Our Best Music Picks: 2018
Havana: recorded by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello featuring guest vocals from American rapper Young Thug. It was released on August 3, 2017 from her then titled debut studio album Camila (2018). The song reached number one in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, Poland, Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Cabello became the third artist in chart history to top both the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 for their first time in the same week, after Britney Spears and Beyoncé did so in 1999 and 2003, respectively.
A Different Way: a song by French DJ and record producer DJ Snake, featuring vocals from American musician Lauv. It was written by Snake, Lindy Robbins, Ilsey Juber, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Steve Mac, with production handled by Snake.
No Tears Left To Cry: by American singer Ariana Grande serving as the lead single for her fourth studio album, Sweetener. In the United States, "No Tears Left to Cry" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number three, further extending her record as being the only artist to debut in the top ten with the lead single from all of her studio albums. In Australia, "No Tears Left to Cry" debuted at the summit of the ARIA Singles Chart, making it Grande's first number one and sixth top-ten single in Australia. In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart for the issue dated May 3, 2018- held off the top spot by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa's "One Kiss" for two consecutive weeks.
Girls Like You: recorded by American band Maroon 5, from their sixth studio album Red Pill Blues (2017). A second version featuring American rapper Cardi B was released on May 30, 2018. The single reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Maroon 5's fourth and Cardi B's third chart-topper, who extended her record for most number-ones among female rappers. Additionally, it reached number one in eleven other countries, including Canada and New Zealand. The song received a nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
In My Feelings: by Canadian musician Drake from his fifth studio album Scorpion (2018). It was released to rhythmic and contemporary hit radio on July 10, 2018, as the album's fifth single. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for ten weeks and broke several records. The success of "In My Feelings" made Drake the record holder for most number one hits among rappers in the history of the Hot 100 chart. In the UK, it did not enter the charts on the first week due to chart rules, but the next week, due to the popularity of the dance challenge, it entered at number four. A week later, it rose to number one. "In My Feelings" spent four weeks at the top of the chart, before being replaced by "Shotgun".
Rockstar: by American rapper Post Malone. It was released on September 15, 2017, by Republic Records as the lead single from his second studio album Beerbongs & Bentleys (2018). The track features a guest verse from fellow American rapper 21 Savage. The track reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, and reached the top spot in several other countries, including Australia, Canada, Portugal, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and the United Kingdom. It became both Post Malone and 21 Savage's first number-one single in all the countries mentioned.
Psycho: recorded by American rapper Post Malone featuring guest vocals from Ty Dolla Sign. It was released through Republic Records on February 23, 2018, as the third single from Post Malone's second studio album, Beerbongs & Bentleys (2018). The song entered at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 behind Drake's "God's Plan", and reached number one in June 2018.
One Kiss: by Scottish record producer Calvin Harris and English singer Dua Lipa. Written by Lipa, Jessie Reyez and its producer Harris, it was released by Columbia Records and Sony Music on 6 April 2018. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart on 20 April 2018, a week after debuting at number three. The song would eventually top the charts for eight consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number one by a lead female artist in the UK this decade, and the second longest-running number one of the century by a female artist behind only Rihanna's "Umbrella".
The Middle: by Russian-German record producer Zedd, American country music singer Maren Morris and American musical duo Grey. It has reached the top ten of the charts in the US, the UK, and several other countries. It was nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards.
This Is America: by American rapper Childish Gambino. Written and produced by Gambino and Ludwig Göransson, it was released on May 5, 2018. "This Is America" became the 31st song to debut at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming both Gambino's first number one and top ten single in the country. It has also topped the charts in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The song is nominated for 4 Grammy Awards at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards (Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap/Sung Performance and Best Music Video)
Eastside: by American music producer Benny Blanco and American singers Halsey and Khalid. The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the issue dated July 28, 2018, at number 56, and has since peaked at number 16 on the chart. Outside of the United States, it reached number one in the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand and Singapore, and number two in Australia and Denmark.
Never Be the Same: ong by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello from her debut studio album, Camila (2018). The song has reached the top 10 in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the US. A second version of the single, featuring country singer Kane Brown, was released on April 27, 2018.
