Picture this — it’s the buildup before the Cavaliers take to the court, about to pursue a championship title. The TV is on, the snacks set out, but the only sound in the room is nervous mumbling, prayers and hushed mentions of last year’s March Madness and The-Game-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named. What does a Wahoo have to do to get some positive vibes going? Put on an awesome confidence boosting playlist, that’s what! The fans will be all smiles as they rock out to these ten confidence-building tunes that’d make anyone ready to cheer on the orange and blue.
“Elevate” by D.J. Khalil feat. Denzel Curry, YBN Cordae, Swavay, Trevor Rich
Lyric most relevant to the Hoos: You better choose a side, you gotta choose a side / You gotta pick / You better do what's right or you gonna lose the fight
“Good Times, Bad Times” by Led Zeppelin
Lyric most relevant to the Hoos: Good Times, bad times / You know I’ve had my share
“Lost Ones” by Ms. Lauryn Hill
Lyric most relevant to the Hoos: Who you gon' scrimmage, like you the champion? / You might win some but you just lost one
“We Run This” by Missy Elliot
Lyric most relevant to the Hoos: Down south, represent ya coast / Yeah we run it, and yeah we run it / Y’all don’t want it ‘cause my coast run it
“Champions” by Kanye West, Gucci Mane, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, Yo Gotti, Quavo and Desiigner
Lyric most relevant to the Hoos: Championship team, but we can’t cut the net
“Get Up 10” by Cardi B
Lyric most relevant to the Hoos: I came here to ball, is you nuts?
“7 rings” by Ariana Grande
Lyric most relevant to the Hoos: Been through some bad s—t, I should be a sad b—h / Who woulda thought it'd turn me to a savage?
“Toxic” by Britney Spears
Lyric most relevant to the Hoos: Too high / can’t come down
“Dynamite” by Taio Cruz
Lyric most relevant to the Hoos: Get out the way me and my crew, crew, crew, crew
“Paper Planes” by M.I.A.
Lyric most relevant to the Hoos: Everyone's a winner now we're making that fame / Bonafide hustler making my name
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