The Ultimate Summer Driving Playlist

Whether you’re cruising to the beach or crawling through rush-hour traffic, wind down the windows and crank up the stereo. With summer just around the corner, we’ve prepared the ultimate summer driving playlist that, paired with a brand new set of alloy wheels from LK Performance, will make your next journeys seem effortless.

Chamillionaire – Ridin’

First in the queue, Chamillionaire’s ‘Ridin’’ may have been the only hit of the Houston, Texas rapper’s career, but it’s one of the catchiest out there. As he raps about the police suspecting him of doing something illegal, his gruff, deep voice is ideal for giving you the feeling of rolling slowly past everyone you envy to show off your brand-new Wolfrace alloys as big and chunky as your car can handle.

Dr. Dre - Let Me Ride

No one makes music to glide along smoothly in your car to than Dr. Dre. The king of West Coast hip-hop in the 90s, he not only was part of the legendary group NWA but went on to create the most gangstafied funk rap ever. While there is ‘Still DRE’, ‘Nuthin But a G Thang‘ and ‘The Next Episode’ to choose from, ‘Let Me Ride’ gets the pick for its petrol-head chorus.

Gary Numan - Cars

The car anthem to end all others, Gary Numan wrote and sang a new wave masterpiece in 1979. You can practically envision high-tailing it down the motorway in a set of classic mini alloys to this tune.

Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill

Kate Bush’s energising synthpop anthem may have caught attention for its use in Netflix show Stranger Things, but those already in the know are more than aware of its potential as a killer driving song.

Kavinsky - Nightcall

Kavinsky’s nocturnal synthwave song ‘Nightcall’ is famous for being the main theme in the 2011 thriller Drive. Starring Ryan Gosling as the lead, the film is about an unnamed stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver when the sun goes down. It’s perfect for cruising under city lights in a brand-new set of Wolfrace alloys.

OutKast – Two Dope Boyz (In a Cadillac)

Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast’s unique blend of smokey R&B and street rap makes most of their catalogue worthy of spinning while traversing in a shiny pair of classic mini alloys. But their 1996 track ‘Two Dope Boyz (In a Cadillac)’ sounds spaced out as they spit wordy lines about driving around their city in the luxury car brand.

 Prince - Little Red Corvette

One of the finest from a godlike rockstar, Prince’s ‘Little Red Corvette’ makes whatever car you’re driving feel like a slick roadster that’s fitted with fine BBS alloys and has the roof down to impress passers-by.

Tracy Chapman - Fast Car

Finally, it’s time to slow things down with this timeless folk classic. With sombre lyrics and bittersweet guitar melodies, Chapman’s vocals make for wonderful listening. It’s a purely honest song about escaping a small town in a fast car, and you’ll feel like doing the same.