Party Favorz

House Music Classics of the 90s Volume 8: Such A Good Feeling

Let the beats roll in as we expand our nostalgic journey with "House Music Classics of the 90s Volume 8: Such A Good Feeling." If you’ve been keeping up with Party Favorz, you know we’ve been diving deep into this transformative decade of dance. From the initial sets to the present, every track featured has not just ruled the dance floors but also clinched the top spots on the Billboard Dance Club Music Charts—well, with one outlier, "Funk Boutique" by the Cover Girls.
House Music Classics of the 90s isn’t merely a throwback; it’s a history lesson in sound. If you find yourself bopping along to contemporary tracks, chances are they owe their infectious rhythms to these 90s gems. Take Deskee’s "Dance Dance," for example. The song ingeniously samples a largely forgotten early-80s track. It just proves the enduring, cyclical nature of dance music; today's hits often borrow liberally from yesterday's classics.
Now, onto the setlist for this volume. "Brothers In Rhythm" start the journey with "Such A Good Feeling (DMC Remix by Dimitri)," an absolute dance floor magnet. Then we transition into "Urban Soul’s Show Me (Def Club Mix)," a tune that laid the groundwork for countless dance tracks that followed. "Who Is He And What Is He To You" remixed by DT for Me'Shell Ndegeocello is a soulful reimagining that stays true to the vibe of the decade. And if you're a sucker for vocal-driven beats, don't miss Jaki Graham’s rendition of "Ain’t Nobody (Love To Infinity Classic Paradise Mix)."
These final volumes serves as a compelling closing statement to our journey through House Music Classics of the 90s. The influence these tracks have on today's dance landscape cannot be overstated. Whether you're a Gen Z dance enthusiast or a 90s raver reminiscing about the golden days, this set provides a timeless escape.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album: Such A Good Feeling | 90's House Classics pt. 8
Genre: House Music
Year: 2017
Total Time: 1:30:06
1. Brothers In Rhythm - Such A Good Feeling (DMC Remix by Dimitri)
2. Urban Soul - Show Me (Def Club Mix)
3. Joey Negro feat. Taka Boom - Can't Get High Without U (Eric Kupper Classic Funk Mix)
4. Jaki Graham - Ain't Nobody (Love To Infinity Classic Paradise Mix)
5. Bizarre Inc feat. Angie Brown - Took My Love (Sure Is Pure Room 101 Mix)
6. Me'Shell Ndegeocello - Who Is He And What Is He To You (DT's N.Y.D.C. Mix)
7. Mr. Fingers - Closer (Frankie Foncett Dude Mix)
8. Deskee - Dance Dance (Tony Humphries Mix)
9. The Cover Girls - Funk Boutique (12'' Remix)
10. Blue Pearl - (Can You) Feel The Passion (House Mix)
11. X-Press 2 - The Sound (Nush Pizza X Press Remix)
12. Lil' Mo' Yin Yang - Reach (Little More Mix)
13. Reel 2 Real feat. Erick More - The New Anthem (Union City Mix)
14. Todd Terry pres. Shannon - It's Over Love (Funky Green Dogs Miami Club Mix)
15. Blondie - Atomic (Diddy's 12'' Mix)

