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Happy House Classics from the Millennium Volume 2

To be honest, I created the Happy House Classics for myself and was using it as a stop-gap between posts. However, the traffic numbers on the volume 1 episode are through the roof! I look at Google traffic, Podbean, Apple Music, and Google Play stats to paint a full picture and it's outstanding. I guess I wasn't the only one that needed a boost of sunshine. It's a good thing I made two of these to maintain the high.
Party Favorz has a big week in store for everyone. Rick is heading out of town for company training so I'll have a lot of time to myself (barring the needs of our children; Kirby, Jackson, and Katherine our two dogs and cat). I plan on posting the Jocelyn Brown Diva Series I teased a week ago and part 2 of the Winter Edition which has come out better than expected. Be on the lookout for those to drop soon.
In the meantime, pop on this two-hour set of sunshine and have a fantastic weekend. Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album: Happy House Classics vol. 2
Genre: Funky House Music
Year: 2018
Total Time: 02:00:37
Bob Sinclar feat. Gary Pine - Love Generation (Full Intention Club Mix)
Cerrone vs. Katherine Ellis - Laisser Toucher (Justin Shave Club Mix)
Cahill feat. Nikki Belle - Trippin On You (Extended Mix)
Robin S - Show Me Love 2008 (Soulshaker Remix)
Booty Luv - Boogie 2nite (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
David Morales feat. Tamra Keenan - Here I Am (Full Intention Vocal Mix)
Belezamusica - Inside Out (DJ Meme Remix)
Pimp Jam feat. Norma Lewis - Feel U Feelin Me (Starlett DJ's Disco Mix)
Soulsearcher - Can't Get Enough 2009 (Original Vocal Club Mix)
Shape UK - Back To Basics (Nocturnal Mix)
Solu Music feat. Kimblee - Fade (Grant Nelson Big Room Mix)
Robbie Rivera & Axwell - Burning (JJ's Remix)
Michael Moog - That Sound (Full Intention Club Mix)
Buzz Junkies feat. Alison Limerick - Where Love Lives (Club Mix)
Bart B More vs. Oliver Twizt - Finally (Simmons & Christopher Extended Mix)
49ers feat. Ann - Marie Smith - Let The Sunshine In (7th Heaven's Back In The Day Mixshow)
Warren Clarke pres. Jonni Black vs. Shena - Bitch Is Back (Main Vocal Mix)
Fierce Collective feat. Soraya Vivian - You Know How To Love Me (Bassmonkeys Magic Spanx Mix)
Pulse feat. Antoinette Roberson - The Lover That You Are (Marlon D. & George Mena Remixes) (Marlon D.& George Mena Club Mix)
Mary J. Blige - Family Affair (Spanish Fly Remix)

Happy House Classics from the Millennium Volume 1

When I first sat down to compile the tracklist and then create Happy House Classics, I was more than pleased with the final output. When I went back and listened to it, I realized that I had created yet another Pride Classics set which heavily overlapped with previous efforts. Other than the weather being horrendous with temperatures in the low teens, overcast, drizzling and miserable, it's not clear where my head was at; so I hit the delete button and started from scratch.
I poured over all of my sets from the early 2000's through 2011 and uncovered a whole host of gems. Some were used on my Millennial House Classics and even on my recently reworked and remastered Deep & Funky Year-end Edition 2007 so I tried to limit any overlap or used alternate versions of the songs. The final output is something worth enjoying because these songs consistently put a smile on my face even on the shittiest of days. Some songs were big hits while others were limited to dance floors and never made it to radio.
Having such a massive output over the years, it's easy to forget a lot of these songs until you pop them on and get absorbed by the hook. I plan on uncovering a lot more obscure and long forgotten tracks for another two-volume set sometime in the summer. For now, allow these sets to get you through the final weeks of winter. I'll be back tomorrow with volume 2. Until then...ENJOY!
Album: Happy House Classics vol. 1
Genre: Funky House Music
Year: 2018
Total Time: 02:12:42
Praise Cats feat. Andrea Love - Shined On Me (Bini & Martini Re-Vocal Mix)
Danielle Bollinger - When The Broken Hearted Love Again (Soul Seekerz Club Mix)
Georgie Porgie - Lift Your Voices (Wideboys Anthemic Club Mix)
Freemasons feat. Amanda Wilson - Love On My Mind (Club Mix)
D.O.N.S. vs. Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else's Guy 2009 (Club Mix)
Quentin Harris feat. Margaret Grace - My Joy (Todd Terry 12'' Vocal)
Modjo - Lady (Harry ''Choo-Choo'' Romero's Original Recipe)
Speakerbox feat. Michelle Shaprow - Time (Wideboys Remix)
De'Lacy & Marco Gee - Bodyswerve (Soulshaker Remix)
Joey Negro - Make A Move On Me (Vocal Club Mix)
Ultra DJ's feat. TQ - Must Be The Music (Montoja Remix)
Fierce Collective feat. Soraya Vivian - If You Could Read My Mind (Degrees Of Motion Mix)
Mark Picchiotti pres. Basstoy feat. Dana Devine - Turn It Up (Kenny Hayes Sunshine Funk Mix)
Craft B. feat. Nica Brooke - Summer Voyage (Cover Me) (DJ Rudd Full Vocal Edit)
Soul Conspiracy feat. Ja'Quita - Life (Original Mix)
Sosua Mad - Supaconstellation (Club Mix)
Syke 'N' Sugarstarr - Release Your Mind 2008 (Richard Earnshaw Remix)
Alibi vs. Rockefeller - Sexual Healing (Freemasons Club Mix)
Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love (Moto Blanco Vocal Club Mix)
Agnes - Release Me (Cahill Club Edit)

