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Pure Classics from 2008

Stepping back into 2008, the year 叠别测辞苍肠茅 put a ring on it, 'Low' ruled the clubs and Black music dominated. This playlist is a full-on throwback ride through wall-to-wall bangers.

Stepping back into 2008 when 'Disturbia' was on repeat, 'Low' shut down every rave, and T.I. and Rihanna had us shouting 'Live Your Life' like it was gospel. This playlist is pure throwback energy, packed with iconic heat from the likes of Flo Rida, Estelle, Wiley and Dizzee. These are the tracks that defined a generation.

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  • Dizzee Rascal

    Dance Wiv Me (feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome)

    • Dirtee Stank.
  • Wiley

    Wearing My Rolex

    • Asylum.
  • Styles P

    Good Times

    • D Block.
  • Flo Rida

    Low (feat. 罢鈥怭补颈苍)

    • Atlantic.
  • T.I.

    Live Your Life (feat. Rihanna)

    • Atlantic.
  • Wretch 32

    Ina Di Ghetto (feat. Ghetts & Badness)

    • Renowned Records Ltd.
  • Rick Ross

    Here I Am (feat. Nelly & Avery Storm)

    • Def Jam Recordings.
  • 叠别测辞苍肠茅

    If I Were A Boy

    • RCA.
  • Estelle & Busta Rhymes

    American Boy (Remix)

    • Atlantic.
  • Lil Wayne

    Lollipop

    Remix Artist: Static Major.
    • Cash Money.
  • Missy Elliott

    Ching-A-Ling

    • Atlantic.
  • Busy Signal

    Pon Di Edge

    • White Label.
  • Erup

    Click My Finger

    • Heart Of Love Production.
  • Rihanna

    Disturbia

    • Mercury.
  • Mariah Carey

    Bye Bye

    • Island.
  • Mary J. Blige

    Just Fine

    • Geffen Records.
  • M.I.A.

    Paper Planes

    • XL.

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