90’s House, Techno & Eurodance Classics Volume 2

Welcome back, folks! We're diving into Part 2 of the 90's House, Techno & Eurodance Classics, a swirling kaleidoscope of beats that defined an era. This mixtape features an eclectic lineup of artists who not only dominated the dance charts but also left an indelible mark on the music landscape.
Let's kick things off with The Blackout Allstars and their infectious groove "I Like It (Like That)" in the D'Ambrosio Club Mix. This track took the salsa rhythm and spun it into an unforgettable house tune that still keeps dancefloors packed to this day.
Pat & Mick come in with "Use It Up Wear It Out," an essential part of any '90s rave or party. You can feel the intensity in every beat of the Original Extended Mix, exemplifying the freedom and exuberance of the era.
The 49'ers contribute "Touch Me," a seminal Eurodance track that captures the intoxicating blend of electronic beats and sensual vocals. The 49'ers were a project formed in Italy, and this track was one of their signature sounds that helped to solidify the Eurodance genre.
With The Shamen's "L.S.I. (Love Sex Intelligence)," is a journey through electronic rhythms and psychedelic visuals. The Shamen were known for their avant-garde approach to dance music, and this track remains a testament to their inventive style.
Who could forget the C + C Music Factory’s classic, "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)"? The Slammin' Vocal Club Mix featuring iconic Martha Wash belting out "Everybody Dance Now" is a burst of adrenaline that redefined what house music could be.
When Stardust's "Music Sounds Better With You" hits, you know it's time to get down. This French house classic, with its infectious loop, became one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Ah, Livin' Joy's "Don't Stop Movin'"—this track embodies the pulsating beats and upbeat lyrics that typify Eurodance. It's a sonic reminder of a simpler time when all you needed was a good tune to lift your spirits.
Felix's "Don't You Want Me" in the Hooj Mix showcases the raving techno subculture of the '90s, a groundbreaking track that still makes us yearn for those warehouse parties.
"Always" by Erasure, presented in the Microbots Trance Dance Mix, is an iconic tune that transcends generations. It combines Vince Clarke's signature songwriting with Andy Bell's poignant vocals, creating an emotional resonance that still captivates listeners today.
Finally, we wrap up with Abigail's mesmerizing "Losing My Religion," an audacious techno reimagining of R.E.M's iconic song. It perfectly encapsulates the transformative power of the dance remix, turning an alternative anthem into a dancefloor masterpiece.
We've sifted through a treasure trove of '90s gems for this mix, encapsulating two glorious hours and thirteen minutes of non-stop dance nostalgia. Whether you're a house aficionado or a techno enthusiast, this mixtape is your VIP ticket back to the golden age of dance music.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album: 90’s House, Techno & Eurodance Classics pt. 2
Genre: House Music, Techno, Eurodance, Garage House
Year: 2017
Total Time: 2:13:00
1. The Blackout Allstars - I Like It (Like That) (D'Ambrosio Club Mix)
2. Pat & Mick - Use It Up Wear It Out (Original Extended Mix)
3. The 49'ers - Touch Me (12'' Extended Mix)
4. The Shamen - L.S.I. (Love Sex Intelligence) (Beatmasters 12'' Mix)
5. C + C Music Factory - Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) (The Slammin' Vocal Club Mix)
6. Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (12'' Club Mix)
7. Livin' Joy - Don't Stop Movin' (Original Version)
8. Felix - Don't You Want Me (Hooj Mix)
9. Gala - Freed From Desire (Full Vocals Mixx)
10. Pure Sugar - Delicious (Vission & Lorimer Club Mix)
11. ATC - Around The World (La La La La La) (Extended Mix)
12. Amber - One More Night (Berman Brothers Remix)
13. La Tour - Blue (Album Mix)
14. The KLF - 3 A.M.

90’s House, Techno & Eurodance Classics Volume 1

As I had mentioned in my previous post, these next two sets of 90s House, Techno & Eurodance Classics are an extension of Backspin v4 [90's Euro-Dance] and Backspin v5 [The Cheese Mix].
I went beyond Eurodance in these sets and threw in some borderline House Classics like Enigma's Sadness, 49er's Don't You Love Me, The Original I Luv You Baby, etc. that had the same appeal and fit nicely in between the obvious Eurodance Classics by 2 Brothers on the 4th Floor Never Alone, Le Click Tonight Is the Night, La Bouche Sweet Dreams as well as others.
What sets this apart from its predecessors is the inclusion of Techno which is where classics like Abigail's Constant Craving (remake of the K.D. Lang classic), Friends of Carlota Fingerfoc, The KLF Justified and Ancient and the massive underground track that's like a gift that keeps on giving Give It Up by the Goodmen, which lay the groundwork for a massive party mix.
We've got some garage classics by Arman Van Helden (Spin Spin Sugar and Professional Widow) who frankly had such a massive influence on House Music during the era that his contribution to the scene is often overlooked.
Most importantly, I have a significant amount of cheese sprinkled throughout these two sets. Aqua's Barbie Girl made the cut while crap like Bloodhound Gang's The Bad Touch was left to the dustbin's of house music history. While Macarena by Los Del Rio Boys didn't make the cut, you can't discount its influence today on massive hits like Despacito by Luis Fonsi and more recently Mi Gente by J Balvin & Willy William. As corny as it sometimes came across, the drop-in raps have been left in place as they make up a significant portion in the history of the 90's House Music Classics.
If you love this, you'll equally enjoy pt. 2 dropping on Friday. From there, I'll be heading into straight-up house territory with one new release every other day. This was a massive undertaking but definitely worthwhile. With the exception of the David Morales and Simply Red Legacy tributes, I hadn't really updated the Dance Classics section in a while. After having previewed each one several times, I'm glad I did and am pretty certain many of you will be as well.
That's all I got for your mid-week hump. I'll be back in a couple of days. Until then...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album: 90's House, Techno & Eurodance Classics pt. 1
Genre: House Music, Techno, Eurodance, Garage House
Year: 2017
Total Time: 2:13:56
1. Enigma - Sadness (Extended Trance Mix)
2. 49ers - Don't You Love Me (90's Mix)
3. The Original - I Luv U Baby (Dancing Divas Remix)
4. Black Box - Strike It Up (Original Remix)
5. D-Mob intro. Cathy Dennis - C'mon And Get My Love (Dance Hall Mix)
6. Adventures Of Stevie V. - Dirty Cash (David Morales Mix)
7. Duke - So In Love With You {Full Intention Mix)
8. Abigail - Constant Craving (Original Mix)
9. N-Trance - Set You Free (Original Mix)
10. 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor - Never Alone (Extended Euro Mix)
11. Le Click - Tonight Is The Night (Dance Mix)
12. Real McCoy - Automatic Lover (Call For Love) (Extended 12'' Mix)
13. La Bouche - Sweet Dreams (Club Mix)
14. Technotronic feat. Felly - Pump Up The Jam (Vocal Attack)
15. Planet Soul - Set U Free (Fever Mix)
16. Sneaker Pimps - Spin Spin Sugar (Armand's Dark Garage Mix)
17. Tori Amos - Professional Widow (Armand Van Helden's Star Trunk Mix)
18. Friends Of Cartola - Fingerfoc
19. The KLF feat. Tammy Wynette - Justified And Ancient
20. Snap! - The Power (Potential Mix)
21. The Movement - Jump (Everybody Mix)
22. The Goodmen - Give It Up
23. 2 Unlimited - No Limit (Extended)
24. Real Mccoy - Run Away (Club Attack Mix)
25. Vengaboys - We Like To Party (More Airplay)
26. Aqua - Barbie Girl (Extended Version)

