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Taylor Dayne | The Diva Series

With the release of her first single Tell It To My Heart in 1987, Taylor Dayne was propelled into Pop-Diva-Icon status.  The Ric Wake produced track, was an instant worldwide smash at radio and on the dance charts, which paved the way for three more Top 10 hits Prove Your Love, I'll Always Love You, and Don't Rush Me from her self-titled multi-platinum debut album.
Some may remember her debut album having two different album covers.  One featured Taylor with big hair and extensions (typical of the late 80s and the second cover, which came out later in 1988 sported a softer look without the big hair.  Wikipedia states that her new-found success at adult contemporary radio for her ballad I'll Always Love You was the reason for the switch-up in album covers around the time her fourth single Don't Rush Me was released.
If I remember correctly Taylor was nominated for two Grammy's; one for best pop vocal performance (Tell It to My Heart) and the other for best R&B vocal performance (I'll Always Love You).  The rumor at the time was that after losing both categories, Taylor went into D-I-V-A mode backstage and ripped out her extensions.  Upset that she had not won either category and not happy with the image Arista (her label) had created for her, this was the real reason for the second album cover.  This may or may not be true, but I'm inclined to believe the latter since it fits in nicely with our perception of a TRUE DIVA.  After all, this wouldn't be the first time Arista records pigeon-holed one of their artists into an image that didn't reflect their artistry (see P!nk).
By 1990, Taylor shed the perm and released her next album Can't Fight Fate.  That album took her sound in a more pop-rock direction and served up two Top 10 singles With Every Beat of My Heart and I'll Be Your Shelter plus the number one hit Love Will Lead You Back (the latter two penned by Diane Warren).
Taylor's third album Soul Dancing, returned her to her dance roots with additional production from Shep Pettibone.  Despite a strong presence and muscular vocals on the remake of the Barry White classic Can't Get Enough of Your Love (the album's lead single) the album failed to perform well and put her at odds with Arista head, Clive Davis.  Once again, rumors prevailed that he did not want the song to be the first single because it did not reflect what was going on at radio at the time.  In addition, another one of Clive's divas (Lisa Stansfield) was releasing her third studio album and leading off with another Barry White cover Never, Never Gone Give You Up, which also failed to chart well.  Lisa ended up losing her US distribution on Arista and Taylor ended up with a greatest hits album after and was cut from the roster.
Taylor has since gone on to put out independent releases and has reached the top of the Billboard Club charts multiple times (Naked Without You, Planet Love) and remains one of the most highly regarded vocalists of her generation and is adored by her loyal fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, please give a standing ovation for our newest induction into the Diva Hall of Fame, Miss Taylor Dayne!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : The Diva Series starring Taylor Dayne
Genre : Diva, EDM, Dance
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:44:59
Say A Prayer (Vission Lorimer Remix)
Beautiful (Scotty K's Vocal Klub Mix)
Facing A Miracle (LA Rush Club Mix)
Floor On Fire (The Thin Red Men Extended Mix)
How Many (The Larry K Classic Club Mix)
I'm Not Featuring You (Manny Lehman Big Room)
Naked Without You (TP2K Mixshow Mix)
Whatever You Want (Soul Solution Vocal Anthem)
Up All Night (Untitled Mix 1)
I'll Wait (7 Minutes Of Silk)
Can't Get Enough Of Your Love (C+C Extended Club Remix)
I'll Wait (E-Smooth Anthem Vocal Mix)
Prove Your Love (House Mix)
With Every Beat Of My Heart (Make It Rock Remix)
Don't Rush Me (Continental Clubhouse Mix)
Tell It To My Heart (T.

