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15 Songs That Should Be On Every College Playlist

Add these songs to the playlist for your next party.

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15 Songs That Should Be On Every College Playlist

No one can argue that the most important part of a college party is the booze. But the second most important component is easily the music that plays throughout the house or apartment. Between the awkward conversations and trips to fill up a cup, the tunes can dictate the mood of the party. Whether you’re shaking what your mamma gave you or just drunkenly singing along to a classic 90s song, your energy is completely relatable to the melodies that are being blasted through the speakers. Here are 15 songs that should find their way onto your party playlist!

Sing-A-Long Songs

1. Ignition (Remix) - R. Kelly

Nobody knows if there is an original version of this, but the Ignition Remix is one of the most commonly known songs. It's perfect for a party when you're sippin on Rum & Coke and just want to sing your heart out.

2. Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

The only reason the Darius Rucker version is on this list is because he was the one to actually get Wagon Wheel to the number one spot on the Hot Country Songs list. The song itself is a classic sing-a-long for bar goers, so why not throw it on your next party playlist?

3. Party In The U.S.A. - Miley Cyrus

Before the culture appropriation, there was this lovely gem from Miley Cyrus. Her innocence as a teen pop-star could still be heard in the lyrics that explained a trip to L.A. for the first time. In the years to come, we may look back at this song being her most popular over her wild career.

4. Gold Digger - Kanye West

"WE WANT PRENUP, WE WANT PRENUP YEAHHHHH!" Who hasn't yelled this phrase at the top of their lungs? Before the Taylor Swift incident, there was "Gold Digger," a lovely song by Kanye West. This may just be a blip on the radar when looking at West's career, but this song is sure to get any party moving and singing as one entity!

5. I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

You may only know the chorus, but that's okay, because we can all sing our hearts out to it. Houston was an icon, and this song lives on far after her tragic death. Throw this on the playlist and watch everyone drunkenly belt this legendary song!

RumpShakers

1. No Hands - Waka Flocka

Yes, you can indeed shake your butt without your hands, and that's exactly what Waka Flocka reassured everyone with this club banger. Through the help of Wale and Roscoe Dash, Flocka crafted a wonderful rump shakin' song that will have everyone dancing.

2. Rack City - Tyga

A song that has had geography majors stumped since it's release, "Rack City" takes you to a mythical place of booty poppin' provided by a perfect bass line and snare drum through out.

3. How Low - Ludacris

Well, how low can you go? That's the question that is asked often throughout the song by Ludacris. If this is on your playlist, your guests will be testing their limits.

4. Dance (A$$) - Big Sean

The song is called "Dance," so what else do you need?

5. Make It Rain - Travis Porter

This is like the modern day rain dance and that rain is cold hard cash. It'll make everyone in the party dance like they are working for some extra cash to buy another case of Natty or a box of wine. College.

Throwback 2000's Songs

1. Bartender

Really, it seems that any song from the 2000's with T-Pain on it ("Buy U A Drank," "Kiss Kiss," "Can't Believe It") could be in this category, but we could only pick one. "Bartender" is the perfect throwback song when you're drinking; for obvious reasons.

2. Cyclone - Baby Bash

Everyone will suddenly be turned into a human cyclone as they attempt to emulate the song's chorus.

3. Run It (Remix)- Chris Brown

"Run It" was already a hit before Juelz Santana jumped on the song for the remix. Luckily for us, he blessed the song with a wonderful sing-a-long verse that added to the magic of this early 2000's hit.

4. Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani

Possibly the reason that our generation knows how to spell bananas, this song by Gwen Stefani is a song for college parties that need some nostalgia thrown in the mix.

5. Hey Ya - Outkast

How do you get people to shake it like a Polaroid picture? Play "Hey Ya" by Outkast at your next party and watch the events that unfold.

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