Pure Classics from 2008
Stepping back into 2008, the year 叠别测辞苍肠茅 put a ring on it, 'Low' ruled the clubs and Black music dominated. This playlist is a full-on throwback ride through wall-to-wall bangers.
Stepping back into 2008 when 'Disturbia' was on repeat, 'Low' shut down every rave, and T.I. and Rihanna had us shouting 'Live Your Life' like it was gospel. This playlist is pure throwback energy, packed with iconic heat from the likes of Flo Rida, Estelle, Wiley and Dizzee. These are the tracks that defined a generation.
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Music Played
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Dizzee Rascal
Dance Wiv Me (feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome)
- Dirtee Stank.
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Wiley
Wearing My Rolex
- Asylum.
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Styles P
Good Times
- D Block.
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Flo Rida
Low (feat. 罢鈥怭补颈苍)
- Atlantic.
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T.I.
Live Your Life (feat. Rihanna)
- Atlantic.
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Wretch 32
Ina Di Ghetto (feat. Ghetts & Badness)
- Renowned Records Ltd.
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Rick Ross
Here I Am (feat. Nelly & Avery Storm)
- Def Jam Recordings.
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叠别测辞苍肠茅
If I Were A Boy
- RCA.
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Estelle & Busta Rhymes
American Boy (Remix)
- Atlantic.
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Lil Wayne
Lollipop
Remix Artist: Static Major.- Cash Money.
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Missy Elliott
Ching-A-Ling
- Atlantic.
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Busy Signal
Pon Di Edge
- White Label.
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Erup
Click My Finger
- Heart Of Love Production.
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Rihanna
Disturbia
- Mercury.
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Mariah Carey
Bye Bye
- Island.
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Mary J. Blige
Just Fine
- Geffen Records.
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M.I.A.
Paper Planes
- XL.
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