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Party Favorz is back with Volume 2 of our annual Summer Leap series, spotlighting the biggest dance and club songs making waves before we officially head into the summer months.

The Return of 90s Dance Classics

As promised, many of this year's standout releases draw inspiration from the sounds of the 80s and 90s, proving once again that great music never goes out of style. Instead, today's producers are taking familiar hooks, melodies, and vocals and rebuilding them for modern dance floors.

Among the biggest crowd-pleasers is "Butterfly 2026" by Crazy Town and bradeazy, which reimagines the early-2000s crossover hit for a new generation. Likewise, "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" sees Spiller and Sophie Ellis-Bextor's timeless house classic return to club prominence more than two decades after it first dominated dance floors around the world.

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David Guetta, Marten Horger, and SNAP! deliver one of the season's biggest surprises with "Pwer," cleverly reworking elements from SNAP!'s iconic catalog into a modern peak-hour weapon. Meanwhile, Shermanology's "Insane" taps directly into the unmistakable energy of Cypress Hill's "Insane in the Brain," transforming a hip-hop anthem into a floor-filling house record without losing the attitude that made the original so memorable.

80s Electronica Gets a Modern Makeover

The influence of 80s alternative electronic music is equally strong throughout this set. Peggy Gou's brilliant rework of Madonna's "I Feel So Free" completely reshapes the original, layering it with synth textures and melodies that feel heavily inspired by acts like Yazoo. The result is nostalgic and forward-thinking at the same time.

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DJ Richie Rich and Huda Hudia continue that retro-futuristic theme with "Planet Love," a track that recalls the electronic stylings of Information Society and Depeche Mode while still sounding firmly rooted in today's dance scene.

Elsewhere, Chris Lorenzo and aMo deliver a fresh interpretation of the legendary acid-house classic "S'Express" with their Tech House remix of "Hots 4 U." The original helped define the late-80s UK club explosion, making its return especially fitting at a time when dance music is once again embracing its roots. That same reverence for dance music history can be heard in "How Does It Feel" by Dubdogz, Fezzo, and Zaark, which reworks New Order's groundbreaking "Blue Monday." By updating one of the most influential electronic tracks ever recorded with contemporary house production, the trio bridges the gap between dance music's past and present while keeping its unmistakable spirit intact.

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The Sound of Summer 2026

Woven throughout the mix are massive Bass House, House, Tech House, and UK Garage records that collectively paint a picture of where dance music is headed this summer. More importantly, these tracks demonstrate how today's producers are breaking genre boundaries and creating something entirely new from the foundations laid decades ago.

The result is a dance landscape that feels both familiar and excitingly unpredictable. Rather than following established formulas, artists are borrowing from multiple eras and genres to create records that challenge expectations while keeping dance floors moving. It's a shift that continues to reshape club culture, and Party Favorz is fully on board for the ride.

What's Next at Party Favorz?

That's all for now. Next up, we'll be turning our attention to Gay Anthems for a New Generation along with our annual Pride celebration and circuit-inspired summer soundtrack, both arriving soon.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: Summer Leap 2026 Volume 2Genre: House, Tech House, Melodic House, UK GarageYear: 2026Total Time: 01:35:44

Chris Lake & ATRIP - Make You Fight (Extended Mix)

Dom Dolla & Tiga - Don't Worry Baby (Extended Mix)

Azzecca - Make Your Move (Extended Mix)

Dubdogz . fezzo . Zaark - How Does It Feel (Extended Mix)

Shermanology - Insane (Extended Mix)

Green Velvet, Meduza, GENESI (ITA) & Essentia - La La Land (Extended Mix)

Crazy Town & bradeazy - Butterfly 2026 (Extended Mix)

Kaskade, Layton Giordani & Natalie Jane - Meet Again (Extended Mix)

John Summit, Devault & Julia Church - Shades Of Blue (Extended Mix)

Calvin Harris & Jazzy - Satisfy (Extended Mix)

ANOTR & 3DDY - Like It (Extended Mix)

Madonna - I Feel So Free (Peggy Gou Energy Mix)

Spiller feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) (Not Without Friends Remix)

Prospa & Cloonee - Free Your Mind (LEO DPL Remix)

Westend & Olivia Sebastianelli - The Ceiling (Extended Mix)

DJ Richie Rich & Huda Hudia - Planet Love (Original Mix)