Sweat on the Floor Volume 2

Oh Lordy, it's getting HOT in herre!
Folks, I worked this SHIT OUT!
Have a great weekend and ENJOY!
Album: Sweat on the Floor pt. 2
Genre: Tech House, Funky, Underground
Year: 2018
Total Time: 01:46:11
Marien Baker - Rock Star (Original Mix)
Gorgon City - Grooves On The Vinyl (Extended Mix)
Guille Placencia & George Privatti - What A Bam (Original Mix)
Gary Caos - Smoke Everyday (Original Mix)
Luca Debonaire - How Long Can I Wait For You (Original Mix)
Pirupa - Full Intention (Original Mix)
Wild Dee - Sunny (Original Mix)
JR From Dallas - Downtown City (Sebb Junior Remix)
JCMB & D-MICE - Set My Body (Original Mix)
Illyus & Barrientos - So Serious (Original Mix)
Harry Romero - Say Yeah! (Original Mix)
YINGYANG UK & Ren Phillips - Groovy (Original Mix)
Franky Rizardo - Same Man (Original Mix)
Sugar Hill & Wasabi - Renegate Masta (Original Mix)
Hazzaro - Make My Day (Original Mix)
Block & Crown - Underground Hippin (Original Mix)
Ki Creighton - Runaround (Makanan 'VAults' Remix)
Huxley & Hauswerks - Make It Right (Original Mix)
Fritz Carlton & RYBO - Disconnect (Original Mix)
Boris Roodbwoy - Is It You (No Hopes Remix)
The Tribe Of Good - Loving You Baby (Weiss (UK) Remix)
Franky Rizardo - Call Upon Me (Original Mix)

Candy Crush

Candy Crush is the first EDM set of 2018 and boy oh boy is it a winner! I was dreading the thought of having to slap together another reggaeton set with indistinguishable vocalists but quickly changed my point of view after pouring through 100's of promos to decide the winners and losers. Once I started putting it together, I knew I had something special with a little bit of something for everyone to keep things interesting.
Charts are used as a jump-off point when putting these commercial dance sets together but most of it is created through intuition and instinct or basically what I'm getting into.
The first time I heard Bruno Mars' latest "Finesse" I was all over this shit. From the Cardi B rap to the early 90's R&B sound that harkens back to BBD (Bel Biv Devoe) to Bruno's effortless adaptability to virtually everything he tackles, this song is just perfect! In fact, I much prefer it to "Versace on the Floor" which was difficult for me really get into. Because it is so stylistically different, I used it as a transition 2/3 of the way into the set, which worked better than expected. Let's just say it was gonna be included if it killed me.
Charlie Puth's latest "How Long" is a given and comes packed with a wide variety of remixes; many of which you'll be hearing as the year goes on. Sofi Tukker's "Best Friend" is catchy as hell and sticks in your head long after hearing it. Martin Garrix's "So Far Away" featuring vocalist Jamie Scott & Romy Dya is quite possibly the best thing he's put out since his departure from Spinnin. Olivia Holt (another product of the Disney machine) is coming out strong with "Generous" as are the bevy of remixes included in its remix package.
Skylar Stecker continues to impress with "Blame." Dave Audé gives the song that "French Kiss" touch separating it from his standard remixes that virtually guarantees a number one club hit, while his remix of April Diamond's "Lose Control" has serious "Run the World (Girls)" streaming through its veins. So much so, that I've already created a mashup which I may release into the wild later on if the song lands in the top spot as I expect it to do.
The remake of the Ultra Naté classic "Free" by Sean Finn, Terri B and Peter Brown has a multitude of remixes that accompanied it but not one of them really offered anything special to the song compared to the original until the KC Anderson remix dropped. This housed-up version without all the tricks and gimmicks finally does justice to the song that's about to hit the top in a couple of weeks and is something I can sink my teeth into.
Probably the biggest song in this set belongs to a pair called NAATIONS. Their song "Want Me More" grabs my attention like no other. The lyrics are well-written (almost unheard of these days) and accompanied by fantastic vocals by Nicky Routledge with a catchy deep bass sound provided by Nat Dunn. Folks, this is real life music set to a dance beat and I expect bigger things for this duo because they're doing it better than practically any other major act out there now. My only advice to Nicky; waiting for someone to want you more is a fool's game. Trust from someone who's been there.
Good news for my i-whatever users (more than half of my followers). As predicted, I've been re-listed in the iTunes store and the link to subscribe is now at the bottom of each player located at the end of every post. Well almost, I'm still swapping out players as we speak but most are there. Google Play will be a bit longer because there is an issue with duplicate feeds I'm trying to have resolved with their support group.
I've got a massive part 2 to Sweat on the Floor which moves the original into a peak hour funky deep tech house monster scheduled to drop next Friday. If you were a fan of the first, you're going to lap this puppy up. I've also got a 2-set release of Happy House Classics or what I like to call tunes that will put a smile on your face in these shitty times schedu...