The Mixtape Sessions Spring 2015 Volume 1

Welcome to the first Mixtape Sessions of 2015.  Unlike the last few, I was aiming for a happier vibe with the next two offerings; something that would reflect better days to come.  It still gets a little moody in spots, but nothing that would make you want to put a noose around your neck LOL.
One thing I can say for certain, this is the only place you're gonna find The Jackson 5, Simon & Garfunkel right next to Diplo and Iggy Azalea LOL.  I guess I'll just have to let the set speak for itself.
Though I have two of these on tap for you folks, I've decided to break things up and post a new Diva set tomorrow and then the second Mixtape next week followed by another Diva set.  It's all good; so don't freak out if I don't follow the natural order.
I'll be back tomorrow with Taylor Dayne's official induction into the Diva Hall of Fame.  Until then ...ENJOY!
Album : The Mixtape Sessions v1 | Spring 2015
Genre : Chill, Deep House, Funk, Indie, Tech House
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:23:37
The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back (Shaparder & LRX Remix)
Crazy P - Heartbreaker (Twin Remix)
Jennifer Paige - Crush (MFU Bootleg)
Simon & Garfunkel - Sound of Silence (The Golden Pony Remix)
Diplo - Revolution (Unlike Pluto remix)
Lapsley - Falling Short (JackLNDN Remix)
LOVRA - Love Sensation (Club Mix)
The Magician feat. Years and Years - Sunlight [Darius Remix]
Tony Carbone - That's How She Feels (Original)
Ed Sheeran vs. Macklemore - Same Love (Wild Culture Remix)
MIA - Paper Planes (Eau Claire Remix)
Walden vs. Havana Brown - No Ordinary Love (Zwette Remix)
Ben- & Falki feat. Leslie - Help Myself (Original)
Kiasmos - Looped (Original)
Yuri Petrovski -True (Original Mix)
Mr. FijiWiji feat. Openwater - Growing Up (Original Mix)
Mikky Ekko - Smile (Grabbitz Remix)
Shake Shake Go - England Skies (Epic Empire Remix)
Iggy Azalea feat. Jennifer Hudson - Trouble (Edit)

EDM Sessions 2.15

Happy Friday Everybody!  I've been in a little bit of a rush this morning but didn't want to leave you folks withering on a limb.  After all, I missed my post-deadline last week due to technical issues with my host's servers and then some other technicalities involving Google.  All of this has been resolved, and if Google doesn't wanna play nice no more, then so be it.  I've done all I can to meet their expectations and guidelines.
That being said, I'm serving up the EDM Sessions 2.15, better known as the February edition.  This is an unapologetic commercial set but I am thinking about going a bit deeper and heavier for the next one, just to kind of shake things up a bit.
So what's in store for March?  Glad you asked.  I've got two brand spanking new Mixtape sets in the can and set for next week.  I'm working on the next Diva Series induction (who could it be?) a possible Tribute set (hmmm) then the Spring Break Edition of EDM and of course the next Spring Edition for the circuit boys.  In short, March Madness breaks loose starting next week so I got a BIG month on tap for you folks.
I hope ya'll have a great weekend.  Until the next time ...ENJOY!
Album : EDM Sessions 2.15
Genre : EDM, Commercial House, Electro-pop
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:18:40
Kelly Clarkson - Heartbeat Song (JRMX Edit)
Erika Jayne - Crazy (Jump Smokers Remix)
Bea Miller - Young Blood (Adam Turner Club Remix)
Maroon 5 - Sugar (Anthem Kingz Remix)
Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do (Disco Suckz Remix)
Vicetone feat. Kat Nestel - No Way Out (Extended Mix)
Novel - Spark (JLG's Funky House Remix )
Tavo feat. Sophia May - Amazing (Alaia & Gallo Remix)
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud (Seamus Haji Remix)
Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne - Real Love (Judah Remix)
Dave Aude feat. Jessica Sutta - I'm Gonna Get You (Original Extended)
Charli XCX feat. Rita Ora - Doing It (Manhattan Clique Extended Mix)
Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding - Outside (eSQUIRE Big Bass Remix)
Martin Solveig & GTA - Intoxicated (Original Club Mix)
Steve Aoki + Moxie - I Love It When You Cry (Moxoki) (Extended Mix)
David Guetta feat. Emeli Sande - What I Did For Love (Extended Mix)
Rihanna feat, Kanye West & Paul McCartney - FourFiveSeconds (Alessio Silvestro Remix)
Sia - Elastic Heart (Cosmic Dawn & BTS Remix)
Alesso feat. Roy English - Cool (Original Edit)

House Sessions 2.15

So is anybody as sick and tired of the rain, ice, snow and ungodly freezing-cold temperatures as I am?  If you answered yes, you're a reasonable and sane person.  If you answered no, give us your address so everyone that answered yes can go there and kick your ass LOL.
Granted, I live in Atlanta so the worst we've had was about 15 degrees for a couple of days and many in the 20s.  This morning it was 32 and we even had a little snow-dust yesterday but nothing near as bad as those folks above our latitude; my heart bleeds for you.
I'm a southern boy who is used to warmer, sunny days and when it isn't; I feel about as happy as Box Boy on the cover art of this set.
That being said, I'm here to inject warmth into these gloomy days with some funky, disco, house shit that will have you thinking about sipping margaritas on the beach.
Hang in there folks, spring is almost here.  ENJOY!
Album : House Sessions 2.15
Genre : Disco, House, Funk
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:19:59
TVFROM86 - Purple People (Original Mix)
Twism & B3RAO - Jump to It (Original Mix)
John Stoongard - Look @ Here Daddy (Gianni Bini Rootsy Vocal Rework)
David Morales pres. The Face feat. Kym Mazelle - Lovin' (Disko Mix)
HouseChild - Jumpin (Georgie's Original Club Mix)
Sister Sledge - Lost In Music (Dimitri Form Paris Remix)
Odyssey - Going Back To My Roots (Audio Jacker Remix)
Rockefeller - Do It 2 Nite (Lucas & Steve Remix)
Sadam Ant - Baby Brother (DJ Fudge Mix)
Simon Adams & Stefano Mango - Soul Panda (Original)
Steve Lawler - House Record (Original)
UMEK & Mike Vale - All I Want (Dosem Remix)
Muzikfabrik - Disco Tragedy (Loving Arms Club Mix)
Hercules & Love Affair - Do You Feel The Same (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Croatia Squad, Me & My Toothbrush - Scream for Pleasure (Original Mix)
DASCO feat. Justina Maria - What I Need (Right Here-Right Now) (Club Mix)

