ONTD Original: Ten Songs To Kickstart Your Cool for the Summer 23’
A sequel to 2019's post.
It’s officially the first day of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere! To kick off this hot ass season, here is a list of songs about Summer or that have ~Summer vibes that will make any playlist just a little more caliente. Vamos, hold my piña colada.
"Lips Don't Lie" by Ally Brooke
Click to viewSay what you want about Ally and this low budget video (that was actually meant to just be a lyric video), but la chiquita reina delivered with this bop and should have been a Summer hit back in 2019.
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[Click once more ☀️]"Cruel Summer" by Bananarama
An 80's classic and a must on any Summer playlist, lbr. Taylor wishes.
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"California Gurls" by Kety Perry
It was between this and "Teenage Dream" (song) but one cannot deny when hearing this song, it automatically takes many back to Summer 2010. A somewhat, simpler time. *sigh*
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"Barbie Girl" by Aqua
A 90's classic, and the Barbie movie drops next month. It's only fitting to include this song on any playlist since the flops at WB and Mattel couldn't give us this on the soundtrack and film. Instead we get a poor mans version with Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj that's under 2 minutes. Don't forget to cut my cheque @WarnerBros. for this listing. I'll be waiting.
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"Summer Love" by Carly Rae Jepson
Released in 2020 on Dedicated Side B, this cute underrated bop is perfect while sipping on your favorite Summer drink. Move side to side in a group setting while saying "that's crazy" to people you just met at Summer parties while this plays in the background. Vibes.
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"Un Verano Sin Ti (Album)" by Bad Bunny
I couldn't pick just one song off 2022's Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny. The entire album is fire. There's a reason the album was was no. 1 for 13 weeks in the US.
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"La Tortura" by Shakira
Some may argue that it should have been "Hips Don't Lie" instead of this classic, but I disagree. While I love both, "La Tortura" is superior and that's just a fact. Now move those hips and dance.
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"Stereo Love" by Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina
Turn it up. I said, TURN IT UP!
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"Betty (Get Money)" by Yung Gravy
Some ONTD'ers would never forgive me if I didn't include Youthful Sauce aka Taylor's next boyfriend. *shouts* Gravy!
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and of course...
"Cool for the Summer" by Demi Lovato
This list just wouldn't be complete without the very song this post is titled after. Nearly 8 years later and this song is still Summer Pop perfection. And to think, Dr. Luke wanted Demi to make "Break a Sweat" her lead single instead of this. Get fucked and jail.
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Honorable Mentions:
"Padam Padam" by Kylie Minogue
A viral bop that is surely to become a Summer classic and already proving to be a hit on the charts. Kylie™ did it again!
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"Let's Get Down" by Tony! Toni! Toné!
A 90's R&B classic that will get anyone up and onto the dance floor. Do not walk, run. Their entire album House of Music is a must listen and R&B perfection.
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"Why Don't We Fall In Love" by Amerie
A classic and beautifully produced R&B jam. Not only is the vibe Summer but the video encapsulates Summer in the neighborhood perfectly.
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