Best Party Songs as I Wanna Dance With Somebody Who Loves Me

Know popular party songs to get people dancing!

As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of party songs. Songs are selected by danceability and popular hits for today’s couples. Besides new and trending, additional lists are grouped by genre to match your taste in music.

The vibe of a good party is participation. You want your guests to crowd the dance floor singing their favorite songs at the top of their lungs.

Vibe Setting

Enjoy a short list of songs that will set the mood for fun. These songs are perfect to be played after the meal but before dancing begins.

• After Hours – Kehlani
• Beautiful Things – Benson Boone
• BIRDS OF A FEATHER – Billie Eilish
• Calm Down – Rema, Selena Gomez
• Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
• Fast Car – Luke Combs
• Flowers – Miley Cyrus
• GOOD DAY – Forrest Frank
• Move – Adam Port
• Paint the Town Red – Doja Cat
• Stumblin’ In – CYRIL

Party Starters

Some guests will be shy and not want to dance. Others are ready to party and will get on the dance floor no matter what. These songs will encourage everyone to get off of their butts and onto the dance floor.

• A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey
• Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – M. Gaye & T. Terrell
• Bye Bye Bye – *NSYNC
• Dance The Night – Dua Lipa
• Dancing Queen – ABBA
• I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
• I’ll Be Around – The Spinners
• Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
• Let the Music Play – Shannon
• Lil Boo Thang – Paul Russell
• My Girl – The Temptations
• Party In the U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
• September – Earth, Wind & Fire
• This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
• Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
• Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
• Your Love – The Outfield
• You’re the First, The Last, My Everything – Barry White

Dancing For Everyone

Discover a wide range of songs that are for all ages. However, you must look over the demographics and ages to determine which are best for each group of wedding guests. These songs are best for the early to middle of the dancing time.

• All Star – Smash Mouth
• Another Night – Real McCoy
• As It Was – Harry Styles
• Austin (Boots Stop Workin’) – Dasha
• Be My Lover – La Bouche
• Blank Space – Taylor Swift
• Came Here For Love – Sigala & Ella Eyre
• Chula – Grupo Firme & Demi Lovato
• Clarity – Zedd feat. Foxes
• Cooler Than Me – Mike Posner
• Danza Kuduro – Don Omar feat. Lucenzo
• Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna
• Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) – Elle King & Miranda Lambert
• Everytime We Touch – Cascada
• Family Affair – Mary J. Blige
• Forever – Chris Brown
• Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit) – Riton, Nightcrawlers
• Gasolina (Dj Buddha Remix) – Daddy Yankee, Lil Jon, Noriega & Pitbull
• Get Down On It – Kool & The Gang
• Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C+C Music Factory
• Head & Heart – Joel Corry feat. MNEK
• High Hopes – Panic! At the Disco
• I Don’t Want To Wait – David Guetta, OneRepublic
• I Had Some Help – Post Malone, Morgan Wallen
• I’m Good (Blue) – David Guetta, Bebe Rexha
• Jerusalema – Master KG feat. Nomcebo Zikode
• Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire
• Miles On It – Marshmello & Kane Brown
• Murder On The Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis-Bextor
• Music Sounds Better With You – Stardust
• My Own Worst Enemy – Lit
• One More Time – Daft Punk
• Pepas – Farruko
• Return of the Mack – Mark Morrison
• Ride Wit Me – Nelly feat. City Spud
• Shake It Off (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift
• Shivers – Ed Sheeran
• Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido – KAROL G
• Sunshine (My Girl) – Wuki
• The Nights – Avicii
• The Way I Are – Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson & D.O.E.
• This Is What You Came For – Calvin Harris & Rihanna
• Thunderstruck – AC/DC
• Timber – Pitbull & Kesha
• Titanium – David Guetta feat. Sia
• Whoomp! There It Is – Tag Team
• Word Up! – Cameo
• Yeah! – USHER feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris

Younger Crowd

A little bit of everything from all genres. These songs are typically saved for later in the event as they could offend older crowds or the young at heart will not relate to them. Use your best judgement but these songs are trending now.

