80s Dance Music Classics Party Favorz

Party Favorz is ecstatic to unveil The Ultimate Dance Classics, a dazzling celebration of the inimitable dancefloor queen... MADONNA! Only two sets have been mastered thus far, each posing its unique set of challenges, yet presenting a fantastic journey through Madonna's iconic dance hits.

The first set revisits all her 80s dance hits, with a few extending into 1990. This period marked the genesis of Madonna's career, where she not only etched her name in the annals of music history but also paved the way for women to become outright superstars. From the nude photos published in Playboy, the tumultuous marriage with actor Sean Penn, to the Pepsi tour deal controversy surrounding the "Like A Prayer" video, Madonna was a master at creating or adeptly managing controversy.

Volume 1 of The Ultimate Dance Classics encapsulates these years with a stunning array of dancefloor burners and chart-topping pop songs that defined the decade.

One of the unique aspects of mixing 80s music is its reliance on electronic music based on a simple snare drum that maintained perfect timing. This pattern, consistent in mixes from Disconet, Hot Tracks, and Ultimix, facilitated seamless transitions for DJs, eliminating the worry about the key of a song. My primary focus was on the flow, diligently curating and arranging tracks to ensure a cohesive and purposeful transition.

This is my second attempt at crafting an 80s set for Madonna, and I'm delighted with the result. The way these sets have materialized, including the upcoming Volume 2, far surpassed my expectations.

For those not in the loop, Madonna is gearing up to release "Finally Enough Love," a celebratory compilation of her 50 dance songs that topped the Billboard Dance Club chart. While these tracks are edits, some of which are incredibly rare, I urge you to support her work, as fans have been eagerly waiting for this release. All of her hits, including this compilation, are available for streaming on Spotify.

I'll return next week with Volume 2. Until then...ENJOY!
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Album: The Ultimate Dance Classics Vol. 1
Genre: Dance, Club
Year: 2022
Total Time: 01:50:00
1. Open Your Heart (Shep Pettibone Mix)

2. Express Yourself (Ultimix pt. 1)

3. Everybody (Digital Visions Re-Edit)

4. Where's The Party (Extended Remix)

5. Lucky Star (Select Mix Remix)

6. Angel (Digital Visions Re-Edit)

7. Burning Up (Select Mix Remix)

8. Dress You Up (Digital Visions Re-Edit)

9. Material Girl (Select Mix Remix)

10. Like a Virgin (Digital Visions Re-Edit)

11. Physical Attraction (Digital Visions Re-Edit)

12. Borderline (Select Mix Remix)

13. Holiday (Digital Visions Re-Edit)

14. Causing A Commotion (Hot Classics Remix)

15. Into the Groove (Digital Visions 2021 Remaster)

16. Like A Prayer (Digital Visions 2021 Remaster)

17. Papa Don't Preach (Hot Tracks)

18. Who's That Girl (Select Mix Remix)

19. La Isla Bonita (Select Mix Remix)

20. Keep It Together (Hot Tracks)

21. Vogue pt. 2 (Select Mix Remix)

The Essential 80's Dance Mix series reaches its culmination with Volume 6, packing an impressive compilation of unmissable 80s dance music tracks. This meticulously crafted collection includes tunes that got missed in the previous five volumes due to various reasons.

From curating tracks for Trash Disco and the 90s House Classics, to the Millennial House Classics series, it's always a challenging yet rewarding task. Ensuring a seamless flow of tracks requires dedicated preparation, sometimes extending over a month. Despite the demanding release schedule of Party Favorz, we are committed to delivering the best dance music experience to our audience.

The Essential 80's Dance Mix series has been a challenging project amongst the many genre compilations created over various decades. Although we are momentarily pausing the release of more 80s collections, we look forward to revisiting works from New Order, Depeche Mode, and Stock, Aitken, and Waterman (SAW) Legacy editions in the future.

For now, let's bask in the nostalgia and rhythmic energy of the Essential 80's Dance Mix Volume 6, featuring memorable tracks like "Look Of Love" by ABC, "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" by Eurythmics, "Don't You Want Me" by Human League, "Venus" by Bananarama, and many more.

