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

Halloween Edition 2009 Volume 2

I guess I should stop making promises for a certain date, as things inevitably come up.  At least I'm only a day late with plenty of time before Halloween and Pride (for the ATL) this weekend.  Anywho, let's get down to it.
This particular mix is decidedly more circuit oriented with lots of big room beats to spread around.  One of my big favorites of the moment is the Simone Denny and Barry Harris collaboration "Drama Queen."  Ooh, did I just write Barry Harris?  You bet!  The former half of Thunderpuss has now returned from exile with his guns blazing!  One of the things I didn't get around to mentioning in the recent Chrome Edition 2003, was that 2003 was the year Thunderpuss split, despite the fact that the TP franchise was still very much in demand by artists and club-goers around the globe.  Both Barry and Chris gave separate interviews to About.com in 2004 which cover their early years and how Thunderpuss came about down to their amicable split in 2003.  Fast forward to 2009, and Barry's back with "Drama Queen" a ripping track where circuit meets 80's electronica.  This is a hot original production from Barry that attempts to break up the monotony of many of today's circuit tracks.  While the actual song doesn't cover any new territory, it's familiar theme rings well with the gay crowd; but it's the actual production that people will be shaking too.  I'm hoping this isn't a one-off and that we'll be getting even more from Barry in the near future.  For now, all I want to say is "welcome back Barry, we missed you!"
I also want to give a HUGE shoutout to my new favorite producer Matt Moss from New York.  A graphic designer by day (he's gotta pay the bills) and producer/DJ/remixer the rest of the time, like many of us, Matt has been hit by the recession.  Matt approach's each production based on what the song requires rather some cookie cutter formula where you just slap on the vocals over the same basic beats like many other producers do (without mentioning names).  It's his unique style and unquestionable understanding of his craft that makes him a surefire bet for success.  I've included two of his mixes in this set.  The first "Wendy Williams Theme" an ode to the infamous gossip talk trash radio host, which is nothing short of pure fun!  The second mix is Madonna's "Like a Virgin" which he has completely re-worked from top to bottom making this a welcome addition to the upcoming Pride festivities this weekend in the ATL.  Matt seems to think these are not his best work, and maybe not (I haven't had the chance to listen to everything), but they are outstanding productions that are sure to move the boys on any dancefloor from coast to coast.  You can check out Matt's work on his blog at mattmossforever.com.  Make sure to drop him a note, especially if you pick up anything for use in your own sets.  I promise you, he's a really nice guy without the attitude and like most of us would love to have some feedback about his work.
Finally, you may have noticed an Eagles song in the track list.  Last year's Halloween Edition included the memorable remake of the Ministry classic "(Every Day Is) Halloween" by Dangerous Muse.  I didn't really have anything that would fit for this year's gay ghouls and goblins, but when I recently came across Alex Dubbing's rework of "Hotel California" I knew this was an absolute must.  Check out the lyrics and you'll understand why:
Mirrors on the ceiling,
The pink champagne on ice
And she said, we are all just prisoners here, of our own device
And in the master's chambers,
They gathered for the feast
The stab it with their steely knives,
But they just can't kill the beast
Last thing I remember, I was
Running for the door
I had to find the passage back
To the place I was before
Relax, said the night man,
We are programmed to receive.
You can checkout any time you like,
But you can never leave!
And that's my wrap-up for the week.  I'm going to be super busy the next two or three...