These Days: song by English drum and bass band Rudimental, featuring British singers Jess Glynne and Dan Caplen as well as American rapper Macklemore. It was released on 19 January 2018 as the second single from Rudimental's upcoming third studio album, Toast to Our Differences. After spending a record-tying seven weeks at number two,[2] the song reached number one in the UK on 30 March 2018, becoming Rudimental's third UK number-one single, Glynne's sixth, and both Macklemore (as a solo artist) and Caplen's first.
This also made Glynne the British female solo artist with the most UK chart-toppers in history.
All the Stars: song recorded by American rapper Kendrick Lamar and American singer SZA. the song was released on January 4, 2018, as the lead single to the soundtrack album of the film Black Panther. "All the Stars" has received numerous and accolades and nominations including a nomination for Best Original Song at the 76th Golden Globe Awards, as well as receiving four nominations at the 61st Grammy Awards including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It is Lamar's second top ten hit on the chart in 2018, following his collaboration with the Weeknd on "Pray for Me", which reached number seven in early February.
Breathin' : song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fourth studio album Sweetener (2018).
Thank U, Next: song by American singer Ariana Grande released as the lead single from her upcoming fifth studio album of the same name. The track broke a string of records, including the record for the most plays in a single day by a female artist on Spotify. Commercially, "Thank U, Next" has reached number one in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal, Singapore and South Korea, the top ten in Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland, and the top twenty in Belgium, France and Germany.
Solo: song by British electronic music band Clean Bandit, featuring guest vocals from American singer Demi Lovato and uncredited pitched vocals from Kamille. Commercially, it has reached number one in Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Slovakia and the United Kingdom. "Solo" was also the most searched song on Shazam in 2018, with 9.1 million tags worldwide.
Back to You: song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez. The track was released on May 10, 2018, as the lead single from the soundtrack of the second season of Netflix's original series 13 Reasons Why, Commercially, the song reached the top 5 in Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and Slovakia.
Chun-Li: by American rapper Nicki Minaj from her fourth studio album, Queen (2018). It was released as the lead single of the album on April 12, 2018. Commercially, the song has peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, reached the top 20 in Canada, and the top 30 in France and the United Kingdom.
Moonlight: song written and performed by American rapper XXXTentacion from his second studio album ?. The song was posthumously sent to rhythmic radio as the album's third single on August 14, 2018. The song reached many chart positions globally, including a number 13 peak on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as a platinum certification following his death.
No Brainer: song by American musician DJ Khaled, featuring guest vocals from Canadian singer Justin Bieber and American rappers Chance the Rapper and Quavo. The song peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Friends: song recorded by American music producer Marshmello and English singer Anne-Marie.
Stir Fry: song recorded by American hip hop group Migos. It was released on December 20, 2017, as the second single from Migos' third studio album Culture II (2018). It peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.
I'm A Mess: song recorded by American singer Bebe Rexha for her debut studio album, Expectations (2018). It was released as the first single from the album on June 15, 2018, the song became Rexha's first solo top 40 hit.
Leave a Light On: song by British singer-songwriter Tom Walker. It was released to digital retailers on 13 October 2017. The song reached number 7 in the UK and number 34 on the Irish Singles Chart.
Tequila: song recorded by American country music duo Dan + Shay for their self-titled third studio album. "Tequila" has reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay and number two on the Hot Country Songs charts during the 50-week reign of "Meant to Be" by Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line. The song also peaked at number 21 on the Hot 100.
Without Me: song by American singer Halsey, released as a single on October 4, 2018, On the Billboard Hot 100 chart issue dated December 22, 2018, "Without Me" reached number two (below Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next"),becoming Halsey's highest-charting single as a lead artist. It was also the number-one selling song in the US for four weeks on the Digital Songs chart.In the UK the song peaked at number three, making it her third top five hit.
My My My!: a song by Australian singer and songwriter Troye Sivan. It was written by Sivan, Leland, Oscar Görres and James Alan Ghaleb, with production handled by Görres. The song was released via Universal Music Australia on 10 January 2018, as the lead single from his second studio album, Bloom (2018).
Sunflower: song performed by American rappers Post Malone and Swae Lee for the soundtrack to the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It became Malone's fifth top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
High Hopes: song by Panic! at the Disco released on May 23, 2018 as the second single from their sixth studio album, Pray for the Wicked, The song has reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band's highest-charting song on the chart. It has also topped the charts in Mexico and Poland, reached the top ten in Australia and Germany and the top twenty in Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, becoming their highest charting single worldwide.
