Summer is almost here, and whether you're going on vacation, driving down to the beach, Barbecuing in the sun, or even commuting to school and work, you'll need the perfect summer playlist that will help you soak up the sun and enhance your overall summer experience. But don't worry, I've got you covered. I went ahead and put together the ultimate playlist that will help brighten your day and provide you with that summertime feel no matter where you choose to go this summer. You can listen to the complete list here, but first, here are some of the must-have songs that you need to have on your playlist this summer:
1. Hundred Water, Skrillex remix "Show Me Love (feat. Chance The Rapper, Moses Sumney, and Robin Hannibal)"
This is my 2016 summer anthem.
2. Sugar Ray, "Fly" (feat. Super Cat)
The trickled down guitar riff and reggae fusion provide a mellow tune that will have you feeling as if you were on vacation.
3. Miguel, "Waves"
This is one of those songs that you blast out of your car while heading to the beach.
4. Dirty Heads, "Lay Me Down (feat. Rome)"
Perfect for trips down to the beach and makes you want to lay in the sand.
5. Shwayze, "Corona And Lime" & "Buzzin"
Both of these are a must when it comes to beach music.
6. 311, "Amber"
The reggae influence is evident in this very mellow and soothing song. It is perfect for anytime of the day and it is extremely catchy.
7. Slightly Stoopid, "2 a.m."
You might not be able to understand what they are saying but this catchy reggae song will have you mumbling every word to the best of your ability.
8. Bob Marley, Various Songs
You can't go wrong with Bob Marley. Listening to Bob Marley in the summer is a given.
9. Vic Mensa, "Down On My Luck"
This contagious dance infused rap song is the perfect way to show off your moves in the summer.
10. GoldLink, "Palm Trees"
Drawing inspiration from Alina Baraz's, "Fantasy", GoldLink creates a worry-free ballad with a incredibly catchy hook that screams summertime.
11. Alina Baraz, "Fantasy"
This memorizing melody will help put you in a completely relaxed and carefree mood
12. Weezer, "Island In The Sun"
This will have you wanting to take a stoll on the beach while the sun sets.
13. Jason Mraz, "I'm Yours"
This reggae-tinged hit will have you singing every word of the entire song and will have you wanting to go somewhere tropical immediately.
14. 2Pac, "I Get Around"
This is the perfect song to dance to while you're by the pool or barbecue grill.
15. Kendrick Lamar, "The Recipe" (feat. Dr. Dre)
If California could have a theme song, this would be it. This is a California summertime anthem.
16. Sublime, Various Songs
There are too many song to name. You can literally put all of their songs because they all have that summertime feel to them.
