Spotify x The Occasion Challenge Round of 16
- The Occasion
- Nov 12, 2018
- 4 min read
Updated: Nov 12, 2018
The results are in! Thank you to everyone who submitted a playlist for the challenge.
For an overview of the qualifiers and the round of 16 bracket, check it out here. Voting for this round ends Wednesday November 14th.
Now, let's dive a little deeper into each of the matchups and see what each playlist brings to the table.
Matchup #1: Emma J. vs Nick D.F
This will be a tough one if you're someone who loves throwbacks. Both playlists consist of classics (as you can tell from their top 3 songs below) and you can't go wrong with these if you're looking to rally your friends at a party or bump music during a road trip.
Emma J.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/emjeaurond/playlist/3Um23xmwKruknVMQ5EP0dx?si=lESq0hWvQzuOX8FvAbGTcg
Occasion: Partying and having a good time
Top 3 Songs: Man! I Feel Like A Woman, A Thousand Miles, SexyBack
Nick D.F
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/nickdf4/playlist/438qOQj70TyYHk3Rk6CjUM?si=bHdnggqFS7uYsl25gEYF-g
Occasion: Road trips or pre-games
Top 3 Songs: Last Friday Night, No Money, Since U Been Gone
Matchup #2: Eric C. vs Elias S.
A little more diverse matchup here. One playlist bring a darker vibe with deep synths (maybe for those late nights or when you need to get in the zone) while the other brings a different kind of energy through a barrage of Iggy Azalea tracks (obviously including some of her top songs). Take your pick.
Eric C.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/ericxff/playlist/0auEWt7IhslzKzS5OPRXKa?si=yLKL8BtkRPqXTB8kvuSt5w
Occasion: Darkness
Top 3 Songs: Starstream*, Darth Vader, Up To Something
Elias S.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO3gV2la?si=1djujvaoQDSEU10wXrL__w
Occasion: All the time
Top 3 Songs: Kream, Problem, Fancy
Matchup #3: Grady E. vs Neil K.
Honestly, with the title Pregnant Vibes, we had a hard time figuring out what the occasion really was. Judging by the cover photo, we're going to assume it's a playlist for moms. Regardless, we like the creativity and some of the classics from Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, and Sheryl Crow. On the other hand, we might have found your new gym playlist. If you're a hip-hop head or looking to bench 6 plates next time, this playlist will bring the energy you need (no need for creatine).
Grady E.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/22mad3v5j45shvixpnsjpr5za/playlist/4xzl8GioVu4ekgi4yw4e7M?si=bZjDkFeSRdC4Q0FonOE09g
Occasion: Pregnant vibes
Top 3 Songs: Man! I Feel Like A Woman!, Teardrops on My Guitar, Don't Know Why
Neil K.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/12158588295/playlist/1TJvBzRGpkO71YHtBwZZrP?si=u8sEK-WoRa65NdqlJHFJJA
Occasion: Getting hype or going to the gym
Top 3 Songs: Drip Too Hard, Space Cadet, $$$
Matchup #4: Harry C. vs Hannah O.
We're going way, way back with some of the tracks on Harry's playlist. With a summer road trip vibe, you'll be effortlessly bumping timeless songs from Elton John, Billy Joel, Queen, and Marvin Gaye (just to name a few). On the flipside, Hannah takes a different route with her Sunday Night playlist. Vocals from artists like Hozier, John Mayer, and Vance Joy will undoubtedly calm your mind and set a relaxing mood before you start your Monday grind the next day.
Harry C.
Occasion: Summer road trip (old school cool)
Top 3 Songs: Escape (The Pina Colada Song), Piano Man, Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Hannah O.
Occasion: Sunday nights
Top 3 Songs: Better, Say, From Eden
Matchup #5: Daniel L. vs Newton Z.