Kylie Minogue [2015] | The Diva Series

Oh, honey! Hold onto your sequins because the disco ball is spinning, and it's all about Kylie Minogue, our newest sensation in the Diva Hall of Fame! I've been chomping at the bit to unveil this high-voltage induction. Trust me, it's been a labor of love, as I've meticulously fine-tuned every single detail—right from the scintillating cover art to the most captivating remixes that define Kylie's dancefloor reign.
Now, before you go getting all bent out of shape, let's clear the air. Not every remix you adore made the list. I had to make some hard calls, but hey, that's showbiz for you. Treat this induction as my musical Valentine's bouquet to all you dance aficionados and Kylie devotees out there. Though, "Your Disco Needs You" is a major oversight and will be corrected in a future update.
Can't Get You Out of My Head (Mike Rizzo Remix)
"Can't Get You Out Of My Head" in the Mike Rizzo Global Mixshow Edit is pure dancefloor dynamite. It's the kind of track that hooks you from the first beat and refuses to let go. Trust me, no one's complaining! Kylie and Mike Rizzo create a synergy that's as vibrant as a disco ball. This version elevates the iconic song into a liberating anthem that especially resonates with Kylie's devoted gay fans. In essence, it's not just a tune; it's an emotion, a collective sigh of bliss every time it hits the speakers.
Love At First Sight (Wayne G Anthem Mix)
Next up, "Love At First Sight," uplifted by the Wayne G Anthem Mix. I mean, come on, this mix can literally stir up love at first listen. It's romantic, it's uplifting, and let me just say, it's an open invitation for couples to find each other amid disco lights and sweaty palms.
The One (Freemasons Vocal Club Remix)
Don't even get me started on "The One" with the Freemasons performing remix duties. This track? This track is like a burst of fireworks in an open sky, mesmerizing yet substantial—just what you need to elevate your clubbing experience.
All The Lovers (WaWa & MMB Anthem Mix)
Lastly, let's talk about "All The Lovers," revamped by WaWa & MMB Anthem Mix. Here's where Kylie truly celebrates her enduring relationship with her LGBTQ+ fans. The tune practically begs you to let loose, lock lips, or simply live your best life on the dancefloor.
Kylie's enchanting remixes and timeless tracks have solidified her iconic status, especially in the LGBTQ+ community. Whether it's her radiant persona or her innate ability to turn any tune into a dance anthem, Ms. Minogue is a queen we all bow down to.
So, grab your glitter, don your most fabulous attire, and get ready to groove because Kylie Minogue has officially been crowned in our Diva Hall of Fame. It's not just a title; it's an accolade she's earned through years of keeping us twirling, shimmying, and feeling unapologetically ourselves on that pulsating dancefloor.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : The Diva Series starring Kylie Minogue
Genre : Diva, EDM, Electro-pop
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:50:21
Crave You (Intro)
In Your Eyes (The S Man's Release Mix)
The One (Freemasons Vocal Club Remix)
Breathe (Division 4 Club Mix)
Love At First Sight (Wayne G Anthem Mix)
Get Outta My Way (7th Heaven Club Mix)
I Was Gonna Cancel (JRMX Club Mix)
Aphrodite (Denzal Park Remix)
2 Hearts (Freemason's Dirty Hands Remix)
Wow (F!ck Me I'm Famous Remix)
Skirt (Ralphi Rosario Big Room Mix)
Can't Get You Out Of My Head (Mike Rizzo Global Mixshow Edit)
Right Here Right Now (7th Heaven Club Mix)
Slow Exceeder (Philthy & Acraig Mashup)
Timebomb (Extended Mix)
Locomotion (Hot Tracks Mix)
Put Your Hands Up (If You Feel Love) (Pete Hammond Club Mix)
In My Arms (Steve Pitron & Max Sanna Remix)
Better Than Today (Club Junkies Mix)
All The Lovers (WaWa & MMB Anthem Mix)
Into The Blue (Toy Armada & DJ GRIND Anthem Mix)

