The Best Ibiza Anthems from 2020-2025
From a pandemic pause to a roaring revival, Ibiza’s 2020–2025 era produced a new generation of club anthems that defined the island’s resilience and party spirit. Even when dancefloors fell silent in 2020, tracks emerged that would later shake the White Isle once the clubs reopened. By 2022, Ibiza was back in full swing – and with it came songs that swept through beach bars, superclubs, and after-hours alike. Here are ten of the biggest Ibiza anthems of this period – tunes that achieved massive popularity both on the island and globally, each with its own story of when and how it ignited Ibiza’s crowds. How many of these contemporary classics have soundtracked your Balearic nights?
“Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing)” – Fred again.. & The Blessed Madonna (2021) – House
In early 2021, as clubbers worldwide pined for a return to the dancefloor, Fred again.. and The Blessed Madonna delivered an emotional balm with “Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing).” This poignant house track - built on a somber monologue about shuttered nightlife - became an unofficial anthem of Ibiza’s comeback. DJs across the spectrum, from underground heroes to big-room residents, dropped it during those first post-lockdown sets. At Amnesia’s historic reopening/closing party in October 2021, you could spot tearful smiles as the spoken line “if I can live through this next six months, what comes next will be marvelous” rang out under the lights. In capturing the relief and love of finally dancing together again, “Marea” earned its place as a defining Ibiza anthem of 2021.
“Love Tonight” (Remix) – Shouse (2021) – Vocal House
Few tracks unite people quite like Shouse’s “Love Tonight.” Originally an underground vocal house tune, it exploded in summer 2021 thanks to soulful lyrics about togetherness - just what Ibiza needed. A slew of remixes catapulted “Love Tonight” onto Ibiza’s biggest stages. You couldn’t escape it! Big-room DJs embraced it too - Guetta himself gave it a bombastic remix and blasted it at Ushuaïa to thousands of hands in the air. Meanwhile, underground selectors weren’t shy about slipping in a more stripped-down edit during 5 AM moments. The magic of “Love Tonight” was that it resonated with everyone.
“The Age Of Love” (Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano Remix) (2021)– Techno/Trance
In 2021, a classic Ibiza anthem from the ’90s was reborn for a new generation. Belgian techno star Charlotte de Witte and Italy’s Enrico Sangiuliano reworked “The Age Of Love”, a 1990 trance standard, into a thunderous modern remix that swept the island (and the world). The remix’s pounding techno kicks and that immortal trance melody made for a potent combination, triggering nostalgia and frenzy in equal measure. It became the peak-time weapon for many DJs that season. Charlotte herself dropped it during her Ibiza appearances (including a memorable spin at Hï Ibiza in 2022) to rapturous response. By bridging eras, “The Age Of Love” remix united veteran Ibiza clubbers with new ravers under a shared anthem. Each time the breakdown hit, arms reached for the sky - proof that a great tune never loses its magic on the White Isle.
“Do It To It” – ACRAZE feat. Cherish (2021) – Tech House
Powered by an insanely catchy R&B vocal sample (“do it, to it”) and a chunky tech-house bassline, ACRAZE’s “Do It To It” became a surprise crossover smash in late 2021 that rolled right into Ibiza’s 2022 season. This track was everywhere. It racked up hundreds of millions of streams and by summer ‘22, Ibiza’s DJs had fully caught on. Big names championed it: FISHER hammered “Do It To It” at his Hï residency, Fatboy Slim worked it into his eclectic sets, and even trance titan Tiesto loved it so much he made a remix. By the end of 2022, it was cemented as an Ibiza anthem - a track that cut through genre divisions with one simple instruction: dance and have fun doing it.
“La Danza” – John Summit (2022) – Tech House/Latin House
If any track captured Ibiza’s hedonistic summer of 2022, it was John Summit’s “La Danza.” Released on Defected Records, this tech-house banger came built on a Latin-flavored chant and a hip-shaking groove - basically sunshine in a track. As Ibiza’s clubs roared back to life in 2022, “La Danza” quickly became omnipresent. It was the unofficial theme song of Defected’s wildly popular residency at Eden and Summit, a fast-rising star, played it at his own gigs. With its combination of a rolling bassline and Latin vocals, “La Danza” channeled the Balearic spirit of sexy, uninhibited dancing. By summer’s peak, even people who’d never set foot on Ibiza knew the tune - a testament to how thoroughly it dominated playlists and dancefloors. John Summit had delivered a modern Ibiza classic, and every spin of “La Danza” felt like carnival on the White Isle.