Winter Edition 2018 Volume 1

Circuit music was at its peak in the late 90's through 2005 before cooling down and becoming a niche genre. It remained strong in the gay communities around the globe but has also been popular in the straight communities of countries like Brazil and Mexico. As I've always stated, music trends are cyclical and all signs point to a massive resurgence in the big tribal beats that make up the genre with more of these songs breaking into the Billboard club charts and often reaching the peak position. Heck, even Beatport is listing these tracks even though they haven't created the genre yet, they likely will. Over the past several sets I've put out, I've noticed stronger tracks and a lot more of them. With its massive tribal beats and progressive elements, the Winter Edition 2018 continues that trend.
This set was getting so big I had to leave several songs on the cutting room floor. In fact, I could have split it up into two equal sizes but I'm guessing there will be more than enough for a part 2 by mid to late February.
We've got rising stars like Alex Acosta, Las Bibas, and Spin Sista, while reliable DJs such as Ralphi Rosario, Barry Harris, Joe Gauthreaux, DJ Ranny, Mauro Mozart, Guy Scheiman, and Edson Pride whip us into a frenzy with their signature styles.
That being said, Dirty Disco (Mark D and JD Arnold) the duo from Houston that I've been screaming about for the last year have been churning out floor scorchers one right after the other. In fact, they have already worked with just about every major DIVA known to man with the exception of a handful. Whether it's their original tracks, classic remakes, funky house or big tribal beats these guys are hitting all of our dance floor g-spots.
I've got two upfront promos including Debby Holiday's spin on the Ceevox classic " My Imagination" and a re-work of the Kim English classic "Everyday" that are exclusive to Party Favorz. Add in "More" by the bigger than life diva Antoinette Roberson ("The Lover That You Are"), Brenda Reed's take on the Deborah Cox classic "Absolutely Not" and the on fire "Generous" by Olivia Holt and you've got a couple of guys that are working overtime to make our dance lives much richer. Hell, their current track with Celeda "To the Dancefloor" is still climbing the charts and has about damn near burned a hole in my phone.
Circuit Tribal House has always been one of my top performers in streams and downloads and it looks like 2018 is going to see a massive explosion. Watch these pages.
Album: Winter Edition 2018
Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Music
Year: 2018
Total Time: 02:30:01
Charlie Puth - Attention (Dario Xavier 90's Mix)
Ralphi Rosario feat. Donna Blakely - Cold (Folsom Street Club Mix)
Tony Fuel - Open Up (Spin Sista DNCE Floor Remix)
Ed Sheeran - Perfect (DrewG. Anthem)
Rapheal - With Every Beat Of My Heart (Joe Gauthreaux & Leanh Remix)
Azure - Too Late (Mauro Mozart Extended Remix)
Sean Finn vs. Terri B & Peter Brown - Free (Ranny Hands In The Air Anthem)
Camila Cabello - Havana (Edson Pride Fiesta Mix)
Niall Horan - Too Much To Ask (Chris Cox Club Anthem)
Harry Styles - Sign Of The Times (Tommy Love & Ennzo Dias Remix)
Dirty Disco feat. Debby Holiday - Imagination (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
Inaya Day & Ultra Nate - Over Me (Guy Scheiman Remix)
Antoinette Roberson - More (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
Skylar Stecker - Blame (Alex Acosta Remix)
Nivek Tek feat. Ange Lloyd - Think (Spin Sista Vocal Mix)
JoAnna Michelle - Blaze The Dance Floor (Joe Gauthreaux & Jesus Montanez Remix)
Dirty Disco feat. Kim English - Everyday (Dirty Disco Mainrom Remix)
Tom Keller - Everybody Knows My Name (Felipe Angel Big Room Remix)
Kristine W - Stars (Alex Acosta After Midnight Club Session)
Selena Gomez x Marshmello - Wolves (Edson Pride & Erick Fabbri Remix)
Olivia Holt - Generous (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
Dirty Disco feat. Brenda Reed - Absolutely Not (Eagle Houston Remix...