Winter Edition 2K15

After waking up to mid-20s this morning, the sun has come out and it looks to be a gorgeous day.  So it hasn't exactly been a devastating winter here in the south and I for one am not about to complain.
Despite this, I'm in a bit of a pissy mood at the moment.  I'm dealing with some dickhead named Tim from the leasing office who has been nothing but a straight-up cunt since he came to work here last summer.  Let's just say, SHIT is about to hit the fan since I'm not one to take it lying down.  Uh, let me rephrase that, take it from a drug-addled queen with a holier than thou attitude; otherwise sure I'll be more than happy to take it laying down, sideways, doggie style ...I digress [grin].
Anyway, I'm dropping the annual Winter Edition for all the circuit-gay-boys who may have already worn out the Holiday Edition(s) I put up in December.  These big tribal beats are for YOU! Enjoy!
Album : Winter Edition 2K15
Genre : Circuit, Tribal, Progressive, House
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:29:43
Madonna - Living For Love (Offer introduces Paulo Club Mix)
Ivan Gomez, Micky Friedmann, Kim Cooper & Sagi Kariv - Never Let The Party Diva (Gualberto Garcia Private Mashup)
JimiJames - DropDatBitch (Casey Alva Club Mix)
Cher - I Don't Have To Sleep To Dream (John Michael's Crazibootleg)
Sia - Elastic Heart (Axcel & Rodolfo Aquino Private Mix)
Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne - Real Love (Danny Verde Club Mix)
D.O.N.S. feat. Polina Griffith - Love Is Independent (Eddie Amador Club Mix)
Iggy Azalea - Beg For It (DJ Paulo's Rework)
Selena Gomez - The Heart Wants What It Wants (DJ Laszlo Club Mix)
Petula Caesar - Sex Shoes (XS Vocal Mix)
Gia - World (Erick Morillo Club Mix)
Florrie - Too Young To Remember (Rich B & Phil Marriott Extended Mix)
Gwen Stefani - Spark The Fire (Gustavo Scorpio Private Mix)
MYNC & Mario Fischetti feat. Deborah Cox - Everywhere (Tom Stephan Remix)
Jessie J - Burnin' Up (Eddie Martinez Remix)
Destiny's Child - Say My Name (Taj vs. Brazzabella vs. Hook n Swing)
Mary J. Blige - Nobody But You (John Michael Floor One Main Mix)

Katy Perry [2015] | The Diva Series

When I headed out for some breakfast yesterday, I was listening to the news in my car and found out that Katy Perry was performing at half-time during the Super Bowl tomorrow.  I'm sure this was not news to everyone but me; yet somehow, someway that bit of information surpassed the little storage bins in my brain.
That also explained why I was getting a run-up on Katy's initial induction into the Diva Hall of Fame in 2013.  I couldn't figure out why that set consistently landed in the top 5 streams/downloads for the past couple of weeks.  Now I know why.
To be honest, Katy was already at the top of my list for a re-induction in March but I decided to go ahead and expedite the process.
I threw the cover art together in about an hour and I think it kicks ass.  Then I left for the day to take care of personal business and when I got back, I sat down and whipped this set out in just over an hour.  Usually, sets will have the first take and then I preview them to see what I like and what I don't, then I go back and make any necessary changes in tracks or versions and correct any issues with beat-matching (a process that can take up to a week with an hour here and an hour there a day).
Ultimately, I think this is a fitting tribute to Katy and her prime-time performance tomorrow.  Party Favorz welcomes Katy Perry's continued stay in the Diva Hall of Fame and looks forward to future inductions.   For those folks wanting to have a pre-Super Bowl Katy party, you're all set ...ENJOY!
Album : The Diva Series starring Katy Perry
Genre : Diva, EDM, Electro-pop
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:45:31
Birthday (Mark Picchiotti Discopia Remix)
Walking On Air (Country Club Martini Crew 1992 Extended 12'')
Unconditionally (Cosmic Dawn Club Remix)
The One That Got Away (JRMX Club Mix)
Hot 'n' Cold (Jason Nevins Mix)
This Is How We Do (Chris Cox Club Mix)
I Kissed A Girl (Mixin Marc & DJ Bam Bam Remix )
Roar (Cosmic Dawn Club Remix)
Last Friday Night (Almighty Club Mix)
Wide Awake (Cosmic Dawn Remix)
Part Of Me (Freemasons Club Mix)
Dark Horse (Manhattan Clique Remix)
E.T. (Futuristic Lover) (Benny Benassi Club Mix)
It Takes Two (Craig Vanity vs. Tommy Trash Extended)
Peacock (Cory Enemy & Mia Moretti Vocal Club Mix)
Waking Up In Vegas (Manhattan Clique Bellagio Remix)
California Gurls (Manhattan Clique Extended Mix)
Teenage Dream (Manhattan Clique Remix)
Firework (Wideboys Club Mix)