Chris Lorenzo & aMo (um) - Hots 4 U (Original Mix)

David Guetta, Marten Horger, & SNAP! - Pwr (Extended Mix)

D.O.D & Hayley May - Closure (Extended Mix)

taszewo - Gimme Love (Intro Edit Clean)

Odd Mob feat. Luciana - Rock The Rhythm (I Like That) (Intro Dirty)

Miss Monique, Kapuchon & GLZ - Hot Sauce (Extended Mix)

Alesso & JOA feat. Tyree Cooper - Turn Up The Bass (Extended Mix)

The Bausa - Magnetic (Samm Remix Extended)

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Party Favorz is back with our annual Summer Leap mix featuring the biggest House Music, dance, and club hits heading into the summer season.

House Music Dominates Summer Leap 2026

What's immediately noticeable across both volumes of the Summer Leap series is the dominance of House music. Many of the standout tracks first appeared during our Spring Break series and have continued their momentum ever since. ANOTR and Prospa have been leading the pack with their latest releases, "Like It" and "Baby," while their previous hits, "Talk To You" and "Free Your Mind," remain fixtures in DJs' Top 10 charts. Add "Magnetic" by The Bausa to the mix, and you have a compelling case for dance music fans embracing a return to the sounds of the 1990s in a big way.

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House music enjoys a strong presence throughout both sets, with many tracks drawing inspiration from the 80s and 90s catalog. These two eras make for unusual bedfellows. Not long ago, hearing them side by side in a long-form mix would have seemed unthinkable, yet that's exactly what happens throughout this Summer Leap series.

Hidden Gems Worth Adding to Your Playlist

That's not to say other genres aren't represented. Quite the opposite. UK Garage makes a strong showing with "Work Dub" by Pupa Nas T, SHUFFA, and Denise Belfon, a fresh rework of the classic Masters At Work anthem. Another standout is "Anything Goes" by Kaleena Zanders, a personal favorite that's flying under the radar. We highly recommend adding it to your Spotify and Apple Music playlists. It's part of a seven-track EP that's practically skip-proof and earns high marks from Party Favorz.

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While there are the usual overhyped releases, such as "Serotonin" by James Hype, which is still a solid track in its own right, Party Favorz would rather steer club-goers toward the opening track, "Favour" by Fisher (OZ). This is another song that's not receiving the attention it deserves, and we strongly recommend adding it to your Spotify and Apple Music playlists. If the buttery vocals from Tones and I don't immediately pull you in, the infectious hook certainly will. This track is leaps and bounds ahead of many of the bigger-name releases currently dominating playlists and is well worth your time.

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Dance Music's Retro Revival Continues

Of course, no remix set would be complete without something new from David Guetta. While his Stardust-inspired mashup of "Just The Way You Are" by Milky is noteworthy, his collaboration with German DJ/producer Marten Hørger under the name Men Machine is particularly intriguing because it moves away from his signature polished, big-room EDM sound. Instead, it leans heavily into late-80s industrial influences, most evident on "The Past, The Present, The Future," featured in Volume One of Summer Leap. It's a surprising departure for David Guetta, and we hope to hear more releases from this duo in the future.

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Another winner is "Comes and Goes" by KETTAMA. The track leans heavily into the spirit of 90s House music and is currently shaking dance floors around the globe. It's worth noting that his previous release, "It Gets Better," landed on our annual Top Dance Songs of 2025 list, and there are no signs of him slowing down anytime soon. We look forward to hearing what KETTAMA has in store for 2026.

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Overall, Volume One of Summer Leap serves as a snapshot of an evolving dance music landscape. Artists are increasingly drawing from 80s and 90s dance classics while transforming those influences into something fresh and contemporary. Party Favorz is fully on board with this trend because it brings greater variety to the dance floor than the formulaic sounds we've grown accustomed to over the years.

That's not to say Future House and other modern styles no longer have a place—they absolutely do. However, by incorporating more House music and classic dance influences into their productions, today's DJs and artists are creating a richer and more diverse musical experience. And that's something we can definitely get behind.

