Legacy

Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939) — the trailblazing, irrepressible "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" — has passed away. Her impact on music and pop culture cannot be overstated. In her honor, Party Favorz is reposting her induction into the Diva Hall of Fame, celebrating a life and career that transcended and redefined boundaries. From the turbulent beginnings as Ike & Tina Turner's dynamic frontwoman, she rose from the ashes of an abusive relationship to shine as a solo performer. Tina's influence reached across genres, nations, and generations. Her 1984 breakthrough album, "Private Dancer," catapulted her to the apex of music stardom, establishing her as a powerhouse with an indomitable spirit and a voice that left an indelible mark on the world of music. Throughout her career, Tina Turner accrued an impressive list of accolades: 12 Grammy Awards, recognition as the first black artist to grace Rolling Stone's cover, inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and standing among the best-selling artists of all time. Turner never stopped pushing boundaries, not even in her twilight years. She embarked on a worldwide tour from 2008 - 2009, followed by the "Tina! 50th Anniversary Tour," which stood as the 9th highest grossing tour of 2009. Tina Turner's contribution to music wasn't confined to rock and roll. Her work found resonance on dance floors in the 80s and 90s, thanks to extended dance versions and remixes of her songs, which bridged the gap to the emerging house music scene. Notably, "When the Heartache Is Over" from her final album "Twenty Four Seven" found major success after being remixed for the dancefloor. Not just a musical phenomenon, Tina Turner also emerged as a gay icon, commanding a massive fan following within the LGBTQ+ community. This recognition led to her well-deserved induction into the Diva Hall of Fame. As we remember Tina Turner, we acknowledge her vast musical catalogue that encompassed various styles, genres, and tempos. Her music was a testament to her talent, transcending boundaries and blending effortlessly into various musical landscapes. Tonight, as HBO re-airs the documentary "Tina," we bid farewell to this musical maverick. At 80, Tina Turner leaves behind a legacy that is as grand as it is inspiring. She gifted the world six decades of her unique sound, leaving an indelible mark on music and culture. As we honor the incomparable Tina Turner's entry into the Diva Hall of Fame, we remember and celebrate her life, her exceptional career, and the joy she brought into our lives. Tina, you will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, Queen. Album : Tina Turner | The Diva Series Genre : 80's Dance, House Music, Dance Club Year : 2021 Total Time : 2:26:18 1. Disco Inferno (Rockamerica Remix) 2. When The Heartache Is Over (Metro Mix) 3. Foreign Affair (One In A Million Club Mix) 4. Steamy Windows (Justin Strauss House Mix) 5. What's Love Got To Do With It (Amice Remix) [with Kygo] 6. On Silent Wings (Soul Solution Club Mix) 7. When The Heartache Is Over (Hex Hector Club Mix) 8. We Dont Need Another Hero (DJ Red Remix) 9. Never In Your Wildest Dreams (Deep Dish Paradise Mix) [with Barry White] 10. Missing You 2020 (DJ Amanda vs. Sonny Fodera Remix) 11. The Best (Dirty Disco Classic Rework) 12. Whatever You Want (Todd Terry Mix) 13. Goldeneye (David Morales Club Mix) 14. Better Be Good to Me (Extended 12" Remix) 15. Break Every Rule (Dance Mix) 16. Private Dancer (Deibys Marquez Private Mix) 17. Afterglow (12" Vocal Dance Mix) 18. Why Must We Wait Until Tonight (DJ DemiProducer Remix) 19. One Of The Living (Special Club Mix) 20. Typical Male (Manack Extended Remix) 21. Let's Stay Together (Hot Tracks Remix) 22. I Don't Wanna Fight (Urban Overnight Mix) 23. Two People (The Ben Liebrand Mix) 24. What's Love Got To Do With It (Original Mix) [with Kygo] 25.

Donna Summer, a name synonymous with the divas of the music industry, has rightfully earned her place in the prestigious Diva Hall of Fame. Alongside icons like Diana Ross, Cher, and Madonna, Donna Summer's legacy as the Queen of Disco is undisputed. With the recent release of the Neil Bogart biopic "Spinning Gold," which chronicles the illustrious career of this visionary pop music hitmaker, who also happened to be the head of one of the most successful music labels capitalizing on the Disco trend of the 1970s, and the upcoming HBO documentary titled "Love To Love You," which features never-before-seen photographs and video footage shot by Miss Summer herself and has extensive involvement from her daughter Brooklyn Sudano, Party Favorz, felt it was finally time to pay tribute to the most important part of Donna Summer's career and her timeless songs that earned her the title "Queen of Disco." Previous tribute sets to Donna Summer by Party Favorz featured the original versions of her songs. However, due to the nature of the way songs were created in the past, with live orchestras and bands, the tempos were not always conducive to modern DJ mixing. This was evident in her retrospective album "On The Radio" released in 1980, where the label released a mixed version of the songs in an edited format, using synthesized effects in between songs to create the illusion of a mix. Party Favorz, took on the challenge of editing the original versions into a continuous mix that utilized more of the lengthy originals, staying true to the original sound of Donna Summer's music, and the result was fantastic. This revisited series of Donna Summer's music also delves into her often-overlooked repertoire from the 1980s, a mixed bag of hits and misses. However, when Donna Summer nailed it, she did so with great fanfare, and Party Favorz wanted to showcase these gems, allowing listeners to experience more of her songs as they were originally released for the dance floor. With some dramatic tempo changes in the songs, Party Favorz got creative in finalizing the track order to ensure a seamless listening experience for Donna Summer's devoted fans, who are sure to be pleased with the final product. Donna Summer's career had a resurgence in the late 1990s, resulting in an entirely new era for her music. While Party Favorz has previously released what was thought to be the ultimate collection of this period, the continuous release of new modern-day remixes of her biggest hits has prompted a second volume, set to drop later this year, to capture this ongoing evolution of Donna Summer's music. It's worth mentioning that Party Favorz relied heavily on Digital Visions edits for this set, as DJ Freddy, the mastermind behind Digital Visions, was instrumental in the creation of the Ultimate Trash Disco series and has contributed many never-before-released edits for Donna Summer's music in this release. DJ Freddy is currently battling cancer and, as healthcare costs in the United States can be exorbitant, Party Favorz encourages fans to contribute to his GoFundMe page to help offset the costs of his treatment and show support for this esteemed DJ and music enthusiast. Donna Summer's indelible mark on the music industry as the Queen of Disco is undeniable, and this tribute to her iconic music is a testament to her enduring legacy. Her songs continue to captivate audiences around the world, and her influence on the music landscape will never fade. Album: Queen of Disco | The Casablanca Years Revisited Artists: Donna Summer Genre: Disco Length: 02:25:58 1. Love To Love You Baby (Barry Harris 2021 Remix) 2. Could It Be Magic (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 3. Try Me [I Know We Can Make It] (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 4. Spring Affair (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 5. Rumor Has It (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 6. I Love You (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 7. I Feel Love (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 8.

