With summer rapidly approaching, it’s time for you to get your ultimate summer playlist ready to be on repeat. Whether it is a party with all your best friends, a chill night at the lake or a nice ride to your favorite vacation spot, a playlist is needed.
Don’t just put your phone or iPod on shuffle and expect it to find great summer music on its own. Plug in this playlist and let the party anthems fit your summer mood.
1. “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
The song that gained fame from the movie “Despicable Me 2” is played on radio stations constantly throughout the country. “Happy” is a song to put you in a great mood no matter what.
2. “Talk Dirty” by Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz
This popular track features an addictive horn riff during the chorus that is automatically captivating. Rapper 2 Chainz’s verse isn’t too shabby, either.
3. “Adore You (Cedric Gervais remix)” by Miley Cyrus
Cedric Gervais, the DJ who is known for the remix of Lana Del Rey’s “Summertime Sadness,” puts his spin on Miley’s hit track to make it more summertime friendly.
4. “Summer” by Calvin Harris
This has strong potential to be the smash hit of the summer, and not just because of the name. Calvin Harris is known for songs like “Sweet Nothing” featuring Florence Welch and “I Need Your Love” featuring Ellie Goulding.
5. “Partition” by Beyoncé
Beyoncé isn’t afraid to show the other side of her in this sexy track full of innuendo and a slow, hip-hop beat that makes you want to get on the dancefloor.
6. “All Of Me (Tiësto’s Birthday Treatment remix)” by John Legend
This remix by the popular DJ Tiësto gives a happy, uplifting feel to a track that really needed it. John Legend’s vocals are always great, as well.
7. “Pompeii (Kat Krazy remix)” by Bastille
If the original version of this track wasn’t great enough, the Kat Krazy remix will make you become an even bigger Bastille fan.
8. “#SELFIE” by The Chainsmokers
Love or hate this song, it’s sure to be a radio smash hit this summer and should be a part of your summer playlist. Think of it as the 2014 version of “Gangnam Style.”
9. “Na Na” by Trey Songz
R&B crooner Trey Songz gives us more of a pop anthem with this track that reminds me of his smash hit from a few years ago, “Bottoms Up.”
10. “The Walker” by Fitz and The Tantrums
This alternative-pop song has been featured in events such as the Oscars and has recently gained substantial radio play. Another great track by this group to check out is “MoneyGrabber.”
11. “Love Sosa (RL Grime remix)” by Chief Keef
This popular hip-hop track from last summer has been given an outstanding touch up by RL Grime. Even if you are not a fan of hip-hop, this version a must listen.
12. “La La La” by Naughty Boy featuring Sam Smith
British singer-songwriter Sam Smith is the latest sensation to cross over to American airwaves. This song has an R&B soul feel with pop overtones.
13. “Throwback” by B.o.B featuring Chris Brown
B.o.B has had summer smash hits before with “Airplanes” and “Nothin’ On You,” and he hopes to make this his third. The track has an addictive chorus and throwing in Chris Brown helps the track out even more.
14. “Computerized” by Daft Punk featuring Jay-Z
Daft Punk is back. The robot duo took over last summer with “Get Lucky” featuring Pharrell Williams and will try to do it again this year with Mr. Carter.
15. “Summertime” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
If you create a summer playlist and leave out this track, I am definitely questioning your musical tastes. This 90’s hip-hop track by Will Smith is a classic and will make anybody want to roll their windows down and cruise.
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