Homecoming: 10 Songs LeBron James Should Listen To

July 14, 2014 - 6:35 pm by Tariq Rashid

LeBron James is on his way back to his home city of Cleveland to lace up for the Cavaliers. Not everyone's on board with his decision (particularly, salty Heat fans). But LeBron is confident that he's on a path to continued greatness. What's on his mind during his momentous homecoming? Here, 10 songs that serve as the perfect soundtrack.

1. "Sorry, Blame It On Me” - Akon
What better way to (further) convey that you’re sorry for leaving than with this self-deprecating apology ballad by Akon? The people of Cleveland were hurt when Lebron James skipped town for Miami. The Cavaliers had several dismal seasons. Property values even tanked. James can take the wrap for everything as he sings along to this.

2. "Love Me Again" - John Newman
“I need to know now, know now. Can you love me again?” LBJ sings as he enters Quicken Loans Arena. LeBron should cue up British soul singer John Newman's heartfelt take-me-back song because we all make mistakes. Cheers to the peeps who take us back.

3. "Just Give Me A Reason" - Pink
The lovefest continues with Pink’s 2013 “Just Give Me A Reason.” Cavs fans burned jerseys and anything remotely LeBron related when he left for South Beach. However, Pink and song collaborator Nate Ruess remind us that it’s never too late to forgive and forget. LeBron and Cleveland aren’t broken; they can certainly learn to love again.

4. "Fall Back 2 U" - Chromeo
Bron Bron must’ve listened to Chromeo before his return. Love letter to your “ex”? Check. Plan to get back? Check. Put things motion and fall back? Yahtzee!

5. "305 to My City" - Drake
Drake narrates the journey of an enterprising exotic dancer who travels from Miami to Toronto on “305 to My City.” LeBron James doesn’t dance for dollars, but we’re sure the people of Cleveland are just as excited as Drizzy was. They brought him right back just so they could relive it.

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6. "I Want the Love" - Diddy feat. Meek Mill A lot of hate was spewed after LeBron left Cleveland (see Dan Gilbert letter). But now that LeBron’s back in town, he’s demanding the love back. Shade throwers, stage left. Bronny’s floating through the vapors. 7. "Who Do You Love" - YG feat. Drake Picture LeBron rolling past East 105th and Euclid blasting this club banger. He yells out, “Who do you love?” Fans shout back “You! You! You!” James signs a few jerseys and kisses a couple babies as he bounces along to the DJ Mustard beat. Okay, well maybe all this won’t happen, but it’d be dope. 8. “Without Me” - Eminem Em’s single was a funny reminder to audiences that he was back in the game. Cleveland was definitely a lil’ empty without Bron-Bron. We’re sure LeBron is up for the challenge with his glorious return. 9. "The City Is Mine" - Jay Z feat. Blackstreet King James is ready to usurp the throne again. The city of Cleveland is back in LBJ’s grip and he’s ready to rule with his version of The Commission. Why not get a little help from superstar buddy Hov. 10. "Cleveland Is The Reason" - Kid Cudi Kid Cudi pays tribute to the great city of Cleveland with this slow Dot Da Genius produced cut. LeBron could definitely lean to this joint. Cleveland is the reason he’s cool.

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