This set was updated to include the last-minute drop of 'Don't You Want Me' by the Human League remixed by Purple Disco Machine.  Album: Catching Up with Purple Disco Machine Genre: Disco House, NuDisco, Indie Dance Year: 2021 Total Time: 03:22:46 1. Purple Disco Machine & Mind Enterprises - Exotica (Club Mix) 2. Boris Dlugosch & Purple Disco Maschine - L.O.V.E (Mixshow Edit) 3. Purple Disco Machine - My House (Original Mix) 4. Hercules & Love Affair - Do You Feel the Same (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 5. Purple Disco Machine - Yo! (Original Mix) 6. Calvin Harris & Rag 'N' Bone Man - Giant (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 7. Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande - Rain On Me (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 8. Weiss - Feel My Needs (Purple Disco Machine Extended Mix) 9. Roberto Surace - Joys (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) 10. Boys Noize feat. Jake Shears - All I Want (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) 11. Purple Disco Machine - Dished (Male Stripper) (Extended Mix) 12. FatBoy Slim - Praise You 2019 (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) 13. Duke Dumont - Ocean Drive (Purple Disco Machine Extended Mix) 14. Yuksek feat. Villa - Showbiz (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 15. Shakedown - At Night (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) 16. Purple Disco Machine - Playbox (Extended Mix) 17. Patrick Cowley & Sylvester - Menergy (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) 18. Purple Disco Machine feat. Lorenz Rhode - Up & Down (Original Mix) 19. Purple Disco Machine - Emotion (Extended Mix) 20. Purple Disco Machine - Musique (Original Mix) 21. Motez feat. Antony & Cleopatra - The Future (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 22. Diplo & SIDEPIECE - On My Mind (Purple Disco Machine Remix Extended) 23. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On (Purple Disco Machine Edit) 24. Jamiroquai - Cloud 9 (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 25. Anabel Englund - London Headache (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 26. Kylie Minogue - Magic (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 27. Spiller feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) (Purple Disco Machine & Lorenz Rhode Extended Remix) 28. Dua Lipa & Purple Disco Machine - Body Funk vs. Physical (Barry Harris Mashup) 29. The Human League - Don't You Want Me (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) 30. Claptone & Mylo - Drop The Pressure (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 31. Purple Disco Machine - In My Arms (Extended) 32. Purple Disco Machine feat. Eyelar - Dopamine (Extended Mix) 33. Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now (Purple Disco Machine Remix) 34. Milk & Sugar - Let The Sun Shine (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) 35. Purple Disco Machine, Moss Kena & The Knocks - Fireworks (Extended Mix) 36. Purple Disco Machine feat. Sophie & The Giants - Hypnotized (Extended Mix)

This is the fourth and final volume of the Ultimate Tony Moran Legacy series. ENJOY! Album: The Ultimate Tony Moran Legacy | Volume 4 Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Year: 2021 Total Time: 02:29:43 1. Tony Moran feat. Frenchie Davis - You Are (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Anthem) 2. Amy Grant - Stay For Awhile (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Destination Club Anthem) 3. Judy Torres - Hell No (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Mix) 4. Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man (Tony Moran & Jody Den Broeder Anthem Mix) 5. Mika - Relax, Take It Easy (Moran & Rigg Club Mix) 6. Sa-Fire - Don't Break My Heart 2002 (Tony Moran's Anthem Mix) 7. Rihanna - Russian Roulette (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Pounding Club Remix) 8. Erin Hamilton - The Flame 2008 (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Mix) 9. Kristine W feat. The Legendary Rapper Big Daddy Kane - The Power Of Music (Tony Moran ML Club) 10. Ron Perkov - Live Luv Dance (Tony Moran Full Mix) 11. Rosabel with Jeanie Tracy - Cha Cha Heels (Tony Moran + Warren Rigg Remix) 12. Tony Moran feat. Debby Holiday - I Like You (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Remix) 13. Selena Gomez & The Scene - Who Says (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Remix) 14. Sun - Without Love (Tony Moran & Den Broeder Mix) 15. Colton Ford - Let Me Live Again (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Mix) 16. Elle Patrice - Emotions (Tony Moran Original 12") 17. Kristine W - Walk Away (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Anthem) 18. Tony Moran feat. Martha Wash - Free People (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Global Mix) 19. Tony Moran & Jason Walker - Perfect Bitch (Tommer Mizrahi Club Remix) 20. Steps - One For Sorrow (Tony Moran Extended Club) 21. Tony Moran feat. Lillias White - Over The Rainbow (Club Mix)

Party Favorz is back with the third installment of the Ultimate Tony Moran Legacy series. As we get deeper into these sets, Moran's brilliance as remixer/producer begins to shine even brighter. Whether the remixes were for his collaborations for his own "Event" compilations or other artists, Moran has racked up a record  #1 songs (some on the Dance Club charts and others on various other charts including the Hot 100). As he became known for his live performances, the name Tony Moran became synonymous with marquee shows that have packed audiences across the globe, while paving the way for others like Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Skrillex, and Avicii who transferred their skills from the recording booth to live stadiums. It's been a busy week here in the Party Favorz household with one drama after the other leading up to a suicidal Betta affectionately known as Karl who jumped 5 feet out of his tank while I was preparing to change his water. He later passed after he couldn't handle the stress. It's a wonder I got as much done as I did. Shortly after this post, there will be a 4th and final volume of this Legacy set, which will be followed up tomorrow with another by a different artist, and then the final volume of the Thank God It's Disco series next week. If anyone is keeping track, it's also about time for the annual X-mas Dance series to drop, which you can look for on Black Friday. Expect something different this year. That's all I got for today but expect the 4th volume of this series to drop in short order today. Until the next time...ENJOY! Album: The Ultimate Tony Moran Legacy | Volume 3 Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Year: 2021 Total Time: 02:34:22 1. Becky Baeling - If You Love Me (Tony & Mac's Semolinic Adventure Club Vocal Mix) 2. Tony Moran feat. Deborah Cooper - Live You All Over (Tony Moran-Deep Influence & Brian-Cua Mix) 3. Tony Moran, Giuseppe D. & SugarHouse Crew - Blow The Top Off (Original Mix) 4. Sun - Gone (Tony Moran & Jody Den Broeder Mixshow Edit) 5. Kaci Battaglia - Crazy Possessive (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Dirty Fun Club Mix) 6. Darren Hayes - Step Into The Light (Tony Moran Full Mix) 7. John LePage feat. Niki Haris - Not Enough (Tony Moran & Warren Riggs Club Mix) 8. Celeda - Vibe'N (Tony Moran & Deep Influence Remix) 9. Tony Moran feat. Martha Wash - Keep Your Body Workin' (Ralphi Rosario Extended Remix) 10. Annie Lennox - Into The West (Tony Moran Unreleased Private Mix) 11. Utada - Come Back To Me (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Mix) 12. Ben Platt feat. Original Broadway Cast Of Dear Evan Hansen - Waving Through A Window (Tony Moran Extended Club Remix) 13. Caroline Lund - When You Tell Me That You Love Me (A New Day Tony Moran Club Mix) 14. Jennifer Lopez - Qué Hiciste (Tony Moran Remix) 15. Cast Of Mean Girls - I'd Rather Be Me (Tony Moran Remix) 16. Brian Justin Crum feat. Toy Armada & DJ Grind - Show Me Love (Tony Moran's All Love Mix) 17. Tony Moran feat. Anastacia - If I Was Your Boyfriend (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Dance Club Mix) 18. Taylor Dayne - How Many (Tony Moran Mix) 19. Deborah Cooper - Real Love (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Mix) 20. Kevin Aviance - Give It Up (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Remix) 21. Tony Moran & Ric Sena feat. Zhana Saunders - Waiting For Alegria (Alegria Anthem Mix) 22. Tony Moran feat. Orion - I Give In (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Extended Remix)

