Michael Phelps and his music?

Question

you know how before the begging of each race he swims in he is listening to his i pod? what do you think he had playing??

Answer 1

something that would get him pumped to swim

Answer 2

i was wondering the same thing but probably rap/hip hop to get him pumped up

Answer 3

What's on Michael Phelps' iPod?

Posted Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:27pm PDT by Robert of the Radish in The Y! Music Playlist Blog

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Unless you've been completely oblivious to the modern world over the last couple of weeks you're well aware that Michael Phelps is at the very pinnacle of Olympic sport. His name will be etched in the minds of billions for generations to come as are names like Carl Lewis, Mark Spitz and Nadia Comaneci.

His record-breaking gold medal streak at the 2008 Summer Olympics has been breathtaking to watch and his face is getting more airtime than either of the US presidential candidates. In many of the candid Phelps shots gracing our television sets, he is seen with the ubiquitous iPod earbuds stuck in his Obama-like ears. For music fans across the world the image of Phelps with his headphones on begs a seriously burning question.

What's on Michael Phelps' iPod?

I have my official request into Michael's PR person, but as I stand in line behind thousands of more important press I did some digging.

This playlist contains 5 tracks that Michael picked exclusively for Rhapsody as a "celebrity hot mix" and 4 tracks by artists he has admitted listening to in recent interviews.

Phelps has publicly stated that he listens to different songs before each swim meet, so a complete list may be dependent on his memory and willingness to disclose. But we know one thing for sure -- Michael Phelps is a huge hip-hop fan. Although he's on record as listening to techno occasionally, it's mostly hip-hop that gets him ready before he swims.

So check these tracks out and see if you dig them as much as our new Olympian-hero.

The Michael Phelps' Playlist

1. "Overnight Celebrity" - Twista    

2. "Burn" - Usher    

3. "Roses" - Outkast    

4. "Till I Collapse" - Eminem    

5. "Smile" - G Unit    

6. "A Milli" - Lil' Wayne    

7. "Hustlin" - Rick Ross    

8. "Hello Brooklyn 2.0" - Jay-Z (featuring Lil Wayne)  

9. "I Got What It Takes" - Young Jeezy

Answer 4

It's rap music.

Answer 5

Yeah he listens to rap. See it's not so bad a music after all lol.

Answer 6

i saw an interview for Athens 2004, and he said he listens to "lose yourself" by Eminem and he keeps replaying it...idk if he has found a new song since then but thats what he used to always listen to

Answer 7

Im guess rap because he said it was lil....something?

Answer 8

i saw in an interview once that he listens to young jeezy sometimes.

Answer 9

probly the recordings of kids/teachers making fun of him..

Answer 10

Bette Midler

Answer 11

Madonna

Answer 12

I have the same question what do athletes listen to while they wait? i think it's probably not classical cuz he needs to be pumped up and ready for the race so probably modern music like hip hop rap pop who knows!