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Hands in the air at the club! For those who want to know hands-up style Western music

When it comes to quintessential club music, it’s got to be Hands Up! With its dynamic rhythms and crowd-lifting builds, this genre makes you throw your hands in the air and dance before you know it.

In this article, we’ll introduce tracks that ignite the dance floor—from timeless anthems that get you hyped to the latest trendsetters.

Know these songs, and you’re guaranteed to have a blast with everyone the next time you hit the club!

Hands in the air at the club! For those who want to know hands-up style Western tracks (11–20)

Let Her Go (DJ Speeder remix)Passenger

Passenger – Here You Go (DJ Speeder HandsUp remix)
Let Her Go (DJ Speeder remix)Passenger

Originally released by Mike Rosenberg, the British singer-songwriter who performs under the name Passenger.

It was used in a Budweiser commercial aired during the 2014 Super Bowl.

This version is a hands-up remix by the Czech DJ, Speedor.

Blue (C. Baumann Remix)Eiffel 65

Eiffel 65 – Blue (C. Baumann Remix) [HANDS UP] | FBM
Blue (C. Baumann Remix)Eiffel 65

A track by the Italian group Eiffel 65, formed by Jeffrey Jey, Maurizio Lobina, and DJ Gabry Ponte.

The group’s name was taken from a computer called “Eiffel.” The vocals were recorded using a system called a vocoder.

This version is a remix by C.

Baumann.

Hot (Andrea Argon Remix)INNA

Inna – Hot (Andrea Argon 2010 Hands-Up Remix)
Hot (Andrea Argon Remix)INNA

Originally released as a single in 2008, this electro house track is by Romanian singer Elena Alexandra Apostoleanu, who performs under the name Inna.

It reached No.

1 on the charts in Romania, Hungary, Portugal, Spain, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

This version is a remix by Italian DJ and producer Andrea Argon.

Rain Over Me (RobR1ver remix)Pitbull

marc anthony feat. pitbull – rain over me ( RobR1ver techno / hands up remix )
Rain Over Me (RobR1ver remix)Pitbull

Originally released as a single in 2011 by American rapper Pitbull.

It’s a collaboration with Latin singer-songwriter Marc Anthony, with production by RedOne.

This version is a hands-up remix by Rob River.

ThunderTimmy Trumpet & Vini Vici

Timmy Trumpet & Vini Vici – Thunder (Official Audio)
ThunderTimmy Trumpet & Vini Vici

Vini Vici, a duo that has gained popularity across various electronic music scenes, starting with psychedelic trance.

Their classic track with Timmy Trumpet, who is not only a trumpet player but also active as an EDM DJ, is “Thunder.” Given that it’s a collaboration between a popular psychedelic trance duo and a top EDM DJ, the result is a highly polished psychedelic trance track that blends both musical styles.

Be sure to check it out.

Raise Your HandsUmmet Ozcan

Ummet Ozcan – Raise Your Hands (Official Video)
Raise Your HandsUmmet Ozcan

He’s a DJ rapidly climbing the rankings.

Even if club-goers don’t know his name, most have probably heard his tracks.

This is a song that makes you want to throw your hands up and jump.

It even hit No.

1 on Beatport, and his rise shows no signs of slowing.

Keep an eye on his future success.

Hands in the air at the club! For those who want to know hands-up style Western songs (21–30)

Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen

Van Halen – Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix) [Official Audio]
Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen

A ridiculously bright synth lead—I’m sure everyone has heard this melody at least once.

It even gets used in commercials from time to time, right? But this version is a remix by Armin van Buuren, known as the prince of trance.

Don’t worry: he’s kept the key hooks intact while giving it a delicious remix treatment.

It features a punchy kick that propels the groovy phrases forward, paired with a driving bassline that uses just the right amount of sidechain to fill the spaces and add momentum.

It’ll get you moving!