Sweat on the Floor Volume 1

What happens when you accidentally combine all of your funky house music tracks with the underground house music tracks? Obviously, you get Sweat on the Floor!
While sorting out the tracks for upcoming sets, I mixed in these two genres and proceeded to start a new Underground House (Deep Edition) set that sounded funkier than usual. Once I realized what I had done, I just let it flow and presto, this set was born.
Doing this allowed me to create an entirely new feel that leans heavily on the funky with some deep and dark tunes with a groovy feel. It also provided me the opportunity to heavily experiment with mashups that worked flawlessly. Either I got lucky or this could be an entirely new direction for this series.
Then again, I really want to slow the beats down to 115-118 BPM for the next funky house and whip up a chill set for the next Deep Edition; so I'll play it by ear.
Until next week...ENJOY!
Album: Sweat on the Floor
Genre: House, Funky, Underground
Year: 2018
Total Time: 01:35:40
Mat.Joe - Love Stream (Original Mix)
Mark Knight & Tuff London - Jus' Come (Original Mix)
Block & Crown feat. Pete Rose - The 4 Letter Word (Soul) (Original Mix)
PAWSA - The Groovy Cat (Extended Mix)
Rino(IO)DJ - Cantaloop (Original Mix)
Moon Rocket & Re-Tide - Anytime (Original Mix)
Krafty Kuts - Back To Flow (Original Mix)
Alex Kenji - Because Of You (Original Mix)
Patrick Topping - Be Sharp Say Nowt (Original Mix)
KiNK - Perth (Original Mix)
CID - Creepin' (Extended Mix)
Kevin McKay - Everybody Get On The Floor (Original)
Me & My Toothbrush - Hands Off (Original Club Mix)
ATFC & David Penn - Down Wid Da (Original Mix)
Leandro Da Silva - So Crazy (Original Mix)
John Tejada - Sweat (On The Walls) (Franky Rizardo Remix)
Nightsteppaz & Roland Clark - The Energy of The Room (Joeski Remix)
Mason Maynard feat. 95 North - Puffy (Extended Mix)
Orelem & Solrac - Sandstorm (Original Mix)
CamelPhat - Drop It (Original Mix)
Bicep - Glue (Original Mix)

Whitney Houston Revisited: A Heartfelt Tribute Mix Celebrating Dancefloor Diva Magic

When you talk about vocal powerhouses who've dazzled the world, Whitney Houston is the diva who instantly comes to mind. Her voice, a stunning blend of range and emotion, has been an irreplaceable part of our musical fabric. What makes Whitney even more remarkable is how her iconic songs were brilliantly reimagined for the dance floor that have kept us on our feet time and time again. Today, we at Party Favorz are elevating this adoration to the next level with an updated tribute mix.
As we approached the close of 2017, I found myself reflecting on the incredible support from our donors, contributors, and engaged community. Your involvement is the sole reason I've committed to another year of bringing quality dance music to the masses. To express our gratitude, we've assembled a thank-you mix centered around Whitney Houston to usher in a vibrant 2018.
The initial plan was to create an entirely new set of remixes, but after a few listens, it felt uninspiring. Some of the newer remixes didn't add any unique layers to the originals; they felt formulaic and out of sync. So, I pivoted, replacing the lackluster remixes with a blend of the timeless originals that have made Whitney's songs the classics they are. The aim was to rejuvenate the initial tribute while incorporating contemporary insights into the mix, without losing the magic that makes these songs stand out.
This project was no walk in the park. Compiling this tribute mix took nearly two weeks of diligent work. And truth be told, by the time I completed it just yesterday, the thought of spending another hour and 40 minutes scrutinizing the mix was exhausting. That said, I meticulously edited the songs and believe that the compilation is technically sound—here's hoping it resonates with you as well.
If this mix doesn't quite capture your imagination, feel free to enjoy our original Whitney Houston Tribute from 2009, which still holds its own. But for now, as we welcome a new year, here's to wishing everyone a marvelous and energetic 2018.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
   Album: Whitney 2018 – The Diva Series  
   Genre: House Music
   Year: 2017
   Total Time: 1:40:50:00
1. I Will Always Love You (Hex Hector Mixshow)
2. Try It On My Own (Thunderpuss Club Anthem Mixshow)
3. Love Will Save The Day (Barry Harris Mix)
4. I Wanna Dance (Barry Harris 2018 Remix)
5. I Look To You (7th Heaven Remix)
6. How Will I Know (Van Hooft & Forever Kid Remix)
7. My Love Is Your Love (Jonathan Peters' Vocal Mixshow)
8. I Learned From The Best (HQ² Club Mixshow)
9. Same Script, Different Cast (Thunderpuss Club Mix) [with Deborah Cox]
10. It's Not Right But It's Ok (Thunderpuss Mixshow)
11. Heartbreak Hotel (Hex Hector Mixshow) [with Faith Evans & Kelly Price]
12. Step By Step (Tony Moran Diva X Diva Mixshow)
13. Million Dollar Bill (Barry Harris Remix)
14. Whatchulookinat (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
15. So Emotional 2012 (eSQUIRE vs. OFFBeat Remix)
16. I'm Your Baby Tonight (Stuart Robinson 2015 Mix)
17. I'm Every Woman (The Checkup Remix)
18. Greatest Love Of All (Club 69 Mixshow)

