BackSpin: Electro House Classics & Other Millennial Dance Hits Volume 1 [Updated]0: 2011 — 2012

2025-08-10

In preparation for the release of the third and final volume, BackSpin [2011—2012] Volume 10 has been refreshed to include the Bodybangers remix of “Mr. Saxobeat” by Alexandra Stan. While the track only saw moderate success in the United States—peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching #4 on the Dance Airplay chart—it became a massive hit across Europe, topping charts in multiple countries and solidifying Stan’s breakout moment. As promised, Party Favorz is back with Volume 2 of our Bac...

In preparation for the release of the third and final volume, BackSpin [2011—2012] Volume 10 has been refreshed to include the Bodybangers remix of “Mr. Saxobeat” by Alexandra Stan. While the track only saw moderate success in the United States—peaking at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching #4 on the Dance Airplay chart—it became a massive hit across Europe, topping charts in multiple countries and solidifying Stan’s breakout moment.

As promised, Party Favorz is back with Volume 2 of our BackSpin series, featuring the biggest Electro House hits and dance anthems from 2011–2012.

If you’ve landed here because you were searching for 2010s EDM classics or simply feeling nostalgic for those nights when you were young, fearless, and living for the weekend, you’re in the right place. BackSpin is all about revisiting the most iconic club hits from any given year in the Millennium. We’ve been moving chronologically—starting from 1999—highlighting the tracks that owned the dancefloor and the DJs who made them global sensations.

While 2011 and 2012 might not seem that far back, life has changed for many of us. Careers, families, and unexpected twists have reshaped our worlds, but these dance music time capsules can transport you right back to your prime. Whether you were tearing it up in Ibiza, sweating it out at a packed festival, or dancing until sunrise at your favorite club, these songs hit like a rush of pure adrenaline.

This era marked the peak of the EDM boom. David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, and Tiësto weren’t just DJs (amongst countless others)—they were architects of the modern EDM sound. Listening to their early 2010s work in past BackSpin volumes reveals the transition from expansive, multi-drop anthems that built anticipation for minutes, to today’s shorter, high-impact remixes designed to hook listeners instantly. Streaming culture rewards the quick hit, but back then, it was all about the journey from the first beat to the final drop.

These tracks aren’t just songs—they’re snapshots of the 2011–2012 club scene. They capture the moment when Electro House ruled festivals, dominated radio, and blurred the lines between underground cool and mainstream fame. You’ll hear remixes that still hold up, hooks that still get stuck in your head, and beats that could still pack a dancefloor in seconds.

We could talk about this period—and the broader history of EDM and House Music—forever, but the best way to understand its magic is to listen . So, turn it up, get lost in the rhythm, and relive the energy of 2011 and 2012 all over again.

Expect Volumes 11 and 12 from this period to drop in early to mid-September, bringing even more EDM favorites and club classics from the era.

While the BackSpin series spotlights key two-year periods in dance music culture, it’s by no means the full story. For a deeper year-by-year look, check out our Top Dance Songs of the Year category, where we feature the biggest dance songs from 1996 to today. You’ll also find an extensive back catalog of genre-specific sets under our Dance Classics section, including ’70s & ’80s Disco Classics, ’80s Dance, ’90s House Music Classics, Trance Classics, Eurodance Classics, Gay Anthems, and more. It’s a complete journey through the beats that shaped the dancefloor across decades.

Until the next time...ENJOY!

Album : BackSpin [2011 — 2012] Volume 10
Genre : Electro House, Funky House, Progress House
Year : 2025
Total Time : 2:36:58