Playing Favorites: What music hypes you up before a game?

Young Thug's "Best Friend" gets the headphones treatment before warmups. Future's "Stick Talk" pumps through locker rooms. The pregame playlist for elite high school athletes skews heavily toward hip-hop, but personal taste varies widely.

Whatever the genre, the purpose is the same: finding the right mental state before competition begins. Some athletes prefer aggressive beats; others go with songs that help them focus and block out distractions.