Spotify Holds DNC's 2024 'Vote Count' Music Selection
2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago Cranks Up the Tunes
The second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in the Windy City was a whole lot of hype, with some scorching speeches from none other than former President Barack Obama and his better half, Michelle. But the real fireworks happened during the states' roll call, complete with a kickin' playlist now available on Spotify.
This traditional event showcases delegates from each state, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, Democrats abroad, and Washington, D.C. Usually, they're there to pump up their own state and the candidate. On Tuesday night, DJ Cassidy mixed things up, matching a song to each state's introduction, and some of these tunes were nothing short of epic.
From name-dropping (shoutout to the B-52s' "Private Idaho" for Idaho) to tributes (West Virginia got "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver), most of the tracks came from artists hailing from their states, like The Killers' "Mr. Brightside" for Nevada or "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson for Indiana. Georgia's own Atlanta native, Lil Jon, even took the stage for a live performance of "Turn Down for What."
Here's a rundown of the tunes for each state:
Alabama: "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd SkynyrdAlaska: "Feel It Still" by Portugal. The ManAmerican Samoa: "Edge of Glory" by Lady GagaArizona: "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie NicksArkansas: "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood MacCalifornia: "California Love" by Tupac and "Not Like Us" by Kendrick LamarColorado: "September" by Earth, Wind and FireConnecticut: "Signed Sealed, Delivered" by Stevie WonderDelaware: "Higher Love" by Whitney Houston and KygoAbroad: "Love Train" by The O'JaysDistrict of Columbia: "Let Me Clear My Throat" by DJ KoolFlorida: "Won't Back Down" by Tom PettyGeorgia: "Turn Down for What" by Lil JonGuam: "Espresso" by Sabrina CarpenterHawaii: "24K Magic" by Bruno MarsIdaho: "Private Idaho" by The B-52sIllinois: "Sirius" by The Alan Parsons ProjectIndiana: "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" by Michael JacksonIowa: "Celebrate" by Kool & the GangKansas: "Carry on Wayward Son" by KansasKentucky: "First Class" by Jack HarlowLouisiana: "All I Do Is Win" by DJ KhaledMaine: "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the MoonMaryland: "Respect" by Aretha FranklinMassachusetts: "I'm Shipping up to Boston" by Dropkick MurphysMichigan: "Lose Yourself" by EminemMinnesota: "Kiss" and "1999" by PrinceMississippi: "Twisting the Night Away" by Sam CookeMissouri: "Good Luck, Babe" by Chappell RoanMontana: "American Woman" by Lenny KravitzNebraska: "Firework" by Katy PerryNevada: "Mr. Brightside" by The KillersNew Hampshire: "Don't Stop Believin'" by JourneyNew Jersey: "Born in the USA" by Bruce SpringsteenNew Mexico: "Confident" by Demi LovatoNew York: "Empire State of Mind" by Jay Z and Alicia KeysNorth Carolina: "Raise Up" by Petey PabloNorth Dakota: "Girl on Fire" by Alicia KeysOhio: "Green Light" by John LegendOklahoma: "Ain't Goin Down" by Garth BrooksOregon: "Float On" by Modest MousePennsylvania: "Black and Yellow" by Wiz Khalifa and "Motownphilly" by Boyz II MenPuerto Rico: "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy YankeeRhode Island: "Shake It Off" by Taylor SwiftSouth Carolina: "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" by James BrownSouth Dakota: "What I Like About You" by The RomanticsTennessee: "9 To 5" by Dolly PartonTexas: "Texas Hold'Em" by BeyoncéUtah: "Animal" by Neon TreesVermont: "Stick Season" by Noah KahanVirginia: "The Way I Are" by TimbalandWashington: "Can't Hold Us" by MacklemoreWest Virginia: "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John DenverWisconsin: "Jump Around" by House of PainWyoming: "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed PeasVirgin Islands: "VI to the Bone" by Mic Love
This musical line-up is definitely setting the DNC apart from the Republican National Convention last month. Seems like the music world takes a liking to the Democrats compared to the opposition. Donald Trump has found himself on the wrong side of the law, facing multiple lawsuits for playing artists' songs without their consent during his campaigns.
With Wednesday night being the third night of the DNC, expect more tunes, as Pink and John Legend take the stage, together with more than a dozen speakers. Minnesota governor and Vice President hopeful Tim Walz will close out the event. Let's see what tunes are in store for us then!
- The playlist during the states' roll call at the 2024 Democratic National Convention can be found on Spotify, showcasing a diverse range of songs that were specially selected to match each state's introduction.
- Some of these tracks were performed live, such as Lil Jon's rendition of "Turn Down for What" for Georgia, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
- The musical line-up for the DNC is a significant departure from the Republican National Convention's, with artists generally appearing more willing to have their music played at Democratic events compared to the opposition.
- As the convention continues into Wednesday night, with appearances from Pink, John Legend, and Minnesota governor Tim Walz, anticipation builds for the next round of songs that will underscore the speeches and heighten the overall atmosphere.
