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

Autumn Mixtape Sessions 2014 Volume 1

With Labor Day weekend behind us, it’s time to start rolling out some more heat, albeit in a chill kinda fashion.  The Autumn Mixtape is a series of personal picks that are perfect for unwinding or just zoning out.
I’ve got a lot sitting on my hard drive at the moment and will be upping pt. 2 on Saturday followed by some more Millennial House Classics and a new Diva Series.  I’m getting the EDM bug again as some great stuff has finally made it to my ears, so I’ll likely be starting in on that soon.
Remember, due to the nature of the Mixtape Series, there are no cue files that will accompany them.  Hope everyone is gearing up for the weekend.  I’ll be back early Saturday.  Until then ….ENJOY!
Album : Autumn Mixtape 1
Genre : House, Deep House, Indie
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:30:30
1. Parra for Cuva - True Thoughts (Original Mix)
2. Ryan Mathiesen - Nothing New (Nicone Ratterloopbox Cut)
3. Sunlight feat. The Magician - Years & Years (Extended mix)
4. Buchanan - Coming Down (Extended Mix)
5. Animal Trainer feat. Jan Blomqvist - Keep Control (Niconé & Sascha Braemer Remix)
6. Dirty Vegas - Setting Sun (Nora en Pure Remix)
7. Amber Jolene & Nolan - Everyday & Everynight (KANT Remix)
8. Passenger 10 & Lika Morgan - Golden Sky (Me & My Toothbrush Remix)
9. Emeli Sande - Read All About It (AlexC Remix)
10. Deepjack & Mr. Nu - Don't You Know That (Woo2tech Remix)
11. Syn Cole - Bright Lights (Sam Feldt Remix)
12. Lilly Wood & The Prick - Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Bootleg)
13. Kölsch feat. Gregor Schwellenbach - Cassiopeia (Original)
14. Moby feat. Damien Jurado - Almost Home (Sebastien Remix)
15. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting (Noiseshaper Remix)

Summer XO Volume 2

Happy Sunday everybody!  For pt. 2 of the Summer XO, I went back and brightened things up a bit by putting some sunshine into the mix.  This set has some of my go-to songs of the moment like Basement Jaxx's “Never Say Never,” the unstoppable Duke Dumont’s “Won’t Look Back” and Kieza’s “Hideaway.”  Sandwiched in between is a heaping trove of house goodness.
September is pretty much gonna be a sleeper here at Party Favorz, with two new Mixtapes (which are already in the can) and a very special new Diva induction into the Hall of Fame.  I still have the final five volumes of Millennial house classics to deliver so you got a pretty good idea of what’s coming out this month.  The next Dance Club set(s) and the Fall Edition won’t likely drop until sometime in October.
Anyone that’s had a chance to check out the site, will notice a major re-work of the layout and design.  Realizing I need to restructure so I can somehow monetize it to recover my monthly costs, I’m trying out some new things.  Expect even more changes to Party Favorz in the coming months.  Don’t worry, this ain't gonna hit your pocket-book, but hopefully will allow me to take my costs off my budget so it can sustain itself and continue to provide you with the excellence in podcasting you've come to enjoy from me.
If you’re in the US, get out and BBQ today and enjoy your Labor Day holiday.  If you’re not, get out anyway and take in some sunshine.  I’ll start rolling some new stuff out next week.  Until then …ENJOY!
Album : Summer XO pt. 2
Genre : House, Deep House, Funk, NuDisco
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:50:15
1. Basement Jaxx - Never Say Never (Original Mix)
2. Duke Dumont - Won't Look Back (Extended Mix)
3. Copyright - Submarine (Original Mix)
4. Heather M feat. May K - Wanna Have Fun (Original Mix)
5. Mystique - Brand New 2014 (Extended Version)
6. Etienne Ozborne, Zoltan Kontes & Ron Carroll - Get On Up (Original Mix)
7. Charles Feelgood feat. Felipe Avelar - Bebop (Original Mix)
8. Bewbz vs. Glamaraz - Heere 2 Moove (Original Mix)
9. Nora En Pure - True (Original Mix)
10. Alex Kenji feat. Dacia Bridges - I Feel (Original Mix)
11. Luca Debonaire & Lucas Reyes - Tesora (Original Mix)
12. Ultra Nate - Unconditional (Crazibiza Remix)
13. Mike Newman pres. Mike Da Phunk - Lemme Tell Ya' (Original Mix)
14. R.O.N.N. & CeCe Peniston - Turn It Up (Baggi's Hand Bag House Mix)
15. J Paul Getto vs. Greg Robertson - Voicemail (Original Mix)
16. Kiesza - Hideaway (Danny Dove Rework)
17. Steve McKelly - Disco Inferno 2014 (Stefano Mattara Mix)
18. Krankbrother - Thank You Baby (Original Mix)
19. Soft House Company - What You Need (Original Mix)
20. Freestylers - Love My Bass (Original Mix)
21. Inaya Day pres. Masquerade - Higher (Lucius Lowe Club Mix)
22. Lizzie Curious - Wiggle (Original Mix)
23. Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You 2014 (Eat More Cake Remix)

