Summer is half over, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy what remains before school begins again. Music is a great way to enshrine the summer of 2015 in your memory. So far, 2015 has been an exciting year in music.Music with lots of energy, that are great to dance to, or that make us feel happy, abound this summer. So, if you haven't added these tracks to your playlist yet, grab them now and get ready to party.

• "Shut Up and Dance", by Walk the Moon is the anthem of the summer of 2015. With its great beat, fun lyrics, and overall appeal, this song will have you singing along. "Shut Up and Dance" will bring back carefree memories of this summer vacation for years down the road.

• Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood", is her annual summertime hit. She sings her heart out in this smash hit featuring Kendrick Lamar. Gather your girls and sing along, loud and proud.

• Alabama Shakes, "Shoegaze", on their second album, Sound & Color, is the perfect summer boogie song. Listen to the entire cd for an even greater treat. This may even be a contender for #1 album of the year in 2015.

• If you musical likes lend themselves to a catchy rap and beat, Action Bronson featuring Chance the Rapper, "Baby Blue" is just for you. It is a great rap, which combines some great humorous lyrics along with wordplay. Play this one loud and proud.

• "My Way (Remix)", Fetty Wap featuring Drake, may seem like a fluke, but it is catchy and stays in your head. Its lyrics are a little on the twisted side, but overall it continues to climb the charts.

• "Uptown Funk!" by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, is another great single to dance to, whether it's with your #1 or by yourself in front of the mirror. The beat will stay with you all day.

• Snoop Dogg's and Pharrell's "Peaches N' Cream", puts the infamous rapper back on the charts. This combo's "feel good" jam, begs you to roll down the windows and cruise, with the stereo blastin'.

• The Weekend has several chart-toppers this summer. "The Hills", "Earned It, (Fifty Shades of Grey)", and "Can't Feel My Face", are all top 40 songs. The lyrics are outstanding and the overall vibe of the music is another contender for album of the year.

It is hard to pick just ten favorite 2015 summer songs. This year, more than any other year in recent history, has an overwhelming amount of #1 hits. Not matter what genre of music is your fav, you will find more than enough songs for your personal hit parade. Whether you are driving down the road, sharing some sunshine with pals, or simply relaxing during the heat, it's time to plug in the tunes and get your beat on