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I am a firm believer in the idea that music heals the soul, so why not jam out to some sick tunes throughout the week. Below I have listed a few of my go to songs that soothe my soul and make me feel alive. 

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I have a weird obsession with these 4 songs because they’re absolutely amazing, and I have yet to get tired of them. 

1. “Reciprocate” By Rationale 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKttcxlzw5o

2. “Saved” By Khalid 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dyg32hMf7Fk

3. “8TEEN” By Khalid 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM-nqhPI7ho

4. “If It Isn’t Love” By New Edition 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReI6gvzVP0Y

 

Let’s kick this week’s butt!

1. “Heads Will Roll” By Yeah Yeah Yeahs 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rueMi3UQr8

2. “Making Love to the Beat” By WatchTheDuck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=486Yd1uhXcE

3. “It’s Gotta Be You” By Backstreet Boys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFoJFlQOypo

 

Don’t lie, we all know our true guilty pleasure is country.  

1. “Dirt Road Anthem” By Jason Aldean 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb9q1ScC4cg

2. “Runnin’ Out of Moonlight” By Randy Houser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py5VdvxO9cE

3. “Lead Me” By Kip Moore 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAi5HgtlXWc

 

Sit back and enjoy life

1. “Upside Down” By GoldFord

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lff1iIcl9IE

2. “Hope” By Tim Legend, Brave

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoT1cvWDBjE

3. “Toes” By Glass Animals 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ifSSg1HAo

 

Rock because where would we be without the classics? 

1. “Africa” By Toto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQbiNvZqaY

2. “Hold On” By Alabama Shakes 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le-3MIBxQTw

 

Just inspirational songs that make my heart smile

1. “How Far I’ll Go” By Auli’i Cravalho

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPAbx5kgCJo

2. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What A Wonderful World” By Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z26BvHOD_sg

 

I hope you have an amazing week and enjoy my music selection!

Makenna Dixon-Essien is your average Bay Area native who embraces her inner Martha Stewart, loves animals more than life, and lives in the clouds. She aspires to be the next Jane Goodall or George Schaller because who wouldn't. In her free time. . . just kidding she's pre-vet and has no free time. However, she enjoys spending the majority of her day socailizing, listening to music, and reading. She loves all things oragnic and wastes her summer Saturday's at the farmers market. You will always catch this girl laughing life away, especially when she has good company or a pup to play with. Fell free to leave comments and ask her questions, she is extremely friendly. :)  Follow her on twitter @makennade_ WFU '20 
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