The floor is sticky, the line for the bathroom is absurdly long and countless freshmen are scuffing the bejeezus out of your new shoes—but let’s be real…did you actually think it was a good idea to break out those semi-vintage, limited-edition Air Force Ones that your main squeeze bought you to a rush event? Thankfully, Intermission has compiled this collection of songs that will undoubtedly receive plays by the D.J., but will also hopefully get you through any all-campus extravaganza. Intermission Presents: The Fratastic Playlist.
“Without You” – David Guetta ft. Usher
It’s gonna burn for me to say this, but Intermission can get down to D. Guetta. Not the typical R&B flow of Usher, but nevertheless, it’s still Usher. And we’re still dancing. Looks like the night’s started off right on the Phi Psi light-up dance floor.
“The Motto” – Drake ft. Lil Wayne
Uh oh. My jam. It’s not a song. It’s a way of life. I mean, how else could we justify typical, day-to-day actions? YOLO. Despite being Canadian (we see you Jimmy Brooks), Drake “do[es] it for the Bay,” which clearly places him in our favor.
“Sandstorm” – Darude
Ahh, Sandstorm. A seven-and-a-half-minute techno classic. We still wait with anxious anticipation for the build up to stop and the beat to drop. And when it does, it’s just as satisfying than it used to be. You know that moment when you realize the only dance move that fits the song is slowly bobbing up and down with an extended arm? Yeah. That moment.
“Get Low” – Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz
From the windows? AND to the walls?! When this Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz classic blasts through the speakers, we commemorate the simpler days of 2004 by making a curious attempt at crumping, while chanting Lil John’s favorite one-word, rather sloppy pastime. Relive those eighth grade days. Or for the frosh, like, fifth?
“Call Me Maybe” – Carly Rae Jepsen
Well, well, well. The instant classic. With a simple melody, hook and lilting lyrics, Carly Rae Jepsen has possessed the minds of people everywhere. Who knew such a heartfelt and genuine ballade could capture the hearts of so many rugged and rough fraternity gentlemen? We surely don’t know, but for that, we commend her. So why not keep the night going with this 2012 chart-topper adored by beach-volleying bros and Beiber-lovers everywhere.
“We Found Love” – Rihanna
Oh, Rihanna. What would we do without your smash hits? A staple amongst party playlists, Rihanna’s “We Found Love” never ceases to please, even if it is played millions of times. Rock to this one in 1035 and feel the nostalgia mix with the hopes of next year’s new (old?) residents…
“Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” – Skrillex
Adopt a style from the U.K. underground music scene with wobbly bass, and suddenly we’re in love with a man who looks like a balding version of the girl from “The Ring”. But really, though, Skrillex is sick.
“N****s in Paris” – Jay-Z and Kanye West
You studied abroad to take in the language and culture of Paris. Now you have a perfect theme song! They may try to not let you get in your zone, but on the dance floor, there’s no stopping you. Somewhere between this song’s ubiquity on the fratfloor (like a dance floor but actually just any surface of a frat – the floor, the dining tables, pong tables, mantles…) and that “Gaieties” promo, we can’t get this one out of our heads. #LOL.
“Call Me Maybe”
An encore? Terrific! Looks like you <I>can have your cake and eat it too!
“Call Me Maybe”
Hmm. This sounds familiar. But it’s such a good song! YOLO.
“Call Me Maybe”
Okay. At this point we won’t be accepting any numbers. And no calls will be made. Not even maybe.