Dance Classics by PartyFavorz

It's that time again—just before the July 4th holiday—when Party Favorz serves up a sizzling summer throwback dance mix perfect for your backyard BBQ, pool party, or solo kitchen shuffle. And yes, we’re talking all-ages fun here. If you’re new to this series, Summer Throwback Dance Party is where nostalgia meets the remix. These sets are loaded with classic Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, and Dance hits from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s—songs everyone knows and loves—reimagined for today's dance floor. Some tracks mash two iconic hits into a new experience. Others stay faithful to the original but are given a modern boost. Either way, this is a throwback dance mix with universal appeal that keeps the energy high and the vibes carefree. Old Favorites, New Twists With each release, I aim to bring something fresh—whether through updated remixes or clever mashups—but it’s not always easy to keep track. Block & Crown, GhostMasters, Ghoustbusterz, The Soul Gang, FlashDancers, Disco Gurls... they’ve all been incredibly prolific. Aside from Block & Crown, most of these names are aliases for the same core group of ghost producers who recycle tracks, change titles, and rebrand under different monikers. One week it’s a “new” release. The next, it’s a rehash of something they dropped six months ago under another name. I do my best not to repeat tracks from past volumes, but when the remix is good and the groove is timeless, I say let it ride. At the end of the day, a great jam is still a great jam—especially when you’re trying to get the party started. Volume 1 Is Just the Beginning Since last year’s Fall Throwback Dance Party, the flood of new retro-inspired tracks has been nonstop. There’s been so much quality output that I had enough material for three volumes this go-around. Because of time constraints, I’m rolling out Volume 1 today and plan to drop Volume 2 by Friday. Volume 3? That one’s coming next week. No worries though—between this release and what’s coming later in the week, there’s more than enough fuel to keep your holiday playlist spinning. Mix in previous sets, and you've got hours of nonstop throwback party energy. By the time Volume 3 lands, it’ll feel like it was always part of the plan. One Nation, Under a Groove Whether you’re reliving your high school dance floor days or introducing the younger crowd to some real classics, there’s something for everyone here. From the ’60s (yes, I slipped a few gems in) through the 2000s, this throwback dance party is built to unite generations. These are the songs that made us move then—and still get us hyped now. So go ahead—fire up the grill, crack open a cold one, and dance like nobody's watching. Whether it’s 1999 or any other golden year of your past, this Summer Throwback mix was made for moments like these. Volume 2 is dropping Friday. Until the next time...ENJOY! Album: Summer Throwback Dance Party 2025 Volume 1Genre: 70's Disco, 80s Dance, 90s House, 00s DanceYear: 2025Total Time: 02:29:34 Bob Sinclar - Cruel Summer (Club Mix) Block & Crown - Shack! (Original Mix) Top Gunz - Yeah Yeah Yeah (Extended Mix) GhostMasters - Rock Down 2 Electric Ave (Club Mix) Steve Tosi - Rhythm Is A Dancer 2k25 (Original Mix) Disco Gurls - I Want Some Hot Stuff (Original Mix) GhostMasters - Rolling In Funky Town (Extended Mix) Max Magnani - Max On The Block (Original Mix) Disco Gurls - Love On The Run (Club Mix) FlashDancers - Better Than Yours (Extended Mix) FlashDancers - You And Me (Extended Mix) Partners In Dance - I Want Your Love (Extended Mix) GhostMasters - Ring-A-Ring (Extended Mix) Luca Debonaire - Kinda Hectic (Funky Mix) GhostMasters - Feeling Like A Clown (Club Mix) Block & Crown x Martina Budde - Let Your Love Flow (Original Mix) GhostMasters - Dust Bites (Extended Mix) FlashDancers - Somebody Tell Me (Extended Mix) Block & Crown - It's My Life (Don't You Forget) (Original Mix)

Album : BackSpin [2009 — 2010] Volume 8Genre : Electro House, Funky HouseYear : 2025Total Time : 2:57:35 Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You (Chriss Ortega Club Mix) Jordin Sparks - Battlefield (Bimbo Jones Remix) Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg - California Gurls (Liam Keegan Electro Remix) Pussycat Dolls - Bottle Pop (Dave Audé Club Mix) Kelis - Acapella (Dave Audé Club Mix) The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Mark Picchiotti's Dirty South Extended Club Edit) Janet - Make Me (Dave Audé Club Mix) Oceana - Body Rock (Dave Audé Vocal Mix) Jipsta - I Want Your Sex (Mike Rizzo M2 Original Club Mix) Kaci Battaglia with Ludiacris - Body Shots (Wawa Extended Mix) Katy Perry - Peacock (Reynaldo Klawa Club Remix) Rihanna - Rude Boy (Wideboys Stadium Club Mix) Madonna - Celebration (Oakenfold Remix) Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feelin' (David Guetta Remix) Kelly Rowland feat. David Guetta - Commander (Extended Mix) Tiesto & Sneaky Sound System - I Will Be Here (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) Train - Hey Soul Sister (Karmatronic Club Mix) Robyn - Dancing On My Own (Buzz Junkies Club Mix) Ke$ha - Your Love Is My Drug (Dave Audé Club Mix) Pussycat Dolls - Hush Hush (I Will Survive) (Dave Audé Extended Mix) Macy Gray - Beauty In The World (Cutmore Extended Remix) Jason Derülo - Whatcha Say (Johnny Vicious Club Mix) Wynter Gordon - Dirty Talk (Chew Fu Extended Mix) Rihanna - Russian Roulette (Chew Fu Black Russian Club Mix) Wildboyz feat. Ameerah - The Sound Of Missing You (Extended Mix) David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over (Original Mix) Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (Almighty Club Mix) Scissor Sisters - Fire With Fire (Digital Dog Club Mix) Miami Starfish feat. Jermaine Stewart - Clothes Off (Soul Seekerz Club Mix) The Ian Carey Project - Get Shaky (Ian Carey Original Mix) Richard Vission & Static Revenger feat. Luciana - I Like That (Dave Audé Club Remix) Avicii & Sebastien Drums - My Feelings For You (Original Mix)

Just when you thought we’d emptied the vault of bangers from this era, BackSpin Volume 7 comes stomping in with another round of club anthems that defined the dancefloors of 2009 and 2010. This was not a chill period in dance music—it was a full-throttle takeover. These weren’t just tracks you heard in the club; they were the soundtracks to pre-games, afterparties, breakups, hookups, and everything in between. By this point, Electro House had become the default language of clubland. It didn’t matter if the artist was an underground favorite or a Disney Channel graduate—everyone wanted in on the energy. And with remixers like Dave Audé, Mike Rizzo, Jody den Broeder, and Jump Smokers consistently delivering top-shelf work, the line between pop and club music completely vanished. Remix Culture Was King Let’s be real—some of these tracks hit harder in their remixed versions than the originals ever could. Usher’s “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” was already slick, but Jump Smokers cranked it up with a glammed-up club version that dominated summer playlists. Christina Aguilera’s “Not Myself Tonight” might’ve been polarizing on radio, but Jody den Broeder turned it into a pulsing floor-filler with an edge. Black Eyed Peas continued their chart domination with “Imma Be” and “Meet Me Halfway,” both of which got remixed within an inch of their lives—one dirty, one dreamy, and both undeniable. And let’s talk about Lady Gaga, who basically lived on the dance charts during this period. You’ll find three of her biggest tracks here—“Bad Romance,” “Paparazzi,” and “Love Game”—all reworked by Dave Audé into high-energy triumphs that left no corner of the dancefloor untouched. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kszwg8u9--w The Rise of Selena Gomez One of the most fascinating shifts during this period was the arrival of Selena Gomez—best known at the time as a squeaky-clean Disney princess. But her early releases with The Scene were smart, polished pop that lent themselves surprisingly well to club remixes. “Round & Round” and “A Year Without Rain” became club favorites thanks to 7th Heaven and Dave Audé, respectively, who transformed them into soaring dance tracks without stripping away her youthful charm. Selena’s transition from Disney darling to legitimate pop artist began here, and the clubs were ready to embrace her. Ke$ha’s Party Nation Also bursting into the scene like a glitter bomb was Ke$ha, whose breakout hit “TiK ToK” became a global party anthem. Fred Falke’s remix gave it just enough disco-drenched sophistication while keeping its messy, rebellious spirit intact. Ke$ha’s arrival signaled a new wave of club pop—raucous, unfiltered, and entirely self-aware. She didn’t just want to party—she was the party. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIfB6k8LAJk European Imports & Global Crossovers This volume also shines a light on the growing influence of European club culture on the American mainstream. Edward Maya’s “Stereo Love” with its infectious accordion hook brought Romanian house to global attention, while Alex Gaudino’s “I’m In Love (I Wanna Do It)” showcased the sleek, sexy appeal of Italian house with a Wideboys polish. And let’s not forget Dennis Ferrer’s “Hey Hey,” which proved that a deep house groove could still cut through in a sea of EDM bangers—especially when remixed by Vandalism. David Guetta: Architect of the Era Guetta’s fingerprints are all over this era, and nowhere is that more obvious than his work on “Sexy Bitch” with Akon and his remix of Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow.” His production wasn’t just influential—it defined the electro-pop aesthetic of the time. His music lived at the intersection of hip-hop swagger, pop accessibility, and EDM power, helping turn club music into a true pop force. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHcE0WWAaw8 The Bold, the Brash, and the Unfiltered This volume doesn’t shy away from explicit energy, either.

It’s time once again to rewind the clock and fire up your favorite dance memories with Volume 6 of our BackSpin series, spotlighting the electric surge of Electro House and other club-defining hits from the early millennium. This installment zeroes in on 2009–2010—two powerhouse years that marked a massive turning point for electronic dance music and the global club scene. By this point, the shimmering dominance of the big room anthems helmed by remix legends like Thunderpuss, Hex Hector, and Victor Calderone had begun to fade. Their reign throughout the late '90s and early 2000s had set the standard for peak-hour energy, but by 2009, a new breed of producers began rewriting the rulebook. The Electro House Revolution This was the moment when Electro House officially took center stage. David Guetta broke into the U.S. mainstream and never looked back, while the Swedish House Mafia began building their empire brick by brick. Artists like Bimbo Jones, Jody den Broeder, Wideboys, Jump Smokers, Mike Rizzo, and Wawa steadily made names for themselves by turning pop into gold—remixing everything from the obvious club fodder to unexpected chart-toppers. Their influence was unmistakable. If their names were attached to a remix, you knew you were in for something massive. What made this shift so monumental is that the remixers became just as famous—if not more so—than the original artists. Guetta and Swedish House Mafia didn’t just fill clubs; they packed stadiums and headlined the very festivals that were just beginning to explode in North America. Electronic music wasn’t just for the underground anymore—it was pop. Commercial Kings of the Club Charts Yet, while Guetta and SHM were scaling the highest heights, others carved out their own niche—less flashy but no less effective. Remix powerhouses like Cahill, Moto Blanco, and Dave Audé were hitting hard and consistently. Their mixes dominated Billboard's Dance Club charts and brought just the right balance of commercial accessibility and dancefloor credibility. Moto Blanco leaned heavily into Disco House—reinventing the genre with crisp, soulful vocals over chugging basslines and glittery synths. Meanwhile, Cahill and Dave Audé turned pop tracks into pure club fuel, often elevating songs far beyond their original versions. These guys weren’t interested in the spotlight—they were all about the sound. And club DJs and promoters knew: if you needed a floor-filler, you grabbed a remix from one of them. Pop Royalty Ascends This stretch also marked a major shift in pop culture, with a new generation of women dominating both the charts and the dancefloor. Rihanna was rising like a phoenix, bouncing back stronger than ever after a public and painful incident with Chris Brown. Her music during this period—fueled by edgy production and fearless visuals—reflected both vulnerability and power. Tracks like "Rude Boy" and "Only Girl (In the World)" came armed with heavyweight remixes that ruled the clubs for months. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drgpFBv1iWs Lady Gaga, meanwhile, was in full throttle. With her outrageous fashion, theatrical videos, and back-to-back club smashes like "Bad Romance" and "Poker Face," she wasn’t just entering the scene—she was detonating it. At the time, it felt like she might actually steal Madonna’s crown, and to many, she did—at least for a while. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fostGq4kS50 And let’s not forget Katy Perry. Her rise was meteoric, with hits like “California Gurls,” “Firework,” and later “Teenage Dream” becoming club essentials thanks to thunderous remixes by the very names featured in this series. Her playful, candy-coated persona masked some serious hit-making power, and remixers were quick to latch on, creating versions of her songs that lit up dancefloors worldwide. Katy cemented herself not just as a pop icon but as a club favorite in her own right. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKuoIzuy9d0

This post was updated to include U + Ur Hand (Bimbo Jones Explicit Mix) by P!nk. Party Favorz is back with Volume 5 of our BackSpin series, spotlighting standout cuts from the golden age of Dance Club Songs. This edition focuses squarely on the biggest dance and club hits from 2007 to 2008—an era that bridged the raw energy of Electro House with the tail end of the millennium’s peak clubbing scene. If you were anywhere near a dancefloor during this time, chances are you’ll recognize most—if not all—of the tracks included here. Each one dominated the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and captured the diverse pulse of the scene. From euphoric anthems to deep, soulful grooves, this was a period where musical experimentation met mainstream success. A Deep Cut That Still Resonates One of the undeniable standouts in this set is The Cure & The Cause by Fish Go Deep featuring Tracey K. While the original release had multiple remixes, it was DJ Meme’s version that truly left its mark. Known for channeling the Salsoul era with real string sections and deep, disco-rooted energy, Meme’s remix paid tribute to the late ‘70s underground—offering something completely unique in a sea of Electro House and Big Room soundscapes. Its lush arrangement made it a refreshing outlier, a reminder of the artistry that once dominated dance floors way back in the day. Extended Mixes That Kept Us Moving Another thing that sets this era apart? The length of these tracks. Seriously—they were long. We’re talking 8 to 10-minute versions that DJs could ride for ages, keeping the energy high and the transitions smooth. The early Electro House movement embraced this approach, making sure partygoers stayed glued to the dancefloor for extended stretches. While we aimed to preserve the integrity of the originals, we also made a few light edits for the sake of flow. For example, The Cure & The Cause originally clocked in at a full 10 minutes. A more accessible 6+ minute edit was released later, and that’s the version featured in this volume. How Streaming Changed the Club Mix As streaming platforms took off in the late 2000s, track lengths shrank. The push for more plays led to songs being chopped down to under three minutes—great for radio-style streaming, but awful for club DJs. This unfortunate trend carried over to remix culture. While we’ve bounced back a bit, with the average remix now hovering around five minutes, it’s still not quite where it used to be. The reality is, shorter edits limit a DJ’s flexibility. When you’re forced to use effects or create unnatural transitions just to make a mix work, it can pull the listener out of the experience. Ideally, we’d find a sweet spot around seven minutes—long enough to build momentum, but short enough to stay focused on the music. Whether we’ll ever return to that balance remains to be seen. What's Coming Next We hope you’ve been enjoying these nostalgic trips back to clubland. Next up, we’ll be jumping into the 2009–2010 era in Volume 6, which should be dropping sometime in May. But before that, it’s almost time for our annual Spring Break Edition—you know, that over-the-top celebration of the hottest new Dance Club Songs leading into summer. Expect that one to drop in the next couple of weeks. Until the next time...ENJOY! I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated toward my medical expenses. I didn’t post about my situation expecting anything—just wanted to share what I was going through. That said, your generosity means the world to me and will go a long way in easing the burden of ongoing medical debt. I’m truly grateful for each and every one of you. Album : BackSpin [2007 — 2008} Volume 5Genre : Electro House, Funky House, Progressive HouseYear : 2025Total Time : 3:08:05 Agnes - Release Me (Cahill Club Mix) Ne-Yo - Closer (StoneBridge Club Remix) Fragma - Toca's Miracle (in Petto 2008 Remix)