Disco Dust

At this rate, finding a job that I'll not only excel at but pays beyond a living wage is more difficult than I thought. I've got my sights on a fast-growing company in the Atlanta region and have been hitting them up on a regular basis. Kinda like a kid pestering their parents for that hard to find toy. Ultimately they give in but in this case, we'll see. I have a virtual career fair coming up on Wednesday for people with disabilities and the company list looks promising.
I've also set up my LinkedIn page if anyone wants to friend me. Due to privacy concerns, I'm not a huge social media fan and rarely if ever divulge information about myself in public; so this is a big deal to me. If you want to hit me up and follow me, you can do that at www.linkedin.com/in/keith-alan-whitworth. It's a work in progress as I refine my resume because I don't have the money to pay someone to do it for me but I'm getting there.
As you can see, I'm on it but it's going to take a little more time than I anticipated.
All of this bodes well for you folks as it gives me more free time to put out awesome podcasts through at least the end of the year. I've renewed my DJ subscription service for 3 months and am still getting promos from labels so there's plenty coming your way through the end of December.
In the meantime, we're going to get down with some brand-spanking new sizzling HOT FunkyDiscoHouseShit! From classic re-works to original future classics, this set has it all.
I've also just finished remastering a whole new BackSpin series that are companion pieces to the 90's Eurodance and Cheese Mix I put out in 2014. More on that later next week.
In the meantime, get down to the brand new sounds of D-I-S-C-O. Enjoy!!!
Album : Disco Dust
Genre : House, Disco, Funky
Year : 2017
Total Time : 01:38:02
Moon Rocket & Re-Tide feat. Libby Baeeloo - Thousand Finger Man (Vocal Mix)
Makito - Yes It Was (Original Mix)
Prospect Park - Till You Surrender (DJ Fudge Disco Mix)
MYNC & Rhythm Masters feat. Wynter Gordon - I Feel Love (Illyus & Barrientos Remix)
S'Express - Theme From S'Express (Detlef Remix)
Purple Disco Machine - Body Funk (Original Mix)
Manuel Grandi - Evil Woman (Original Mix)
Barbara Tucker - Think (About It) (Spen & Thommy's House Party Mix)
Malachi - Work It
Hazzaro & Hatiras - Music Is Movin'
Toyboy & Robin - Groove Talk (Original Mix)
Obas Nenor feat. Jenny Penkin - My Intuition (Original Mix)
CamelPhat & Elderbrook - Cola (Mousse T.'s Glitterbox Mix)
Dusky - Square Miso (Original Mix)
Kevin McKay - Crazy About You (Original Mix)
The Shapeshifters feat. Teni Tinks - When Love Breaks Down
Motez feat. Antony & Cleopatra - The Future (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Eric Kupper Epic Mix)

