Month: October 2020

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Volume 2 of our journey into the best 90s House music classics continues the pulsating rhythm that started with the first edition. This collection brings together iconic tunes that defined the dance floor, featuring the 90s House music classics that set the stage for a musical revolution.

Whether it’s the energetic vibe of D-Mob’s and Cathy Dennis’ collaboration on “C’mon and Get My Love,” the unforgettable dance anthem by C + C Music Factory in the Clivillés & Cole Hip-House Club Mix of “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),” or the David Morales Remix of Technotronic’s “Pump Up the Jam,” these classic House music 90s tracks never fail to stir memories.

But it’s not only about the songs you might know by heart; it’s also about rediscovering the Old School House Music treasures that laid the groundwork for the genre. Maurice’s “This Is Acid,” Royal House’s “Get Funky,” Double Dee’s “Found Love,” and Steve “Silk” Hurley’s “Jack Your Body” echo the inventive hooks and beats that defined a generation eager for fresh sounds.

Let’s not forget the lost classics that still resonate, like Hithouse’s Party Mix of “Jack To The Sound Of The Underground.” This track captures the essence of Acid House and seamlessly blends into the rising Techno wave. It’s an integral part of the 80s sound that set the stage for what was to come.

The Def Club Mix of Adeva’s “It Should Have Been Me” and the Brothers In Rhythm Mix of Black Box’s “Strike It Up” take their well-deserved place in this compilation, keeping the beats and nostalgia alive. From Joey Negro’s Dum Dum Club Mix of “Do What You Feel” to the Hurley’s House Mix of Jomanda’s “Gotta Love For You,” these classics echo an era where creativity and rhythm knew no bounds.

Hold tight; the ride through the best 90s House music classics isn’t over. There’s one more volume covering this fascinating four-year span, set to drop soon. I’ll be back in a couple of days to keep the musical journey alive. Until then, keep the beat going and dance like it’s the 90s all over again.

Until the next time…ENJOY!

Album : The Ultimate 90’s House Classics [1988 – 1991] Vol. 2
Genre : 90’s Classic House
Year : 2020
Total Time : 2:17:45

1. Adeva – It Should Have Been Me (Def Club Mix)

2. Joey Negro – Do What You Feel (Dum Dum Club Mix)

3. Brothers In Rhythm – Such A Good Feeling (DMC Remix by Dimitri)

4. D-Mob intro. Cathy Dennis – C’mon And Get My Love (Select Mix Remix)

5. C & C Music Factory – Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) (Clivillés & Cole Hip-House Club Mix)

6. Hithouse – Jack To The Sound Of The Underground (Party Mix)

7. Steve “Silk” Hurley – Jack Your Body (Club Mix)

8. Technotronic feat. Ya Kid K – Get Up! (Before The Night Is Over) (Def Mix)

9. D Mob with Cathy Dennis – That’s The Way Of The World (Essential Beat Mix)

10. Jomanda – Gotta Love For You (Hurley’s House Mix)

11. Crystal Waters – Makin’ Happy (Hurley’s Happy House Mix)

12. Inner City – Big Fun (Original 12″ Mix)

13. Deee-Lite – Groove Is In The Heart (Ultimix)

14. Mr. Lee – Pump That Body (Club Mix)

15. Jungle Brothers – I’ll House You (Original Mix)

16. Guru Josh – Infinity (Razormaid Mix)

17. Raven Maize – Forever Together (Freedom Mix)

18. Double Dee feat. Dany – Found Love (Danny Tenaglia’s International Mix)

19. Lisette Melendez – Together Forever (New School Freestyle)

20. Black Box – Strike It Up (Brothers In Rhythm Mix)

21. Bingoboys – How To Dance (Select Mix Remix)

22. Doug Lazy – Let The Rhythm Pump (Extended Vocal)

23. Royal House – Get Funky (Long Club Adub)

24. Maurice – This Is Acid (Classic Acid House)

25. 2 In A Room – Wiggle It (Def Wiggle Mix)

26. Technotronic feat. Felly – Pump Up The Jam (David Morales Remix)

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House music, an enduring and transformative genre, found its origins in the mid-1980s, maturing and taking firm roots by the end of the decade which evolved into what’s now considered 90s Classic House music. Remember the “Disco Sucks” movement in the early 80s? Dance music never really disappeared; instead, it began a fragmented evolution. Thanks to synth-laden tracks and beat machines made famous by DJ icons like Giorgio Moroder and Cerrone, it morphed into new realms.

The Evolution of 90s Classic House Music

From New Wave dance and Hi NRG to classic House music in the 90s, the genre’s influence has permeated every dance floor. Early subdivisions like Acid House, Hip Hop, Breakbeat, Freestyle and Trip Hop paved the way for commercial sensations like “Pump Up the Volume,” by M/A/R/R/S, the Shep Pettibone remix of “Bizarre Love Triangle,” and “Vogue” by Madonna as well as the Acid House classic “Theme from S’Express” by S’Express.

Spanning from 1988 to 1991, the Ultimate 90’s House Music Classics series encapsulates this genre’s underground roots before its mainstream success. The 90s House music classics like “Finally,” by CeCe Peniston “Show Me Love,” by Robin S and “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)” by Crystal Waters owe their existence to the humble beginnings in Chicago, spreading to New York and then globally.

Superstar DJs and the 90s House Music Classics

Classic House music 90s didn’t just shape the era; it created legends. Beyond Frankie Knuckles, figures like Larry Levan, Steve “Silk” Hurley, and David Morales were pivotal in the genre. The Shep Pettibone remix of “Rhythm Nation” by Janet Jackson, or Shep’s House Mix of “Miss You Much” are a testament to the talent of these pioneers.

This series wouldn’t be complete without mentioning songs like Soul II Soul’s “Keep On Movin'”  and “Back 2 Life (However Do You Want Me)” or the 12″ Choice Mix of “Finally” by Ce Ce Peniston. And who could forget the ever-catchy Nomad’s “(I Wanna Give You) Devotion”? Whether they were original hits like Snap!’s “The Power” or Marshall Jefferson’s “Move Your Body,” which is been remastered and released as a hit just recently — they each contributed to the 90s classic House music legacy.

Of course, not every track was timeless. Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy” might have been a one-off earworm, but it, along with the Shep Pettibone Remix of Madonna’s “Vogue,” belongs to the larger narrative of this influential era.

In Conclusion

Compiling, mixing, and remastering the best 90s House remixes has been a remarkable endeavor. Party Favorz’s journey through these old school House music hits provides not only nostalgia but inspiration for aspiring DJs. This history keeps repeating itself, making it worth your time to explore and educate yourself.

With the first three volumes scheduled for release soon, followed by some new Disco House and Peak Hour sets, this collection stands as a testament to love, passion, and devotion to all things House Music.

Until the next time…ENJOY!

Album : The Ultimate 90’s House Classics [1988 – 1991] Vol. 1
Genre : 90’s Classic House
Year : 2020
Total Time : 2:26:46

1. Soul II Soul – Keep On Movin’ (Original Mix)

2. Sybil – Don’t Make Me Over (The KING-dom Come Mix)

3. DNA feat. Suzanne Vega – Tom’s Diner (12″ Mix)

4. Beats International – Dub Be Good To Me (Norman Cook’s Excursion On The Version)

5. Soul II Soul feat. Caron Wheeler – Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) (Ultimix)

6. Lisa Stansfield – All Around The World (Select Mix Remix)

7. The Chimes – 1-2-3 (UK Raw Mix)

8. Snap! – The Power (Full Mix)

9. B.G. The Prince Of Rap – This Beat Is Hot (Get Into The Rhythm Mix)

10. Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation (House Nation Mix)

11. Heavy D & The Boyz – Now That We Found Love (David Morales Mix)

12. Mariah Carey – Someday (New 12″ House)

13. The Chimes – Heaven (Physical Mix)

14. Chaka Khan – I’m Every Woman (Dancin’ Danny D)

15. Mariah Carey – Emotions (12″ Club Mix)

16. Lisa Fischer – Save Me (DM2 Mix)

17. Ce Ce Peniston – Finally (12″ Choice Mix)

18. London Beat – I’ve Been Thinking About You (Def 12″ Mix)

19. Malcolm Mclaren & The Bootzilla Orchestra – Deep In Vogue (Banjie Realness)

20. Madonna – Express Yourself (Non-Stop Express Mix)

21. Cathy Dennis – Touch Me (All Night Long) (Ultimix)

22. The Cover Girls – Funk Boutique (12″ Remix)

23. Nomad – (I Wanna Give You) Devotion (Original Club Mix)

24. Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch – Good Vibrations (Donnie D.’s Boomin’ Bass High Powered Club Dub)

25. Deskee – Dance Dance (Tony Humphries Mix)

26. Deee-Lite – Good Beat (Extend The Beat Mix)

27. Janet Jackson – Miss You Much (Shep’s House Mix)

28. Madonna – Vogue (Select Mix Remix)