As we move into the millennium, Tony Moran's light continued to get even brighter. He remixed some of the most iconic songs and DIVAS of the 21st century that his discography reads like a who's who list in the Party Favorz Diva Hall of Fame. No need to drop names because they're all here. Instead of breaking up his work for the past two decades, I went ahead and combined them giving fans a taste of old and new all rolled into the last 22 years of his career — a career that's still going strong today. I need to comb through the next installment of Thank God It's Disco but otherwise, that set is already in the can and should drop Saturday. Next week, I plan on shaking the release schedule up with some releases that are a bit unexpected before dropping the final two installments of these back-to-back series the week after. I've been slammed at home with a ton of projects and will be spending the day in Atlanta just as a major storm is coming into town (oh joy). Regardless, I managed to stay on top of everything so for now it's full steam ahead. Until the next time...ENJOY! I want to thank Joe S. and Ludovic D. for their generous donations and apologize to Joe for not giving a shoutout sooner. Album: The Ultimate Tony Moran Legacy | Volume 2 Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Year: 2021 Total Time: 04:24:50 1. Tony Moran feat. Jason Walker - So Happy (Tony Moran & Deep Influence Club Remix) 2. Tony Moran feat. Kimberly Davis - You're Good For Me (Barry Harris Ultra Mix) 3. Oceana - Body Rock (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Loves Manny Mix) 4. Raw Deal - Party Time (Tony Moran Remix) 5. Angel Clivillés - Show Me (Tony Moran Album Mix) 6. Tony Moran & The Party Starters - Jump MF (Motha Fucka) (Moran-Rigg Super Mash) 7. Jason Walker - Set It Free (Tony Moran Club Remix) 8. Madonna - Get Together (Tony Moran & Jody Den Broeder Club Mix) 9. U2 - Pride (In The Name of Love) (Tony Moran & Jody Den Broeder Anthem Club Mix) 10. Katharine McPhee - Love Story (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Soul Banger Club Remix) 11. Ne-Yo - Beautiful Monster (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Save The Soul Club) 12. Tony Moran feat. Jason Walker - Say Yes (Tony Moran & Deep Influence Club Mix) 13. Deborah Cox - Easy as Life [Theme From 'Aida'] (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Mix) 14. Bond-Age - Die Another Day (Tony Moran Mix) 15. Erika Jayne - Stars (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg's Peak Club Mix) 16. Tony Moran - Cafe Con Alegria (Extended Mix) 17. SASANYA - Zum Zum (Tony Moran Remix) 18. Rihanna - Unfaithful (Tony Moran Club Mix) 19. Nicki Richards - Bring The Love (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Anthem Mix) 20. Tony Moran & Dani Toro feat. Zhana Roiya - Lick Me Up (Tom Stephan Remix) 21. Crystal Waters feat. Sted-E & Hybrid Heights - Believe (Tony Moran & Bissen Remix) 22. Gloria Estefan - Heaven's What I Feel (Tony Moran & Edson Pride 2016 Remix) 23. Michelle Weeks - Heaven Knows (Tony Moran & Bissen Remix) 24. Reina - If I Close My Eyes (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Anthem) 25. Sarah Atereth - Fade Away (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Mix) 26. Tony Moran feat. Jennifer Holliday - Magic (Tony Moran, Warren Rigg & Dave Saronson Club Mix) 27. Tony Moran vs. Deborah Cooper - Heartbeat (Tony Moran Eternal Anthem) 28. Tony Moran feat. Liquid Soul - This Is How We Do It (Tony Moran & Deep Influence Epic Mix) 29. Tony Moran & Ultra Naté - Destination (Tony Moran & Dave Soronson New Era Anthem Mix) 30. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Dance Floor Anthem) 31. Donna Summer - You're So Beautiful (Tony Moran's Ultimate Club Mix) 32. Deborah Cox - Everybody Dance (Clap Your Hands) (Tony Moran Anthem) 33. Cher - Take It Like A Man (Tony Moran Destination Remix) 34. C-Rod feat. Brendan O'Hara - Stay (Tony Moran Mix) 35. Deborah Cox - House Is Not A Home (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Sexy Mix) 36. Lady Gaga - Marry The Night (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club Mix) 37. Kimberley Locke - StrobeLight (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Club...

Anthony "Tony" Moran is a DJ, record producer, remixer, singer, and songwriter known for remixing popular songs. In 2007, he hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart twice with "Walk Away" featuring Kristine W and "Keep Your Body Working" featuring Martha Wash. Moran also has a total of seven number-one hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs music charts in the United States and he has recently had four number one Billboard chart hits in the years 2016 and 2017.[1] As a remix producer, Moran has remixed work from top music artists including Janet Jackson, Madonna, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Deborah Cox, Cher, Kristine W, and many others. This first set focuses solely on his 90s work when he was the guy you called when you couldn't get David Morales, Junior Vasquez, or Hex Hector on the phone. By the mid-millennium, after Hex Hector dropped out of the scene and Morales and Vasquez weren't enjoying the success they previously held, Tony Moran's star began to shine even brighter. He slipped into this gap and much of his work with either Jody Den Broeder and Warren Rigg produced some of the most iconic remixes of a generation. That's not to say his 90s output was mince meat because his productions and remixes were impeccable and even though they closely resembled the work of all three DJs above to fit what he was working on — they were uniquely his own. His remix of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" is quite possibly one for the record books with its big ass tribal beats and high-energy synths — the remix was every gay boy's wet dream. Moran was channeling Hex Hector better than the man himself with that remix. Tony Moran would go on to release his albums featuring some of the biggest divas on the planet, which were major events (pun intended) in themselves. They would generate massive club hits that soaked the world's dance floors in man's sweat. He was a fixture on the circuit scene and his world tours drew massive crowds making him one of the first superstar DJs (next to Tiesto) to capitalize on his name. Tony has had a long and productive career that continues to generate massive #1 Billboard Dance Club hits for Jason Walker and Martha Wash to this day. It is with much love and admiration for a man who got his start doing exactly what I used to do by creating mixtape edits back in the day that Party Favorz honors the multi-talented Tony Moran into our exclusive Legacy series. ENJOY! Ultimately, there will be three to four sets in this series, which will be staggered out through November (possibly into December) as a lot is planned for the last two months of the year. Releases will be unpredictable and can drop anytime so make sure you're following Party Favorz on Facebook, download the app, or sign up for email updates.  Album: The Ultimate Tony Moran Legacy | Volume 1 Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Year: 2021 Total Time: 03:35:45 1. Patti LaBelle - Shoe Was On The Other Foot (Moran's Miss Patti's Anthem) 2. Jordan Hill - For The Love Of You (Moran Club Mix) 3. George Michael - Fastlove (Tony Moran & Deep Influence "Forget Me Not" Anthem) 4. Exposé - Point Of No Return (Tony Moran Remix Edit) 5. Michael Jackson - Blood On The Dance Floor (TM's Switchblade Mix) 6. Tina Arena - Chains (Tony Moran's S&M Mix) 7. Whitney Houston - Step By Step (Tony Moran Diva X Diva Mix) 8. Dreams Come True - Song Of Joy (Tony Moran Remix) 9. Barry Manilow - I'd Really Love To See You Tonight (Tony Moran Circuit Mix) 10. Kenny G - Havana (Tony Moran Club Mix) 11. Gloria Estefan - I'm Not Giving You Up (Tony Moran 12" Remix) 12. Gustavo Santaolalla - The Wings ("Brokeback Mountain" Theme) (Manny Lehman, Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Collaboration Remix) 13. Slash feat. Marta Sanchez - Obsession (Moran Club Mix) 14. Everything But The Girl - Missing (Tony Moran & Warren Rigg Private Dance Remix) 15.

We have reached the third and final volume paying tribute to the master Ralphi Rosario and his legacy. He continues to remix massive hits to this day as in the recent "Rain On Me" by Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande as well as RITMO by Black Eye Peas — both of which were monster hits in the past year and featured on these releases. Rosario's catalog of productions and remixes is vast and diverse going back to 1987 even though he's been perfecting his craft for much longer. His songs and remixes have significantly contributed to the soundtrack of millions of gay boys and girls to not recognizing his work would be a travesty. I hope everyone has enjoyed this tribute series and make sure to hit him up live once things open back up sooner rather than later. I have another master DJ on tap who is Ralphi's peer and his equal. I'll leave that as a tease for now and will start dropping those sometime this next week or so. After, we'll dive right back into our spring series of Circuit & Anthems, Dance Club, Disco House, and Peak Hour to carry you folks through spring break. Until then...ENJOY! I want to give a HUGE shoutout to Nicholas C. $20, Glenn A. $10, Ludovic D. $20, Casper Y. $50, Joe S. $50, Anthony S. $100 and Paul S. $50 for their generous donations in helping us renew our web hosting services. We still need about a little less than half to meet our goal in the next 12 days so any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated! Album: Ralphi Rosario | Legacy Volume 3 Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Year: 2021 Total Time: 02:52:26 1. Cher - Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) (Ralphi Rosario Mix) 2. David Morales feat. Janice Robinson - There Must Be Love (Ralphie Rosario Club Mix) 3. Karen Young - Hot Shot (The Karen Young Reheat) (Ralphi Rosario & Craig J Remix) 4. Barry Manilow - Copacabana 2005 (Ralphi Rosario's Club Vocal Mix) 5. Rosabel feat. Debbie Jacobs - Don't You Want My Love (Rosabel's Cha Cha Club Mix) 6. Stevie Nicks - Stand Back (Ralphi Rosario Remix) 7. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff (Ralphi Rosario & Erick Ibiza Club Remix) 8. Enrique Iglesias - Turn the Night Up (Rosario Club Mix) 9. Ralphi Rosario & Aneeta Beat - Button Pusha (Ralphi Rosario Definitive Mix) 10. Erika Jayne - One Hot Pleasure (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) 11. Dave Audé feat. Jessica Sutta - Make It Last (Ralphi Rosario Remix) 12. Donna Summer - Fame (The Game) (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) 13. Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up (Ralphi Rosario Club Vox Mix) 14. The Absolute feat. Suzanne Palmer - I Believe 2009 (Ralphi Rosario Club Vocal) 15. Madonna - Erotica (Ralphi Rosario Private Mix) 16. Pussycat Dolls - Don't Cha (Ralphi's Hot Freak 12" Vox Mixshow) 17. Heidi Montag - More Is More (Ralphi Rosario Dirty Club Mix) 18. Goldfrapp - Anymore (Ralphi Rosario Tek Vocal Remix) 19. Dave Audé feat. Andy Bell - Aftermath (Here We Go) (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) 20. Rihanna feat. David Guetta - Right Now (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) 21. Ralphi Rosario & Frankie Catalano - F$ck Your Boyfriend (F.U.B.F.) (Ralphi Rosario Dirty Club Mix) 22. Lily Allen - Fuck You (Ralphi Rosario & Craig J Explicit Club Mix) 23. Depeche Mode - Perfect (Ralphi Rosario & Craig J. Club Mix) 24. Mariah Carey - I Stay In Love (Ralphi's BIG Vocal Mix) 25. Cyndi Lauper - Same Ol' Fucking Story (Ralph Rosario Vocal Mix) 26. Beyoncé - Irreplaceable (Ralphi & Craig Mixshow Edit) 27. Rosabel feat. Jennifer Holiday - And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going (Rosabel Dreamgirls Anthem Mix Edit)

