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Soundtracks of summer 2019
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Does this year’s big summer anthems have a country flavour? Which classic summer genre makes a big comeback this season? And what kind of music can boost any rooftop pool party? Regardless of which type of business you're running, you'll benefit from playing the right seasonal tunes.
Posted on February 18, 2022
Put on your sunglasses, relax, and let the Soundtrack music team guide you through 2019's hottest genres and our sunniest timeless soundtracks to create the right summer mood for your customers.
For a laidback summer vibe: Warm Weather Reggae
Reggae was already a classic choice for an instant summer feeling but with superstar Rihanna releasing a reggae album it might also be the big comeback genre of 2019. Here the blissful sounds of palm trees swaying slowly are condensed into a soundtrack of Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals and newer backbeats on Caribbean cruise control.
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For a fresh summer vibe: Summer Break 2019
School’s out! Today’s radio genres continues to borrow and incorporate tropical sounds which makes for an extra summery feeling to this collection of all the big 2019 songs. Modern, youthful pop, r&b, reggaeton and tropical house longing for lazy days in the sun.
![Summer Break 2019](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.datocms-assets.com%2F57355%2F1645203781-soundtrack_summer_fig2.jpg%3Fw%3D800%26auto%3Dformat&w=1600&q=91)
For a chill summer vibe: Tropical Bungalow
This is dance music for lying down. Tropical House is a calmer kind of EDM dreaming about the Caribbean and is still a safe bet if you want to create a youthful yet relaxed mood by the infinity pool. All you need is sunscreen and this Soundtrack packed with Kygo and all his friends.
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For a hot summer vibe: Vamos A Bailar
Not afraid to break a sweat? High energy and dance focused, this steamy blend of classic and contemporary Latin sounds will make everybody want to show their best moves. Nightlife in Spanish with a Miami feel.
![Vamos A Bailar](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.datocms-assets.com%2F57355%2F1645216422-soundtrack_summer_fig4.jpg%3Fw%3D800%26auto%3Dformat&w=1600&q=91)
For a beachy summer vibe: Surf’s Up
Instant teleportation to Hawaii is possible with this sunny and salty retro mix of calypso, surf rock, steel drums and wobbly guitars. Perfect for riding the waves or just studying them from the beach bar, piña cola in hand. Hang ten!
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For a rooftop summer vibe: Block Party
Make the most of a summer in the city with this fun collection of hip hop record crate staples. Happy hip hop to keep your head up and nodding while gazing at the New York skyline. Positivity ranging from the 80s until today.
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For the ultimate summer vibe: Ultimate Summer
If none of the Soundtracks above can satisfy your summer needs, go for this one. It’s a high fructose concentrate of summer and classic sing-a-long hits from all eras.
![Ultimate Summer](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.datocms-assets.com%2F57355%2F1645216785-soundtrack_summer_fig7.jpg%3Fw%3D800%26auto%3Dformat&w=1600&q=91)
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