EDM Sessions | Winter 2K15

It's time to kick things into gear with the first EDM post of 2015.  Party Favorz is back in the driver's seat and gearing up for what's bound to be an exciting year in dance music.
The 2K15 Winter EDM Sessions starts off with the electro-power-pop hit "World" by Gia currently riding up the club charts.  This is shaping up to be Gia's first number one on the charts likely propelled by a bucketload of remixes by Dave Aude, Funk Generation, Lenny B, StoneBridge, Eric Morillo, Mike Cruz, DJ Ranny, Dirty Pop and several more.
This quickly leads to newcomer JimiJames "Drop Dat Bitch."  The Dirty Pop remix hits hard on this WOW Jones produced track.  Look for it to be lighting up floors at 1 am around the globe.
We keep up the peak hour with Gwen Stefani's latest "Spark the Fire" and then begin descending into some AWESOME house, which bounces back and forth between current electro-p0p faves.
Special attention should be given to two Terri B tracks.  First is the current number one club hit in the country "Big Fun." This D.O.N.S. produced track was originally released in 2007 on Hed Kandi records but has been re-packaged with new mixes.  Big Fun is a remake of the Inner City classic from 1989 and holds a very special place in my heart landing in my Top 10 all-time house favorites.  It takes some big shoes to fill the space with a remake, but Terri delivers the goods.
The second track featuring Terri's vocals and  currently moving up the club charts (possible second #1 in a year?) is the Cazzette produced "Blind Heart."  The original is a heavenly slice of deep house tracking a new direction for the Swedish duo.  Terri's vocals add a soulfulness, which sets it way apart from the standard white-girl-with-a-thin-vocal-range currently berating the EDM scene.  2015 is shaping up to be a BIG year for this veteran chanteuse.
3LAU & Nom De Strip with Estelle doing vocal duties drop a remake of the 1995 Eurodance classic "Rhythm of the Night,"  simply titled "The Night."  Over the years, there have been a plethora of remixes and covers of this song but these folks hit it out of the park!
Finally, the UK's Ella Henderson single "Yours" closes out the set.  She hasn't completely taken off in the states yet, but "Ghost" (original or remixed) was an excellent debut and Yours further solidifies her potential for mass stardom.  Instead of attempting a big room electrifier, the Wideboys fallback on a more familiar housed-up remix and deliver some soothing ear-candy, while allowing Ella's vocals to shine.
That's about all I got for your weekend.  Hoping everyone's year has gotten off to a good start.
Have a great weekend and as always ...ENJOY!
Album : EDM Sessions | Winter 2K15
Genre : EDM
Year : 2014
Total Time : 1:18:10
Gia - World (Dave Aude Club Mix)
JimiJames - Drop Dat Bitch (Dirty Pop Remix)
Gwen Stefani - Spark The Fire (Kue Remix)
Hozier - Take Me To Church (Delirious & Alex K Bootleg)
Five Knives - Sugar (Stonebridge Block Party Mix)
Fergie - L.A. Love (La La) (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Mary J. Blige - Right Now (Manufactured Superstars Remix)
Wolfgang Puck - Unholy (Extended Mix)
A-Trak feat. Andrew Wyatt - Push (Cazzette Club Mix)
Michael Calfan - Treasured Soul (Original Mix)
Marlon Roudette - When The Beat Drops Out (Don Diablo Extended Mix)
Natema - Everybody Does (Original Mix)
D.O.N.S. & Terri B! - Big Fun (Original Mix)
Cazzette feat. Terri B! - Blind Heart (Didrick Club Remix)
Mikey B - Stay A While (Tiesto Remix)
Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo - Time Of Our Lives (Discotech Club Mix)
Madonna - Living For Love (Jad Desenchanntee vs. Jonathan Pitch Remix)
3LAU & Nom De Strip feat. Estelle - The Night (Original Mix)
Ella Henderson - Yours (Wideboys Radio Edit)

