Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 38 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Noches de Cartagena" by Jaime R. Echavarría
Nominated by: Merchant (32) from Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia
Why: I met her in school and it captures what it's like to spend a night in my hometown, describing its streets, climate, and aroma. Since that time I remember it.
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"Dallas" by wolfacejoeyy, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
Nominated by: Information Technology (42) from Dallas, GA, USA
Why: Dallas" by Wolfacejoeyy reminds me of my hometown because its lyrics and vibe capture the essence of resilience, ambition, and the unique energy that feels familiar to where I grew up.
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"Leri Lala" by Kinjal Dave
Nominated by: Banking (24) from Gujrat, West Bengal, India
Why: It reprints my culture and gujarati life style , and I like it very much like ame gujrati lerilala
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"C'est La Vie" by Khaled
Nominated by: Student (26) from N'Djamena, Chad
Why: The lyrics, rhythm, or even the melody of the song can remind one of moments from everyday childhood in N'Djamena. The song can also evoke memories of parties, family gatherings, or important events that took place in your city.
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"Swerve - Chopped & Screwed" by Boosie Badazz, Webbie, Michael "5000" Watts
Nominated by: Substitute Teacher (23) from Birmingham, AL, USA
Why: This is a very popular song in my hometown and when it plays it brings me back to good memories. Family cookouts and community football games
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"Salam Satu Jiwa Arema" by Aremania Band
Nominated by: high school teacher (25) from Malang, Malang City, East Java, Indonesia
Why: I was born in Malang and I feel proud when I come to Kanjuruhan Stadium Arema
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"Cidade Maravilhosa" by Joyce Moreno
Nominated by: IT Manager (29) from Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Why: Since it talks about one of the main landmarks of my hometown.
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"Home" by Michael Bublé
Nominated by: Instructional Coach (38) from Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Why: When I left for college I heard this song and it made me homesick, so when I hear it I think of home
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"北京北京" by Wang Feng
Nominated by: Advertising media (42) from Beijing, Beijing, China
Why: Because the lyrics describe Beijing
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"+57" by KAROL G, Feid, DFZM, Ovy On The Drums, J Balvin, Maluma, Ryan Castro, Blessd
Nominated by: Biology (23) from Sexsivka, Kazakhstan
Why: I like listening to this song, it gives good motivation, it's unknown from where, but yes, I will say it gives motivation in Sexsivka because this song works somehow.
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"Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen
Nominated by: analyst (51) from Brooklyn New South Wales, Australia
Why: keeps me grounded and strong and hopeful, and bruce is from my neighborhood now and know a lot about him
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"外婆桥" by Ren Ran
Nominated by: pet industry (28) from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
Why: Often listened to the lyrics and melody when I was young
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"Himno Nacional Mexicano" by Higueramx
Nominated by: Manager (39) from Ecatepec, Mex., Mexico
Why: It mentions Mexican heroes and what has happened to Mexico throughout its history.
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"Australian Summer 1986" by Absinth3
Nominated by: Medical Practitioner (40) from Sydney NSW, Australia
Why: Great, make me think of how beautiful Sydney is and our connection to communities.
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"Taipei - Tsundere Twintails Remix" by Tsundere Twintails
Nominated by: It (38) from Taipei, 台灣
Why: Because it sings about the scenery of Taipei and the people there
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"Evidências" by Chitãozinho & Xororó
Nominated by: social worker (24) from Franca, SP, Brazil
Why: the artists have a strong connection with my city and always come here
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"Белая Берёза" by Viktor Petlyura
Nominated by: Builder (35) from Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Why: Nature, forest, youth. Nostalgia for past times
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"Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" by *NSYNC
Nominated by: Advertising (35) from Sogakope, Ghana
Why: Good occasion music for the people in my hometown
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"Em Ơi Hà Nội Phố" by Bằng Kiều
Nominated by: Accountant (44) from Hanoi, Vietnam
Why: The melody is very nice, the language is appropriate, and there are many memories.
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"Hymne national du Tchad (La Tchadienne)" by Z Digital
Nominated by: Unemployment (36) from N'Djamena, Chad
Why: Allows me to identify with the values and culture of Chad
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"Blue Monday" by New Order
Nominated by: Paraprofessional (58) from Oxford, UK
Why: I remember listening to this song on my walkman while waiting for the bus.
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"Butterflies" by Stray Kids
Nominated by: Looking for a job (18) from Bandung, Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia
Why: Because they are my idols and my family really idolizes them
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"Quốc Ca" by Hợp Ca
Nominated by: Maintenance (36) from Biên Hòa, Đồng Nai, Vietnam
Why: Because every start of the week or major holiday we have to sing
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"I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
Nominated by: Doctor (24) from Wrocław, Poland
Why: Because it melts my heart and I fill at peace, nothing matters
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"진도 아리랑" by Song Sohee
Nominated by: I'm a dental hygienist. (26) from Seoul, South Korea
Why: Because it feels nostalgic and makes me feel like I've gone back to those times, and it also makes me feel good for some reason.
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"O Amar Desher Mati" by Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, Kumar Bishwajit, Fahmida Nabi, Samina Chowdhury, Elita Karim, Shafiq Tuhin, Joy Shahriar, Kishore Das, Konal, Rehaan
Nominated by: Administration (46) from Khagrachari, Bangladesh
Why: This song is a deeply moving and patriotic composition that connects listeners to their roots and celebrates the land
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"Nights Like This (made popular by The Kid LAROI) (vocal version)" by Party Tyme
Nominated by: Retail (44) from Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Why: This reminds me of the nights in my hometown, very beautiful
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"Fetele din Bucuresti" by Claudia Shik
Nominated by: retired (57) from Bucharest, Romania
Why: the melodious sound is dear to me, it reminds me of the post-war period
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"فوق هام السحب" by فهد العثمان
Nominated by: Government employee (35) from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Why: Our favorite national song as Saudis makes us feel proud.
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"Real Addresses - Lost Tapes 2016" by Tory Lanez
Nominated by: CIOIT (25) from Osijek, Croatia
Why: cause this is the first song i heard from tory ever, every time i hear it
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"大約在冬季" by Chyi Chin
Nominated by: Administrative Staff Analyst (54) from Changchun, Jilin, China
Why: It was my favorite song when I was in High school.
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"Родина моя" by Igor Talkov
Nominated by: Manager (53) from Cheboksary, Russia
Why: Everything!! This is a song, soul, thoughts, thinking, a heavy fate
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"Астана" by Kairat Nurtas
Nominated by: Librarian (43) from Astana, Kazakhstan
Why: Because I really like both the lyrics and the melody.
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"夜上海" by 周璇
Nominated by: Accountant (28) from Shanghai, China
Why: Very characteristic of Shanghai
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"I Am A Gummy Bear (English)" by Gummibär
Nominated by: g (66) from Langfang, Hebei, China
Why: nemdmndnsen
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"اسمراني اللون" by Shadia
Nominated by: Accountant (33) from Damietta, Damietta District, Desert Hinterland of Damietta Governorate, Egypt
Why: We love it and play it most of the time and it makes us feel happy
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"Danza Kuduro" by Don Omar, Lucenzo
Nominated by: Mechanic (27) from Istanbul, Turkey
Why: Because it really creates great vibes and a super mood.
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"My Hometown" by Todd Apfel
Nominated by: Quality control (24) from Niger
Why: No place could ever be like home.am always away from home,
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