How Sharam Turned “Party All the Time” Into a Generational Banger

The famous “Party All the Time” track was originally made by Eddie Murphy, but the version you hear in clubs today comes from Grammy-winning producer and DJ Sharam, one half of Deep Dish.

Eddie Murphy’s original release in 1985 was already a hit in its own right, blending pop and funk with a sound that stood out at the time. Decades later, it still holds weight, pulling in over 88 million streams and popping up across pop culture, from TV shows like Scrubs and Glee to the soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto V. It is one of those records that never really left.

Then came Sharam’s version. In 2006, he flipped the track into “PATT (Party All the Time),” taking Murphy’s vocals and placing them into a club setting. Instead of treating it like a novelty, he reshaped it into something DJs could actually build a set around. The groove was deeper, the structure more focused, and the energy designed for late night rooms. It did not feel like a throwback, it felt current.

The record took off quickly, topping charts in the UK charts and becoming a staple in clubs across the world. Even now, it still finds its way into sets, sitting comfortably alongside newer records without losing its impact. Today, Sharam’s version has over five million streams and continues to be part of the culture.

What makes it stand out is how it bridges generations. It takes a well known vocal and gives it a second life, introducing it to people who may have never heard the original. For many younger listeners, the Sharam version is the version.

That influence is still being felt today. A newer take by Layton Giordani, Adam Beyer, and Green Velvet brings the track into a heavier techno space, and it has already pulled in over 20 million streams. It is another example of how strong the foundation of the record is, and how easily it can evolve while still keeping its identity intact.

From Eddie Murphy’s original to Sharam’s club ready version, and now into a new era of techno reinterpretations, “Party All the Time” has managed to stay present across decades. It is rare for a track to keep resurfacing like this, and even rarer for each version to hold its own.