Parsons Playlists: Back to the Future

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Griffin (class of 2027). It features a mix of new and older songs.

Back to the Future

back to the future

Recently, I’ve been listening to mostly old music as well as whatever new releases were coming out, so I thought, why not combine the time differences into one playlist? Listening to them all, it’s interesting to listen to the common themes from each period and how the sound has evolved into what we enjoy today. Listening from old to new, new to old, or shuffling the list gives light to new experiences as well.

Sampha – “Dancing Circles 2.0”

JPEGMAFIA – “either on or off the drugs”

Mustafa feat. Daniel Caesar – “Leaving Toronto”

KAYTRANADA feat. Childish Gambino – “Witchy”

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”

Clairo – “Juna”

MAXO KREAM X TYLER, THE CREATOR – “CRACC ERA”

FKA twigs – “Eusexua”

Denzel Curry ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Juicy J – “COLE PIMP”

The Temptations – “The Way You Do The Things You Do”

Ben E. King – “Stand By Me”

Sly & The Family Stone – “Family Affair”

The Flamingos – “I Only Have Eyes for You”

Bobby Hebb – “Sunny”

Paul Simon – “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”

Stevie Wonder – “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing”

Ray Charles – “What’d I Say”

Bob Dylan – “The Times They Are A-Changin'”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZezTVskBwAUxuXEeauYQTMFG&si=2Sv6jGo_Mymlm_Ki

Parsons Playlists: Sampled Gems!!!

Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Laeticia (class of 2026) and features some songs that have used samples of other songs in interesting ways.

Sampled Gems!!!

Nothing ignites my passion for music quite like a masterpiece, but there’s something truly exhilarating about a great song that breathes new life into another. This playlist is a celebration of the art of sampling, showcasing some of the most innovative and impactful uses of sampled songs in music history. Each track is infused with nostalgia and authenticity as artists transform tunes we all love into fresh and exciting experiences. Here are some songs that best use sampled music to elevate the original tunes to new heights!

Tayc – “Anogo”
* Samples Brandy and Monica – “The Boy Is Mine”

Tyler the Creator – “Are We Still Friends?”
* Samples Al Green – “Dream”

Twista, ft. Kanye West & Jamie Foxx – “Slow Jamz”
* Samples Luther Vandross – “A House Is Not A Home”

Bvfy – “Basta”
* Samples Jovi ft. Reniss – “B.A.S.T.A.R.D.”

Drake – “Cameras”
* Samples Jon B. – “Calling On You”

Tems – “Wickedest”
* Samples Magic System – “Premier Gaou”

Kendrick Lamar – “Money Trees”
* Samples House Beach – “Silver Soul”

Mariah Carey – “Fantasy”
* Samples Tom Tom Club – “Genius of Love”

Victony – “Everything”
* Samples Post Malone ft. Swae Lee – “Sunflower”

Kiana Lede – “Mad At Me”
* Samples Outkast – “So Fresh, So Clean”

Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZeweaY0kva_JMe7Tl8P9pMdL&si=z-t92gObGRDD82aL