Picture of Artist(s) [if I feel I should put more than one]
Name Of Song
My Top 20 Peak: (if it wasn't then I'll give an estimated peak)
Billboard Hot 100 Peak (if it had one):
Times (subject to change)
Anyways now let's take the time to see the honorable mentions for this year:
- Alan Walker-Sing Me To Sleep
- Selena Gomez-Back To You
- Khalid ft. Normani-Love Lies
- G-Eazy & Halsey-Him & I
- The Chainsmokers ft. Emily Warren-Side Effects
- Ariana Grande-no tears left to cry
- Ariana Grande-God is a woman
- Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa-One Kiss
- Post Malone ft. Ty Dolla $ign-Psycho
- Childish Gambino-This Is America
- Maren Morris-Rich
- Anne-Marie-2002
- I'm The One - Lil Wayne-No Brainer
- Charlie Puth-The Way I Am
- Alan Walker ft. Sophia Somajo-Diamond Heart
- The Greatest Showman Cast-The Greatest Show
- Post Malone-Better Now
- Zedd ft. Maren Morris, Grey-The Middle
- Sabrina Carpenter-Almost Love
- Zedd ft. Elley Duhe-Happy Now
- Niall Horan-Too Much To Ask
- XXXTentacion-SAD!
- Meg & Dia ft. DOTEXE-Monster (DOTEXE Remix)
- Madison Beer-Home With You
- Greatest Showman Cast-Hugh Jackman & Zac Efron-This Is Me
- Clean Bandit, Zara Larsson, Dash Berlin-Symphony (Dash Berlin Remix)
- R3HAB, Sofia Carson-Rumors
- Meghan Trainor-NO EXCUSES
- lovelytheband-broken
- Niall Horan-On The Loose
With those out of the way here are some songs that'll be considered for next year:
- Alec Benjamin-Let Me Down Slowly
- Ava Max-Sweet But Psycho
- Olly Murs ft. Snoop Dogg-Moves
- Stephen Puth-Sexual Vibe
- Alan Walker, Sofia Carson, K-391 ft. CORSAK-Different World
- Alan Walker, Julie Bergan-I Don't Wanna Go
- Alan Walker, K-391, Emilie Hollow-Lily
- Ellie Goulding & Diplo ft. Swae Lee-Close To Me
Without further ado, here are my Top 50 of 2018.
50. Bazzi ft. Camila Cabello-Beautiful
My Top 20 Peak: #6 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: #27
Okay, to start we have Bazzi and Camila with Beautiful. I never thought this would be good since Camila has been releasing some bad songs (I'm talking to you Never Be The Same). However, I really like her voice. Though somehow we another song from Bazzi on here, he is really good too. Also, the production is outstanding here and make their voices sound good.
49. NOTD ft. Bea Miller-I Wanna Know
My Top 20 Peak: #18
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
I may be getting some on this one, however, this was amazing on first listen. Bea's vocals are great and I do like NOTD's production on this piece. However, over time this just got bad and boring which is why it's lower. Also, now that I see it, I'm surprised that it didn't peak on Hot 100.
I may be getting some on this one, however, this was amazing on first listen. Bea's vocals are great and I do like NOTD's production on this piece. However, over time this just got bad and boring which is why it's lower. Also, now that I see it, I'm surprised that it didn't peak on Hot 100.
48. Benny Blanco, Halsey, Khalid-Eastside
My Top 20 Peak: #9 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: #9
Now this song is really great from a breakout artist like Benny Blanco. He has great taste in production and is able to make the vocalists and the song sound good. He shows with his production that Khalid and Halsey don't need all of that autotune. This song was a great first impression from Benny.
47. NF-Let You Down
My Top 20 Peak: #6 (Estimated)
46. XXXTentacion-Moonlight
My Top 20 Peak: #6 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: #12
More disagreement, but this song is good from him. He is an Eminem rip-off, but he does a good job. His vocals are great and the production is good too.
46. XXXTentacion-Moonlight
My Top 20 Peak: #4
Hot 100 Peak: #13
More hate incoming, but I swear this is the only song from him. I like his voice and I can understand it which is hard for the rap world today. The piano chords may be chopped up, but they sound well. Please don't give me all the hate, he's not the worst.
45. Rudimental ft. Macklemore, Jesse Glynne, Dan Caplen-These Days
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
A big collab took a turn for the good. I like all of the vocalists on the track. However, I feel like Jesse Glynne needed more time on the track. Anyways, the production lets all of their voices shine. Also recently, Rudimental and Macklemore have been under the radar so this is a way to come back. Didn't hit Hot 100 peak which is weird.
44. Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso ft. Florida Georgia Line, Watt-Let Me Go
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: #40
Another big collab went right. FGL's and Hailee's voices are great and so is the production. Especially since Alesso has been staying quiet lately with his music. It's nice to him return like this.
43. Imagine Dragons-Natural
My Top 20 Peak: #18
Hot 100 Peak: #13
By far the best song from them this year. The vocals from Dan are great. The star here is the production. It throws the rock and upbeat elements to make it a rock song, in which Imagine Dragons has not been capable of doing lately.
42. Walk The Moon-One Foot
My Top 20 Peak: #6 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: #65
The best from WTM ever. The vocals from Nick are spot-on. The production takes it again, giving it the rock and actual team elements this song needs. It makes his voice shine and shows what he's capable of vocally. Surprised on the Hot 100 peak, should've been higher.
41. Bazzi-Mine
My Top 20 Peak: #5 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: #11
Interesting that this song is above Beautiful. Anyways, I think it's the fact Mine had more time to grow in general due to the release date. On the flip side, I like his vocals here. The production is great here too and makes his voice sound good. A very good impression of a rising artist like him.
40. Juice Wrld-Lucid Dreams
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Non-Estimated Top 20 Peak: #4
Hot 100 Peak: #2
Okay, more hate shall be served, but this is not all that bad. His voice is the only problem, it could be a bit better. The lyrics and production are great and I can UNDERSTAND read that again UNDERSTAND what he is saying I don't get all of this hate he gets.
39. Nine Lashes-Write It Down
My Top 20 Peak: #2 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
I got on this song because a was a HUGE WWE fan (I'm aware it's fake) and heard on a pay-per-view and was like this is good. Now I look at it and realize this was made in 2012. To be honest it's on here because it's the first time I've listened to it so it can indeed be on here.
38. TIN-Ticking
My Top 20 Peak: #4 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This song is just purely EDM. I heard towards like August in 2018 so it still relatively new. The production is great and the beat drop is unique. However, if you go listen to it, you might be annoyed with the sounds after some listens.
37. Noah Kahan ft. Julia Michaels-Hurt Somebody
My Top 20 Peak: #7 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This song is just great. Noah sounds good with his voice and Julia gives us a good feature. Though she may be a feature this is her best song ever. Their soft voices in harmony are just awesome and the production throws it all together. Great song.
36. Lele Pons-Celoso
My Top 20 Peak: #3 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
Okay so here we have the "funniest" comedian on Earth make a song. This song is very catchy and you can't deny that. The production gives Latin vibes that make you want to dance. Her vocals are good for the most part. Oh, by the way, its the only Spanish song on here.
35. Alex Aiono-Big Mistake
My Top 20 Peak: #2
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This is true talent. This man can sing. His vocals are amazing. The production is great, all those elements mashed up into one its perfection. His lyrics have meaning and can also tell a story.
34. Shawn Mendes X Zedd-Lost In Japan (Remix)
My Top 20 Peak: #4
Hot 100 Peak: #48
I prefer this over the original one. This is production. It makes the song feel alive. Shawn like always is good on the vocals. The lyrics are good too and tell his story. The production takes it and the ticking...the ticking is generic, but good as always and also good as an element though anyone can do that.
