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After a hurricane and several medical delays, Party Favorz is back with an early-week drop of our latest installment in the Club Fusion series: "Don't Stop the Music." This collection features the biggest bangers currently making waves!

We kick things off with the fabulous "Finally" by Swedish House Mafia and Alicia Keys. This dream collaboration reimagines the 2001 house classic by Kings of Tomorrow (a.k.a. Sandy Rivera) into a sweeping anthem, showcasing Ms. Keys's incredible vocals. I can’t recall a more unexpected and mesmerizing pairing since David Guetta and Kelly Rowland electrified the dance floor with "When Love Takes Over" back in 2009.

Next up is a brand-new track from Canada’s pop princess turned urban queen, Nelly Furtado. After a seven-year hiatus, her collaboration with Tove Lo and SG Lewis delivers an electro banger that seamlessly bridges her earlier work with Timbaland. The singer is in fantastic vocal form and looks as fabulous as ever, while Don Diablo’s searing progressive remix is sure to captivate club-goers.

Italian DJ Piero Pirupa, who previously reworked the rock classic "Another Brick in the Wall," returns with a hard-hitting remix of Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Grunge was always ripe for an EDM makeover, and this remix elevates the original to new heights.

Jerome Robins & Karsten Sollors take on Rihanna's classic "Don't Stop the Music," transforming it into a BIG HOUSE tune that’s bound to blow the roof off any venue. Their version does justice to the original while opting out of the MJ "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" chant—frankly, it didn’t need it.

Martin Ikin is riding high with his chopped tribute to Beyoncé's "Crazy For You," titled "Crazy 4 U." Paired with "7 Seconds" by James Hype, these tracks highlight the diversity of styles in this set.

We also feature sweeping anthems like the elegant "Tears" by John Summit and Paige Cavell, alongside Max Styler's progressive track before closing out with his techno smash, "Addiction."

In between all this goodness are some heart-tugging and emotionally uplifting songs you may or may not have heard yet. This shift in the set allows listeners to breathe before transitioning to a harder note. Tracks like "Beautiful & Young" (a Lana Del Rey remake) by Harpoon, "Hold Me" by Freejak, "Wish You Knew" by Carlita, and "My Love 2024" by Alex Wann, Route 94, and Jess Glynne all deserve attention. While some lean towards Afro house, others showcase a more progressive structure, but they all mesh beautifully.

Finally, we have the latest from Chappell Roan. I debated including her new track "Hot To Go!" due to the controversy surrounding her recent comments.

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Party Favorz is back with some hard-hitting House Music — the kind that makes you want to get up and dance!

Lately, House Music has been crossing over into the mainstream, with the excellent Nic Fanciulli and Robert Courois track "Set Me Free" sitting atop Beatport's Top 100 and trending on many Spotify dance playlists.

However, the song that's got us all worked up at Party Favorz is the opening track, "Let's Go" by Jaden Bojsen. This track is ripe for remixes, and while I've seen some floating around, I'm not certain if they're official. I'm calling attention to this song because it channels late '80s and early '90s House Music, perfectly setting the tone for most of this set. I fully expect it to feature on our next Dance Club set (dropping soon), as I want to push it hard. In the meantime, be sure to add it to your Spotify and Apple Music playlists.

While this set sticks to our current House floor favorites, there's a good mix of Disco House and even some French House we're really into at the moment, giving it a nice balance. A personal favorite of mine is "Delicious" by Risk Assessment, which lifts the Acid House classic "Theme From S.E.X. Express," slows it down to a slinky 120 BPM, and throws in some classic Deee-lite riffs. If you know, you know. If you don’t — you’ll be into it soon enough.

This set has been on heavy rotation in my car because I can’t get enough of it. It just hits all the right notes, and I think even those who aren’t typically fans of our Funky House series will enjoy it.

That's all I’ve got for your weekend pleasure. Until next time…ENJOY!

