It’s the sweetest time of the year again—summertime. After quarantining and social distancing for more than a year due to the pandemic, people are slowly but surely trying to get back to some type of normalcy as the temperatures heat up.
While many people have missed the good ol’ days of rooftop brunches, day parties, and outdoor concerts, thankfully music is always around to bring people back to better times. As music fans get their summer playlists in order, there’s nothing better than adding songs that remind them of past summer nights, beach outings, road trips, and family cookouts. So here are some of the best R&B and hip hop songs from over the years to remind you of the hottest season.