The best part of summer is honestly the playlist that gets you going from point A to point B. And personally, I hate driving but I’m a firm believer of the cliché that the journey is just as important as the destination! The recipe for a good car ride is obviously friends, snacks, and songs you can belt out of the window or dance from waist up to. Depending on the mood, I’ve got the song for you to add to your preexisting lists! *Disclaimer* Drake and Rihanna are inescapable on the radio whether you like it or not.
Party Mode:
1. "Panda" by Designer
How to spike the lit meter during your drive: this song.
2. "One Dance" by Drake ft. Wizkid and Kyla
This song sets the tone of a car ride with the consistent beat, a smoothness that gets your hips moving, and easy lyrics so that everyone in the car can join in.
3. "Sorry" by Beyoncé
“I ain’t sorry." *Cue stank faces and attitude.* What more do you need?
4. "Work" by Rihanna ft. Drake
The best part of playing this in the car is nobody really knows the lyrics.
5. "Can’t Stop The Feeling" by Justin Timberlake
As much as you try to fight this song it won’t work. Roll the windows down and just accept the good vibes.
Duets:
1. "Too Good" by Drake ft. Rihanna
Not that you and your friend are too good for each other but lyrics that go back and forth always make for nice duets in which each person can have their own solo.
2. "This is What You Came For" by Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna
In my head this is one of those songs perfectly meant for when the sun is going down.
3. "Don’t Let Me Down" by The Chainsmokers ft. Daya
“I need ya, I need ya, I need ya right now”! Well with your bestie in the passenger seat you have just the person you need to dance with when the beat drops.
4. "Never Forget You" by Zara Larsson and MNEK
Time to practice your vocal level changes and try and imitate the electrified sound as you remind your friend or SO just how much you need them.
5. "Close" by Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo
There’s really not a lot of space in any car so the two of you will definitely be close even if you want a break.
Solo Drive:
1. "No" by Meghan Trainer
Nothing wrong with getting sassy on the road especially when the person next to you at the stoplight won’t stop staring at you. “My name is… no.”
2. "Ride" by Twenty-One Pilots
This song somehow channels some Bob Marley feels but it’ll keep you chill for the duration of the ride.
3. "Me, Myself and I" by G-Eazy
I mean it is just you in the car sooooo.
4. "Needed Me" by Rihanna
Some songs just make you feel angsty even if there isn’t a significant other or ex in mind as you sing.
5. "Dangerous Women" by Ariana Grande
This one is gender dependent but still cruising solo is the perfect time to break out the high pitches typically reserved for musical divas.
These songs should carry you through the short car rides or serve as add-ons for the huge road trip, either way they’ll keep you moving and your vocals warm! And just remember it’s the one time of the year where having a horrible voice is okay because it is a no judgment zone when you’re having fun.
