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Memorial Day: Your Ultimate Black Family Music Playlist

Your favorite backyard and beach day music set.

Memorial Day is an excellent time to reconnect with family and friends as you head to your local beaches, boardwalks, and parks to welcome the sunshine and relaxation as the unofficial start of summer begins. Even if you've decided to stay home with your indoor grill and big screen TV, you can still have a dope time hanging out with your crew. Either way, nothing is going to stop the cookout from commencing! 

Bring the potato salad, burgers, and cocktails and leave the music and party vibes to BET.com from old-school classics and new-school gems; our Memorial Day playlist has something for everyone. Here's your ultimate music playlist for the cookout or family indoor fun—the only soundtrack you'll need to start the party.

  1. "Get Down On It" - Kool & The Gang

  2. "4EVA" - KAYTRAMINÉ

  3. "Break My Soul" - Beyonce

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  5. "Tootsee Roll" - 69 Boyz

  6. "Let's Groove" - Earth, Wind & Fire

  7. "Essence" - WizKid

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  9. "Leave The Door Open" - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic

  10. “Cupid Shuffle” – Cupid

  11. “Never Too Much” – Luther Vandross

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  13. “She's a Bad Mama Jama” – Carl Carlton

  14. “Let’s Groove” - Earth, Wind & Fire

  15. “Boo'd Up” – Ella Mai

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  17. “Just Fine” – Mary J. Blige

  18. “Lovely Day” – Bill Withers

  19. “Candy” – Cameo

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  21. “Whoomp There It Is Club Mix” - Tag Team

  22. “Wobble” – V.I.C.

  23. “Rock Yo Hips” – Crime Mob

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  25. “This Is How We Do it” – Montell Jordan

  26. “Alright” – Kendrick Lamar

  27. “Ballin “– Roddy Ricch

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  29. Nice For What” – Drake

  30. "BANANA” – Conkarah featuring Shaggy

  31. “Hey Ya” – Outkast

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  33. “Finesse” – Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B

  34. “Church” – Samm Henshaw

  35. “Come Down” – Anderson Paak

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  37. "Hella Black" – Tobe Nwige Ft. New Respects

  38. "Summertime" - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

  39. "Hot in Here" - Nelly

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