EDM & House Music: Party Favorz (Circuit, Funky & Dance Classics)

Beach House 2015 Volume 1

I’m serving up (earlier than usual) some of the hottest house music for your summer enjoyment. From disco to house and everything in between, it doesn’t get any sweeter than this when you’re hanging out at the pool.
That being said, Party Favorz is on its last legs. With my recent split from Rick, single income, and a new apartment, I just don’t have the money to keep this site afloat. I want to thank DiscoBall for sending me $10, which I will use to keep the partyfavorz.com domain but other than that, that’s about all I can do.
To add another wrench into things, my father (and best friend) was just diagnosed with dementia right when I begin training for a new job working from home this next week. I’m kind of not in a good place at the moment even though I have another surprise going up for you folks for this year’s Gay Pride tomorrow.
The site is set to expire on June 18th, but I’ll likely have the domain transferred to GoDaddy (because it’s cheap) so I can retain ownership of my baby.
There’s been a lot of action going on with my YouTube channel even though I keep getting copyright claims sent over to me. Google asked me to participate in a lengthy questionnaire, which dealt specifically with these claims and it appears they may be working on something to monetize the podcasts (I’m not the only one doing it) for the respective artists.
As a result, I may try to expand it, which is entirely different from what you folks are used to but that may be my best option for the time being (unless Google can’t work something out and I ultimately get shut down). I can’t say for certain.
In the meantime, enjoy this heavenly slice of funky-disco-house-shit I’ve put together. The full high-quality download is available for everyone at partyfavorz.com.
I’ll be back tomorrow with my final Pride gift to you all. Until then …ENJOY!
Album : Beach House 2015
Genre : Funky, House, Deep House, Disco, Soulful
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:39:02
Robert Clivilles feat. Kimberly Davis - Set Me Free (C&C Music Factory Organ Club Mix)
Crazibiza - Blended (Original Mix)
DJ Lady D - All Night Long (R.O.N.N. Chicago Boogie Remix)
Disclosure & Gregory Porter - Holding On (Gus Pirelli VIP Disco Mix)
Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP - Soul Makossa (Money) (Club Mix)
Chic feat. Nile Rodgers - I'll Be There (DJ Yiannis Edit)
Lorenzo Tracks - Anytime You Wanna (Original Mix)
Etienne De Crecy feat. Madeline Follin - You (Todd Edwards Remix)
Alex Herrera - I've Got The Place
The Shapeshifters feat. River - It's You (Original Mix).wav
Kaz James - Show Me All Your Love (My Digital Enemy Club Mix)
Lenny Fontana - Everybody Put Your Hands Up (Loris Conte Remix)
Enzo Siffredi - Sometimes (Original Mix)
Lika Morgan - Relax (Don't Do It) (Original Mix)
Nadia Gattas - The Feeling (Tom Bull Mix)
Simon Adams & Stefano Mango - Look At You
Pagany feat. Chanelle - Caught In The Middle (Roby Arduini & Pagany Tribute Mix)
Adri Block - That Summer Groove (Original)
Blonde feat. Alex Newell - All Cried Out (Oliver Nelson Remix)
Third World - Now That We Found Love (Monsieur ZonZon Refresh Extended)