Madonna: 25 Years of SEX | The Diva Series

The upending of the moral majority has been consistent for decades as the self-righteous slunk from one faux outrage after another. No one was more effective in raising their ire than Madonna. As a pop princess in the 80s, she reached the pinnacle of pop stardom with slickly produced vanilla fair that tantalized and tweaked our inner demons. By the end of the decade, she had perfected her dalliances and maximized her persona of controversy and sexuality inviting the kind of criticism that would only serve to make her star shine brighter.
In 1989, she released Like a Prayer to equal amounts of praise and criticism. The lead single's video portrayed a black Jesus Christ as a sexual object. This affront to religion was considered apostasy by Christians. The follow-up single Express Yourself was a testament to female empowerment and respect. While the production values of the album relied on the smooth pop structure of her previous efforts, the Shep Pettibone remixes of these songs capitalized on the burgeoning underground House Music scene at the time, taking the songs to an entirely new level.
In 1990, Madonna took that sound mainstream with the release of Vogue off of the "I'm Breathless: Music from and Inspired by the Film Dick Tracy". That same year, she released the semi-greatest hits package The Immaculate Collection which sold over 30 million copies worldwide and has gone on to be one of the biggest-selling albums of all time. More controversy ensued as the sexually charged video for the lead single Justify My Love which contained imagery of sadomasochism, voyeurism, and bisexuality¹ was initially banned from MTV and then allowed to air only after midnight. Because of the limited airplay, the video was released as a VHS single (the first of its kind) and went on to sell over a million copies.
By 1992, all bets were off and Madonna had not only secured a new multimedia deal in conjunction with Time Warner worth $60 million but simultaneously released her first album on the new label Maverick Records entitled Erotica along with the coffee table book of sexual fantasies entitled SEX. The album itself received mixed reviews from critics but by most standards is now considered one of her greatest works. Erotica is a concept album about sex and romance, incorporating her alter ego named Mistress Dita, inspired by actress Dita Parlo. Some songs also take on a more confessional tone, influenced by the loss of Madonna's two close friends to AIDS.²
The book was critically panned even by fans who felt she had taken sexual matters too far. Its intention was not only to provoke but to allow people to openly discuss their sexual desires and fantasies; often things they were already doing under the covers. Through the years, however, critical reception towards Sex has become more positive, with academics deeming it a defining phase in Madonna's career. Sex is noted for its impact on society and culture as well as on Madonna herself, and is considered a bold, post-feminist work of art.³
1989 until the beginning of the millennium was not only the most productive and experimental work Madonna has ever produced but it was the same time that I became sexually woke. As a young gay man from small-town America, dancing my ass off to Express Yourself at Rich's in Houston with more gay men than I had ever witnessed in my entire life empowered me to move forward and be open about who I am. It just happened to coincide with Madonna's extended middle finger to all the prudes and religious zealots who would later be plagued by their sexual demons. Oh, the hypocrisy.
Erotica and the SEX coffee table book now stand as some of the most important works by any artist of the 20th century. Madonna certainly wasn't the first and owes a great deal of gratitude to Grace Jones, Deborah Harry, Donna Summer, and others that had preceded her. Nevertheless, she paved the way for artists like Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Britney Spears,

Fall Edition 2017

It appears we've come to the end of the road. Fall Edition 2017 represents the full circle Party Favorz has taken since the very first post on October 7, 2007. It's been a long ride with a lot of bumps along the way.
I've been an avid fan of music from the day I was born. My brain is like an encyclopedia of pop music, hits and misses as well as off the beaten path of underground classics. I can't think of a time that music hasn't played an important part in my life. I tend to associate all the moments (good and bad) with whatever was on the radio at the time or heavily played in a club that I frequented. I virtually have a lifetime of musical memories stored in my tiny brain.
Running Party Favorz has become a full-time job and one that doesn't pay very much LOL. At this moment, one of my main plugins is being troubleshooted on a dummy site I set up so that the developer can figure out the problem. It's been one constant headache after another but one I've learned a lot from and gained quite a bit of knowledge in coding and formatting to make this site run the way I want.
Granted, most of you access my podcast via other forms like Apple Music, Google Play, Tunein or whatever RSS feed service you may use without ever encountering my site but once. Hence, my traffic is steady but nothing to write home about. It's all about the numbers counted in streams and downloads that give me a real sense of how the podcast is being utilized and how many folks are engaging with it.
This has been a rollercoaster ride and I want to thank EVERYONE that has contributed to my ongoing efforts all these years; especially those of you who have been following me since day one. I won't mention names because there are a ton of you. Just know that I am forever grateful.
That being said, those very people know that I can flip a switch on a dime and have left, then came back and then left again. This time feels more certain as I try to apply my newfound skills to an actual job that pays a living wage or better. Regardless, I'll keep the doors open though I may turn the site into a pay per episode for those just now stumbling onto everything this site has to offer. Make sure you grab and backup what you need because I can't say when that will happen but likely sometime this month.
You never know if I decide to drop in from time to time with a little something, something but definitely not on the fast and furious scale my output usually consists of; just when I'm in need of a distraction. If I do, I do. If I don't, then I've got more pressing issues to attend to.
For now, soak in this massive set of circuit tribal scorchers and pump, Pump...PUMP IT UP! Enjoy ; )
Album : Fall Edition 2017
Genre : Circuit, Tribal, House Music
Year : 2017
Total Time : 02:17:54
Miley Cirus - Malibu (Roberto Ferrari Intro Mix)
Vizin - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Hector Fonseca & Eduardo Lujan Remix Dub)
Bouvier & Barona feat. Anmri - Believe (James Anthony's Big Room Remix)
Guy Scheiman feat. Michal S - Let's Get Physical (Yan Bruno Remix)
Ariana & The Rose - Supercool (Toy Armada & DJ GRIND Club Mix)
Katy Perry - Bon Apetit (DJ ARON Remix)
Pink - What About Us (Santin & VMC Remix)
Ricky Rebel - If You Were My Baby (Hector Fonseca, Eduardo Lujan Remix)
Tony Moran feat. Deborah Cooper - Live You All Over Again (Tommer Mizrahi Official Club Remix)
Tim Myers - Lover My Love (Mauro Mozart Extended Mix)
Blondie - Long Time (Joe Gauthreaux Club Mix)
Ben Platt & Original Broadway Cast of "Dear Evan Hansen" - Waving Through A Window (Tony Moran Extended Club Remix)
Dua Lipa - New Rules (Ranny's Club Mix)
Knife & Fork + Leo Frappier feat. BeBe Sweetbriar - Unity (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix)
G.H. Hat feat. Mickey Shiloh - I Got A Problem (I Wonder) (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix)
Luciana & Dave Aude - Yeah Yeah 2017 (Alex Acosta Remix)
Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do (Barry Harris Club Mix Version 2)

