17 Songs To Get You Through The Wait For The Election Results - Page 3

Source: Radio One D.C. / Radio One Digital

The Undefeated’s Aux Cord Chronicles are back with another playlist! This time the theme is election season. Journalist Justin Tinsley understands that we are all a nervous wreck as each vote is being counted. Below are songs to help you keep calm and look towards a brighter future. This playlist includes records from artists such as Nina Simone, Lil Baby, Marvin Gaye, plus more! “It captures the historical voyage of angst, aggression, and hope that we’ve always had once we step into the voting booth” Tinsley wrote to describe the vibes of the songs over the years featured in this list. Listen to the full playlist on your music streaming service.

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1. MARVIN GAYE — “WHAT’S GOING ON“ (1971)

MARVIN GAYE — “WHAT’S GOING ON“ (1971)

2. WALE — “SUE ME” (2019)

WALE — “SUE ME” (2019)

3. GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE — “THE MESSAGE” (1982)

GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE — “THE MESSAGE” (1982)

4. MIGUEL — “NOW” (2017)

MIGUEL — “NOW” (2017)

5. JANELLE MONAE — “AMERICANS” (2018)

JANELLE MONAE — “AMERICANS” (2018)

6. JADAKISS FEAT. STYLES P & EVE — “WE GONNA MAKE IT” (2001)

JADAKISS FEAT. STYLES P & EVE — “WE GONNA MAKE IT” (2001)

7. BILLIE HOLIDAY — “STRANGE FRUIT” (1939)

BILLIE HOLIDAY — “STRANGE FRUIT” (1939)

8. YOUNG DOLPH — “SUNSHINE” (2020)

YOUNG DOLPH — “SUNSHINE” (2020)

9. ARETHA FRANKLIN — “RESPECT” (1967)

ARETHA FRANKLIN — “RESPECT” (1967)

10. LIL BABY — “THE BIGGER PICTURE” (2020)

LIL BABY — “THE BIGGER PICTURE” (2020)

11. BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS — “GET UP, STAND UP” (1973)

BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS — “GET UP, STAND UP” (1973)

12. JOEY BADA$$ — “LAND OF THE FREE” (2017)

JOEY BADA$$ — “LAND OF THE FREE” (2017)

13. LAURYN HILL — “EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING” (1999)

LAURYN HILL — “EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING” (1999)

14. GLORIA GAYNOR — “I WILL SURVIVE” (1978)

GLORIA GAYNOR — “I WILL SURVIVE” (1978)

15. PUBLIC ENEMY — “BLACK STEEL IN THE HOUR OF CHAOS” (1988)

PUBLIC ENEMY — “BLACK STEEL IN THE HOUR OF CHAOS” (1988)

16. PRINCE AND THE NEW POWER GENERATION — “MONEY DON’T MATTER 2 NIGHT” (1991)

PRINCE AND THE NEW POWER GENERATION — “MONEY DON’T MATTER 2 NIGHT” (1991)

17. KENDRICK LAMAR — “ALRIGHT” (2015)

KENDRICK LAMAR — “ALRIGHT” (2015)