The Juice Jam 2017 lineup isn’t getting as much hype as it did in past years. To get more in the zone, here’s a genre-based playlist celebrating the past four years of Juice Jam lineups.

Rap/Hip-hop:
Rap/Hip-hop has the biggest representation in Juice Jam history since 2013. Here’s a mix of throwbacks and current hits from each artist and the year they came to Syracuse. Disclaimer: No, Fetty Wap did not show up, but Trap Queen will forever be a campus classic.

-Fetty Wap 2016 – “Trap Queen,” “679” (feat. Remy Boyz), “My Way” (feat. Monty)
-D.R.A.M. 2016 – “Broccoli,” “Gilligan,” “Cash Machine”
-Big Sean 2015 – “Bounce Back,” “Jump Out The Window,” “Champions”
-iLoveMakonnen 2015 – “I Don’t Sell Molly No More,” “Tuesday” (feat. Drake),” I Like Tuh”
-ScHoolboy Q 2014 – “THat Part,” “Collard Greens,” “Man Of The Year”
-Ace Hood 2014 – “Bugatti,” “We Don’t” (feat. Rich Homie Quan), “Came Wit the Posse”
-Kendrick Lamar 2013 – “HUMBLE.,” “LOYALTY.FEAT.RIHANNA.,” “LOVE. FEAT. ZACARI”.
-Ab-Soul 2013- “Illuminate” (feat. Kendrick Lamar), “The Law” (feat. Mac Miller & Rapsody), “D.R.U.G.S.”

EDM:
EDM is a close second in Juice Jam representation. University Union has a knack for inviting artists before they go big. This year has heavy emphasis in this genre, so make sure you find an elevated surface.

-Marshmello 2016 – “Show you,” “Chasing Colors” (Feat. Noah Cyrus), “Keep it Mello” (feat. Omar LinX)
-Oliver Heldens 2015 – “Gecko” (Overdrive), “The Right Song,” “The Journey – Oliver Heldens Edit”
-SNBRN 2015 – “Beat the Sunrise,” “Raindrops – Radio Edit, Show Me”
-Dillon Francis 2014 – “Say Less,” “Coming Over” (feat. James Hersey), “Anywhere”
-3LAU 2014 – “How You Love Me,” “Is It Love,” “On My Mind”
-Nicky Romero 2013 – “I Could Be The One” (Avicii vs. Nicky Romero – Nicktim/Radio Edit), “Toulouse” – Original Mix, “Sober” with Cheat Codes
-Robert DeLong 2013 – “Long Way Down,” “Global Concepts,” “Don’t Wait Up”

Pop:
Pop is still the radio favorite but these artists put their own flair into the mix. These female artists paired their killer vocals with even greater beats.

-Tinashe 2014 – “2 On ft. SchoolBoy Q,” “Flame,” “Player” ft. Chris Brown
-Tove Lo 2016 – “Habits (Stay High),” “Talking Body,” “Influence ‘Audio’” ft. Wiz Khalifa
-LOLO 2016 – “Not Gonna Let You Walk Away,” “Amen”

Indie/Electronic Pop:
The Indie stage has never been short of crazy good performers and some of these artists are underrated. If this genre isn’t usually your go-to, try listening to this playlist while studying.

-Stephen 2016 – “Crossfire,” “Fly Down,” “Sincerely”
-BØRNS 2015 – “Electric Love,” “10,000 Emerald Pools,” “American Money”
-Matt and Kim 2015 – “Daylight,” “Let’s Go,” “Get It”
-Broods 2014 – “Bridges,” “Four Walls,” “Heartlines – MOUNT Remix”
-MisterWives 2014 – “Reflections,” “Our Own House,” “Machine”
-The Neighbourhood 2013 – “Sweater Weather,” “Afraid,” “R.I.P 2 My Youth”
-Smallpools 2013 (and 2017) – “Centerfold,” “Million Bucks,” “Dreaming”

Still trying to get to know this year’s lineup? Check out this year’s Juice Jam pregame playlist.

Published on September 6, 2017 at 11:26 pm

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