“Heeeyyyy, That’s My Jam!” Playlist
A celebration of legacy, joy, groove, and grown‑folk understanding for Black Music Month.
June is Black Music Month — a time to honor the artists who shaped our childhoods, the ones who raised us through their lyrics, and the new voices redefining the sound of today.
These songs are the ones that make you stop mid‑conversation and say, “Ohhh that’s my jam!”
Put your headphones on, turn up the volume, and let the music move your soul!
Classics You Grew Up Listening to (and understand differently now)
Before I Let Go — Maze & Frankie Beverly
Rock With You — Michael Jackson
Outstanding — The Gap Band
Never Too Much — Luther Vandross
Golden — Jill Scott
Cranes in the Sky — Solange
Tell Me Something Good — Rufus & Chaka Khan
Return of the Mack — Mark Morrison
Poison — Bell Biv DeVoe
Killing Me Softly — Fugees
Modern Jams With That Same Soul
On & On — Erykah Badu
CUFF IT — Beyoncé
Leave the Door Open — Silk Sonic
Get You — Daniel Caesar ft. Kali Uchis
Free Mind — Tems
About Damn Time — Lizzo
The Weekend — SZA
Alright — Kendrick Lamar
Blessed — Daniel Caesar
Pick Up Your Feelings — Jazmine Sullivan
Feel‑Good Grooves That Make You Move
Candy — Cameo
No Diggity — Blackstreet
Hey Ya! — Outkast
Electric Lady — Janelle Monáe
Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine — James Brown