So, regardless of the weather outside, allow this mix to bring some sun into your day. Remember the times, and dance your heart out. Until next time...ENJOY!
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Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 6
Genre: 80’s Dance
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:29:33
1. ABC - Look Of Love (Ultimix)

2. Jody Watley - Some Kind Of Lover (Ultimix)

3. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Culture Shock Remix)

4. Real Life - Send Me An Angel (Edge Remix)

5. Human League - Don't You Want Me (Edge Remix)

6. Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination (Edge Remix)

7. Talk Talk - It's My Life (Hot Tracks Mix)

8. Deodato feat. Camille - S.O.S. (Fire In The Sky) (12'' Disarmamix)

9. Bananarama - Venus (Culture Shock Remix)

10. Peter Brown - They Only Come Out At Night (Hot Tracks Mix)

11. George Michael - I Want Your Sex (Hot Tracks Mix)

12. Vanity 6 - Nasty Girl (Ultimix)

13. Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling (Hot Tracks Remix)

14. Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On the Run) (Hot Classics Remix)

15. Blow Monkeys - Digging Your Scene (Ultimix)

16. Teena Marie - I Need Your Lovin' (Select Mix Remix)

17. Mary Jane Girls - In My House (Hot Classics Remix)

18. Tone Loc - Wild Thing (Ultimix)

19. The Power Station - Some Like It Hot (Edge Remix)

20. Bananarama - Cruel Summer (Select Mix)

21. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth (Hot Tracks Mix)

22. Billy Ocean - Get Out Of My Dreams, Get Into My Car (Ultimix)

23. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love (Select Mix)

24. Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue (Ultimix)

25. Level 42 - Something About You (Edge Remix)

26. Baltimora - Tarzan Boy (Edge Remix)

27. Madonna - Open Your Heart (Ultimix)

28. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - Head To Toe (Hot Classics Remix)

29. S.O.S Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) (Select Mix Remix)

30. Teena Marie - Lovergirl (Select Mix Remix)

31. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me (Select Mix vs. Ben Liebrand Edit)

Party Favorz is thrilled to announce the release of Volume 5 of The Essential 80's Dance Mix, a collection that has been long-awaited by 80s dance music aficionados. The focus of this set is the Hi-Energy (NRG) sub-genre, a forebear to the 90s Hard Dance and early millennium scenes. This compilation, while predominantly NRG, also features standout tracks from other genres, like the unforgettable beat of Rick James' "Super Freak."

While this is not an all-encompassing series of 80s dance music, it provides a substantial dive into a decade known for its diverse sub-genres. So, whether you were a club-goer during the 80s or are discovering these tracks for the first time, this mix is sure to captivate.

Standout tracks from this set include The Communards' "Never Can Say Goodbye," Lisa's "Rocket To Your Heart," and Eveylyn Thomas' "High Energy." You'll also enjoy dance floor favorites like Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me 'round (Like A Record) " and Sylvester's "Do Ya Wanna Funk."

Join us next week for more surprises, possibly the final volume in this series or the next Legacy edition. Until then, immerse yourself in the rhythmic nostalgia of the Essential 80's Dance Mix Volume 5 and as always...ENJOY!
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Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 5
Genre: 80’s Dance
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:34:32
1. The Communards - Never Can Say Goodbye (Select Mix)

2. Lisa - Rocket To Your Heart (Almighty 12'' Definitive Mix)

3. Pamela Stanley - Coming Out Of Hiding (Matt Pop Club Mix)

4. Evelyn Thomas - High Energy (Almighty 12'' Definitive Mix)

5. Stacy Q - Two Of Hearts (Ultimix)

6. Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Edge Remix)

7. Hazell Dean - Searchin' (I Gotta Find A Man) (Almighty Definitive Mix)

8. The Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way (Ultimix)

9. Q Feel - Dancing in Heaven (Edge Remix)

10. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time (Ultimix Extended)

11. Madonna - Burning Up (Hot Tracks Remix)

12. Donna Summer - She Works Hard For The Money (Hot Tracks Mix)

13. Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls (Ultimix)

14. Sheila E - The Glamorous Life (Hot Classics Remix)

15. Gino Vannelli - Black Cars (Hot Tracks Mix)

16. Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf (Select Mix Part 2)

17. Rick James - Super Freak (Ultimix)

18. Dazz Band - Let It Whip (Ultimix)

19. Miquel Brown - So Many Men, So Little Time (Almighty 12'' Definitive Mix)

20. Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me 'round (Like A Record) (Razormaid Remix)

21. Paul Lekakis - Boom Boom (Let's Go Back To My Room) (Edge Remix)

22. Kylie Minogue - Locomotion (Hot Tracks Mix)

23. Dead Or Alive - Something In My House (Razormaid Mix)

24. Sylvester - Do Ya Wanna Funk (Ultimix)

25. New Order - Blue Monday (Razormaid Remix)

26. Boys Don't Cry - I Wanna Be A Cowboy (Extended Mix)

27. Soft Cell - Tainted Love (Ultimix)

Party Favorz proudly presents Volume 4 of the Essential 80's Dance Mix, a collection that masterfully transitions between commercial dance music and popular alternative dance tracks of the era. This compilation is primarily focused on 80s dance music, which is easily digestible and filled with recognizable tracks for fans of the genre.

