Help Me Create a “Get Amped” Playlist

by ShaunKing on April 29, 2009 · 30 comments

Confession: I have an awesome MP3 player that doesn’t have ONE SONG on it.  I’ve had it for a few years and all I really listen to is audiobooks.  I’m really a nerd that pretends to be a cool guy :-)

The thing is, though, an audio book from my favorite author, no matter how well-read, can’t really get me pumped up before a high pressure moment.  I have my MP3 player charged up and ready to download 10 tracks that are high energy, get ready for war type of songs.  Help me with some good suggestions.

What song always gets you amped?

{ 30 comments }

1 Antwon Davis April 30, 2009 at 4:06 am

DJ Khaled – Go Hard (Feat. Kanye West & T-Pain): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCT3V_kbFKQ

2 shaunking April 30, 2009 at 4:09 am

Thanks bro! (Still working on some stuff for you bro.) Pray.

3 Carl Thomas April 30, 2009 at 12:13 pm

Fedel – Walk It Like I'm Changed http://tinyurl.com/bo9z9h

Dre Murray – My Lane http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSJXakhAG4w

Ambassador – The Chop Chop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgRMhYcqQUI

4 John April 30, 2009 at 12:56 pm

I like Misty Edwards and Rick Pino…some crazy different worship leaders, but also very strong and deep.

5 Patrick April 30, 2009 at 1:53 pm

Anything from P.O.D.

6 Chris April 30, 2009 at 2:32 pm

Burn for You by Toby Mac

7 Valerie April 30, 2009 at 3:48 pm

OK, this is totally different but it has lots of energy: Firebird by Stravinsky. No words, not Christian, just classical music.

8 Matthew April 30, 2009 at 4:14 pm

Above Every Other Name by Justin Rizzo is absolutely amazing. Makes me want to jump up and down EVERY TIME.

9 Christina April 30, 2009 at 5:53 pm

Talib Kweli – "Move Somethin'" (perhaps the bleeped version? heh)

10 Teddy Winter April 30, 2009 at 10:53 pm

Drown in the Now by Crystal Method and Matisyahu. Plus it's free at drowninthenow.com. Should get you amped sufficiently.

11 John Richards April 30, 2009 at 11:07 pm

I concur w/ the brother from earlier. Dre Murray's "My Lane"=sick!!!!!

12 Stuart McDonald April 30, 2009 at 11:23 pm

Here are a few songs off my workout mix that always get me crunk:

- DJ Unk – Walk It Out Remix – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ8Q7pPdH-o
- Canton Jones – The Professional – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JfycZ1vpbs
- Canton Jones – The Password – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TssgJ6J_ZaI
- Deitrick Haddon (feat Mary Mary, Ruben Studdard) – Love Him Like I Do – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J26y3HpNn-8
- LL Cool J – Headsprung – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTlPBx7s1L8
- Get Like Me – David Banner, Chris Brown & Yung Joc – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl3rucU4gzM
- Kanye West – Stronger – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jzSh_MLNcY
- ZikLag Boys – Holy Ghost Party – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdcmZDorUuY

Enjoy!

13 ben April 30, 2009 at 11:25 pm

"desperate times desperate measures" underoath.

"timberolves in new jersey" taking back sunday

"walls" emery

14 George April 30, 2009 at 11:31 pm

"What You Want" by Canton Jones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TggEaTgdQdg&fe… helps me go Donkey Kong in the gym

15 George April 30, 2009 at 11:49 pm

…I also push out a few more reps with "Fighter" by Christina Aguilera http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB7pQpNx-F4

16 Lynnette May 1, 2009 at 12:21 am

songs called "stomp" older song…not sure who its by

17 daveingland May 1, 2009 at 12:33 am

War Cry by Micah Stampley

You Are Good by Israel & New Breed

L.O.U.D. L.O.U.D. by Fred Hammond

This Is The Day by Fred Hammond

18 Frank Talk May 1, 2009 at 12:50 am

2pac "Violent". I've never heard it edited but I think I'd rather not.
Really i would suggest to all a track from an old Common Sense with prior to Knarls Barkley Cee-lo that speaks universal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZNnA3vy_2k

19 Ashley May 1, 2009 at 1:07 am

Tye Tribbett!!!!!! The whole Stand Out album is pretty crunk- especially Bless the Lord and Let Us Worship.

20 Waynzl May 1, 2009 at 1:16 am

"Ain't Nothing Wrong With It" Robert Randolph and The Family Band. My little girls go absolutely crazy insanooo when this song comes on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5CALmf7ziQ

21 shaunking May 1, 2009 at 4:25 am

Thanks Carl!

22 shaunking May 1, 2009 at 4:26 am

Great stuff Stuart!

23 shaunking May 1, 2009 at 4:26 am

Oh yeah! Love that Robert Randolph track!

24 shaunking May 1, 2009 at 4:27 am

Thanks!

25 E Leon May 1, 2009 at 1:30 pm

Holy Visitation by Rita Springer puts me in "storm the gates" mode.
Faith by Hillsong
Celebrate by Ricardo Sanchez from the Moving Forward CD

I hope you post your final picks Shaun. You are receiving some get recommendations which I am also going to listen to. Thanks and continued blessings.

26 Buck May 1, 2009 at 2:33 pm

Definitely "War Cry"

27 Buck May 1, 2009 at 2:34 pm

"Champions" Jonathon Nelson

28 Buck May 1, 2009 at 2:37 pm

"Thanks Unto God" Joann Rosario

Uplifting House Vibe that keeps modulating.

29 DJWadeO May 4, 2009 at 3:12 pm

Lecrae – Go Hard
DJ Morph feat. Frontlynaz – Can't Break Us
Lecrae, Da T.R.U.T.H. and J.R. -Idenitity

30 papahspa June 17, 2010 at 1:41 pm

Hi, this is Pablo from Spain. I just found your blog by luck so reading something here and there I think I know this can be very interesting for you and anybody willing to fill their live with even some more love.

I recommend you then the artist "Nneka", and not only one song, but the hole "To and Fro" 3CDs recopilatory in which you could really find some of the knowledge this fragile looking but strong girl has to share. An updated point of view in your world of today, our society,a true and honest testimony, through the eyes of a nigerian-german joung woman. This is not music, it's live itself. Check it out yo!!!

Hope you enjoy.

Previous post:

Next post: