Amazon Music playlists for Alexa

Playing your favourite playlist on Alexa is as simple as saying Alexa, play [playlist name]. But most people arent aware of just how many playlists that the experts over at Amazon Music have curated.

In this guide, Ive put together a list of the 40 best Alexa playlists along with the alexa command to play them and an up-to-date list of all the songs in each list. Plus, Ive categorised them so you can choose between playlists for work, parties, cleaning, summer, workouts, and more.

Note: Most of these playlists require a paid Amazon Music subscription. If you have Amazon Music Free, Alexa will play a station based on the playlist or an alternative free playlist.

Best Alexa Playlists

1. Acoustic Covers

Command: Alexa, play acoustic covers.

This is one of my favourite playlists for the afternoon when Im working. It includes acoustic covers from some of the best-known songs of all time. Expect covers of Sweet Child O Mine, Fast Car, What a Wonderful World, Crazy in Love, and more classics.

2. All Hits UK

Commands: Alexa, play all hits UK or Alexa, play official chart songs.

If youre looking for a selection of the biggest hits currently in the UK, this is the playlist for you. Expect all the current chart-toppers and some that have been around a little longer, including Ed Sheeran, Little Mix, Kanye West, Drake, Coldplay, and more.

Hint: If you want to hear the worlds best hits instead of the UK, say Alexa, play all hits.

3. Throwback R&B Hits

Command: Alexa, play throwback R&B hits.

Who doesnt love a bit of R&B from the early naughties? This Alexa playlist has 25 killer hits that are smooth, seductive, and sure to bring back some awesome memories. All of the R&B superstars are included, from Craig David to Missy Elliot and Destinys Child.

4. Friday Night Bangers

Command: Alexa, play Friday night bangers.

This playlist contains 100 epic dance music hits that are perfect for the weekend. The list is frequently updated with the latest and greatest in electronic music but there are some classics thrown in to get the party started.

5. 80s Summer

Command: Alexa, play 80s summer

From Stevie Wonder to Madona, this is an upbeat amazon music playlist of classic hits from the 1980s that are perfect for your singalong summer road trips with the family.

6. Disney Hits

Command: Alexa, play Disney hits.

All your favourite Disney songs, past and present. Theres something for all the family from Toy Story to The Lion King.

Alexa Playlists for Work

7. Lo-Fi Hip Hop

Command: Alexa, play lo-fi hip hop.

Chillhop and lo-fi beats, perfect for studying and relaxing.

8. Morning Cup of Coffee

Command: Alexa, play morning cup of coffee.

Ease into your morning with relaxing sounds, new and old.

9. Acoustic Chill

Command: Alexa, play acoustic chill.

Relax and unwind

10. Indie Right Now

Command: Alexa, play indie right now.

Today and tomorrows indie tracks you need to hear right now.

11. Film Scores for Study

Command: Alexa, play film scores for study.

Get focused with the relaxing sounds of the cinema.

Alexa Playlists for Cleaning

12. Feeling Happy

Command: Alexa, play feeling happy.

Happy, upbeat hits to make you feel good.

13. Rap Rotation

Command: Alexa, play rap rotation.

A new home for hip hop in heavy rotation.

14. Breakthrough

Command: Alexa, play the playlist breakthrough.

The futures bright, and it belongs to these new artists.

15. Country Heat

Command: Alexa, play country heat.

Fire tracks from the hottest acts in country music.

16. Best of Northern Soul

Command: Alexa, play best of northern soul.

The sound of Northern England in the late 60s with Gloria Jones, Dobie Gray and more.

Alexa Playlists for Parties

17. Pop Right Now

Command: Alexa, play pop right now.

Todays hottest pop.

18. Nectar

Command: Alexa, play nectar.

The worlds hottest dance music.

19. Rock Scene

Command: Alexa, play rock scene.

The most exciting new rock music from around the world.

20. +44

Command: Alexa, play plus four four.

Sound of the UK. Spotlighting the best UK Rap, R&B, Grime, Drill and Afrobeats.

21. The Sound of Modern House

Command: Alexa, play the sound of modern house.

The worlds hottest house music.

22. Pop Lab

Command: Alexa, play pop lab.

The best of todays pop assembled, but not manufactured. Cover: Jeremy Zucker

23. 90s House Party

Command: Alexa, play nineties house party.

Remember these 90s hits? So will everyone else at your party!

For more throwback party tunes, you can also try the playlists 80s house party [Alexa, play eighties house party] and 00s house party [Alexa, play naughties house party].

Alexa Playlists for Sleep and Relaxing

24. Chill Generation

Command: Alexa, play chill generation.

No genres, no corners, no limits.

25. Piano Chill

Command: Alexa, play piano chill.

Relaxing pianos to soothe and unwind your mind.

26. Dream Time

Command: Alexa, play dream time.

Close your eyes and sleep tight with these relaxing tracks. Sweet Dreams.

27. Relaxing Classical Piano

Command: Alexa, play relaxing classical piano.

Soft and soothing piano pieces for you to unwind to.

28. Chillout Classics

Command: Alexa, play chillout classics.

Drift away with Zero 7, Air, Massive Attack and more.

29. Hypnotic and Melodic

Command: Alexa, play hypnotic and melodic.

Floaty, melodic vibes and hypnotic house beats.

30. Ambient Dreams

Command: Alexa, play ambient dreams.

The latest in ambient and abstract electronic soundscapes.

Alexa Playlists for Summer

31. Summer Anthems

Command: Alexa, play summer anthems.

Classic summery sounds from the 60s to the 10s.

32. Summer BBQ

Command: Alexa, play summer barbeque.

Throw another pop hit on the barbie!

33. 70s Love Songs

Command: Alexa, play seventies love songs.

Fall in love all over again with these classic 70s love songs.

34. Platino

Command: Alexa, play platino.

The hottest Latin hits.

35. Easy Hits

Command: Alexa, play easy hits.

Easy hits for your pure pleasure fix. Updated regularly.

Alexa Playlists for Working Out

36. Workout Pulse

Command: Alexa, play workout pulse.

Feel the motivation with the best tunes to hit your sports goals!

37. Crossfit Workout

Command: Alexa, play crossfit workout.

Powerful cross-genre hits to spur you on when youre mixing up your workout.

38. Fresh Dance

Command: Alexa, play fresh dance.

Essential new dance tracks.

39. Dance Pop Super Hits

Command: Alexa, play dance pop super hits.

Pop to make you dance & dance to make you pop.

40. Best of Classic Techno

Command: Alexa, play best of classic techno.

Step into the future by heading to the past with some of the greatest techno tracks of all time.

Related Questions

Can You Create Your Own Alexa Playlists?

Yes, you can create your own Alexa playlists as long as you have an active Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. You cannot do this with a free account.

You can create a playlist by saying Alexa, add this song to my playlist or from within the Amazon Music app.

Can Alexa Shuffle Playlists?

Yes, you can shuffle an Alexa playlist by saying Alexa, turn shuffle on/off if the playlist is already playing, or by saying Alexa, shuffle [playlist name].

Can Alexa Play Spotify Playlists?

Yes, although Amazon Music is the default music streaming service for playlists, you can change this to Spotify from within the settings menu in the Alexa app. Once you have changed the default service, you can request Spotify playlists using the command Alexa, play .