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These hidden gems — the "unsung heroes," if you will — make unique additions to your wedding reception playlist.
► "Cupid" — Amy Winehouse
A modern-day version of a wedding classic song.
► "Love On Top (Ted Smooth Remix)" — Beyoncé
What's a wedding without Beyoncé? Leave "Single Ladies" at home, throw on this Ted Smooth remix, and watch your party erupt.
► "Baby I'm Yours" — Breakbot
Nobody says "amour" like the French. This French producer creates a lovely tune about a man madly in love with a woman — "Your wish is my command."
► "Never Stop" — Chilly Gonzales
A nice cocktail hour number with a progressive beat.
► "Da Butt" — E.U.
An old-school line dance number that is anything but cheesy... just ask Spike Lee.
► "Paris (Aeroplane Mix)" — Friendly Fires
This one can be played any time during the wedding. It's light but impactful — "One day we're going to live in Paris, I promise, I'm on it..."
► "November Rain" — Ghetto Blaster Ltd.
A very nice bossa nova rendition of a classic rock n' roll song. This one can be found on the Bossa n' Roses compilation.
► "My Boo" — Ghosttown DJs
For you DJs, this one has a fast BPM, so you can mix into it from a dance track. I could rewind and start this one up all night — it's one of the best drops in hip-hop.
► "I Like The Way (Kissing Game)" — Hi-Five
If you bring back one old-school song this year, make it this one. It's Texas R&B at its finest.
► "Every Day Of The Week" — Jade
The lyrics sum it all up — "When do I want to love you? When am I thinking of you? Every day of the week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, even on Sunday..."
► "Move Your Feet" — Junior Senior
I've seen this song move crowds everywhere from department stores to weddings. It has the perfect combination of soul sounds and dance beats.
► "Love Come Down" — Evelyn "Champagne" King
People like to knock disco because of the "cheese factor," but like all genres, disco has those inescapable gems. This should be next to any Whitney jam.
► "That Could Be Us" — Maino
If the party needs some modern R&B but nothing too played out, this is a good one. It's another love song about a man chasing the girl of his dreams.
► "Honey" — Mariah Carey
Every woman in the building will be belting this one... and the fellas, too — "Mariah, you on fiya..."
► "Maybe So, Maybe No" — Mayer Hawthorne
I'm a big fan of newer soul sounds coming out. Mayer Hawthorne does it right with this one.
► "Holidays" — Miami Horror
This is a nice one when it's time to get the dancing started. I love the lyrics — "I don't know just where you came from, but I need you now."
► "Sunny" — Yambu
Yambu's version of the classic song has fewer vocals and more moving Cuban instrumental melodies. I like to throw this one on during the cocktail hour pre- or post-wedding.
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