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2017
The song was inspired by the fun, upbeat style of 1980s and 1990s R&B and hip-hop.
View background statusDevotion and commitment in a relationship.
View background statusAll Falls Down
Alan Walker featuring Noah Cyrus and Digital Farm AnimalsReported release: 2017Date needs verification
The aftermath of a failed relationship.
View background statusThe song explores the lowest points in life and relationships.
View background statusThe struggle with loneliness and the search for connection.
View background statusThe desire to escape with a loved one.
View background statusPuth's experience with a manipulative ex-partner.
View background statusBad and Boujee
Migos featuring Lil Uzi VertReported release: 2016Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The group's rise from humble beginnings to a lavish lifestyle.
View background statusThe difficulty of hiding feelings for someone.
View background status21 Savage's financial success and lifestyle.
View background statusThe push and pull of a tumultuous relationship.
View background statusLead singer Dan Reynolds' struggle with ankylosing spondylitis and the band's journey to success.
View background statusBlack Beatles
Rae Sremmurd featuring Gucci ManeReported release: 2016Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song was inspired by the idea of being modern-day rock stars, drawing parallels to The Beatles' fame.
View background statusCardi B's rise from stripper to rap star.
View background statusSexual innuendo and empowerment.
View background statusDrake, born Aubrey Drake Graham in Toronto, worked as an actor on Degrassi: The Next Generation before his recording breakthrough. Best I Ever Had helped establish his rap career, followed by the debut studio album...
View background statusBig Sean built his rap career around a strong connection to Detroit, where he was raised. His early Finally Famous mixtape work preceded albums including Finally Famous, Hall of Fame, Dark Sky Paradise and I Decided....
View background statusThe song's playful nature was inspired by the artists' desire to create a fun, feel-good track.
View background statusThe joy of dance and Latin rhythms.
View background statusSheeran's teenage years growing up in Framlingham, Suffolk.
View background statusSocial and political commentary on modern life.
View background statusThe push and pull of a passionate relationship.
View background statusCloser
The Chainsmokers featuring HalseyReported release: 2016Date needs verification | Recent carryover
The song was inspired by a real-life experience of one of the Chainsmokers' members, reflecting on a past relationship.
View background statusMaroon 5 emerged in Los Angeles after members of Kara's Flowers regrouped with guitarist James Valentine. Songs About Jane combined rock guitars, keyboard-led grooves and R&B phrasing around Adam Levine's high lead...
View background statusCongratulations
Post Malone featuring QuavoReported release: 2016Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Celebrating success and proving doubters wrong.
View background statusThe joy and passion of falling in love.
View background statusFinding strength and healing through music and dancing.
View background statusDespacito
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin BieberReported release: 2017Date needs verification
Fonsi woke up with the melody in his head and wanted to create a fun summer song.
View background statusLamar's heritage and the experiences of African Americans.
View background statusBlackbear is the singer, songwriter and producer Matthew Tyler Musto. He began in the band Polaroid before developing solo music that combines pop, emo, R&B and hip-hop. Songwriting for other performers, including...
View background statusThe song explores the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship.
View background statusMarian Hill is the duo of vocalist Samantha Gongol and producer Jeremy Lloyd, who met while growing up in Havertown, Pennsylvania. The project combines sparse electronic rhythms with a prominent lead voice and...
View background statusA flirtatious encounter and attraction.
View background statusA Boogie wit da Hoodie developed his recording career around the Bronx and Highbridge the Label. His catalog includes Artist and The Bigger Artist, followed by Hoodie SZN and its song Look Back at It. Artist 2.0...
View background statusThe intensity of a passionate relationship.
View background statusThe desire for a lasting, serious relationship.
View background statusSexual empowerment and confidence.
View background statusEveryday We Lit pairs YFN Lucci with PnB Rock over June James' production. The single appeared in December 2016 and was promoted alongside Lucci's Long Live Nut EP in 2017. Its Miami-shot video presents the...
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Todrick Hall featuring Mitch Grassi and Scott HoyingReported release: 2017Date needs verification
LGBTQ+ empowerment and self-expression.
View background statusDealing with inauthentic relationships in the music industry.
View background statusFeels
Calvin Harris featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big SeanReported release: 2017Date needs verification
Creating a fun, summery collaboration with multiple artists.
View background statusCelebrating success and good times.
View background statusA controversial take on infidelity and open relationships.
View background statusExploring darker themes in relationships.
View background statusSetting boundaries in relationships and the friend zone.
View background statusIrish folk music and culture.
View background statusCelebrating life and personal growth.
View background statusTravis Scott is a Houston rapper and songwriter whose early album catalog developed through Rodeo and Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight. Astroworld followed in 2018, bringing together songs including Stargazing and...
View background statusThe frustration of being attracted to someone while in another relationship.
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