Picture yourself at your middle school dance. You're in the school gym, there are twinkle lights hung on the walls, the faint aroma of an old gym sock wafts through the air, and fretful chaperones lurk at the edge of the dance floor. You are probably wearing some dreadful outfit your mother stuffed you in and sporting some gnarly neon (and/or glow in the dark) braces and huddled in the corner with your closest friends. It was awkward, it was fun, but most of all the music was absolutely POPPIN'. If you didn't break it down on the dance floor (read: jump around in a circle) until 10 p.m. you were seriously missing out. Middle School dances were always a good time, they represent a simpler part of our lives, so to reminisce upon this time-honored American tradition I would highly recommend creating a Middle School throwback playlist. Below I have listed some songs that will get your playlist started and definitely bring back some good memories.

1. Down// Jay Sean ft. Lil' Wayne

I learned to rap this entire song in the 7th grade and can still preform it to this day.

2. Low// Flo Rida ft. T-Pain

"Apple Bottom Jeans, Boots with the fur"

3. Forever// Chris Brown

There's a solid chance you took this song as an opportunity to dance with/ profess your love to your crush.

4. Burnin' Up// Jonas Brothers

If this wasn't your jam you're lying.

5. Lollipop// Lil' Wayne ft. Static Major

Mom was not a fan of this one.

6. Kiss Me Thru The Phone// Soulja Boy

"Six seven eight triple nine eight two one two"

7. Lip Gloss// Lil' Mama

"My lip gloss is poppin' my lip gloss is cool" This is honestly still one of my favorite songs.

8. One, Two Step// Ciara, Missy Elliot

"Automatic supersonic hypnotic funky fresh"

9. Wobble// V.I.C.

The Wobble is iconic but also any other song that required a dance that you probably learned by devotedley studying youtube videos (Teach Me How to Dougie, Crank That (Soulja Boy), 2 Step, Stanky Leg) is essential to any Middle School Playlist.

10. The Cupid Shuffle

Is it really a party if no one does the Cupid Shuffle?