HW2017

First, the HW17 actually has nothing to do with Halloween. No spooky tunes or effects, just plain ole Top EDM & Dance tunes currently playing or coming to a club near you soon.
As I wind down the site, I wanted to go out with a bang which is why I resigned myself to completing at least one more of these and a Circuit set for the boys (dropping tomorrow).
To be honest, I've truly lost interest in doing this, the music is repetitive and boring. When I am truly engaged like with the Spin Me 'Round set I just released, nobody really likes it. Frankly, I thought it was one of the most exciting sets I've put out in a while, mainly because of its diversity and uniqueness but I'll digress.
At the end of the day, my heart just isn't into it but I didn't want to leave things with the Simply Red Legacy set even though that's moved into the top ten most downloaded and streamed sets I've ever put out (go figure).
HW17 was completed in one sitting. I pretty much threw everything in including the kitchen sink to cover all of my bases. I've only had a small amount of time to skim it so if there are any errors, let me know and I'll try to correct them (hopefully not).
That's all I got for now. Until the next time...ENJOY!
One other thing, there are issues with this podcast that I am aware of. With almost 4,000 downloads no one bothered to bring it to my attention, so I never went back and fixed it. C'est la vie!
Album : HW17
Genre : EDM, Dance, House
Year : 2017
Total Time : 02:23:52
Halsey - Bad At Love (Generik Extended)
Dua Lipa - New Rules (DJ Linuxis Remix)
Reiss Harrison - Control (Electrik Disco Club Remix)
Bouvier & Barona feat. Anmri - Believe (Division 4 & Matt Consola Extended Remix)
Tim Myers - Lover My Love (Kahikko Extended Mix)
Sam Feldt feat. Akon - YES (Club Mix)
Taylor Swift - Look What You Made Me Do (Handbag House Club Mix)
Fedde Le Grand feat. CoCo Star & Dannic - Coco's Miracle (Club Mix)
Cardi B - Bodak Yellow (Made Monster Remix)
J Balvin & Willy William - Mi Gente (Arkade Remix)
Bob Sinclar feat. Akon - Til The Sun Rise Up (Extended Mix)
ZAYN & Sia - Dusk Till Dawn (Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
Demi Lovato - Sorry Not Sorry (Freedo Explicit Mix)
R3HAB & Quintino - I Just Can't (Nixx playlist)
Avicii - Without You (Merk & Kremont Mix)
Alan Walker feat. Gavin James - Tired (Kue Remix)
OneRepublic & Seeb - Rich love (Remix)
Ben Platt & Original Broadway Cast of "Dear Evan Hansen" - Waving Through A Window (Lodato & Joseph Duveen Extended Club Remix)
Dario - Point Of No Return (Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
Smash Mouth - Walkin On The Sun 2017 (Casey Alva Tribute Vocal Mix)
Kelly Clarkson - Love So Soft (Dave Aude Extended Remix)
David Guetta feat Justin Bieber - 2U (The Scene Kings Remix)
Sigala feat. Ella Enre - Came Here For Love (Dave Aude Bootleg)
Softmal feat. Nytron - Never Gonna Give You Up (Original Mix)
Rita Ora - Your Song (Cheat Codes Extended Mix)
Maroon 5 feat. SZA - What Lovers Do (Pink Panda Remix)
Kygo feat. Ellie Goulding - First Time (Callum Knight Club Mix)
NEIKED - Call Me (Danny Dove & Offset Remix)
Rihanna - Desperado (Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
Kesha - Woman (Dave Aude Pride Extended Remix)
Knife & Fork + Leo Frappier feat. BeBe Sweetbriar - Unity (Drew G Anthem Remix)
Jaki Nelson - Uh Oh (StoneBridge LiIle Soleil Mix)
Avicii feat. Rita Ora - Lonely Together (Dirty Werk & Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
Afrojack & David Guetta - Another Life (The Him Remix)
Major Lazer feat. Travis Scott, Camila Cabello & Quavo - Know No Better (Afrojack Remix)
Marshmello feat. Khalid - Silence (Facade & Varun Remix)
Sam Smith - Too Good At Goodbyes (Galantis Remix)