Shallow: song from the 2018 film A Star Is Born, performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. It is the first single from the film's soundtrack and was released on September 27, 2018, by Interscope Records. It received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song as well as four Grammy Award nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Following the film's release on October 5, 2018, "Shallow" rose to number five on the Hot 100. In Canada, "Shallow" entered at number-one on the Canadian Digital Songs chart, becoming Gaga's fifth leader and first since "Born This Way". For the week ending November 1, 2018, "Shallow" reached the top of the UK Singles Chart becoming her fifth leader (her first since 2010's "Telephone") and Cooper's first.
Better Now: song by American singer Post Malone from his second studio album, Beerbongs & Bentleys (2018). It has reached the top 10 in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand.
Youngblood: song recorded by Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. "Youngblood" reached number one in Australia in May 2018, becoming the band's second number-one single in their home country, spending eight consecutive weeks at the top. It also reached number one in New Zealand, spending four consecutive weeks at the top. It reached the top ten in eleven countries, including number three in Canada, number four in the United Kingdom, and number seven in the United States, becoming their first top 10 single in Canada and the United States.
Beautiful: song by American singer Bazzi. The duet version was released on August 2, 2018,featuring Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello, serving as the second radio single off the album Cosmic.
Taki Taki: song by French DJ and record producer DJ Snake featuring vocals from American singer Selena Gomez, Puerto Rican singer Ozuna and American rapper Cardi B. Its music video was released on 9 October 2018, and became one of the top 10 fastest videos to reach 100 million views on YouTube. The song had a strong international impact, reaching the top of the Spotify Global 50 chart where it has stayed for over four weeks. This made Cardi B the first female rapper to achieve such a feat.
Thunder: song by American rock band Imagine Dragons. "Thunder" peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 becoming the band's fourth single to reach the top ten after "Radioactive", "Demons" and "Believer" in that country.
Sweet But Psycho: song by American singer Ava Max, released as a single on August 17, 2018. Upon release, it appeared on various Spotify playlists and Viral Charts, and subsequently reached number one in 12 countries, including the United Kingdom, where it reached the top spot on December 28, 2018.
Better: song by American singer Khalid. It was first released as the lead single from Khalid's debut EP, Suncity, on September 14, 2018. It peaked at number 24 in the US and 14 in Canada. Internationally, the song peaked at number four in Malaysia and New Zealand, six in Australia, and various spots in the Top 10 and Top 40.
Always Remember This Way: song from the 2018 film A Star Is Born and its soundtrack of the same name, performed by the film's star Lady Gaga. It was released on November 24, 2018, as the second single from the soundtrack in the United Kingdom.
Meant to Be: song recorded by American singer Bebe Rexha featuring vocals from American country music duo Florida Georgia Line, It was nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. It also debuted atop the Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Rexha's first entry on that chart and Florida Georgia Line's sixth number one. Rexha also became the first female artist to ever debut atop the chart.
Consequences: song recorded by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello for her debut solo studio album, Camila (2018). An orchestra version of the song was released as the album's third and final single on October 9, 2018.
This Feeling:song by American production duo the Chainsmokers, featuring guest vocals from American singer Kelsea Ballerini.
Love Lies: song recorded by American singers Khalid and Normani as the second single from the movie soundtrack for Love, Simon. It is Normani's first solo release outside of Fifth Harmony.Commercially, it has peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100.
God is a Woman: song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on July 13, 2018, as the second single from Grande's fourth studio album Sweetener (2018). "God Is a Woman" debuted at number eleven and later reached a peak of number eight becoming Grande's tenth top-ten single on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Simple: song by American country music duo Florida Georgia Line. It is their fifteenth solo single release and the first from their upcoming fourth studio album Can't Say I Ain't Country.
Trip: song by English singer Ella Mai from her eponymous debut studio album. The song peaked at number 47 in the UK and number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Natural: song by American band Imagine Dragons, whose members co-wrote the song, serving as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album Origins (2018).
Taste: single by American rapper Tyga. It was released on May 16, 2018 - The single peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his first chart entry in three years. It is the second highest charting single of his career as a lead artist, behind "Rack City" from 2011.
Rise: song by English DJ and music producer Jonas Blue featuring American pop-rap duo Jack & Jack. The song has peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Blue's fourth UK top 10 hit. It’s the sixth single of Blue’s debut album Blue.
