Tuesday, June 1, 2010

SUMMER MADNESS - The Best Summer Songs (part I)

 
photo by Noah Lee
SUMMER MADNESS

Summer is upon us and it's time to breakout your ghetto blaster (or your mp3 player) and groove to some awesome summer tunes. For each week of the summer of 2010, I will recommend 5 songs that you can add to your ultimate summer playlist.

SUMMER MADNESS PLAYLIST (part I)

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  A laid back summer groove. Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff sampled this song for their hit, "Summertime" (1991). A perfect way to start your mix.

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There's no denying the the infectious groove of this funk gem.

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Using The Trammp's "Rubber Band" (1972) as the hook, a reflective tale of the struggles to breakout is born.

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A little brit-pop & hip-hop, plus a singalong chorus makes this song a summer must.

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 The addictive bass-line of the summer.

All songs are available for download @ iTunes.