Gay Pride 2015 Volume 2 | Even More Big-Ass Circuit Beats

Somewhere this week I lost a day.  I'd swear yesterday was Thursday and stayed up all night binging on the new Netflix series "Sense8."  As a result, I rolled out of bed later than my usual 6am only to realize that today was already Saturday and that I missed my Pride post for yesterday.  Better late than never and I believe you will be pleased because this sucker is gonna blow the roof off!
The United States is on the cusp of a MAJOR change in policy toward gay marriages.  The SCOTUS is set to hand down a decision challenging a ban on same-sex marriage that will have a rippling effect throughout all 50 states.  Just because I recently had a failed 14-year relationship that didn't get to see this important recognition DOES NOT mean I have soured on EQUALITY FOR ALL.  To the contrary, gay rights have come a long way in this country but it's been a difficult journey, to say the least, and things have been moving fast over the past five years.
In short, this decision is expected to split the court with a swing vote by Justice Kennedy tipping the scale in our favor.  Even if marriage is not an important issue for you personally, this decision will be historic and will pull out another peg from the four-legged stool of injustice that has been plaguing the LGBT community for a lifetime.  Party Favorz stands in full support of the rights of these good folks and their families to finally have the recognition they rightfully deserve.
As I had mentioned in my prior post, my domain (partyfavorz.com) is set to renew on June 18th as is the hosting for the site.  I had their top-tier package last year but after looking at the cheapest possible options, I figured I can get away with their base plan.  While this site drums up quite a bit of traffic, most of you good folks who follow me regularly get your updates through the various social media options I have available and in the majority of cases off of your phones.  You can thank Big Brother, uh I mean Google Analytics for providing this invaluable information.
Nevertheless, I still need to maintain my presence on the internet with the site from which all these alternative sources of accessing my content are available.  So, I went ahead and re-opened the Party Favorz Vault and am once again offering unlimited access to ALL of my past podcasts for a flat rate of $40 annually.  Since this is the month of Pride, I am also offering access to just the Pride folder and the majority of its contents (including the classic Pride sets) for a flat rate of $10 through July 4th.  I plan on providing low-quality streaming on them in the next couple of hours for those that are interested.
For those of you who already subscribe, I have re-added the PayPal button on the front page so that you might consider a one-time donation to help offset my costs.  I need to come up with $60, which for the most part is not a lot, but after my recent split with Rick, money IS too tight to mention.  In the interest of keeping Party Favorz afloat, please consider donating $5, $10, or anything you can afford.  In the immortal words of Depeche Mode, "everything counts (even) in small amounts."
I'll be back next week with the earlier-than-usual Beach House Edition.  Until then ...HAPPY GAY PRIDE and as always ENJOY!
Album : Pride Edition 2015 v2
Genre : Circuit, Tribal, Progressive, House
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:27:56
Madonna - Ghosttown (Offer Nissim Drama Mix)2. Cyril G. & Leomeo - Muscles (Edson Pride & Erick Fabbri Remix)
Taito Tikaro & Flavio Zarza feat. Estela Martin - Say That You Want Me (Tribaland Remix)
Craig C. & Paco G. feat Svrcina - (We Can Change House of Labs Club Mix)
Allan Natal feat. Nicky Valentine - You Won't Bring Me Down (Allan Abdalla Reconstruction Remix)
Sia - Beautiful People Say (Eduardo Brava AfterRIO Mash)
Annie Lennox - I Put A Spell On You (Las Bibas Diva Club Remix)
Barry Harris feat. Pepper Mashay - Dive In The Pool (Antonio Mendez Bootleg)
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Gay Pride 2015 Volume 1 | BIG Circuit Beats

Welcome to the GAY PRIDE edition 2015.  Due to time constraints and other personal priorities, Gay Days was dropped as is the collection of the best EDM hits for the year so far in favor of this two-set circuit beats.
With so much going on lately, it will be difficult to maintain my previous output for this site.  Regardless, I'm on track for the next couple of weeks with part 2 of this set followed by the annual Beach House set which is currently in the production phase (and is looking mighty tasty).
Right now, dig into this set of BIG ASS diva vocals and tribal beats that should fuel you through your workouts and pump you up for the weekend.  I'll be back next week for the second round.
Until then ...ENJOY!
Album : Pride Edition 2015 v1
Genre : Circuit, Tribal, Progressive, House
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:29:12
Abigail feat. Toy Armada & DJ GRIND - Let The Joy Rise (Barry Harris Remix)
Guy Scheiman feat. Hannah Gold - Alive (Vocal Mix)
Ariana Grande - One Last Time (Barry Harris Remix)
Joe Gauthreaux feat. Zhana - Justa Circus (Original)
Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea - Pretty Girls (Division 4 & Matt Consola Club Mix)
Offer Nissim feat. Cim W - I Wanna Be With You (Original Mix)
Angel Moraes feat. Neysa Malone - Rise Above The Game (Ralphi Rosario Club Remix)
Company B - Fascinated (Barry Harris 2k15 Club Mix)
Dave Aude feat. Cierra Sample - Circles (Nacho Chapado & Ivan Gomez Extended Mix)
Rihanna - Bitch Better Have My Money (HenriqMoraes & Ranlusy Louis Mor Unofficial Remix)
Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like U Do (Tomer Maizner Remix)
Ralphi Rosario feat. Frankie - Forever (Ralphi Club Mix)
Nathan Sykes - Kiss Me Quick (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Main Remix)
Jessica Sutta - Let It Be Love (Razor N Guido Vocal Remix)
Jade - Better And Better (Chris Cox Remix)
Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding - Outside (Barry Harris House Remix)

