First up on our look back at our NSC history (FYI - WLSC entries aren't included in this look back), we push play on our ten favourite Dance-Pop bangers. This group is i
n honour of the retired legendary nations that paved the way for our Pot 1 sound, including our perennial faves Zaprya and Pigeon Island.
Let me know what you think of my Top 10 choices - not gonna lie, it was insanely hard to narrow this category down, but reckon I'm happy with the choices overall! Have I missed any of your Dance-Pop faves from my history?
Moisantia Anniversary - Top Dance-Pop Playlist:
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Dinah Nah - Taste Your Love
NSC 150 - 9th in Final
Our "re-debut" was an amazingly perfect summary of our sound and is still the entry that I spend hours listening to. That chorus drop - seriously, I doubt there will ever be a more perfect representation of the kind of Dance-Pop song that pushes all my buttons
Misha B - Home Run (Kat Crazy Remix)
NSC 99 - 14th in Semi-Final
I remember at the time this one got some great feedback with a real feeling of "the one that got away" when in DNQ'd. It still slaps hard!
Conor Maynard - Animal (Wideboyz Remix)
NSC 93 - 16th in Final
Aww our first step into the world of NSC, and despite being very "of its era" with that early-mid 2010s EDM sound, I'd still rip up the floor if this one ever came on!
Kylie Minogue - Your Disco Needs You
NSC 104 - 25th in Final
"Spinning Around" and "On A Night Like This" with have grabbed the chart plaudits, but true Kylie fans knew this one was the classic from that album. The first song I remember hearing in the first ever gay bar I went to in my now hometown Glasgow, so special memories...
RAYE - Black Mascara
NSC 209 - 3rd in Final
A real instant hit for me when I first heard it on the radio. Immediately taken by the hypnotic beats and dreamy chanting from Raye - and grabbed me my most recent Top 3 to boot!
HYRA - REM (No Sleep)
NSC 219 - 12th in Semi-Final
As an enormous Ava Max fan, finding HYRA was so special and this track is just a slice of melodic Dance-Pop perfection! It's probably the biggest DNQ disappointment I've ever had in the contest.
KSHMR feat. KARRA - The World We Left Behind
NSC 212 - 10th in Final
So proud to have this one in my history, proving that Dance-Pop can have heart, soul and true emotion. The ethnic themes through this really keep me coming back for more - KSHMR is firmly on my list of "must-see" acts.
KEiiNO - Praying
NSC 171 - 9th in Final
It should be no shock that these guys would feature on this list (hi avatar!) - and I was mega-proud that this little Spirit In The Sky follow-up grabbed my a Top 10. Still not over the 2021 NMGP result though... Mega fear of a repeat in 2024, my old heart can't take it!
Joel Corry x MNEK - Head & Heart
NSC 184 - 6th in Final
The very essence of UK pop house - MNEK's powerhouse vocals just send this track soaring and keep me coming back for more. One of my many many 6th place finishes!
Little Big - Hypnodancer
NSC 182 - 2nd in Final
So much better than Uno, and was very lucky to register it in time for that edition. My only runner-up - so yeah, this one is special for sure! Will hopefully see it performed live whenever they can sort out their visas and reschedule their UK dates