We’re continuing #MailWeek here at ADB with some dope jams to add to your Spotify playlist. Even though we dislike you all on a personal level, you do ask some delightful questions. Like this one:
@ADimeBack the Jock Jams CD breaks before a hoops game and you get to choose new pump up music. Whatcha got?
— CTMike (@CTMike78) July 18, 201
This required some time and thought, as well as the contributions of the whole ADB squad (even though some of those contributions were terrible). If this mix doesn’t get you pumped up, you’re probably not a human. Or you’re a BC fan. Behold:
1. DMX – Ruff Ryders Anthem
Ask Kevin Freeman.
2. DJ Khaled featuring T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg – All I Do Is Win
We like The U in the 80s.
3. DJ Snake, Lil Jon – Turn Down for What
Tor Down for Watts
4. Beyoncé – Run the World (Girls)
Stewie got rings.
5. Jay Z – Run This Town feat. Rihanna and Kanye West
And that town is NYC.
6. Young Money (really just Drake tho) – Trophies
We like 🏆
7. Kanye West – Stronger
Yeezus is probably recording this list right now.
8. Outkast – Bombs Over Baghdad (B.O.B.)
If you put this on your workout mix you might die. Trust me.
9. Public Enemy – Harder than You Think
Because of this beautiful piece of art.
10. Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal
It’s not a pump up mix without some MJ
11. Kendrick Lamar – Alright
Tyler hearts Kendrick
12. Hoobastank – Just One
This is Meacham’s dumb pick because of this not dumb video.
13. Nicki Minaj’s verse on Monster
Meacham’s actual pick.
14. Drake – Grammys
15. Fall Out Boy – My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light ‘Em Up)
This is one everyone’s gym mix.
16. Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk feat. Bruno Mars
Only terrorists don’t like this song.
17. Salt-N-Pepa – Push It
Inexplicably the intro music at the most recent Women’s National Championship
18. Beastie Boys – No Sleep Till Brooklyn
MSG is not in Brooklyn, but we respect all six boroughs
19. Run DMC – It’s Tricky
This completes the old school section of this playlist
20. Rihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money
What David Benedict is saying about all the rich alumni (probably… hopefully).
21. Lil Wayne – Best Rapper Alive
If you’re going to bet $100,000 on one play, it should be on Kemba Walker.
22. Drake – Started from the Bottom
This was 2014 celebration music.
23. Beyonce – Freedom (Featuring Kendrick Lamar)
🍋
24. Waka Flaka Flame – No Hands
Moscato or otherwise, champions can drink whatever they want.
25. Jay-Z – Dirt Off Your Shoulder
I heart The Black Album.
25. Kanye West – Power
This is just a dope song, honestly.
26. Wiz Khalifa – No Sleep
Want to party with Wiz.
27. Wale – Self Made
“Kemba Walker cross ’em over, somebody fallin’. Jump back, I hit the shot, somebody ballin’.”
8. Wale – Double M Genius
“—- is Kemba Walker tryna see me pitfall.” Wale loves Kemba.
29. Ed Nelson – Pick-Up Truck
Baby, you ’bout to get stuck.
