The allegedly crazy concert of the semester is this Friday, and students in apartments and dorms alike will probably find themselves in need of a pump-up playlist for their pre-W.I.L.D. party. Here are some suggestions from the Cadenza staff.

“Favorite Song”—Chance the Rapper
If you’ve never listened to Chance the Rapper, remedy that immediately. His most accessible song is “Favorite Song,” a sunshine-speckled track with a hook just as catchy as anything Karmin has put out. As a bonus, Childish Gambino, who memorably visited Wash. U. in 2011, is featured on the track. –Georgie Morvis

“Versace”—Migos
Versace, Versace Versace, Versace Versace, Versace, Versace Versace, Versace Versace. –Mark Matousek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WRj3XZvSqQ

“Pursuit of Happiness”—Steve Aoki
It’s been a long week of classes, and now all you want is to get cray in Brookings Quadrangle. After all, what are you doing at W.I.L.D. other than trying to have a good time? –Kimberly Henrickson

“Swimming Pools (Drank)”—Kendrick Lamar
Chance has drawn favorable comparisons to Kendrick Lamar thanks to their mutual penchant for making weird squawk-y sounds. Help start your party with this ode to over-consumption. –Trevor Leuzinger

“A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)”—Fergie
I know “The Great Gatsby” was a huge summer hit, but I still listen to this song every time I want to start swing krumping (swing dancing mixed with krumping). Disclaimer: some parties can lead to death. –Elena Wandzilak

“Shabba”—A$AP Ferg
The cartoonish yin to A$AP Rocky’s relatively serene yang, A$AP Ferg is a force of nature, able to sell ridiculous lines through the sheer force of his outlandish personality. Yet unlike the similarly brazen 2 Chainz, Ferg can actually rap, bending his elastic flow into all kinds of shapes and sizes. “Shabba,” one of the highlights from his compulsively listenable debut album, “Trap Lord,” is an ode to…himself as he draws parallels with Jamaican dancehall legend Shabba Ranks. I dare you to defy Ferg’s magnetism. Hint: you won’t. –Mark Matousek

“All Night”—Icona Pop
Icona Pop’s latest single will put you in the perfect mood to dance all night. Just don’t go so hard at the pregame that you can’t even make it to W.I.L.D. in the first place. –Katharine Jaruzelski

“Acapella”—Karmin
This is arguably one of Karmin’s most annoying songs, but it will still get you pumped for the duo’s performance. The falsetto part during the bridge will also prepare you for lots of off-key singing during the show. –Katharine Jaruzelski

“Royals”—Lorde
Chance is younger than a lot of us, but Lorde is even younger. You wouldn’t know it listening to this song, her incredibly mature single. Spend your Friday dreaming about Cadillacs; just be careful not to choke on any rings. –Trevor Leuzinger

“Wrecking Ball”—Miley Cyrus
Because you better come into W.I.L.D. like a wrecking ball. Refrain from twerking if you don’t know how, though. And keep your tongue in your mouth. –Georgie Morvis

“Work B—-“—Britney Spears
It’s Britney, b—-. And she’s back. And this is the perfect song to get anybody ready to go out. If you want to have a good W.I.L.D., you better work, b—-. – Georgie Morvis

“Black Skinhead”—Kanye West
Aside from the fact that West never fails to up the energy at any pregame or party, the irresistible beat and pace of “Black Skinhead” will hype everyone up for the live energy and frenetic style of Chance. Alternatively, put on the entirety of “Yeezus” and take a shot every time West compares himself to a hugely important figure. You should be ready for Brookings Quad in no time. –Kayla Hollenbaugh

“Super Bass”—Nicki Minaj
You may not know that Karmin got its start doing quirky covers on YouTube, but the duo’s most popular videos often consist of lead singer Amy Heidemann blending her idiosyncratic rapping style with popular Top 40 tracks (expect some covers during the show). One of its most-viewed videos is its take on Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass,” with more than 18 million views. Listening to the original is a requirement, if not simply for the poor singalong every drunk person at the pregame will attempt at the start of the track. –Kayla Hollenbaugh