Donna Summer [The Casablanca Years] | Disco Classics Mix

The first time I heard the derogatory term "fag" was from my own mother. I was engrossed in an Elton John concert on television—the iconic one where he donned a Donald Duck outfit while passionately playing the piano. Oddly, despite owning all his 8-tracks, my mom had taken a sudden disliking to him. Her utterance of that slur bewildered me, as I didn’t quite grasp its connotation. I only knew it wasn't something one wanted to be called. Tragically, the term resurfaced throughout my life, especially before my brother's passing from AIDS in 1986. These days, my mom has toned it down to saying, "that looks gay."
Fast-forward a few years, and I found myself working at Soundcenter, a local record and stereo equipment store. It was a sanctuary for audiophiles, offering everything from high-end stereo systems to albums, 12-inch singles, and more. My responsibilities included overseeing reorders and displays. One fateful June morning in 1980, a news segment on Stonewall aired. My co-worker Ray pointed at the TV and grimly informed me that I, too, would face the same fate as those being arrested. Once again, I was jarred by the term, more so since it was directly aimed at me this time.
While grappling with my own identity—let's just say an Andy Gibb cover provided some clues—I initially had misconceptions about what being gay entailed. For instance, I assumed it involved a certain affinity for leather and kinks not unlike gay stereotyped Village People at the time, which didn't resonate with me. Music, particularly the works of the incomparable Donna Summer, was my refuge from these complex feelings and societal norms.
As a musically obsessed teen, I’d often sneak my confiscated Zenith stereo from my parents’ closet to spin records while they were at work after they took it away due to failing grades. Even though I mostly bought 45s for their cost-effectiveness, purchasing Donna Summer’s “Bad Girls” album was a defining moment. That album felt like an indulgence, an experience enhanced by the tactile joy of sliding out fresh vinyl. I played it obsessively, memorizing every lyric. The songs from "Bad Girls," along with other Donna Summer classics like “I Feel Love” and “Last Dance,” became the soundtrack to my soul-searching years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEbaeLv-aOo
At Soundcenter, I had a unique opportunity to express my love for Donna Summer. When promotional posters for her “On the Radio: Greatest Hits” came in, you can bet one found its way to my bedroom wall. Yet, as my musical taste evolved, influenced by my older sister and shifting cultural trends, Donna had to make room for Debbie Harry Prestenders and others.
Even as I navigated the complexities of high school and the fear of being labeled "gay," my love for Donna Summer never waned. These days, if I need a mood lift, her music remains my go-to therapy. This final set is a heartfelt homage to the Queen of Disco, and my first true love, Donna Summer.
As for Ray, he took his own life about a year after making those derogatory remarks. It was a dark realization about how those who are most vehemently anti-gay might be wrestling with their own closeted identity. While I can't say I mourned his loss, I can at least comprehend his inner turmoil.
To Donna Summer, the true Queen of Disco, you'll forever occupy a cherished place in my heart and my musical journey. Until the next time...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : Donna Summer | The Casablanca Years
Genre : Divas, Disco
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:48:38
Love To Love You Baby (Extended Version)
Could It Be Magic (Extended Mix)
Try Me, I Know We Can Make It (Extended Mix)
Spring Affair (Extended Version)
Heaven Knows (Party Favorz Special Extended Mix) [with Brooklyn Dreams]
With Your Love (12'' Single)
Rumour Has It (Extended Version)
I Love You (Extended Mix)
I Feel Love (12'' Extended)
MacArthur Park Suite (Party Favorz Special Edit)