We'll be back tomorrow with Volume Two of the Summer Leap series.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: Summer Leap 2026 Volume 1Genre: House, Tech House, Melodic House, UK GarageYear: 2026Total Time: 01:34:54

Fisher (OZ) & Tones And I - Favour (Extended Mix)

Unfazed with Emanuel Satie, Maga, Sean Doron, Tim Engelhardt & Scenarios - A Gira (Extended Remix)

MK feat. Poppy Baskcomb - Zone (Extended Mix)

Sonny Fodera & Libianca - Let Me Be In Your Arms (Extended Mix)

Milky x David Guetta - Just The Way You Are (David Guetta Extended Remix)

Sasson (FR) & Jamy Nox - Superstar (Extended Mix)

Aikon - To You (Original Mix)

Michael Bibi feat. UNIIQU3 - Bad Wolf (Extended Mix)

Don Diablo, Wiz Khalifa & Christian Gates - Go Home With A Stranger (Kevin de Vries Extended Remix)

Kettama - Comes And Goes (Original Mix)

Pupa Nas T x SHUFFA feat. Denise Belfon - Work Dub (Extended Mix)

Quintino, Breathe Carolina & Giacobbi - Do You Want It Right Now (Extended Mix)

MELLIZOS & Mixmasters - My Life Is A Disco (Extended Mix)

James Hype - Seratonin (Extended Mix)

Kaleena Zanders - Anything Goes (Extended Mix)

David Guetta, Marten Horger & Men Machine - The Past, The Present, The Future (Extended Mix)

Ethan Walsh - Too In Love With You (Extended Mix)

ANOTR feat. 54 Ultra - Talk To You (Courant Extended Remix)

Hugel, Imael Angel & Ultra Nate - Movin To The Sun (Extended Mix)

John Summit & Absolutely - Don't Believe It (Extended Mix)

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Marlon Hoffstadt & DJ Konik - Makina Time (Joel Corry Extended Remix)

Rafael, Jord & Gwen Guthrie - In Love (Extended Mix)

Prospa & Murda Beatz - Baby (Intro Mix)

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Club Taylor 2k26 Volume 4 Closes Out the Series

Party Favorz is back with the fourth and final volume of Club Taylor 2k26, featuring standout Taylor Swift remixes and dancefloor-ready reworks of her biggest hits and fan favorites. This latest entry in the Club Taylor Platinum Edition series pushes deeper into modern EDM, circuit, progressive, and house sounds while closing out one of the strongest remix collections we’ve assembled in years.

Honestly, there’s not much left to say about this series musically that wasn’t already covered in the previous drop, so instead I’m going to update everyone on what’s been happening behind the scenes lately.

Goodbye Facebook and Instagram

First up, the Party Favorz Facebook page is officially gone.

Apparently, we’re among the early casualties of Meta’s decision to lay off thousands of workers and replace them with AI-driven moderation and customer service. Most of you already know I’m a strong supporter of AI. I use it regularly for writing, artwork concepts, SEO, and website development. However, there’s a massive difference between using AI as a productivity tool and weaponizing it against your own users.

I had a Meta Verified account, meaning Meta already confirmed I was exactly who I claimed to be. Despite the monthly fee, I never received most of the benefits they advertised. At $20 a month, it simply stopped making sense. After trying unsuccessfully to cancel the subscription directly through Meta, I finally shut it down through PayPal so they could no longer charge my debit card.

That’s when the retaliation started.

Suddenly, I lost admin access to the Party Favorz page. What followed was nearly two weeks of going in circles with Meta’s AI support system. It repeatedly told me the issue would be resolved within 24 to 48 hours, only for absolutely nothing to happen. Every time I returned, the case had mysteriously been marked “closed.” Starting a new support request only restarted the same endless loop of fake instructions, missing menu options, dead-end links, and canned responses.

Eventually, I realized I no longer needed Facebook or Instagram at all.

The biggest advantage those platforms offered was keeping up with DJs posting new remix drops on SoundCloud. Since I already follow all of them directly on SoundCloud anyway, Meta really became nothing more than unnecessary middleman clutter.

Subscribe By Email Instead

Going forward, the best way to stay updated on new Party Favorz episodes is to subscribe by email using the link in this post or in the sidebar. You won’t get spammed. You’ll only receive an email whenever a new episode drops. That’s it.

No algorithms. No shadow bans. No corporate nonsense deciding whether you get to see my content.

Medical Debt, Politics, and a Broken System

Most of you already know I’ve been dealing with some pretty brutal medical issues over the past several months. Thankfully, the wounds on my leg have finally started healing, albeit slowly. Still, the financial aftermath has been devastating.

