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10 Songs Every Black Person Should Have On Their Summer Cookout Playlist

What's a cookout without these hits? 

by Kui Mwai

July 14, 2022 at 2:23 pm

Cookout season is finally in full swing, and the only thing better than the food is the music. Cookout jams should be their own genre — they’ll get you to put that plate to the side and head straight for the makeshift dance floor. 

There are so many songs that capture the vibe of a summer cookout, but here are 10 songs to help you create the perfect playlist for a summer cookout. 

"Summertime" by The Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff

What’s better than a Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff joint? The pair catapulted their music careers with this 1991 hit that will set the tone for a summer cookout without fail.

Wobble" by V.I.C.

V.I.C.’s “Wobble” has aged so well since it’s 2008 release. The hit appeals to folks across generations. If you want to get the party started, this is the song to play.

"Before I Let Go" by Frankie Beverly and Maze

This song needs no introduction. As Blavity previously reported, it’s one of those songs that every Black person knows word for word, without fail. It’s impossible not to sing along to the classic, and it’ll give you the chance to see who in your family really has pipes.

"Outstanding" by The Gap Band

The younger attendees may not be acquainted with “Outstanding,” but your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles will be on their feet when this 1982 hit plays. The song’s old-school sound is so easy to groove and sing along to.

"Cupid Shuffle" by Cupid

You can never have enough group dance songs at a summer cookout, and “Cupid Shuffle” is one you cannot miss. It’s the perfect cookout song to kick off line dancing.

"Electric Boogie (The Electric Slide)" by Marcia Griffiths

It’s electric!

With one of the best hooks of all time, “Electric Boogie” is a must-have on your summer cookout playlist. It’s another feel-good song that will have cookout attendees of all ages on the dance floor.

"Candy" by Cameo

Speaking of slapping the floor, if you aren’t doing it when electric sliding to Cameo’s “Candy,” you are sorely missing out. The 1986 hit has everything you love about ’80s music: strong drums, a catchy melody and playful, easy lyrics. Chances are the song will be stuck in your head weeks after the cookout.

"Before I Let Go" by Beyoncé

Beyoncé breathed new life into this aforementioned cookout staple. Her 2019 rendition of the song feels exciting, fresh and familiar. Remember the “Before I Let Go” challenge that once swept the nation? See if you and your loved ones can still nail the choreography.

"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire

The kids will know it from TikTok, and older folks will know it from their childhood. Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” is a cookout classic. 

"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers

Rest in peace to the great Bill Withers, who gifted us with his incredible talent and some of the smoothest vocals on “Lovely Day.” Its hard not to have a lovely day when listening to the song, and it’s a beautiful way to start or end your cookout.

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Reflecting on "The Photograph" and Black mother-daughter relationships

Reflecting on “The Photograph” and Black mother-daughter relationships

by Kui Mwai

Full bodied, multilayered, complex Black mother-daughter relationships are rarely captured on screen. It wasn’t until I watched Stella Meghie’s “The Photograph” that I realized just how much I was craving to see something akin to my mother and I’s relationship on film. 

“The Photograph” invites its viewers into characters Mae (Issa Rae) and her mother Christine’s (Chanté Adams)…

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Black Women Related To Blue Ivy All Too Well In Viral Courtside Moment With JAY-Z

Black Women Related To Blue Ivy All Too Well In Viral Courtside Moment With JAY-Z

By: Kui Mwai Article Reprint JAY-Z may be one of the greatest rappers of all time, but to Blue Ivy, he’s just an embarrassing dad. In a hilarious video, the proud dad tries to give his 10-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter a hug and a kiss while sitting courtside at game five of the NBA finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics. But Blue didn’t seem too impressed, and in…

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Black Women Related To Blue Ivy All Too Well In Viral Courtside Moment With JAY-Z

Black Women Related To Blue Ivy All Too Well In Viral Courtside Moment With JAY-Z

By: Kui Mwai Article Reprint JAY-Z may be one of the greatest rappers of all time, but to Blue Ivy, he’s just an embarrassing dad. In a hilarious video, the proud dad tries to give his 10-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter a hug and a kiss while sitting courtside at game five of the NBA finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics. But Blue didn’t seem too impressed, and in…

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Kandi Burruss Says Xscape Could Beat Destiny's Child In A Verzuz Battle And Twitter Is Not Having It

Kandi Burruss Says Xscape Could Beat Destiny’s Child In A Verzuz Battle And Twitter Is Not Having It

By: Kui Mwai Article Reprint Xscape group member turned businesswoman and reality star Kandi Burruss thinks that they have what it takes to beat Destiny’s Child in a Verzuz battle, but fans aren’t too sure, Vibe reports.

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The debate over whether we can enjoy Kanye West's music is frustrating, but necessary

The debate over whether we can enjoy Kanye West’s music is frustrating, but necessary

Kui Mwai

On October 12, Howard students awoke to a 6 AM emailfrom the university’s administration with a special announcement. Controversial rap legend Kanye West would be performing his infamous Sunday Service, a choral performance of his gospel-infused discography, in the Yard that very morning, in accompaniment with the many celebrities that perform during Howard’s Homecoming extravaganza. The…