Shine on You Crazy Diamond – Pink Floyd
Now, I was raised on Pink Floyd. So, I’ve got to put at least one in here. This one is about their lead guitarist – Syd. His mental health severely deteriorated after battling with drug addiction, so in an ode to him, they wrote Shine on You Crazy Diamond – SYD. So, although not directly about drugs, this one is about the struggle of addiction. And as fun as I’d like to make this article here, I really want to highlight the impact drugs can have on your life.
Crazy Rap – Afroman
A classic. A core small town memory for me was learning this song on the primary school bus when high schoolers blasted it. Small town things (Ruawai) pretty much explains that. Guaranteed that everyone and their uncle knows this song. Even 6-year-old me approved even if I didn’t quite understand. I don’t need to say what sesh vibe this song fits.
Hits from the Bong – Cypress Hill
Ngl your parents probably sunk cones to this back in their day. But it still goes hard.
On the Rark – Machete Clan
Hamilton energy. Not much more to be said.
Cocaine – Eric Clapton
Look idk why I put this one here. It fits…. But it’s the song dads who have never even “taken weed” listen to while driving to their 9-5 job.
Burning – Kora
Last year I went to a Devilskin concert and Kora opened. Right about when this song came on was when security started looking for where the rather distinctive smell of bud was coming from (in a closed room…). That sums up the vibe of this one. Opens with a chill but hearty bassline straight into strong vocals.