Halloween Edition 2009 Volume 1

Halloween is just around the corner; the time of year where all the queens attempt to outdo each other with the most outrageous and fabulous getup our deranged minds can conjure.  To make the holiday even more fun, the ATL is celebrating our very first Pride over the weekend, ensuring a larger than normal turnout.  Think about it, Halloween and Pride all at once, that's a lot of goodness wrapped up in one weekend.  Even better, Pride returns to Piedmont Park since the drought of 2007-08.  In fact, the city council just authorized all the bars to maintain extended serving hours.  So, if the weather can hold up and sunshine and cooler temps prevail, this should prove to be an outstanding event.  Then again, I'm looking at the weather for today in Google and it shows sunshine, when in fact we are still overcast and 59 degrees.  I guess we'll just have to think positive.  The sad part is, I won't be able to attend.  Those of you that follow me on my personal page on Facebook, know that I am currently undergoing physical therapy after my recent surgery.  With setbacks on the therapy side, I don't think I would be able to hobble around the park.  It's a shame because, in the spirit of treats, I had planned to hit the park and few bars in my PF T-shirt and give away a bunch of promo CDs.  It's something I've done several times before and a lot of fun; just not this go around.  I'll go more into detail tomorrow on my next update on Facebook.
In the meantime, I'm serving up a seriously HOT circuit adventure for all the boys.  Initially, I was concerned because there just wasn't that much out at the moment and the Autumn Edition had pretty much sapped out all the new music.  Never fear!  I started scouring Beatport for some cool house tunes that would mix in well with what I already had and came up with a real winner in diversity and depth.   Let's face it, all tribal beats all the time gets boring and you can expect I'll be going back to my mixed bag method on these mixes in the future.  I think it just ads more interest and color to the overall set and keeps you (especially me) from getting bored.
The hot tunes to single out here are Depeche Mode's "Perfect" the follow up to "Wrong" with Ralphi doing the remix honors and let's just say this is smoking!  Bingo Players deliver "Devotion" in a HUGE way.  For those that aren't familiar with the original, it was a #1 club hit by Nomad in 1991.  Bingo Players take the original and beef it upbringing this classic to a whole new generation of house lovers.  Another remake of sorts is Malente's "I Like It" which utilizes the famous KC & the Sunshine Band riff from "(That's the Way) I Like It.  Currently, this song has been sitting in Beatport and Juno's Top Ten for well over a month.  Maybe not your typical fare, but I assure you once the groove get's going, it works in a big way.
Indie darling from the UK, Florence and the Machine, deliver the infectious "You Got the Love" with wonderfully unique vocals while Steve Pitron and Max Sanna re-work it for the dancefloor.  This has been a surefire winner for me and something I've enjoyed listening to over and over.  I brought back Ron Perkov's "Miss You" only because I'm really getting into the Mike Rizzo mix.  This song has an abundance of mixes, and I had used Tony Moran's take in the Autumn Edition.  Other's prefer Manny's take, but I'm generally over him at the moment.  I also added Agne's massive hit "Release Me" with Razor n' Guido doing the honors. I have to say it's almost like they never left us.  God bless the Razor n' Guido.
I included Mariah's "IWKWLI" which for all the mixes it came with, the Nu Addiction club mix is the only one that even comes remotely close to doing it justice.  I'm hoping Sony will pull out the money bag and serve us with a second set of mixes by Tony or Chris (amongst many possibilities) as a good contrast to the Mickey Mouse productions that were delivered.  One can always dream.
Finally,

BPM Edition 2009 Volume 8 | Take 2

It's a beautiful day in the ATL, albeit a bit chilly.  My heart goes out to all the good folks participating in the AIDS Walk for Aid Atlanta.  Looking at the weather forecast on my desktop, it appears we are going to finally have a fabulous week with plenty of sunshine and more fall-like weather as it warms up into the low 70s later on.  What's a little bit weird is that the leaves have yet to change.  I think I saw one tree yesterday, but that's about it.  Usually, around mid-September, you wake up one morning and almost all of the trees change colors overnight.  Right now, they're a little bit late to the game; so hopefully soon.  What can I say, I'm a sucker for sunshine, blue skies, pleasant temperatures and fall leaves.
As I mentioned yesterday, the second half of this edition is geared towards underground house.  I readily admit this is my favorite kind of house, next to the funkier T-Dance.  Granted, I like it all but great vocals without the annoying voice disguiser, tight beats and roof-raising electro burners is where it's at!
I start things off a little slow while each song builds on top of the other.  By the time you get halfway through, all bets are off and this just burns a hole right through your brain!  Personal favorites are the 80s styled funker "Jus Chip" by Preetesh and Angela Tharmakumar; "Ring Ring Ring" by Kurd Maverick (wait for the drop in the middle which slows down to a funky jazz groove before picking up again); "Dum Da Dum" by Melodie MC and "Musical Freedom" by Candi Stanton.  Who's that you say?  Yes, the Candi Staton of "Young Hearts Run Free" fame from 1976.  She's long been heavily involved in gospel and it's about time she took those influences and re-used them on the floor for a hair-raising experience.  Welcome back Miss Staton, we look forward to hearing more from you.
We also have an updated electro take of the Run DMC classic "My Adidas" which takes you right into the scorching hot "I Believe" by Supafly Inc.  The Vandalism mix of this song is guaranteed to melt your iPod.  Andrea Love (always a personal favorite) returns with "Kiss Me" and Niko De Luca churns out another booty shaking winner with, what else "Shake."
Word of warning: This set is not your typical high school dance.  This is serious house music for grown-ups.  Forget about sitting back and relaxing, because folks you're in for a bumpy if not groovalicious ride!
I also want to let you guys know that Party Favorz is nominated for the 2009 Best Podcast and Entertainment blog from the Blogger's Choice Awards.  It would be ultra cool if all of you could show your support and vote for this site.  While awards don't necessarily matter, I work my ass off trying to provide the ultimate experience for music lovers like yourselves, so appreciation is always welcome.  Besides, everybody likes a pat on the back once in a while for a job well done, including me.  Currently, I'm not certain what the rules are and I am not sure if you can vote for me more than once.  I'm waiting for them to get back with me on that.  If you can, I'll let everyone know how that works once I receive the rules and regulations.  If you want to vote for me, you can got to my site and click on the link on the left-hand side just above the "donate" button or just click here.  Thank you for your support!
I've been working off and on, on the gay anthems mixes and have struck a deal with Equality Across America to donate 80% of the proceeds to the cause.  EAA is working towards full equality in every aspect of life for the GLBT community.  This is a cause that's very dear to me and I believe involves more grassroots efforts to have our voices heard than anything the HRC and their overpaid Joe Solmonese CEO has done.  Because of the current time frame running up to Halloween, it's most likely I will go ahead and get those mixes out first, so I can spend more time ensuring absolute quality in the song selection and production of the mixes.