Summer XO 2014 Volume 1

As we begin to wind down summer 2014, I thought now would be a good time to send it off with a pair of super-deep house-lovin’ sets.  Summer XO represents some of the darkest house tunes I’ve come across in a long time.  Despite its shiny happy disco beat, the lyrics to the Ting Ting’s new single “Wrong Club,” are pretty dark.
Don’t get me wrong, this is my go-to tune of the moment, but this is some seriously deep shit.  That same undertone can be felt throughout both sets.  Even the Blondie classic “Heart of Glass” has been turned into this devious and dark deep house tune that frankly works surprisingly well.  I think it may be the whole Lana-tization (Lana Del Ray) of the current house scene that’s affecting these productions.  That’s not to say there aren’t some happy moments in-between the grooves, but if you’re looking to get your roller boogie on, this ain’t it LOL.
Did I ever tell you about the way I wanna feel
Giving it up and fly away
Did I ever tell you about the good times that you get
Don't know if you got another day
Hey! I'm in the wrong club
Listening to this shit
Hey! I'm in the wrong life, someone get me out of it
I’ve got the second part of this moody monster heading your way tomorrow so make sure you check back.  Until then …ENJOY!
Album : Summer XO pt. 1
Genre : House, Deep House, Funk, NuDisco
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:49:43
1. The Ting Tings - Wrong Club (The Super Criticals Club Mix)
2. Thee Cool Cats - In The Magazine (Original Mix)
3. Z Factor - Get In 2 The Music (Joey Negro Chicago Tribute Mix)
4. Stan Kolev - Troubled (Croatia Squad Remix)
5. Angelo Ferreri - That Soul (Original Super Mix)
6. Sia - Chandelier (Cutmore Club Remix)
7. Eric Prydz - Liberate (Lane 8 Remix)
8. Sharam Jey & Loulou Players - Hum Hum (Tapesh Remix)
9. Daniel Bach - Heart Beat (Mart Remix)
10. Chaka Kenn & Abdul Shakir - Shalamartian (Original)
11. Gene Farris - The Way To Go (Original)
12. Purple Disco Machine - Musique (Original Mix)
13. Ruffneck feat. Yavahn - Everybody Be Somebody (Sharam Jey & Kolombo Remix)
14. H.I.M.W.O.L - I Need You (Main Mix)
15. Boy Orlando - Kissin & Huggin Pt. 2 (Jay Vegas Remix)
16. Ruff Ryder - Freak (Original Mix)
17. Giom feat. Apple Rochez - Dr. Zapp (Original Mix)
18. Dousk feat. JMP - Last Night (Original Mix)
19. Naxxos - New Orleans (Mr. Belt & Wezol Remix)
20. Mart & Casey - Heart Of Glass (Original Mix)
21. Lana Del Rey - West Coast (MK Remix)