Party Favorz finally made it through the Ralphi Rosario Legacy series, which I overestimated its depth and ended up expanding to three volumes. Even then, I was loathed to leave many great tracks on the cutting room floor, but when compiling these tribute sets to legends that have been in the business as long as Ralphi has, you have to edit. Volume 2 picks up where we left off with some of his greatest work from over the years including last year's massive "RITMO" by Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin. The hits are included and the one y'all are looking for will make an appearance on volume 3 (you know what I'm talking about). The goal here is to not only showcase the hits but a lot of the underground and lesser-known tracks that were popular in the underground peak hour scene. Never mind that he and Rosabel have done extensive work with Latin artists providing musical touch that only they could master (next to Pablo Flores, Tony Moran, and to some extent Hex Hector, and Junior Vasquez) so I did touch on some of those tracks throughout these sets. Overall, a great deal of diversity is spread throughout these three sets. For those only familiar with the more commercial side of Ralphi Rosario — you're in for a pleasant surprise. I'll be back on Saturday with the final volume. Until then...ENJOY! Album: Ralphi Rosario | Legacy Volume 2 Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Year: 2021 Total Time: 02:45:38 1. Matt Warren feat. Pepper Gomez - How Do I Love Thee (Ralphi Rosario Big Love Remix) 2. Mariah Carey - Don't Forget About Us (Ralphi Rosario & Craig J. Martini Vocal Mix) 3. David Longoria - Zoon Baloomba (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) 4. Spice Girls - Spice Up Your Life (Ralphi Rosario Vocal Mix) 5. Rupaul feat. AB Soto - Cha Cha Bitch (Ralphi Rosario Club) 6. The Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin - RITMO (Bad Boys For Life) (Rosabel Club Mix) 7. Angel Moraes feat. Neysa Malone - Rise Above The Game (Ralphi Rosario Club Remix) 8. Ralphi Rosario & HiFi Sean - Sex Machine (Ralphi & Hifi Main Version) 9. Ralphi Rosario & Wayne G feat. Stewart Who - Bitch (Ralphi's Big Mix) 10. Ralphi Rosario vs. The 202 Machine Reboot - Get Up (Rock Your Body) (202 Reboot Mix) 11. Diana Ross - Love Hangover (Ralphi Rosario Classic Mix) 12. LaTour - People Are Still Having Sex (Ralphi's Orgasmic Mix) 13. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous (Ralphis Dirty Vocal) 14. The Bird & The Bee - Fucking Boyfriend (Ralphi Rosario & Jody DB Vox Mix) 15. Rosabel - Rhythm Intoxication (Intoxicating Club Mix) 16. Murk - Believe (Rosabel Vocal) 17. Funky Green Dogs - Rise Up (Rosabel's Big Room Mix) 18. Deborah Cooper - Real Love (Rosabel's Fireball Anthem Mix) 19. Kristine W - Fly Again (Ralphi's Hydrate Club Mix) 20. Jennifer Lopez - On The Floor (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) 21. A Girl Called Jane - He's Alive (Ralphi Rosario & Craig J's Club Vocal) 22. Kylie - Skirt (Ralphi Rosario Big Room Mix) 23. Kerli - Walking On Air (Ralphi Rosario & Craig J Club Mix) 24. Kelly Clarkson - Walk Away (Ralphi Rosario Main Club Mix) 25. G.H. Hat feat. Alina Renae - Sukiyaki (Ralphi Rosario Club Remix)

Ralphi Rosario is an American house musician and founding member of the influential Chicago DJ group Hot Mix 5. The group was formed in 1981 while Ralphi was still in high school at the time the group became one of the major early forces of the burgeoning House Music scene in Chicago. By 1987, he collaborated with Xaviera Gold for "You Used To Hold Me," which was one of the most influential early House Music tracks of all time for what later was a revolution on the dancefloor. While Ralphi continued to put out early House Music releases throughout the nineties — his style rapidly changed when he teamed with Miami's DJ Abel (Aguilera) to form Rosabel a hybrid version of his last name and Abel's first name for a new more tribal house sound that he continued to perfect through today. Later the duo would introduce more Latin influences in their work while producing muscular House Music tracks for major artists that showcased their heritage and alternate musical influences. As a duo they have racked up five #1 Billboard Dance Club hits and Rosario has racked up fourteen Top Ten Dance Club Hits and two #1 hits. This does not include the hundreds of #1 hits for remixes of other artists including, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Chaka Khan, Cher, Crystal Waters, Cyndi Lauper, Donna Summer, Erika Jayne, Gloria Estefan, Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Rowland, Kristine W, Kylie, Mariah Carey, ONO, Rihanna, Jennifer Holliday, Pussycat Dolls, Selena Gomez, Stevie Nicks, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and countless others. The list is exhausting but 90% or more are all included in the Party Favorz Diva Hall of Fame. With over 60 hours of tracks (which doesn't even come close to his breathtaking catalog) to choose from — I had numerous ways to approach these two sets honoring the master. I finally settled on hitting on the gayest tracks with the biggest divas and spread it out between the nineties and millennium with some rare tracks and some underground sounds that were predominantly only heard in queer clubs. Once I put out volume 2 — all told there will be approximately 8+ hours of classics for your enjoyment. These sets are not intended to showcase his entire career but they are a good start. It took me a while to wrap my head around this, but I believe I've done a damn good job at representing some of his finest work, solo or collaborative. It is my distinguished honor to induct one of the most prolific and influential House Music DJs/Producers of the last 40 years, Ralphi Rosario into the Party Favorz Legacy series. Prepare to be blown away! Album: Ralphi Rosario | Legacy Volume 1 Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Year: 2021 Total Time: 04:17:26 Donna Summer - I Got Your Love (Ralphi Rosario Vocal Mixshow) Bebe Zahara Benet - I'm The Sht (Ralphi Rosario Vocal Mix) Rosabel - That Sound (Original Club Mix) Shauna Solomon - You Can Get Over (Ralph Rosario Vox Mix) Rosabel feat. Tamara Wallace - Looking 4 Men (Rosabel Attitude Vocal) Amber - Love One Another (Rosabel Vocal Anthem) Tamia - Me (Rosabel's Anthem Vocal Mix) Gloria Estefan - You'll Be Mine (Party Time) (Rosabel's Fiesta Mix) Michael Bublé - Sway (Ralphi's Salsation Vox Mix) Celine Dion - Taking Chances (Ralphi Rosario & Craig J's Vocal Mix) Donna Summer - I Will Go With You (Con Te Partiró) (Rosabel Main Vox 12") Mario Frangoulis - Nights In White Satin (Notte Di Luce) (Ralphi's Club Vox Mix) ONO - Everyman... Everywoman... (Ralphi Rosario Hydrate Club Mix) Janet Jackson - Feedback (Ralphi Rosario Dirty Club Mix) Cher - A Different Kind Of Love Song (Rosabel Attitude Vocal) Rosabel with Jeanie Tracy - Cha Cha Heels (Rosabel Big Room Mix) Rihanna - Breaking Dishes (Ralphi & Craig J Mix) Nightcrawlers - Push The Feeling On 2004 (Rosabel Club Mix) Giangi Cappai - Bring The Soul Back (Ralphi Rosario & Erick Ibiza Club Mix) Kelly Rowland feat. David Guetta - Commander (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix)

