Get to know: Aural HUB’s sports playlist
Just like music, sports elevates us to new levels of achievement, because when words fail to inspire, music speaks volumes. In order to inspire you during your routines and practices, here we introduce you to our very own Sports Playlist.
Let’s Get It Started (Spike Mix) — The Black Eyed Peas
“Let’s Get It Started” is the edited radio version of American group Black Eyed Peas song “Let’s Get Retarded”, from their 2003 album Elephunk. It gained popularity as the theme song for the 2004 NBA Playoffs on ABC and won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2005 Grammy Awards.
Just Hold On — Steve Aoki, Louis Tomlinson
“Just Hold On” is the first solo music project by Tomlinson after One Direction parted ways. The song marked Aoki’s highest-charting song in the UK and US. The duo debuted the song live during a performance on The X-Factor, which occurred just days after news hit that Tomlinson’s mother died after battling with cancer. In the song, Tomlinson fills the lyrics with a sense of mourning and wonder of what happens after a loved one leaves your life.
“Good Feeling” peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a top ten hit in 16 countries. The song contains vocal samples from Etta James’ 1962 single “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” and Avicii’s song “Levels”, which also sampled the Etta James song, is used as the primary musical sample under Flo Rida’s rapping.
I Need Your Love — Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding
“I Need Your Love” is a song by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and English singer Ellie Goulding. It reached number four on the UK Singles Chart, making Harris the first artist in UK chart history to have eight top ten hits from one studio album. It also reached the top twenty in the US. The song was nominated for British Single of the Year at the 2014 BRIT Awards, while the music video was nominated for British Video of the Year.
“Wake Me Up” is a song by Swedish DJ Avicii with vocals provided by American soul singer Aloe Blacc. Avicii introduced the song for the first time live on stage at the 2013 Ultra Music Festival. The experimental song reportedly confused and angered a section of the electronic dance festival community. Eventually, Avicii achieved critical and commercial success with the release of the single worldwide.
How Deep Is Your Love - Calvin Harris
“How Deep Is Your Love” features uncredited vocals by Norwegian singer and songwriter Ina Wroldsen and a collaboration with English Production trio Disciples. The single was critically and commercially successful, reaching the top-ten in 22 countries, including number two on the UK Singles Chart.
Shots & Squats — Vigiland, Tham Sway
After their single “UFO” made the top 10 of Spotify’s most played songs, Swedish duo Vigiland released “Shots & Squats” featuring Tham Sway, they achieved number-ones in Scandinavia over summer and fall 2015. The single became popular in Latin America due to Vine its use as the theme song for the MTV series SuperShore.
“No Money” is a song by Swedish electronic music duo Galantis. The song features uncredited vocals from Reece Bullimore. It received commercial acclaim, peaking at number one in Norway and reaching the top ten in Sweden and the UK. Additionally, it became their first single to chart on the US’ Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 88.
I Could Be The One (Avicii VS. Nicky Romero) — Avicii, Nicky Romero
“I Could Be the One” is a collab between Avicii and Dutch DJ Nicky Romero, which features uncredited vocals from Swedish singer Noonie Bao. Internationally, the single topped the charts in Hungary and the UK.
FRIENDS (Borgeous Remix) — Marshmello, Anne-Marie, Borgeous
“FRIENDS” is a song recorded by American music producer Marshmello and English singer Anne-Marie. The friend-zone anthem was remixed by American DJ and music producer John Borger, better known by his stage name Borgeous.
Summertime Sadness (Lana Del Rey VS. Cedric Gervais) — Lana Del Rey, Cedric Gervais
“Summertime Sadness” is a song by American singer Lana Del Rey from her second studio album, Born to Die. In the summer of 2013, a remix by Cedric Gervais was released and helped the single become a sleeper hit, debuting at 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the highest charting single of her career in the US with a peak of 6. The remix version of the song won a 2014 Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical.
“Stronger” is a song by American rapper Kanye West, from his third studio album Graduation. The track utilizes a sample of “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” by French house duo Daft Punk. The song reached the top of Billboard Hot 100, becoming West’s third number-one single. It was a top ten single in ten countries, topping the charts in four of them, including the UK. The song won a 2008 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance and was named as one of the best songs of the year by Rolling Stone.