Millennial House Music Classics Volume 1: Let’s Get Busy

Earlier this year, I embarked on a deep dive into the first decade of the 2000s, unearthing the gems that make up early Millennial House Music Classics. Having completed the project a few months back, I've decided it's time to bring it into the spotlight. Unlike its 90s predecessor, Millennial House Music marks a period of intriguing transitions and expansions, tracing the genre's evolution from its classic and disco lineage to a more varied soundscape.
The first decade of the new millennium was a formative time for house music, steering it into various sub-genres and stylistic flourishes. Sure, industry stalwarts like Eric Kupper, David Morales, and Full Intention continued their contributions. But this era also welcomed new talents like Freemasons, Seamus Haji, Moto Blanco, and Bob Sinclar, who offered fresh perspectives and interpretations for a new wave of dance music aficionados.
This collection, the first of a multi-series set, aims to provide valuable insights into the house music landscape from 2000 to 2009. Packed with tracks that span the breadth of stylistic approaches of the time, you'll find a lot here that'll transport you back to simpler, perhaps more rhythmic times.
Let’s delve into some featured tracks. Praise Cats and Andrea Love comes in hard with "Shined On Me," graced by a Bini & Martini Re-Vocal Mix. The song carries the timeless house element, presented with a new millennial charm. Clubland's "Let's Get Busy" features Sami Dee’s Classic House Remix, a track that has succeeded in encapsulating the energetic spirit of early millennial house music while keeping its roots firmly implanted in the burgeoning House scene from the late 1980s.
Barbara Tucker featuring Darryl D'Bonneau gives us "Stop Playing With My Mind," rendered in Full Intention's unmistakable style. Meanwhile, Armand Van Helden’s "I Want Your Soul" serves as a rhythmic manifesto of what house music had become at the turn of the millennium. Moloko’s iconic “Sing It Back” finds new life in the Boris Musical Mix, offering an idyllic blend of retro and contemporary sounds.
Another standout, Bob Sinclar's "I Feel For You," brings out a touch of romantic nostalgia that so often accompanies dance tracks. Further spicing up this compilation are tracks like Haji & Emanuel’s “Weekend” in the ATFC Wet Weekend Mix, and David Guetta’s collaboration with Estelle on “One Love,” extended into a multi-minute audio experience that captures the wide-ranging dynamics of early Millennial House Music Classics.
So, if house music is a passion you share or even an interest you’re keen to explore, you’re in for a delightful journey. Don’t hesitate to download and share this collection; the flashback is real, and the memories are golden. House music is my enduring love, and it's a pleasure to share these classics with you all.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : Let’s Get Busy | Millennial House Classics v1
Genre : House
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:50:37
1. Praise Cats feat. Andrea Love - Shined On Me (Bini & Martini Re-Vocal Mix)
2. Clubland - Let's Get Busy (Sami Dee's Classic House Remix)
3. Barbara Tucker feat. Darryl D'Bonneau - Stop Playing With My Mind (Full Intention Club Mix)
4. Armand Van Helden - I Want Your Soul (Original Mix)
5. Eric Prydz - Call On Me (Eric Prydz vs. Retarded Funk Remix)
6. Wamdue Project - King of My Castle (Roy Malone Kings Mix Original)
7. Roisin Murphy - Overpowered (Seamus Haji Remix)
8. Bob Sinclar - I Feel For You (Original Club Mix)
9. Moloko - Sing It Back (Boris Musical Mix)
10. Haji & Emanuel - Weekend (ATFC Wet Weekend Mix)
11. Reza - Pumpin It Up (Solitaire vs. Sharp Boys Remix)
12. No Halo - Put Your Hands On (Warren Clarke Remix)
13. De'Lacy & Marco Gee - Bodyswerve (Soulshaker Remix)
14. Samantha James - Rise (Eric Kupper Remix)
15. Sunfreakz feat. Andrea Britton - Counting Down The Days (Original Extended Vocal M...

