Thunderpuss helped define the sound of classic circuit anthems, turning pop songs and powerful vocal performances into club hits. Party Favorz celebrates that legacy with the Thunderpuss Dance Music Tribute, a two-volume collection featuring some of the duo’s most memorable remixes.
Barry Harris and Chris Cox, the producers behind Thunderpuss, brought a distinctive mix of heavy percussion, dramatic builds, and commanding vocals to dance music. Their productions could turn a song about heartbreak into a declaration of strength or give an already upbeat track the force to carry a packed dance floor.
Thunderpuss Remixes and the Divas of the Dance Floor
The Thunderpuss catalog includes remixes for Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Cher, and Britney Spears. Those artists brought different styles and personalities, but Harris and Cox knew how to build a club production around each performance.
Their best remixes kept the singer at the center of the action. The beats supplied the momentum, while the breakdowns gave the lyrics room to connect. When the rhythm returned, the emotional payoff hit just as hard as the bass.
That approach made Thunderpuss a favorite among fans of vocal house and circuit anthems. Their remixes offered the energy of a big club production without sacrificing the character of the original song.
Barry Harris and Chris Cox After Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss disbanded in 2003, bringing their partnership to a close and leaving fans hoping for more. However, the split didn’t end their contributions to dance music.
Chris Cox continued his career as a DJ, remixer, and producer, while Barry Harris stepped away from the spotlight for a time before returning to remixing. Their separate work gave listeners new reasons to follow the names behind the Thunderpuss sound.
Regular Party Favorz listeners will recognize Barry Harris’s remixes from our dance music sets. His work has continued to bring familiar voices and fresh material into a club setting. Meanwhile, Cox’s productions offer another connection to the talent that made their partnership so effective.
Their individual careers also raise an interesting question: How might the Thunderpuss sound have developed if they had kept working together? We can only speculate. What we do have is a catalog that captures a memorable period in dance music.
Whitney Houston’s “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay”
Few songs represent the Thunderpuss legacy as clearly as Whitney Houston’s “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay.” The remix helped bring the duo widespread attention and remains a defining example of their approach.
Whitney’s performance already carries confidence and resolve. Thunderpuss builds around those qualities, giving her declaration of independence a forceful club rhythm. The result connects the song’s message with the physical release of dancing.
It also shows why their work resonated so strongly with fans of circuit anthems. A powerful voice, a clear emotional message, and a production designed for the dance floor could create a moment that listeners remembered long after the night ended.
Amber’s “Sexual (Di Da Di)” and Classic Circuit Anthems
Amber’s “Sexual (Di Da Di)” brings another side of Thunderpuss into focus. Where Whitney delivers defiance, Amber supplies desire and anticipation. The duo’s treatment gives that mood a stronger rhythmic pulse while keeping the vocal hook within easy reach.
These contrasting songs reveal the range within the Thunderpuss catalog. Their productions shared recognizable traits, but the mood came from the artist and the song. That flexibility helped their remixes work across different moments in a DJ set, from building excitement to delivering a full-scale vocal payoff.
For anyone who lived through this era of club music, these tracks bring back more than familiar choruses. They recall the DJs, the rooms, and the crowds that made them part of a shared nightlife experience.
Rediscover the Thunderpuss Dance Music Tribute
Inspired by Harris and Cox’s individual contributions, Party Favorz returned to the archives for this Thunderpuss Dance Music Tribute. Across two volumes, the collection celebrates the remixes that helped establish their reputation and kept dancers coming back for more.
Whether you remember these tracks from their original club run or are hearing them for the first time, there’s plenty here to appreciate. The vocals still command attention, the builds still create anticipation, and the beats still deliver.
Turn it up and revisit the classic circuit anthems that made Thunderpuss such an essential part of the dance floor.
Until the next time…ENJOY!
Album : Thunderpuss Tribute Volume 1
Genre : Circuit, Tribal, Progressive
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:55:57
- Thunderpuss – Papa’s Got A Brand New Pigbag (Thunderpuss Mixshow Edit)
- Taylor Dayne – Naked Without You (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Anthem)
- Britney Spears – Sometimes (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix)
- Cher – Song For The Lonely (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
- Jennifer Lopez – Alive (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
- Kim English – Higher Things (Thunderpuss Club Anthem)
- Backstreet Boys – The Call (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
- Mandy Moore – In My Pocket (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
- Whitney Houston – It’s Not Right But It’s Ok (Thunderpuss 2000 Mixshow)
- Ultra Nate – Desire (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix)
- LeAnn Rimes – Can’t Fight The Moonlight (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
- Kristine W – Clubland (Thunderpuss Club Mix)
- Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya & Pink – Lady Marmalade (Thunderpuss Mixshow Mix)
- Amber – Sexual (Li Da Di) (Thunderpuss 2000 Club Mix)
- Ann Nesby – Lovin’ Is Really My Game (Thunderpuss 2000 Remix)
- Madonna – Don’t Tell Me (Thunderpuss 2001 Hands In The Air Anthem)
Enjoy the Mix?
Your Support Keeps Party Favorz Alive!
- ★★★★★Leave a Review
- ♥Chip In
