Song starters for every genre
February 18, 2020
Pop, Rock, Alternative, Hip-Hop, and Country are the few of the popular music genres to date. Trying to find different music to start listening to can be hard, but here are a few introductory songs that will make it easier to explore new genres
Pop:
- “Say So” by Doja Cat
- “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” by Ariana Grande
- “NO” by Meghan Trainer
- “Young Dumb & Broke” by Khalid
- “New Americana” by Halsey
Rock:
- “What I Got” by Sublime
- “Just a Girl” by No Doubt
- “Lo/Hi” by the Black Keys
- “Californication” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- “Original Prankster” by The OffSpring
Alternative:
- “Are You Bored Yet?” by Wallows
- “Cry Baby” by Neighborhood
- “Black Madonna” by Cage the Elephant
- “The Less I Know the Better” by Tame Impala
- “After the Storm” by Kali Uchis
Hip-Hop:
- “Fade” by Kanye West
- “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G
- “KOD” by J.Cole
- “It’s a Vibe” by 2 Chainz
- “Bounce Back” by Big Sean
Country:
- “Greatest Love Story” by Lanco
- “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum
- “Born to Love You” by Lanco
- “I Hope” by Gabby Barrett
- “One Thing Right” by Marshmello and Kane Brown
Soul:
- “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
- “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder
- “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse
- “Everyday People” by Sly and the Family Stone
Rap:
- “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio
- “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa
- “Stan” by Eminem
- “Straight Outta Compton” by N.W.A
- “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang
