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Funk Up with these Tunes for Your Summer Playlist

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Michael J. Kocourek

Aug 01, 2019

DePaul University

Funk Up with these Tunes for Your Summer Playlist

Michael J. Kocourek

We are only a month into summer! Everyone needs to calm down as August is merely a step away. There is plenty of time to "tune-up" those playlists on Apple Music, Spotify, Sound Cloud, or whatever music medium you use these days. Here are 10 of my favorites that I have been putting on repeat as of late.

1. Panama - "Always (Classixx Remix)"

https://www.youtube.com/, watch?v=Uq_qdCGMEpo

After seeing them for their latest stop in Chicago at Virgin's Cerise Rooftop, Classixx reminded me they never fail to bring that summery-dance vibe to kick off a fun-filled day. The LA-Based DJ duo has a real knack for producing those "feed good" songs, especially this gem with funky bass and easy-going lyrics – always.

2.. Cut Copy - "Black Rainbows"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gM3RC2zzgM

Debuting their latest album in 2017, Australia's Cut Copy delivers this song, which fosters that awesome vibe they've established – "electrofied, groove-led sound of indie rock."

3. Hot Chip - "Melody of Love"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kYXXO9OczI

I promise we'll move away from the groovy indie-rock. Hot Chip snuck up on me this summer with a brand new album, and I needed to address it by including it as a must-add to summer playlists around.

4. Aretha Franklin - "Rocksteady"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB5sMYw37gw

Hearing this song for years at Frampton shows, I finally discovered what it was last Sunday. I should have trusted my ear all along, Aretha's voice stands in a league of its own in this fulfilling upbeat funk-o-rama.

5. The Story So Far - "Light Year"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX66f1nK8eI

This will likely be part of the day or night where you are a few drinks deep and want to belt out some punky lyrics like your youth days – depending on how old you are. This is the concluding track on TSSF's newest release, "Proper Dose."

6. Wilder Woods - "Supply & Demand"

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

"Supply & Demand" is a modern-day release that evokes a retro-feel that cannot go ignored. It has a pleasant and joyful tone which I tend to gravitate to and deserves recognition for such.

7. Chance the Rapper - "All Day Long"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V846b5ETp-c

Not going to lie, this song evokes every feeling I heard when listening to "Champion" by Kanye West for the first time. While Chance's newest work faces lots of varying criticisms, this is a hell of a vibrant and beautifully curated song. Did I mention a nice feature by John Legend, too? Oh yeah – that too.

8. Big Sean - "Single Again"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzxY74w0EUY

Big Sean does not shy away from his relationship status with this one, "Single Again." It has a very reminiscent part, the female-to-male harmonization, which "Jump Out The Window" displayed. I cannot suggest songs without providing variety, and while on the softer side, "Single Again" is one bumping tune for the car rides.

9. Billy Ocean - "Dance with Me (Yacine & Zimmer Remix)"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH6qV9raudQ&t=1063s

Whenever I heard this song, I always think about how bad I want to drop it in the middle of a party and get everyone to dance. While that will probably not happen, I like to imagine it can happen.

10. Rufus Du Sol - "Like An Animal"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XS5dzDa56E

Looking at my Summer Rewind playlist from Spotify, and paying tribute to Lollapalooza weekend in a few days, we will conclude with the energy-thrilled, yet soothing tune from Rufus Du Sol. It was a pleasure seeing them live in 2016 – and if you have not heard of them yet, give them a listen. They have some great "running" songs for you non-"EDM" fans.

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Funk Up with these Tunes for Your Summer Playlist

Let's dance!

1. Panama - "Always (Classixx Remix)"

2.. Cut Copy - "Black Rainbows"

3. Hot Chip - "Melody of Love"

4. Aretha Franklin - "Rocksteady"

5. The Story So Far - "Light Year"

6. Wilder Woods - "Supply & Demand"

7. Chance the Rapper - "All Day Long"

8. Big Sean - "Single Again"

9. Billy Ocean - "Dance with Me (Yacine & Zimmer Remix)"

10. Rufus Du Sol - "Like An Animal"

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1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

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3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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