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Fall Throwback Dance Party Volume III: The Moment It All Clicked
Party Favorz is closing out the season with the third volume of our Fall Throwback Dance Party, and this one hits in a way the earlier entries didn’t quite manage. Volume III blends familiar classics from the ’70s and ’80s with ’90s House favorites and early-Millennium gems, but with a twist. These aren’t straight-up recreations. Instead, you get bold mashups, creative overlays, and unexpected pairings that turn well-known tracks into something entirely different.
Block & Crown and their extended circle continue to work their magic by stitching together instrumentals you know with vocals you may not expect. They frequently pull in Rap or Hip-Hop verses that weren’t part of the original songs, yet somehow elevate the energy. The result feels like two different worlds colliding on the dance floor—and it works far better than logic says it should. Their grasp of what drives a crowd is why these sets land so well. It really is a case of “it takes two to make a thing go right,” and these producers prove that point with every release.
A Tough Start to the Fall Throwback Dance Party Series
To be blunt, I wasn’t feeling the first two volumes. Part of that was on me. I’ve been in and out of the hospital twice since late October dealing with sepsis, and even though the doctors helped me through it, the medications had me foggy. My focus was shot, my energy was low, and listening to music—something I normally love—felt like a chore.
I nearly shelved the entire Fall Throwback Dance Party run because the earlier mixes just weren’t clicking. On the drive home from the hospital, I revisited Volume II and felt a wave of annoyance settle in. Everything felt repetitive. The songs blurred together. Even though these producers often use templates in their workflow—which isn’t unusual for remix culture—it still didn’t land for me.
With nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and every type of specialist stopping by throughout the week, I didn’t have the mental space to sit down and give the music the attention it deserved. Everything was overwhelming, and Party Favorz took a back seat whether I wanted it to or not.
Thanksgiving Break: The Turning Point
Thanksgiving morning, I woke up around 2 AM with a rare pocket of quiet. I opened my folder for Volume III and realized the playlist was still unfinished. There weren’t enough tracks to shape it into a full mix. Because Block & Crown and the related Funky House crew release tons of material every week, I decided to check my DJ service to see what I had missed since my first pass in October.
This is where everything changed.
A wave of strong releases had dropped—finally showcasing the punch, bounce, and grit that I expect from these producers. I downloaded everything that caught my ear and threw it straight into the playlist. Once I began mixing, the frustration I carried from the earlier volumes melted away. The grooves locked in. The energy felt right. For the first time in months, I felt like myself again behind the decks.
Tightening the Mix
The next night (again at 2 AM—apparently that’s my hour), I sat down to tighten the transitions. Many of these Funky House tracks have long outros that drag on. Beatport may categorize them as Funky House, but the arrangement leans heavily toward late ’90s and early-Millennium structure—long build-ups, long breakdowns, and long fade-outs. That style worked for club DJs back then, but modern listeners want momentum.
So I trimmed the fat.
I cut down repetitive endings and kept the energy moving. Track-to-track flow is everything in a Fall Throwback Dance Party set, and these edits keep things from losing steam.
Why These Sets Aren’t Easy
People often assume these sets are simple because they rely on recognizable songs. The opposite is true. Most tracks in this space avoid traditional breakdowns. That means I can’t always use my standard approach to mixing. I pull out techniques I rarely rely on, adjust on the fly, and shape transitions that suit the odd structures these remixes use.
After producing so many Throwback sessions over the years, though, I’ve gotten fast at finding the sweet spot. What once took hours now comes together far more efficiently. That confidence helped Volume III come to life without the struggle that dragged down the earlier volumes.
Looking Ahead: Holiday Edition and Year-End Plans
Time is tight this year, so the Holiday Edition may or may not happen. Those mixes cost the most to produce, but recent donations have helped enough that it’s at least possible. If I go forward with it, the Top Dance Songs of the Year rollout will likely start in late December and wrap in early January 2026. I’ve done that before, and it’s the only realistic way to balance everything happening behind the scenes.
Either way, Volume III of the Fall Throwback Dance Party marks a return to form, and I hope that comes through when you listen.
Until the next time…ENJOY!
Album: Fall Throwback Dance Party 2025 Volume III
Genre: 70’s Disco, 80s Dance, 90s House, 00’s Dance
Year: 2025
Total Time: 02:23:44
- Block & Crown – Shake Ya Ass (Original Mix)
- Nari – S&M (Original Mix)
- GhostMasters – Feelings On (Original Mix)
- SCHEINY & TheGoddessMusic – Ain’t Nobody (Extended Mix)
- Block & Crown – Set Me Free (Think) (Funky Tribal Mix)
- Eugenio Fico & Garas – Disco Balls (Original Mix)
- Eugenio Fico – Sway (Afro Funk Mix)
- PAKY FRANCAVILLA – 24k Magic (Original Mix)
- Steve Tosi – Waiting For Tonight (Original Mix)
- Block & Crown – Jumpin (Original Mix)
- Block & Crown – Bring It On Down (Nu Disco Mix)
- Block & Crown – Fifth Delight (Original Mix)
- Block & Crown & Erland Galjaard – Work That Synth (Clubmix)
- C-Dryk – Set Me Free (Extended Mix)
- Nari & Steve Tosi – Dancing Queen (Funky Mix)
- Crazibiza & Babes On The Run – Fly High (Original Mix)
- Jackers Revenge & Ghostbusterz – Funky Stars On 45 (Original Mix)
- Joaquin Phunk & John Soulution – Jack Ur Soul (Original Mix)
- Babes On The Run – Spin My Love (Maximusz Remix)
- Kevin Andrews & Flaunt-It – Bucket Sounds (Original Mix)
- Nari, Nabuk & Lissat – Cada Vez (Funky Tribal Mix)
- House Of Players – I’ll Be Around (Original Mix)
- Block & Crown – Lay Love On You (Original Mix)
- Jackers Revenge – Go For That Billy (Original Mix)
- Maxim & Matte x Cheesecake Boys – Feels Fine (Original Mix)
- Frisk & Vix – Conga (Vocal Mix)
- Richard Grey – Thinking Of You (Funky Tribal Mix)
- Brothas & Sistas – Can U Feel It (Original Mix)
- Jackers Revenge – Run With Chic (Original Mix)
- Block & Crown – Crash (Original Mix)
- Jackers Revenge – House Jukebox (Original Mix)
- Cheesecake Boys, Crazibiza & Belle – Good Life (Original Mix)
- MaRcO CoRoNa (ITA) – I Don’t Want To Be A Hero (Original Mix)
- Block & Crown – This Feels So Good (Clubmix)
- Maxim & Matte – Dirty Disco (Original Mix)
- Jonk & Spook – Harlem (Extended Mix)