BPM Edition 2009 Volume 8 | Take 1

Well, I finally got my groove back and I have to say "it feels freaking fantabulous!"  While there are still issues with iTunes (which I just received another email from them to let me know they haven't forgotten about me)and now my Facebook Fan Page, which I've decided to leave well enough alone, things are going relatively well with me in general.  I'm still peddling away on the 'under the hood' issues for the sight, so I figure everything will hopefully fall into place in due time.  I'm actually getting better at this patience thing, just take a deep breath and walk away.  Come back in an hour or so and try again.  Works pretty well.
Normally, I like to mix up the different styles and genres within my BPM mixes, but this time I decided to separate them out.  This first set is for all the mainstream electro-pop folks who like their radio favorites mixed for the dancefloor.  Nothing wrong with that at all.  As you skim down the track list, you may notice a couple of things.  First, Mariah Carey; yes I was critical of her remake of the Foreigner classic "I Want to Know What Love Is", but I have to admit her vocals are spot on and she hasn't sounded this good in a long time.  Sadly, Moto Blanco (who I would have tapped for the remix) sped the vocals up losing the actual flavor of the song.  This is a big ballad with some serious undertones that deserve better than the Mickey Mouse rendition they delivered.  That's not to say most of you won't like it, I just think something more dramatic is in order; maybe Tony Moran, Chris Cox; I'm just saying.
The next thing you'll notice is my inclusion of Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A."  I haven't been particularly nice to Miley on this site, only because I guess I'm way over the whole bubblegum scene.  History has always manufactured huge stars targeting the Teen Beat crowd, so Miley's success comes as no surprise.  Certainly, I've had my fair share of favorites over the years (Debbie Gibson comes to mind), so it wouldn't be fair of me to deny anyone else their right to enjoy it now.  While I'm not ready to join Miley's fan club, I will admit that this song is sinfully delicious!
While I generally enjoy all the songs in my mixes for one reason or another, as usual, there are a few diamonds that stand out and stick in my head like gum to the bottom of your shoe.  Cindy Gomez' "Again and Again" is pure pop bliss, while Priscilla Renea's "Dollhouse" takes on a familiar theme while making it all her own.  One of the biggest artists of the year, Agnes follows up "Release Me" with "I Need You" which is just as ear-pleasingly catchy.  I'm not sure what the huge appeal to Agnes' kind of meat and potatoes pop is, but she sure has one hell of a writing team, if she isn't writing these songs herself.  Taking the familiar piano riff used in "When Love Takes Over" by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland (another HUGE track from earlier this year) this is bound to be BIG.
After the massive worldwide success of "In My Arms" from 2007, Plumb returns with a new album and single "Hang On" already destined for dancefloor glory.  Packed with fantastic mixes by Dave Aude and Digital Dog, it's the Pete Hammond mix that blows my socks off.  If you weren't fortunate enough to have lived through the second half of the 80s, Pete Hammond (who's been making the rounds on the circuit lately) was part of Stock, Aitken, and Waterman or better known as SAW.  They churned out dozens of hits for Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Rick Astley and even Donna Summer amongst many others.  Their signature sound could be heard not just on dancefloors but at Top 40 radio throughout the world.  I'm happy to say that Pete, who has already been featured in previous BPM Editions, is back and quite possibly even better than before.  He's taken the classic SAW sound and updated it for the today's dancefloors'.  Despite my obvious bias, it's refreshing to hear something dropped in between the usual Bimbo Jones,

BPM Edition 2009 Volume 7

Sunday evening I received an email from none other than DJ Meme. It was regarding the double mix-set I had made earlier in the summer "Catching Up with DJ Meme." Needless to say, I was thrilled!
>>Brother, thanks for all the time you spent writing those words and creating that podcast about me and my music.
I really feel honoured and U can be sure that you made my day. And...YES...It's all about music for me. It cannot be different.
You got me well !
T-H-A-N-K-S !
DJ MEME