¹ Sylvester James Jr., known simply as Sylvester, was an American singer-songwriter. Primarily active in the genres of disco, rhythm and blues, and soul, he was known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance, falsetto singing voice, and hit disco singles in the late 1970s and 1980s. After releasing his self-titled debut album in 1977, he had moderate success on the Disco charts with "Over and Over," which is represented here by DJ Meme's exceptional tribute mix. Sylvester followed up in 1978 with "Step II," which generated the monumental hits "Dance (Disco Heat)" and "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" featuring backup singers Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes as Two Tons O' Fun. Several years later, the ladies went on to their gay icon status with the iconic "It's Raining Men" as the Weather Girls after Barbra Streisand passed on the track for her water-themed album "Wet." It should also be noted that Patrick Cowley was invited to join this session and became instrumental in the synthesized arrangements of his biggest hits. He would later play an even more important role in Sylvester's success. The subsequent album "Stars" did moderately well and generated the fabulous "I (Who Have Nothing)" but failed to generate the excitement of the previous album. Subsequent albums faired poorly as Sylvester moved away from his disco roots after the backlash of the "disco sucks" movement. After leaving his label and taking more control over his music, he partnered with Patrick Cowley again on his small imprint Megatone Records out of San Francisco. By this time, NRG music was exploding in the gay clubs and Cowley was at the forefront of the new dance sound. The lead single "Do Ya Wanna Funk" was a massive success and is considered to be one of the all-time gay anthems. During this tour in the UK, Sylvester got news of Cowley's death from AIDS. Sylvester would go on to release a couple of more albums with uneven success until his final album "Mutual Attraction" with Megatone was distributed through Warner Brothers (though I thought it was Columbia) and found great success on the dance charts with "Someone Like You," "Living For the City" and the title track. His next album was never finished nor released as his health began to deteriorate. Creating this tribute set was hands down the most difficult I've ever completed. The music spans five decades including originals with remixes from the 90s to the present day. Tempos ranged from 147 to 106 bpm. The decision as to what to include and what to drop was torturous and taming some of the older material into a more cohesive DJ-friendly environment was a challenge. Ultimately, I believe I did the man proud or so I hope. Sylvester is an American icon and an openly gay man who not only embraced his sexuality but paved the way for the transgendered and the letter "Q" at the end of our representation (likely unintentionally because he was neither — just Sylvester).  There's no doubt that his presentation of queerness was shocking to middle America but he ignited the fire that paved the way for society to become more accepting of those that just want to be themselves. There's no doubt that the world is better for having him in it. Album : Sylvester | The Diva Series Genre : Disco, NRG, House Year : 2021 Total Time : 2:31:16 1. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (David Morales Def 2005 Mix) 2. Rock The Box (Power Remix) 3. Menergy (Deep House Remix) [with Patrick Cowley] 4. I (Who Have Nothing) (Special 12" Disco Mix Edit) 5. Stars (ZsLickHaRn 70's Disco Rebuild) 6. Lovin' Is Really My Game (Disco Purrfection Version) 7. Be With You (Remix) 8. Take Me To Heaven (Remix) 9. Taking Love Into My Own Hands (Remix) 10. Do Ya Wanna Funk (Italian Boy) 11. Sex (Ian Levine Remix) 12. Don't Stop (Joseph Watt Remix) 13. Can't Stop Dancing (12" Mix) 14. Dance (Disco Heat) (Hot Classics Remix) 15. Do Ya Wanna Funk (Dr. Packer Remix) 16.

Much ink has been spilled over the Queen of Disco that it doesn't bear repeating. Donna Summer is an icon who laid down the path for future artists like Madonna, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and many others to use their sexuality and create their own brands on their own terms. Regardless of the much-hyped manipulations behind the scenes, she was a willing participant and took full advantage of her success up until the point she wrestled herself away from Neil Bogart's Casablanca records leaving a legacy that up until that point — no other female artist had achieved. Today, Donna Summer has a legion of fans both young and old, and serves as an inspiration to many would-be female artists who whether they realize it or not — are deeply indebted to her trailblazing career. The Queen is no stranger to Party Favorz, who ranks her at the top of our leading ladies along with Diana Ross and Cher. This tribute set focuses on her work in the 90s through the early millennium and takes a deep dive into updated versions of her back catalog. If any of these tracks are unfamiliar to you or your era was the 70's — look no further than the Casablanca Years set I put out in 2015. There you will find all of her radio and club hits in probably one of the best tribute sets ever laid down honoring the Queen. [youtube v="sLFVMOSdHRQ"] When the word "Ultimate" is dropped into the title of one of these series — it's because it's comprehensive and really long. Leaving no stone unturned, I poured through countless bootlegs and official remixes to put this thing together. Many of the songs on here may be new to even her most ardent supporters. This past couple of Diva Series I've put out has been a bitch to mix and this one was no exception. There's a vast array of styles here from modern-day electro-pop to circuit tribal house and straight-up funky house. Yet, it all feels cohesive and frankly — just works. Without further ado, ladies and queers, I present to you...Miss Donna Summer! ENJOY! Album : Donna Summer | The Ultimate Diva Series Genre : Circuit, Funky House Year : 2020 Total Time : 03:27:33 1. Hot Stuff (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper As Director's Cut Signature Mix) 2. Bad Girls (Gigamesh Remix) 3. Love Is In Control (Chromeo & Oliver Club Mix) 4. I Will Go With You (Con Te Partiró) (Rosabel Main Vox 12") 5. The Power Of One (Jonathan Peters Ultimix) 6. Stamp Your Feet (DJ Escape & Collucio Club Mix) 7. On The Radio (Thee Werq'n B!tches TGIF Mix) 8. I Got Your Love (Eddie Baez Vocal Anthem Mix) 9. MacArthur Park Suite (DJ Meme Remix of Epic Proportions) 10. I'm A Fire (Ranny Extended Remix) 11. This Time I Know It's For Real (DJ Amanda Moto Blanco Mashup) 12. Love To Love You Baby (DJ HiTretz Classic Mix) 13. I Remember Yesterday (Frankie Knuckles Remix) 14. State Of Independence (Murk Club Mix) 15. Love On & On (Hex Hector & Mac Quayle 12" Mix) 16. Enough is Enough 2017 (Dirty Disco Mainroom Remix) [with Barbra Streisand] 17. Fame (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) 18. Valley Of The Moon (Tony Moran Club Mix) 19. Spring Affair (Klyk's Tribal Mix 2009) 20. You're So Beautiful (Tony Moran Ultimate Club Mix) 21. Dream-A-Lot's Theme (I Will Live For (12" Extended Remix) 22. Whenever There Is Love (Junior Vasquez Remix) 23. I Feel Love (Rollo & Sister Bliss Monster Mix) 24. Hot Stuff (Dave Aude Club Mix) 25. Dim All The Lights (Duke Dumont Remix) 26. She Works Hard For The Money (Division 4 Club Mix) 27. Carry On (Outta Control Extended) [with Giorgio Moroder] 28. Walk Away (Steppin' Out White Label Mix) 29. That's The Way (Almighty Uptown Club Mix) 30. Love is The Healer (Eric Kupper's 'I Feel Healed' 12" Mix) 31. Melody Of Love (Classic Club Mix) 32. Someday (Chris Cox & DJ Irene Swingin' In The Summer Club Mix) 33. Love's About To Change My Heart (Clivillés & Cole 12" Mix) 34. Last Dance (DJ John Culture Remix) 35.

