Grande was inspired by a shopping trip with her friends where she bought seven engagement rings for them.
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2019
21 Savage developed his rap career in Atlanta, releasing early solo mixtapes before working with producer Metro Boomin on Savage Mode. Issa Album followed as his first solo album in 2017. The next year's i am > i was...
View background statusCity Girls is the Miami rap partnership of Yung Miami and JT. Early recordings drew the attention of Quality Control Music, which released the mixtape Period in 2018. Girl Code followed that year with songs including...
View background statusStyles wanted to create a love song that conveyed pure adoration and devotion.
View background statusThe song serves as a commentary on climate change and environmental issues.
View background statusThe duo wrote about the desire to spend quality time with a romantic partner away from the world.
View background statusThe track metaphorically compares love to an arcade game, exploring themes of loss and longing.
View background statusThe song metaphorically explores the rapper's struggles with mental health and finding his place in the world.
View background statusLil Baby developed within Atlanta rap, building an audience through mixtapes and the jointly credited Drip Harder project with Gunna. My Turn, released in 2020, brought that work into a larger album setting built...
View background statusEilish and her brother Finneas wanted to create a playful, tongue-in-cheek song about being the "bad guy" in a relationship.
View background statusLead singer Dan Reynolds wrote about his struggle with depression and the difficulty of being honest about mental health.
View background statusThe track is a celebration of success and financial prosperity.
View background statusDean Lewis is an Australian singer and songwriter associated with adult alternative pop. Be Alright introduced his music to an international audience and appeared on his debut album A Place We Knew. The follow-up The...
View background statusBeautiful
Bazzi featuring Camila CabelloReported release: 2018Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #95Appreciation for a partner's beauty
View background statusCombs wrote the song about his now-wife, celebrating her quirks and personality.
View background statusSheeran wanted to write a song about staying true to oneself in the face of fame and societal pressures.
View background statusLuke Combs came from North Carolina to Nashville in 2014 and built an audience as a country singer through records such as Hurricane. His debut album, This One's for You, appeared in 2017. Songwriting about...
View background statusKhalid is the singer Khalid Robinson, whose early recordings developed through online sharing while he was living in El Paso. Location introduced his blend of contemporary R&B and pop in 2016. The debut album...
View background statusBetter Now
Post MaloneReported release: 2018Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #32The song deals with the aftermath of a breakup and the lingering feelings that remain.
View background statusThe song is influenced by 1980s synth-pop and explores themes of loneliness and longing.
View background statusBoyfriend
Ariana Grande and Social HouseReported release: 2019Date needs verification
Source year-end #98The song explores the complexities of casual relationships and fear of commitment.
View background statusBreak Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored
Ariana GrandeReported release: 2019Date needs verification
Source year-end #36Grande wanted to create a provocative song that would generate buzz and discussion.
View background statusGrande's struggles with anxiety
View background statusEilish wrote the song from the perspective of the monster under her bed, exploring themes of self-doubt and inner demons.
View background statusThe collaboration aims to blend The Chainsmokers' EDM style with Bebe Rexha's pop sensibilities.
View background statusThe song celebrates Puerto Rican culture and the laid-back island lifestyle.
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Megan Thee Stallion featuring DaBabyRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #90DaBaby is the performing name of Jonathan Kirk, a rapper associated with Charlotte, North Carolina. He developed his recording career through a run of mixtapes before signing with Interscope. Baby on Baby arrived in...
View background statusMalone explores the cyclical nature of toxic relationships in this introspective track.
View background statusLil Baby developed within Atlanta rap, building an audience through mixtapes and the jointly credited Drip Harder project with Gunna. My Turn, released in 2020, brought that work into a larger album setting built...
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Ellie Goulding and Diplo featuring Swae LeeRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #58Close to Me combines Ellie Goulding and Swae Lee's vocals with Diplo's electronic production. The recording also credits Peter Svensson on guitar and Ilya Salmanzadeh across instruments, programming and vocal...
Read background and sourcesThe song addresses the couple's high-profile relationship and their rise to fame.
View background statusThe song is a reimagining of Snow's 1992 hit "Informer" with a reggaeton twist.
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Daddy Yankee and Katy Perry featuring SnowRelease year not establishedDate review open
Source year-end #65Katy Perry's Capitol recordings move between pop-rock, large dance-pop choruses and electronic production. One of the Boys established that major-label repertoire in 2008, followed by the concentrated hooks of...
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Ed Sheeran featuring Chance the Rapper & PnB RockReported release: 2019Date needs verification
The song is about protecting and standing up for loved ones.
View background statusThe song describes the intensity of a summer romance.
View background statusThe song was inspired by Tones and I's experiences as a street performer in Byron Bay, Australia.
View background statusDancing with a Stranger
Sam Smith and NormaniReported release: 2019Date needs verification
Source year-end #14The song was inspired by the feeling of loneliness after a breakup and the desire to move on.
View background statusThe collaboration explores themes of betrayal and heartbreak in relationships.
View background statusMabel wanted to create an empowering breakup song about moving on and self-respect.
View background statusLipa wrote about moving on from a past relationship and embracing personal growth.
View background statusDrip Too Hard
Lil Baby and GunnaReported release: 2018Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #26The collaboration showcases the artists' chemistry and their rise in the rap scene.
View background statusLil Dicky created this star-studded collaboration to raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues.
View background statusThe song deals with the difficulty of leaving a dysfunctional relationship despite knowing it's the right thing to do.
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Benny Blanco, Halsey and KhalidReported release: 2018Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #17The song was inspired by young love and the desire to escape one's hometown.
View background statusCalboy is the Chicago rapper Calvin Woods, whose approach emphasizes melody and layered vocal harmonies. Alongside an early interest in visual art, he absorbed music ranging from Michael Jackson and 2Pac to pop-punk,...
View background statusChase Rice developed a career as both a country singer and a songwriter, with writing work on Cruise and recordings such as Eyes on You and Drinkin' Beer. Talkin' God. Amen. His background connects Florida, where he...
View background statusDaniel wrote about the fear of falling in love and the vulnerability that comes with it.
View background statusGirls Like You
Maroon 5 featuring Cardi BRelease: 2018Source checked | Recent carryover
Source year-end #22The song celebrates strong women and features cameos from various female celebrities in the music video.
View background statusBlake Shelton grew up in Ada, Oklahoma, where he developed his singing and guitar playing and performed at the local McSwain Theatre. He moved to Nashville at seventeen to pursue country music. His first Grand Ole...
View background statusGoing Bad
Meek Mill featuring DrakeReported release: 2018Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #18The collaboration marked the end of the feud between Meek Mill and Drake, celebrating their success.
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