Fall Edition 2009 Volume 3

T.G.I.T.!!! It's Thursday and for many of you the end of your work week. As we gear up for the extended holiday break, I wanted to ensure that you had all of your party favorz prior to hitting the road for your final destination to whatever event you're attending. In keeping with the first two mixes, I'm serving up some serious circuit havoc. While there are several notable songs in this set, I wanted to take a moment and point out two of them. First, our very own Mikey Cee from down under turns in what I guess is his very first mix with Larry T & Princess Superstar's "Licky." Frankly, I received this on promo several months ago and took a pass on it, only because I wasn't feeling the electro mixes that accompanied it.
I have to say that Mikey has hit a home run his first time out. Basically, he's turned this "where's the hook" mess into a ball of thumping fun suitable for any dancefloor. In fact, I bumped Beyonce for his mix, so that should say a lot. Make sure you go over to his Facebook fan page and give him a pat on the back for a job well done. Hopefully, this is a sign of bigger things to come. The other song I wanted to point out is the brand spanking new Ron Perkov tune "Miss You." Personally, I think he and Tony have really turned this one out. In fact, the entire release is just amazing! Not only do you get the ultra hot Moran and Rigg remix, but remixes by Manny Lehman, Mike Rizzo, Twisted Dee, and DeMarko! With a lineup like that, it's hard to miss. Currently "Miss You" is available exclusively through Masterbeat.
That's pretty much all I have for everyone. Remember, I've got my surgery next Tuesday and this site will have some downtime before posting picks up again, at least for mixes. As promised, I'll get out the 2003 Chrome Edition and most likely the next BPM Edition sometime during the month. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and I'll catch everyone in a few.
Until then.you know what to do, ENJOY!
Album : Autumn Edition 2009 v3
Genre : Circuit, Progressive, Tribal, Mainstream Club, House
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:19:56:00
Track : 1
Title : Let's Get Busy (Marco Zappala Club Remix)
Artist : Clubland
Track : 2
Title : I Think Of You (DJ Paulo's Levitation Vocal Mix)
Artist : Made By Monkeys feat. Darcy Conroy
Track : 3
Title : She Wolf (Thiago Antony Club Mix)
Artist : Shakira
Track : 4
Title : Celebration (Edson Pride Private Mix)
Artist : Madonna
Track : 5
Title : Miss You (T. Moran & W. Rigg Drums To The Soul Mix)
Artist : Ron Perkov
Track : 6
Title : Radio Active Love (Warren Rigg & Reed McGowan Radioactive Club)
Artist : Paul James feat. Carol Jiani
Track : 7
Title : Nothing's Impossible (The Str8jackets Asylum Rub)
Artist : Kim English
Track : 8
Title : Deep Underground (Soul-Tek's Disco Rub)
Artist : Parts Unknown
Track : 9
Title : I Love (Jose Spinnin's Ursus Planet Mix)
Artist : Luis Alvarado
Track : 10
Title : Skin (DJ Escape Remix)
Artist : Charlotte
Track : 11
Title : Licky (Mikey Cee Remix)
Artist : Larry T feat. Princess Superstar
Track : 12
Title : Pumpin It Up (K Klass Remix)
Artist : Reza
Track : 13
Title : Good Life (Original Mix)
Artist : Kim Fai
Track : 14
Title : Mr. Charming (Original Mix)
Artist : Epiphony

T-Dance Edition 2009 Volume 4 (Take 2)

