Start The Party - Don't Leave Me This Way (kevin Mckay Extended Mix) May 2026

McKay’s label, which recently celebrated its 500th release , has become a "haven for great house music". By focusing on a house-driven sound while letting his "disco flag fly," McKay ensures this classic remains relevant for a new generation of club-goers.

"Don't Leave Me This Way" has one of the most storied histories in dance music. Originally written by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert, it has seen legendary iterations over the decades:

Built around warm basslines, rhythmic guitars, and a harmonic lift, it draws inspiration from the track's long history as a club "bomb". McKay’s label, which recently celebrated its 500th release

New Release: Start The Party – Don’t Leave Me This Way (Kevin McKay Extended Mix)

Clocking in at 127 BPM in the key of C Major , the extended mix is specifically crafted for DJs to build momentum on the floor. A Legacy Reimagined Originally written by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and

This version is a high-energy master recording that pairs McKay’s signature with the powerhouse vocals of T’Shan Williams .

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