Blow Your Own Horn 2018

Blow Your Own Horn 2018 has finally arrived and it's the ultimate hell-raising dance party mix!
Folks, I've busted my ass putting this final set of the year together, which consists of bootlegs, mashups, a lot of bounce interspersed with the familiar as well as brand-spanking-new tunes that will carry into the new year.
There is also a smattering of old classics reworked for today's dancefloors that are sure to surprise and delight! If this doesn't raise your temperature and get your blood boiling, then you might want to check for a pulse because it's likely you're dead.
Final thoughts on 2017:
Once again, this has proven to be a difficult year in which Party Favorz continues to transition. Granted, I never expected to get 10 years into this yet here I am.
It's become painfully clear that this podcast poses a problem with my being able to obtain gainful employment. Two of the rejection letters I received cited that my "current interests do not align with the position I was seeking." They might as well say that my interests don't align with the culture of their company because it comes across more that way. Frankly, if your company has a Trumpist culture, I don't really want to work there as I wouldn't be a good fit. d
Another recent interview was oddly informal and the HR person kept going on about how qualified I was for the position. After receiving yet another rejection email from them, I'm starting to think I may also be over-qualified for the positions I've been seeking. In that case, I'm thinking about using a headhunter on Monday to see if my prospects will fare better.
That still leaves open one position I applied for at Home Depot that I am so qualified for and really interested in that it makes my head hurt. I still haven't heard back from them but I'll assume the worse case scenario.
This leaves the fate of Party Favorz. Closing the site all together has been weighing heavily on my mind. The amount of time and cost I put into this is enormous and relying on donations just doesn't come close to covering my monthly (nor yearly) expenses. Continuing the site at the cost of permanent employment is an additional factor in my considerations. Frankly, I am torn.
What started out as a hobby and a passion of mine has turned into a fulltime job and apparently a major liability in my pursuit of self-fulfillment, happiness, and prosperity.
Madonna recently announced she was working on a new album and tour in honor of the 35th anniversary of the self-titled release of her first album. If she's working on what I'd hope she would do, which is to come full-circle and go back to the fun early 80's dance-disco infused sound, which is all the rage at the moment, I'd be onboard. Since I don't know what's she has planned, I've made the decision to go all-in for one more year. It just seems fitting that I tie in the final year of Party Favorz with the anniversary of our much beloved and number one inductee into the Diva Hall of Fame.
That being said, it's highly likely I'll shut down the main website for Party Favorz and just run everything off of my host's platform at Podbean. That address is currently at https://partyfavorz.podbean.com/
I'll have to go back and hand-code the site to get the look and feel of the current one as best I can, which is more work for me but it will lower my costs dramatically. The negative aspect of it is that it will lower my ranking in Google search as Podbean is a relatively closed environment. If I do this, I will also have no choice but to institute a subscription-based model.
I've already blocked the Diva Hall of Fame, Legacy, Gay Pride, and Year in Dance (Top Dance Club Song 2010 - present) sections of the site in anticipation of the move and will be slowly implementing the blocks through the rest of the site through the end of the year. It's not something I want to do but frankly, I just don't see any choice in the matter.