33. Panic! At The Disco-The Greatest Show
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week)
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This song, well the whole album is better than the original, but let's stay on topic here. Brendon's is amazing here. He shows more of his lower-toned voice but is able to ace it. The production is better than the original and keeps the song alive and you can hear it easier. Also, from that start you know it's gonna be good.
32. Marshmello ft. Anne-Marie-FRIENDS
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: #11
Ah, so here we the mainiest mainstream in the wild EDM industry, White Lego He- I mean Marshmello. This song was a bop, but I can see how it gets annoying. Don't get me wrong the production is generic but good enough for me. Anne-Marie does good on the track so I can deal with that.
31. Bebe Rexha-I'm A Mess
My Top 20 Peak: #2 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: #35
This song was a bop too. Her vocals could need some work, however, they're tolerable. The production is great and I like the lyrics and understand the meaning behind this song. This is one good song, and again like Lucid Dreams, I don't get all the hate on this song.
30. Marshmello ft. BΔSTILLE-Happier
My Top 20 Peak: #14
Hot 100 Peak: #2
We got lego head up here again with BΔSTILLE. We heard from them in a while, so this is a huge comeback. The song again very generic, the drops generic, the lyrics, generic. However, the vocals are great and I'm shocked that Dan and the boys are not done yet. Just when we thought Pompeii was going to be a one-hit-wonder.
29. Fall Out Boy-HOLD ME TIGHT OR DON'T
My Top 20 Peak: #3 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This song is a good song from them for some time. The vocals are great and the production pulls it all together. The rock elements make a mainstream band sound really good. Best song from M A N I A.
28. Niall Horan-Slow Hands
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week)
Hot 100 Peak: #11
This song is the best song, better than every One Direction song, Niall is also the best after their split. Screw ZAYN and PILLOWTALK both are stupid. Anyways, Niall is good on the track with his outstanding vocals. The production is very well done and I'm down for this song any time.
27. Alan Walker-Spectre
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (2 weeks) [Estimated]
Non-Estimated Top 20 Peak: #2
Non-Estimated Top 20 Peak: #2
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
Pure EDM. Not generic. The well-done build-up to beat drops. Energetic all the way through. Alan and his amazing production I swear.
My Top 20 Peak: #2 (Estimated)
26. Panic! At The Disco-High Hopes
My Top 20 Peak: #3
Hot 100 Peak: #4
This has been a pretty good year for P!ATD in my terms. This song is especially good and is very upbeat. The vocals are again very good from Brendon. The production is outstanding. I hope P!ATD can serve some more good music like this.
25. Leon Chang-green tea forest
My Top 20 Peak: #3 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This song is a very unique piece. The opening starts off giving off those nature vibes. However, what's makes this song good is how smooth the transitions are. Also, the beat drops have a great build-up and the production from Leon is great even without everything and the ending with that same smooth transition makes it perfect.
24. Selena Gomez X Marshmello-Wolves
My Top 20 Peak: #2 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: #20
This was hard to choose against the next one, but we'll get into that later. Anyways, the song's production is generic but good. I like the vocals from Selena as she shines in rather good and generic production. The lyrics are pretty good too.
23. Dua Lipa-New Rules
My Top 20 Peak: #2 (Estimated)
Hot 10 Peak: #6
This was tough, the only thing that gave this a one-up was the generic production from Wolves. Anyways, Dua's voice is awesome and the production is nice too. This is by far her best song in 2018 and probably forever.
22. Louis Tomilson ft. Bebe Rexha, Digital Farm Animals-Back To You
My Top 20 Peak: #3
Hot 100 Peak: #40
This song is well done. I really like Digital's production. The lyrics from both Louis and Bebe are great. They also sound very good together. They need more collaborations like this. Also, I'm just saying Louis deserves more than just this.
