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    24 Brilliant Songs You Need In Your July Playlist

    The ultimate summer soundtrack.

    1. "Run Away With Me" by Carly Rae Jepsen

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    Carly Rae is queen of summer and this song will forever be my *going on holiday* jam. Play this as you drive away, fly away, or sail away from your job for a week or two.

    2. "I Love Myself" by Chaka Khan

    3. "My Type" by Saint Motel

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    I'm so here for the 70s aesthetic of this video. Bring me a floaty kaftan and a pool floatie immediately.

    4. "Cecilia" by Simon and Garfunkel

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    5. "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi ft. Justin Bieber

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    Yeah there was no way this song wasn't going on this playlist. I was in Cuba a few weeks ago, and literally every live band was playing this in every bar. This is THE summer song. Don't resist. Just accept it.

    6. "Just For One Night" by Blonde ft. Astrid S

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    7. "Wild Thoughts" by DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna

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    I'm not even that keen on the song – I've never been that into Santana, sorry, don't @ me. But god damn, look at Rihanna. Sweeping in here with her red lipstick and her teal dress and casually ending a male-only Billboard chart streak like it's no big deal. TAKE ME RIHANNA. I'M YOURS.

    8. "In The Summertime" by Mungo Jerry

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    9. "Want You Back" by Haim

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    This song is very good but also let's not kid ourselves here, I'm mainly using this video as a summer outfit mood board. Where'd you get those jeans from, Haim? I must have them.

    10. "Blue Magic" by Son Little

    11. "Cherry Bomb" by NCT 127

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    The kpop boy bands are killing it atm. This is just one of the killer tracks out right now, and I strongly advise you to fall down this wormhole. Start with BTS and don't stop until you're on 24K.

    12. "Coming Back Around" by Tayla

    13. "Breathe" by Sean Paul ft. Blu Cantrell

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    Remember this song? What a tune. Time to bring it back this July. You should also definitely try very hard to embrace a signature colour scheme as hard as Blu has in this video.

    14. "Lovin' You" by Coldabank

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    15. "More Than You Know" by Axwell /\ Ingrosso

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    There are only two decades you should be channelling this summer and that is the 90s and the 70s and I refuse to hear anything else on the subject. Also this song is pure electronica hype and I love it.

    16. "Bedroom" by Litany

    17. "Riptide" by Vance Joy

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    My ultimate summer anthem, from now until forever.

    18. "What She's Like" by Boba K

    19. "Troubled" by Elephante ft. Deb's Daughter

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    July is the month to just give into every electronic music craving you've ever had. I mean, I love this kind of music all year round, but if you feel you need an excuse, there you go.

    20. "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes

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    21. "Unforgettable" by French Montana ft. Swae Lee

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    If you don't want to dance to this song you're dead inside. I'm sorry but you just are.

    22. "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)" by Shakira

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    23. "Baby" by Astro

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    This is a strange cafe these boys are running but also I'd drink whatever Koolaid they're serving.

    24. "Run Up" by Major Lazer ft. Party Next Door and Nicki Minaj

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    This is a monthly series. Let me know what you think should be in my August playlist in the comments or tweet me.

    Want more? June's playlist is here.