Engsta Rides August Playlist: Grit, Soul & Zero Apologies

This month’s playlist doesn’t just cruise—it hits.
August is that time of year where the heat clings to everything, the sunsets stretch out longer, and your mind starts itching for escape. The A/C’s cranked, your tires are hot, and you're not just driving—you’re chasing clarity, chasing calm, maybe even chasing a little chaos. Whatever you’re running toward—or from—this soundtrack was made to ride with you.

The Lineup: Guts, Grit, and Soul

This ain’t your average “sunshine and surf” summer playlist. August needed weight. So we loaded the trunk with three artists who don’t just sing—they bleed through the speakers:

• Jelly Roll – Country, rock, and hip-hop had a three-way and made a man with more truth in his lyrics than most have in their lives. Jelly brings that gravel-throated pain and redemption vibe that makes you want to roll the windows down and scream your scars into the wind.

• Teddy Swims – The man looks like he could break you in half, but sings like he’s trying to glue your heart back together. That deep, soulful voice paired with lyrics that actually mean something? Yeah, Teddy’s not here for filler—he’s here to make you feel while you drive through whatever storm you’re facing.

• Dax – No filter. No fluff. Just raw truth layered over beats that slap. Dax is like the voice inside your head when you’re two hours into a solo night drive and the road ahead feels longer than life itself. He’s brutally honest—and that’s exactly why he belongs on this ride.

Mood: Zero Bullsh*t

This playlist isn’t just a vibe—it’s a damn release.
It’s for the ones who’ve taken hits and kept rolling. For the ones who use the driver's seat as a confessional booth. For the ones who know silence can be deafening—so they turn the volume up and let the music carry the weight.

There’s no skipping tracks here. Every single one was picked to match the energy of a late summer drive—the kind where you don’t even realize how far you’ve gone until your gas light blinks at you like, “You good, bro?”

Road-Tested and Ready

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• You’re heading out before dawn to catch a breath of cool air.

• You’ve got miles of empty road and a head full of noise.

• You’re pushing your car (and your heart) a little harder than you probably should.

This month’s mix hits like whiskey and truth. It’s not about being pretty—it’s about being real. Just like your ride. Just like you.

Because the right song can save a bad day—and the right drive can save your soul.

Stay wild. Drive loud. And never lift.

Sgt. Engster, Martin M. USMC