Dance to This: song by Australian singer Troye Sivan, featuring guest vocals by American singer Ariana Grande as the fourth single from Sivan's second studio album, Bloom (2018).
High on Life: song by Dutch DJ Martin Garrix. A progressive house ballad featuring vocalist Bonn,
Ocean: song by Dutch music producer and DJ Martin Garrix, featuring guest vocals by American singer and songwriter Khalid.
2002: song by English recording artist Anne-Marie. Co-written with Steve Mac, Ed Sheeran, Julia Michaels and Benjamin Levin, it was released on 20 April 2018 as the sixth single from Anne-Marie's debut studio album Speak Your Mind (2018). ''2002'' peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her fourth top ten single and her highest-charting song as a lead artist in the country. The song has also reached the top ten in seven countries, including Australia where it reached number four.
Call Out My Name: song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd, taken from his first EP, My Dear Melancholy, released on March 30, 2018.
Happy Now: song by Russian-German music producer Zedd and American singer Elley Duhé.
Happy Now: song by Norwegian music producer, Kygo.
Born to Be Yours: song written and performed by Norwegian music producer Kygo and American band Imagine Dragons.
Let It Be Me: by French DJ and record producer David Guetta, with vocals from Ava Max.
Goodbye: song by American singer Jason Derulo and French DJ and music producer David Guetta featuring vocals from American rapper Nicki Minaj and French recording artist Willy William.
Flames: song by French DJ and record producer David Guetta and Australian singer-songwriter Sia. The song was released on 22 March 2018. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2018, "Flames" earned Sia a nomination for Best Female Artist.
Delicate: an electropop song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her sixth studio album, Reputation (2017). It was released on March 12, 2018, as the album's sixth single overall and fourth single in America. The song was a sleeper hit. It debuted at 84 on the Billboard Hot 100. Commercially, 'Delicate' has topped on the Adult Contemporary, Mainstream Top 40 and Adult Top 40 charts.
In My Blood: song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter Shawn Mendes.
released by Island Records on March 22, 2018, as the lead single from Mendes' self-titled third studio album. It was nominated for Song of the Year at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Shotgun: song by English singer-songwriter George Ezra. The song was written by Ezra and Joel Pott and produced by Cam Blackwood. The song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Ezra's first number-one song in the United Kingdom, and was certified platinum in the country. In addition, it topped the ARIA Singles Chart in Australia, also becoming Ezra's first number-one there, as well as the Irish Singles Chart, New Zealand Singles Chart and the Scottish Singles Chart.
You Are the Reason: song by British singer-songwriter Calum Scott. It was released on 17 November 2017 via Capitol Records, as his second original single from his debut album Only Human.
Level Up: song by American singer Ciara released on July 18, 201. Reception to the music video was positive, with "Level Up" becoming the number one trending video on YouTube and spawning the Level Up Challenge, featuring fans and celebrities recording their own version of the video's choreography.
Only You: song by American DJs Cheat Codes and British girl group Little Mix. It was released on June 22, 2018 as a single, and first appeared on the Ministry of Sound compilation album The Pool Party.
Bed: song by American rapper Nicki Minaj from her fourth studio album, Queen (2018). It was released as the second single from the album following "Chun-Li" on June 14, 2018,
and features guest vocals by American singer Ariana Grande. It marks the fourth collaboration between the two. Commercially, the song peaked at number 42 on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as reached the top 20 in Australia, Scotland, and the United Kingdom.
God's Plan: song recorded by Canadian musician Drake, released on January 19, 2018, from his fifth studio album, Scorpion (2018). Commercially the song became the 29th song in history to debut at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Drake's fourth chart-topper in that country, and second as a lead artist. The single topped the charts in fourteen countries, including the UK and Canada and reached the top ten in nine others. The song broke first-day streaming records on both Apple Music and Spotify.
Jackie Chan: song with vocals by Canadian rapper Preme and American rapper Post Malone.
When I Grow Up: song by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike featuring vocals from rapper Wiz Khalifa.
I'll Be There: song by English singer-songwriter Jess Glynne. It was released on 4 May 2018 as the first single from her second studio album, Always In Between. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart on 15 June 2018, becoming Glynne's seventh UK number-one single, as also first as lead artist since "Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" in 2015.
