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Estimated reading time: 6 minutes 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)

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes 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.

Taylor Swift returns to the Diva Hall of Fame with a rebuilt Club Taylor Volume 1 packed with fresh circuit, tribal, and house remixes.

Adele’s voice shook the world — now it lights up the dancefloor. Adele 2025 is a glittering tribute to her greatest hits, remixed for pure euphoria. I was browsing through my DJ service and stumbled across several Afro House remixes of Adele’s biggest hits. Most of them were generated right around the time the genre started gaining traction. I remember skipping over those tracks back then because the remixes felt a bit rudimental and unfinished. They just didn’t do her music any favors. However, a newer remix by 5hours, Francesco Ken & Alessio Centra caught my attention. Their rework of Hello stood out immediately. It doesn’t have a companion remix elsewhere in the set, which initially gave me pause. Still, while it isn’t perfect, it was strong enough to earn its place here. The groove works, the emotion remains intact, and it doesn’t try to overpower the original. I had some time on my hands and figured—who am I to deny my loyal patrons a solid remix they’ll gravitate toward anyway, if only out of respect for the goddess that is Adele. So here we are. This mini-expanded set exists largely because that one remix deserved a proper home. At the same time, Party Favorz is updating Adele’s original Diva Hall of Fame induction from 2021. A lot has happened since then. Most notably, Adele released her fourth studio album, 30, which spent 30 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard album charts. The album also produced her fourth #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, further cementing her place in modern pop history. In support of 30, Adele announced her Las Vegas residency, Weekends With Adele, originally scheduled to run from January through March of 2022. That plan was delayed due to COVID, with the residency eventually launching in November of that same year. Due to overwhelming demand, the run was expanded multiple times, ultimately reaching a staggering 68 dates. Following the conclusion of her residency at Caesars Palace in June of 2024, Adele made it clear that she was ready to step back. In July, she revealed she would be taking an indefinite break from music, stating there were “no new plans for an album” anytime soon. Until then, this set serves as both a nod to her legacy and a moment of appreciation—one decent remix, a little extra time, and a reminder of why her music still commands respect across every genre it touches.    Album : Adele 2025 – The Diva Series     Genre : House Music   Year : 2025   Total Time : 1:54:23 When We Were Young (Disco Tech Vocal) Hello (Cosmic Dawn Club Mix) Rolling In The Deep (Lenny B Club Mix) Oh My God (MERAKI Remix) Water Under The Bridge (Workout Mix) Turning Tables (Xeva Bootleg) Easy On Me (Kue Extended Remix) Set Fire To The Rain (Thomas Gold Remix) Hometown Glory (Axwell Club Mix) Skyfall (Cosmic Dawn & Andy Reese Remix) I Drink Wine (Alexander Main House Mix) Rolling In The Deep (Downtown London Extended Mix) When We Were Young (DJ Strobe Extended Vocal) One And Only (DJ Ree-Jay Remake) Rumour Has It (The Scene Kings Remix) Remedy (The Pengwin & DJ EU Remix) Cold Shoulder (Out of Office Remix) Send My Love (To Your New Lover) (Ranny's Peak Hour Mix) All I Ask (Lord N' Remix) Someone Like You (eSQUIRE vs. OFFBeat Remix) Set Fire To The Rain (Regard VIP Remix) Make You Feel My Love (Dance Version) Chasing Pavements (Ultimix Remix)

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 ...

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 ...

It's been a hot minute since the original induction of Taylor Swift into the Diva Hall of Fame, and oh, how the tables have turned since then. 2023 has been an exceptional year for powerhouse women in the music industry, with names like Miley Cyr...

Undoubtedly, Taylor Swift has singlehandedly owned 2023, controlling every aspect of her narrative. Dominating headlines across the pop culture landscape, her influence has even reached mainstream media stalwarts like the Washington Post. From re...

Aretha Franklin first earned her spot in the Diva Hall of Fame back in 2016. Diving into her extensive discography—much of which predates my own musical awakening—left me utterly captivated. It's not just house music or the dance genres cele...

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 indu...

Donna Summer, the queen of Disco, 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 Quee...

KD Lang is Canadian pop and country singer known for hits such as "Constant Craving" and "Miss Chatelaine" from her Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum album "Ingénue ."  She came on my radar in 1989 riding high on the "cowpunk" trend ...

This past month, we've been immersing ourselves in the music of Madonna, celebrating her birthday with a series of mixes that showcase her timeless talent. The latest and final set in this series is a five-hour extravaganza that seamlessly blend...

Madonna, the undisputed Queen of Pop, has now entered the fourth chapter of her illustrious career. This phase, which is still unfolding, sees her working in collaboration with Warner Brothers to produce deluxe anniversary editions of her expans...

Get ready Madonna fans, because Madonna Month is still in full swing! And this time, we're taking you on a journey through time with The Ultimate Dance Collection Volume 2. This collection is an absolute treasure trove of Madonna hits, so let's ...

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

English singer Adele (Adele Laurie Blue Adkins) won two Grammys for her debut album 19 in 2009 and it’s been nothing but uphill since then. After the success of that album, if you still didn’t know who she was, you couldn’t avoid her after...

As well all know, Monday the 16th is the queen's birthday, and to help launch the various festivities and celebrations that this woman elicits from her millions of fans all over the world — Party Favorz is dropping "Madonna Dance Music Tribute...

Sylvester James Jr., popularly known simply as Sylvester, carved a unique space in the American music scene with his pulsating disco hits, soulful melodies, and unparalleled flamboyance. Renowned for his androgynous allure and falsetto vocal cho...