Leann Rimes | The Diva Series | Refresh

Thanks to John, one of Party Favorz' followers, I was reminded of the fabulousness of one of country music’s greatest voices, Miss Leann Rimes.
Often criticized for being too fat or too skinny, too country or too pop, or even [gasp] a husband-stealing homewrecker, Miss Rimes is the perfect candidate for DIVA status. When the tabloids write about your every sneeze and the paparazzi take pictures of your every move, you know you have arrived.
Add to all these things a voice that most artists would sell their soul for — the gates of the Diva Hall of Fame just open right up to welcome you into a diverse and elite field of your peers.
Her willingness to embrace the translation of her music for the dancefloor is mere icing on the cake and likely one of the things we gays love about her.
From the early mega-hit How Do I live to the soaring Suddenly and today’s saucy Spitfire, Leann has always had her ear to the streets and has been remixed by some of the greatest producers in the dance industry.
At the tender age of 31, she isn’t about to quit and has a long career ahead of her. It’s for this reason and everything above that Party Favorz bestows our greatest honor on Miss Rimes and welcomes her to the Diva Hall of Fame.
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Album : The Diva Series – Leann Rimes
Genre : Dance
Year : 2013
Total Time : 1:27:34
1. How Do I Live (Cahill Club Mix)
2. I Need You (Lenny B Club Mix)
3. You Are (Bertoldo Extended Club Mix)
4. Good Friend & A Glass Of Wine (SoulSeekerz Club)
5. But I Do Love You (Almighty Extended Club Mix)
6. Crazy Women (7th Heaven Club Mix)
7. Can't Fight The Moonlight (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
8. Soon (Hex Hector & Dezrok Club Mix)
9. Spitfire (7th Heaven Extended Mix)
10. Suddenly (Riva Extended Mix)
11. Nothin' Better To Do (Soul Seekerz Club Mix)
12. Tic Toc (Thunderpuss Mixshow Edit)
13. We Can (Widelife Mixshow Edit)
14. Headphones (Almighty Extended Mix)
15. Give (Cahill Club Mix)
16. Life Goes On (29 Palms Transgressive Club Mix)
17. What I Cannot Change (Kaskade Mix)

Madonna | Vintage Volume I & II | The Diva Series

It’s no secret that August is Madonna’s birthday month and in keeping with the ultimate annual HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, Party Favorz is serving up some diva-licious delights to honor the occasion.
Much like last year’s celebratory release, which you can still pick up here. This first set is composed of modern-day bootleg refreshers and a few never released originals, which fit in quite nicely.
Madonna reigns QUEEN supreme in the Diva Hall of Fame and she commands everybody to GET UP AND CELEBRATE!
Until the next time...ENJOY!
This set was originally supposed to be one volume but at the time — many followers were berating me to create smaller episodes so they can burn them to CD. Shortly after, I was made aware that people were burning these mixes to CDs and selling them as bootlegs in stores. I've since gone back and combined the two volumes into one as it was originally intended.
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : Madonna | Vintage I & II
Genre : EDM, Progressive, House
Year : 2014
Total Time : 02:46:01
1. Beautiful Stranger (Prebanda Remix)
2. Liquid Love (David Guetta Remix)
3. Vogue (Bit Error Club)
4. Give It 2 Me (Fedde Le Grand Club)
5. Revolver (Paul Van Dyk Club Mix)
6. Ray of Light (Division 4 Club Mix)
7. Frozen (DJ SKAM Karma Remix)
8. Miles Away (Peter Rauhofer Inicio Mix)
9. Erotica (Cafe Del Mar Mashup)
10. Die Another Day (Kosta Remix 2013)
11. Music (Fire Club Remix 2013)
12. Deeper and Deeper (Barry Harris 2K14 Remix)
13. Masterpiece (DJ Yonce Remix)
14. Hung Up (Aron Scott 2012 Remix)
15. Don't Tell Me (Dave Aude Funk Mix Extended)
16. Like A Prayer (James Anthony's Big Room Mix)
17. Impressive Instant (Peter Rauhofer Universal Club Mix)
18. Mother & Father (Peter Rauhofer Re-Invention Mix)
19. Ray Of Light (Richie Santana Tribal Light Mix)
20. Sky Fits Heaven (Victor Calderone Full Future Mix)
21. Celebration (Ralphi Rosario Extended Edit)
22. Sorry (Maxim Andreev Vinyl Mix)
23. Jump (OranGeFuZzZ Kangaroo Klub Mix)
24. Forbidden Love (Alexander & Mark Extended Remix)
25. Love Profusion (Ralphi Rosario Extended Big Room Vox)
26. Runaway Lover (Victor Calderone Provocateur Mix)
27. American Pie (Richard 'Humpty' Vission Visits Madonna)
28. Like A Virgin (Bit Error vs. EDX & Arston ''Szeplo'' MASHUP)