I found out a couple of hours ago that my iTunes page had been taken down for no particular reason.  I tested the feed via iTunes and it is a valid feed, so I'm pretty miffed as to why this happened.  I've since gone back and resubmitted my podcast to be added back into the iTunes store, which should take about 24 hours for approval.  In the meantime, you can still download the mix via iTunes by going into the store and selecting "advanced" at the top next to the "help" button.  Then select "subscribe to podcast" and then copy and paste https://partyfavorz.podbean.com/feed into the empty field and submit it.  It will ask you if you want to subscribe and just select "yes" and it should automatically start downloading the latest podcast.  You should be able to see all of my podcasts and can select which specific ones you want to download.  I'm sorry for the mix-up, but truth be told this has nothing to do with anything that I've done.  I've posted a question on their forum and am hoping to get a response back so this doesn't happen again.  I'll be sure to let everyone know when it gets re-added to the iTunes store in hopes that you guys will go back and add some sweet comments again, as I'm certain all that is now lost.
Anywho, I decided to stay up past my bedtime and go ahead and post the second half of my latest T-Dance Edition.  Whereas the first mix was a hodgepodge of different house styles, this one is for the purest amongst you.  Soulful, funky with a little mainstream fun is pretty much what you can expect in this set.
I'll be taking Wednesday off to post some other news about upcoming artists and promotions they may have in store for you.  I expect to be back on Thursday with the final Autumn Edition, just in time for everyone's Labor Day mayhem festivities.  I hope everyone's having a fantastic week and looking forward to the extended weekend.  I'll be back soon enough.
Until then, enjoy!
Album : T-Dance Edition 2009 v4
Genre : Funky, House, Soulful, NuDisco
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:18:45:00
Track : 1
Title : Sitting On Top of The World (DJ Meme Remix)
Artist : Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band
Track : 2
Title : Rumours (Knights Main Mix)
Artist : Knights Of The Round Table feat. Glynn Carelesse & Jessie Mathews
Track : 3
Title : Keep Me...! (Original Extended Vocal Mix)
Artist : Starchaser feat. Martha Wash
Track : 4
Title : Everybody's Doing It (Soul Seekerz Club Mix)
Artist : Chihino
Track : 5
Title : Can't Make It Thru Another Day (Grant Nelson Remix)
Artist : Timmy Vegas & The Universe Band pres. Jennifer Wallace
Track : 6
Title : Freedom (Midnight Express Classic Gold Mix)
Artist : Midnight Express feat. Sabrina Johnston
Track : 7
Title : Freeway Of Love (Steely M. & Cary August Club Mix)
Artist : Pepper MaShay
Track : 8
Title : You're The One For Me (Ruecachecom Remix)
Artist : Syndicate Of Law
Track : 9
Title : Nothing's Impossible (Nu Soul Club Mix)
Artist : Kim English
Track : 10
Title : Move Your Body  (Remy Joel & Xpression Remix)
Artist : DJ Jeroenski & Bjorn B feat. Michelle David
Track : 11
Title : I Surrender (Main Mix)
Artist : Kemal feat. Maiya
Track : 12
Title : Live In The Summer (DJ Meme Havaianas Mix)
Artist : Bah Samba feat. Tasita D'Mour
Track : 13
Title : Standing up For The Lonely (eSQUIRE Mix)
Artist : Jessie Malakouti
Track : 14
Title : Cruel Summer (Tom Pulse Sunshine Club Mix)
Artist : Rico Bernasconi vs. Ave Of Base
Track : 15
Title : Let's Get Busy (Sami Dee's Classic House Remix)
Artist : Clubland

Whitney Houston: A Dance Mix Tribute to the Diva of the Dancefloor

Whitney Houston is a name that needs no introduction in the realm of music, particularly when it comes to redefining the dance floor experience. Dubbed the "Queen of Pop and Soul," her legacy is one that blends vocal mastery with an undeniable presence, lighting up both the charts and our hearts. Though Miss Houston has left us, her impact reverberates in each remix and every foot-tapping beat, solidifying her place in our Diva Hall of Fame.
Whitney's rise to stardom was brilliantly orchestrated by the industry maestro, Clive Davis. Recognizing the untapped potential of his artist roster, Davis envisioned them as the ultimate dance floor divas. A strategic alliance with top DJs like Thunderpuss, Hex Hector, and Junior Vasquez, to name a few, turned this vision into an electrifying reality.
Take "It's Not Right, But It's Okay" as remixed by Thunderpuss, for example. The song originally showcased Whitney's soulful voice and emotional depth. However, when Thunderpuss got their hands on it, the track transformed into a dance floor anthem, pulsating with vivacious beats without losing its original emotional gravitas. The outcome? A spellbinding fusion of artistry and adrenaline that only Whitney could deliver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URl05jN6KrE
Clive Davis was not alone in his journey to elevate Whitney's music. Remixers like Hex Hector also played pivotal roles, contributing mixes like "I Will Always Love You" that enveloped us in a symphony of synths and snares, making us feel as though Whitney was serenading us right there on the dance floor. Other notable remixes include "I'm Every Woman" by Clivilles & Cole and "So Emotional" by David Morales, each imbued with a unique blend of rhythm and Whitney's unparalleled vocals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipMp49_6ikk
Creating a cohesive listening experience for an audience already entranced by Whitney's voice was a challenge, one that Jonathan Peters faced head-on. His versions of "Same Script, Different Cast" (duet with label mate Deborah Cox) and "My Love Is Your Love" managed to distill Whitney's essence while innovating with distinct timing and beats. The result? A dynamic flow that keeps audiences riveted from start to finish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgTpRkeN4Xc
As we pay tribute to Whitney Houston, we're reminded that she was much more than her incredible voice. She was an artist who could captivate, inspire, and move us in a way few ever could. While our hearts were shattered by her untimely passing, her songs and remixes offer a sanctuary, a space where we can celebrate her extraordinary legacy.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : Whitney Houston | The Diva Series
Genre : Circuit, House
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:51:08.00
1. I Will Always Love You (Hex Hector Mixshow)
2. Heartbreak Hotel (Hex Hector Club Mix)
3. I Learned From The Best (HQ2 Club Mixshow)
4. Same Script, Different Cast (Jonathan Peters Vocal Mixshow)
5. My Love Is Your Love (Jonathan Peters’ Vocal Mixshow)
6. Love That Man (Peter Rauhofer NYC Mixshow)
7. It’s Not Right But It’s Ok (Thunderpuss 2000 Mixshow)
8. Try It On My Own (Thunderpuss Club Anthem Mixshow)
9. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Junior’s Happy Handbag Mixshow)
10. Step By Step (Tony Moran Diva X Diva Mixshow)
11. Whatchulookinat (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
12. How Will I Know (Junior Vasquez Club Mix)
13. I’m Your Baby Tonight (Dronez Mix)
14. So Emotional (David Morales Emotional Mixshow)
15. Greatest Love Of All (Club 69 Mixshow)
16. I’m Every Woman (Clivilles & Cole Every Woman’s House Mixshow)

