Summer Mixtape 2012

Okay, so we don’t exactly use tapes anymore, but there’s an art to creating the perfect playlist for the summer. The key to a mind-blowing mixtape is blending classic summer songs with your favorite new hits and throwing in a little something that everyone can sing along to – whether it’s your dad or your BFF. Check out the 2012 Kidzworld Summer Mixtape to get some ideas for your playlist!

A scorchin' summer set list is all about blending classics and hits.

Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

A classic summer hit about being grateful for the sun’s relaxing rays.

We Are Young – Fun. Featuring Janelle Monae

If this song doesn’t get everyone singing along with you, we don’t know what will!

The Motto - Drake Featuring Lil’ Wayne

YOLO! You Only Live Once according to Drake and Lil’ Wayne, so make the most of your summer!

The Motto: You Only Live Once

Summertime – Will Smith

If you have any old school hip hop buffs to appease, this song is designed to make you chill out and groove.

California Girls – Katy Perry

Every girl is a “California Girls” in the summer, so bust out those Daisy Dukes (that’s slang for cut-off shorts) and dance along.

Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO

“Party Rock Anthem” is also a summer anthem.

Party Rock Anthem will kick your summer into gear

Love You Like A Love Song – Selena Gomez

It may not be about summer, but just like Selena in the video,“Love You Like A Love Song” will make you want to hop in your BF's convertible or serenade your sweetheart on the beach.

Karaoke Queen Selena serenades on the beach

The Locomotion – Kylie Minogue

Old-fashioned and up-tempo, The Locomotion will get you moving.

One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful

The video says it all for this one! Get to the beach already!

Summertime Blues – Ed Cochran

Not everything can go your way, let Ed Cochran commiserate with you about the summertime blues.

Summer in the City – Lovin’ Spoonful

If your friends have their musical roots in straight-up rock then don’t leave this one off the playlist.

Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen

I think we can all agree that “Call Me Maybe” will continue to dominate the charts this summer, so don’t leave it off your playlist!

Surfin’ USA – Beach Boys

The ultimate summer song!

Have Your Say

What will you be putting on your summer mixtape? Let us know in the comments section below!