New Year’s Eve should be a night to remember. As we prepare ourselves for new resolutions, this is the last night of the year to let loose and ring in the year happily. You know what they say right? Happy new year, happy all year. This is why, most of us want to be closer to our families and friends, and share our joy of a new beginning with them.
So if you, like me, are planning on throwing a party to bring together the people you want to celebrate with, keep in mind that it will take planning. You’ll have ordered the right amount of food, arrange drinks and decorate the house. And the most important part to ensure everyone parties till the wee hours: upbeat music! A tap-worthy New Year’s English & Hindi party songs playlist to keep people on the dance floor and make the girls want to swing – that’s what you’re looking for.
We are giving you a headstart with our New Year’s party playlist with a collection of Hindi, Punjabi and English songs that no one can resist. Mix it up with your favourites and get everyone into the groove before you countdown to midnight with the good ol’ 3-2-1 classic theme song.
Bollywood Party Songs
English Party Songs
Bollywood Party Songs 2019
No matter where you are, Hindi party songs will always get you going. So, in my list of Hindi and Punjabi music, I have included upbeat songs that you just can’t listen to without shaking a leg. Here are some of the best Bollywood party songs to bid goodbye to a fantastic year 2018.
Tareefan – Veere Di Wedding
This sizzling number by Badshah and QARAN has the entire female cast of the movie dancing their hearts out. Don’t be surprised if you find your friends recreating the signature Kareena and Sonam Kapoor’s steps from the video. Watch Here
Lahore – Guru Randhawa, Vee
Guru Randhawa, the man behind the hit Tenu Suit Suit Karda, is owning it with this latest track. Maybe we’ll see this song in a Bollywood movie soon. Watch Here
Bom Diggy Diggy – Zack Knight, Jasmin Walia
Although this song gained a lot of popularity with the release of it in the movie, Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety, it was originally sung by Zack Knight and Jasmin Walia. So if you are adding this song to your playlist, make sure you go with the original track. Watch Here
Patola – Guru Randhawa, Bohemia
Bollywood has a new trend of lifting already successful songs and placing them in their movies, especially when it comes to the Guru Randhawa classics. You might remember Patola from the movie Blackmail starring Irrfan Khan. Watch Here
Cutiepie – Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
If you have a bunch of couples attending your party, you will definitely find them coupling up to sing this song. Watch here
Dil Chori – Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety
The quintessential shaadi song of the year, but it is a great party starter. Adapted from the classic of the same name by Hans Raj Hans, the beats will get you tapping your feet. Watch here
Chhote Chhote Peg – Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety
Play this song closer to midnight when the crowd has already gotten into the groove of the night. It is bound to get everyone up and dancing, plus, shots! Watch here
Ek Do Teen – Baaghi 2
The remake of the Madhuri Dixit classic, this song has some iconic steps that your guests would love to recreate. Watch here
Khalibali – Padmaavat
Who wouldn’t love this track? Ranveer Singh in his crazy avatar is unforgettable. Be prepared for the boys on the dance floor to loose control. Watch here
Nachle Na – Guru Randhawa
Guru Randhawa’s latest track is upbeat and contagious, the kind that gets stuck in your head and plays on loop till you fall asleep. I talk from experience! Watch Here
Urvashi – Yo Yo Honey Singh
The OG track was sung and written by AR Rehman, this version stars Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. Not the best video, but the song is still a good party starter. Watch here
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Kya Baat Ay – Hardy Sandhu
Hardy Sandhu might be the most underrated Punjabi singer at this point. So if you haven’t heard him yet, do it before New Year’s Eve and you’d want him to be featured on your New Year’s Hindi party song playlist. Watch here
Zingaat – Dhadak
Dhadak might not have been the best movie of the year, but this Ishaan Khattar and Janhvi Kapoor track will do the trick. Watch here
Lamberghini – The Doorbeen, Ragini
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone used this track as their entry song at their Banglore reception and the IT couple couldn’t possibly have chosen a better track. Play it once and you’ll see why it’s such a hit right now. Watch here
Patiala Peg – Diljit Dosanjh
Diljit Dosanjh in the house! Bollywood’s favourite chocolate boy and the actor who made his Hindi film industry debut with Udta Punjab is also a brilliant singer. Watch here
Morni Banke – Badhaai Ho
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra starrer Badhaai Ho was a box office success and so is this song is sung by Guru Randhawa and Neha Kakkar. Watch here
Proper Patola – Namaste England
My list seems to have all the songs that Bollywood stole from talented Punjabi singers. Well, not exactly stole, this song gave Diljit Dosanjh the credit for his original and even got Badshah on board. A disappointing movie but a kickass dance number. Watch here
Chalti Hai Kya 9 Se 12 – Judwaa 2
The OG track that Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor danced to back in the first Judwaa, straight out my generation’s childhood, this track is always going to be a favourite dance number. Watch here
Disco Disco – A Gentleman
Siddharth Kapoor can finally dance! This song is catchy and quite the uplifting track when everyone is tired and just wants to shake their hips around a little. Watch here
Aankh Marey – Simmba
Sara Ali Khan and Ranveer Singh’s 2018 release has a track that I am undoubtedly addicted to. It’s fun and full of life, and you can copy the iconic steps from the video! Watch here
English Party Songs
I’ve picked out the best dance songs of the year, from Ariana Grande’s Thank You, Next to Drake’s In My Feelings. Your one-stop guide to begin the countdown on New Year’s eve with these Hollywood party songs!
