Party to Go
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MTV
Party To Go is a series of dance
music albums released by Tommy Boy Records
from 1991 to 2001. The first album in the series was titled Club MTV Party To Go Volume One and the only release to have 'Club' in its title. The albums were numbered up to Volume 10
. After Volume 10, MTV Party to Go Platinum Mix
was released containing past songs from the series. The next several releases in the series used the years (98
, 99
, 2000
) in the title instead of volume numbers. MTV Party to Go Remixed
was the last release of the series in 2001. A portion of the proceeds from the Party To Go series was donated to the AMC Cancer Research Center http://www.amc.org.
Volumes 1 and 2 were also released as DVDs featuring the music videos of the songs from their CD counterparts in the same sequences.
Volumes 1 through 6 of the series each featured at least one remix
produced by the Ultimix remix service, a subscription-based company that produces and distributes special remixes of current hits exclusively to qualified disc jockeys
, who adhere to their terms of service
. All rights are reserved by the original artists and labels, and therefore may give exclusive permission for their Ultimix version to appear on compilations. As a result, the Party To Go compilations were the only true means which the general public can obtain those specific Ultimix versions.
In their original forms, many Ultimix remixes featured heavy use of sampling
. To avoid additional royalties
and legal issues involving other artists associated with the samples, these were often edited out before being included on the Party To Go compilations.
MTV Party to Go Remixed
was continuously mixed by Barry Harris
and Chris Cox
, better known as the remixing duo Thunderpuss
.
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
Party To Go is a series of dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
music albums released by Tommy Boy Records
Tommy Boy Records
Tommy Boy Entertainment is an independent record label started in 1981 by Tom Silverman.-History:...
from 1991 to 2001. The first album in the series was titled Club MTV Party To Go Volume One and the only release to have 'Club' in its title. The albums were numbered up to Volume 10
MTV Party to Go 10
MTV Party To Go volume 10 was the tenth album in the MTV Party To Go series. The album was certified Gold on 1/2/1997 by the RIAA.- Track listing :# This Is Your Night – Amber# Do You Miss Me? – Jocelyn Enriquez...
. After Volume 10, MTV Party to Go Platinum Mix
MTV Party to Go Platinum Mix
MTV Party To Go Platinum Mix was the twelfth album in the MTV Party To Go series. The majority of songs on this album have appeared on previous volumes of the Party To Go series.-Track listing:#California Love – 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre...
was released containing past songs from the series. The next several releases in the series used the years (98
MTV Party to Go 1998
MTV Party To Go '98 was the eleventh album in the MTV Party To Go series. The album was certified Gold on 2/23/1998 by the RIAA.- Track listing :# Not Tonight – Lil’ Kim...
, 99
MTV Party to Go 1999
MTV Party To Go ‘99 was the thirteenth album in the MTV Party To Go series. The album was certified Gold on 2/24/1999 by the RIAA.- Track listing :# No, No, No Part 2 – Destiny's Child featuring Wyclef Jean...
, 2000
MTV Party to Go 2000
-Track listing:#Everybody – Backstreet Boys#Here We Go – 'N Sync#Crush – Jennifer Paige#How Do I Live -Track listing:#Everybody (Backstreet's Back) – Backstreet Boys#Here We Go – 'N Sync#Crush (Strobe's Deeply Crushed Mix) – Jennifer Paige#How Do I Live -Track listing:#Everybody (Backstreet's...
) in the title instead of volume numbers. MTV Party to Go Remixed
MTV Party to Go Remixed
MTV Party To Go Remixed was the fifteenth and final album in the MTV Party To Go series.-Track listing:#Daylight - New Life Crisis#Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely - Backstreet Boys...
was the last release of the series in 2001. A portion of the proceeds from the Party To Go series was donated to the AMC Cancer Research Center http://www.amc.org.
Volumes 1 and 2 were also released as DVDs featuring the music videos of the songs from their CD counterparts in the same sequences.
Volumes 1 through 6 of the series each featured at least one remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
produced by the Ultimix remix service, a subscription-based company that produces and distributes special remixes of current hits exclusively to qualified disc jockeys
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
, who adhere to their terms of service
Terms of service
Terms of service are rules which one must agree to abide by in order to use a service. Unless in violation of consumer protection laws, such terms are usually legally binding...
. All rights are reserved by the original artists and labels, and therefore may give exclusive permission for their Ultimix version to appear on compilations. As a result, the Party To Go compilations were the only true means which the general public can obtain those specific Ultimix versions.
In their original forms, many Ultimix remixes featured heavy use of sampling
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
. To avoid additional royalties
Royalties
Royalties are usage-based payments made by one party to another for the right to ongoing use of an asset, sometimes an intellectual property...
and legal issues involving other artists associated with the samples, these were often edited out before being included on the Party To Go compilations.
MTV Party to Go Remixed
MTV Party to Go Remixed
MTV Party To Go Remixed was the fifteenth and final album in the MTV Party To Go series.-Track listing:#Daylight - New Life Crisis#Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely - Backstreet Boys...
was continuously mixed by Barry Harris
Barry Harris (DJ)
Barry Harris is a Canadian composer, artist, producer, musician, remixer & DJ. He created the band Kon Kan , who had worldwide top 5 success with "I Beg Your Pardon'. Initially issued on Toronto Indy label Revolving Records, was quickly discovered and signed by Atlantic Records U.S...
and Chris Cox
Chris Cox (DJ)
Chris Cox is a dance music producer, remixer, and DJ from USA and has worked on over 400 records. He has had a total of 40 Billboard dance chart number ones as part of the hitmaking remix team Thunderpuss, and others with Pusaka and as a solo artist. He was nominated for a Grammy in 2004 for his...
, better known as the remixing duo Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss
Thunderpuss was the remix/productionteam of music producers Barry Harris and Chris Cox. Harris had previously worked as part of several music groups including Kon Kan, Top Kat, Killer Bunnies and Outta Control and had also released several singles himself...
.