Beach Party 2015 v1 | Summertime EDM Hits

I've been moved in for a week now into my new place and frankly still have a lot of work to do.  Regardless, I've been itching to get something new out so between now and next week, there will be three sets going up.
I'm kicking things off with a long-overdue serving of commercial EDM hits that should keep you folks busy well into summer.  I pulled out the stops on this so you end with a monster-sized set.  This could have easily been two sets but I'm saving Beach Party v2 for a funky-house set later in June.
I'm almost at capacity on Google Drive where they'll start charging me for additional storage and they sent me a notice that they will start charging for bandwidth, data something like that in July due to all the activity that had been going on.  I'm at a point where I MUST pair all of my costs down.  So, I'm dropping the vault all-together though everyone who has paid still will have access through the summer.  Just make sure you get everything you want.  Going forward, everything will be downloadable through the site and free for all.
Also, I've dropped Blubrry for my podcast host and will continue to use house-mixes for the hosting since it's free.  Downloads will still be through the main Party Favorz site though, which allows me to track what people are gravitating towards.  As for my web host, that renews in June to a whopping $400!  I'm cutting that down to the essentials cause I ain't got that kind of money.
Don't expect that I will keep things up at break-neck speed but I'll post new stuff as I get to it after this next week.  I may be partnering with another site to get all of the Diva Hall of Fame sets back up, one week at a time (more on that later).  I'll also be re-posting the Pride Classics the first week of June.
That's about all I got for now.  Until the next time ...ENJOY!
Album : Beach Party 2015 v1
Genre : EDM, Electro, Progressive, House
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:47:36
Sak Noel DJ Kuba & Neitan & Veronica Mayra - No Boyfriend (Radio Club Mix)
Audien feat. Parson James - Insomnia (Ashley Wallbridge Club Remix)
Taio Cruz - Do What You Like (Zoo Station Remix)
The Weeknd - Earned It (DJ Drew Remix)
Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea - Pretty Girls (DJ DigiMark vs. Dave Aude Mashup)
DJ Fresh & Adam F - Believer (Jacob Plant Remix)
Goldhouse - When I Come Home (Nightdrive Club Mix)
Lost Frequencies - Are You With Me (86 Club mix)
Jane Vanderbilt feat. MJ - Welcome To My Party (Pri yon Joni Deep Bounce Remix)
Giorgio Moroder feat. Sia - Deja Vu (Benny Benassi Club Remix)
Britney Spears - Tom's Diner (DJ Digimark vs. Bingo Players Mashup)
Martin Garrix feat. Usher - Don't Look Down (DJ FmSteff 2015 Totalmix)
Walk The Moon - Shut Up & Dance (Jason Nevins Radio Alt Mixshow B)
Skylar Stecker - Rooftop (Dave Aude Club Mix)
Philip George - Wish You Were Mine (Dirty Pop Remix)
Madonna - Ghosttown (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Club Mix)
Axwell & Ingrosso - On My Way (Extended Original)
Tori Kelly - Nobody Love (Jonathan Pitch Remix)
Adam Lambert - Ghost Town (Ian Thomas Bootleg Edit)
Luciana & Glovibes - One By One (Original Mix)
Rihanna - Bitch Better Have My Money (R3hab Remix)
Malea - One Hot Mess (Justin Prime Remix)
Zedd feat. Jon Bellion - Beautiful Now (Extended Mix)
Alesso feat. Roy English - Cool (Bottai Remix)
Andy Grammer - Honey I'm Good (The DJ Mike D Extended Remix)
Major Lazer & DJ Snake feat. MØ - Lean On (Original)

