Seven Party Songs to Dance Your Way Into the New Year

Happy New Year’s Eve! It’s time to party away 2016 and welcome 2017 with open arms. And what is a party without some high-energy party tunes!

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has got the perfect playlist for your New Year’s Eve bash. We’ve collected seven of the top party songs ever recorded and created this eclectic list, mixing pop, rock, Latin, rap, R&B and funk to make the ultimate soundtrack for your dance party. So get out your dancing shoes, break out the champagne and noisemakers and get ready to party like its 1999!

1.       The Black Eyed Peas, “Let’s Get It Started”: The movement in this song is great. It starts out slow with Fergie showing off some slinky vocals, and then the base comes in along with will.i.am’s intro, which then escalates into the first verse before erupting into that bouncy chorus that everyone knows. It’s perfect for getting the party started. (video)

2.       Jennifer Lopez, “Let’s Get Loud”: With a thumping beat and Latin tones, “Let’s Get Loud” is one of those songs that have become bigger than itself. Written by Gloria Estefan and given to Lopez to put on her debut album, “Let’s Get Loud” became a staple on wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, sweet 16 and general party dance floors from 1999 on. (video)

3.       House of Pain, “Jump Around”: Equal parts hip-hop and rock, this song urges you to get up and, well, “jump around.” It’s hard not to at least bob your head along with the beat, even if you’re in your car and it comes on the radio. (video)

4.       Beastie Boys, “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)”: Sometimes you forget that the Beastie Boys were once a punk band and even though this song came out much later than that, you can still hear that edge in the lyrics and melody of “Fight for Your Right.” Although it is only mildly rebellious, the song has still become a party anthem for the ages. (video)

5.       Kool and the Gang, “Celebration”: Now for a party classic. Kick it old-school with the joyous funk of “Celebration,” which brings a bit of hope and sunshine to any party. And besides, it lays out your exact plans for you: “celebrate and have a good time.” (video)

6.       50 Cent, “In Da Club”: The intro to this song has become one of the most imitated phrases of the last 13 years: “go shorty, it’s ya birthday, we gonna party like it’s ya birthday.” For maximum effect, start a dance circle and watch people break it down. (video)

7.       Prince, “1999”: This song helped spark another phrase that has become synonymous with partying hard: partying “like its 1999.” Which you should totally do tonight. It might not be the end of the century, but “1999’s” groove is perfect for ringing in any new year. (video)

Keep your New Year’s Eve parties going all night long by adding these dance tracks to your party playlist. With such an eclectic selection, all of your guests are sure to enjoy the build up to 2017. Have a happy, healthy and safe New Year!

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