Blow Your Own Horn 2K15

HOLY COW ...I got it done!  Party Favorz has been deep in the trenches since November delivering non-stop TOP QUALITY sets for all of your P-A-R-T-Y needs.  When it came time to start on the final MEGA-PARTY mix of the year, I didn't know if I had it in me.  My mom was a distraction as I spent 3 days reinstalling and updating her computer after Dell screwed her over to the tune of $400 (the cost of a new computer), which I promptly had them refund or risk my ire with the recorded conversation that was set to go up on YouTube.  If you wonder why it took so long, that's because she lives in Texas and I'm in Georgia.  I do everything for her remotely.
Once I got all of her issues resolved, it was time to get to work and I'll be damned if this set didn't just fall together quite nicely.  I purposely used alternate mixes from the Time Capsule 2K15 and threw in several late-year hits to round it out.  The end result is one solid party-ass-fun set for your New Year's festivities.  In fact, there's no point in looking anywhere else because I got ya covered [self-importance-promotion] with a grin.
The only thing you need to do at this point (besides downloading, which BTW IS FREE TO EVERYONE) is PLAY THIS SHIT LOUD!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!! -K
Album : Blow Your Own Horn 2015
Genre : EDM
Year : 2014
Total Time : 2:37:33
Gorgon City feat. Jennifer Hudson - Go All Night (Wilkinson Remix Intro)
Calvin Harris - Summer (R3hab & Ummet Ozcan Remix)
Jennifer Lopez feat. Iggy Azalea - Booty (Funk3d Iggy Club Mix)
Beyonce - 711 (Dirty Pop Club Mix)
Five Knives - Sugar (Dirty Pop Club Remix)
Beyonce - Partition (DJ PAULO's Tom Stephan vs. Dave Aude Re-Edit)
Azealea Banks - Chasing Time (Guy Scheiman Club Mix)
David Guetta feat. Sam Martin - Dangerous (Cosmic Dawn & Andy Reese Club Mix)
Secondcity - I Wanna Feel (Patrick Hagenaar Colour Code Club Mix)
Tove Lo - Habits (Kaaze & Simon Gain Remix)
Maroon 5 - Maps (Funk3d Club Mix)
Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass (Jad Desenchanntee vs. Dave Aude Remix)
Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea - Problem (Dave Aude Twerk Club)
Pitbull feat. Ke$ha - Timber (Jump Smokers Remix)
Nicki Minaj - Anaconda (Dirty Pop Deconstruction)
Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora - Black Widow (Dem Slackers Extended Mix)
Charli XCX - Boom Clap (Young Bombs Remix)
Moxie Raia - Buffalo Bill (Tiësto Remix)
Ellie Goulding - Burn (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Flaming Anthem Mix)
Coldplay - A Sky Full Of Stars (Sultan n Ned Shepard Remix)
Sia - Chandelier (Hector Fonseca Remix)
Calvin Harris feat. John Newman - Blame (Bassanova Remix)
The Chainsmokers feat. sirenXX - Kanye (Club Mix)
Ariana Grande feat. Zedd - Break Free (Dark Intensity Club Mix)
The Ting Tings - Wrong Club (Tom Stephan Mix)
Ed Sheeran - Don't (Don Diablo Remix)
Kiesza - Hideaway (Dzeko & Torres Remix)
John Legend - All Of Me (Tiësto Remix)
Alesso feat. Tove Lo - Heroes (We Could Be) (Extended Mix)
Robbie Rivera & The EKGs - What To Do Now (Lahox & Robbie Rivera Mix)
Jesse J with Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang (Groove Controllerz Remix)
The Chainsmokers - #Selfie (Club Mix Dirty)
Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX - Fancy (The Scene Kings Dirty Remix)
The Bello Boys feat. Kat DeLuna - Last Call (JKGD Club Mix)
Taylor Swift - Shake It Off (Jad Desenchanntee vs. Dave Aude Remix Extended)
Katy Perry - Dark Horse (Manhattan Clique Remix)
Tiesto feat. Matthew Koma - Wasted (Tiesto Remix)
Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk (Delirious & Alex K Club Mix)
Beyonce - XO (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix)

The Diva Series featuring Martha Wash

It's been a long time coming but I've finally got around to inducting the dynamic and vocally gifted Martha Wash into the Diva Hall of Fame.  With her drama-filled soprano, Martha came to fame in the late 70s as part of the duo Two Tons O' Fun.  Along with Izora Armstead, the ladies were the backup singers for the other "Queen of Disco" Sylvester.
In 1982, the duo's name changed to The Weather Girls and they went on to record the biggest song of their career "It's Raining Men," a song passed over by Barbara Streisand for her "Wet" album.  To this day, the early 80s disco song is considered iconic and a classic by all standards.
After the duo split in 1985, Martha transitioned into house music and lent her voice to several massive hits by Black Box and C+C Music Factory.  As a solo artist, she continued to rack up several more #1 Billboard club hits like "Give It to You" and "Catch the Light."
She continues to perform today and has had more recent #1 club hits (Keep Your Body Working, I'm Not Coming Down) performing with legendary DJ Tony Moran, the latter taken from her recent solo album "Something Good."
Martha is a legend, an icon. an ally of the gay community, and a true goddess with an amazing voice.  For these reasons and more, Party Favorz honors Miss Martha Wash by inducting her into the Diva Hall of Fame.  XOXOXO
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Album : Martha Wash | The Diva Series
Genre : House Classics, Circuit House
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:33:09
1. Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) (Hot Tracks Remix) [C+C Music Factory]
2. I Don't Know Anybody Else (Steve Hurley's Remix) [Black BoxI]
3. Strike It Up (Brothers In Rhythm Mixshow Edit) [Black Box]
4. Give It To You (Maurice's 12'' Mix)
5. Runaround (Tee's 12'' Mix Master Dub Fist Fusion)
6. Carry On [Full Intention Club Mix]
7. Keep On Jumpin' (Tee's Freeze Mix) [Todd Terry feat. Jocelyn Brown]
8. Todd TerrySomething Going On (Original Mix) [Todd Terry feat. Jocelyn Brown]
9. Everybody Everybody feat. (Kinky Roland Balearic Remix) [Black Box]
10. I'm Not Coming Down (Wayne G. Throwback Club Mix)
11. It's My Time (Papercha$er Extended Mix)
12. StarchaserKeep Me...! (Original Extended Vocal)
13. Keep Your Body Workin' (Soulshaker vs. Bassmonkeys Club Mix) [with Tony Moran]
14. Come (Hex Hector Maximum Room Mix)
15. Catch The Light (Sound Factory Club Mix)
16. Listen To The People (Haarmeyer Anthem Mix) [Small Voices Calling]
17. It's Raining Men (Almighty Definitive Mix)