I’m currently drowning in medical debt and doing everything possible to negotiate those bills down to realistic numbers. At this point, it’s basically “take it or leave it” because there’s only so much blood you can squeeze from a stone.

That’s why it infuriates me watching this administration throw money around like monopoly cash.

While average Americans struggle to pay rent, groceries, insurance, and medical bills, Trump reportedly pressured the Department of Justice into creating what amounts to a $1.8 billion slush fund for some of the most undeserving people imaginable — individuals who assaulted Capitol Police officers with flag poles, chemical spray, fists, stun guns, and fire extinguishers, smeared feces throughout the Capitol, trashed congressional offices causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages, hunted lawmakers through the halls of Congress, and openly erected gallows while chanting they wanted to hang Vice President Mike Pence because he refused to overturn the election.

Many pleaded guilty. Others were convicted by juries of their peers after mountains of video evidence left little room for debate. Yet somehow, these people are now being portrayed as victims deserving taxpayer-funded restitution while working Americans drown under medical debt, rising grocery bills, and stagnant wages.

At the same time, Trump continues pushing vanity projects most Americans never asked for, including demands that taxpayers fund his proposed White House ballroom after initially claiming donors would cover the cost. Reports surrounding financial protections tied to his broader political agreements have only fueled concerns that he and members of his family are effectively shielding themselves from future IRS scrutiny indefinitely while continuing to profit from political influence, overseas ventures, licensing deals, cryptocurrency schemes, donor-funded properties, endless merchandise grifts, and every imaginable opportunity to monetize political power.

Meanwhile, regular Americans are told to tighten their belts.

Well, some of us damn sure care.

Gas prices here in Georgia continue creeping upward, hovering around $4 a gallon. Grocery costs for two people in our household have exploded from roughly $300 a month during the Biden years to anywhere between $500 and $700 now. Add crushing medical debt on top of that, and watching Trump and his orbit monetize political power at every opportunity becomes even harder to stomach.

Still, despite all of this financial burden, Rick and I will somehow find a way to muddle through because that’s what ordinary people do. We adapt. We sacrifice. We survive. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the wealthy political class currently fleecing the country while pretending they alone can save it.

The Party Favorz Website Overhaul Is Complete

On a more positive note, the Party Favorz website overhaul is finally finished.

The site should still feel familiar, but the biggest goal was making older episodes easier to discover for newer visitors. Over the years, the Club Taylor series, Funky House Sessions, Peak Hour, Circuit & Anthems, and countless legacy sets have grown so large that too much content was getting buried beneath newer releases. Now, older episodes are featured more prominently so listeners can better understand the full scope of what Party Favorz offers across multiple genres and generations of dance music.

There are only so many ways to redesign a site like this without losing its identity, but I think I finally landed on something that works.

Summer Leap 2026 Is Up Next

I know many of you are already waiting for Summer Leap 2026. The good news is that the tracks have already been selected and the set is well underway. My hope is to have it ready sometime next week.

After that, we’ll officially move into the annual Gay Pride sets, which are always among the biggest releases of the year around here.

Between Club Taylor 2k26, the website overhaul, and everything happening behind the scenes personally, it feels good to finally say that things are slowly getting back on track.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: Club Taylor 2k26 Platinum Edition Volume 4Genre: House, EDM, Dubstep, NuDisco, Progressive HouseYear: 2026Total Time: 01:28:56

Red (South House Remix)

You Need To Calm Down (Andrew Marks Now Or Never Edit)

Opalite (Beto Luna Extended Remix)

Cruel Summer (Ray Rhodes Remix)

Fortnight (BLONDISH Remix Extended) [with Post Malone]

I Knew You Were Trouble (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix)

You Belong With Me (James Lucas & Max Major Remix)

Wildest Dreams (R3hab Remix Extended)

Karma (GR1NDU Future Rave Remix)

Cardigan (Alex Simmons Remix)

Blank Space (Ray Rhodes Remix)

August (Sanjay Remix)

New Romantics (DJ PRESS PLAY Remix)

The Fate Of Ophelia (Loud Luxury Extended Remix)

I Can Do It With A Broken Heart (Dombresky Remix Intro - Dirty)

Style (Jroll Remix)

Lover (Tempo Remix)

I Can See You (Martial Simon Remix)

Anti-Hero (Roosevelt Remix Intro)

Lavender Haze (Snakehips Extended Remix - Explicit)

Wood (Martial Simon Remix)

Delicate (Seeb Remix)

Sweet Nothing (Chuksie Remix)

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Party Favorz is back with the third installment of Club Taylor [Platinum Edition], continuing our complete overhaul of the original Taylor Swift remix series while pushing these final two volumes into entirely new territory.