Fall Edition 2009 Volume 2

Heating things up, I'm finally getting volume 2 of the Autumn Edition out.  I've been pretty much busy all day starting with my pre-op stuff and then running around the ATL like a chicken with its. Well, you get the point.  I'm now back and my email box has been flooded with Facebook friend requests and offers for interviews and reviews of new artist materials, plus one promotion for aspiring DJs out there, which I think you'll find very interesting.  More on that stuff, say Wednesday when I take a break from posting my stuff.  Anywho, not much to say about this mix other than to expect more hard-hitting beats with the latest sounds from the circuit.  I just got finished previewing volume 3 of this edition, and it certifiably ROCKS!  All I have to say is you guys better show me some love because I have busted my nuts on these three mixes : )
That's all I got for today.  Gonna be really busy pouring over all these emails this evening trying to decide what's appropriate for this site.  Just a reminder, there is now a Facebook Group page where ANYONE can post their mix sets, events, mixes, promotions, or even their pages to promote themselves.  Don't think I'll be all up in anyone's face because you tried to promote yourself via the group page; that's what it's there for.  I'll be back tomorrow with the final half of the T-Dance Edition.  Until then...ENJOY!
Album : Autumn Edition 2009 v2
Genre : Circuit, Progressive, Tribal, Mainstream Club, House
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:19:56:00
Track : 1
Title : Sunrise (Samuel Blacher Remix)
Artist : Hoxton Whores feat. Krysten Cummings
Track : 2
Title : The Real Thing (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix)
Artist : Vanessa Williams
Track : 3
Title : The Place For My Heart (Constantine's Club Mix)
Artist : Danielle Bollinger
Track : 4
Title : Gimme Gimme Gimme (Original Mix)
Artist : Christopher S. & DJ Flava feat. Andrina
Track : 5
Title : Manhunt (Butchers Vox Dub)
Artist : DJ Bill Bennett feat. Pepper Mashay
Track : 6
Title : Forever Young (Edson Pride & Filipe Guerra Mix)
Artist : DJ Bill Bennett feat. Abigail
Track : 7
Title : This Time Baby (Myke Rossi Mix)
Artist : Eddie X pres. Niki Haris
Track : 8
Title : The Pleasure (Jose Spinnin's SubWoofer Club Mix)
Artist : Evolved feat. Mike Mucci
Track : 9
Title : Addicted To My Music (Carlos Gomix Mexico to Miami Mix)
Artist : DJ MDW feat. Miss Flava
Track : 10
Title : Turn It Out (Altar Anthem Mix)
Artist : Altar & Jeanie Tracy
Track : 11
Title : I'm A F!cking Celebrity (Twisted Dee Vocal Remix)
Artist : DJ Timbo
Track : 12
Title : Jumpin' Dance (F!ckers Drums Mix)
Artist : Space Drums
Track : 13
Title : Be Free (The Angry Kids Vocal Mix)
Artist : Antoinette Roberson
Track : 14
Title : Hard To Breathe (Peter Luts Remix)
Artist : Angellisa

T-Dance Edition 2009 Volume 4 (Take 1)