21. Ed Sheeran-Eraser
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: #90
This song is great. Ed uses a faster tempo song using some faster form of poetry giving off the effect that he is rapping. I which he is. He is able to pronounce every word right and not mumble. Also, that production fits well with the tempo and with his voice.
*WE ARE IN TOP 20 TERRITORY LADIES AND GENTLEMEN*
20. Charlie Puth ft. Kehlani-Done For Me
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Non-Estimated Top 20 Peak: #9
Hot 100 Peak: #53
This is a great collab from Charlie here. Both of their voices shine and the lyrics are awesome. The transitions into their verses are perfect. Also, that production is outstanding so yeah overall, this song is a masterpiece. Also, this should've had a higher peak on Hot 100.
19. Godsmack-When Legends Rise
Okay so before we start when I was ranking my songs on Spotify, I accidentally deleted a song. Now, I just remember it. So please we shall count Spectre by Alan Walker as #18 also with this song (Just realized it's actually on here so I'm leaving this to remind me of the dumbass I am). Anyways, the vocals are great here, and to be honest, they sound the same so I can't tell who was who. Also, Alan's production great as always.
So, in conclusion, this year wasn't the best, but it surely wasn't the worst. I want to see more from all of these artists (besides Avicii, RIP, you will be missed) because I hope I'll enjoy all of the songs they make in the future. Later, I will put in the full list of My Top 50 of 2018. Just as a recap of my favorite songs in 2018.
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
Okay, between this one and before, it was hard to decide. The only reason this made it higher is the tempo and the chorus, they're just faster, but Done For Me is good anyways. So, the vocals are great, the lyrics are understandable and tell the theme of their album When Legends Rise. The chorus is great and their drops are outstanding. Well done, well done.
18. Alan Walker ft. Au/Ra, Tomine Harket-Darkside
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week)
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
17. Avicii ft. Vargas & Lagola-Friend Of Mine
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (2 weeks) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This song is nice and emotional at the same time. The vocals from both are amazing. I have no words and Avicii's amazing production brings tears of joy to my eyes that even the pieces that he made when was just tired and done with everything were still good and will always be a part of his legacy.
16. Niall Horan ft. TRU Concept-Too Much To Ask (TRU Concept Remix)
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week)
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This a great remix of a great song. The vocals from Niall fit perfectly even though the guys had to make it fit. I consider the song more upbeat and more of an EDM vibe than the original which somehow is considered under those guidelines.
15. Ed Sheeran-Galway Girl
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: #53
Another good song. This talks about his girlfriend I'm pretty sure and how they met. Anyways, the vocals are great and the production gives off positive and cultural vibe in your mostly from the northern-European descent.
14. Drake-Nice For What
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Non-Estimated Top 20 Peak: #11
Hot 100 Peak: #1 (9 weeks)
By far the best song from this man. I like Drake's vocals and all, but the production pulls it all together. Especially the choir it's pretty wholesome.
13. Jason Derulo X David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, Willy William-Goodbye
My Top 20 Peak: #9
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
Yes, this is weird. I look at it and I'm like weird, but whatever. Anyways, the song has many elements in here. From Latin to pop to rap to EDM. All these elements make a good song. Everyone here did a good job.
12. Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B-Finesse (Remix)
My Top 20 Peak: #2 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: #3
A good remix of a song. Bruno's vocals are great. However, the production in the start automatically makes you know this 'bout to be some upbeat song. Especially with Cardi's opening verse, this is very wholesome.
11. Shawn Mendes-There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (2 weeks) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: #6
This song is one of the best from Shawn here. His vocals are really great here and his voice shines like they do in most songs. Anyways, the production is really good and I hope that Shawn can come out with another good song like this.
Okay, now we are in Top 10 my all-time favorite songs of the year!
10. Charlie Puth-How Long
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Non-Estimated Top 20 Peak: #15
Hot 100 Peak: #21
This is by far the best song Charlie has done. His voice sounds awesome in this song. The production gives it that upbeat production. The lyrics are great and his voice again shines with this awesome production.
