The Ultimate List of Electronic Music Dance Songs
A comprehensive list of the best electronic dance songs to get you moving on the dance floor.
Introduction
Dance music is one of the most popular genres of electronic music. It is characterized by a strong beat and often contains elements of pop, house, techno, trance, and hip hop. Dance music is often played in nightclubs, at parties, and at festivals. It can also be heard on the radio and in movies.
The 1990s
The 1990s was a decade of incredible music. This list of electronic music dance songs is a compilation of some of the best tracks of the era. From The Prodigy to The chemical Brothers, these songs will get you up and dancing.
The Chemical Brothers – “Setting Sun”
The Chemical Brothers are an English electronic music duo composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, originating in Manchester in 1989. Along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, and other acts, they are credited with helping to bring about the big beat genre.”Setting Sun” is a song by The Chemical Brothers, featuring Noel Gallagher on lead vocals. It was released as a single in October 1996 and peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart.
The Prodigy – “Smack My Bitch Up”
The Prodigy’s “Smack My Bitch Up” is one of the most famous electronic music songs of all time, and for good reason. The song was released in 1997 and quickly became a club anthem thanks to its catchy hook, thumping bassline, and edgy lyrics. The song caused controversy due to its suggestive lyrics and violent music video, but that only made it more popular. “Smack My Bitch Up” is a classic electronic dance song that is sure to get you moving.
Fatboy Slim – “Praise You”
This track became an instant classic when it was released in 1998, spending five weeks at the top of the UK charts. It was also a big hit in the US, reaching number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track samples the hook from the 1966 arrangement of “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free” by Nina Simone.
Daft Punk – “Around the World”
Daft Punk’s “Around the World” is a French electronic dance song released in 1997. The song features a repeated hook of the phrase “around the world” in various languages. The song was extremely popular, reaching number one in several countries and becoming one of Daft Punk’s signature songs.
The Crystal Method – “Busy Child”
The Crystal Method is an American electronic music duo from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 1993 by Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland. The duo’s music has featured on numerous soundtracks for TV shows and movies. “Busy Child” was their first single to be released, in 1997. It peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the highest-charting single by an electronic band at that time.
The 2000s
Basement Jaxx – “Where’s Your Head At?”
An electronic dance classic from the early 2000s, “Where’s Your Head At?” by Basement Jaxx is a perfect example of the genre. The song starts with a simple, catchy beat that gets the listener moving, followed by a series of complex electronic sounds that keep the track interesting. The lyrics are nonsensical, but that doesn’t matter when the music is this good.
LCD Soundsystem – “Daft Punk Is Playing at My House”
This song is one of the most instantly recognizable from the LCD Soundsystem catalog, and for good reason. The electro-disco groove is impossible to resist, and the lyrics are a New York love letter to the French electronic duo that defined an entire genre.
Justice – “D.A.N.C.E.”
If ever a song were made for getting asses shaking on the dance floor, it’s this one. The lead single from Justice’s 2007 debut †, “D.A.N.C.E.” is a proper house banger that finds its strength in its simplicity. With a hook so catchy it’s impossible to forget and a beat that makes you want to move, this is one of those songs that just begs to be played loud and dance to with abandon.
Soulwax – “NY Excuse”
Belgian brothers Soulwax, made up of David and Stephen Dewaele, are known for their inventive and often rebellious take on electronic dance music. “NY Excuse” is a perfect example of their unique style, which draws from a variety of genres including house, techno, and disco. The track was released in 2004 on their album Any Minute Now and quickly became a dancefloor favorite.
MSTRKRFT – “Heartbreaker”
MSTRKRFT’s “Heartbreaker” is one of the most stand-out tracks of the 2000s, and features guest vocals from John Legend. The song was released in 2006 as part of MSTRKRFT’s debut album, The Looks, and quickly rose to popularity. “Heartbreaker” remains one of the band’s most well-known songs, and has been used in multiple television shows and films.
The 2010s
2010 was an important year for electronic dance music. It was the year that Skrillex released his first EP, “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites”. The EP was a commercial and critical success, and it helped to popularize the dubstep genre. 2010 was also the year that the electronic music festival, Ultra Music Festival, was founded.
Disclosure – “Latch”
“Latch” is a song by English electronic music duo Disclosure, featuring vocals from Sam Smith. It was released on 8 October 2012 as the second single from their debut studio album, Settle (2013). The song peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart in October 2012. In January 2014, “Latch” climbed to number seven following a performance by Smith on Saturday Night Live.
