Here’s a sampling of some songs that get me motivated and in a positive frame of mind when I need to roll up my sleeves and focus on techie work.

• NYOIL – “You’re A Queen”

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• Weird Al Yankovic – “White and Nerdy”

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• Weird Al Yankovic – “It’s All About the Pentiums”

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• Looper – “Modem Song”

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• Common Featuring Will.i.am – “I Have a Dream”

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• Chocky Kay – “Adria”

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• Desdamona – “Infinity”

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• Kid Rock- “Picture”

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• Kanye West – “Jesus Walks”

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• Peanuts Theme Song”

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• Run DMC – “My Adidas”

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• India Arie – “Video”

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• Bow Wow Featuring Chris Brown – “Shortie Like Mine”

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• The Temptations – “My Girl”

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