9. Panic! At The Disco-Say Amen (Saturday Night)
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (3 weeks) [Estimated]
Non-Estimated Top 20 Peak: #11
Hot 100 Peak: #60
This is another great song from P!ATD. There are only a few reasons this is way higher than High Hopes. First of all, it wasn't overplayed so much on the radio. Also, I like the product better in this one than in High Hopes. Finally, Brendon shows how vocally ranged he is for like the ten million times now, which I'm totally fine with. Anyways, overall it is very upbeat and fun to listen to.
8. Avicii ft. Sandro Cavassa-Without You
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This is the best song from Avicii (01). The vocals from Sandro makes him sound good with the excellent production. His vocals don't sound weird like Vargas's and Lagola's. The production is nice throughout the whole song and the ending is very smooth. Really great song from Avicii.
7. Clean Bandit ft. Demi Lovato-Solo
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (2 weeks) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: #58
This song is one of the best from Clean Bandit. The production is awesome and sounds great with Demi's vocals. Even she has been under the radar and still even now so I hope she is well and healthy. Anyways, a great song from both.
6. Lin-Manuel Miranda ft. Artists For Puerto Rico-Almost Like Praying
My Top 20 Peak: #2 (Estimated)
Hot 100 Peak: #20
This song is just awesome. It's very catchy and the production gives off those tropical vibes. Though it's a mixture of rap and Latin pop, you easily know what they're singing. If you know Spanish, I mean I don't, but I saw a youtube video and they're singing about all the towns in Puerto Rico. Anyways, this song is great across the board.
5. George Ezra-Shotgun
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (2 weeks)
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
Okay, so people may be getting tired of this song. However, we can all agree this song was great when we first heard it. I like the deep vocals from George and the production fits with his voice. Sadly, it seems like Budapest will be his one-hit-wonder.
4. Alan Walker-Alone
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (3 weeks [1 more week estimated; 2 actual recorded])
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This was the song that got me into Walker and his music. I really like the vocals from Noonie Bao. It fits well with Alan's very unique production. Though there may not be a lot of build-ups to beat drops, the beat drops are still good too.
3. Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug-Havana
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (1 week) [Estimated]
Hot 100 Peak: #1 (1 week)
This is by far the best from both. Camila's voice shines with the awesome production. To be honest, Young Thug doesn't sound bad, but his verse is very random, but I still enjoy it. The production keeps the song upbeat and the trumpets at the end of the songs are nice.
2. Cardi B ft. Bad Bunny, J Balvin-I Like It
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (4 weeks) [Estimated]
Non-Estimated Top 20 Peak: #6
Hot 100 Peak: #1 (1 week)
Best song from all artists. All of their voices sound great. The production is really good especially with the start from Pete Rodriguez's "I Like It Like That" from a couple decades ago. This is a really excellent cover of a great song.
1. Alan Walker, Noah Cyrus, Digital Farm Animals ft. Juliander-All Falls Down
My Top 20 Peak: #1 (8 weeks [5 weeks are estimated, the other 3 are actually recorded])
Hot 100 Peak: NONE
This is one of the best songs I've ever heard. The vocals from Noah surprise me. Juliander's vocals surprise even since I never heard of him. The production from both DFA and Walker are great and make their vocals shine. Alan needs more attention and recognition because he is way better than the Lego Head (Marshmello). He is good even to the point he got remixes from him and others like Dash Berlin if I'm correct. Congratulations Alan, this is one of the best pieces of music ever.
So, in conclusion, this year wasn't the best, but it surely wasn't the worst. I want to see more from all of these artists (besides Avicii, RIP, you will be missed) because I hope I'll enjoy all of the songs they make in the future. Later, I will put in the full list of My Top 50 of 2018. Just as a recap of my favorite songs in 2018.
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