The songs I chose are chosen because the artist or song best represents who I am. I chose “Buffalo Soldier” because Bob Marley is the man. The song “Show No Love”(“Cocaine Paradise”Spotify messed up the name)talks about the artist’s life in Newark which is similar to my life in Queensbridge. “Shake It Off” made the list because I like listening to that song when I feel like acting like a gangsta. Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” makes me think “Aren’t we all in some way ‘Living On  A Prayer’.” I had to add “N.Y. State of Mind” because Nas is from Queensbridge which makes us brothers. “Dear Mama” was added because its part of the “National Recording Registry,” if it’s good enough for congress it’s good enough for me. “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five is old school hip-hop, before any sort of “gun” was added to a rappers vernacular. Bruno Mar’s is my brother so I had to throw in “Liquor Store Blues” plus he has an amazing voice. “What goes around” was added because Justin Timberlake is a thug and I respect that. Ray Charles “Hit the Road Jack” is an old school throwback that I listen to because it’s Ray. Lastly, my list wouldn’t be complete without a song that has a crazy nice beat but lyrics that don’t make sense which is why I added DMX. It was hard choosing which DMX song to add because all his songs don’t really make any sense but “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” has the best beat with the least profanity.

Hope you guys enjoy.