Month: December 2023

The Ultimate New Year Dance Party Mix: Blow Your Own Horn 2024

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Just in the nick of time, Party Favorz pulls out all the stops to deliver our annual Blow Your Own Horn series, the ultimate New Year’s dance party mix to usher you into 2024.

This series began in late 2013 when I found myself with some extra time and the desire to create one last epic party throwdown to welcome the new year. Since then, BYOH has become a staple in our collection, a series that our fans rely on us to deliver year after year.

Honestly, I’ve been going non-stop since late October, creating one set after another to keep everyone entertained and, perhaps, a bit distracted from everyday life. I wasn’t sure I had another mix in me, but I sat down yesterday and, to my surprise, produced this final set in record time. It’s accompanied by a quickly assembled cover art that, while not my finest work, certainly serves its purpose. This set is as raw as they come, which, in my opinion, is part of its charm. It’s a high-octane ride with few breaks, boasting a garage feel that epitomizes this style of mix – imperfections and all. I haven’t previewed it myself, so you’re getting the first listen.

Most tracks in this set are alternate versions of popular songs from the year, many of which haven’t appeared in any of our other sets. There are also some familiar originals that seamlessly fit the fast pace, along with a few notable late-year releases. Highlights include “I’m So Excited” by Sound Of Legend, a fresh take on the early ’80s Pointer Sisters hit, “Hey DJ” by Joel Corry, reminiscent of early millennium tracks like Ian Van Dahl’s “Castles In the Sky”, a new version of Eddie Murphy’s late ’80s hit “Party All the Time,” redone by Hannah Laing & HVRR, and “Make Me Happy” by Patrick Topping, a welcome return from an artist we haven’t heard from in a while.

I won’t be making any tweaks to this final set, so feel free to dive in and download it.

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Party Favorz, especially after our slow start this year. I won’t stoop to the level of a certain individual who disrupted our operations out of jealousy and unprofessionalism by naming names but there’s a special place in hell for this asshole. Your support has been invaluable, particularly as our operating costs have tripled. You mean everything to us and we couldn’t have done it without your continued support.

Here’s wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. Stay positive, and 2024 will be your year. I’ll be taking off most of January not to rest, but to revamp our website with something fresh and exciting. Our current theme is showing its age whose team seemingly took over its development without much support, it’s time for a change – one that I promise you’ll love (assuming everything goes as planned).

Until next year…ENJOY!

Album: Blow Your Own Horn 2024
Genre: EDM, Tech House, Future House, Big Room
Year: 2023
Total Time: 02:35:59

1. twocolors, Safri Duo & Chris de Sarandy – Cynical (MistaJam Extended Intro Remix)

2. John Summit & Hayla – Where You Are (Zedd Extended Remix)

3. Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding – Miracle (Olly James Euro-Techno Mix)

4. Rudimental feat. Vibe Chemistry & Charlotte Plank – Dancing Is Healing (Gabry Ponte Extended Remix)

5. Marlon Hoffstadt & DJ Daddy Trance – It’s That Time (Original Mix)

6. Alok & Ava Max – Car Keys (Ayla) (Tiesto Vocal)

7. Tate McRae – Greedy (Casso Extended Mix)

8. Sound Of Legend – I’m So Excited (Extended Mix Siks Remix)

9. Hypaton x David Guetta feat. La Bouche – Be My Lover (2023 Mix) (Extended Mix)

10. David Guetta & Kim Petras – When We Were Young (The Logical Song) (Extended Mix)

11. Oliver Heldens, DJs From Mars & JD Davis – Blue Monday (Extended Mix)

12. Wh0 – Rock The Party (Extended Mix)

13. Freejak & Cappella – U Got 2 Know (Extended Mix)

14. Gabry Ponte & Hosanna – Pump Up The Jam (Extended Mix)

15. Hannah Laing feat. RoRo – Good Love (Tiesto Extended Remix)

16. Felix Jaehn & Ray Dalton – Call It Love (Felix Jaehn Happy Rave Extended Mix)

17. Gabry Ponte – Easy On My Heart (Gabry Ponte VIP Mix Extended)

18. Marnik, Naeleck & VINAI – Boyz In Paris (Intro Dirty)

19. cassö, RAYE & D-Block Europe – Prada (Ronnie Pacitti Extended Remix)