Top Dance Songs of 2017 Volume 3

As we conclude our journey through the Top Dance Songs of 2017, let's take a moment to delve deeper into this comprehensive series. For those unfamiliar, each year, Party Favorz curates a collection of what we believe to be the most pivotal dance music tunes. We focus on songs that hold significance in the evolving landscape of dance music, both within mainstream pop culture and the vibrant underground dance music scene. These are the tracks that have been championed by the most influential DJs, from professional pioneers to ambitious amateurs, who have left indelible marks on the electronic dance music landscape.
The Top Dance Songs of the Year series took root in 2007, coinciding with the launch of this blog. However, our passion for dance music drove us to delve even further into the past, leading to the creation of compilations dating back an additional decade. Each annual collection, comprising 3-5 comprehensive sets, is a time capsule of the dance music trends and hits of that year. We strongly advise storing the compilations that best mirror your personal dance music journey. In 10 - 20 years, these collections could serve as invaluable musical memoirs of your past.
Our expansive content library here at Party Favorz occasionally prompts us to randomly revisit older material from our current Top 20. As a morning person, I recently queued up Top Dance Songs of 2014 Volume 1 on a car drive, allowing the rhythms of the past to accompany my wait for the day's news shows. The trip down memory lane was a delightful reminder of how enduring these tracks truly are. Whether you follow this suggestion or not is entirely your choice but you can thank me later.
Currently, I am refining our ultimate year-end New Year dance party mix, Blow Your Own Horn, to ensure it hits all the right notes. With three different versions already in the works, the final output may well be a fusion of the best elements from each. Anticipate an early release, allowing me some respite to regain a sense of normality as the year draws to a close.
The exploration of the Top Dance Songs of 2017 seems to have resonated with you, as reflected in the encouraging response we've received. We'll be back in a week or so with the final dance music extravaganza of the year.
Until then... ENJOY!
Album: Year in Dance 2017 pt. 3
Genre: EDM, House, Dance
Year: 2017
Total Time: 01:34:28
Niall Horan - Slow Hands (Basic Tape Remix)
Demi Lovato - Sorry Not Sorry (Freedo Mix)
Avicii feat. Rita Ora - Lonely Together (Dirty Werk & Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
Axwell Ingrosso feat. Kid Ink - I Love You (CID Extended Mix)
Dua Lipa - Blow Your Mind (Mwah) (Night Moves Remix)
Camila Cabello - Havana (Danny Dove Remix)
Bebe Rexha - I Got You (Cheat Codes Remix)
Alan Walker feat. Gavin James - Tired (Kovan & Alex Skrindo Remix)
Halsey - Bad At Love (Generik Extended)
Dua Lipa - New Rules (DJ Linuxis Remix)
Maroon 5 feat. Future - Cold (Vander Blake Remix)
Rasmus Faber feat. Linus Norde - We Laugh We Dance We Cry (Jason Nevins Extended Remix)
Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do (Handbag House Club Mix)
Machine Gun Kelly x Camila Cabello - Bad Things (Jump Smokers Remix)
Marshmello feat. Khalid - Silence (Illenium Remix)
The Chainsmokers & Coldplay - Something Just Like This (Alesso Remix)
Avicii feat. Sandro Cavazza - Without You (Merk & Kremont Mix)
Ben Platt & Original Broadway Cast of Dear Evan Hansen - Waving Through A Window (Lodato & Joseph Duveen Extended Club Remix)
Bob Sinclar & Daddy's Groove - Burning (Extended Mix)
Shawn Mendes - There's Nothing Holdin Me Back (Dark Intensity Remix)
Tiesto feat. Bright Sparks - On My Way (Extended Mix)
DNCE - Body Moves (Eric Kupper Club Mix)
Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Barry Harris Dirty Mix)
Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber - Despacito (Major Lazer & Moska Remix)
Rihanna - Love On The Brain (Gigamesh Remix)

