Whether it’s time to chill things out or keep the party going, here are two classic mixes sure to keep heads nodding and eyes glassy.
Side One (Indica)
Don’t Bogart Me – The Fraternity of Man
Legalize It – Peter Tosh
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Peter Tosh (1944-1987), Jamaican reggae musician and singer, was a member of the band The Wailers between 1963 and 1974 before enjoying a successful solo career.
Peter Tosh (1944-1987), Jamaican reggae musician and singer, was a member of the band The Wailers between 1963 and 1974 before enjoying a successful solo career.
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Go ahead and Burn One Down with Ben Harper.
Go ahead and Burn One Down with Ben Harper.
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How many songs did Tom Petty sing with reference to marijuana? Too many to count.
How many songs did Tom Petty sing with reference to marijuana? Too many to count.
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Burn One Down – Ben Harper
Last Dance With Mary Jane - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Brown Sugar – D’Angelo
How High – Redman & Method Man
Weed Song – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Everybody Must Get Stoned – Cypress Hill
The Joker – Steve Miller Band
Pass The Dutchie – Musical Youth
Let’s Go Get Stoned – Ray Charles
Sativa (feat. Swae Lee) – Jhené Aiko
Side Two (Sativa)
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Because I Got High by Afroman is a great addition to music playlists while smoking Sativa strains.
Because I Got High by Afroman is a great addition to music playlists while smoking Sativa strains.
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Bob Marley once said: "Herb is the healing of the nation."
Bob Marley once said: "Herb is the healing of the nation."
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No list of music to smoke dope to is complete without Bob Dylan.
No list of music to smoke dope to is complete without Bob Dylan.
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Because I Got High – Afroman
Sweet Leaf - Black Sabbath
Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars) – Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa
Mary Jane – Rick James
Champagne & Reefer – Muddy Waters
Marijuana – Kid Cudi
Kaya – Bob Marley
High (feat. Danny Brown) – Freddie Gibbs & Madlib
Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix
Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 - Bob Dylan
Hits From The Bong – Cypress Hill
Feel Good Hit of the Summer – Queens of the Stone Age
WORDS TO KNOW The federal government says the word marijuana refers to “the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant.”
The website Zamnesia attribute the following traits to the two strains:
Sativa: Energizing and uplifting. Stimulates creativity and thoughts. Promotes sense of well-being. Relieves headaches and migraines. Reduces nausea. Stimulates the appetite. Relieves depression.
Indica: Relaxing and laid back. Relieves pain and aches. Reduces anxiety and stress. Aids sleep. Reduces inflammation. Helps relieve spasms and seizures. Stimulates the appetite.
Independently, marijuana experts note that the plants can also create the opposite effects of the ones stated above.
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Three months after recreational marijuana went on sale in California, San Diego retailers say weed is being snapped up by everyone, including elderly people. (April 2, 2018)
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CBD does not produce euphoria or intoxication, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
CBD does not produce euphoria or intoxication, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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Because makers often change the formulas of their products, it is difficult to know what chemicals synthetic cannabinoids contain or what a user's reaction will be.
Because makers often change the formulas of their products, it is difficult to know what chemicals synthetic cannabinoids contain or what a user's reaction will be.
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While some seniors use cannabis for pain relief, others are chasing the mellow buzz of their youth.
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