20. Joel Corry – Hey DJ (Joel Corry VIP Extended Mix)

21. Switch Disco & Robert Miles feat. Ella Henderson – React (Gary Ponte Extended Mix)

22. R3hab, Inna & Sash! – Rock My Body (Marnik & VINAI Extended Mix)

23. Hannah Laing & HVRR – Party All The Time (Extended Mix)

24. Dimension – DJ Turn It Up (Dimension House Remix)

25. Fedde Le Grand, Rogerson, Will.I.Am, Britney Spears – Let Me Scream & Shout (BNM Bootleg)

26. C+C Music Factory – Everybody Dance Now (DJ Lauren x Scar Remix)

27. Wuki & Lee Foss feat. Cheryl Lynn – To Be Real (Extended Mix)

28. Topic – Lucid Dream (Giuseppe Ottaviani Extended Remix)

29. Schak & Kim English – Moving All Around (Jumpin’) (Original Mix)

30. Fisher – Take It Off (Demilo Remix)

31. Kim Petras & Nicki Minaj – Alone (Sergio Villanueva Remix)

32. D.O.D – Set Me Free (Extended Mix)

33. Zsak – Turn Off The Lights (Extended Mix)

34. DJ Allan, Jung Kook x Gabry Ponte – Seven (DJ Allan Never Be Alone Edit)

35. Joel Corry x Icona Pop x Rain Radio – Desire (Joel Corry Extended VIP Mix)

36. Patrick Topping feat. Might Delete Later – Make Me Happy (Extended Mix)

37. Hannah Laing – Get Busy (Extended Mix)

38. Oliver Tree & Robin Schulz – Miss You (Extended Mix)

39. Calvin Harris & Sam Smith – Desire (Alok Extended Remix)

40. Swedish House Mafia – Ray Of Solar (Tiesto Extended Remix)

41. Peggy Gou – (It Goes Like) Nanana (Maddix Remix)

42. Rihanna – Disturbia (Techno Remix)

43. Issey Cross – Bittersweet Goodbye (Tiestos Hardcore Remix Edit)

2023’s Dance Music Essentials Volume 2: Discover the Year’s Top Dance Songs and Biggest Hits

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Welcome back to Volume 2 of the Party Favorz Top Dance Songs of 2023, showcasing this year’s most significant dance hits!

A prominent trend in today’s music consumption is streaming, a phenomenon that gained even more importance during the pandemic, impacting the dance music industry significantly. While festivals still thrive with their EDM-centric, visually spectacular shows, club venues have suffered, leading to the closure of the Billboard Dance Club chart due to reduced DJ feedback from large venues.

Even in major cities, where nightlife is concentrated, this shift has resulted in a decrease in the volume of new dance music releases. At Party Favorz, we’ve felt this reduction since last year. With less music comes fewer standout hits, and many of today’s hits often sample popular tracks from 10 to 20 years ago, repurposing these melodies into new creations.

However, the silver lining in fewer releases is that it allows gems like “Water” by Tyla, “Body Moving” by Eliza Rose and Calvin Harris, and Peggy Gou’s hit “(It Goes Like) Nanana” to shine, reaching a broader audience. In a different era, these tracks might have been overshadowed by a flood of new music.

Exploring other dance music genres, artists have reinvigorated styles like Drum ‘n’ Bass. While not our personal favorite, especially in a full DJ set, it has its place. Becky Hill’s “Disconnect” is so Punk Rock that the D’n’B production by Chase & Status was a natural fit for the song. Issey Cross’s “Bittersweet Goodbye” is another significant Drum ‘n’ Bass track, infusing the genre’s energy with orchestral elements borrowed from the Verge alternative classic “Bittersweet Symphony,” which got them in hot water for borrowing the string section from the Rolling Stones “The Last Time.” Despite its potential, this genre can be challenging for DJs without advanced equipment to blend with contemporary dance music. Still, Drum ‘n’ Bass is seeing a small rebirth when we were hoping for a Breaks resurgence in mainstream dance which has shown a lot of promise lately. We’ll have to wait and see what 2024 brings.

Latin House has also seen a rise in popularity. Jain’s “Makeba” classic emerged as a major hit this year with the Ian Aisher remix and reminiscent of the “Macarena” with its catchy refrain. We selected Axel Paerel’s version for this set, focusing on the instrumental part that really gets people moving. This approach is similar to the initial instrumental version of “Macarena,” which later had lyrics added for broader appeal.

Other Latin-influenced hits include “Marianela” by Merk & Kremont x Hugel vs. Lirico En La Casa and “Let’s Go” by will.i.am and J Balvin. With the global reach of Latin artists, we anticipate more crossover hits in the coming year.

