Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 25 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Tramp" by Blueprint
Nominated by: Stock Associate (43) from Akron, OH, USA
Why: My friends and I saw Blueprint at The Lime Spider. It was one of my first hip-hop shows. He performed it and I'll always remember the energy tyke crowd had when he performed.
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"黄土高坡Trap" by KEY.L刘聪, 西奥Sio
Nominated by: Car Purchasing (33) from Changsha, Hunan, China
Why: Because we are in the northwest, and there is a lot of loess on the northwestern plains, the people here are very simple and honest, and loess high slopes represent my hometown. I like this song because it reminds me of my hometown when I hear it.
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"En Mi Viejo San Juan (with Javier Solís)" by Los Panchos, Javier Solís
Nominated by: Line ship handler (36) from San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why: This song represents everything a Puerto Rican feel's when he's away from our island. It makes us remember the love we all have fot it. I am positive every boricua feel's the same. It's melancholic and sad but is special and a reminder of home
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"half of my hometown (feat. Kenny Chesney)" by Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney
Nominated by: Medical Transcriptionist (64) from Spokane, WA, USA
Why: Though this isn't Knoxville, I have similar feelings towards my hometown. Some of my high school classmates left and some stayed. I left but no matter how far away I've been (Italy, for example) or how long I've been gone (20+ years), this will always be my home.
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"北京歡迎你（08奧運會）" by 譚晶, 譚智元
Nominated by: Construction (38) from Nanning, Guangxi, China
Why: Because the song 'Beijing Welcomes You' showcases the hospitality and warmth of my hometown's people. It sings about our strengths and vividly expresses our hospitality, enthusiasm, and broad-mindedness.
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"Aaoge Jab Tum - Karaoke Version Originally Performed by Rashid Khan, Sandesh Shandilya & Irshad Kamil" by Backing Business
Nominated by: Software engineer (36) from Nadia, West Bengal, India
Why: It inspire me and remind me my childhood and hometown - there are many memories associated with this song.
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"Kathmandu Sahar" by Trishala Gurung, Rohit Shakya
Nominated by: Student (21) from Kathmandu, Nepal
Why: It describes the beauty of the city and makes me feel nostalgic about all the good times I spent in this city
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"Aman Adanalı" by Güzide Kasacı
Nominated by: industrial engineer (31) from Adana, Reşatbey, Seyhan/Adana, Türkiye
Why: lyrics are about our famous foods and culture. Also like the rthym
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"ทางกลับบ้าน" by Bodyslam
Nominated by: Company employee (23) from Nam Klieng, Nam Klieng District, Sisaket, Thailand
Why: When I listen to it, I miss home and my family during times of discouragement or when I'm feeling uneasy.
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"Allez les Verts (hymne officiel ASSE)" by Monty
Nominated by: IT executive (62) from Saint-Étienne, France
Why: because it matches well with the city and its inhabitants, it is known throughout France and when I hear it, it reminds me of my city
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"Abrázame Muy Fuerte" by Juan Gabriel
Nominated by: Payroll Manager (28) from Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico
Why: My mom likes Juan Gabriel, and I listened to that song when I was a girl, on weekends.
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"de volta pra casa" by JUNIOR
Nominated by: Technology Director (35) from São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Why: It was a significant place in my life and I want to go back
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"Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Nominated by: Cook (46) from Lanús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Why: They listened to it a lot in the neighborhood where I was born when I was little.
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"Kenangan Natal Di Dusun Kecil" by Mitha Talahatu
Nominated by: Student (22) from City of Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Why: Reminds me of my hometown with all the happy times gathering with family and friends
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"Borboletas" by Victor & Leo
Nominated by: Systems Analyst (24) from Diadema, SP, Brazil
Why: I used to listen to this song when I lived in this city
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"Ogney tak mnogo zolotykh..." by Ekaterina Semjonkina, Antonina Frolova
Nominated by: Economist (65) from Engels, Russia
Why: Because this song is about Saratov, about our hometown
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"Ayam Den Lepeh" by Ria Amelia
Nominated by: Manager in Consulting Company (23) from Padang, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Why: Because this song is the most popular song from my area and this song is definitely known by everyone who knows my area
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"Coming Home" by Diddy - Dirty Money, Skylar Grey
Nominated by: Teaching and baker (31) from Epe Opin, Nigeria
Why: Am coming home tell the world world that I am coming home when you make money you feel like going to home town and help them civilized, when you are out of your hometown it is always painful you want to forget all the pain and mistakes made at home now you are gone and want to go back home
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"Lahore" by Guru Randhawa
Nominated by: Owner of a tuition centre (60) from Lahore City, Pakistan
Why: This song is about my city. This song is about the beauty of girls, place and etcs
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"Hola Rola - Salsa" by Grupo Niche
Nominated by: trader (56) from Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia
Why: It talks about women who were born in Bogotá and is very danceable.
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"Game Changer (Dike)" by Flavour
Nominated by: Research officer (29) from Agwu, Nigeria
Why: it is sung in my local dialect and also makes use of local instruments
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"Ghar Aaja Pardesi" by Pamela Chopra, Manpreet Kaur
Nominated by: Student (21) from Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Why: My heart become full of happiness and I become emotional
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"El Sinaloense" by Banda El Recodo
Nominated by: Accounting assistant (25) from Navolato, Sin., Mexico
Why: Because it reminds me of where I come from and I feel good when I listen to it
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"Thank God (Originally Performed By Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown) [Instrumental]" by Vox Freaks
Nominated by: Manager (39) from South Bogor, Bogor City, West Java, Indonesia
Why: Because its lyrics are very beautiful and touching, and it is very easy to memorize
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"Жовті мальви" by Wellboy
Nominated by: History teacher, favorite activities are relaxing and traveling (18) from Zhytomyr, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine
Why: The song reminds of the moments and years lived by the city of Zhytomyr.
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