Album: LET'S GO!Genre: House, Disco House, French HouseYear: 2024Total Time: 02:05:52

Jaden Bojsen - Let's Go (Original Mix)

Raphi - Freedom (VIP Mix)

The Trip - Love Struck (Original Mix)

Dario Nunez & Nolek - Feel Alive (Extended Mix)

Purple Disco Machine - Every Body Dance Now (DAN:ROS Edit)

D.Rossini - Shake My Body (Extended Mix)

Grant Nelson & Mark Knight - Do It Y'all (Extended Mix)

Hoxton Whores - Don't Go (Original Mix)

Luuk Van Dijk & Kolter - Good 4 U (Original Mix)

Miguel Migs & Hiva - It Feels Alright (Original Mix)

Mike Newman - Many Times (Original Mix)

Blue Boy - Remember Me (Fedde Le Grand Extended Remix)

Jay Vegas - Higher Love (Original Mix)

Matonii - 100% Pure Love (Extended Mix)

Weitner feat. May Marnie - Dance Freedom (Extended Mix)

Us Two - Breaking Dollars (Original Mix)

Stretch & Vern x Adelphi Music Factory - I'm Alive (Extended Mix)

Airwolf Paradise & Rex The Dog feat. JX - Son Of A Gun (Original Mix)

Dam Swindle - Touch Me Again (Original Mix)

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Party Favorz is back with Volume II of the Ultimate Kylie Minogue for 2024 and this one packs a massive punch!

Initially, I wasn't certain how mixing in her current releases with her biggest hits from 10, 15 years ago would work so I dropped in several updated bootlegs that stayed true to the originals, while modernizing those songs for today's dance floors.

I kept several of the original remixes from the time of their release because they work just as well now as they did when they were originally released. I finally got around to perfecting the remastering of older material to tone down pitchy high ssss you hear in some songs, expanded the dynamics on others that sounded a bit flat and punching up the bass to round it out so it didn't sound too cold like much of the original software used to create the mixes. This is a time-consuming process but with the help of ChatGPT, it made it much easier to be able to fine-tune these settings. I couldn't be happier and plan on deploying some of these techniques in future releases (especially Circuit & Anthems where many of the DJs don't use plugins for a more professional sound).

All the remaining big hits like "On A Night Like This," "Spinnig Around," "Slow," "Love At First Sight," "Into the Blue," "The One," and "Breathe" are included here along with many current releases since "Tension" plus rare gems that never charted in the U.S. but had a minor prescence elsewhere. This truly is the Kylie Minogue wet dream all the gay boys have been waiting for. I only hope that I did the Queen justice.

I want ot thank Jack P, Dirk S, Ian A, Paul S, Andrew A, Hans R, David J, Paul B, Taylor OD, Joe S, Glenn A, Nicholas J, Earl K, Michael B, Al F, Adam G, Ignacio G, Casper Y, Doug B, and Raul G for their continued support. I literally could not do this without your help.

I you haven't already, please consider donating to our efforts in bringing you the finest dance club music anywhere on the internet. Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: The Ultimate Kylie 2024 | Volume IIGenre: Electro House, House, Future House, Nu DiscoYear: 2024Total Time: 02:33:16

On A Night Like This (Jamie Williams Remix)

Slow Sweat (Nick Jay & Jean Luc Mashup) (vs. KREAM)

Come Into My World (Sky Sound Extended Remix)

Cupid Boy (Stereogamous Vocal Mix)

2 Hearts (Division 4 Club Mix)

In Your Eyes (Chiro Bootleg Short Edit)

Confide In Me (Jason Parker 2022 Remix)

Stop Me From Falling (Joe Stone Extended Mix)

10 Out Of 10 (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix) (with Oliver Heldens)

Higher (Jody den Broeder Club Mix) (with Taio Cruz & Travie McCoy)

Love At First Sight (David Guetta & Joachim Garraud Dancef...

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Party Favorz is cranking up the gears to get us back on track, and what better way to kick things off than with Volume I of the Ultimate Kylie Minogue Diva Series!

Kylie is Australia's biggest-selling artist, with over 80 million albums sold worldwide. She’s considered the "Princess of Pop" behind Madonna, the "Queen of Pop," and is adored by millions of gay men around the globe. Currently, she’s holding a residency at the Venetian in Las Vegas for a series of sold-out shows and has recently signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix for an upcoming documentary about her life.

