For me, certain songs can bring me back to specific times in my life. Whenever I hear "Tik Tok" by Ke$ha, I am instantly transported to my first middle school dance. When I listen to One Direction I always think about my freshman and sophomore year of high school. The song "Broccoli" by D.R.A.M and Lil Yachty never fails to make me think of my first semester of my freshman year of college.
Music has such a strong connection to the chapters of our lives. Music can also set the tone or mood of an event. So, the following are a list of songs that I think will put you in the best mood for this summer and will have you thinking about your summer 2017 memories every time you hear them. These songs are perfect to blast in the car with your friends, windows down, without a care in the world.
1. "Malibu" by Miley Cyrus
I wasn't expecting to love this song as much as I do, but after listening to it in the car, with the windows down, on a hot summer day I knew that I'd be listening to it all summer long. The song definitely gives off "summer vibes" and sort of just makes you want to go to the beach for the day. It's the perfect song to kick off the summer
2. "Green Light" by Lorde
This song is ideal for late night drives with friends, backyard bonfires, or anything else that needs an upbeat soundtrack. I've always loved Lorde, but I was really pleasantly surprised with this song. I wasn't sure how I felt about it the first time I listened to it, but now I can't hear it without singing along.
3. "Slide" by Calvin Harris feat. Frank Ocean & Migos
Honestly, if this song doesn't make you want to dance, there must be something wrong with you. This song is one of my favorite songs off of Calvin Harris's new album and is quickly becoming one of my favorite songs of the summer.
4. "Save Me" by BTS
Ok, hear me out on this one. I know kpop scares a lot of people and isn't their cup of tea. However, I promise you that if you listen without prejudice (and maybe watch the music video) you'll see why my friends and I put this song on repeat every time we drive somewhere. It's seriously so catchy and is 100% going to be my most played song this summer.
5. "Cypher Part 4" by BTS
While we're at it with the kpop, this is the song that even my siblings and friends who cannot stand kpop can't help but love. This song gets everyone hype, regardless of language. This song goes hard and might just make you step out of your comfort zone and listen to some other songs from international singers. It's the perfect song to get you hyped up for the summer.
6. "I'm the One" by DJ Kaled feat. Justin Beiber, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne & Quavo
I kid you not, if you play this song it's like every single person in the car, or at the party, or literally wherever gets TOO HYPE. Something about the beat and all of the amazing artists featured on the track creates the perfect summer song – and I love it.
7. " Despacito Remix" by Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber
This is another song that has the power to get everyone dancing and hyped up. Truly, a song of the summer.
8. "Redbone" by Childish Gambino
Personally, I've been hip to this song for awhile, but recently it's been playing on the radio and I honestly think this is one of the best party songs of the summer. We've all seen the memes on Twitter regarding "What Redbone would sound like...", but there is no denying that this song is incredible.
9. "Sweet Creature" by Harry Styles
While everyone is talking about "Sign of the Times", I honestly prefer "Sweet Creature". I think this song is the perfect song for going for a walk or spending some time outdoors on a beautiful summer day.
10. "Absolutely Smitten" by Dodie
I wanted to mention this song because it's by an artist who got her start on youtube and isn't someone you'd probably hear on the radio. Regardless, she is so talented and this upbeat song always makes me want to dance. Give it a listen and I'm sure you'll agree.
Hopefully you found some new songs to add to your summer playlist!
