The ODT playlist: Mark John

United States musician Marvin Gaye performs at Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, in 1976. PHOTO:...
United States musician Marvin Gaye performs at Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, in 1976. PHOTO: REDFERNS
Musically-inclined Otago Daily Times reporters have selected songs you might like to listen to on any number of occasions. Today, Mark John.

To chill to

Goldtops
Avantdale Bowling Club and DUSTY & GHOS

The vibes are so right on this track you’ve got to take a breather from whatever you’re going through and remember all the good times you’ve had and you could be having. Also, you might as well listen to the rest of the EP because, well, it’s really good and it only has five songs plus instrumentals.

West Side Hori (Remix)
Tipene

Crack open a Feijoa Long White, slap on some sunscreen and turn that rubbish bin into a set of stumps. This track is the perfect soundtrack to your game of backyard cricket on a sunny day while you’re waiting for the sausages to sizzle. It is also the theme song for the TV series Kura, free to air on TVNZ+.

soundgood
B. Cool-Aid

Sit back relax and enjoy that sunset, or sunrise.

Be Thankful for What You Got (Pt.1)
William DeVaughn

Amen.

On My Own
Lil Wayne

It’s time to do the dishes, maybe chuck this on.

To work out to

Everything Boss
The Sauce and Fox

Help yourself to a healthy serving of that pre-workout and head straight to the free weights section. You can either squat, bench press or deadlift this session. Make sure you slam those weights when you re-rack as well.

In The Evening
Sheryl Lee Ralph

You will run faster when this song comes on. At about the 4km to 5km mark in your run when you’re getting into your groove and you want to shift gears to the next level, chuck this banger on and your transition will take place effortlessly. Who knows? You might even find yourself enjoying running. Thank you, Christopher Tubbs.

Old English
Young Thug, A$AP Ferg and Freddie Gibbs

This song makes me feel like I’m mean and tough, watch your back!

Toxic
Britney Spears

Body transformation-in-process theme music.

I’m Not Gonna Let (Shuffle It Deep Mix)
Colonel Abrams

Summer is the perfect time for some cardio.

To get romantic to

Soon I’ll Be Loving You Again
Marvin Gaye

Mix this tune with a couple of wines after dinner when the kids have gone to bed and putting the dishes away may leave you gasping and out of breath in all the right ways.

I Get Moody Sometimes
Amp Fiddler and Moodmann

It’s the summertime and the "G and Ts" are flowing. You might as well lean into your basic instincts with this track and blame it on the weather later.

Spread
OutKast

This song is the blueprint.

Turn off the Lights From Teddy (Expanded Edition)
Teddy Pendergrass

Use with caution.

I Want You (A Capella With Bass And Congas)
Marvin Gaye

A sincere Marvin Gaye speaks directly to our hearts and minds.