If you get through this playlist without standing up and grabbing the closest person you can find for a little dance session [1], you can't be human. These 34 songs are what's good about merengue: they're upbeat [2] but still manage to also be sensual, they feature everything from ridiculous lyrics ("El Baile del Perrito," anyone?) to sometimes angry words about heartbreak, and, most importantly, they're just great beats that make you want to stand up and party. Read ahead and get ready to seriously practice your moves.

"Suavemente" by Elvis Crespo

"Abusadora" by Wilfrido Vargas

"Es Mentiroso" by Olga Tañón

"La Morena" by Los Ilegales

"Quiere Mi Caña" by Caña Brava

"La Quiero a Morir" by D.L.G.

"La Dueña del Swing" by Los Hermanos Rosario

"El Baile del Perrito" by Wilfrido Vargas

"Soy Dominicano" by Fernando Villalona

"La Ventanita" by Sergio Vargas

"La Bilirrubina" by Juan Luis Guerra

"Las Mujeres Lo Bailan Bien" by Los Toros Band

"No Te Vayas" by Antony Santos

"El Tiburón" by Proyecto Uno

"Cachamba" by Kinito Mendez

"Mi Primer Millón" by Los Toros Band

"Verano Solido" by Oro Solido

"Traigo Fuego" by La Banda Gorda

"Tra Tra" by Mala Fe

"Me Rompió el Corazón" by La Makina

"Tu Eres Ajena" by Frank Reyes

"Pégame tu Vicio" by Eddy Herrera

"Como Duele" by Ronny Soler

"Candela" by Proyecto Uno

"Amor de Locos" by Eddy Herrera

"Mueve la Colita" by La Makina

"Sshh!" by Kumbia Kings

"El Alicate" by Aldo Ranks

"Suero de Amor" by Kinito Mendez

"Guallando" by Fulanito

"No Llores Por Ella" by Zafra Negra

"Esto Se Baila Así" by Peña Suazo

"Chica Plástica" by Xavier

"Sopa de Carácol" by Banda Blanca