Simply Red: A Tribute Dance Mix Celebrating Timeless Soul & Endless Grooves

In the pantheon of iconic vocalists, Mick Hucknall and his band Simply Red stand out for their seamless blend of blue-eyed soul, pop, and R&B. With a career spanning over three decades, they have captivated audiences worldwide, not only with their unique sound but also with their unforgettable songs. What makes Simply Red even more compelling for us at Party Favorz is how DJs have reimagined their timeless classics into irresistible dance tracks. Our tribute mix endeavors to showcase this brilliant musical alchemy.
Right off the bat, "Sunrise," already a compelling number, took on a new life with the Love To Infinity Club Mix. The remix not only amplifies the original's soulful charm but also infuses it with an energetic dance floor vibe. It's a testament to the transformative power of a great remix, and it showcases the synergistic relationship between the song and the DJ's creative vision.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_rb5Bqm5mU
Similarly, the Phunk Investigation Extended Club Mix of "Fake" takes the original's gritty soul and elevates it into a club anthem. The seamless blend of house rhythms with Hucknall's haunting vocals creates an atmosphere where the dance floor becomes a sanctuary for both the body and the soul. This same ethos is evident in "Money's Too Tight (To Mention)," where the Haji & Emanuel Club Mix reimagines this socially conscious tune into a dance-floor banger without diluting its potent message.
When you think about iconic Simply Red tracks that epitomize euphoria, "Fairground" is a standout. The Too Precious Remix takes this exhilaration and amplifies it, crafting a mix that resonates emotionally while keeping feet moving on the dance floor. It's an awe-inspiring balance that has made this remix a staple in clubs around the world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn2zZ7IESMQ
The Valentine Mix of "It's Only Love" is another gem that pays tribute to the romantic essence of the original. The remix retains the heartfelt sentiment while adding layers that make it more danceable, capturing the duality that is Simply Red: soulful yet upbeat, emotional but irresistibly groovy.
Last but not least, "Holding Back The Years," a song often associated with nostalgia and deep emotions, gets a unique treatment with the Original Rework Retro Remix by DJ Sacflashback. It's a rendition that respects the contemplative nature of the original while adding just enough tempo to make it dance-floor friendly.
The magic of our tribute dance mix lies in its ability to present Simply Red's classic hits through the lens of modern dance music, without losing the emotional depth and soul that define them. By weaving together these transformative remixes by gifted DJs, we aim to bring you a fresh yet nostalgic auditory experience, honoring the indelible impact Simply Red has had on music and culture.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
This entire set is dedicated to Marshall with love.
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : Simply Red | Legacy
Genre : House Music
Year : 2017
Total Time : 1:58:46
You Make Me Feel Brand New (Love To Infinity Master Mix)
Stay (7th Heaven Vocal Mix)
Fake (Phunk investigation Extended Club Mix)
Ain't That A Lot Of Love (Phats & Small Mutant Disco Vocal Mix)
Fairground (Too Precious Remix)
Never Never Love (US R&B Mix)
Freedom (Perfecto Mix)
Sunrise (Love To Infinity Club Mix)
Perfect Love (Love To Infinity Club Mix)
Oh! What A Girl! (Sweet Connection Club Mix)
Money's Too Tight [To Mention] (United City Mix)
Say You Love Me (Classic Club Remix)
Angel (Mousse T. Club Mix)
Thrill Me (Masters At Work House Mix)
Holding Back the Years (Shaan Saigol Remix)
Your Eyes (Jimmy Gomez Funky Mix)
It's Only Love (Valentine Mix)
So Not Over You (Johnny Douglas Radio Mix)
Remembering The First Time (Satoshi Tomiie Classic 12" Mix)
Money's Too Tight (To Mention) (Haji & Emanuel Club Mix)
Home (Motivi Hi-Lectro Mix)

Annie Lennox 2017 | The Diva Series

The original Annie Lennox Diva Series was released in May of 2009. She was one of my earliest inductees. As a personal preference as an artist, vocalist, and performer, her music has gotten me through some of the darkest moments in my life.
Since the original set is missing several favorites, I felt it was time to go back and revisit Ms. Lennox. There have been several fantastic bootlegs that have since come out honoring her work as a solo singer and as part of the 80's duo Eurythmics. I couldn't use everything I wanted and had to leave off fan favorites like the Gabriel & Dresden remix of Pavement Cracks and the Thunderpuss remix of 17 Again.
While the original remix package for Pavement Cracks was stellar in its own right,  I went with the Shanghai Surprise version this go around and found a fantastic bootleg of 17 Again that flows better than the Thunderpuss or Peter Rauhofer remixes.
I also found a brilliant bootleg of No More I Love You's that captures the beauty of the original. No offense to Junior Vasquez, but his official remixes for the song were offensive, way off, and frankly a hot mess. When Junior is hot, he's fucking brilliant but other times, he's all over the fucking map as in this case.
There were also several stellar bootlegs for one of my all-time favorite songs Why. However, I decided to take the safer route and went with a 90's inspired version that retains the essence of the original set to P.M. Dawn beat.
All of the songs have been remastered to brighten them up while keeping the peaks at a constant, which in this case was necessary considering the age of the songs and in several instances, the sources.
It's with great honor and respect that Party Favorz re-inducts the fabulous Ms. Annie Lennox into the Diva Hall of Fame once again. Enjoy!
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This podcast has been re-EQ'd to remove extreme highs and hisses in the original release. If you have the original release and it sounds fine to you, then there is no need to re-download this version as they are the same except for the equalization.
Album : Annie Lennox 2017 | The Diva Series
Genre : House Music
Year : 2017
Total Time : 02:01:40
A Thousand Beautiful Things (Peter Rauhofer Beautiful Strings Anthem)
Into The West (Life In Intense Volume Remix)
I Put Spell On You (Las Bibas Diva Club Remix)
Sing (Dean Coleman Silent Sound Vocal Remix)
No More I Love You's (IceColdBoyz Remix)
I Need A Man (Blu3 Mash Edit)
Wonderful (Dave Aude Extended Vocal Club)
Sweet Dreams (Steve Angello Mix)
Little Bird (Utah Saints Remix)
17 Again (GriDo Remix)
Pavement Cracks (Shanghai Surprise Vocal Mix)
I've Got A Life (Sander Kleinenberg You're it Mix)
I Want You (Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Mix)
Here Comes The Rain Again (Freemasons Remix)
Into The West 2005 (Tony Moran Private Unreleased Mix)
The Saddest Song (Kuffdam & Plant Extended Remix)
Why (12'' mix)
Walking On Broken Glass (David Morales Mix)
Train In Vain (T's Mix)
Waiting In Vain (Strong Body Mix)

