The heat is on! I hope you’re all making the most of these hot and steamy nights this summer. Every year I like to put together a mixtape of summer “anthems…” you know…. the songs that will make me think of this exact time and place years after 2016 has passed. With all the changes we have going on right now, Joe and I have been trying to find a balance of relaxing and listening to chill music without feeling 100 years old. Some favorite artists have been Chance The Rapper, Maxwell, FKA twigs, Drake. This playlist is definitely best listened to at night with the windows open. Perhaps you’re enjoying cold drinks on friend’s patio, sitting across a bonfire, or taking drives with the top (or sunroof) down.

Whatever you’re doing this summer, I hope this mix adds a little cherry on top your summer sundae.

Mixtape Track List:

• Summer Friends (feat. Jeremih & Francis & The Lights) – Chance The Rapper, Jeremih, Francis
• 1990x – Maxwell
• Love Like That – Tux Refux – Mayer Hawthorne
• Two Weeks – FKA twigs
• All Night – Chance The Rapper, Knox Fortune and the Lights
• Flowers – The Deli
• Am I Wrong – Anderson Paak, ScHoolboy Q
• I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times) – Jamie xx, Young Thug, Popcaan
• One Dance – Drake, Wiz Kid, Kyla
• The Night Is Still Young – Nicki Minaj
• Automatic – Zhu, AlunaGeorge
• Girlfriend – NAO
• I wanted to add GIRLS by Joey Purp (feat Chance the Rapper) but isn’t on Spotify, so just take a listen here.

Listen to W&D’s Summer 2016 Mixtape on Spotify or down below.

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Kate Arends

Kate is currently learning to play the Ukulele, much to the despair of her husband, kids, and dogs. Follow her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.