Get excited USF! We’re officially in the middle of Spring Break 2014!!! As exciting as that is, your plans for spring break are probably even more exciting. Whether you’re going on a cruise, going to Panama City, or just staying in town and visiting the beach for a few days, you’ll definitely need music to go along with your trip. If you’re having trouble finding a fresh playlist I’m here to tell you I’ve thought of five new playlists that can help contribute to having the best spring break ever!
The Flashbacks: When I say “flashbacks” I mean anywhere from the 80’s to the early 2000’s. A good playlist of flashback songs would include:
1. Vacation by the Go-Go’s
2. Spice Up Your Life by the Spice Girls
3. I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston
4. Walk Like An Egyptian by the Bangles
5.Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
6. Waiting for Tonight by Jennifer Lopez
7. All Star by Smash Mouth
8. A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton
9. Yeah! by Usher
10. Stacy’s Mom by Fountains of Wayne
Recent Radio Hits: This is anything you can find on the radio currently but you can cut out songs you might not like or add in ones that aren’t as popular anymore. An example of this playlist is:
1. Take Me Home by Cash Cash
2. Wake Me Up by Avicii
3. Roar by Katy Perry
4.Team by Lorde
5. Work B*tch by Britney Spears
6. Crazy Kids by Kesha
7. Timber by Pitbull
8. Best Day of My Life by American Authors
9. Happy by Pharrell Williams
10. Can’t Remember to Forget You by Shakira
Boy Bands Galore: You probably guessed it that this list includes any and every kind of boy band song out there. Here are some songs to get your list started:
1. Everybody (Backstreets Back) by Backstreet Boys
2. Pop by NSYNC
3. Summer Girls by LFO
4. Bye Bye Bye by NSYNC
5. Larger Than Life by Backstreet Boys
6. MMMBop by Hanson
7. Liquid Dreams by O-Town
8. Best Song Ever by One Direction
9. You got it (The right stuff) by New Kids On The Block
10. Tearin Up My Heart by NSYNC
Women Empowerment: This is the playlist you’ll want to listen to if you’re single and don’t need a man. Even if you’re in a relationship it can be a good way to feel empowered. Here are some songs to get your list started:
1. Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson
2. Run The World (Girls) by Beyonce
3. Stronger by Britney Spears
4. Obsessed by Mariah Carey
5. Independent Women Part I by Destiny’s Child
6. Can’t Hold Us Down by Christina Aguilera
7. Miss Independent by Kelly Clarkson
8. Can’t Be Tamed by Miley Cyrus
9. Man! I Feel Like A Woman! by Shania Twain
10. Survivor by Destiny’s Child
Top Hits: These are songs that have been around for a couple of years that everyone knows or loves that get you in the mood to have a good time. If you need help starting your list, here are some recommendations:
1. We Can’t Stop by Miley Cyrus
2. Last Friday Night by Katy Perry
3. Thrift Shop By Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
4. Die Young by Kesha
5. Royals by Lorde
6. Domino by Jessie J
7. Blackout by Breathe Carolina
8. Starships by Nicki Minaj
9. We Are Young by Fun.
10. Made in the USA by Demi Lovato
Now that you have some starter playlists you’ll be sure to have some great music to get you through your spring break. And who knows maybe you’ll build a great playlist to keep for yourself past spring break. Either way you’ll have some great music for your break, so be safe, listen to some music, get your tan on, and most importantly HAVE FUN!
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