Spin Me ‘Round

So much for not posting anything this week. I meant to put it up yesterday but I lost track of time.
Spin Me 'Round is an eclectic mix that pulls from a variety of House Music sub-genres. Literally. I wanted to do something fresh and different but with energy and this is the result.
This is not unlike what I do with the end of the year party set Blow Your Own Horn series but wilder. Don't get to accustomed to one style of music because it will change on a dime.
These are hard to pull off but the finished product is always worth the price for the time and effort pulling it together. Let me know what you think and if you want more of these.
I've got a total re-work of one of the original Diva Series in store for next week. Until then...ENJOY!
Album : Spin Me 'Round
Genre : House, Trance, Glitch-hop, Funk, Dubstep, Dance
Year : 2017
Total Time : 01:23:40
Dimension - Black Church (Original)
Armin van Buuren vs. Vini Vici feat. Hilight Tribe - Great Spirit (Extended Mix)
Major7 - Sequence (Vegas (Brazil) Remix)
The DropStarz feat. Ninjula - Bang Street Groove (Original Mix)
Beatvandals vs. A.Skillz - Blowin Up (Original)
Neon Steve - I Got Tha (Faith VIP Mix)
Tiesto & Sevenn - Boom (Extended Mix)
The Burgs & PeaceTreaty feat. Leah Culver - Don't Wanna Wait (Original Mix)
DiscoVer. - Sweet Home Alabama (Mart Remix)
Gold, Diaz & Young Rebels - Don't You Want Me (Thomas Gold & FD's Club Mix)
Cera Alba feat. Zahra - Taking Over Me (Tiger Stripes Remix)
Jax Jones feat. Mike Dunn & MNEK - House Work (Original)
Badboe - Shine Like A Halo (Original)
KlangKuenstler - Pop Dem Bottles (Original Mix)
Criminal Vibes - Pump Up The Jam (Federico Scavo Remix)
Garmiani feat. Julimar Santos - Fogo (Club Mix)
CamelPhat & Elderbrook - Cola (Franky Rizardo Remix)
Greco (NYC) feat. Rowetta - Be (Klangkuenstler Remix)
Peter Brown - Don't Stop (Glovibes vs. Handzoff Remix)
Skazi vs. Omiki & Judah - Jump! (Original Mix)
Fedde Le Grand and Merk & Kremont - Give Me Some (Extended Mix)
Will Sparks feat. Gloria Kim - Take Me (Original)
Crew 7 feat. Geeno Fabulous - Billie Jean (Club Mix)
Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me 'Round (Nari & Milani Remix)

Play That Funky Music

Since this was already finished, I thought I'd throw this up instead of making ya'll wait until next week. Play That Funky Music is just that; it's fresh, it's phatt and it's funky!
That means there won't be anything for next week as I've blown my wad until I get in the mood (to be creative) again.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album : Play That Funky Music
Genre : House, Disco, Funky
Year : 2017
Total Time : 01:44:56
Inner City - Good Life 2017 (Extended Mix)
Gianni Bini & The Rituals - Shake Your Booty (Original Mix)
Avon Stringer - Release (Original Mix)
Barbara Tucker - Think (About It) (Spen & Thommy's Summer Of Dub Mix)
HiFi Sean feat. Crystal Waters - Testify (Rhythm Masters Vocal Mix)
Inner City - Big Fun 2017 (Extended Mix)
Gershon Jackson - Huggin' & A Luvin' (Chocolate Puma Remix)
Corey Biggs - Cheetah Appeal (Maliblue-Paunovich & Sinnerman Remix)
Jay Vegas - What U Want (Original Mix)
Alex Kenji - 'Cause It's Cool (Original Club Mix)
Babert - Let's Get Down (Bassline Remix)
Sandy Rivera - I Can't Stop (Dario D'attis Remix)
Ralphi Rosario with Linda Clifford - Wanna Give It Up (Full Intention Remix)
Paolo Martini - Red Rocks (Original Mix)
Block & Crown & Pete Rose - The 4 Letter Word (Soul) (Original Mix)
Block & Crown - No Doubt About It (Original Mix)
Brooklyn Express - Change Position (88) (Dr Packer Edit)
Kanomarli - I Seen It All (Nu Disco Extended Mix)
Samo - Straight On (Original Mix)
Massivedrum - The Bomb 2K17 (Original Mix)

