25 Must Play Dance Songs from 2015

Reflecting back on 2015 Dance songs and looking over songs that I personally played heavily that were popular then. I have carefully created a list that I am sure that will take you back to a recent time not to long ago. Some of these songs might have been “warmers” meaning used in a warm up the dance floor, or a warm up set early in the night right before the dance floor was ready for prime time! 

1. “Lean On” – Major Lazer & DJ Snake ft. MØ: An infectious, upbeat dancehall and EDM fusion with a catchy chorus.

2. “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars: A funk-pop jam that combines throwback grooves with modern production, featuring Bruno Mars’ soulful vocals.

3. “Want to Want Me” – Jason Derulo: A fun, high-energy pop song with a catchy hook and a driving beat.

4. “Sugar” – Maroon 5: A fun, pop-rock song with a funky, danceable beat and a catchy chorus. A song that continues to dominate cake cutting songs at weddings. But also a great warmer song.

5. “Can’t Feel My Face” – The Weeknd: A funky, disco-influenced pop song with a catchy chorus and Michael Jackson-esque vocals.

6. “Where Are Ü Now” – Skrillex and Diplo ft. Justin Bieber: A moody, atmospheric EDM track with Justin Bieber’s vocals and a drop that will get you moving.

7. “Shut Up and Dance” – Walk the Moon: A fun, energetic indie-pop song with an upbeat melody and catchy hook.

8. “Cool for the Summer” – Demi Lovato: A high-energy dance-pop song with a catchy chorus and pulsing beat.

9. “Good for You” – Selena Gomez ft. A$AP Rocky: A sultry, slow-burning R&B song with a sexy beat and Selena’s sultry vocals.

10. “Cheerleader” – OMI: An upbeat, reggae-influenced pop song with a catchy hook and infectious beat.

11. “How Deep Is Your Love” – Calvin Harris & Disciples: A deep house track with an infectious melody and a driving beat.

12. “Sorry” – Justin Bieber: A pop song with a tropical house influence, catchy chorus, and Justin’s smooth vocals.

13. “Worth It” – Fifth Harmony ft. Kid Ink: A sassy, upbeat pop song with a catchy hook and driving beat.

14. “Love Me Like You Do” – Ellie Goulding: A romantic pop song with soaring vocals and a pulsing beat.

15. “Levels” – Nick Jonas: A funky, upbeat pop song with an infectious chorus and catchy hook.

16. “The Hills” – The Weeknd: A moody, atmospheric R&B song with a driving beat and haunting vocals.

17. “The Nights” – Avicii: An upbeat, feel-good EDM song with a catchy chorus and inspirational lyrics.

18. “Stitches” – Shawn Mendes: A heartbreak pop ballad with a catchy hook and driving beat.

19. “Here” – Alessia Cara: A moody, introspective pop song with a catchy chorus and Alessia’s soulful vocals.

20. “Bang My Head” – David Guetta ft. Sia and Fetty Wap: A high-energy dance track with Sia’s soaring vocals and Fetty Wap’s distinctive sound.

21. “Cake by the Ocean” – DNCE: A funky, upbeat pop song with a catchy chorus and driving beat.

22. “Locked Away” – R. City ft. Adam Levine: A romantic pop song with a catchy chorus and R. City’s smooth vocals.

23. “Ex’s & Oh’s” – Elle King: A bluesy, rock-influenced pop song with a catchy hook and infectious beat.

24. “Drag Me Down” – One Direction: A high-energy pop song with a catchy chorus and driving beat.

25. “Stay” – Kygo ft. Maty Noyes: A tropical house vibes with strong EDM vibes, the beat just has warm happy feeling to it, and easy to start moving to, best used as part of a warm up set, or warm up the dance floor.