A good playlist has the ability to provide the perfect backdrop for the events that are set to unfold throughout your summers, whether you’re attending a cookout or road-tripping through the desert with friends. With the first day of summer officially upon us, many of us are ready to commence on our hot weather adventures, and no adventure is complete without the perfect soundtrack to accompany you. That’s why we have decided to take it upon ourselves to curate a list of summer songs for whatever plans you have on the calendar this season.
The playlist starts off with a classic track by Jamiroquai, an English funk and acid jazz band from London, titled Morning Glory– undeniably the perfect track to start off any summer day. Right after it, are a few wise words from the great wordsmith Common. If you end up falling in love when you least expect it this summer, the playlist got you and your feelings covered as Snoh Alegra will be there serenade you with her ethereal voice.
This playlist can accompany you to the beach, with tracks like Stuntin from KAYTRANADA’S new album, which is bound to get you moving, alongside the collaboration we all needed– Tems and Asake. You can also find regional releases from artists like Sudanese rapper MaMan, Saint Levant, and Morad— a summer is not complete without at least one Morad track on your radar.
Prepare to dance to some South American tunes like the TikTok hit Gata Only and some Brazilian funk, and vibe out to Masego and Iamddb’s Rasta Pasta, or get transported to the streets of London with J Hus. So, kick back, press play, and let the good times roll.
