For the Girls: August 2025

This is the August 2025 playlist for the girls. The Songs "Connected" - Stereo MC's (Connected, 1992) A glossy early-’90s dance-rap track built around a tight groove and a bright, club-ready hook. "Keep On Dancing" - The Gentrys (Keep On Dancing (Expanded Edition), 1965) A garage-rock singalong with a simple, upbeat chorus that keeps the energy high. "Rockit (Single Version)" - Herbie Hancock (80s 100 Hits, 1979) A keyboard-driven funk-pop cut that helped define a futuristic, dance-floor side of late-’70s pop. "Their Cell" - Girl In a Coma (Both Before I'm Gone, 2007) A sharp, punky rock song with a raw edge and an insistent, driving pace. "Southeast West Virginia" - Virginia Coalition (VACO 2021 EP (Virginia Coalition Twenty Twenty One Extended Play), 2021) A modern indie rock tune with a sturdy guitar hook and a straightforward, road-trip feel. "Unbelievable" - EMF (Schubert Dip, 1990) A Britpop-era anthem with a big bassline and a punchy, chantable chorus. "Tap the Bottle" - Young Black Teenagers (Dead Enz Kidz Doin' Lifetime Bidz (Explicit Version), 1992) A boom-bap single with playful energy and a brash, party-first attitude. "Under the Boardwalk" - The Drifters (Under the Boardwalk, 1964) A classic doo-wop soul favorite with an easy sway and a warm summertime feel. "If You Wanna" - The Vaccines (What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?, 2011) A brisk indie rock song that leans on urgency, jangly guitars, and a clean hook. "Bring the Pain" - Method Man (Tical (Deluxe Edition), 1994) A hard-hitting East Coast rap track known for its grim tone and command of the beat. "What You Won't Do for Love" - Bobby Caldwell (What You Won't Do for Love, 1978) A smooth, romantic soul ballad with one of the signature soft-groove grooves of the era. "Everything About You" - Ugly Kid Joe (America's Least Wanted, 1992) A swaggering hard rock anthem with a sarcastic streak and a huge, crowd-pleasing chorus. Genres Hip-Hop/Rap Rock Pop R&B/Soul Alternative Hard Rock