Break-up Dance Classics: Crying on the Dancefloor

Life throws curveballs, and relationships are no exception. After a 14-year journey with Rick, we've decided to part ways. It's a challenging moment, yes, but it's led to something emotionally raw yet cathartic: a compilation of early break-up dance classics. Party Favorz offers this unique set to accompany the myriad feelings a break-up evokes—be it sadness, anger, regret, or even empowerment.
Given the life transitions, including a move away from Atlanta, pardon the somewhat less polished mix set this time around. Despite this, I'm convinced that the collection will resonate with many of you, perhaps even offering a semblance of solace. This one's filed under our beloved Backspin category.
Now, let's delve into this stirring collection of songs that capture the complexities of ending a relationship. The Groovefunkel New Disco remix of Gloria Gaynor's seminal "I Will Survive" transforms this gay anthem of empowerment into a dance-floor-ready battle cry. Another standout is Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together," presented here in the Atlantic Soul Vocal Remix. This version adds a danceable twist to Mariah's poignant lyrics about love and loss.
Toni Braxton's soul-wrenching "Un-Break My Heart" finds a new context in the Franktidrama Mix, while Amy Winehouse's "Tears Dry On Their Own" offers a fresh perspective via the Alix Alvarez Sole Channel Mix. Celine Dion's "All By Myself," remixed by Tracy Young, and Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" in the Hex Hector remix, add layers of emotional depth to these early break-up dance classics.
For a modern touch, Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" receives the Ralphi & Craig remix, weaving a tale of assertiveness amidst sorrow. Further, Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" is transformed into a house epic by the Downtown London remix, adding sonic dimensions to the grief and anger the original so perfectly encapsulates.
Alice Deejay’s “Better Off Alone,” Rihanna’s “Love The Way You Lie” remixed by the Italian Dandies, and Pink’s “Please Don’t Leave Me” in the Digital Dog remix also find their way into this cathartic dance set. Each track serves as a pillar of solace, standing strong amidst the chaos of human emotions.
As I embark on a new chapter in my life, it's uncertain how soon Party Favorz will be back in full swing. However, rest assured that our mission to bring rhythm and beats to life's ups and downs remains steadfast. Until the next time...ENJOY!
Rick and I moved back in together at the beginning of 2016 starting a new chapters in our lives. It's now 2023 and we're still together and plan on marrying soon. Thanks to all the Party Favorz followers for your well-wishes. You are the lifeblood that keeps this podcast running.
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : Crying on the Dancefloor 
Genre : EDM, Funky, House
Year : 2015 
Total Time : 1:43:13
1. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive (Groovefunkel New Disco Remix)
2. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together (Atlantic Soul Vocal Remix)
3. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart (Franktidrama Mix)
4. Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own (Alix Alvarez Sole Channel Mix)
5. George Michael - Careless Whisper (Rad Stereo Remix)
6. Celine Dion - All By Myself (Tracy Young Remix)
7. Lady Antebellum - Need You Now (Dark Intensity Remix)
8. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You (Hex Hector Mixshow)
9. OneRepublic - Apologize (Lenny B. Club Mix)
10. Jewel - Foolish Games (Cutmore 2013 Remix)
11. Beyonce - Irreplaceable (Ralphi & Craig Mixshow Edit)
12. Alice Deejay - Better Off Alone (Vocal Club Mix)
13. Pink - Please Don't Leave Me (Digital Dog Club Mix)
14. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone (Jason Nevins Rock Da Club Mix)
15. Gotye feat. Kimbra - Somebody That I Used To Know (Meridian Remix)
16. Adele - Rolling In The Deep (Downtown London Extended Mix)
17. Rihanna - Love The Way You Lie (Italian Dandies Bootleg Remix)
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Go Deep

