It’s time for the annual Catch-Up! Just in time for the summer season, this series allows you to catch up with the biggest dance club hits of the year. As a bonus, I’ve thrown in some newer tracks that are just now gaining momentum and will likely soon be everywhere.
Ariana Grande is the clearcut winner for the most hits with “Thank U, Next” carrying over from last year along with “7 Rings,” and “Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored.”
One of the most striking trends I’m seeing is classic-pop remakes. While sampling past hits have been a staple of artists going back to the 90s, remaking full tracks has not. In this set, we have a total of 5 remakes that include: “Self Control” by Kendra Erika (originally a Top 3 hit for Laura Branigan in 1984), Hilary Roberts’ “Back To Life” (originally a #1 hit for Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler in 1989), “Fired Up” by Jade Starling (originally a #1 dance club hit for Funky Green Dogs in 1996), “The Rhythm of the Night” by Sean Finn & Corona (originally a #11 pop hit and #1 dance club hit for Corona in 1993 who re-sung the vocals for this release), “I’ve Been Thinking About You” by Klaas and Londonbeat (originally a #1 pop and dance club hit for Londonbeat in 1989 who re-sung the vocals for this release), “Bittersweet Symphony” by Gamper & Dadoni featuring Emily Roberts (originally a #1 pop and alternative hit in 1997), and “Jump” by Van Halen and Armin Van Buuren (originally a #1 pop and rock hit in 1984). The one that did not make the cut is “You Gotta Be” by Bombs Away featuring Reigan, which was originally a #5 hit for Des’ree in 1995 but didn’t quite capture the essence of the original.
This is quite a grab bag of influences artists are delving into as they represent a wide variety of genres. At the end of the day, a great song is still a great song.
I realize this set has been a long time coming but it’s finally here and there is enough to fuel your parties through July before I start dropping some new dance club on you. I’m currently wrapping up the annual installment of Beach House and will start working on the next Underground House set shortly. As you can see, there’s plenty in the works.
Until the next time…ENJOY!
Album: Catch-Up 2019
Genre: House, Future House, EDM
Year: 2019
Total Time: 03:44:34
1. Ariana Grande – 7 Rings (Division 4 & Matt Consola Remix)
2. Post Malone – Wow (Nathan C Remix)
3. Calvin Harris & Rag N Bone Man – Giant (Mark Jay Remix)
4. LAUV & Troye Sivan – I’m So Tired (Danny Dove Remix)
5. The Terri Green Light Project – Night To Remember (Bruno Verdugo Extended Mix)
6. Kendra Erika – Self Control (Moto Blanco Club Remix)
7. M-22 – White Lies (Extended Mix)
8. Oliver Heldens feat. Shungudzo – Fire In My Soul (Chris Cox Club Mix)
9. Jonas Brothers – Sucker (The Cube Guys Remix)
10. Tiësto, Jonas Blue & Rita Ora – Ritual (Club Mix)
11. Katy Perry – Never Really Over (David Nye Remix)
12. Calvin Harris & Sam Smith – Promises (Pink Panda Remix)
13. Alan Walker feat. Sabrina Carpenter & Farruko – On My Way (Country Club Martini Crew Remix)
14. Vintage Culture feat. Fancy Inc. – My Girl (Extended Mix)
15. Jack Back – Put Your Phone Down (Low) (Extended Mix)
16. Hilary Roberts – Back To Life (Cutmore & Wilson Club Remix)
17. Mabel – Don’t Call Me Up (Rob Crouch Remix)
18. Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber – I Don’t Care (Charlie Lane Remix)
19. Sam Smith & Normani – Dancing With A Stranger (Ray Isaac Club Mix)
20. P!nk – Walk Me Home (J Bruus & Colin Jay Remix)
21. Khalid – Talk (Alle Farben Extended)
22. Ava Max – Sweet But Psycho (Apollo Remix)
23. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike feat. Era Istrefi – Selfish (Ale Mora Extended Remix)
24. Halsey – Without Me (Danny Dove Remix)
25. Ariana Grande – Thank U, Next (Barry Harris Remix)
26. Meduza feat. Goodboys – Piece Of Your Heart (Extended Mix)
27. FatBoy Slim – Praise You 2019 (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix)
28. Dion Todd feat. Maya – Be Alright (StoneBridge & Damien Hall Mix Extended)
29. Ellie Goulding – Sixteen (Colin Jay Remix)
30. Marshmello feat. Chvrches – Here With Me (Colin Jay Remix)
31. Kygo & Rita Ora – Carry On (Tempo Elektrik Remix)
32. Jade Starling – Fired Up (Block and Crown Remix)
33. Van Halen – Jump (Armin van Buuren Extended Remix)
34. DJs From Mars – Gam Gam (Cristian Poow Club Remix)
35. Billie Eilish x Bali Bandits – Bad Guy (Felixx ”Fire In Your Soul” Edit)
36. Dido – Give You Up (John J-C Carr Extended Remix)
37. Mark Ronson & Miley Cyrus – Nothing Breaks Like A Heart (Division 4 & Matt Consola Remix)
38. NOTD & Felix Jaehn feat. Georgia Ku & Captain Cuts – So Close (Gozzi Remix)
39. IYES & Ryan Riback – This Feeling (Cristian Poow Club Remix)
40. Sean Finn & Corona – The Rhythm Of The Night (Extended Mix)
41. Klaas & Londonbeat – I’ve Been Thinking About You (StoneBridge & Damien Hall Anthem Club Remix)
42. Avicii feat. Aloe Blacc – SOS (The Scene Kings Remix)
43. David Guetta feat. RAYE – Stay (Don’t Go Away) (Charlie Lane Remix)
44. Ariana Grande – Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored (Division 4 & Matt Consola Remix)
45. Lizzo – Juice (Barry Harris Club Mix)
46. Panic At The Disco – High Hopes (Don Diablo Remix)
47. Kelly Clarkson – Heat (Kokiri Club Remix)
48. Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie – ME! (Colin Jay Remix)
49. Vassy & Disco Fries – Concrete Heart (Colin Jay Remix)
50. Bleona – I Don’t Need Your Love (StoneBridge Epic Extended Mix)
51. Post Malone & Swae Lee – Sunflower (Jacked Remix)
52. Shawn Mendes – If I Can’t Have You (Country Club Martini Crew Extended Remix)
53. Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – Shallow (The Scene Kings Remix)
54. Gamper & Dadoni feat. Emily Roberts – Bittersweet Symphony (Extended Version)
