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.

New Party Songs to Know

• Now Or Never – Pitbull, Bon Jovi
• Tonight (D.I.Y.A) (Pitbull Remix) – Jax Jones, Jason Derülo & Pitbull feat. Joel Corry
• Squabble Up – Kendrick Lamar
• APT. – ROSE & Bruno Mars
• Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan
• Whatchu Kno About Me – GloRilla & Sexyy Red
• Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan

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

DJs! Plan a Party Playlist by BPM and Key

(Click on the Song, Artist, Key and BPM table columns for sorting)

*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io

Reception Spotify Party Playlist

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

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