WTF IS SUMMER? Let XX Fortune Remind You

Dive into summer nostalgia with XX Fortune, "WTF IS SUMMER?" playlist. A time-traveling journey that captures the essence of sunny days, carefree vibes, and endless memories.

There's music, and then there's summer music—the kind of summer music that takes you back to the late summer nights, block parties, family cookouts, summer flings, and the summer's chaos. At XX Fortune, summer is more than just a season. Summer is a feeling of nostalgia in one season. So, we made a playlist for it. "WTF IS SUMMER?" is a playlist of 45 songs broken into 3 different vibes, curated for every version of summertime.

VIBE ONE: CRUISIN' WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN

This is perfect for the enchanting golden hour when the sun casts a warm, golden glow over the city, and you find yourself cruising down the street. You've just slipped into your favorite fit, stepping outside. These tracks embody the soft, flexing radiance that harmonizes perfectly with the liberating essence of summertime.  

1. It Was A Good Day - Ice Cube

2. Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

3. Money Trees - Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock

4. Beautiful - Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams, Charlie Wilson

5. Ride Wit Me - Nelly, City Spud

6. So Fresh, So Clean - Outkast

7. Whatever You Like - T.I.

8. Drank In My Cup - Kirko Bangz

9. Shawty Is Da Sh*t - The-Dream, Fabolous

10. Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) - Ashanti

11. Why Don't We Fall In Love - Amerie

12. Rock The Boat - Aaliyah

13. Me & U - Cassie

14. My Love Is Like...Wo - Mýa

15. 03' Bonnie & Clyde - JAY-Z, Beyoncé

16. Can't Believe It - T-Pain, Lil Wayne

VIBE TWO: BLOCK PARTY, SKATE RINK

Imagine the vibrant atmosphere of block parties and the excitement of skating rinks. All things are rich with the nostalgia of summer. It's the ultimate vibe for those moments when you crave something with a solid bassline. Perfect for when outside is calling your name.

1. Soldier - Destiny's Child, T.I., Lil Wayne

2. Do It To It - Cherish, Sean Paul

3. Oh - Ciara, Ludacris

4. No Scrubs - TLC

5. On The Hotline - Pretty Ricky

6. Da Baddest B*tch - Trina

7. Back That Azz Up - JUVENILE, Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh

8. Independent - Webbie, Boosie Badazz, Lil Phat

9. Crank That (Soulja Boy) - Soulja Boy

10. Bring It Back - Travis Porter

11. Salt Shaker - Ying Yang Twins, Lil Jon, The East Side Boyz

12. All The Way Turned Up - Roscoe Dash, Soulja Boy

13. A Bay Bay - Hurricane Chris

14. Rack City - Tyga

15. Paranoid - Ty Dolla $ign, B.o.B

    
    

VIBE THREE: LATE SUMMER NIGHTS & FLINGS

That midnight mood of the summer. You immerse yourself in these melodies after the party ends or right before you hit "send" on a risky text. Each song reverberates with a blend of romance and a bit toxic, inviting you to reflect on your deepest emotions and desires under the glow of the moonlight.

1. Frontin' - Pharrell Williams, JAY-Z

2. I'm Sprung - T-Pain

3. Let Me Hold You - Bow Wow, Omarion

4. Rockin' That Sh*t - The-Dream

5. 1, 2 Step - Ciara, Missy Elliot

6. Yo (Excuse Me Miss) - Chris Brown

7. Just A Friend - Mario

8. Into You - Fabolous, Tamia

9. Lotus Flower Bomb - Wale, Miguel

10. U Got It Bad - USHER

11. So Gone - Monica

12. Slow Down - Bobby V

13. Dilemma - Nelly, Kelly Rowland

14. Kiss Me Thru The Phone - Soulja Boy, Sammie

This playlist is about more than just music, it's about memory. These 45 songs represent every version of black joy, style, happiness, romance, and rebellion. They are a reminder of what summer is truly all about. XX Fortune is about telling stories through sound, style, and soul. And, this playlist is a celebration of that.

Stream the playlist, soak in the vibes, and make this summer yours.