Lost In Japan – Shawn Mendes, Zedd
The song from Shawn Mendes’ first album broke records on the Top 40 list of Hollywood party songs and this version with Zedd will definitely get you dancing. Watch here
Girls Like You – Maroon 5, Cardi B
Who doesn’t love this song? Adam Levine has the most powerful women in America, including his supermodel wife, Lilly Singh, Ellen DeGeneres, Gal Gadot and Olympian gymnast, Aly Raisman who make appearances in the music video. Watch here
Taki Taki – DJ Snake, Selena Gomez, Ozuna, Cardi B
The loud foot-tapping song that you might hate the first time you listen to it, but will soon learn to love. Watch here
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In My Feelings – Drake
Between the Kiki Challenge that Will Smith began to the video that disappointed most of Drake’s fans, this song is catchy and will definitely get everyone dancing. Watch here
Thank You, Next – Ariana Grande
The song is great and the video is even better! A montage of the best movies with Ariana in the lead is the perfect backdrop for this sassy track. Watch here
One Kiss – Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa has become my favourite artist with songs like New Rules and IDGAF, One Kiss is just another fine example of her talent. And then there’s Calvin Harris. Watch here
The Middle – Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
I spent the first half of 2018 dancing to this song and I would love to ring the year out with this peppy number! Watch here
Finesse (Remix) – Bruno Mars, Cardi B
After this album, 24K Magic won the Grammy this year, Bruno’s Finesse became a crowd favourite. So, you’re sure to get people’s attention with this song. Watch here
Happier – Marshmello, Bastille
Caution: Don’t watch the video because it will make you cry. However, the song is a happy number as most of Marshmello’s tracks are. Watch here
Plain Jane – A$AP
Explicit, yes. But definitely a mood lifter with catchy lyrics that will have all the hip hop lovers singing. Watch here
Better Now – Post Malone
American Rapper Post Malone became a sensation overnight with his unique voice and style. PS Check out Stay from the same album, Beerbongs & Bentleys. Watch here
Ocean – Martin Garrix, Khalid
A bit of a slow number, this one is for the couples who want to move and grind on the dance floor. Watch here
Youngblood – 5 Seconds Of Summer
The kind of song that seems vaguely familiar when you hear it for the first time. And it will definitely last in your playlist long after the party is over. Watch here
Jonas Blue – Rise ft. Jack & Jack
An easy breezy song that will connect with you no matter which genre you prefer and will most definitely be played many times during the night. Watch here
Flames – David Guetta & Sia
This is the song your guests will be grooving to once they are all tired and sitting on the couch, plus Sia’s voice is magical as ever. Watch here
Friends – Marshmello & Anne-Marie
A fun song on friendship that will get all your BFFs up and about. Sassy, quirky and a fine example of two creative artists coming together to create a viral track. Watch here
Sicko Mode – Travis Scott, Drake
Drake has his ‘feelings’ on in this song and he sounds like a dream. This one is for all the girls out there who can’t deal with how cute Drake is. Watch here
Call Out My Name – The Weeknd
The ideal song for him to sing after his breakup with Selena Gomez, and definitely a number to play in the beginning when your guests are just coming in. Watch here
God Is A Woman – Ariana Grande
All hail Ariana Grande for finally singing what every feminist was secretly thinking. Love the song, the vibe, and the spot-on lyrics. Watch here
Mine – Bazzi
My Saturday night jam for sure! This song is the best thing to groove to when you’re at the peak of your dance performance and need to slow it down for a few minutes. Too specific? I speak from experience. Watch here
Play, dance, repeat and make your party a hit! Happy New Year!
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