This post was updated to include U + Ur Hand (Bimbo Jones Explicit Mix) by P!nk.

Party Favorz is back with Volume 5 of our BackSpin series, spotlighting standout cuts from the golden age of Dance Club Songs. This edition focuses squarely on the biggest dance and club hits from 2007 to 2008—an era that bridged the raw energy of Electro House with the tail end of the millennium’s peak clubbing scene.

If you were anywhere near a dancefloor during this time, chances are you’ll recognize most—if not all—of the tracks included here. Each one dominated the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and captured the diverse pulse of the scene. From euphoric anthems to deep, soulful grooves, this was a period where musical experimentation met mainstream success.

A Deep Cut That Still Resonates

One of the undeniable standouts in this set is The Cure & The Cause by Fish Go Deep featuring Tracey K. While the original release had multiple remixes, it was DJ Meme’s version that truly left its mark. Known for channeling the Salsoul era with real string sections and deep, disco-rooted energy, Meme’s remix paid tribute to the late ‘70s underground—offering something completely unique in a sea of Electro House and Big Room soundscapes. Its lush arrangement made it a refreshing outlier, a reminder of the artistry that once dominated dance floors way back in the day.

Extended Mixes That Kept Us Moving

Another thing that sets this era apart? The length of these tracks. Seriously—they were long. We’re talking 8 to 10-minute versions that DJs could ride for ages, keeping the energy high and the transitions smooth. The early Electro House movement embraced this approach, making sure partygoers stayed glued to the dancefloor for extended stretches.

While we aimed to preserve the integrity of the originals, we also made a few light edits for the sake of flow. For example, The Cure & The Cause originally clocked in at a full 10 minutes. A more accessible 6+ minute edit was released later, and that’s the version featured in this volume.

How Streaming Changed the Club Mix

As streaming platforms took off in the late 2000s, track lengths shrank. The push for more plays led to songs being chopped down to under three minutes—great for radio-style streaming, but awful for club DJs. This unfortunate trend carried over to remix culture. While we’ve bounced back a bit, with the average remix now hovering around five minutes, it’s still not quite where it used to be.

The reality is, shorter edits limit a DJ’s flexibility. When you’re forced to use effects or create unnatural transitions just to make a mix work, it can pull the listener out of the experience. Ideally, we’d find a sweet spot around seven minutes—long enough to build momentum, but short enough to stay focused on the music. Whether we’ll ever return to that balance remains to be seen.

What's Coming Next

We hope you’ve been enjoying these nostalgic trips back to clubland. Next up, we’ll be jumping into the 2009–2010 era in Volume 6, which should be dropping sometime in May. But before that, it’s almost time for our annual Spring Break Edition—you know, that over-the-top celebration of the hottest new Dance Club Songs leading into summer. Expect that one to drop in the next couple of weeks.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

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Album : BackSpin [2007 — 2008} Volume 5Genre : Electro House, Funky House, Progressive HouseYear : 2025Total Time : 3:08:05

Agnes - Release Me (Cahill Club Mix)

Ne-Yo - Closer (StoneBridge Club Remix)

Fragma - Toca's Miracle (in Petto 2008 Remix)

Robyn with Kleerup - With Every Heartbeat (Voodoo & Serano Remix)

Madonna & Justin Timberlake - 4 Minutes (Bob Sinclar Space Funk Remix)

Britney Spears - Circus (Villians Remix)

Erika Jayne - Roller Coaster (DJ Escape & Johnny Vicious Main Mix)

Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up (Ralphi Rosario Club Vox Mix)

Solange - I Decided (Freemasons Extended)

Lilly Allen - The Fear (StoneBridge Explicit Club Mix)

Natasha Bedingfield - Love Like This (Johnny Vicious Club Vox)

The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go (Haji & Emanuel Remix)

Ultra Naté - Automatic 2008 (Riff & Rays Mix)

Cascada - Evacuate The Dancefloor (Cahill Remix)

Eric Prydz - Pjanoo (Club Mix)

Freemasons feat. Katherine Ellis - When You Touch Me (2008 Club Mix)

Tony Moran feat. Martha Wash - Keep Your Body Workin' (Bassmonkeys Club Mix)

Lady Sovereign - Love Me Or Hate Me (Friscia & Lamboy Dirty Club Mix)

The Ting Tings - Thats Not My Name (Soul Seekerz Club Mix)

Natasha Bedingfield - Pocketful Of Sunshine (StoneBridge Club Mix)

Fish Go Deep & Tracey K - The Cure & The Cause (DJ Meme Philly Suite Mix DSB Re-edit)

Jennifer Lopez - Hold It Don't Drop It (Moto Blanco Club Mix)

Beyoncé - Halo (Gomi & RasJek Club Mix)

Solange - Sandcastle Disco (Freemasons Extended Remix)

Rihanna - Don't Stop The Music (Jody Den Broeder Big Room Vocal Mix)

Rihanna - Disturbia (Jody Den Broeder Club Mix)

Sia - The Girl You Lost To Cocaine (StoneBridge Vocal Mix)

Pink - U + Ur Hand (Bimbo Jones Explicit Mix)

Britney Spears - Gimme More (Kaskade X Mix)