Sade: The Beguiling Voice Behind Timeless Dance Remixes

Sade, the iconic band led by the enigmatic Sade Adu, has been the subject of immense adoration for decades. Recently, it was discovered that David Morales' remix of 'Shelter,' featuring samples from Sade's 'I Never Thought I'd See the Day,' is quite a rarity. This sparked a renewed interest in my existing collection of Sade dance remixes. Consequently, I embarked on a quest to find more of these gems, only to find a sea of fans and a plethora of unofficial remixes that echo my own enthusiasm for the group.
Sade's Unwavering Global Influence
Let's set the record straight: Sade hasn't dropped a new studio album since 2010. Despite this hiatus, their fan base has not only remained consistent but has flourished. Their mystique and talent have captivated millions globally, and it's about time we honor this iconic ensemble in our Diva Hall of Fame.
Dance Remixes: Sade’s Iconic Songs Reimagined
Dive into the world of Sade dance remixes, and you'll discover intriguing takes on their classic tracks. The Palinoia Remix of 'The Sweetest Taboo' offers a chill vibe, transforming the timeless song into a tranquil journey. Similarly, 'Nothing Can Come Between Us,' remixed by Master Chic, emerges as a sublime rendition that perfectly blends the group's original elegance with modern house beats.
Chill Out and Relax with Sade
Most of these Sade remixes align with our Chill Out series, characterized by slower house music beats designed for relaxation. For instance, 'Feel No Pain' gets a mesmerizing makeover by Nellee Hooper, while 'King of Sorrow' undergoes a transformation by Fun Lovin' Criminals, lending a unique, languid feel to the song.
Fandom Fuels Creativity: Unofficial Remixes
The feverish fan following has inspired a wide array of unofficial remixes. 'Hang On To Your Love' gets a unique spin with Greg Delon's Bootleg version, while 'Smooth Operator' becomes an upbeat dancefloor number in DJ "S" Bootleg Dance Re-Mix. These remixes attest to the boundless creativity that Sade's music has inspired over the years.
The Diva Series: A Tribute to Sade
Given Sade's 75 million album sales and an army of devoted fans, it's no surprise that they have secured a spot in our Diva Hall of Fame. In this series, we feature a wide array of remixes, from 'Soldier Of Love' remixed by Jason B, to 'By Your Side,' given a dreamy overlay by Ben Watt's Lazy Dog Remix. Each rendition pays tribute to the original while offering listeners a fresh auditory experience.
Remixes: A Fresh Take on Classics
Here’s a quick list of some other brilliant Sade remixes that deserve your attention:
Pearls (Movement Soul Remix)
Jezebel (Finnebassen og Hansebassen Edit)
Cherish The Day (Disco Syndicate Mix)
Kiss Of Life (Bonus Kiss Mix)
So, if you are a long-time Sade aficionado or a recent convert, these dance remixes offer a rich, immersive experience, turning timeless classics into modern masterpieces. Until the next time...ENJOY!
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Album : Sade | The Diva Series
Genre : Chill, Soulful, House Music
Year : 2017
Total Time : 02:09:54
1. The Sweetest Taboo (Palinoia Remix)
2. Nothing Can Come Between Us (Master Chic Mix)
3. Somebody Already Broke My Heart (Iñaky Garcia Remix)
4. Feel No Pain (Nellee Hooper Remix)
5. King Of Sorrow (Fun Lovin' Criminals Remix)
6. Paradise (Disco Re-Edit)
7. Hang On To Your Love (Greg Delon Bootleg)
8. Smooth Operator (DJ "S" Bootleg Dance Re-Mix)
9. I Couldn't Love You More (IndySoul Summer 2015 Mix)
10. Like a Tattoo (Reelsoul Remix)
11. Pearls (Movement Soul Remix)
12. Soldier Of Love (Jason B Remix)
13. Jezebel (Finnebassen og Hansebassen Edit)
14. (Love Is) Stronger Than Pride (Mad Professor's Lovers-Rock ReMix)
15. Surrender Your Love (MKL Havana Mix)
16. No Ordinary Love (Patrikcina Remix)
17. Cherish The Day (Disco Syndicate Mix)
18. Kiss Of Life (Bonus Kiss Mix)
19. Never As Good As The First Time (Fantastic Man's Neve...