We may not use tapes anymore, but a killer mixtape can make all difference at your summer shindig, whether it's sunning yourself in the sand or boogieing down at a BBQ, you'll need the perfect playlist. Check out Kidzworld's Summer Mixtape 2014.
Check out our top song picks for your summer playlist
Summer - Calvin Harris
No one makes a summer blockbuster hit quite like UK DJ Calvin Harris, and this one even has "Summer" as the title.
Summer by Calvin Harris was literally made for summer
Latch - Disclosure feat. Sam Smith
Featuring the vocals of UK crooner Sam Smith, "Latch" was a surprise hit this last year, and deserves a place on nearly every playlist.
Latch - Disclosure feat. Sam Smith
Problem - Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea
Ariana Grande is hot this year, and with it's retro '60's pop meets '90's R&B sound, "Problem" will get any backyard party started this season.
Iggy and Ariana get down sixties style in "Problem"
Fancy - Iggy Azalea
No doubt you'll be hearing more than your fair share of Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea this year, and our fave pick at the moment is "Fancy."
Iggy does her best Clueless in the vid for Fancy
Come Get it Bae - Pharrell feat. Miley Cyrus
Pharrell recently released a killer album, G I R L, featuring the hits "Happy" (from Despicable Me 2) and "Marilyn Monroe," but it's the laid back "Come Get it Bae" has a true summertime vibe that'll get you shakin' it.
Parrell and Miley in the recording studio together
Really Don't Care - Demi Lovato
Nobody belts out a power ballad like diva Demi Lovato, and "Really Don't Care" is the best "breaking free" pop song to come out this summer, so kick up your heels and sing along!
Demi Lovato at the West Hollywood Pride Parade
Timber - Pitbull feat. Ke$ha
"Timber" is pure pop, and as soon as the sun sets you and your crew will be jumping up and down to this club jam.
Ke$ha and Pitbull at the AMAs
Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz
This song was released a full year ago, but it's still topping the billboard charts and deserves a spot on your picnic playlist.
Am I Wrong is the perfect summer song
XO - Beyoncé
There was a lot to love about Queen Bey's secret album "Beyoncé", and this song is just one of them! The dreamy quality of her voice on this track will make you feel like you're in the middle of your first summer romance.
We love Queen Bey like XO!
West Coast - Lana Del Rey
Just like "Summertime Sadness", Lana Del Rey has a talent for crafting wistful, slow summer songs, "West Coast" is no exception!
Have Your Say
What's your fave song this summer? Let us know in the comments section below!