Serve Chilled

I had some free time about a week ago (yes, I am granted that small window of luxury on occasion), and was checking out EDM Sauce’s list of 14 Songs to Add to Your Summer Playlist.  I already owned about half the list where some had been recently used in the 2014 Beach House, while others I was not yet familiar with.  This reminded me that I had been stowing away songs into a separate folder since last year with the intent of creating a new chill set but never got around to working on. it  I decided now would be the perfect time to resurrect the Chill section of the site and maintain it going forward.
The four sets listed there now are no longer available and likely will not be going forward.  I like to think of these as my creative masterpieces or Pink Floyd’s “The Wall “ LOL.  Put together at a very dark time in my life when the relationship between Rick and I wasn’t exactly stellar and also a time where so much bitterness, hate, and uncertainty was being spewed by the crazies on the right in this country, I stitched together songs from different genres with a series of sound effects that reflected not only my mood but that of the turmoil in the US.
If you rewind even further back to 2008 and 2009 in the Party Favorz history, I used to make a series called the Deep Edition.   It consisted of a lot of Deep House, Electronic, and overall songs that were typically moody by nature and didn’t fit in with the other work I was doing at the time.  By 2010, that series was killed off entirely.  Since the 2011 re-boot of Party Favorz, I’ve had countless people tell me that the Deep Edition was hands down their favorite series.    I didn’t have the kind of stats that are available to me today to gauge its popularity so maybe I made a mistake.
Jumping back even FURTHER, I used to make mixtapes for all my friends every year at Christmas.  My mixtapes typically consisted of a few popular songs intertwined with cool cuts and artists I thought people should know about.  I’ve had more old friends tell me that because of those tapes, they discovered this artist or this type of music and still had the tapes to this day.  Who knew my passion for all things music could make such an impact?  I’ve always done what it is I like to do and then share it with anyone willing to listen.
Jumping forward to the original topic at hand, expect the Chill sets I plan on putting out to be a little of the Deep Edition and mixtapes from years past.  Likely a mixture of genres that are often moody but with an overall happy tone to level it out.  The first one I’m putting out is a combination of House, Deep House, NuDisco, Indie, and a slice of heavenly Brazilian samba thrown in for good measure.  It is eclectic, to say the least, but cohesive enough for you to follow.  In short, I think you’ll get it and if not, this series ain’t gonna be for you.  That’s okay cause everybody knows Party Favorz has something for just about everyone.
As I had mentioned in previous posts, I will be taking an extended vacation from the site over the next month.  I will definitely pop in for Madonna’s annual birthday mix and I plan on putting out a summer farewell set by the end of August titled Summer XO.  If I don’t reduce my services on my Libsyn account at the end of July, I may just quietly post some older sets that I wouldn't mind having available for posterity's sake.  I’m not saying for certain but you know me, it’s always hard to just walk away from my baby for too long, even if it’s for a self-imposed mandatory rest.  If anything, I’ll still be around to answer your questions like “how do I download a song?” LOL
Until Madge’s B-day… ENJOY!
Album : Serve Chilled
Genre : House, Deep House, NuDisco, Indie
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:32:43
1. Klingande - Jubel (Zero Set Remix)
2. Out Of The Basement - Take Me With You
3. Little Boots - Headphones (Moon Boots Remix)
4. Porter Robinson - Lionhearted (The Alexanders Remix)
5. Brett - Golden