It was a long time coming when Kylie joined Madonna on her "Celebration Tour" for a performance of the iconic Gloria Gaynor classic "I Will Survive" and Kylie's own "Can't Get You Out of My Head." While I can no longer attend concerts, just watching two of my all-time favorite divas perform together brought tears to my eyes. Weird, I know—because I rarely get emotional, especially over artists I worship but treat as any other person in life—but it really hit me hard.

Here at Party Favorz, we adore Kylie Minogue and all her achievements, which is why we’re honoring her with her third induction into the Diva Hall of Fame. These two volumes (with Volume II dropping next weekend) are packed with all of Kylie’s biggest hits, along with her current releases and collaborations. The sets feature some original remixes and a few bootlegs, blending her classic tracks with the current music scene. These sets bring Kylie into the 21st century, where old and new complement each other for a seamless tribute like no other.

In my last post, I mentioned that downloading these sets would require a $10 donation per volume. While I have the ability to set that up, I just don’t have the time right now because I’m juggling other issues (recently discussed) along with managing this podcast. So, these two volumes—and everything else for the remainder of the year—will remain free for all to enjoy.

However, I know that two of you are posting some of these mixes on Mixcloud (yes, I know who you are) and House-Mixes.com, and passing off the work as your own. I really wish you wouldn’t because it hurts my traffic and my ability to sustain this podcast through donations which doesn't even cover my monthly costs. I’m too busy to issue takedown notices, but I’m appealing to your better angels by asking you nicely to stop.

As I mentioned earlier, Volume II will drop next weekend. After that, Party Favorz will be back to full capacity. I subscribe to my DJ service in 90-day periods, and I had to cancel it because of money issues. I’m waiting until after the 15th to renew,

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Party Favorz is back with our annual Summer Edition featuring the hottest circuit anthems to get your gay on.

This set is structured a bit differently from past efforts. We typically utilize key mixing for our podcasts, allowing for smoother transitions and a more pleasant listening experience. However, in this episode, the keys aligned perfectly, enabling us to load most of the Tea Dance-style tracks upfront before transitioning into the big circuit tribal beats you're accustomed to. Think of it as a slow build to the big room sound. Don't be fooled though, there's fire from the beginning.

We have several notable entries, including the Superchumbo remix of the 80s gay anthem classic "Why" by Bronski Beat featuring a guest vocal by Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys. This was released in conjunction with a newly remastered and expanded edition of their queer classic "Age of Consent" album, a coming-of-age album for young queers in the early 80s.

That song is quickly followed up by a remake of Madonna's "Into the Groove" by Drew G, surprisingly released around the same time as the Bronski Beat album in the 80s. Drew transforms the original dance groove into a big room scorcher, reimagining the song for late-night circuit audiences. There are countless Madonna remakes, but this version is truly one for the history books.

Since we're on 80s throwbacks, Jace M & Toy Armada deliver the unexpected "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" by Belinda Carlisle. A proud LGBTQ+ community supporter and gay icon, Carlisle (of Go-Go's fame) shines in this remix. Jace and Toy's signature big room anthem style turns the giant pop song into a sweeping, hypnotic sing-along that captures the original's spirit. Don't miss it.

Of course, we've got a plethora of new material from the diva of the moment, Chappell Roan, as well as Katy Perry, Kesha, Hayla, Anne-Marie, and the always fabulous Kylie Minogue (more on her in a moment).

This set also features new and reworked songs from Gen X and Millennial divas like Erin Hamilton (RIP), Miss Suzanne Palmer, Anastacia, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Antoinette Roberson.

As you can see, we've packed this set to the gills with old and new favorites that are bound to fuel your workouts for months to come.

We had promised to deliver several reworked Diva Hall of Fame episodes but decided to cut it down to one. There seems to be a lack of appreciation for our work, and frankly, I'm not draining my bank account for folk's listening pleasure that refuse to support our efforts. The next release will be the long-overdue update for Kylie Minogue. It will be private and available only to those who've supported us since April — no matte...

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After a two-week hiatus, Party Favorz is back with our annual Summer Heat edition for 2024! The creation of this mix was akin to pulling teeth. I've mentioned in previous episodes that the dance music scene is going through some challenges this year, and there just hasn't been a lot of standout material. I'll save all the gritty details for our end-of-year round-up.