About two weeks ago, I had started on what would be a two-set funky-house-music series for April.  I had gotten through the elimination process and just threw the songs together to see what worked and what didn't.  That was about as far as I got.
So yesterday, while backing up and clearing out my hard drive, I left the house music folder for last.  I combined the two sets and dumped it on my phone to check out later.  That evening, I decided to get drunk and play Monopoly (yes, it's nice and slow and I don't have to think) while listening to this rough mix.
Overall, the music is solid but the mixing could use some work and some songs likely would have been cut.  Since I know I won't be able to finish these sets, I left them as one and decided to share it with everyone.  Keep in mind, this IS NOT finished product but is definitely good enough for your listening enjoyment.
This is the last thing on my hard drive and I don't have anything else that was in the works.  For what it's worth ...ENJOY!
Final Thoughts: The Party Favorz Vault has been suspended and will not be accepting any new subscribers.  Current subscribers will continue to have access, though if you have a recurring plan, I'd suggest you go ahead and cancel it; you'll still have access afterward.
Also, if you live in the ATL area and know someone who has a guest house for rent, reach out to me on Facebook or Google.  I literally have no place to go when our lease is up on the 13th.  I've got a ton of really nice furniture and appliances that I may just have to give away, since I know I can't take most of this stuff and Rick isn't getting any of it.
Any suggestions, LMK.
Album : Go Deep [Rough Cut]
Genre : Funky, House, Deep House, Tech House, NuDisco, Soulful
Year : 2015
Total Time : 02:04:17
Tony Moran feat. Martha Wash - Free People (Giuseppe D. Remix)
Oliver Heldens - Melody (Original Mix)
Matt Caseli & Terry Lex feat. Cinnamon Brown - Lose My Mind (Original Mix)
Kenny Dope & Neysa - Hands Up High (Kenny Dope O'Gutta MIx)
Leandro Da Silva - Sing It Back (Original Mix)
Denney - Low Frequency (Original Mix)
Nick Corline House Work - Re-Intro (Corline & Manuel G Remix)
Mark Knight - Ironing Man (Original Mix)
Patrick Bryze & Jim Tonique - Better World (Original Mix)
Marshall Jefferson - Lock The Doors (Original Mix)
Anhanguera - Moodywoman
10Digits with Simone Denny - Calling Your Name (Extended Mix)
Joeski - Leave You (Original Mix)
Alex Herrera - You Know I Love Music
Klingande feat. Broken Back & Riva Restart -The Game (Original Mix)
Mess & Juice vs. Kenzo - EL NINO -(Original Mix)
Pretty Pink feat. Janine Villforth - Gunfire
Nora En Pure & Sons Of Maria - Uraguay (EDX Dubai Skyline Remix)
Bellatrax feat. Sophia May - What Love Is
Lenny Fontana - Everybody Put Your Hands Up (Marshall Jefferson Remix)
Gregory Porter - Liquid Spirit (Claptone Remix)
Kiu D - Discotheque
CJ Bolland - Sugar is Sweeter (Robbie Rivera Re-Rub)
Reboot - The Frenchie Thing (Original Mix)