Party Favorz is back with volume 2 of the Junior Vasquez Legacy edition and this one is an eye-watering, earth-shattering, ground-moving MONSTER! There's so much in his catalog that it's hard to choose what to include. Remember, this is only meant to represent his work from the late 80s to the present day. The bulk of his success ran from the 90s to the early millennium, which these two volumes are heavily focused on. I did run into a couple of long-forgotten remixes he created for one of my all-time favorite singers from Canada. Actually, "vocalist" may be a more apropos term to use because she's a chanteuse and a crazy talented artist. I dropped one of the tracks into volume 1 and then purposely left out the other. I have also compiled our next induction into the Diva Hall of Fame for later this week featuring this woman — assuming I can make it work. In the interim, I'm delivering the final bomb retrospective for (some) of Junior's work. I hope that I've done the man and his legacy justice. ENJOY! Album : Junior Vasquez Legacy vol. 2 Genre : Circuit, Tribal, House Music Year : 2020 Total Time : 2:39:11 1. Barbara Tucker - Love's On Time (Junior Vasquez Remix) 2. Lisa Stansfield - All Around The World (Junior Vasquez Earth Anthem) 3. Janet Jackson - Runaway (Junior's Factory Mix) 4. Rosabel feat. Jennifer Holliday - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going (Junior Vasquez Earth Mix) 5. Mary J. Blige - Your Child (Junior Vasquez Remix) 6. Funky Green Dogs - Rise Up (Junior Vasquez Earth Anthem) 7. Angel Moraes - The Cure (Junior Vasquez Mix) 8. Amber - This Is Your Night (Junior's Sunday Night Bump Mix) 9. Billie Ray Martin - Your Loving Arms (Junior Vasquez Peak Hour Twirler Mix) 10. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All (Junior Vasquez Club Mix) 11. Gloria Estefan - Higher (Juniors 12'' Club Mix) 12. Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body (Junior Vasquez Club Anthem) 13. Barbra Streisand - Night Of My Life (Junior Vasquez Roxy Anthem Mix) 14. Beyoncé - Krazy In Luv (Junior Vasquez Mix) 15. Kristine W - Feel What You Want (Junior's NY Xtended Vocal) 16. Everything But The Girl - Missing (Junior Vasquez Marathon Mix) 17. Livin' Joy - Don't Stop Movin' (Junior's Arena Anthem Mix) 18. Ace Of Base - Beautiful Life (Junior Vasquez' Circuit Bump Mix) 19. Junior Vasquez - If Madonna Calls (JR's House Mix) 20. 2 In A Room - Take Me Away (Junior Vasquez Remix) 21. Shades Of Love - Body To Body [Keep In Touch] (Junior Vasquez Club Mix) 22. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Junior's Happy Handbag Mix) 23. Elton John - Your Song (Junior Vasquez Remix) 24. Shannon - Let The Music Play (Junior Vasquez X-Beat Mix) 25. Juliet Roberts - I Want You (Junior's 98 DMC Mix) 26. Nelly Furtado - I'm Like A Bird (Junior Vasquez Club Remix) 27. Cyndi Lauper - True Colors (Junior Vasquez Gay Pride Mix)

Junior Vasquez who was born Donald Gregory Mattern (really?) is an American DJ, record producer, and remixer.  With ambitions of becoming a fashion designer, he moved to New York City in 1971. His enthusiasm for DJ Larry Levan at the infamous Paradise Garage led him to Shep Pettibone (another DJ/producer begging for a Legacy induction) where they edited mixes for multiple artists like Madonna, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Pet Shop Boys, and more. Several of his earliest underground House hits like "Work That Pussy" and "Drag Queen" were under the moniker Ellis D with the latter featured here. In 1989, he co-founded the Sound Factory and simultaneously became an in-demand remixer for several big-label artists. After the Sound Factory closed in 1995, he held multiple residencies including at the Tunnel, and subsequently returned to the former Sound Factory now called Arena. IF MADONNA CALLS Junior introduced Madonna to vogue at the Sound Factory, which served as an inspiration for a massively successful song in 1990 by the same name. At the time, she was making a name for herself on the dancefloor by embracing the emerging House Music sounds and flipping them to a more commercial audience. She has long been associated with dance music trends by associating herself with underground names like Shep Pettibone and William Orbit before latching onto Junior Vasquez to remix several tracks from her "Bedtime Stories" album. It was around this time she had allegedly agreed to perform at one of Junior's Sound Factory shows and bowed out at the last moment. Queens being queens, Junior took one of the messages she left on his answering machine and looped it into the deep house groove "If Madonna Calls" without her permission using the phrase "this is Madonna" "are you there" "call me in Miami." The bitch track went all the way to #2 on the Billboard Dance Club charts and spawned multiple remixes — including anniversary remixes. Afterward, any chance of reconciliation and working together again went out the door. This turned out to be a lucky move on her part as she went on to introduce the world to Victor Calderone and Peter Rauhofer (who was already riding high with Club 69). Nevertheless, neither of them is getting any younger and Madge is going through some things at the moment. It's time to come together and bury the hatchet. Life's too short for former besties to hold onto grudges. This set does not reflect any official Junior remixes of Madonna other than "Secret" and the fabulous Marvin Gaye rendering of "I Want You" where Junior was commissioned to remix the track but it never received an official release. DIVA DIVA DIVA Scroll through the list of divas in the Party Favorz "Diva Hall of Fame" and you will be hard-pressed to find anyone Junior hasn't remixed. From Annie Lennox to Whitney Houston and every diva in between, there's hardly anyone in there that he doesn't know or hasn't remixed. Seriously! These two volumes honoring the master DJ are nowhere near as comprehensive and representative of this man's work and barely scratch the surface. It would take probably 10 sets to showcase his amazing talent. Drugs, Sex, and Dance In 2006, Junior gave an interview to A&U (America's AIDS Magazine) about a 5-year period where everything was a blur due to abusing crystal meth. I remember this article very well but it appears to have been taken down and his Wikipedia page omits it entirely. While he's clean and sober now and starting a new chapter in his life — this is an important story that shouldn't be buried. There are excerpts and message boards dedicated to this dark period in his life but it's not fair to quote any of them without the original interview as a source. I understand there is currently a biopic being made about his life. Considering how long he's been in the industry and how many artists he's worked with — I hope that they don't whitewash an important factor of his life that could serve as inspirat...

Whether he went by his official name Prince Rogers Nelson, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, a symbol that represents both the male and female genders or,  just The Artist — we all know the man by Prince. Prince was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. He was a prolific writer and recorded so many songs that his fight with Warner Brothers lead them to put the breaks on his releases for fear of oversaturation.  He often gave songs away for free under different pseudonyms like "Manic Monday" by the Bangles (Christoper), "Sugar Walls" by Sheena Easton (Alexander Nevermind), "Jungle Love" and "The Bird" by the Time (The Starr ★ Company). Also, his music was covered by other artists — most notably "I Feel For U" by Chaka Khan, "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinead O'Connor and even the John Cougar Mellencamp produced "When You Were Mine" by Mitch Ryder among many others. Prince also produced several acts like the Time (mentioned above), Sheila E (Glamourous Life), and Vanity 6 (Nasty Girl) as well as a host of others. Ultimately, Prince was one of a dozen artists that provided the soundtrack to the eighties. With musical styles that ranged from Funk, Rock, New Wave, Soul, Psychedelia, and pop, he was considered the quintessential artist in that he drew his inspiration from people like David Bowie, James Brown, Sly & the Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton, Miles Davis among many others and it showed in his music and performances. In 1985, I was living in Austin, TX, and working as a copy clerk for the Austin American Statesman and part-time for Hastings Records in the mall. We frequently received free tickets to concerts and Bruce Springsteen and Prince were playing weeks apart from each other. I was a fan of both artists but there were only so many tickets to go around so I opted for the Prince tickets. These were for his Purple Rain tour and my best friend Dan and I went to the concert where he put on a 2-hour funk and rock extravaganza as we had never seen. His performance was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and has stuck with me as one of the most memorable I had ever attended. There is just way too much to cover about this man and his genius that hasn't already been written. The contributions that Prince has made to music, his guitar skills, his songwriting his production, and his everything make him one of the most admired if not influential artists of all time. While most of the tracks in this set stay fairly close to the originals — they are presented in their long form and re-edited for easy DJ mixing along with some notable modern-day remixes by Kue who did an outstanding job modernizing "Controversy" and "Purple Rain" for the dance floor. It is with much love and admiration for the man known as Prince that Party Favorz finally pays him his due respect with this tribute. RIP my friend. Album: Prince: Dance Music Sex Romance Genre: Dance, Club Year: 2019 Total Time: 01:48:43 1. I Wanna Be Your Lover (Hot Classics Remix) 2. Controversy (Kue's Electric Mix) 3. I Would Die 4 U (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 4. Take Me With You (Hot Tracks Mix) 5. Raspberry Beret (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 6. Kiss (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 7. DMSR (Melo D EDIT) 8. Erotic City (Scotty Boy Remix) [with Sheila E] 9. Cream (Hot Tracks Mix) 10. Batdance (The Bat Mix) 11. U Got the Look (Hot Classics Remix) [with Sheena Easton] 12. 1999 (Select Mix Remix) 13. When Doves Cry (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 14. Delirious (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 15. Let's Go Crazy (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 16. Get Off (Alkalino 2016 Rework) 17. Sign O' The Times (DMC Remix) 18. Alphabet St. (Unknown Remix) 19. Pop Life (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 20. Little Red Corvette (Select Remix) 21. Thieves In The Temple (Remix) 22. Purple Rain (Kue's VIP Remix)