What I will say is that despite being distracted by other issues (as I mentioned in yesterday's post), I had more than enough songs to create this set. The problem was that two-thirds of the tracks just weren't hitting the mark. There's so much mediocre to outright garbage music out there at any given time, making it difficult to be satisfied with the final result.

I would finish the mix, only to start eliminating and replacing songs over the course of three weeks. It wasn't until last week that a flood of really good tracks dropped, allowing me to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Then, yesterday, Pink Panda released a rework of the Martha Wash house classic "Catch the Light," transforming it into a supersonic, hyperactive powerhouse that just clicked. This track enabled me to rearrange some songs for a better overall flow of the set.

Surprisingly, no one has jumped on this track yet, but they should. These powerhouse diva vocals are exactly what's missing in today's music, and there are flourishes of examples in this set. It seems that many DJs feel the same way and are starting to incorporate this style into their mixes, which excites us here at Party Favorz.

Still, Summer Heat 2024 represents the absolute finest in Dance Club music at the moment, with a variety of genres represented throughout.

If you missed our announcement yesterday, Party Favorz is once again fundraising to help cover our $300+ monthly costs. April's fundraiser lasted until early June, and since then, we've been covering expenses out of pocket. We really need small monthly donations, but we also welcome one-time contributions. All funds go directly into a dedicated account used specifically for our expenses. If you can help out, it would be greatly appreciated.

We'll be back next week with the 2024 Summer Edition for the circuit boys. This is another area that's been lacking, but our good friend Mark from Dirty Disco just forwarded some upfront promos that aren't set for release until a later date, and they've completely blown us away. These tracks will be exclusive to Party Favorz.

Until next time, ENJOY!

There were two versions of this set with minor differences and the wrong one was initially uploaded. It's now been corrected. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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WILD! is our latest Peak Hour set, featuring the best in alternative dance music for those who love to sweat it out on the club floor until dawn.

I'm going to be honest: the entire dance music scene is in flux right now. Genre lines are blurring, creating chaos for DJs trying to curate balanced sets. While I'm adaptable, the rapid changes are working my last nerve.

We've always avoided Dubstep and Drum & Bass due to their mixing challenges and overall intensity. Most listeners don't want an entire set of either genre. This left us with Tech House, Breaks, Bass House, and Techno as our primary sources for the Peak Hour series.

Tech House used to be the glue that held all these sets together, but it's undergoing a similar transformation to Afro House—becoming more commercial and less dancefloor-oriented. The influx of Latin House and commercial tracks itno the genre makes finding genuine Tech House a daunting task. Some tracks now fit better in our Funky House series.

The term "Melodic House and Techno" is misleading. These genres are vastly different. A prime example is "See You Sweat" by Max Styler and GENESI, a Techno-Tech House hybrid that's currently #1 on the Beatport Melodic House and Techno chart. I almost overlooked it because Melodic House doesn't typically fit our Peak Hour vibe.

Breaks and Bass House have been particularly disappointing lately, offering little to work with. It's been a frustrating process.

I've reworked this set three times, digging deep for the right tracks and cutting out what didn't work. While most of it is solid, the overall joy of creating these sets has diminished. I'm considering taking a break from this series and collecting tracks I love over the next several months for a future set as opposed to jumping right in and scooping up a bunch of great songs to include that just aren't there. The time commitment to curate a set while sifting through hundreds of weekly releases is unsustainable.

Ultimately, I hope this set delivers. Please let me know your thoughts.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: WILD!Artists: VariousGenre: Tech House, TechnoLength: 02:17:44

Don Diablo - SexyBack (Extended Mix)

Dillon Francis & Ship Wrek - Whole Lotta Drugs (Extended Mix)

Athos - Sharon Stoned (Extended Mix)

Biscits & Max Mylo - Dominator (Extended Mix)

Chris Lorenzo x Fatboy Slim - Pump (WTF Hype Edit)

Dropdexx - Bzyoo (Extended Mix)

Marlon Hoffstadt - It's That Time (FISHER Extended Mix)

Korey (UK) - Party Going On (Original Mix)

Kiro Prime & Avi Sic - Disco Train (Intro Clean)

Nico Falla - No Rhythm (Extended Mix)

Azzecca - Forget (Extended Mix)

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It wouldn't be summer without the Party Favorz Beach House Edition, and this year's set truly captures the essence of summer vibes!