Holiday Edition 2K14 | Volume 2

SURPRISE! I had not previously announced the second part of the 2014 Holiday Edition because I wasn’t sure if there would be one.  But, as songs continued to pour in, it became abundantly clear I was gonna have to do something with them since the Winter Edition doesn’t usually come out until late January to early February.
I opened things up with Division 4’s update of the Martha Wash classic Catch the Light and what a winner this is.  He makes use of the familiar Infinity sax during the drop before pumping it back up to a circuit-laced deep house infused floor-filler, perfect for warming your sets up before all hell breaks loose.
I went ahead and added Barry Harris’ Divalicious remix of Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart which added a lot more dramatic flair to his original remix featured in the last set.  I also dropped in his full-on remix of Love Come Home by Kristine W, which adds about another 2 minutes of drop 2/3 of the way in compared to his mixshow I previously posted.  I also dropped Ranny’s remix of Astrofreeks Keep It Moving featuring Kathy Sledge of We Are Family fame, a tune that’s been powering up the club charts with a bevy of stellar remixes.  Other than that, everything else is brand-spanking new kick-ass tribal beats.
While the entire set is a masterful collection of the latest in circuit-house, there are some standouts worth focusing on.  The Barry Harris remix Sugar by Five Knives (look for other equally great remixes across genres that come with the package as well), Speak No Evil with its heart-pounding big beats and power-house vocals by Kimberly Davis; Guy Scheiman’s Brazilian party anthem Brazil You’re Ready and Robbie Rivera’s return to form with his big room progressive track Sexy Anytime.
I also want to take an opportunity to give big cred to Tracy Young, who I previously have been hard on for turning out Bey’s 711 to the MAX.  She keeps it dark and tribal while focusing on the key party phrases of the song making it more on an anthemic dub that’s bound to pack the floors well into next year.  Well done, my lady!
I hope everyone’s finished up all your shopping and are ready for the holidays.  In fact, get off the roads forget that shit and get ready for an extended party, because Party Favorz is the gift that keeps on giving.  I WILL be back on Tuesday with a very special Diva Series for everyone’s pleasure.  I just put the final mixdown on that set last night and am so excited to be releasing this.  I had a ton of fun putting it together.  Make sure to add that to your holiday calendar.
Until then …ENJOY!
Album : Holiday Edition 2K14 v2
Genre : Circuit, Tribal, Progressive, House
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:50:36
1. Martha Wash - Catch The Light (Division 4's Infinity Remix)
2. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse Of The Heart (Barry Harris Xtra Drama Re-Remix)
3. Five Knives - Sugar (Barry Harris Remix)
4. David Ohana Aviance feat. EJ Kevin Perry & Mother Juan Aviance - Aviously Aviance (Dub)
5. Kristine W - Love Come Home (Barry Harris Tribal Anthem Club Mix)
6. Kimberly Davis - Speak No Evil (D1 Music Tribal Remix)
7. Guy Scheiman feat. Trenyce - Brazil You're Ready (Synthetic) (Original Mix)
8. Eartha Kitt - Where Is My Man (Offer Nissim Remix)
9. India - Dancing On The Fire (Bryan Reyes 2015 Club Mix)
10. DJ Sammy - Heaven (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Dance Anthem)
11. Aristofreeks feat. Kathy Sledge - Keep It Moving (Ranny's Club Mix)
12. JimiJames - DropDatBitch (Casey Alva Club Mix)
13. Colton Ford - Look My Way (Tony Moran & Warren Riggs Club Mix)
14. Pamala Stanley - This Is Hot (Rinaldo Montezz Carnival Remix)
15. Wayne G - Can You Feel It (Wayne G Throwback Anthem)
16. Robbie Rivera feat. Billy W - Sexy Anytime (Original Mix)
17. Beyonce - 711 (Tracy Young's Smack it in the Air Reconstruction Mix)
18. J-Idris - Stare At The Ocean (Hector Fonseca & Tommy Love Vocal Mix)
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