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947—10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie, is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Fueled by a range of musical styles, Bowie often projected a variety of personalities depending on which project he was working on and where his musical interests lay at the moment. From Glam Rock to Disco and everything in between — he achieved massive success with his art that affected millions of lives with each evolving iteration.  Since his death in 2016, Party Favorz has received many requests to create a Legacy set featuring his work. Given the substantial output and variety of his catalog that goes back to 1969 — it was near impossible to do any justice to the legacy Bowie has left us — until now. There's no doubt he would have gravitated toward the current electronic movement and even began remixing his work in the early 90s.  That being said, with a variety of music styles and the ability to capture the true magic of his work — it is nearly impossible to recreate.  Nevertheless, I persisted and pulled off something special for hardcore fans (such as myself) that at the very least extract multiple highlights of his career even if it's not all-encompassing. Frankly, a good portion of his catalog would be near impossible to translate to the dance floor. I have to admit, the Julian Marsh remix of "Space Oddity" and the 7th Heaven remix of "Rebel Rebel" is spectacularly executed, as well as several others. I cannot deny the emotions that overwhelm me when I listen to his music as it brings back a flood of memories — some good, while others, not so much. It just proves that Bowie's music will stand the test of time. It is with much love and respect that Party Favorz honors David Bowie with his own tribute to dance music. Some may consider this tribute blasphemy but there's no doubt this would have been his next act. RIP Ziggy. Album: David Bowie: Let's Dance [Remixed & Reimagined] Genre: Dance, Club Year: 2019 Total Time: 02:03:07 1. Let's Dance (DJ Ernani Remix) 2. Ashes To Ashes (Party Favorz Re-Edit) 3. Love Is Lost (Extended Hello Steve Reich Mix) 4. Fame (V's Bumpy Way To The Top Edit) 5. Cat People (Putting Out The Fire) (Disconet Remix) 6. Jump They Say (Brothers In Rhythm 12'' Remix) 7. Starman (Metrophonic Remix) 8. This Is Not America (Italobros Remix) [with Pat Metheny] 9. Under Pressure (Julian Marsh Mix) [with Queen] 10. Just For One Day (Heroes) (Extended Version) [vs. David Guetta] 11. DJ (eSQUIRE Remix) 12. Blue Jean (House Remix) 13. Space Oddity (Julian Marsh Soulful Mix) 14. Hallo Spaceboy (Pet Shop Boys Extended Mix) 15. Fashion (Edge Remix) 16. Absolute Beginners (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 17. Sound + Vision (808 State '1991' Remix) 18. Modern Love (Edge Remix) 19. Rebel Never Gets Old (7th Heaven Remix) 20. China Girl (Digital Visions Re-Edit) 21. Young Americans (Select Mix) 22. Golden Years (Cygnet Remix) 23. Heroes (PINEO & LOEB Remix)

If you've been anywhere near a circuit event in the last 20 years, you've no doubt danced to the uplifting, hi-energy, diva-rousing productions of Wayne G The man has single-handedly re-worked some of the most iconic gay anthems of the past two decades. From Kylie to Cher, Wayne's remixes are designed to make us move, sweat, and revel in our gayness. Some of his most notable anthems are from Australian singer and gay ally Shauna Jensen whose massive voice can get the party started — even in the smallest of venues. If you had to make any comparisons of his work — that honor would be to Hex Hector who was given his own multi-set tribute many years ago. Both employed the epic anthem that built layer upon layer before dropping from exhaustion only to pick right back up. These mixes are fairly long clocking in at 8+ minutes. I took a scalpel to many of the songs to keep the party moving along in coherence with today's listening expectations. Wayne's induction into the Party Favorz Legacy Series was already pre-planned but expedited when one of our followers requested it and sent over some rare tracks that even I didn't have. While I couldn't use everything as his back catalog is extensive — I used enough in this massive tribute to get everyone up on their feet and praise the DJ gods. Please take notice that two of the tracks "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera and "I'm Outta Love" by Anastacia are rare bootlegs and appear to be in mono. I could not secure full stereo-quality productions but the remixes are so good — they had to be included for posterity's sake. It is my sincerest pleasure to honor the very talented work of the masterful Wayne G with his own tribute for excellence in dance music production as well as his massive contributions to the gay experience that will last a lifetime. ENJOY! Album: Wayne G - One Night In Heaven  Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Year: 2019 Total Time: 03:38:46 1. Stereo Missile vs. Carlotta Chadwick - Freak (Wayne G & LFB Electro Anthem) 2. Rich B feat. Marcella Puppini - Revolution (Wayne G & Andy Allder Digit Remix) 3. Carly Rae Jepsen - Tonight I'm Getting Over You (Wayne G & LFB Anthem Mix) 4. Erasure - Chains Of Love (Wayne G & Porl Young Mix) 5. Oceana - Body Rock (Luke Johnstone & Wayne G Industry Edit) 6. Tony Moran feat. Jennifer Holliday - Magic (Wayne G. & Andy Allder Anthem Mix) 7. Kylie - All The Lovers (Wayne G & Porl Young Club Mix) 8. Funky G feat. Shauna Jensen - Everytime (Wayne G Midnight Shift Anthem Mix) 9. Katy Perry - Wide Awake (Wayne G & LFB Club Mix) 10. Lonnie Gordon - Happenin' All Over Again (Wayne G Remix) 11. Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone (Wayne G Club Mix) 12. John Legend - All Of Me (Wayne G Atlantis Anthem) 13. Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl (Wayne G & Peachy Dirty Funk Mix) 14. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball (Wayne G Mastered Mix) 15. Wayne G feat. Shauna Jensen - I Honestly Love You (Wayne G & Porl Young Classic Anthem Mix) 16. Kristine W - I'll Be Your Light (Wayne G Remix) 17. Hannah Jones - You Only Have To Say You Love Me (Wayne G Mix) 18. Angie Stone - Wish I Didn't Miss You (Wayne G. Anthem Club Mix) 19. Paul Goodyear Project feat. Shauna Jensen - Take Me To Heaven (Wayne G Higher Mix) 20. Lady GaGa - Bad Romance (Wayne G Atlantis Anthem Mix) 21. Alexis Jordan - Happiness (Wayne G Atlantis Anthem Mix) 22. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart (Wayne G Allure Anthem) 23. Wayne G feat. Debby Holiday - Dive '13 (Chris Cox 2013 Redux) 24. JSTO feat. Alison Jiear - I Just Wanna Dance (Wayne G. Circuit Anthem) 25. Celine Dion - I Drove All Night (Wayne G Anthem Mix) 26. Kylie Minogue - Love At First Sight (Wayne G Anthem Mix) 27. Christina Aguilera - Beautiful (Wayne G Heaven Anthem Mix) 28. Cher - Believe (Wayne G Sydney Mardi Gras '09 Mix) 29. Crystal Waters - My Time (Wayne G Heaven Anthem) 30. Icona Pop - I Love It (Wayne G & LFB Club Remix) 31.