Summer Edition 2K14 Volume 2

So you say need some more tribalistic fun for your summer workouts?  No problem cause I’m sending up the Summer Ed. pt. 2 as promised and this is 20 degrees hotter than the first.
Warning, users listening to this mix have been prone to serious bouts of sweaty glands, uncontrollable pelvic thrusts while grunting aye papi, aye papi …AYE PAPI SI!
I do want to point out that the ultra HOT Carlos Gallardo remix of Rise Like A Phoenix by Conchita Wurst, was part of his submission to some remix contest for Eurovision and not officially released.  Consequently, you’ll hear a few drops with his name throughout the song but I managed to eliminate most of them.  I wouldn't normally include a song in a mix that’s laced with a DJ call-out, but this is just so damn good, I couldn't control myself [refer to line two of this post for additional warnings].
Tomorrow is Friday and as I had previously mentioned, I've got a special treat going up as I re-open a category on the site that’s been inactive for some time.  If you want to get a sneak peek, it’s already posted on my Grooveshark page.  Until then …ENJOY!
Album : Summer Ed. 2K14 pt. 2
Genre : Circuit, House
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:23:29
1. DJ Mark One & Lizzie Curious - Bring The Joy (StoneBridge Mixdown)
2. Conchita Wurst - Rise Like A Phoenix (Carlos Gallardo Unstoppable Private Anthem Remix)
3. Blondie - Call Me (Joe Gauthreaux Summer of Love Mix)
4. John LePage feat. Niki Haris - Not Enough (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Mix)
5. Lara Fabian - I Will Love Again (Division 4 & Matt Consola Club Mix)
6. Nikkole - Gonna Get It Right (Razor N Guido Vocal Remix)
7. Beyonce - Partition (DJ PAULO's Tom Stephan vs. Dave Aude Re-Edit)
8. Rita Ora - I Will Never Let You Down (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Main Remix)
9. Duke Dumont feat. Jax Jones - I Got U (Ranny's Club Mix)
10. Kylie - I Was Gonna Cancel (Guy Scheiman Club Mix)
11. Pris Maverick - What's Done Is Done (DJ Escape & Tony Coluccio Main Mix)
12. RuPaul - Sissy That Walk (Gustavo Scorpio Private Mix)
13. Fantine - Reservation For Two (Razor N Guido Vocal Mix)
14. Queen - I Want To Break Free 2014 (Julian Marsh Club Mix)
15. Amy Grant feat. Dave Aude - Baby Baby (Dave Aude Extended Mix)
16. Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea - Problem (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix)

Summer Edition 2k14 Volume 1

Dead smack in the middle of the coolest summer I can ever recall, Party Favorz is here to reclaim the heat with the 2014 Summer Edition.  In fact, it’s so freaking hot, I had to spread it out over two sets.
I’m off today and tomorrow so I’m not gonna spend a lot of time talking about this set and would rather let it speak for itself.  Though, I feel compelled to give a noticeable shout-out to John LePage and Brian Cua.  Much like DJ Grind and Toy Armada, the pairing of these two guys are producing some seriously sweet nectar.  Please, keep ‘em coming!
I’ll be sending part two up tomorrow and then Friday I’ll be posting to a section of the site that’s been inactive for a very long while.  That will be my special treat for you folks while I take a break from the site.
Until then …ENJOY!
Album : Summer Ed. 2K14 pt. 1
Genre : Circuit, House
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:27:42
1. Offer Nissim feat. Maya Simantov - Danger Love (Original)
2. Tony Moran - Take It All The Way (John Lepage & Brian Cua Club Mix)
3. Martha Wash - I'm Not Coming Down (John LePage & Brian Cua Club Remix)
4. Tony Moran feat. Orion - I Give In (Tommer Mizrahi Club Remix)
5. Carmen Electra - WERQ (Eddie Amador Extended Tempo Change Mix)
6. Joywave feat. Kopps - Tongues (Laszlo Remix)
7. Cary Nokey - B Who U R (DJ Laszlo Club Remix)
8. Demi Lovato feat. Cher Lloyd - Really Don't Care (Toy Armada & DJ GRIND Remix)
9. The Bello Boys feat. Kat Deluna - Last Call (Ranny's Peak Hour Mix)
10. Jade Starling feat. Lee Dagger - Think About You (Chris Cox Remix)
11. Beyonce - Drunk In Love (Big Kid Peak Hour Mix)
12. Pattie Brooks - I Like The Way (Rinaldo Montezz Remix)
13. Sia - Chandelier (Hector Fonseca & Tommy Love Tribal Dub)
14. Syn Cole - Miami 82 (Alex Acosta Big Room Remix)
15. Ray Isaac - Who I Am (Toy Armada Club Mix)
16. Barry Harris pres. Kon Kan - I Beg Your Pardon '14 (The Monstrates Club Mix)