Overall, Party Favorz is excited about the diversity in this year’s dance scene. Moving beyond standard big room EDM and Future House, artists are incorporating a wider array of sounds, enriching the club experience. This variety ensures the dance music scene remains vibrant and engaging.

While our compilation of the top dance songs of 2023 may not align with everyone’s taste, we believe it fairly represents this year’s dance music landscape. Some may prefer a more underground, niche list, but the beauty of on-demand music is that there’s something for everyone.

We’re also preparing our annual “Blow Your Own Horn” series, the ultimate year-end dance party mix. We’re also working on releasing it on time for our friends in the southern and eastern hemispheres but won’t make any guarantees. Until the next time…ENJOY!

*  The loop on “Here We Go Again” by Oliver Tree & David Guetta has been fixed
Album: Top Dance Songs of 2023 | Volume II
Genre: Future House, Tech House, House Music, Big Room, Latin House
Year: 2023
Total Time: 02:56:17

1. Sonny Fodera & MK feat. Clementine Douglas – Asking (Extended Mix)

2. Dom Dolla – Saving Up (Extended Mix)

3. Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam (Corey D Original Extended Club Mix)

4. Blondish, Eran Hersh & Darmon x Madonna – Sorry (Extended Mix)

5. Purple Disco Machine & Kungs – Substitution (Extended Mix)

6. David Guetta & MORTEN – Something To Hold On To (Extended Mix)

7. Gabry Ponte – Easy On My Heart (Extended)

8. Alok, Sigala & Ellie Goulding – All By Myself (Extended Mix)

9. Alok & Ava Max – Car Keys (Ayla) (Extended Mix)

10. Sigala x Talia Mar – Stay The Night (Original Mix)

11. Joel Corry x MK feat. Rita Ora – Drinkin’ (Extended Mix)

12. Merk & Kremont x Hugel vs. Lirico En La Casa – Marianela (Extended Mix)

13. Sam Green feat. Carla Monroe – Jam Inside Your Love (Extended Mix)

14. Troye Sivan – Rush (Extended Mix)

15. Alan Walker & Zak Abel – Endless Summer (Extended Mix)

16. Felix Jaehn & Ray Dalton – Call It Love (Lovra Extended Remix)

17. James Hype feat. Kim Petras – Drums (Extended Mix)

18. Eliza Rose & Calvin Harris – Body Moving (Extended Mix)

19. Adam Ten & Maori – Spring Girl (Extended Mix)

20. Chris Lake & Aluna – Beggin’ (Extended Mix)

21. Dom Dolla with Nelly Furtado – Eat Your Man (Extended Mix)

22. FISHER x Aatig – Take It Off (Extended Mix)

23. Tiesto feat. Tate McRae – 1035 (Joel Corry Extended Remix)

24. Loud Luxury & Two Friends feat. Bebe Rexha – If Only I (Extended Mix)

25. Martin Garrix & Lloyiso – Real Love (Extended Remix)

26. will.i.am & J Balvin – Let’s Go (Steve D Hype Chant Redrum )

27. Ofenbach feat. Norma Jean Martine – Overdrive (Extended Mix)

28. Meduza feat. Sam Tompkins & Em Beihold – Phone (Extended Mix)

29. Rema x Selena Gomez – Calm Down (Tom Bvrn Club Mix)

30. Jax Jones & Calum Scott – Whistle (Extended Mix)

31. Jung Kook feat. Latto – Seven (David Guetta Extended Remix)

32. Coi Leray – Players (David Guetta Extended Remix)

33. MK & Dom Dolla – Rhyme Dust (Extended Mix)

34. Kim Petras & Nicki Minaj – Alone (CraigWelsh Extended)

35. Young Bombs feat. Discrete & Alex Hosking – BAD (Extended Mix)

36. D.O.D – Set Me Free (Extended Mix)

37. Borai & Denham Audio – Make Me (Paul Sirrell Remix)

38. Axel Paerel – Makeba (Extended Mix)

39. Sophie & The Giants x Purple Disco Machine – Paradise (Extended Mix)

40. Alok & James Arthur – Work With My Love (Extended Mix)

41. Tyla x Marshmello – Water (Extended Mix)

42. Taylor Swift – Cruel Summer (Ray Rhodes Remix)

43. Aqua x Nicki Minaj x Ava Max – Barbie Girl (RAY ISAAC Extended Remix)

44. Oliver Tree & David Guetta – Here We Go Again (Mixshow Cold Ending)

45. Becky Hill x Chase & Status – Disconnect (DJ Intro – DJ Outro Dirty)

46. Issey Cross – Bittersweet Goodbye (Extended Mix)

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