This post was updated to include In Your Arms (Bimbo Jones Extended Mix) by Plumb, and Just Dance (HCCR's Bambossa Main Mix) by Lady Gaga Party Favorz is back with another round of our BackSpin series, this time moving into the transformative era of 2007 to 2008—an especially meaningful period as it marks the birth of this very podcast. These were the years that saw dance music shifting dramatically, with the big room circuit style starting to cool off just as Electro House began rising from the underground and taking over mainstream dance floors. But the evolution wasn’t one-dimensional. This era ushered in a diverse set of trends that helped shape the sound of modern dance. It was the rise of remix royalty like Freemasons, Moto Blanco, and Cahill. Each brought their own distinct flair to the genre. Freemasons blended traditional House with Electro influences, Moto Blanco leaned deep into shimmering Disco House, and Cahill straddled both worlds with a clean, pop-forward edge. Their remixes were everywhere—especially for big-name artists. Back then, the bigger the artist, the more labels were willing to shell out for high-profile remixers. That is, until budgets began shrinking and labels stopped cutting those massive checks. Fast-forward 15 years, and platforms like SoundCloud changed the game again. Suddenly, bootleg remixes became marketing tools, not just club exclusives. DJs had to hustle to make a name for themselves—often remixing tracks for free in the hopes of being discovered or landing a record deal. A Remix Renaissance During this same stretch, a powerhouse of remixers emerged and defined the dancefloor. Bimbo Jones, Seamus Haji, Soul Seekerz, Wideboys, Dave Audé, Jody den Broeder, and a revitalized StoneBridge (whose roots go back to the ’90s) were dropping fire left and right. Meanwhile, some of the biggest names from the big room era still held their ground. Chris Cox (post-Thunderpuss), Ralphi Rosario, Tony Moran, Johnny Vicious, and DJ Escape kept delivering heavy, floor-shaking anthems that balanced out the sleeker, more polished productions coming from the Electro and Disco House scenes. This blend of sounds made for one of the most diverse periods in dance music—something we haven’t quite seen repeated since. A Pop Diva Takeover The pop landscape at the time wasn’t sitting quietly either. Britney Spears was staging a massive comeback, Beyoncé and Rihanna were dominating charts globally, and Robyn was redefining what electro-pop could be. Their tracks became essential remix material and ruled dance floors from coast to coast. We've packed both volumes of this series with heavy doses of these queens because, frankly, they owned this era. Now, if you’re looking for a broader reflection of each year's biggest dance anthems, don't miss our Top Dance Songs of the Year series. Those sets provide a deeper look into the biggest hits and underground standouts from each year. A Personal Evolution For me, this wasn’t just a turning point for music—it was a turning point for Party Favorz itself. This was the moment we shifted from burning and distributing CDs in clubs and at festivals to launching the podcast. Suddenly, the reach was global, and the feedback was immediate. But beyond the growth in listenership, the music itself opened my ears—and my mind—to styles I hadn’t previously embraced. Until then, I had been locked into the big room circuit sound. But what was coming out during this time was just too good to ignore. That realization led directly to the creation of the Funky House and Peak Hour series. There was simply too much top-tier music that didn’t fit the traditional mold, and it needed a platform. The podcast became the place to house it all. It allowed me to expand the universe of Party Favorz and bring listeners along for the ride. This One's for the Party People! If you lived through this period—or just want to experience the magic for the first time—t...

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