Teddy Swims, Gunna, Morgan Wallen & More Power the Southern Heat Movement Mix: See the Playlist

In the Southern United States, movement music takes on unique rhythms in each city. Miami's movement is driven by vibrant percussion that blends cultures. Atlanta's movement is characterized by powerful bass, swagger, and an instinct for setting the tempo. Charlotte brings sharp Southern rap energy to the mix, while Nashville transforms big stories and powerful choruses into fuel for the journey ahead. New Orleans creates communal movement with brass, funk, bounce, and second-line rhythms that rarely remain contained.

Billboard's editorial team and Luminate's streaming data curate playlists that reflect what people are playing, replaying, and moving to in these cities. The Southern Heat Movement Mix, featuring tracks from Miami, Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and New Orleans since January 2026, travels through the region without settling into a single lane.

Miami's pulse is set by "Danza Kuduro," Atlanta's energy comes from "No Hands" and DaBaby's "POP DAT THANG," while Nashville's country-pop influence is heard in "I Had Some Help." New Orleans contributes the bounce, brass, and rhythmic spontaneity that make music an integral part of the city's streets.

The playlist also incorporates Latin, Afrobeats, Caribbean, and other global rhythms into the Southern hip-hop, country, R&B, funk, and rock traditions. Tracks like Karol G's "PROVENZA," Rema's "Calm Down," Sean Paul's "Give It Up to Me," and Bad Bunny's "Tití Me Preguntó" blend these diverse influences with Southern music. The result is a continuous journey that shifts tempo, crosses genres, and gains momentum throughout.

From the emotional restraint of Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" to the high-energy Atlanta anthem "I Had Some Help" featuring Morgan Wallen, the Southern Heat Movement Mix captures the South as it sounds now: rooted in tradition, open to the world, and always finding new ways to move forward. The mix offers a diverse and dynamic listening experience that represents the region's rich musical heritage and contemporary influences.