One of the hottest club music remix and production teams at the moment is Dirty Disco. Longtime rivals, friends, and now business partners DJs Mark De Lange and JD Arnold are from Houston, TX where De Lange owns several bars in the area including Bayou City Bar in Montrose and the Eagle while the two use their properties as testing grounds for new music. [source: The Boys of Dirty Disco Keep the World Dancing] Between the two of them, they possess a long history in the club music scene that dates back to the late 70s and early 80s. With a musical biography that starts during the Disco era leading up to everything hot now, they apply their historical knowledge to create some of the most beloved and iconic tracks that provide the soundtrack to our gay lives. I've chatted with Mark several times and can honestly say that not only is he a sweetheart, but his appreciation and understanding of the depths of dance music also align with mine. It takes this kind of firsthand experience to be able to create the modern-day soundscapes that populate the clubs. I'd put these guys on par with Barry Harris and Matt Consola who have been churning out some great floor-stompers in the past decade. I've had to rework this set three times before finally pulling together what I thought worked best. The music included in this legacy-defining set touches on a variety of genres from Tribal, House, Disco, and Progressive. Their catalog is so vast, that I was saddened when I had to drop a ton of tracks to keep it tight. Even then, this set clocks in just over 4 hours — as I decided not to break it in half. It is one giant glitter ball packed with originals, current hits, and reworked classics and anthems. Dirty Disco has been working on a new track for Pride that I had been anticipating and wanted to include in this set. Due to touring schedule conflicts with the fabulous Jeanie Tracy, her rendition of "Thank You For Being a Friend" has been delayed until next week. Yes, it's "that song" written and made famous in 1978 by Andrew Gold and later made even more famous as the theme song to the gay classic sitcom "Golden Girls" that ran from 1985 to 1992 but sung by Cynthia Fee. So there, I let the cat out of the bag. If they manage to get the track out by the end of next week, I 'may' go back and update this set with its inclusion. For now, I've got to get to work on the 2019 Catch-Up series that I've been teasing for a month. I hope to have that out by the end of next week. After that, we jump head-on into summer. I hope everyone has a SAFE [

Party Favorz is back with volume 2 of the Toy Armada & DJ Grind Pride Legacy Edition. This set is jam-packed with crowd-pleasing favorites that will uplift the souls of even the most jaded amongst you. My schedule is just slammed this week and I'm still waiting on the final mix for my final Pride Legacy set so I can get that out to you folks by the end of the week. We'll see if it finally shows up or not. If not, I'll run the set without it. I'm just going to leave this here so I can get back to work. Until the next time...ENJOY! Album: Toy Armada & DJ Grind | PRIDE Legacy Edition vol. 2 Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Year: 2019 Total Time: 02:47:09 1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Cut To The Feeling (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Anthem Mix) 2. Demi Lovato feat. Cher Lloyd - Really Don't Care (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Remix) 3. Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me (Toy Armada Club Remix) 4. The Chainsmokers feat. Rozes - Roses (Toy Armada Remix) 5. Hardwell feat. Matthew Koma - Dare You (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Anthem Mix) 6. Tony Moran - The Promise (Toy Armada & DJ Grind 2016 Pride Mix) 7. Sia - Alive (Toy Armada 2017 Remix) 8. Lady Gaga - Born This Way (Toy Armada's Drag Queen DNA Remix) 9. Kim Petras - Heart To Break (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Anthem Mix) 10. GSP & Noor Q feat. Hannah Gold - Your Song (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Big Room Mix) 11. Carmen Electra - Around The World (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 12. Jason Walker feat. Bimbo Jones - Tell It To My Heart (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 13. Inas X - Love Is (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 14. Brian Justin Crum feat. Toy Armada & DJ Grind - Show Me Love (Tony Moran's All Love Mix) 15. Toy Armada & DJ Grind - Stand by Me (Joe Gauthreaux Club Mix) 16. Tony Moran feat. Jason Walker - I'm In Love With You (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Remix) 17. Katy Tiz - Whistle (While You Work It) (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 18. Sia - Move Your Body (Toy Armada & DJ Grind 2019 Remix) 19. Katy Perry - Unconditionally (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Mardi Gras Mix) 20. Ariana Grande - Into You (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 21. Plumb - Beautifully Broken (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Remix) 22. MNEK feat. Hailee Steinfeld - Colour (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Anthem Mix) 23. Madonna - Get Together (Toy Armada x Tommy Love 2018 Remix) 24. Kylie - Dancing (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Anthem Remix) 25. DJ Sammy - Heaven (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Dance Anthem) 26. Betty Who - I Love You Always Forever (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 27. Dots Per Inch feat. Effie - Emotion (DJ Grind & Toy Armada Remix) 28. Ariana Grande - No Tears Left To Cry (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Masterbeat Mix) 29. Donna Summer – Last Dance/I Feel Love/Bad Girls   (Toy Armada Tribal Tribute)

If you've attended any circuit even in the last 10 years, you've undoubtedly danced to the euphoric sounds of Toy Armada and DJ Grind. During the late 90s and early millennium, DJs became household names the likes of Hex Hector, Thunderpuss, Victor Calderone, and Jonathan Peters. With their signature big room sound filled with tribal beats and uplifting and joyful anthems, Toy Armada and DJ Grind has taken over the mantle once held by Thunderpuss (a.k.a. Barry Harris and Chris Cox) as the go-to producers for many of the top pop and dance artists. The two had met after DJ Grind sent an email to Toy suggesting they work together on a remix for the Kimberly Locke tune called "Feel the Love" (featured in this set). That track went to #1 in the UK which solidified a partnership that has proven to be successful beyond anything they probably could have imagined. Throughout two volumes, Party Favorz explores the musical journey these guys have taken for 10 years and counting. Since Toy Armada had already established himself before working with DJ Grind and continues to put out his own releases, I've included many of his remixes as well which compliment their overall style. It's with much love and respect for the work these guys do in fulfilling our lives with joy and happiness that uplifts our spirits on the dancefloor that I add them to our Legacy series for their amazing contributions to dance music for the masses. I'll be back with volume two on Wednesday. Until then...ENJOY! Album: Toy Armada & DJ Grind | PRIDE Legacy Edition vol. 1 Genre: Circuit, Tribal, House Year: 2019 Total Time: 02:45:26 1. Abigail feat. Toy Armada & DJ Grind) - Let The Joy Rise (Barry Harris Remix) 2. Cahill & Kimberley Locke - Feel The Love (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Anthem Remix) 3. Jennifer Lopez - Waiting For Tonight (Toy Armada 2012 Pride Mix) 4. Ellie Goulding - Burn (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Flaming Anthem Mix) 5. Rihanna - We Found Love (Toy Armada Diamond Remix) 6. Tony Moran feat. Martha Wash - Free People (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Mixshow Remix) 7. Tony Moran feat. Jason Walker - Say Yes (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 8. Nile Rodgers & Tony Moran feat. Kimberly Davis - My Fire (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 9. Ray Isaac - Who I Am (Toy Armada Club Mix) 10. Tony Moran, Toy Armada & DJ Grind feat. Zhana Roiya - Let's Get Together (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Anthem Mix) 11. Kylie - Into The Blue (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Anthem Mix) 12. Nadia Ali - Rapture (Toy Armada 2017 Remix) 13. Cher - Take It Like a Man (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 14. Toy Armada & DJ Grind feat. Inaya Day - One Night In Heaven (Joe Gauthreaux Stadium Mix) 15. Peter Thomas feat. Betty Who - All Of You (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 16. Scissor Sisters - Let's Have A Kiki (Toy Armada & DJ Santos Cunty Mix) 17. Loren Allred - Never Enough (Tommy Love x Toy Armada Remix) 18. P!nk - What About Us (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 19. MORGXN - Home (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Remix) 20. Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson - Symphony (Toy Armada Remix) 21. Ariana Grande - Break Free (Toy Armada 2019 Remix) 22. Andra Day - Rise Up (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Pride Anthem) 23. Michael Canitrot & Ron Carroll - When You Got Love (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Pride Anthem) 24. Tony Moran feat. Kimberly Davis - You're Good For Me (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 25. Cher - I Walk Alone (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Official Club Mix) 26. Snow Patrol - Just Say Yes (Toy Armada Club Mix Remastered) 27. Taylor Swift - Out Of The Woods (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 28. Katy Perry - Roar (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix) 29. Hailee Steinfeld - Love Myself (Toy Armada & DJ Grind Club Mix)