¹ First Choice is an American girl group vocal music trio from Philadelphia. The group produced the Soul/disco hits "Armed and Extremely Dangerous", "Smarty Pants", "The Player", "Love Thang", "Let No Man Put ...

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, and businesswoman. She is known for her consistent image reinventions and versatility in both music and ente...

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. Katy is no stranger to the Diva Hall of Fame and unless you've been living under a rock for the past 13 years — the woman ha...

Party Favorz is closing out this section of the Young Divas with quite possibly the most gifted and entertaining artists to blast onto the pop scene since Rihanna. That woman is the one and only Dua Lipa. Dua Lipa is an English model turned s...

Karla Camila Cabello Estrabao is a Cuban-American singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, formed on the USA version of The X Factor in 2012. Camila remained in the group for one extended play an...

Ashley Nicolette Frangipane known professionally as Halsey is an American singer, songwriter, and activist. In just 5 years — Halsey has managed to achieve what many bedroom singer-songwriters could only dream of. She's truly a product of...

Demetria Devonne Lovato (born August 20, 1992) — better known as Demi Lovato — is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Like many other Diva Hall of Fame recipients, she is a product of the Disney juggernaut an...

dsMiley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and television judge. Her music spans a range of styles, from pop and country pop to hip-hop. Cyrus' personal life, public image...

Elena Jane Goulding better known as Ellie Goulding (born 30 December 1986) is an English singer and songwriter. In 2009, she met a couple of record producers picked up a manager, and was signed to Polydor records. She released an "extended play"...

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 ...

Last week, I was catching up on the Hulu limited series "Little Fires Everywhere," a show set in the late 90's about the intertwined lives of a white and black family that touches on the lived experiences of both groups while adding in enough su...

Diana Ross is quite possibly the most perpetual force in music history to outlast all of her contemporaries. Whether as part of The Supremes in the 1960s or as a solo artist from the 1970s through today — the woman is a tour de force in an ind...

Party Favorz has been working up to the last minute this morning putting the final touches on what is going to be one of the most epic collections of Madonna bootlegs ever assembled into a non-stop party mix of fan favorites reworked for today's...

I missed my deadline for releasing volume 3 of Madonna's Immaculate Bootleg Collection — all I'll say is that good things come to those who wait. Over the past 10 years — Madonna has had a hard time breaking the Top 10 in most countries. ...

After the release of  The Immaculate Collection featuring the biggest and most iconic hits of Madonna's repertoire from the 80s through 1990 — it became clear she was on a different trajectory with her music. Final hits like "Vogu...

In furtherance of our Legacy series that honors the late Kim English, I wanted to cover the flipside of Kim's career. Ms. English was originally from Chicago and like many famous artists that preceded her, has roots in her hometown church singin...

I'm sad to announce that one of the most prolific and talented divas Kim English has passed away at the very young age of 48. With a total of 13 top 10 Billboard Club/Dance tracks and 8 that reached #1 on the chart, the self-penned tracks spoke ...

2018 and 1019 have been a whirlwind of success for Ariana Grande.  With multiple #1 singles and Top Tens, the woman is truly "dangerous." It seems like yesterday that her duet with Iggy Azalea "Problem" was the song of the summer but tha...

As promised, I've got a couple of re-ups into the Diva Hall of Fame starting with the smart, beautiful, and uber-talented Selena Gomez. Since Selena's first induction into the Diva Hall of Fame, she has had multiple massive collaborations (no...

Cher is a woman who requires no introduction. For 60 years, the DIVA has been a multi-talented singer, actress, and businesswoman that has accumulated an accolade of awards from Grammy's, Oscars, Emmy, and Golden Globes and was recently honored ...

Shannon Brenda Greene (born May 2, 1958), known by the mononym Shannon, is an American singer and songwriter of freestyle and dance-pop music. She is best known for her single "Let the Music Play" and "Give Me ...

Formed in Liverpool in 1980, Dead or Alive achieved their stride in the mid-1980s, gracing the UK Top 40 charts with seven singles and the Top 30 with three albums. Notably, they were the first act to score a number-one single under the legendar...

After having finished the Exposé diva series, I decided to round out a couple of previous requests for 80's iconic artists. The next entry into the Diva Hall of Fame is none other than Bananarama. Bananarama is an English female&nb...

We're going back to the 80's this week with our latest Diva Hall of Fame entry, Exposé! Exposé is an American Latin freestyle vocal group. Primarily consisting of lead vocalists Jeanette Jurado, Ann Curless, and&nbs...

As I promised yesterday, I've got another updated set featuring a past inductee into the Diva Hall of Fame, who compliments yesterday's re-induction of Kelly Clarkson. I am talking about none other than the fabulous Pink! Their paths were sim...

Party Favorz is digging into our past inductees into the Diva Hall of Fame and updating those that have since released considerable new material with a refresh of the original inductions. Kelly Clarkson is one of two divas getting a makeover...

RuPaul has been recording and building his image since the mimid-80sIt wasn't until his debut album Supermodel of the World in 1993 that all his work paid off. The initial single Supermodel (You Better Work) was a global success, which led to th...

Party Favorz is back with a new entry into the Diva Hall of Fame. Erika Jayne (Erika Girardi) was born and raised in Atlanta, GA (my adopted home city) and rose to prominence with the release of her debut single Rollercoaster in 2007, which topp...

Blondie is an American New Wave and Punk band formed in the late 70s by frontwoman Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. While their first two albums performed well in the UK and Australia, they were largely considered an underground band in t...

If you were into alternative rock in the 90s (and who wasn't) or were bouncing off the walls at raves popping up all over the globe, then you were likely a big fan of Garbage. The group formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1993 and featured Scottish...