Top Dance Songs of 2017 Volume 2

Drown yourself in the vibrant club sounds of 2017 as we delve into the Top Dance Songs of 2017. Despite any prior skepticism about the dance music landscape this year, it brought to the forefront an array of musical masterpieces. Many songs, predominantly from the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) genre, were beautifully transformed by remixes that elevated their original's charm, expanding their reach and longevity in the dance music arena. Standout examples include Dua Lipa's "Be the One," Rihanna's "Love On the Brain," and the superb collaboration of Flume and Tove Lo's "Say It," alongside a personal favorite, "Issues" by Julia Michaels.
2017 introduced us to a wave of promising new artists contributing to the Top Dance Songs of 2017, their longevity and impact yet to be fully assessed. At the forefront was Dua Lipa, who soared to stardom backed by Warner Brothers, becoming an absolute sensation with her stunning looks, captivating vocals, and compelling lyrics. Similarly, Julia Michaels showed immense promise, especially with her standout track "Issues," potentially giving the likes of Ellie Goulding serious competition in the future.
Other artists who proved their mettle outside their multi-platinum bands were Niall Horan, with hits like "This Town," "Slow Hands" and Camila Cabello, with tracks "Crying in the Club," "Havana". However, for debut artists like Cardi B. ("Bodak Yellow") and Luis Fonsi ("Despacito"), whose first singles were chartbusters, maintaining that level of success could prove challenging.
We also extend our hearty applause to Kesha, who with the release of her album "Rainbow", apart from Dr. Luke, demonstrated her raw talent and versatility as an artist. Her Grammy nominations for Best Pop Solo Album and Best Pop Solo Performance are well-deserved.
There's so much to cover when discussing the Top Dance Songs of 2017, but to avoid overloading you with information, we'll reserve more insights for our next installment. Stay tuned for the third part of the Top Dance Songs of 2017 coming this Friday.
Until then...ENJOY!
Album: Year in Dance 2017 pt. 2
Genre: EDM, House, Dance
Year: 2017
Total Time: 01:47:56
Sam Hunt - Body Like A Back Road (Mr. ColliPark Remix)
Bruno Mars feat. Gucci Mane - Thats What I Like (BLVK JVCK Remix)
Miley Cyrus - Malibu (The Him Extended)
Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You (Jack Wins Remix)
Katy Perry feat. Nicki Minaj - Swish Swish (Ralphi Rosario Mix)
Kesha - Woman (Dave Aude Pride Extended Remix)
Rihanna - Desperado (Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
Zedd feat. Alessia Cara - Stay (Jonas Blue Remix)
DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One (Remix)
Imagine Dragons - Thunder (Full Tilt Remix)
Julie Michaels - Issues (Riddler Extended)
Tove Lo - Disco Tits (Oliver Remix)
Maroon 5 feat. SZA - What Lovers Do (Pink Panda Remix)
Afrojack & David Guetta - Another Life (The Him Remix)
Cheat Codes feat. Demi Lovato - No Promises (Country Club Martini Crew Vocal Mix)
Alan Walker - Alone (Extended Mix)
Cash Cash & ROZES - Matches (Original)
DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts (Dave Aude Club Mix)
Krewella - Team (Dave Aude Remix Extended)
Katy Perry feat. Skip Marley - Chained To The Rhythm (Kue Remix)
Clean Bandit feat. Anne-Marie & Sean Paul - Rockabye (Jack Wins Remix)
Scotty Boy & Lizzie Curious - You're Not Alone (Lizzie Curious Remix)
Robin Schulz feat. James Blunt - OK (Extended Mix)
Major Lazer feat. Camila Cabello, Travis Scott & Quavo - Know No Better (Laibert Remix)
Kygo & Selena Gomez - It Ain't Me (Ray Rhodes Remix)
Sam Smith - Too Good At Goodbyes (Galantis Remix)