I want to apologize for freaking any of you out about the surgery. I'd swear I brought this up a couple of months ago.  Regardless, this is a good thing, not bad.  I'm not dying, suffering, or otherwise.  What this is for me is a game changer in my life.  I am fortunate to have met a physician who is going to have it done for me pro bono, which is the reason school was nixed this semester.  Insurance won't cover the procedure and when an opportunity like this slaps you in the face, you stand up and pay attention.  So, all is well and no need for concern.
I also thought I'd take a little time to publicize my stats for the last 30 days at Podbean.  Currently, I am 100,000+ downloads and streaming of my sets since the beginning of the year.  More importantly, here are my stats for the last 30 days alone:
Podcast Stats (Last 30 days)
Episode hits 11449
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As promised, I'm sending up my latest funky/soulful house set sprinkled with a hefty dose of Nu Disco.  As you can see, I brought lollipop girl out of retirement and played dress-up Barbie by changing out her tube top and shorts.  After all, I couldn't have her smelling like a skank.LOL!  I was jamming to this last night and am all about the music in this mix.  Frankly, I think this is a nice counter to the circuit-driven Autumn Edition that I'll be juxtaposing it with throughout the week.  Take notice of the Freemasons' 2009 mix of "Love On My Mind".  Originally released in 2005, this worldwide smash gets a makeover and lends more to the original #1 disco classic "This Time Baby" from which it sampled.  Unfortunately, Freemasons dropped that part in at the end of the song, making it more of a cock tease of what's possibly to come between now and next summer.  So, I edited it down to the point for those familiar with the original, which will certainly give you a hard-on for more.  For now, Eddie X and Niki Haris have done a remake that will show up on my next Autumn Edition, even though it doesn't quite live up to the original, it's on its way to becoming a huge hit.
I don't want to sit around typing all day, so I'll just let this set speak for itself.  I'll be back on Monday with part two of the Autumn mix.  Until then, enjoy!
Album : T-Dance Edition 2009 v4
Genre : Funky, House, Soulful, NuDisco
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:18:45:00
Track : 1
Title : Back To Stay (Original Mix)
Artist : Fred Falke
Track : 2
Title : - Oblivion (Rasmus Faber Remix)
Artist : Bangana feat. Asha Edmund
Track : 3
Title : Chanson Du Soleil 2009 (Shane D Big Room Remix)
Artist : DJ Meme feat. Gavin Bradley
Track : 4
Title : Pumpin It Up (Solitaire vs. Sharp Boys Remix)
Artist : Reza
Track : 5
Title : Superstar (Josh Harris Club Mix)
Artist : Barbara Tucker
Track : 6
Title : Love On My Mind 2009 (Shakedown 2 Remix)
Artist : Freemasons feat. Amanda Wilson
Track : 7
Title : The Real Thing (Maurice Joshua Nu Soul Mix)
Artist : Vanessa Williams
Track : 8
Title : All About Love (Ralf GUM Classic Main Mix)
Artist : Knee Deep feat. Cathy Battistessa
Track : 9
Title : One Love (Extended Version)
Artist : David Guetta feat. Estelle
Track : 10
Title : Suntan (Freemasons Remix)
Artist : The Beach & Tia
Track : 11
Title : Jacker's 5th Symphony (Original Mix)
Artist : Audio Jacker
Track : 12
Title : Let Me Be Real (Kraak & Smaak Remix)
Artist : Fedde Le Grand feat. Mitch Crown
Track : 13
Title : I Don't Care '09 (DJ Dan Edit)
Artist : DJ Dan
Track : 14
Title : Time To Shine (Baggi Begovic Remix)
Artist : Aaron Ross feat. Natasha Watts
Track : 15
Title : Last Rhythm Revisited (Ashley Beedle Remix)
Artist : Last Rhythm

Fall Edition 2009 Volume 1

Before I get into this latest set, I've got some news and other information I want to share with everyone.  First, I finally got my surgery scheduled and will be going under the knife on September 9th.  It should be fairly simple and only require an overnight stay (barring any complications or staph infections->fingers crossed).  Once home, I'm supposed to recoup for about a week before beginning PT.  I've also hooked up with an awesome personal trainer, so I'll be doing double duty during that time.  Because this will be a huge update over the next several days, don't expect anything for a couple of weeks after Labor Day.  When I come back, I'll try to get out the much-delayed Chrome 2003 Edition.
In other news, I've decided that I will no longer be doing these extensive Guest DJ updates on the site.  For the most part, everyone that has been featured on the site is already linked back with their big shiny logo on the right-hand sidebar.  If you like what they're doing, then please sign up for their updates.  In addition, everyone is welcome to post their new mixes on my fan page and the newly created group page with a listing and/or links back to your website.  Seriously, I don't mind. However, doing these updates takes a lot of time, so I'm providing these other avenues for you to promote yourself.  Now, for those that have never been featured, I will make at least one post featuring you and your work and then link back to you going forward.  The only thing I ask is that everyone that is linked to my site or requests to be featured and linked, so please reciprocate.  I'll be checking in a few weeks for the reciprocation and if I don't find it, I'll just delete your link from the side.  I only bring this up, because I know several of you have never linked back to me, despite requesting to be continually promoted on this site.  I'm a nice guy and will bend over backward for others, but I also expect the same generosity in return.  Enough said.
I've got a total of five sets up and ready to go.  Three of them are the Autumn Edition and the other two are the latest T-Dance.  Tomorrow, I'll post the first of the T-Dance, and then maybe Monday the next Autumn and so forth, and will have everything out before the extended Labor Day holiday weekend.  This current edition is Circuit Tribal House, through and through.  Expect a lot of big beats in the tribal and progressive arena, including divas with big voices, instrumentals, and the occasional hot male vocals. All three of these mixes have been optimized and remastered for high-end sound with deep bass; so you should take caution when listening through your earbuds.
It looks like the rain that we've had all day has finally subsided and the ATL is in for some nicer autumn-like weather this weekend.  As we all gear up for the upcoming holiday next week, try not to drain yourself too much this weekend; unless you're John Longo who has more battery life than the Energizer Bunny [that boy never stops].  Nevertheless, I want everyone to have a fabulous weekend and I'll be back tomorrow with the first of the T-Dance v4 editions.
Until then, enjoy!
Album : Autumn Edition 2009 v1
Genre : Circuit, Progressive, Tribal, Mainstream Club, House
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:19:56:00
Track : 1
Title : Obsessed (Friscia & Lamboy Club Mix)
Artist : Mariah Carey
Track : 2
Title : Persuasion (Mateo Cortes & Sidama Remix)
Artist : Sandy Rivera feat. Rae
Track : 3
Title : You're Gonna Love Me (Denis Naidanow Fierce Club Mix)
Artist : Sessomatto
Track : 4
Title : Music Is Moving (Original Mix)
Artist : Filthy Rich
Track : 5
Title : Te amo (Rick Dan Hill Torres Remix)
Artist : Rihanna
Track : 6
Title : The Rhythm Of The Night 2009 (Ido Shoam Elad Gavriel Remix)
Artist : Corona
Track : 7
Title : I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Peter Rauhofer Club Mix)
Artist : Whitney Houston
Track : 8
Title : Tell Me (Club Mix)
Artist : Maze feat. Lital
Track : 9

