Dance music

[nikko49]

So, last night I was sitting in my backyard, and i thought, wow, this would be a perfect place for a dance party! i have a circular space in my backyard that is paved, and it's blocked by my house on one side, a 'tree wall' thing on one side, and these colored panels on the other 2 sides.
there is a table in the middle, and i would move it out of the way. then, i have home theater speakers in the room that is next to it, and I would bring them up to the window. my friend has some lights and i guess i could spend $20 or so on lights as well, but probably won't need to. but...now what is some good music?

here is one that i've found, but it is only 30 minutes long, although it is a stunner!
http://www.dnb-sets.de/mp3.php?123703*.m3u

i need some other music as well, that is very easy to dance to. also, what are some tips to get people to dance? because at most dance parties i've gone to, people just stand around in blobs and talk.

 

[War Against Betaism]

A milli - Lil Wayne
Lollipop - Lil Wayne
Got Money - Lil Wayne ft. T-Pain
Forever - Chris Brown
Take You Down - Chris Brown
Dangerous - Kardinal ft. Akon
Whatever You Like - T.I.
Shawty Is Da Sh1t - The Dream
I Luv Your Girl - The Dream
I'm Your Baby - LL Cool J ft. The Dream
Closer - Ne Yo

I'm only going by the latest hip hop though admittingly I haven't been keeping myself updated with the latest hip hop songs.

 

[nikko49]

i should probably get some of those hip-hop songs

what do you guys think about the song i posted? intense, isn't it

 

[longlifexs]

While I think that trance/drum'n'bass/etc. is good for setting up a general "party atmosphere", I don't find them so good for dancing. It certainly depends on the particular songs, but when I think of such music, I imagine myself sitting with a beer having a light convo with my firends rather than dancing. I'd probably stick to some R'n'B or hiphop, maybe a bit of dance or some dancable pop stuff or even some of the 80s megahits. I think such songs will attract people to the dance floor more effectively. But again, it greatly depends on your personal taste and the people you are going to invite. Just remember to get enough beer

The mix you posted is pretty good..just the quality sucks at times, but I still like it

Anyway, good luck with the party

 

[Tekniq]

i should probably get some of those hip-hop songs

what do you guys think about the song i posted? intense, isn't it

well its not really a "song", it a mix or in simpler terms multiple songs beatmatched together and mixed together.

in any case, i think it should be more than enough to start things off, but look for the radio1 essential mixes online for download

 

[nikko49]

Just remember to get enough beer

Anyway, good luck with the party

Beer? no can do, sir. I'm still in highschool. plus, either one or both of my parents will be home.

Thanks. it's going to be in 2 weeks, i'm going to have 1 or 2 friends over to help me set up the speakers, lights, etc.

 

[War Against Betaism]

Do you know any DJs or have any connects to DJs? They're gonna cost money but it'll make your life so much easier picking out songs. You should also go around and inform your neighbours you're gonna be having a party, 9 out of 10 dance parties usually get raided.

 

[nikko49]

what do you mean by the party getting raided?

being shut down because of noise?
and no, i will not have it inside

 

[War Against Betaism]

Yes, that's what I meant. Not only that, cops are always going to assume there's going to be two things present in a party; minors and alcohol.

 

[OTB]

Yes, that's what I meant. Not only that, cops are always going to assume there's going to be two things present in a party; minors and alcohol.

Fuking pigs! -----> As if they have nothing else better to do than stop a bunch of kids from having a good time! :box:

Yep, the evils of alcohol are without any doubt, the greatest threat facing Americas youth today *sigh*

As was actually relaxing at Brighton Beach several weeks ago and lo & behold what do I see?
Two teenage kids (about 15 or 16) get handcuffed for doing the malicious deed of drinking a bottle of beer outside -----> not to mention there were dirty street vendors basically harassing ever single person they could lay their eyes upon into buying it
(and who would expect 2 16 year old boys from turning that gracious offer down? )
But that's still not the best part! ------> Whithin a matter of about 40 minutes / an hour, there were about 3 - 4 police SUVs and even a small mobile command center encircling them! I kid you not!
This is probably the exact reason why all the murders and other dangerous criminals are running around the street while all the public enemies composed of minors drinking alcohol are firmliy under control..... Sad but true...
All I can say right now is:
EPIC FAIL
(At least that's my experience with the NYPD outside of Manhattan) :trouble:

 

[OTB]

By the way, does anyone know when the lowering of the drinking age to 18 will actually go into effect?

Help a brother out here guys!

 

[OTB]

Oh, and to finally answer the OP's question:

Hip-Hop is the best music to grind with a b!tch in the club, but not necessarily the best kind of "party music"

The best genres of music to ensure that happy, euphoric vide we all strive to achieve at parties would be the kind of music played at clubs (mainstream Dance, Trance, House & Europop tracks -----> especially the ones from the 90s! )

Certain artists that come to me off the top of my head are:
Ace of Base
Aqua
ATC (Hit Song - Around the World)
Basshunter
Benny Benassi
Cascada
Danzel
David Guetta
Eiffel 65
Groove Coverage
Louie Devito

The best example you can find in compilations would be the anyone of the
NYC Underground Party Vol. CDs!

 

[OTB]

And if you're not that familiar with all the different types of EDM (Electronic Dance Music) subgenres, here is a link that is extremely useful!

http://techno.org/electronic-music-guide/music.swf

The best party tracks are located under the genres with "Epic" & "Anthem" in their names!

 

[nikko49]

i will not have alcohol at the party.

what happens if people come drunk? can they do anything about that?

also, should i get all the alcohol out of the house, like can they do something if they find my parents' stockpile of beer in the basement?

 

[SmellyOrc]

It's your party, you make the rules. No alcohol = no alcohol, no matter if there's any available. If they disobey any rule, you can just throw them out.

Just make sure the rules are clear up-front to avoid confusion and most trouble.

 

[Tekniq]

OTB, try not to spam post please... or spread your musical ignorance.

 

[OTB]

Tekniq, let's try not to be as much of a pretenious douche as you are in real life! (no offense of course)

 

[Darth]

Personally I hate rap and hip-hop. For parties, I would go with 70s/80s pop. But that's just me.

 

[littleman0603]

what about some trance!

 

[Bonafide]

Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up