New Years Eve Playlist: A Countdown to the Countdown

Everyone knows that New Year's Eve would not be complete without music. So, as you start getting ready for the big ball drop, wherever you may be celebrating, here's a few songs to help get you in the mood.
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Everyone knows that New Year's Eve would not be complete without music. So, as you start getting ready for the big ball drop, wherever you may be celebrating, here's a few songs to help get you in the mood.

For me, music is part of my holiday wardrobe. If you don't have the right song, your look just won't be complete, and if your look isn't complete you might just be in a sour mood all night (or season). Now we wouldn't want that. Enjoy!

Monday, Dec. 17: Solange, "Some Things Never Seem to Fucking Work"

Tuesday, Dec. 18: Flo Rida, "I Cry"

Wednesday, Dec. 19: Scissor Sisters, "Only the Horses"

Thursday, Dec. 20: The Rolling Stones, "Dance (Pt. 1)"

Friday, Dec. 21: 2 Chainz, "I'm Different"

Saturday, Dec. 22: Aretha Franklin, "Jump to It"

Sunday, Dec. 23: Ellie Goulding, "Anything Could Happen"

Monday, Dec. 24: Rihanna, "Diamonds"

Tuesday, Dec. 25: Sam Sparro, "Happiness"

Wednesday, Dec. 26: Mariah Carey, "Fantasy"

Thursday, Dec. 27: Swizz Beatz, "Top Down"

Friday, Dec. 28: Stevie Wonder, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)"

Saturday, Dec. 29: Nicki Minaj, "Va Va Voom"

Sunday, Dec. 30: Kanye West feat. Jay-Z and Big Sean, "Clique"

Monday, Dec. 31: Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch, "Sweet Nothing"

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