Beach House 2024 has everything for House Music lovers, including straight-up House, Disco House, Latin House, Tech House, and Afro House, all seamlessly blended into a smoothie mix perfect for pool and beach parties.

From the fabulous opening piano chords on the David Penn remix of "Our Love (80s)" by Yours to the sweat-inducing "Body Next To Mine" by Alex Adair and Bottom Up, this summer Funky House set hits all the right notes.

A personal favorite is "Post That (Shit)" by Deon Cole and Terry Hunter. This track exudes a vogue vibe, beckoning listeners to post their poses to social media while enjoying a very Salsoul Records feel. The Chicago callout reminds us that the city is the birthplace of House Music.

Mark Lower and Alexandra Prince give us a summery cocktail spin on "Paradise," a remake of the Sade classic. Tyshawn Colquitt remakes the disco classic "Spank" with DJ Spen adding a faithful garage mix, complete with horns. Armand Van Helden updates his early Millennium classic "My My My" with the uncredited Tara McDonald on vocals, creating another personal favorite. Meanwhile, Simon Fava, Yvvan Back & Cumbiafrica bring "The Heat" with their Latin Tech House track, which is currently topping many playlists.

Another standout is "Move On Up" by Curtis Mayfield, with the incomparable Mark Knight performing remix duties. I didn't realize that the "Superfly" guy originally sang this song. Destination took it to #1 on the Disco charts in 1979, and Knight gives the original Soul/Funk version the Disco treatment, using Mayfield's original vocals. It's absolutely uplifting!

DJ Ritmo Latino's "Ritmo Latino" is one of several Latin House songs included here that lend a salsa vibe laid over a house beat. Yvvan Back and Afterman deliver the Tech House track "Who's That Girl," which, with its Latin House delivery, belongs here more than on any Tech House set, where it's currently riding high.

Finally, two other favorites are "Ain't Got No" by KPD and David Penn. The upbeat bounce of the song contrasts with the singer's declaration that she "ain't got nobody," a weird pairing that just works. Equally, Serge Funk's "Please Don't Leave" delivers a satisfying early 70s vibe laid over a Disco House beat that, contrary to the singer's plea, makes you elated and eager to dance.

Believe it or not, I knocked out Beach House 2024 in one sitting, aiming for a carefree, open vibe to accompany the music, and it just melted together like butter! Beach House 2024 is your summer soundtrack to plain ole fun.

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Album: Catch-Up 2024 Volume IIGenre: House, Progressive House, Trance, Techno, Nu DiscoYear: 2024Total Time: 02:15:52

David Guetta x Girl On Couch x Billen Ted - Man In Finance (Extended Mix)

Sean Paul - Get Busy (Odd Mob Extended Club Mix)

Mau P - On Again (Danny Avila Remix)

John Summit & Sub Focus feat. Julia Church - Go Back (Ronan Harkin Extended Remix)

Diffrent - A Little Closer (Extended)

Cloonee - Sippin' Yak (Morgan Seatree Remix)

Benson Boone x Zerb - Beautiful Things x Mwaki (Rudeejay & Da Brozz x YuB Bootleg)

Dom Dolla - Girl$ (Extended Mix)

Zerb feat. Sofiya Nzau - Mwaki (Timmy Trumpet Extended Remix)

Sunday Scaries & Discrete - Don't You Cry (Extended Mix)

Teddy Swims - Lose Control (Tiësto Extended Remix)

Goyte x SMACK & Eleganto - Somebody That I Used To Know (Cream 'Turn It Up' Edit)

Dua Lipa - Houdini (Ariana Grande Extended Remix)

Ariana Grande vs. Alesso - We Can't Be Friends (Kastra Heros Edit)

Chappell Roan vs. Joel Corry, Becky Hill - Good Luck, Babe! (Andrew Marks History Edit)

RUFUS DU SOL - Music Is Better (Extended Mix)