• 360 – Charli XCX
• Basket Case – Green Day
• Blow the Whistle – Too $hort
• California Love – 2Pac feat. Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre
• Candy Shop – 50 Cent
• Freaks – Surf Curse
• Goodies – Ciara feat. Petey Pablo
• HOT TO GO! – Chappell Roan
• Jump Around – House of Pain
• Loving On Me – Jack Harlow
• MILLION DOLLAR BABY – Tommy Richman
• No Diggity – Blackstreet
• No Scrubs – TLC
• Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
• Pony – Ginuwine
• rockstar – Post Malone feat. 21 Savage
• Sandstorm – Darude
• Shake Dat Ass (Twerk Song) – Bossman Dlow
• The Next Episode – Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg
• The Show Goes On – Lupe Fiasco
• Too Close – Next
• We Fly High – Jim Jones
• Welcome to the Black Parade – My Chemical Romance

Song Ideas by Genre

Hip Hop

These are tried and true Hip Hop party songs that everyone will want to dance to.

• “I Like You (A Happier Song)” by Post Malone & Doja Cat (2022)
• “Super Freaky Girl” by Nicki Minaj (2022)
• “First Class” by Jack Harlow (2022)
• “Turn Down for What” by DJ Snake & Lil Jon (2013)
• “Betty (Get Money)” by Yung Gravy (2022)
• “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg (1999)
• “I Like It” by Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin (2018)
• “In Da Club” by 50 Cent (2003)
• “Sweetest Pie” by Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa (2022)
• “INDUSTRY BABY” by Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow (2021)
• “Big Energy” by Latto (2021)
• “Crazy In Love” by Beyoncé (2003)
• “California Love” by 2Pac & Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre (1998)
• “It’s Tricky” Run-DMC (1986)
• “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys (1994)
• “Back That Azz Up” by Juvenile feat. Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh (1998)
• “Lose Control” by Missy Elliott feat. Ciara & Fat Man Scoop
• “THATS WHAT I WANT” by Lil Nas X (2021)
• “ROCKSTAR” DaBaby ft RODDY RICCH (2020)
• “Without Me” by Eminem (2002)

Pop

These pop songs are time-tested for guests to dance all night.

• “Good as Hell” by Lizzo (2016)
• “As It Was” by Harry Styles (2022)
• “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran (2021)
• “Levitating” by Dua Lipa (2020)
• “Unstoppable” by Sia (2016)
• “Left and Right” by Charlie Puth, Jung Kook, BTS (2022)
• “BREAK MY SOUL” by Beyoncé (2022)
• “Señorita” by Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello (2019)
• “Sunroof” by Nicky Youre & dazy (2021)
• “Hold Me Closer” by Elton John & Britney Spears (2022)
• “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” by Lizzo (2022)
• “Bad Habits” by Ed Sheeran (2021)
• “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” by Elton John & Dua Lipa (2021)
• “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift (2014)
• “How Bizarre” by OMC (1997)
• “Stay” by The Kid Laroi, Justin Bieber (2021)
• “Peaches” by Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon (2021)
• “Savage Love” by Jason Derulo & Jawsh 685 (2020)

Rock

These are reliable rock songs for headbangers and will get you singing along.

• “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC (1990)
• “Take on Me” by A-Ha (1985)
• “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey (1981)
• “Beggin'” by Måneskin (2017)
• “Don’t Bring Me Down” by Electric Light Orchestra (1979)
• “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac (1987)
• “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart (1983)
• “Africa” by Toto (1982)
• “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen (1979)
• “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran (1982)
• “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen (1975)
• “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC (1980)
• “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison (1967)
• “good 4 u” by Olivia Rodrigo (2021)
• “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone (1974)
• “What’s Up?” by 4 Non Blondes (1993) (See DJ Miko version too)
• “Freaks” by Surf Curse (2021)
• “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove (2011)

Country

Country music hits to play for all walks of life to test your dance moves.

• “Thank God” by Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown (2022)
• “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” by Cole Swindell (2022)
• “Fancy Like” by Walker Hayes (2021)
• “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker (2013)
• “No Body” by Blake Shelton (2022)
• “Beer With My Friends” by Kenny Chesney & Old Dominion (2022)
• “Like I Love Country Music” by Kane Brown (2022)
• “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts (2006)
• “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019)
• “Happy Anywhere” by Blake Shelton feat. Gwen Stefani (2021)
• “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn (1997)
• “Waking Up Dreaming” by Shania Twain (2022)
• “Sounds Like Something I’d Do” by Drake Milligan (2021)

R&B

These are established R&B tracks to get dancers excited and on the dance floor.

