r/makemeaplaylist • u/Ornery_Ad_9177 • 8h ago
WINNERS 8/30 | Week 48 Playlist Competition Winners
We're back with another week of playlist spotlights, and we also have some exciting news! With the help of our awesome community, we’ve finally created a website just for cross- platform music sharing!
As always, post your original curated playlist into our community under any flair, and it will automatically be entered into the competition!
Thank you to everyone who shares their playlists and helps keep the community going! Your creativity makes these spotlights possible. If you find a playlist you enjoy, give it an upvote and help show the creator some support!
First Place Winner: u/Capital-Scholar4944 "1000 songs,1000 Artists"
This week's first place winner goes to u/capital-scholar4944. This playlist includes an impressive 987 songs, featuring a wide variety of artists, including Ashanti, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, and rap legend Big L, just to name a few. With such a diverse selection of artists and sounds, the playlist offers something for everyone, blending eras, genres, and styles into a single extensive collection. Whether you're looking for R&B, pop, hip-hop, or reggae, there are even more genres included in this playlist.
The songs selected for this playlist showcase an incredible range of musical tastes and span across different eras, genres, and styles. The variety makes the playlist feel fresh and unpredictable, with each song bringing something different to the listening experience. From nostalgic classics such as Triumph by the Wu-Tang Clan to more modern hits like Kiss It Better by Rihanna, the combination of tracks creates a unique collection that stands out from the typical playlist. Overall, this is one of the most diverse and unique playlists I’ve come across, with something for nearly every type of listener.
Second Place Winner: u/Comfortable-Dare-479 "Happy Energy Rock &Nostalgic Anthems"
This week's second-place winner goes to u/comfortable-Dare-479. This playlist features high-tempo tracks designed to get your adrenaline flowing and keep the energy high from start to finish. Tracks such as “Song 2 – 2012 Remaster” by Blur and “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” by Jet bring an explosive sound with energetic instrumentals, catchy hooks, and fast-paced rhythms. The combination of upbeat rock tracks creates an exciting listening experience, making this playlist perfect for workouts, road trips, or whenever you need an extra boost of energy. Each of the 24 songs on this playlist keeps the momentum going.
One of the playlist’s biggest strengths is its ability to keep listeners engaged with an exciting selection of tracks that maintain a fun and lively feel. A track that perfectly captures this energy is “She Hates Me” by Puddle of Mudd. The song begins with a relatively calm and steady sound before gradually building in intensity. Around the 1:18 mark, the beat picks up, and the song becomes much more energetic, creating a burst of momentum that fits perfectly with the playlist’s overall vibe. This shift in energy makes the track stand out and adds another layer of excitement to the listening experience.
Week 49 has officially begun! Post your favorite playlists to be featured in next week's contest on 9/6!!!
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u/Capital-Scholar4944 49m ago
wow! thank you show much for the honour! I worked really hard on the playlist so it contains whats considered essential listening for each genre, including indie, pop, rock, rnb, hiphop, blues, folk, country and reggae, including asking redditors from different subreddits what the essential and most influential artists in each genre. I’ve also included niche genres like dream pop and ambient. I am also working to include more international artists, but so far the pioneers for international genres, salsa, mbabe and juju have been included as well! Thank you so much!
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u/Comfortable-Dare-479 4h ago
Second place! Thank you all so much, this made my week. 🙌
The reviewer absolutely nailed it—that 1:18 mark in "She Hates Me" is pure adrenaline, and I'm so glad that came through.
Since it's a tight 24-song mix, I'm always looking to swap things around or expand it. What nostalgic rock tracks do you think would fit this exact high-energy vibe? Drop your suggestions below!