BPM Edition 2009 Volume 6 (Take 2)

Before I get into the mix, I want to let all the iTunes users know that the feed is currently down.  I was in the process of switching everything over to Pod-O-matic when it dawned on me just how long it would take to move everything over.  Ultimately, I came to the realization that this would be a logistical nightmare and decided to stay put at Podbean.  However, I jumped the gun and switched to the feed URL and that screwed everything up.  I've sent a request to iTunes to have it switched back; hopefully, everything will be working this next week.  In the meantime, there is no shortage of places to download the mixes.  Obviously, you can get it here on my site https://www.partyfavorz.net, on my Facebook fan page or even on my Podbean page.  I apologize for the inconvenience, but it is what it is and unfortunately, it is what it shouldn't be.
Keeping up with the theme of the first mix, I've got a little bit of everything in this mix.  Mica Paris starts things out with the smoking hot house mix of The Hardest Part, a song I love more and more each time I hear it.  This is followed by my hands down favorite song of the moment, Show Me by Carolina Liar.  Previously, I had used the more polished big production of Seamus Haji which was dead on, however, this time I went with the more stripped down version by Morgan Page which is equally as stellar.  I'm not sure if this group is a Christian rock band or if that's just the way the song plays out, but this emotionally charged song is a surefire winner not only for the dancefloors but at top 40 radio as well.
Another song I had been using earlier in the summer was Show Me the Way by White Shoes.  The original is just pure electro-pop bliss while Chriss Ortega does an outstanding job of beefing it up while retaining all the elements that make this such a perfect pop song.
Riding high on the success of Love Story, Nadia Ali is back with Fine Print which is destined to become her second solo #1.  If you like the Alex Sayz mix included here, wait till you hear the Serge Devant take which will be featured in my upcoming Autumn Edition next week.  Speaking of which, Serge Devant's freaking HOT tune Addicted to newcomer Hadley has been torching dance floors since spring.  Taken from his album The Wanderer, this is a definite winner hands-down.  Taking it further, I'd add Serge to my producer/DJ list of people to watch out for.  This guy is on fire!
As I slowly slide out of progressive mode, the mix moves into a more calming but funkier housed up direction with the likes of Hold On by Backens, Oliver & Stefan Gruenwald, Purple Haze by the Bassmonkeys and the 1980 Geraldine Hunt disco classic remake of Can't Fake the Feeling by house legend Todd Terry.  What's surely going to throw everyone for a loop will be Get Down Tonight by Supafly Inc.  If you're guessing this is a remake of the KC & the Sunshine Band classic, you'd be right.  Taking the chorus from the original and layering it over the familiar groove, pumped up to the max for today's floors, you can't help but get all giddy while shake, shake shaking your booty!
Finally, I move into a more commercial electro-pop direction with the latest from the 80s disco diva extraordinaire Carol Hahn (Take Me and Dance) and the rocking Chillin by Wale with Lady GaGa (also check out the uber-cool Wideboys mix of this song) and then we depart with Kelly Clarkson's latest Already Gone.
That about rounds out this edition.  I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend.  I'll be back sometime next week with the Autumn Edition, just in time for all the Labor Day festivities going on around the country.
Until then.enjoy!
Album : BPM Edition v6
Genre : House, Electro-Pop, Progressive, Funky
Year : 2009
Total Time : 1:34:37.00
Track : 1
Title : The Hardest Thing (Stonebridge Club Mix)
Artist : Mica Paris
Track : 2
Title : Show Me (Morgan Page Remix)
Artist : Carolina Liar
Track : 3
Title : Show Me The Way (Chriss Ortega Remix)