Tove Lo & SG Lewis - Heat (Extended Mix)

John Summit & Hayla - Shiver (Cassian Extended Remix)

Odd Mob - Give You (Extended Mix)

Tiesto & PROPHECY - My City (Extended Mix)

SIDEPIECE & Disco Lines - Give It To Me Good (Extended Mix)

Calvin Harris & Rag'n'Bone Man - Lovers In A Past Life (Felix Jaehn Extended Remix)

Becky Hill - Outside Of Love (Extended Rave Remix)

John Summit & Kaskade feat. Julia Church - Resonate (Extended Mix)

Benny Benassi & Nu-La - Give Me Your Love (Extended Mix)

The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (John Summit & Silver Panda Extended Remix)

Robin Schulz x Topic feat. Oaks - One By One (Robin Schulz & Topic Club Mix)

Billie Eilish - Lunch (Dashone & Felixx Remix)

Beyonce - Texas Hold 'Em (Dave Aude Extended Remix)

Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) (David Guetta Remix)

Armin van Buuren feat. Anne Gudrun - Love Is A Drug (Agents Of Time Extended Remix)

Tommy Richman - Million Dollar Baby (Joe Maz Remix)

James Hype - Wild (Goodboys Remix Extended Mix)

Alok, Tazi & Samuele Sartini feat. Amanda Wilson - Seek Love (On The Beach) (Extended Mix)

Sabrina Carpenter - Please Please Please (NOVA KAI Remix)

Billie Eilish x Deadmau5 & Kaskade - Birds Of A Feather x I Remember (BYNX Edit)

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We've reached the halfway point of the year, which means it's time for Party Favorz to drop our annual Catch-Up series featuring the biggest dance club songs of 2024.

Unlike past efforts, we've decided to mix things up by offering alternate versions of some of the biggest dance songs, instead of the versions you're all familiar with. The aim is to create a party mix of your favorite songs, rather than sounding like our end-of-year Top Dance Songs.

In cases where there aren't any alternate versions, we've stuck with the original. There's very little Afro House (a term we dislike) with only a couple of exceptions. So, don't expect the Rivo remix of "You and Me" by Disclosure. Instead, we chose the original Flume remix from 2023 when the song was first released. No one's come close to topping that stellar banger.

The same goes for "Murder On the Dance Floor," which opens this set. Most remixes stick to the original Nu Disco version with a modern update. David Guetta flips the song into a proper banger, setting the stage for this release right from the start.

As usual, we mix in some newer songs that are heating up dance floors because we don't want to wait until our Summer Heat release. Music tends to get backed up this time of year. Adding newer songs alongside earlier releases spices things up and keeps it interesting.

I'll be dropping Volume 2 of this series shortly — so be on the lookout for that.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: Catch-Up 2024 Volume IGenre: House, Progressive House, Trance, Techno, Nu DiscoYear: 2024Total Time: 02:15:52

Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor (David Guetta Dirty Extended Remix)

Disclosure - She's Gone, Dance On (Extended Mix)

Chris Lake, Sammy Virji & Nathan Nicholson - Summertime Blues (Extended Mix)

DJ S.K.T & James Haskell - Naughty Girl (Extended Mix)

Artemas - I Like The Way You Kiss Me (Dashone & Felixx Remix)

Sharam vs. Adam Beyer, Layton Giordani & Green Velvet vs. DEGANI - PATT (Party All The Time) (Olive Oil Carnival Edit)

Raffaella Carrà - Pedro (W&W Extended Remix)

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike x Tiesto x W&W feat. Dido - Thank You (Not So Bad) (Extended Mix)

Ben Nicky, Hannah Laing & Paul Findlay x Signum feat. Scott Mac - Coming On Strong (Extended Trance Mix)

Vamero & Jost - Cure For Lonely (Original Mix)

Westend feat. Notelle - Dive In (Dave Summer Extended Mix)

David Guetta & OneRepublic - I Don't Wanna Wait (DJs From Mars Extended Remix)

Adam Port & Stryv - Move (Maison Ware Extended Mix)

Hypaton x David Guetta - Feeling Good (Extended Mix)

Loofy - Last Night (Jake Silva & Frankie Sims Extended Mix)