“My Paradise” – Jamie Jones (2022) – House/Disco
After years of spearheading Ibiza’s underground, Jamie Jones scored a bona fide island anthem in 2022 with “My Paradise.” This feel-good house track was intentionally crafted for his reborn Paradise residency (which moved to Amnesia in ’22). And it worked like a charm. From the very first Paradise party of the season, “My Paradise” became the night’s calling card: Jamie would often drop it as a highlight on the Amnesia terrace. The track’s appeal extended far beyond just Paradise, though. Soon every DJ from deep-house selectors to big-room jocks was giving “My Paradise” a spin. It was simultaneously an underground hit and a daytime radio tune - testament to its crossover magic. As Defected Records (who released it) noted, Jamie’s track “made a huge splash” in Ibiza 2022, earning support from tastemakers of all stripes. By season’s end, “My Paradise” had clinched the DJ Awards Track of the Season honor - a clear indicator of how thoroughly it enchanted the island.
“B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)” – Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal (2022) – House/UK Garage
In summer 2022, an unlikely contender stormed Ibiza, and the world, in the form of Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal’s “B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All).” Fueled by a sassy vocal and 2-step garage beat, this track went viral and soon sat near the top of global charts. Despite its UK garage roots (a sound not always dominant on the island), Ibiza embraced it wholeheartedly. It became one of the summer’s biggest tracks, lighting up clubs and festivals thanks to widespread DJ support. The track’s irresistible hook and Eliza Rose’s diva vocals evoked the 90s classics, scratching that nostalgic itch while still sounding fresh. By August, “B.O.T.A.” had peaked at #1 on the UK charts and turned Eliza Rose into a star. And on Ibiza, it left an imprint as the anthem that proved underground house and mainstream appeal could dance hand in hand.
“Drugs From Amsterdam” – Mau P (2022) – Tech House
Every Ibiza season has its infectious earworm, and in late 2022 that honor went to Mau P’s cheekily titled “Drugs From Amsterdam.” This tech-house monster hit like a jolt of adrenaline. With its deep, warbling bassline and that hypnotic vocal loop the track spread through clubs faster than wildfire. It dominated the festival circuit and climbed charts worldwide - hitting #1 on Beatport and racking up over 100 million streams - and Ibiza was no exception to its reign. By 2023, Mau P had leveraged the song’s success into gigs all over the island (even teasing a Pacha residency), proving how one huge anthem can launch an artist’s Ibiza journey. Love it or loathe it, “Drugs From Amsterdam” was undeniably the guilty-pleasure banger that had the White Isle buzzing through 2022 and into 2023.
“(It Goes Like) Nanana” – Peggy Gou (2023) – House
In 2023, Peggy Gou gifted Ibiza a bonafide summer anthem with “(It Goes Like) Nanana.” This track is pure vibe - a mid-tempo house groover with a nostalgic ‘90s touch and an earworm vocal that literally goes “na na na…” (and good luck getting it out of your head). By the time peak season hit, “Nanana” was seemingly the most-played electronic track of the summer. It soared up global charts and became the unofficial song of sun-soaked afternoons and hands-up nights on the island. What made “Nanana” special was its crossover appeal; hardcore underground fans loved its retro Balearic vibe, while casual clubbers found it simply irresistible. The track’s music video even pays homage to Ibiza’s idyllic lifestyle, with Peggy wandering the island’s beaches and bars. By summer’s end, it truly felt like everyone in Ibiza was humming that blissful refrain. In capturing the carefree, loving essence of Ibiza, Peggy Gou’s “Nanana” earned its spot among the island’s all-time anthems.
“Move” – Adam Port & Stryv feat. Malachiii (2024) – Afro House
Sometimes a track doesn’t just soundtrack a season - it owns it. In 2024, that track was “Move” by Adam Port (of the Keinemusik crew) and Stryv, featuring vocalist Malachiii. Dripping with Afro-house flavor and a soulful plea to “move your body,” this song steadily caught fire across Ibiza’s dancefloors. With its rolling percussion and uplifting vocal, the track struck a chord, giving Ibiza clubbers a break from relentless tech beats and inviting them into a more hypnotic sway. As weeks passed, its popularity only grew; by season’s end, “Move” had achieved the ultimate honor: voted Ibiza’s official “Track of the Summer” at the DJ Awards. This was a big deal – the first time since the pandemic that a fresh anthem clinched that title. A testament to its impact, even mainstream pop took notice (a later version featured pop star Camila Cabello). But on Ibiza, it’s the original that left its mark. In a year when Afro and melodic house sounds reigned on the island, “Move” was the kingpin anthem that will forever remind 2024’s clubbers of their magical summer on the White Isle.
Each of these tracks, in its own way, captured the spirit of Ibiza during 2020–2025. From uplifting house melodies that healed us post-pandemic, to heavy tech-house drops that brought back the island’s edge, to crossover vocals that everyone could sing along to – they all became part of Ibiza’s musical DNA. As Ibiza continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: there will always be that next big tune uniting the island’s dancefloors in pure bliss. Here’s to the anthems of now – and the memories they’ve given us on the White Isle.
