Happy Labor Day everyone! Sure, Labor Day is meant to celebrate the achievements of the American worker—you know those people who get less paid time off than their peers in other developed countries—but really it means A) Laboring through another so-called "holiday" (if you're unlucky) or B) Enjoying the last barbecue of the year (if you're unemployed). Either way, despite the fact that the last day of summer is September 21, Labor Day essentially marks the end of summer and basically well, the end of the year because...sigh...winter is coming. (Bet you thought we were totally gonna link that Game of Thrones meme didn't you? Nope!)
So what should you do on Labor Day? You should fire up the damn grill. This is definitely your last chance to enjoy a distinctly summertime actively. In fact, we'd suggest you just sit around with all your friends and talk about how your summer went. (Unless you fasted for Ramadan, which is to say you didn't have a summer and won't have a summer for the next five summers. Bummer bro.) So, you better run over to the supermarket and pick up some hot dogs, burgers, and some buns—though you're gonna have to accept the thievery of the bun game, we do not recommend going all George Banks when you're at Stop & Shop—and have one last barbecue to end the year with.
We know, it's very stressful getting all those things together on short notice, but how about we lighten the load and at least give you some tunes to go along with the party? Here's some Songs To Barbecue To.
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MC Serch f/ Chubb Rock, Nas, Red Hot Lover Tone "Back To The Grill" (1992)
Main Source f/ Nas, Joe Fatal, Akinyele "Live At The Barbeque"
Because what better song to inspire you to drop the burgers and start rapping.
The Notorious B.I.G. "Juicy" (1994)
Because you know very well, who you are...
2Pac f/ Shock-G & Money-B "I Get Around" (1993)
Because it's fun to clown around with the Underground.
The Dove Shack "Summertime In The LBC" (1995)
Because we haven't moved to L.A. yet but still want to hear about it.
Sly And The Family Stone "Hot Fun in the Summertime" (1969)
Because some of that old school stuff always works.
Shade Sheist f/ Nate Dogg, Kurupt "Where I Wanna Be" (2000)
Because Nate Dogg knows exactly how we feel.
Dom Kennedy "My Type of Party" (2012)
Action Bronson "Strictly For My Jeeps" (2013)
Because the way you're stuffing your face, you need to slow down baby.
Danny Brown "Grown Up" (2012)
Because we're finally grown up and can use the grill all on our own.
Jay Z "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" (2000)
Because someone just brought out the cole slaw and it's...about..to...go...down.
Ludacris f/ Pharrell "Southern Hospitality" (2000)
Because Southerners really know how to eat.
MC Eiht "All For The Money" (1994)
Because barbeques end up being more expensive than you think.
Digable Planets "It's Good To Be Here" (1993)
Because it's good to be anywhere with shade and a cold one.
Cam'ron "Killa Cam" (2004)
Because it's as hot as the Sahara out here.
The Sonics "Louie Louie" (1966)
Because by the end of the night, if all goes according to plan, our speech will be as inaudible as this song's lyrics.
Luniz f/ Michael Marshall "I Got 5 On It" (1995)
Because we're proud of ourselves for actually chipping in this time.
Daft Punk "One More Time" (2000)
Because we're gonna celebrate.
DJ Quik "Pitch In On a Party" (1999)
King Curtis "Instant Groove" (1969)
Dr. Dre f/ Snoop Doggy Dog, Jewell "Let Me Ride" (1993)
Chic "Good Times" (1979)
The title pretty much says it all.
Ahmad "Back In the Day" (1994)
Because it's time to reminisce.
Ohio Players "Skin Tight" (1974)
Because it's about time we undo this belt buckle.
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince "Summertime" (1991)
Goodbye summer, see you next year.