<p>Happy Thanksgiving #Roommates! The holiday season is finally here and we always need a soundtrack to bring about the right vibes. Therefore, we have composed a list of a few songs that represents family time and being thankful.</p>
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<p>Check out the songs below:</p>
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<p>1: Shirley Caesar “Hold My Mule” (#UNameItChallenge Mix)</p>
<p>Now we all know the #UNameItChallenge has been all over the place, and we’ve all turned up to the mixed version of Shirley Ceasar’s 2011 song <em>“Hold My Mule”</em> as we counted down the days until Thanksgiving. Therefore it’s only right that it takes the number one spot.</p>
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<p>2: J. Cole “Love Yourz”</p>
<p>We can always count on rappers like J. Cole to give us hit singles, but also music that has a deep message. <em>“Love Yourz”</em> from his 2014 album <em>2014 Forest Hills Drive</em> is no different as he reminds us to be thankful for the lives we were given.</p>
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<p>3: Kanye West “Family Business”</p>
<p>Now this song is the epitome of what family gatherings seem to be like for many of us. Off of his 2004 album <em>College Dropout</em>, <em>“Family Business”</em> reminds us of the family love that fills the room during the holidays.</p>
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<p>4: Boyz II Men: “A Song For Mama”</p>
<p>You cannot think about Thanksgiving without visualizing the 1997 film <em>Soul Food</em> starring Nia Long, Vanessa Williams, Vivca A. Fox, Mekhi Phifer and a host of others. The film showed us the true meaning of family and giving thanks. With <em>“A Song For Mama”</em> being one of the leading tracks from the films soundtrack, you cannot help but to think of this during the holidays.</p>
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<p>5: Mary J. Blige “Family Affair”</p>
<p>We don’t want no “hateration or holleratin&#8217; in this dancery,” we just want to have a great time when everyone gets together for Thanksgiving dinner. This song is definitely a Mary J. Blige classic and gets everyone dancing once the beat drops.</p>
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<p>6: Alicia Myers: “I Want To Thank You”</p>
<p>This is definitely a classic at the family functions all year long. Released back in 1981, Alicia Myers sings about giving thanks as the hard days pass on by.</p>
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<p>7: 4: Big Sean ft. Kanye West “Blessings”</p>
<p>Off of his 2015 album <em>Dark Sky Paradise</em>, <em>“Blessings”</em> has been one of Big Sean’s biggest records and reminds us on the regular that we are all blessed.</p>
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<p>8: Hezekiah Walker: “Grateful”</p>
<p>Released in 2005, the gospel singer reminds us that we need to remain grateful for all that God has done.</p>
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<p>9: Tupac: “Dear Mama”</p>
<p>Off of Tupac’s classic 1995 album <em>“Me Against The World”</em> Tupac gives thanks to his mother for all that she has done for him, and we all can relate to that in some way.</p>
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<p>10: Lil Bow Wow: “Thank You”</p>
<p>Back then Bow Wow was Lil Bow Wow as he gave thanks to those who helped him reach a milestone in his career during the release of his sophomore <em>“Doggy Bag”</em> back 2001.</p>
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<p>Roommates what songs make you think of Thanksgiving?</p>
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