DJ Mick Boogie cooks up an Obama inauguration playlist
Nov 4, 2008, 02:23 PM | by Mick Boogie
Categories: Hip-Hop/Rap, Music, Politics as Entertainment
When he isn't spinning tunes for Lebron
James and Jay-Z, providing music for corporate clients such as
Microsoft, or remixing Coldplay into mashup heaven, DJ Mick Boogie (pictured, left) is an ardent supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Boogie's so excited about his candidate of choice, in fact, that he cooked up an Obama inauguration playlist for PopWatch. Enjoy the full set of songs after the jump, and feel free to post your own McCain- and/or Obama-inspired playlists in the comments section below.
The O'Jays, "For the Love of Money": The financial crisis is one of the biggest issues facing our country, and this O'Jays classic is a definite party starter.
Michael Jackson, "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough": No political theme here, but I don't think I've ever done a party and not played this record somehow/somewhere.
Sly & the Family Stone, "Family Affair": Great multi-generational crowd-pleaser…and appropriate considering Barack's emphasis on his family.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Can't Stop": This song definitely describes the drive Obama showed on the campaign trail. Plus, you need a good rock set during any cool event, and the Chili Peppers always set it off.
Eric B and Rakim, "Eric B for President": Barack is in his late 40s, so he definitely remembers the Golden Era of Hip-Hop, and his assistant Reggie Love is a hip-hop scholar and would enjoy this one. Plus, it has the word "president" in the title!
Kanye West: "Touch The Sky": Another one of Obama's favorite songs…and while highly danceable, it also shows aspiration for this new administration.
Chic, "Good Times": Aside from what we hope Obama will bring to America, this is a dancefloor classic. Who can argue with that bassline?
The Roots, "The Seed 2.0": Whether you're white or black, rock or hip-hop, male or female…everyone loves this record! Plus, Questlove is a big Obama supporter.
Jay-Z, "Politics As Usual": I'd let this be my closing song, right as people were walking out the door, to remind them that while change is inevitable, it's still Washington, DC, and it will take time to evolve.
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