Summer Hot Mess 2K14 Volume 2

I readily admit to being a pessimist over this year’s crop of EDM offerings but my perspective has suddenly shifted.  After having kept the 2014 Catch-up on repeat and now wrapping up the second part to the Summer Hot Mess, I can honestly say there has been some really damn good music that’s been released this year.
Picking up where pt. 1 left off, the Summer Hot Mess pt. 2 relies heavily on current EDM smashes and several that will soon be.  Charli XCX makes a mid-summer bid with Boom Clap, a song that is already heating up at radio and will soon explode on the world’s dance floors with the Cahill remix.  Paramore drops a little disco-pop on us with their latest Ain’t It Funny, a personal favorite.
The sleeper hit of the summer has got to go to Joywave’s Tongues.  The original is a fun low-tech 80s throwback with a hilarious video to back it up.  The remixes by Sted-E & Hybrid Heights and DJ Laszlo take it to a whole new level.  Once those bouncy beats kick in, you’re hooked in a loop that you won’t get out of your head for days.
Robin Thicke’s Forever Love is a plea for forgiveness for sticking his dick in just about anything on two legs.  It’s likely a smart move on his part to help prevent his ex from bleeding him financially, then again I digress.  Jennifer and Nicki make a show with their new offerings (both of which I’d cast a shoulder of ambivalence towards).  Capital Cities follows up their massive 2013 hit Safe and Sound with One Minute More, which is another excellent slice of summer electro-pop.
We also have proven staples like Matthew Koma’s Wasted, Rita Ora’s I Will Never Let You Down and Calvin Harris’ Summer.  You’ll notice that R3hab, who has been cleansing his remixes lately with a more polished tone has remixed all three of these songs lending him more commercial cred, while still allowing him to burn the barn down with the same songs in his live performances.  A very smart move if you ask me.
Cosmic Dawn’s remix of Beyonce’s XO is the perfect example of cell phones lighting up the night in a nice slow sway during a live performance.  Why his version was not pushed to radio still mystifies me.  Finally, DJ Taj created a mandatory mashup of Am I Wrong by Nico & Vinz.  To be honest, this is by far the best remix of this song I’ve heard so far.  Using piece’s of Syn Coles remix of Find You by Zedd and Matthew Koma, DJ Taj manages to give this lilting summer smash some dance floor wings without demolishing the original. You can pick up a copy for free on his Facebook page here.
The 2K14 Summer Edition for the circuit boys appears to be in great shape as I put the finishing touches on it.  I’ll likely have those two sets out early this next week so I can take a much-needed break from the site.  I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far and has a fantastic weekend.  Until the next time …ENJOY!
Album : Summer Hot Mess 2K14 pt. 2
Genre : EDM, Electro
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:29:04
1. Charli XCX - Boom Clap (Cahill Extended Mix)
2. Paramore - Aint It Funny (Smash Mode Extended)
3. MITS & Marcus Santoro feat. Courtney Brianna - You & I (MITS Alternative Mix)
4. Tiesto feat. Matthew Koma - Wasted (R3hab Remix)
5. Joywave feat. Kopps - Tongues (Sted-E & Hybrid Heights Club Remix)
6. Santana & Wyclef feat. Avicii & Alexandre Pires - Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way) (It's The DJ Kue Remix!)
7. Nicki Minaj - Masquerade (Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
8. Robin Thicke - Forever Love (Afrojack Remix)
9. Jennifer Lopez - First Love (Syn Cole Vocal Mix)
10. David Guetta feat. Sam Martin - Lovers On The Sun (Extended Mix)
11. We Are Legends feat. Caroline Ailin - Begging For Amnesia (Original Version)
12. Rita Ora - I Will Never Let You Down (WestFunk & Steve Smart Club Remix)
13. Galantis - You (Tiesto vs. Twoloud Clean Remix)
14. Calvin Harris - Summer (R3hab & Ummet Ozcan Remix)
15. Chris Lake - Changes (Adam Cooper 2014 Bootleg Remix)
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Summer Hot Mess 2K14 Volume 1

