Ahhh, summer — such a unique time of the year. What other season can boast of touching people’s spirits in various fun ways while simultaneously scorching their bodies with ferocious heatwaves? More than the fun spirit of summer, though, I love summer music and all that excitement it brings: outdoor festivals, barbecues, and of course, chicks in itsy bitsy ‘kinis.
What follows is a mix of 35 songs you can enjoy even after the torching temperatures have made way for withering leaves.
Yes, I know that summer’s almost over. This isn’t just an ideal summer soundtrack, it’s a go-to playlist for those days when you desperately need some good music to get you through rush-hour traffic or for evenings when you simply want to curl up with that special person and gaze at nightskies.
Don’t be misled by the 2K8 in the post title. This compilation reflects nearly 4 decades of timeless hip-hop tunes, with a few off-genre surprises. From the electrifying whim of Tribe’s “Can I Kick It” to the melancholic drift of Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s “Appreciate” (their last known collaboration).
B-boys and B-girls, I give you…
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