• “Satellite” by Khalid (2022)
• “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd (2019)
• “Under The Influence” by Chris Brown (2019)
• “All She Wanna Do” by John Legend & Saweetie (2022)
• “Respect” by Aretha Franklin (1967)
• “Better Thangs” by Ciara & Summer Walker (2022)
• “Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat feat. SZA (2021)
• “Friends and Family” by Ronald Isley and The Isley Brothers (2021)
• “1999” by Prince (1982)
• “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross (1981)
• “Pony” by Ginuwine (1996)
• “Say So” by Doja Cat (2019)
• “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” by Stevie Wonder (1970)
• “Vegas” by Doja Cat (2022)

Alt Rock

These alternative songs will have dancers jumping up and down and singing their hearts out!

• “Bones” by Imagine Dragons (2022)
• “Sharks” by Imagine Dragons (2022)
• “HandClap” by Fitz & The Tantrums (2016)
• “bad guy” by Billie Eilish (2019)
• “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” by Cage The Elephant (2009)
• “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I (2019)
• “Wild Child” by The Black Keys (2022)
• “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy (2015)
• “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)” by Fall Out Boy (2013)
• “On Top Of The World” by Imagine Dragons (2012)
• “Still Into You” by Paramore (2013)
• “Come with Me Now” by Kongos (2012)
• “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes (2003)

Latin

Latin music has been growing exponentially. These Latin hits will make you want to dance.

• “Pepas” by Farruko (2021)
• “Tití Me Preguntó” by Bad Bunny (2022)
• “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony (2013)
• “Let’s Get Loud” by Jennifer Lopez (1999)
• “Suavemente” by Elvis Crespo (1998)
• “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee (2004)
• “Conga” by Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine (1992)
• “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee (2019)
• “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” by Selena (1995)
• “BIZCOCHITO” by ROSALÍA (2022)
• “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar feat. Lucenzo (2010)
• “Baila Baila Baila (Remix)” by Ozuna, Daddy Yankee & J Balvin (2019)
• “Macarena” by Los Del Rio (1993)
• “Fireball” by Pitbull feat. John Ryan (2014)
• “La Chona” by Los Tucanes De Tijuana (2017)
• “Todo, Todo, Todo” by Daniela Romo (1991)
• “Desesperados” by Chencho Corleone and Rauw Alejandro (2021)

EDM & Dance

Just in the electronic dance music category, you will get your body moving.

• “I’m Good (Blue)” by David Guetta & Bebe Rexha (2022)
• “Numb” by Marshmello x Khalid (2022)
• “Scandalous” by Gryffin & Tinashe (2022)
• “DON’T YOU WORRY” by Black Eyed Peas, Shakira & David Guetta (2022)
• “One Kiss” by Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa (2018)
• “Hot Stuff” by Kygo, Donna Summer (2020)
• “The Motto” by Tiësto & Ava Max (2022)
• “Do It To It” by ACRAZE & Cherish (2021)
• “Higher Love” by Kygo & Whitney Houston (2019)
• “Classic” by Mkto (2014)
• “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers (2013)
• “Wake Me Up” by Avicii (2013)
• “Another Night” by Real McCoy (1995)
• “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C+C Music Factory (1990)
• “The Nights” by Avicii (2014)
• “Jerusalema” by Master KG, Nomcebo Zikode (2020)
• “Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)” by Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman (2021)

Folk

Yes, there are folk hits to consider for your party playlist.

• “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers (2012)
• “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (2009)
• “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show (2004)
• “I Was Born To Love You” by Ray LaMontagne feat. Sierra Ferrell (2022)
• “Lost” by Frank Ocean (2012)

Reggae

These are proven reggae songs to play for any party theme.

1. “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You” by UB40 (1993)
2. “It’s a Party” by Bounty Killer & Free & Nona Hendryx & Cocoa Brovaz (1998)
3. “Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy (1982)
4. “love nwantiti (ah ah ah)” by CKay (2019)
5. “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze (1994)

Christian

Christian music is not only for churchgoers. These popular songs will get dancers dancing.

1. “I’ve Heard About You” by Crowder (2022)
2. “The Goodness” by TobyMac & Blessing Offor (2022)
3. “Nobody” by Casting Crowns feat. Matthew West (2018)
4. “My Jesus” by Anne Wilson (2021)
5. “How Far” by Tasha Layton (2022)

Did I miss one of your favorite dance songs? Please place a comment below with your suggestion.

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