Volume 4 features an exciting mix of dance hits that range from Paula Abdul's energetic "Straight Up" to Madonna's iconic "Like A Prayer" and "Holiday." Other highlights include Jody Watley's infectious "Don't You Want Me" and the NSW raunchy "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. The set also includes popular alternative dance tracks such as Depeche Mode's "Strangelove" and Pet Shop Boys' "West End Girls."

To end on a high note, this compilation includes unforgettable classics like Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up," Whitney Houston's "So Emotional," and Dead Or Alive's "Brand New Lover." Whether you're new to 80s dance music or a seasoned enthusiast, Volume 4 of the Essential 80's Dance Mix offers a delightful exploration into this dynamic decade of dance music.

Until the next time...ENJOY!
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Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 4
Genre: 80’s Dance
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:16:50
1. Paula Abdul - Straight Up (Ultimix Mix)

2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love (Ultimix)

3. Vanessa Williams - The Right Stuff (Select Mix)

4. Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me (Ultimix)

5. Madonna - Like A Prayer (Select Mix)

6. Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me (Ultimix)

7. Pretty Poison - Catch Me (I'm Falling) (Select Mix)

8. Madonna - Holiday (Select Mix)

9. Madonna - Lucky Star (Culture Shock Remix)

10. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy (Hot Tracks Mix)

11. Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy (Select Mix)

12. Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body) (Select Mix)

13. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (Ultimix)

14. Depeche Mode - Strangelove (Tim Simenon & Mark Saunders Remix)

15. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls (Razormaid Mix)

16. S'Express - Theme From S-Express (Platform 1 Mix)

17. M.A.R.R.S. - Pump Up The Volume (Ultimix)

18. New Order - True Faith (Culture Shock Remix)

19. Kon Kan - I Beg Your Pardon (Select Mix)

20. Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) (Culture Shock Remix)

21. Shannon - Give Me Tonight (Select Mix Remix)

22. Yaz - Situation (Select Mix Remix)

23. Paula Abdul - Forever Your Girl (Ultimix)

24. Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour (Select Mix)

25. Donna Summer - This Time I Know It's For Real (Ultimix)

26. Rick Astley - Together Forever (Select Mix Remix)

27. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Culture Shock Remix)

28. Colonel Abrams - Trapped (Digital Visions Re-Edit)

29. Whitney Houston - So Emotional (Select Mix Remix)

30. Phyllis Nelson - I Like You (Select Mix)

31. Dead Or Alive - Brand New Lover (Culture Shock Remix)

Party Favorz is back with the captivating Essential 80's Dance Mix Volume 3, an incredible journey through the decade that gave us unforgettable classics in Funk, R&B Dance, and Rap's early days. This set, often referred to as the Urban mix, masterfully blends a selection of popular 80s dance music with one alternative dance mix and a handful of chart-topping pop tracks.

Developing this mix involved two weeks of careful track selection and editing to achieve the perfect blend and feel. A standout feature is the innovative mashup of Grandmaster Flash's anti-drug song "White Lines" and Herbie Hancock's "Rock It"— a fusion that beautifully showcases the evolution of 80s dance music.

This volume includes the irresistible rhythm of Janet Jackson's "Nasty," and the unforgettable beat of Rob Base & DJ EZ-Rock's "It Takes Two." There's the innovative fusion of rock and rap in Run-DMC's "Walk This Way," and the pioneering electro-funk sound of Herbie Hancock's "Rock It." The unforgettable melody of Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam's "I Wonder If I Take You Home" and the ultimate party anthem of Salt N Pepa's "Push It" ensure the mix embodies the essence of 80s dance music.

Laid Back's "White Horse" and George Clinton's "Atomic Dog" deliver doses of synthesized beats that characterize the era, while Prince's "D.M.S.R." offers a taste of his unique fusion style. Lastly, Sugar Hill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" serves as a reminder of rap's humble beginnings before it exploded in the following decade.

Each track in this compilation adds a unique flavor to the mix, crafting a rich and immersive 80s dance music experience. So, put on your dancing shoes, and enjoy this nostalgic trip back to the era that changed dance music forever.