Top Dance Songs of 2017 Volume 1

Welcome to our year-end round-up featuring the biggest dance songs of the year, where Party Favorz reflects on the Top Dance Songs of 2017, curated by your humble host. The compilation isn't just focused on chart successes, but also looks into tunes gaining popularity with DJs and our personal favorites. Despite the diverse spectrum of house music styles, the broader EDM scene has been relatively static in recent years.
There's a sense of déjà vu; first, it was the commercial exploitation of Deep House around 2015, which later morphed into Future House, leaving Deep House to retreat back into its tranquil, melodic roots. Concurrently, the Big Room Anthems or EDM with its signature drops, popularized by the likes of Axwell Λ Ingrosso, Alesso, and David Guetta, became a trend. More recently, the Reggaeton sound, sparked off by Major Lazer & DJ Snake's mega hit "Lean On," has become the beat to chase.
Interestingly, the pace of beats has slowed, and songs resemble radio edits more than extended plays, reflective of the dwindling attention spans of today's house music fans. A significant concern is the over-processing and manipulation of vocal tracks, often diminishing the natural talent of the singers.
The industry's focus on quick returns rather than investing in artist growth is a significant issue today. Nevertheless, this compilation, Top Dance Songs of 2017, endeavors to sift through the music maze to present the crème de la crème or songs that personally resonate with dance music lovers. With over 200 songs to choose from, creating this compilation was no easy task. These next three episodes represent our picks for the best dance music of the year.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album: Year in Dance 2017 pt. 1
Genre: EDM, House, Dance
Year: 2017
Total Time: 01:41:30
Axwell Λ Ingrosso - More Than You Know (Firebeatz Rework)
Sia - Move Your Body (Alan Walker Remix)
Niall Horan - This Town (Tiesto Remix)
Dua Lipa - Be the One (Dillistone Remix)
Halsey - Now Or Never (R3hab Remix)
Camila Cabello - Crying In The Club (Steve Smart Club Mix)
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. Diplo feat. Deb's Daughter - Hey Baby (Swanky Tunes Extended Remix)
Rihanna - Sex With Me (Addal Remix)
Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still (Ofenbach Remix)
Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa - Scared To Be Lonely (PRIDE Remix)
Ed Sheeran - Castle On The Hill (Country Club Martini Crew Extended Mix)
David Guetta feat. Justin Bieber - 2U (Extended Mix)
Clean Bandit & Zara Larsson - Symphony (Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
Lady Gaga - The Cure (Jad Desenchanntee vs. Dave Aude Remix)
The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk - I Feel It Coming (Cosmic Dawn Remix)
Pink - What About Us (Cash Cash Remix Extended)
Flume feat. Tove Lo - Say It (Illenium Remix)
Ariana Grande feat. Future - Everyday (U-Go-Boy Remix)
Austin Mahone feat. Pitbull - Lady (Richard Vission Remix)
CamelPhat & Elderbrook - Cola (Original Mix)
Zedd & Liam Payne - Get Low (Akkadia Remix)
Kelly Clarkson - Love So Soft (Dave Aude Extended Remix)
Charlie Puth - Attention (Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
AJR - Weak (Steve Smart Club Mix)
Imagine Dragons - Believer (Kaskade Remix)

X-mas Dance Mix 2K17 | The Ultimate Christmas Dance Mix!

Surprise! As Party Favorz winds down our 10th year, I found myself with some extra time and decided to pull together that one killer holiday dance set that I felt I had not yet achieved. X-mas Dance Mix 2K17 achieves that goal and more.
Pulling together my favorite seasonal dance classics like Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas," Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas," Christine Aguilera's "The Christmas Song," and Kristine W's "Oh Holy Night" while adding a couple of new mixes like Dirty Disco & Jeanie Tracy's "Santa Baby," and George Michael's (a.k.a. Wham!) "Last Christmas" coupled with smooth transitions that are really hard to achieve on a mix of songs like these, you have the makings of the ULTIMATE holiday dance mix or one that I can finally say...YES! instead of "this will suffice."
Since the holidays are always pretty rough for me as I put on a happy face and with all the crap being perpetrated on the world by our own demented, narcissistic and much-loathed president maybe, just maybe this can pull you out of the doldrums. If so, then I've done my small part in making the world a better place. ENJOY!
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Album: X-mas Dance Mix 2K17
Genre: Dance, House, Funky
Year: 2017
Total Time: 02:02:30
1. Jihad Muhammad - It's Holiday Time ["A Charlie Brown Christmas" Theme Song]
2. Lenny B feat. David Verbist - Feliz Navidad
3. George Michael - Last Christmas Remix 2017
4. Bananarama - Baby It's Christmas (Almighty Club Mix)
5. Dirty Disco feat. Jeanie Tracy - Santa Baby (Dirty Disco Mainroom Mix)
6. Kristine W - Hard Candy Christmas (Resolution Club Mix)
7. Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You (Low Sunday Extended Mix)
8. Pet Shop Boys - It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas
9. Dirty Disco feat. Pepper MaShay - Winter Wonderland (Dirty Disco Mixshow Edit)
10. Kelly Clarkson - Wrapped In Red (Ruff Loaderz Extended Mix)
11. Donna Summer - Rosie Christmas (Abercrombie & Fitch 2009)
12. Young Divas - Dear Santa (Bring Me A Man This Christmas)
13. Cher & Rosie - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
14. BandAid - Do They Know It's Christmas (CLX Remix)
15. Carol Hahn - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Ranch Halo Club Mix)
16. Christina Aguilera - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
17. Mariah Carey - Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem) (Ralphi Rosario Traditional Club Mix)
18. Kristine W - Oh Holy Night (Illicit Club Mix)
19. Mariah Carey - Joy To The World (Morales Club Mix Edit)
20. Kylie Minogue - Every Day's Like Christmas (Stock Aitken Waterman Mix)
21. Donny Hathaway - This Christmas (Sadies Bens Bootleg)
22. Darlene Love - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (Julian Marsh Mix)
23. Mariah Carey - Oh Santa! (Jump Smokers Extended Mix)
24. Kelly Clarkson - Underneath the Tree (Cutmore Christmas Sleigh Ride Extended Mix)
25. Bing Crosby - White Christmas (Kaskade Mix)