It’s Tunes Tuesday time! I’m thrilled to be hosting this link up with Janelle and Steff each week! We hope that you find new songs for your playlist each week!
This week is all about pump up songs. You know, those songs that give you a little extra power to finish up your run or workout. Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of rap music when I feel like lifting a little heavier or running a little faster. These songs have been re-introduced to my playlist this week because they’re just fun!
Song: Back That Thang Up
Album: 400 Degreez
Artist: Juvenile f/ Mannie Fresh and Lil Wayne
Genre: Hip Hop/Bounce/Dirty Rap
Year Released: February 1999
I remember jamming to this song way back in high school (I was probably a sophomore). I’m sure my parents would not have appreciated me listening to this back then, lol. This song, and video, just screams 90s hip hop to me.
Song: Can I Get A…
Album: Vol 2…Hard Knock Life, Def Jam’s Rush Hour Soundtrack
Artist: Jay-Z f/ Amil and Ja Rule
Genre: Hip Hop
Year Released: August 1998
How can you hear this song and not get pumped up? The only problem is that sometimes I’d rather dance to this song instead of working out, lol.
Do you have a favorite song that gets you pumped up? Let us know and add your blog post to the link up below!
Steff says
Both songs are on my playlist! Anything Jay-Z is amazing in my book!
kookyrunner says
100% agree – Jay Z can do no wrong lol
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I do love me some 90s hip hop!
kookyrunner says
It’s my favorite!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says
Ooh you took it back! I’ve never worked out to Back That Thing Up LOL – I’ll have to add it to my playlist!
kookyrunner says
Oh yes, I took it way back, lol
Christa says
I’ve been needing some new running tunes for a few weeks now so this is perfect! I find myself skipping half my playlist and it’s distracting. I think it will pump me up and make me laugh to hear Back That Thang Up start playing on my earbuds haha! It’s been forever since I’ve heard it. Thanks for the suggestions!
kookyrunner says
No problem! Happy to provide you with some new songs for your playlist!
Lisa @ Mile by Mile says
These songs definitely bring back high school memories!!
kookyrunner says
Totally!
Marcia says
These are a fun blast from the past!
kookyrunner says
Definitely, lol!