Fireworks lit up the night sky during the Homecoming halftime game, as newly crowned Queen Senior Wendi Wu took her seat on the throne. Rampage asked Wu to come up with a playlist to get to know her better.
“Growl” by EXO
The quick, rhythmic tempo of this song helps her stay energized while she does homework. Its aggressive lyrics blend well with the group’s various voices. Despite being Korean, the song is easy to follow because of its catchy beat.
“In My Bones” by Ron Pope
Wu listens to this calm acoustic ballad in her free time while browsing the web. The moderate pace of the background piano notes makes her feel relaxed. The song is similar to Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me.”
“Upgrade U” by Beyonce
This is an energetic, upbeat song that Wu associates with Choreo. They danced to this song during the 2014 Choreo Showcase, and the song reminds Wu of past seniors who have long since graduated. Beyonce’s and Jay-Z’s powerful vocals blend well together and the song always makes her want to dance along.
“The Show” by Lenka
Wu enjoys listening to this track because she thinks it is very cute. Lenka’s innocent voice and the pop elements of the song reflects Wu’s bubbly personality. The fun snapping and the tapping of cymbals form a happy tune.
“Strong” by One Direction
Wu picked “Strong” by One Direction next. The song remind her of the performance at Mr. TC. She found it fun to choreograph, and the experience was exciting for her overall. The boys’ voices are very vibrant and upbeat.
“Love Is An Open Door” by Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana
During the Choreo Showcase, Wu performed a duet to this song with her boyfriend, college Freshman Vince Ho. This song reminds her of that dance and she plays it whenever she misses him.