For any football player, listening to music before a game allows for him to lock in on the task at hand: securing the victory. Pre-game tunes are a vital part of game day preparation, as they can provide a level motivation and energy. Among the Warriors, it seems rap music is the most preferred genre to get the job done. Ready for a playlist that’s sure to get your blood flowing? Here are the “greatest hype hits” as established North Atlanta football players.

Wesley Horton (11) Offensive Line / Defensive Line:

• Song: “All Me” – Big Sean

“Listening to Big Sean rap helps me turn up before the game.”

Sterling Fleury (11) Outside Linebacker / Strong Safety

• Song: “The Devil’s a Lie” – Rick Ross, Jay Z

“Whenever I listen to some good ole Rick Ross, it always helps me prepare myself for a game.”

Justin Sanders (12) Free Safety / Cornerback / Wide Receiver

• Song: “Rain” – G Herbo

“In the song, G Herbo raps about his grandmother, and this really motivates me to play well for my late grandmother.”

Nathan Kitts (12) Kicker

• Song: “4th Dimension” – Kanye West and Kid Cudi

“My pre-game music gets me really amped up and sets a good tone for me before the game.”

TK Mack (11) Running Back

• Song: “Nono” – Key Glock

“The beat and bass of this song really help me lock in.”

Jamie Hare (11) Defensive Back

• Song: “Dreams are Nightmares” – Meek Mill

“I get piped up and visualize myself on the field and how I am going to put in my best effort for the Dubs.”

Henry Tate (9) Linebacker / Running Back

• Song: “223” – Gunna

“It gives me a little motivation and hype before the game. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work, and this song helps me focus on working hard.”

Alex Moore (9) Nose guard / Linebacker  

• Song: “Yes, Indeed” – Lil Baby, “Lucky You” – Eminem

“Sometimes it helps me go into the anger within – and that’s a good thing.”

Armari Hodges (10) Linebacker

• Song: “Superstars” – Migos

“The Migos know how to hype me up and have beats that I can turn up to.”

So, next time you want to tackle a Cambridge running back — or just tackle that geometry test that’s scaring you — tune in to the Dubs playlist. You’re sure to succeed — or at least get lit.