This party songs list is an all-purpose selection of the best new and current music to get any party crowd moving and in a great mood for fun. What makes a great party song? Sexy, danceable, and fun to sing with friends are 3 key elements. For more great music, check out the list of the Top 100 Party Songs of all time.
1. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - "Thrift Shop" feturing Wanz
Courtesy Macklemore
"Thrift Shop" has taken the world by storm. It is a simple track celebrating the world of recycled clothing with clever tongue in cheek humor. You are sure to have your party guests singing along and dancing to this song. Don't miss out on the video as well. It is a perfect visual accompaniment to the music.
2. will.i.am - "Scream and Shout" featuring Britney Spears
Courtesy Interscope
As Britney Spears says, "When you hear this in the club, you're gonna turn this sh*t up!" will.i.am plus Britney equals loads of fun. Add this to your playlist and watch your party go "on and on and on and on."
3. Icona Pop - "I Love It" featuring Charli XCX
Courtesy Ten Records
Icona Pop are a duo from Stockholm, Sweden. This shouting slice of house music with a punk attitude is irresistible. "I Love It" is the worldwide pop chart breakthrough for the duo. The uptempo energy of the song is perfect for a party soundtrack.
4. Pitbull - "Feel This Moment" featuring Christina Aguilera
Courtesy RCA
Pitbull combines nostalgia in the form of a "Take On Me" sample, inspiration in the lyrics, and a gorgeous featured vocal from Christina Aguilera. Everyone will be feeling the moment once this song takes off. Pitbull hits another party home run.
5. Baauer - "Harlem Shake"
Courtesy The Sunny Coast Skate
The dance track "Harlem Shake" has inspired a stunning Internet meme that resulted in thousands and thousands of videos of people in all walks of life dancing to snippets of the song. Outside of the Internet fad, the trap genre song is a masterful party track. Just be ready for the beat to drop.
6. Swedish House Mafia - "Don't You Worry Child" featuring John Martin
Courtesy Astralwerks
The swan song for dance music super group Swedish House Mafia is also the biggest hit of their career. The smoothly melodic smash hit will get people up and dancing and singing along in no time. "Don't You Worry Child" has been a top 10 smash hit single around the world.
7. Avicii vs. Nicky Romero - "I Could Be the One'
Courtesy Virgin Records
Swedish DJ Avicii and Dutch DJ Nicky Romero are two of the hottest global names in dance music. Here they combine forces and reach some sort of middle ground to their individual approaches to a good time. "I Could Be the One" has already been a #1 smash pop hit single in the UK and Spain.
8. Afrojack - "As Your Friend" featuring Chris Brown
Courtesy Wall Records
Swedish dance DJ Afrojack has recently emerged as a highly successful artist in his own right. He has two top 40 pop hit singles in the UK as lead artist. Here he delivers a big house beat with the soulful vocals of Chris Brown to enliven any party.
9. Calvin Harris - "Sweet Nothing" featuring Florence Welch
Courtesy Columbia
Calvin Harris is one of the current kings of party and dance music. This song has a slightly darker feel when compared to his other recent hits. However, the voice of Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine helps the song glide effortlessly into the stratosphere. The song combines both the joy and pain of romance.
10. Hadouken! - "Levitate"
Courtesy Surface Noise Recordings
Hadouken! are an English band that have had dance chart succes in the UK as part of the new rave movement. They head to these shores with "Levitate," the lead single from the group's upcoming third studio album Every Weekend.