“Latch” is a deep house and garage-influenced song with electronica influences. The song’s main instrumentation consists of a resonant piano melody and plunky bass line. The song also features Disclosure’s signature skittering garage drums and syncopated breakdowns. Additionally, there are several samples of voices throughout the song, including a pitch-shifted male voice that says “Nobody gets me like you do”, which is pitch-shifted to sound like a female voice.
The lyrics of “Latch” revolve around themes of seduction and unrequited love, with Smith singing about being unable to control his emotions towards an unspecified person. Upon its release, “Latch” was widely praised by music critics, who complimented its production and Smith’s vocal performance. Several critics also lauded the song as one of the best tracks on Settle. The song won Best Dance Recording at the 56th Grammy Awards in 2014, making it Disclosure’s first Grammy win and Smith’s second after he won for his featured role on Naughty Boy’s “La La La”.
Duke Dumont – “Need U (100%)”
Duke Dumont’s “Need U (100%)” was one of the most seminal dance tracks of the 2010s. The trackOLD was Dumont’s breakout hit, reaching number one in the United Kingdom and becoming a sleeper success in the United States, where it peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Need U (100%)” was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
Calvin Harris – “Summer”
“Summer” is a song by Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris, released on 14 March 2014 as the second single from his fourth studio album, Motion (2014). “Summer” peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, giving Harris his ninth UK number-one single. The song became his second solo single to top the charts in the United States, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for six non-consecutive weeks.
The song’s accompanying music video was directed by Emil Nava and premiered on 6 May 2014. The video features Harris in various outdoor summer activities with associated visual effects. In May 2014, the song topped the Dance Club Songs and Rhythmic songs in the United States, making it Harris’ first US number one on both charts.
Avicii – “Wake Me Up”
“Wake Me Up” is a song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, released as the lead single from his debut studio album True, released on CD and cassette by PRMD Music and Universal Music Group’s Island Records on 17 June 2013. The song was written by Avicii, Mike Einziger of American rock band Incubus, and Ali Tamposi. It features vocals by American soul singer Aloe Blacc. The single peaked at number one in more than 20 countries including the United Kingdom, where it became the fastest-selling dance track of all time selling 490,000 copies in its first week.
“Wake Me Up” is a dance-pop, electronic dance and folktronica song with house influences. The track features cancer survivor Aloe Blacc singing about waking up feeling alive against an electronic backdrop created by Avicii that received a mixed response from critics; some complimented its mixing of genres while others criticise its attempt to “mimic folk music with synthesizers”. Commercially, the song was an instant success upon release. In the United Kingdom, it became Avicii’s first number-one single on the UK Singles Chart in early August 2013 – where it stayed for three weeks – and peaked at number four on the UK Dance Chart. In September 2013, it also became Avicii’s first number one on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs chart where it stayed for two weeks becoming only the fourth dance song to ever top both charts simultaneously. Internationally, “Wake Me Up” topped the charts in more than 20 countries including Australia, Canada Goose (clothing), France, Germany Columbia Sportswear Company , Italy Sony Corporation , Spain zara , Sweden Customer service , Switzerland
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The Chainsmokers – “Closer”
“Closer” is a song by American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers, featuring American singer Halsey. It was released on July 29, 2016, through Disruptor Records and Columbia Records. The song was written by Andrew Taggart, Ashley Frangipane, Shaun Frank and Isaac Slade, with the production handled by the Chainsmokers. Musically, “Closer” is an EDM song with a “retro feel” that contains influence from several genres such as synth-pop and new wave. Halsey’s vocals feature “breathiness” with some raspiness that are complemented by sound effects like whistles and heavy bass. Lyrically, it contains a theme of unrequited love and nostalgia.
The song was first released in the US on July 28, 2016, before being released worldwide the next day. Upon release, “Closer” became both the Chainsmokers’ and Halsey’s first number one single on the US Billboard Hot 100. Halsey’s previous feature on Justin Bieber’s 2016 single “Cold Water” also topped the Hot 100 chart making her the only artist in history to have her first two top 10 songs as a featured artist both reach number one; she is also the first woman to achieve this feat since Meghan Trainor in 2015. It remained at number one for 12 consecutive weeks (tying with “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men for the longest running number-one lead single of all time) until being dethroned by Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles”. It became both The Chainsmokers’ and Halsey’s longest-charting single in Canada and New Zealand as well as The Chainsmokers’ longest-charting song in Australia.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the electronic music dance scene is truly a global phenomenon. With new genres and sub-genres popping up every day, it can be hard to keep track of them all. This list is a great starting point for anyone looking to get into the genre, or for anyone who just wants to find some new music to dance to. No matter what your taste in music is, there’s sure to be something on this list that will get you moving. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to groove!
