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Astronauts Jam Out to Space Playlist
8 Apr
Summary
- Artemis II crew curated their own wake-up music playlist.
- The first song played was 'Sleepyhead' by Young & Sick.
- Denzel Curry celebrated being the first rapper played in space.
The four astronauts embarking on NASA's Artemis II mission have curated a distinctive playlist to start their days in orbit. This tradition, honoring past space endeavors, allows the crew to select songs for their daily wake-up calls.
Their journey began with 'Sleepyhead' by Young & Sick, setting a unique tone for their lunar voyage. Subsequent selections included John Legend and André 3000's 'Green Light,' Freddy Jones Band's 'In a Daydream,' and Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club.'
Notably, rapper Denzel Curry expressed excitement over his track 'Tokyo Drifting' being played, marking him as the first rapper heard in space. The band Glass Animals also shared their elation about their song's inclusion in this historic cosmic soundtrack.