Expanding Beyond the Original Club Taylor

The first two volumes leaned more heavily into the progressive, tribal and circuit-inspired sounds commonly associated with LGBTQ dance culture and festivals, while Volumes 3 and 4 expand into a broader modern dance spectrum that incorporates sweeping EDM, Progressive House, Dubstep, Future House, NuDisco and melodic crossover remixes geared toward hardcore Taylor fans looking for something beyond the expected club formula.

Rebuilding the Series From Scratch

As we started rebuilding these sets from scratch, it quickly became obvious that trying to force everything into one giant mix wasn’t working. Even with strong remixes, too many songs began blending together after repeated listening. Taylor’s songwriting style is so recognizable that placement and sequencing became just as important as the songs themselves.

That’s ultimately why this project evolved into four distinct volumes instead of simply updating the original release.

Many of the strongest remixes from the original Club Taylor were already doing exactly what they needed to do, so they remained untouched. Others were replaced with alternate versions that better fit the atmosphere and flow of these newer volumes. In several cases, lesser-known remixes ultimately worked better than the bigger or more obvious choices because they allowed the songs to breathe naturally instead of overwhelming them with unnecessary production tricks.

That approach helped shape the overall identity of the final two volumes.

A More Modern Dancefloor Experience

Tracks from 1989, Reputation, Lover, Red, Speak Now, Folklore, Midnights, The Tortured Poets Department and The Life of a Showgirl all coexist here, but they do so through a much broader modern dance lens than the earlier volumes. Songs like “Down Bad,” “Fortnight,” “Bad Blood,” “Karma,” “Cruel Summer,” “The Fate Of Ophelia” and “Opalite” naturally pushed the set deeper into melodic EDM and atmospheric territory, while classics like “Out Of The Woods,” “Ready For It,” “Blank Space,” “Style,” “Wildest Dreams,” “You Belong With Me” and “Shake It Off” helped anchor the larger club energy throughout the mix.

At the same time, some songs simply didn’t survive the rebuild process. A few remixes stayed too close to the original productions, while others disrupted the pacing or emotional momentum we were trying to create. Even fan favorite mashups were cut if they didn’t contribute something unique to the overall listening experience.

In the end, these final two volumes became less about creating a straightforward Taylor Swift remix collection and more about building a long-form dance experience that evolves from beginning to end without exhausting the listener. Party Favorz really pushed itself creatively on these final two volumes and we hope fans can appreciate the time and effort that went into creating them.

We’ll be back Saturday with the final volume where we diverge a bit and have something to say about what’s happening in the United States at the moment.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album: Club Taylor 2k26 Platinum Edition Volume 3Genre: House, EDM, Dubstep, NuDisco, Progressive HouseYear: 2026Total Time: 01:31:10

I Don't Wanna Live Forever (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix) [with Zayn Malik]

Out Of The Woods (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix)

Me! (Division 4 Remix) [with Brendon Urie]

The Man (David Michael Remix)

Both Of Us (It's The DJ Kue Remix!) [with B.O.B]

Welcome To New York (Babokon Remix)

22 (Gin & Sonic Mashup) [vs. Ride With Me]

Eyes Open (Nevins Tempo Mix DJ Intro)

Shake It Off (Jad Desenchanntee vs. Dave Audé Remix Extended)

Look What You Made Me Do (David Michael Club Mix)

All Too Well (Andrew Marks Breathe Again Edit) [vs. Blasterjaxx & Blackcode]

Don't Blame Me (Predator Remix)

Bad Blood (MS Project Sound Remix)

Ready For It (BloodPop Remix)

Down Bad (MIYOO Remix)

Willow (Liam Pfeifer Remix)

Mine (Jerry Kay 'Never Change' x 'The Best' Edit)

Message In A Bottle (Fat Max G Remix)

Bejeweled (Kue Extended Remix)

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (Patrolla Remix)

Is It Over Now (Pete Down Club Mix Clean)

Love Story (Division 4 Radio Edit)

Clean (T. Kyle Remix)

Club Taylor Volume 2 delivers progressive house, circuit anthems, and emotional Taylor Swift remixes rebuilt from the ground up.