Pushing forward into the summer, the 2K14 Hot Mess delivers the goods in the latest commercial EDM and those songs with staying power that continue to enjoy new remix treatments.
Between the website move, GoDaddy server issues forcing me to move elsewhere and still trying to keep up with posts, I can honestly say I’m feeling the burn, as in OUT.
Pt. 2 of the Summer Hot Mess will go up on Friday and I still have the 2014 Summer Edition ready to go next week for the circuit boys.  After that, I plan on taking an extended break from the site to work on some other projects, focus on work and possibly enjoy some of life’s little pleasures, which are far and few between these days.
This doesn’t mean I’m going anywhere, but I just feel the need to step back for a bit.  Regardless, ya’ll still have the promised sets going up to fulfill your summer escapism.  Until Friday …ENJOY!
Album : Summer Hot Mess 2K14 pt. 1
Genre : EDM, Electro
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:20:11
1. Syn Cole - Miami 82 (Avicii Remix)
2. Porter Robinson feat. Urban Cone - Lionhearted (Arty Remix)
3. Coldplay feat. Avicii - A Sky Full Of Stars (Hi Def Bootleg)
4. American Authors - Believer (Tiesto Club Mix)
5. 3LAU feat. Bright Lights - How You Love Me (TONG APOLLO Remix)
6. Beyonce - Pretty Hurts (R3hab Extended Remix)
7. Bingo Players - Knock You Out (Hardwell Remix)
8. Gorgon City - Here For You (Bingo Players Club Mix)
9. Chromeo - Jealous (The Chainsmokers Extended)
10. Katy Perry - It Takes Two (Craig Vanity vs. Tommy Trash Extended)
11. Ariana Grande feat. Zedd - Break Free (Dirty Pop Deconstruction)
12. Disclosure feat. Sam Smith - Latch (Norman Doray Remix)
13. Sander Van Doorn, Martin Garrix & DVBBS feat. Aleesia - Gold Skies (Original Mix)
14. Nicky Romero & Anouk - Feet On The Ground (Original Mix)
15. Armin Van Buuren & Thomas Newson feat. Lauren Evans vs. Deorro - Rambo Alone (Reece James Edit)
16. Demi Lovato feat. Cher Lloyd - Really Don’t Care (Cole Plante Remix)
17. Klingande - Jubel (Nora En Pure Remix)
18. Sam Smith - Stay With Me (Throttle Remix)

Gay Circuit & Anthem Classics Megamix — Strict Machine

Experience the Ultimate Gay Circuit Anthem Classics: Strict Machine
I kickstarted my day with a visit to Ian, the Starbucks hottie, as the crisp morning air sets the mood. Now, let's dive into Strict Machine, the electrifying finale of the Epic Circuit Anthems series. Prepare for big room drama that will ignite your senses.
Within this set, the Jonathan Peters remix of Paula Cole's "I Believe in Love" stands tall as the epitome of epicness. Clocking in at 14 minutes, this track boasts soaring diva vocals, heart-pounding beats, and dramatic moments that will leave you breathless. Although finding the perfect copy proved challenging, we've carefully tempered the song, ensuring a quality listening experience.
Another monumental track included is Kim English's "Unspeakable Joy," thanks to Razor 'n' Guido's masterful production. With tightened mix precision, we've enhanced the song's uplifting essence by eliminating unnecessary drops. Each remaining drop becomes a highly anticipated moment, adding to the thrill of the anthem.
In the coming months, we'll assess the response and delve into the numbers. If the feedback is positive, expect more sets in the future. For now, savor these iconic gay circuit anthem classics as we prepare for the upcoming summer EDM sets.
Wishing a Happy 4th of July to our US friends and a fabulous weekend to everyone else. Stay tuned for more exciting beats. Until then, enjoy the music!
Album : Strict Machine | Epic Circuit Anthems
Genre : Circuit, House
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:18:35
1. Darren Hayes - Popular (Wayne G Heaven Anthem Mix)
2. Danielle Bollinger - When The Broken Hearted Love Again (Chris Cox Club Mix)
3. Paula Cole - I Believe In Love (Jonathan Peters Anthem Mix)
4. Jennifer Lopez - Alive (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
5. The Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha (Ralphi's Hot Freak 12'' Vox Mix)
6. Lamya - Empires (Illicit Siren Mix)
7. Funky Green Dogs - Body (Club 69 Future Mix)
8. Murk vs. Kristine W - Some Lovin' (Peter Rauhofer Reconstruction Mix)
9. Goldfrapp - Strict Machine (Calderone + Suryanto Mix)
10. Pusaka feat.Thea Austin - You're The Worst Thing For Me (DJ Irene & Chris Cox Club Mix)
11. Kim English - Unspeakable Joy (Razor 'n' Guido Vocal Mix)
12. Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love (Jonathan Peters' Vocal Mixshow)