Spring Break 2015 | EDM Party Mix

HOT OFF THE PRESS!  The 2015 Spring Break EDM edition has made its way to the Party Favorz front page much sooner than anticipated.  The fact it made it at all is a miracle of sorts since it wasn't coming together for me as early as this past weekend.  After scrapping the whole mix and walking away for 24 hours, I came back with a fresh take, and BOOM this sucker fell right into place.
Keep in mind, this is intended to be a party mix so there is a good mixture of deep house, commercial, BIG electro-progressive, and even hip-hop represented here.  I was getting tripped up on a couple of Trap songs I wanted to include but ultimately threw one out and picked up a bootleg of the other, which got me where I needed to go.
On a more sober note ...
Not to be the bearer of bad news, but this is going to be my last post for a very long time.  After 14 years, Rick and I are splitting up and I have no clue where I'm going to live or what my next move will be.
I'll keep the streaming option open for another 30 days and will retain the rights to the partyfavorz.com name.  After all, this is a franchise I built and I have no intention of letting it go to some cheesy wholesale party goods store out of China.  My site hosting is another matter entirely.  I won't be able to afford it once it comes up in May so you may get a message around that time about the site not being available.  I'll likely just hang a sign on the front door letting everyone know the status.
As for the vault access, that is completely separate from the site and is tied to my Google account; so that will continue to be accessible for subscribers.  In other words, there is no need to rush and start downloading a bunch of stuff to get you caught up.  It'll still be there when you get around to it.
Though I take every aspect of this site seriously, ultimately Party Favorz was just for fun and a way for me to express myself creatively.  While I won't say never, ever again, I have to be honest because things are looking pretty bleak at the moment.  Nevertheless, things can always change on a dime, so don't count me out even if you haven't heard from me in several months.  I'll do my best to pull something together, but I can't make any promises.
I'd thank everyone that's supported my efforts and all the friends I've made throughout the years, but that would sound final ...SO I WON'T [grin].  I hope everyone is finally thawing out and gearing up for a great weekend.  Until the next time... ENJOY!
Album : Spring Break 2015
Genre : EDM, Electro, Progressive, Deep House
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:33:54
Alex Adair - Make Me Feel Better (Don Diablo & CID Remix)
Calvin Harris feat. HAIM - Pray To God (Calvin Harris vs. Mike Pickering Hacienda Remix)
Princess Superstar - I'm a Firecracker (We Are Nuts! Remix) (Original Mix)
RUN DMC - Walk This Way (Dark Intensity Club Mix)
Tough Love - So Freakin Tight (Westfunk Remix)
Flo Rida - G.D.F.R. (Disco Suckz Remix)
Katy Tiz - Whistle (While You Work It) (Dave Aude Club Mix)
DASCO feat. Justina Maria - What I Need (Right Here-Right Now) (Pri yon Joni Club Attack Remix)
Carly Rae Jepsen - I Really Like You (Dirty Pop Deconstruction)
Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding - Outside (TONG APOLLO Remix)
Dave Aude feat. Jessica Sutta - I'm Gonna Get You (Rich B & Phil Marriott Mixshow)
Zedd feat. Selena Gomez - I Want You To Know (Extended Mix)
David Guetta feat. Nicki Minaj & Afrojack - Hey Mama (Loud Bit Project Remix)
Alice Deejay - Better Off Alone (Zaxx Remix)
ODESZA feat. Shy Girls - All We Need (Dzeko & Torres Remix)
Charli XCX feat. Rita Ora - Doing It (Jump Smokers Extended Mix)
Jack U feat. Kiesza - Take U There (Mikael Wills Bootleg)
Eric Prydz vs. CHVRCHES - Tether (Original Mix)
Galantis - Runaway (U and I) (Kaskade Remix)
Bea Miller - Young Blood (Mack & Jet Set Vega Extended Remix)
AXWELL ^ INGROSSO - Something New (Robin Schulz Club Mix)

Spring Edition 2015 | Circuit House Music Lovers

Party Favorz is currently in a wrap-up mode.  Meaning, I'm trying to get out as much finished product as possible because of upcoming interruptions in my daily life.  To be certain, it's complicated but I've got a lot on my plate and may be displaced in about a month or so.
For you folks, that's good news because your thirst gets quenched much sooner before it runs dry.
So for now, I'm sending up the Spring Edition 2015, which is a slamming set featuring some of the biggest beats hot off the circuit!  This is a monster, so be sure to consume slowly or you might overheat.
I'm going to go ahead and deliver the Jody Watley [Soul Sessions] tomorrow and will try to deliver the next EDM set by the end of the next week if I can work it out.
Until then ...ENJOY!
Album : Spring Edition 2015
Genre : Circuit, Tribal, Progressive, House
Year : 2015
Total Time : 02:05:34
Ivy Levan - Biscuit (Ralphi's Bitch Biscuit Mix)
Mark Knight - Feel Good Now (Original Mix)
Erika Jayne - Crazy (Casey Alva Loco Mix)
Taylor Swift - Style (Barry Harris Club Remix)
Tony Moran feat. Martha Wash - Free People (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Global Mix)
Madonna feat. Natalie Cole - Living For Love (DJ Matt Bailer & Taj vs. HQ2 Mashup)
Röyksopp & Robyn vs. George Michael vs. Tikaro - Do It Amazing (Guy Scheiman Obrigado Rio Amazing Carnival Mashup)
Alesso feat. To Love - Heroes (Barry Harris Remix)
AXWELL & INGROSSO - Something New (Perry Twins Extended)
Josephine Roberto - He Wants To Get It (Gomi Tribal Remix)
Katy Tiz - Whistle (While You Work It) (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix)
Ono - Woman Power (Twisted Dee Anthem Remix)
Dave Aude feat. Jessica Sutta - I'm Gonna Get You (Rich B & Phil Marriott Club Remix)
Erasure - Sacred (Chris Cox Club Mix)
Dasco feat. Justina Maria - What I Need (Right Here, Right Now) [Ranny's Big Room Mix]
Giorgio Moroder feat. Kylie Minogue - Right Here, Right Now (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix)
Dirty Disco feat. Debbie Holiday - Lift (Barry Harris Club Remix)
Temporary Hero & Jason Walker - Wildjoy (Guy Scheiman Club Mix)
Lula & Deborah Cox - Burning Out (Mauro Mozart Teta Remix)
Micha Moor & Avaro vs. Razor N Guido - Kwango Does It Again (Martin Rivera vs. Jofer)
Kim English - Everyday 2K15 (Sweet Beatz Project Remix)
Sia - Elastic Heart (John Michael & Floor One Main Mix)

