As promised, Party Favorz is back with volume 2 of the 2022 edition of Gay Anthems For A New Generation and this set is on FIRE!
All the big gay anthems you'd expect in a comprehensive series like this are here along with long forgotten treasures from the past 12 or so years. I spent most of my morning going through this release with a fine tooth comb to ensure it was tight and flowed like butter.
I also believe that by the time the 3rd volume drops later this next week, you will want for not as every aspect of gay life has been covered in this time capsule that honors our past and present.
I would like to add another sub-category of the gay anthem list that wasn't included in the original post: teenage angst. While growing up gay has become more accepting and easier for teens, in many parts of the country (or even world) — it's still repressive. We all remember our years in high school when you just didn't come out for fear of being ostrasized or bullied or maybe you had a crush on your very straight best friend. There are a few songs in this set that touch on teenage angst, longing and anger. After watching the latest season of "Stranger Things" on Netflix and hearing "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush on repeat — it really go me thinking about the music I gravitated towards that gave me solace. It was if I was the only one that knew about Kate Bush and she belonged to and spoke to me and only me. She was later replaced by Sinead O'Connor with the release of the "Lion and the Cobra." Before all this was the Pretenders debut album."
In the millennium, Emo became the standard bearer for angst-ridden teens. While you don't have to be gay to feel the isolation or depression that comes with this age group — being gay only compounded the social anxieties and the need to be accepted by your peers. I specifically want to dedicate this set to those kids and I assure you that it does in fact get better. Mind you, not perfect but much much better.
I realize gay pride events have already kicked off so I'll be sure to drop the final volume around Thursday so everyone can get their gay on. There won't be an official Gay Pride release this year for the circuit boys but it will be rolled into part 1 of the 2022 Summer Edition. I've been promising our straight allies that new music is coming and I plan on sticking to that promise.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Album: Gay Anthems for a New Generation 2022 Vol. 2
Genre: Dance, House, NuDisco, Gay Anthems
Year: 2022
Total Time: 04:32:13
1. Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A. (Cahill Club Mix)
2. Rihanna - We Found Love (Calvin Harris Extened Mix)
3. Katy Perry - Firework (Jump Smokers Extended Mix)
4. Troye Sivan - My My My (Barry Harris Mix)
5. Andra Day - Rise Up (Barry Harris Anthem Club Mix)
6. The Weather Girls - It's Raining Men (Barry Harris Refresh 2018 Mix)
7. La Roux - Bulletproof (Barry Harris 2018 Edit Mix)
8. Icona Pop feat. Charli XCX - I Love It (Cobra Starship Remix)
9. Todrick Hall - Nails Hair Hips Heels (Barry Harris Club Mix)
10. Madonna - Vogue (Division 4 Extended Mix)
11. Diana Ross - Love Hangover (Dirty Disco Classic Tribute Remix)
12. John Summit & Guz - Thin Line (Extended Mix)
13. Jennifer Lopez - Waiting For Tonight (Jamie Williams Remix)
14. Harry Styles - Adore You (J Bruus Remix)
15. The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk - I Feel It Coming (Cosmic Dawn Remix)
16. Doja Cat - Say So (Division 4 & Matt Consola Club Remix)
17. Whitney Houston x Joel Corry, RAYE & David Guetta - I Wanna Dance With Somebody Bed (Wilki-G Mashup)
18. Belinda Carlisle vs. Jack Wins - Heaven Is A Place On Earth (Andrew Marks Yes! Edit)
19. Ancalima & Tom Franke - Better Off Alone (Sean Finn Remix)
20. Armin Van Buuren feat. Nadia Ali - Feels So Good (Armin Van Buuren Club Mix)
21. Alexis Jordan - Happiness (Dave Audé Club Mix)
22. Ultra Naté - Free (Olive Oil Remix)
23. Cher - Believe (Yastreb Remix)
24. Sam Smith - I Feel Love (Original Mix)
25. Lil Nas X vs. Purple Disco Machine & Jax Jones - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) (Fragile Future Edit)
26. Purple Disco Machine - Dished (Male Stripper) (Extended Mix)
27. First Choice - Let No Man Put Asunder (Block & Crown x Paul Parsons Mix)
28. Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over (David Michael vs. Almighty 2K20 Pride Remix)
29. Sia - Alive (Cahill Remix)
30. Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire (Division 4 Extended Mix)
31. Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch - Sweet Nothing (Extended Mix)
32. Wynter Gordon - Dirty Talk (Damian Harrison Remix)
33. Years & Years - Desire (Division 4 Club Mix)
34. Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next (Division 4 & Matt Consola Remix)
35. Janelle Monae - Make Me Feel (EDX Dubai Skyline Extended Mix)
36. Katy Perry - Peacock (Reynaldo Klawa Club Remix)
37. Will.I.Am feat. Britney Spears - Scream & Shout (DJ Intro - DJ Outro 2 Dirty)
38. Soft Cell - Tainted Love (Freejak Remix)
39. Goodbye (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Radio Edit)
40. Kristinia DeBarge - Goodbye (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Club)
41. Tears For Fears - Shout (Block & Crown x Paul Parsons Mix)
42. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Charlie Lane Remix)
43. Yazoo - Don't Go (MANDEE Remix)
44. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff (Vicetone Original Mix)
45. Erika Jayne - One Hot Pleasure (Extended Mix)
46. 49ers X Bootmasters X BK Duke - Touch Me (Extended Mix)
47. Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way (Tommer Mizrahi Remix)
48. Shouse vs. Bronski Beat vs. Mike Westwood - Love Tonight In Smalltown Car (Luke Db Mash Bootleg Mix)
49. Shannon - Let The Music Play (DJ Pantelis Remix)
50. Meduza x Becky Hill x GOODBOYS - Lose Control (Charlie Lane & Ethan James Remix)
51. Nick Fiorucci, Chris Marina & Benny Camaro - Smalltown Boy (Original Mix)
52. LittGloss - Milkshake (Extended Mix)
53. Kiesza - Hideaway (Extended Mix)
54. Camila Cabello - Crying In The Club (Steve Smart Club Mix)
55. Tove Lo - Habits (Stay High) (Division 4 Radio Edit)
56. Gayle x Joel Corry - abcdefu x Lonely (Adam b Edit)
57. Ke$ha - We R Who We R (Justin Sane Remix)
58. Kylie Minogue - All The Lovers (Wawa & MMB Anthem Mix)
59. Anjulie - Boom (Mike Rizzo Funk Generation Extended Mix)
60. Disclosure feat. Sam Smith - Latch (Norman Doray Remix)
61. Cyndi Lauper - True Colors (LORD Remix)
62. Lily Allen - Fuck You (Quads Hands Up Remix)