 Until the next time...ENJOY!
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Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 3
Genre: 80’s Dance
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:13:53
1. Janet Jackson - Nasty (Select Mix Remix)

2. Karyn White - The Way You Love Me (Select Mix Remix)

3. Rob Base & DJ EZ-Rock - It Takes Two (Select Mix Remix)

4. Grandmaster Flash - White Lines (Ultimix)

5. Herbie Hancock - Rock It (Ultimix)

6. Run-DMC - Walk This Way (Select Mix Remix)

7. Newcleus - Jam On It (Ultimix)

8. Paul Hardcastle - 19 (Extended Version)

9. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam - I Wonder If I Take You Home (Select Mix)

10. Midnight Star - No Parking On The Dancefloor (Ultimix)

11. Salt N Pepa - Push It (Select Mix)

12. Cameo - Word Up (Ultimix)

13. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative (Ultimix)

14. The Jets - Crush On You (Select Mix Remix)

15. Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Ultimix)

16. Breakfast Club - Right On Track (Ultimix)

17. D Train - You're The One For Me (Hot Classics Remix)

18. Chaka Khan - I Feel for You (Hot Classics Remix)

19. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage (Hot Classics Remix)

20. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby (Select Mix)

21. Laid Back - White Horse (Ultimix)

22. George Clinton - Atomic Dog (Hot Classics Remix)

23. Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock - Joy And Pain (Ultimix)

24. Prince - D.M.S.R. (Melo D EDIT)

25. Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Select Mix)

26. Young MC - Bust A Move (Select Mix)

27. Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina (Ultimix)

28. Sugar Hill Gang - Rapper's Delight (Select Mix)

29. Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five - The Message (Original Mix)

30. Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love (Retro Shock Mix)

Party Favorz presents The Essential 80s Dance Mix Volume 2, a harmonious blend of commercial, alternative, and pop-hit dance tracks, illustrating the rhythmic diversity of the 80s dance music era. A significant part of the 80s was the rise of Hi NRG, epitomized by Patrick Cowley's remix of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love" and his later contributions to the genre, such as "Menergy" and "Megatron Man".

This volume also nods towards the gay community and the movement they helped define, which was deeply intertwined with the Hi NRG genre, as their music provided the soundtrack to a time marked by the emergence of AIDS.

Featuring an eclectic lineup, it juxtaposes tracks like Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" with When In Rome's "The Promise" creating an authentic 80s vibe. You'll find Madonna's "Into The Groove", Whitney Houston's "Love Will Save The Day", and Shannon's "Let The Music Play" among the mix, illustrating the varied landscape of 80s dance music.

Several tracks in this mix have been meticulously remastered from their original vinyl versions, ensuring authenticity while delivering quality audio. Notably, Madonna's "Into The Groove" has been shortened to maintain cohesion and Whitney Houston's "Love Will Save The Day" retains minor imperfections, reflecting the charm and texture of the period's music production.

This collection promises a nostalgic dive into the 80s dance music scene, encapsulating the era's sounds and the emotions they stirred. So turn the volume up and enjoy the rhythmic journey back to the 80s!

Until the next time...ENJOY!
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Album: The Essential 80’s Dance Mix vol. 2
Genre: 80’s Dance
Year: 2019
Total Time: 02:01:06
1. Shannon - Let The Music Play (Ultimix)

2. Madonna - Into The Groove (Hot Tracks Mix)

3. Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls (Hot Classics Remix)

4. Karyn White - Secret Rendezvous (12" White House Remix)

5. Timex Social Club - Rumors (Ultimix)

6. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait (Hot Tracks Mix)

7. Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac (Hot Tracks Mix)

8. Information Society - Walking Away (Ultimix)

9. Duran Duran - I Don't Want Your Love (Ultimix)

10. Jellybean - Sidewalk Talk (Select Mix Remix)

11. E.G. Daily - Say It, Say It (Extended Mix)

12. Janet Jackson - Pleasure Principle (Ultimix)

13. Expose - Point of No Return (Ultimix)

14. Madonna - Express Yourself (Part I) (Ultimix)

15. Pebbles - Girlfriend (Hot Classics Remix)

16. Paula Abdul - Cold Hearted (Select Mix Remix)

17. Book Of Love - Boy (Extended Mix Version)

18. Animotion - Obsession (Edge Remix)

19. Blue Mercedes - I Want To Be Your Property (Razormaid)

20. Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind (Razormaid Mix)

21. Uptown - I'm Losing You (Select Mix)

22. Exposé - Come Go With Me (Select Mix)

23. Taylor Dayne - Prove Your Love (Ultimix)

24. Freeez - I.O.U. (Select Mix Remix)

25. Whitney Houston - Love Will Save The Day (Ultimix)

26. Miami Sound Machine - Conga (Ultimix)

27. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Classic Beats)

28. When In Rome - The Promise (Long version)