Jody Watley | The Diva Series | The Soul Sessions

After the success of her second album Larger Than Life, Jody Watley began to dig deeper and became more introspective in her music. For the most part, she was in tune with the changing musical landscape as house music began to move into the mainstream, while other elements of the genre (in particular Soulful House) were rapidly gaining notoriety within the underground dance scene.
Her newer albums (Affairs of the Heart, Intimacy, and Affection) would reflect an artist who had not only matured but become socially aware.  Lyrically, all of the elements of floor-burners like Looking For a New Love and Don't You Want Me were there but were presented in a way that many of her earlier fans didn't get.  It's a shame because some of Jody's best work was coming out of these albums as well as subsequent releases.
Vocally, Jody was never going to be a Martha Wash nor Loleatta Holloway but she could sure stand on her own next to Barbara Tucker and/or Ultra Nate (other soulful house goddesses at the time).  Jody's voice is so distinctive that when she sings backup on someone else's song, you don't have to ask who it is, you just know.  There's a funky addictive nu-disco number she performed with French Horn Rebellion called Cold Enough that came out late last year and without having not known who it was the minute the female voice kicks in I knew immediately and was like OMG ...that's Jody!
 "I'm gonna get my hair done, nails done, I'm gonna get my drag on, I'm gonna party tonight" -Nightlife
In addition to the work Jody has been doing with others, she also released a quite excellent 8-song album titled Paradise in July of last year off of her Avitone Recording imprint.  That album contains the red-hot Nightlife and Tonight's the Night (with Mark De Clive-Lowe) and I'm hoping that Dancer and The Dawn also get the remix treatments in the near future.  The album may be short, but it's sheer nu-disco/house perfection!
In support of Jody's ongoing efforts and to spotlight the essence of her fabulosity, I've gone ahead and added a second induction into the Diva Hall of Fame, with the inclusion of the Soul Sessions.  Let yourself get swept away in this lush set of 90s Soulful House Music.  ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : The Diva Series starring Jody Watley
Genre : Diva, Soulful, House, Deep House
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:22:23
Your Love Keeps Working On Me (Extended MK Mix)
I'm The One You Need (Driza Bone 12''
Off The Hook (Booker T. Vocal Mix)
Saturday Night Experience (Shelter Vocal)
Looking For A New Love (Craig Christiansen Remix)
Jody Watley feat. Roy Ayers - I Love To Love (MAW 12'')
Photographs (Dave Warrin Remix)
Candlelight (RedSoul Remix)
Whenever (Original)
Don't You Want Me (Scuba Mix)
A Beautiful Life (Julius Papp & Dave Warrin Vocal Mix)
Ecstasy (Def XTC Mix)
I Want Your Love (Danny Krivit Edit)
Workin' On A Groove (DJ Royson Coolsummer Mix)