Here we have two playlists that serve quite opposite purposes. On one hand, Daniel takes a hip-hop spin to his chill playlist. He takes mellow sounds from lesser known artists such as anders, 88GLAM, and Joji, and combines them with more popular artists like Wiz Khalifa, Juice WRLD, and Post Malone. Conversely, Newton brings out his dancing playlist from Puerto Rican roots - Reggaeton. The playlist is full of goodies with the likes of Ozuna, Anuel Aa, and J Balvin. With the rise of Latin/Spanish music in pop and hip-hop, this playlist will get you breaking out your dance moves.
Daniel L.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/dannremix/playlist/40LZYhWOuVgJP5X5dq2EDP?si=nId13YeOS92TGnlDfAIb6Q
Occasion: Chilling and studying
Top 3 Songs: Pretty little liar, December, Hopeless romantic
Newton Z.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWY7IeIP1cdjF?si=Q483XnMeRiGSUW3OWWJPRg
Occasion: Dancing
Top 3 Songs: Ibiza, Calypso, Que Tu Quieres
Matchup #6: Youjun L. vs Cole S.
Is it your birthday? Maybe it is, but even if it isn't, you can play ALL SMILES to make it feel like it is. This diverse playlist ranges from Gym Class Heroes and The Black Eyed Peas to Nicki Minaj and Soulja Boy to get your birthday (or even normal day) started. Titled The Essential PRE Setlist, the second playlist in this matchup is popping with energetic tracks to make your night unforgettable (or forgettable if you had a tad too much to drink). If Drake, Loud Luxury, Kanye, Snoop Dogg, or Diplo can't get you going, we don't know what else will.
Youjun L.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/youjun97/playlist/4VbvLv8kTPuilNUia0lOSE?si=TmYqGOX7Qfm_a__ge3IAEg
Occasion: Birthday morning
Top 3 Songs: Cupid's Chokehold, Sunny - Radio Edit, Where Is The Love?
Cole S.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/coleschum/playlist/3jZSXWkQcexTLaQEaX6IYQ?si=OHlvqc-eQaO9aDMoPLcGvg
Occasion: Pre-drinking
Top 3 Songs: Ned Flanders, IDWK - Loud Luxury Remix, Young Wild & Free
Matchup #7: Callum W. vs Desmond H.
Nope, it's not December yet but that doesn't mean you can't start bumping those Christmas tunes. For those that play Christmas music absurdly early (you know who you are), you should check out the playlist Jesus Day. It's got precious tracks that'll make you want to snuggle up in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate. And yes, Michael Buble is on there. Switching gears, we got a playlist if you need to take a break from all the hectic activities in your life. Rightly titled Issa Vibe, the playlist will take you back with throwback relaxers like Wicked Games and Purple Swag mixed with melodic tracks from Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean. And who doesn't like Frank Ocean?
Callum W.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/calwilliams/playlist/2eRWhAO9evyiL4J0q9LcZQ?si=IPicAYrCTDCL16fno2_Nrg
Occasion: Christmas Eve
Top 3 Songs: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, Last Christmas, Mistletoe
Desmond H.
Occasion: Chill vibes
Top 3 Songs: Nikes, Wicked Games, Purple Swag
Matchup #8: Abigail K. vs Erik W.
Looking for a feel good playlist? We might have found a gem in Abigail's lets hangout! Playlist. The setlist captures some old time favourites like Wouldn't It Be Nice and September and mixes these with beautiful vocals like Maggie Rogers' On + Off and instrumentals like Diamonds by Kevin Krauter. And for all the night owls out there, whatever you may be doing, Erik's so it goes encompasses all those moods. The playlist changes pace from slower tracks like Seigfried and Street Lights to more upbeat, yet mellow sounds like Powerlines by Tame Impala. He also runs a music blog that you can check out!
Abigail K.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/akearneyy/playlist/3jcabVnRWXDBhnHWQ0j3hl?si=Xlz1TuSqRCOtsT-uYTPEog
Occasion: Relaxing and chilling
Top 3 Songs: Old Friends, Diamonds, On + Off
Erik W.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/erikwainman/playlist/4My91Za3UJuw1MWhChG2L6?si=w5Il_kkDTgq5jRNQ-jICXg
Occasion: Late nights
Top 3 Songs: Seigfried, Impossible, Powerlines
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