Despite the (dated) thread title, this doesn't refer to workout music. I want to know what you guys bump before you go out to try and bump uglies.

For me it's a phased deal and whether I'm pregaming or not also determines it but there's not too much variance.

Getting ready to go out: Techno, probably some soaring dance floor anthems that are filled with full-bodied synth melodies and uplifting lyrics. This establishes energy in me and gets the blood moving as I'll inevitably start dancing around from task to task as I prepare myself to roll out.

En route: Nut-flexing rap. Shit that makes your sack swing, usually some 90s gangsta shit or T.I.'s "Top Back." This takes my energy and focuses it into a bulletproof shell around me. No one gon' fuck wit' me tonight, you feel me?

Last Thing: This is most crucial for me. It's the song that plays before I unleash myself on the world that night/day. This is one of four tracks, and the four are always in flux depending on what environment I'm going into, something I've recently fallen in love with, whatever. Right now:

Kylie Minogue - "Get Outta My Way." This is amazing for imparting a feeling that you're about to conquer the world. Best part is the line in the bridge saying "this is what'll happen if you ain't giving your girl what she needs!"

Lady Gaga - "Monster." It's goddamn Lady Gaga, need I say any more? It's a tale of a guy that totally took over this girl's mind and heart. "I wanna just dance but he took me home instead/Uh oh, there was a monster in my bed!" Fanfuckingtastic.

Lil' Wyte - "Talkin' Ain't Walkin'." This is reserved for nights when I'm still not feeling up for going out or I expect to run into people who might give me guff. It kicks my ass into giving a fuck and not taking shit off of anyone. "I ain't goin' nowhere I've been chillin' in the same cut, smokin' on the same bud, feelin' on the same butt!"

Queen - "Don't Stop Me Now." This will never leave the rotation. Know those nights you feel like if someone cut you that pure, undiluted liquid awesome will seep out of the wound? Yeah, this is your joint. Even if you feel like crap at the beginning, make an effort to sing along and by the guitar solo you're feeling 1000% better.

So gentlemen, what are yours?

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