due to familial issues back in Texas, which I'll get to in just a moment. This set is compiled of the current top dance club hits or those that will soon be. As usual, Party Favorz is way ahead of the curb in the latest dance hits before they come onto your radar.
I've caught on to a trend that's been consistent for a long while now. The Circuit Tribal House and EDM Dance Club set I put out generates a lot of heat on its initial release. This is from what I call the early adopters. Three months later, these very same sets explode even more as folks become more familiar with the songs. A good example is the Holiday Edition 2017 had been riding high for the past couple of weeks. That was released in December. I wade through hundreds of submissions from labels, DJs, and charts for each compilation every month. I then research and compile the tracks I think will click with users. I throw in a few things I know won't but I'm digging as the DJ's pick. I'm not always right but overall I have a pretty damn good track record [pat on the back]. Don't be surprised to see this set ride up the "Popular" list and then quickly drop down and then reemerge in June again at the top. It happens all the time.
Since I'm going to be out of the loop for a while, I want to send out a friendly reminder that I'm trying to raise $183 for the website hosting that renews on April 12th. Currently, we are now at $96.00 with only $86 more to go. The way I see it is that the average number of downloads per episode over the past 12 months is approximately 1,000 users. Some are more than others but that's the average. If just a quarter of you donated $1.00 towards my efforts for providing you with downtime pleasure I could easily make this up without the hassle of begging. I would clear about .80 cents after PayPal gets their cut. I know we can do this. Once again, I'd to thank Ludovic D. (who has been more than generous this year) and Ignacio G. for their contributions. Please consider donating here.
In other news, my father is currently in in-house hospice care. He's not expected to make it through the weekend. My mother has already made arrangements to move from Houston to the Dallas suburbs to be closer to my sister at the end of April. There will be two services for my father and I'm hoping to attend the second in Dallas so I can see my nephews and niece at that time. My mother wants to have his ashes sent from Houston to Dallas so they can bury him there. My father is my best friend and I've already missed our Sunday conversations as he spews his FOX news talking points and I counter with my liberal positions. This is a hard one for me, and I'm unsure how to handle it. Sometimes, I just dig into my work to provide a distraction.
I've already compiled the tracks for the next Underground House set and may just work on it shortly to have it ready as a stop-gap later in April. I just know I have to walk away for a while but I will be back so don't freak out.
A lot is going on this weekend with the March for Our Lives in DC headed by some very aggressively smart kids. If you live in the area, please get out and support them if you can. It's time to take back our country. This is going to be followed up by a "60 Minutes" interview with Stormy Daniels on Sunday. I won't go into the lurid details as this has been all over the news recently unless you watch FOX, in which case they don't report the news only propaganda to satisfy those who choose live in their non-reality-based bubble.
I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and enjoys their Spring Break whether it's this weekend or next. Living close to South Padre Island, I always had a great time during Spring Break, though I won't go into my escapades as I was a wild child unleashed. The stories I could tell. I'll be back soon enough. Until then...ENJOY!
Album: Spring Break 2018
Genre: EDM, House, Club, Dance
Year: 2018

Spring Edition 2018

Welcome to the annual Spring Edition 2018 featuring the hottest circuit anthems for your workouts and festivities! No sooner than the first day of spring did a noreaster blow into town. We were spared the snow but got the brunt of heavy winds and freezing temperatures. Thankfully, it's already warming up. That being said, we've got a lot of ground to cover so let's get started.
This set features all of the upcoming circuit hits you'll be hearing in the next few months at events, festivals and your local club including some that are fresh out of the oven and exclusive to Party Favorz.
Pay close attention to San Francisco's DJ Pumpkin Spice, a new and rising star in music production and mixing. Not only is this guy pumping out some outstanding remixes but is a hottie to boot! He's featured here with his remix of "Tribal E Coisa Boa" by Danil Botelho and a rework of the 80's one-hit wonder track "I Eat Cannibals" by Toto Coelo, a song that I could never stomach, even today. However, out of all the 2018 remixes commissioned for this song, his remix along with Bugie takes it to another level, is outright fun and catchy as hell. Frankly, I'm also impressed with DJ Bugie who is someone I just started following on SoundCloud and think you should follow both of these guys as well.
In other news, I've re-started my YouTube channel if anyone is interested. For now, I've only got select mixes up there to demonstrate the diversity of my output but will be posting all new material going forward (unless they take it down due to copyright issues). In most cases, the rights owners usually just monetize it for their own benefit which is fine. In the end, YouTube is not my main focus and more like a loss-lead to bring awareness to the Party Favorz brand.
I divided everything up into playlists on YouTube and recently added one of the most popular sections, Gay Pride. I woke up this morning to have three identical comments on three of the episodes by some closeted Christian jackass who apparently trolls YouTube for anything gay-related and goes off about sodomites. I left his comments in place for now but issued my own response. If anyone wants to join in, feel free to do so.
Speaking of new platforms, no sooner than I finally land on Spotify, the feed goes down. My page is still there but it shows an error when you try to access it. Many podcasts are searchable and playable but that's not ideal. This error has not affected Apple Music, Google Play, Tunein, Podbean, nor Stitcher so the issue is totally on Spotify's end.
Unfortunately, podcasts are new for Spotify and there is no support currently being offered. I tried to reach via their forum but it looks like I can no longer post or something is going on. I can't say for certain. I'll let everyone know if and when it comes back online.
Finally, I had recently posted that I was trying to raise money to cover the costs of the website hosting, which is about to renew on April 12th. So far, I've raised $70 so we still have a way to go before the deadline. I want to give a HUGE shout out to Glenn A., Billy G., Paul B., and Ludovic D. for their donations. Folks, I really need your help to cover these costs. With a goal of $183, it shouldn't be that difficult to manage. Anything you can do to help out would be greatly appreciated! You can safely and securely donate here.
That's all I got for today. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. I just finished the final mixdown for the Spring Break Edition 2018 for all the EDM Dance-Club fans out there. Expect that to drop next week. Until then...ENJOY!
Album: Spring Edition 2018
Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Music
Year: 2018
Total Time: 02:10:51
The Trash Mermaids - Xperiel (Offer Nissim Remix Extended)
BASSTOY feat. Dana Divine - Runnin (Ralphi Rosario Mix)
Jena Rose - Reasons (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
The Cautious Arc - Bored (Dan Thomas Remix)
Bronski Beat - Hard Rain (Dirty Disco Space City Remix)

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)