The lazy days of summer have arrived! Every year there’s one standout song that gets stuck in our heads. For those that crave songs that are no longer played on the radio, but were once part of summer conversations, here are some suggestions.

EDITOR’S PICKS

“Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”: Los del Río (1996) 

In the years before Psy’s horse dance became  YouTube viral, people around the world were dancing to the “Macarena.”

 “The Boy is Mine”: Brandy and Monica (1998) 

The duet between R&B singers Brandy and Monica dominated the charts during the summer of 1998. “The Boy is Mine” is about a conflicting  love triangle that ends with an unlikely alliance.

 “Genie in a Bottle”: Christina Aguilera (1999) 

Teen pop was wildly popular in the late 90’s due to emergence of  artists and groups such as Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, N’Sync, 98 Degrees, Spice Girls, and Destiny’s Child. Newcomer Christina Aguilera did not disappoint music audiences with her debut single “Genie in a Bottle,”   known for it’s catchy yet controversial lyrics and metaphors about a girl who is trapped and can only be released when given the proper treatment.

“It’s Gonna Be Me”: N’Sync (2000)  

N’Sync was one of the most popular boy bands in late 90’s and early 00’s. “It’s Gonna Be Me” gave the boy band craze a little more longevity before its abrupt end from the music scene.

 “Complicated”: Avril Lavigne (2002)

Are you bored and tired of all the annoying people in your life ? Then do what Avril Lavigne’s character did in her hit song “Complicated.” All you need to do is grab a few of your closest friends and live your summer days to its fullest.

“Crazy in Love”: Beyoncé (2003) 

Beyoncé stunned the world with her upbeat debut that established the former Destiny’s Child singer to be a prominent solo artist. “Crazy in Love,” will make you get up and dance the night away!

 “Hollaback Girl”: Gwen Stefani (2005) 

“It’s Bananas!” Back in your primary school days, you may have recalled an unfamiliar voice from the radio teaching you how to spell the word “bananas.” That person was none other than Gwen Stefani in her hit single “Hollaback Girl,” with music video featuring a recognizable cheer-leading theme.

STUDENT PICKS:

“Because You Loved Me”: Celine Dion (1996) 

Celine Dion is a great singer and the song is really emotional,” rising sophomore Mahlet Ayele said.

 “Baby Boy”: Beyoncé (2003) 

[This] song makes you dance without a care in the world, and the music video is also really nice,” rising sophomore Vincent Rollins said.