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. Calvin Harris - "Feel So Close"
Courtesy Columbia Records
Scottish dance producer Calvin Harris brings a solo effort to US shores. This hot dance track will bring you closer to your target of affections for the night. "Feel So Close" also has a surefire singalong chorus. While you are programming the music, don't miss out on Nero's intense dubstep remix of "Feel So Close."
2. Wallpaper - "F**king Best Song Everrr"
Courtesy Epic Records
Party band Wallpaper are blasting out of Oakland, California. This celebration of great friends and fun is likely to be a centerpiece of your current party soundtrack. Don't miss the music video as well. It was created for the return of MTV's legendary Liquid Television.
3. Pitbull - "Back In Time"
Courtesy RCA
Pitbull was selected to create the lead single for the soundtrack to the movie Men In Black 3. He has sampled Mickey & Sylvia's rock and roll and R&B classic "Love Is Strange" for a hot, thumping party track.
4. Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa - "Young, Wild and Free" featuring Bruno Mars
Courtesy Atlantic
A rap living legend joins forces with one of the hottest new artists of last year to put together one of the hottest laidback party tracks of 2012. The song is included on the soundtrack to a film titled Mac & Devin Go To High School. The movie was originally slated for a straight to DVD release in April 2012, but that has been pushed back. Regardless of the movie's fate, we still have the good time party song from the soundtrack.
5. Neon Hitch - "F**k U Betta"
Courtesy Reprise
We first heard British singer-songwriter as featured vocalist on Gym Class Heroes' hit "Ass Back Home." Now she steps out on her own in absolutely direct fashion. Of course there is a "clean" version of the song, but stick with the original for an attention getting moment at the party. Even without the language, this is a great pop-dance song.
6. Chiddy Bang - "Ray Charles"
Courtesy Virgin
This American duo deserve a lot more love here at home. They have two top 20 pop hits in the UK, but have barely made a dent in the charts at home. "Ray Charles" is a brilliant mix of classic R&B, rap, and a good time party attitude. Put this song on at the next party and you will raise more than a few smiles with everyone chanting along "Ray Charles" by the end.
7. Jay-Z and Kanye West - "Ni**as In Paris"
Courtesy Def Jam
Jay-Z and Kanye West came up with one of the most irresistible party hooks of 2011 in this song. It also features the most hilarious spoken word interlude in a long, long time. Your party soundtrack of the moment is incomplete without "Ni**as In Paris."
8. Jennifer Lopez - "Dance Again" featuring Pitbull
Courtesy Epic
Jennifer Lopez returns to the dancefloor with Pitbull and producer RedOne. It is arguable that this song is even better than the megasmash "On the Floor." Put this track on to get your guests to the dance floor.
9. Big Sean - "Dance (A$$)"
Courtesy Def Jam
It has been criticized as a "stale stripper anthem," but "Dance (A$$)" complete with a witty rap from Nicki Minaj has brought rapper Big Sean his first top 10 pop hit. It is a top 3 hit on both the rap and R&B songs charts. Add it to your party list and try not to join in the chorus.
10. Avicii - "Levels"
Courtesy Interscope
If you want to know why Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" was engaging, head back here to the source material. Master DJ Avicii blends that massive "Good Feeling" hook and the Etta James vocal sample into a club ready dance gem.
