I want to create a playlist for pulling a late night study session. With finals and AP tests approaching, this is something I’m likely to get very familiar with. There are so many qualities that decide what makes a great late-night song, but I want to actually talk about the songs a little bit.

     Wonderful Everyday- Chance the Rapper

This is awesome song with an awesome concept. This is a cover of the theme song from the “Arthur” television show on PBS. The climax of the song where Chance and the features on the song put together really is beautiful, and more than enough to power you through whatever assignment you are slaving over.

     Can’t Tell Me Nothin’- Kanye West

This is a motivation song. Kanye is gonna get his money, and do whatever he wants with it. And you will buy into it, and give you the over-confidence of Kanye. That’s not always the best thing, but you’ll need all the confidence you can get at 2:00 a.m.

     Use Me- Bill Withers

This is all about the music. As soon as this classic from Wither’s timeless album “Still Bill” hits you, you feel it. It grooves like a funk song but has the lyrics of a Motown song. The instrumental version of this song could have you going strong well into the night.

      HiiiPoWeR- Kendrick Lamar

This was one of the first songs from Kendrick to really grab me. It's soft, almost haunting beat and lyrics can inspire anyone. 

      D*** It Feels Good to be a Gangsta- Geto Boys

This hip-hop classic will make you realize what a real gangsta is, and make you believe (falsely) that you are one. Which is very important.

     Honorable Mention:

Little Black Submarines (The Black Keys), Microphone Fiend (Eric B & Rakim), Catch a Bad One (Del the Funkee Homosapien), Scenario (A Tribe Called Quest),  Scenario (A Tribe Called Quest)