Jody Watley | The Diva Series | 90s Club Hits

From Fly Girl to backup dancer for Janet ...oh wait!  I'm getting my DIVAS mixed up.  Let's try this again ...
From Soul Train dancer to member of the 70s and 80s disco/R&B group Shalamar, to fashion icon and actress to dance floor D-I-V-A, Jody Watley truly is the shit!
After leaving Shalamar in the early 80s, Jody took off for the UK and worked on a variety of projects.  2-1/2 years later, she returned to the states, signed a record deal with MCA, and just exploded all over the charts with mega-hits Looking For a New Love, Don't You Want Me, and Some Kind of Lover.  She continued her successful streak into the early 90s with hits like Real Love, Friends, and Everything.
Over the next few albums, Jody began experimenting with her sound to include Jazz, Soul, and House.  It's during the period throughout the 90s that she transformed herself into a soulful chanteuse.  Despite critical acclaim, many of these releases failed to break into the upper reaches of the Billboard charts.  For Jody, it's not always about "the charts" but being true to herself and her art.  While that may not always pay the bills, it certainly kept our attention throughout the years.
So how do you go about honoring someone who has three stages of her musical career?  First, pick yourself up a copy of You Wanna Dance With Me? and you've got your 80's dance diva output covered.  Then, you pick up a copy of this set which focuses on her more commercial output (club hits) from the 90s to the present day.  There are a lot of rarities in this set and frankly, I worked the shit out of it as if Jody were standing over me with a big stick.
Next week, I'm going to treat everybody to the third side of Jody many of you probably never knew about; that's her soulful side.  I can assure you that it is pure bliss and well worth the listen.
For now, please give a standing ovation for MISS JODY WATLEY!  Gurrrrl, you are now officially entered into the very prestigious DIVA HALL OF FAME!
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Album : The Diva Series starring Jody Watley
Genre : Diva, House, Dance
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:13:04
Looking For A New Love (BPM vs. Alison Limerick Remix)
Borderline (Funky Junction Marco Zappala Club Mix)
Reach (Soulcast Remix) [with Max Sanna]
Off The Hook (Soul Solution Mix)
If I'm Not In Love [Dano & BK Mix]
When A Man Loves A Man (BBG Hard Mix)
Don't You Want Me (Untitled Remix)
Tonight's The Night (MDCL Remix) [with Mark De Clive-Lowe]
I Want Your Love (Thomas Gold Remix)
A Beautiful Life (Love To Infinity Classic Club Mix)
Whenever (Junior's Earth Anthem)
Nightlife (Moto Blanco Club Mix)

The Mixtape Sessions Spring 2015 Volume 2

Following up on v1 of the Spring Mixtape Sessions, I've got some sweet tunes that have been on heavy rotation in my phone for the past several weeks.
From classic re-works of Janet Jackson and Funkstar De Luxe (Bob Marley) to the classic remakes Better Off Alone (originally by Alice Deejay) and Show Me Love (originally by Robin S), this set represents the anti-top 40 with brilliant tunes on the chill tip.
Show Me Love is a magnificent re-interpretation of the early 90s house classic that defies all logic on paper until you hear it.  Sam Feldt's soulful delivery shines bright with a sharp focus on the lyrics that were otherwise overlooked in the original.  Nothing short of brilliant!
These songs are sandwiched between a hefty dose of originals that I won't pick apart individually other than to say they are some of the finest tunes you won't hear on the radio at the moment.
As usual, I close things out with something uplifting and Dance fits the bill quite nicely.  Gina Carey's vocals and spiritual reading channel an early 80s Stephanie Mills on this excellent slice of soulful house.
Make sure to check back later today and tomorrow because I've decided to go ahead and post the next Diva Series and the 2015 Spring Edition for the circuit boys is going up tomorrow.  So DON'T MISS OUT!
Album : The Mixtape Sessions v1 | Spring 2015
Genre : Chill, Deep House, Soulful, Indie, Tech House
Year : 2015
Total Time : 01:26:01
Janet Jackson - Pleasure Principle (Classixx Recovery Mix)
Funkstar De Luxe - Sun Is Shining (Pole Folder & Jose Maria Ramon Rework)
Francesco Rossi & Ozark Henry - Godspeed You (Extended)
Omar Basaad feat. Jova Radevska - Be You (Original)
Sam Feldt - Show Me Love (Original Mix)
David Guetta feat. Emeli Sande - What I Did For Love (PANG! Remix)
Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne - Real Love (The Chainsmokers Remix)
Seinabo Sey - Hard Time (The Golden Pony Remix)
Carl Fath feat. Steve Edwards - Only Humans (Afterlife Remix)
Alina Baraz & Galimatias - Make You Feel (Original)
Cubicolor - Got This Feeling (Original Mix)
JDstreams feat. Maky Ferrari - Better Off Alone (Original)
Matvey Emerson & Alex Hook feat. Gosha - Shine (Anton Ishutin Remix)
Jam Xpress & Style Matterz - Back To You (Original Mix)
Heyman - If I Play Your Game (Alle Farben Yountous Remix)
Private Agenda - Deja Vu (Original Mix)
Gina Carey - Dance (Nigel Lowis Mix)

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!
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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.