The 12 Best Summertime Road Trip Sing-Alongs

School’s out for summer—just kidding, you’re probably working a job that rudely doesn’t acknowledge summer breaks, like the rest of us. But you almost definitely have some solid PTO squirreled away to bask in the sun and hit the open road with some close or soon-to-be close pals. Whether you’re headed to a local beach or have a more ambitious cross-country trek on the docket, it’s essential to have snacks loaded up. After all, no one likes a cranky driver. Yet perhaps even more paramount is a killer soundtrack. 

Assuming you get the coveted position of power of manning the AUX cord, absolutely do not make any of your fellow adventurers regret it. We got you covered with a formidable playlist. It’s so potent that even when you run out of pretzel chips, your crew will remain upbeat. Nothing distracts "hanger" like a robust sing-along. And why wouldn’t you? You’re in great company, on a journey—and most importantly, it’s summer. Sail away on the ebony asphalt groove and let us worry about the tunes.

Meek’s third full-length, Wins & Losses, dropped earlier this month, making it an obvious pick for any Summer 2017 playlist. Although he's Philly rap royalty, Meek shouts out ATL Black Mafia Family boss Big Meech with, “You looked up to Jordan/We looked up to Meech.” The line's a cutting slight to Yo Gotti, who regularly glorifies basketball superstars in his rhymes (though, frankly, “LeBron James” is a classic). The trumpet samples really help flesh out this star-studded track to epic heights and long stretches on the freeway.

Everyone in your car should know this one—a formidable contender for Song of Summer 2016 (did we ever reach a unanimous decision on that one?). Atlanta’s Dae Dae worked construction till deeming “Wat U Mean” his first official debut track. An excellent celebration of one’s haters—and if your co-pilots don’t have those, who exactly are you riding with?