If there’s one thing that can heal spring fever, it’s rhythm and blues. From some of the greatest film scores to the feeling of wind blowing through your hair, the R&B development of the ’90s and early 2000s sets the perfect tone for all of your spring aspirations.
Every rom-com and coming-of-age film has a variety of feel-good, smooth music to make you feel like the main character in any situation. Why not make it a reality? Here, we’ve curated the perfect playlist to accompany your morning coffee, long road trip and backyard party.
Walking on Sunshine With Sweet, Sultry Voices
If you’re looking for something to get lost in and calm the world around you, the voices of Corinne Bailey Rae, Lauryn Hill, Roy Ayers and Sade are sure to do the trick. Songs like “Put Your Records On,” “Everybody Loves The Sunshine,” “By Your Side” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You (I Love You Baby)” are a few tracks featured on this playlist.
To manifest some good weather, having these artists by your side will be the way to go. After so many short, gloomy days, it’s only fair to spend your break the way you want to. If your mood is down, feel the sun on your face while out for an early morning stroll, long drive or hike with these tracks playing in the background. As spring takes its course, each song has its own voice that will define the perfect beginning to a good day.
Play That Funky Music
David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Hot Chocolate and Stevie Wonder are a few specialists of funky, R&B styles on this playlist. “Sound and Vision,” “Valerie,” “You Sexy Thing” and “True To Your Heart” are seldom few that will get that groove on in any situation. You’re sure to get lost in the beat.
The movies “White Chicks,” “Zoolander” and “The Cheetah Girls” were some of the inspirations for these tracks. Every film scene shot in a car is the perfect picture for a soundtrack of feel-good funk. Be ready to dance and shout with the windows down because it’ll be hard to sit still with these voices playing through your speakers. Keep calm, and dance on.
Solemn Blues for a Rainy Day
There’s a reason for the saying “April showers bring May flowers.” It’s not all sunshine in spring, so we included that quality for all of your window-lurking affairs. Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” Natalie Imbruglia’s “Torn” and Sixpence None The Richer’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” are some of these that will be the soundtrack to your tears in the typing pool.
As your week comes to a close, you’ll be yearning for more time; at least we will be. Each of these tracks, and several others included, will amplify your feelings and validate your need for a ballad to take over the weekend.
This playlist will bring you back to life and keep you going through the remainder of the semester. We hope you take this time, give yourself grace and jam along to the music in your mirror. You can listen to the playlist here. Happy spring!