For You: song recorded by English singers Liam Payne and Rita Ora, for the soundtrack to the film Fifty Shades Freed (2018).
Sick Boy: a song by American music production duo the Chainsmokers. It was written by the Chainsmokers, Tony Ann and Emily Warren, with production handled by the Chainsmokers and Shaun Frank.
Sober: song by American singer Demi Lovato. It was initially released exclusively to music streaming services through Island, Hollywood and Safehouse Records on June 21, 2018, and was made available to iTunes on the same day.
Connection:song by American pop rock band OneRepublic. The song was released as a single via digital download on June 26, 2018.
The Way I Am: song by American singer and songwriter Charlie Puth from his second studio album Voicenotes (2018)
I See Love: song by British DJ and record producer Jonas Blue, featuring vocals from American singer and actor Joe Jonas. The song features on the films Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and The Queen's Corgi.
Let Me: song recorded by English singer and songwriter Zayn as the first single from Zayn's second studio album Icarus Falls (2018).
Wait: song by American pop rock band Maroon 5. It was released on January 16, 2018 to contemporary hit radio as the second single from the band's sixth studio album, Red Pill Blues (2017).
What Lovers Do: song by American pop rock band Maroon 5 featuring American R&B singer SZA. It was released on August 30, 2017, as the lead single from the band's sixth studio album Red Pill Blues (2017). In the United States, "What Lovers Do" has reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Maroon 5's 13th and SZA's first top 10 in the country.
Let Me Live: song by English drum and bass band Rudimental and Major Lazer, featuring guest vocals from Anne-Marie and Mr Eazi. The song was released as a digital download on 15 June 2018, as the third single from Rudimental's upcoming third studio album, Toast to Our Differences.
Mama, Look at Me Now: song by Swedish electronic music production and songwriting duo, Galantis.
End Game: song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, featuring British singer Ed Sheeran and American rapper Future, recorded for her sixth studio album, Reputation (2017).
Youth: song by Canadian singer and songwriter Shawn Mendes, featuring guest vocals from American singer Khalid. The song was released by Island Records on May 3, 2018, as the third single from Mendes' self-titled third studio album.
No Excuses: song recorded by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor.
Chances: song by Backstreet Boys.
Don't Go Breaking My Heart: song by American vocal group Backstreet Boys. The song was released on May 17, 2018 as the lead single to their upcoming ninth album DNA (their eighth in the US). The song received a Grammy Nomination for “Best Pop Duo/Group” for the 2019 ceremony, their first nomination since "Shape of My Heart" at the 2002 ceremony.
Hooked: pop song recorded by American boy group, Why Don't We.
Lullaby: song by English DJ and record producer Sigala and English singer-songwriter Paloma Faith. It peaked atop the UK Dance charts and #6 in the UK Singles.
Capital Letters: song by American singer Hailee Steinfeld and American record producer BloodPop on January 12, 2018, as the second single from the soundtrack to the film Fifty Shades Freed (2018).
Kiss Me: song by MAGIC!
If You're Over Me: song recorded by British synthpop band Years & Years. Written by Olly Alexander and its producer Steve Mac, it was released on 10 May 2018 by Polydor Records, as the second single from the band's second studio album, Palo Santo (2018).
Remind Me to Forget: song recorded by Norwegian record producer Kygo, featuring guest vocals from American singer Miguel - as the third single from Kygo's second studio album, Kids in Love (2017).
Alone: song recorded by American singer and songwriter Halsey. It was released on March 15, 2018 along with a new version featuring American rapper Big Sean and British rapper Stefflon Don, as the third and final single from her second studio album, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.
Pray: song by English singer and songwriter Sam Smith from Smith's second studio album, The Thrill of It All (2017). A new version of the song featuring American rapper Logic was released as the third single from The Thrill of It All on 29 March 2018.
Start Again: song by American band OneRepublic with rap lyrics by Logic.
The Champion: song recorded by American country music singer Carrie Underwood, featuring rapper Ludacris. The song was released on January 12, 2018, and was recorded to serve as an opening theme for NBC's television broadcast of Super Bowl LII.
Colors: song by American singer and songwriter Jason Derulo. It is the Coca-Cola promotional anthem for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The song was released on March 9, 2018.
The list is pretty hard to exhaust, feel free to comment any track left out. Like we say in music, the show must go on.
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