As summer approaches, everyone is creating a playlist for summer. No matter what you’re doing this summer, you need a playlist for those trips to the beach, nights out with friends, drives to work etc. Each year, there is always that one song that creates the memories of the summer, and when you hear it years later, it takes you back to that summer.

For the “Top 40” Listener:

Panda – Designer

This is a great pump up song for anything you’re doing. Whether you’re going on a run or just driving to the beach.

2 Phones – Kevin Gates

Although somewhat repetitive, you can easily sing along, and jam no matter what you’re doing this summer.

Youth – Troye Sivan

We are living our youth right now. What’s a better way to describe summer in our youth than a song about it?

I Took a Pill in Ibiza *Seeb Remix – Mike Posner

The slow, yet upbeat remix keeps a Posner feel to the song while making it the perfect summer song to listen to while in the pool.

$ave Dat Money – Lil Dicky

Up and coming rap star Lil Dicky is a must have on any playlist. With his latest song, he has Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan featured on the track which adds a different spin to his past songs.

For the Country Lover:

Somewhere on a Beach – Dierks Bentley

This is a must have since Dierks Bentley makes you believe you’re at the beach even when you’re nowhere near the beach.

I Love This Life – LOCASH

What’s summer without country? Where I grew up, country music was the definition of summer. There isn’t a better, how to describe your summer than a song saying “I love this life.”

Snapback – Old Dominion

“Strictly out of curiosity,” what would happen if you put this song on your playlist? A great summer of course!

Noise – Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney never fails to have a summer hit, and this one is just as good as the others.

Vacation – Thomas Rhett

Any Thomas Rhett song should be added to your playlist, but this one you can’t miss.

Whether you enjoy country or the “Top 40,” these songs will give help give you the summer you’ve always dreamed of. Even if your summer is going to be full of work and internships, these songs will at least help you have a good drive. Don’t forget to listen to your past songs of summer to bring back some great memories!