![]() Their 2013 debut single, “Miss Movin’ On,” possesses echoes of 2000s emo-rock, although the group became known for wielding a sleek style indebted to neon-hued ’80s electro and ’90s hip-hop. However, while One Direction gleefully embraced the classic boy-band handbook, the members of Fifth Harmony-Ally Brooke, Camila Cabello, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, and Lauren Jauregui-put a decidedly modern spin on traditional girl-group tropes. Both groups initially had five members, were formed on the reality show The X Factor, and finished third in their respective seasons. The harmonies on their lovelorn bubblegum pop song “Cupid” are sweet like candy, ripe for rolling the windows down and scream-singing along.It’s easy to see the similarities between 2010s teen-pop powerhouses Fifth Harmony and One Direction. Past champion: “If Your Girl Only Knew” by Aaliyah (1996)Īpologies to all fans of the indie-adjacent pop group Boygenius (Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker), but the sad girl song of the summer comes courtesy the K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty. ![]() Rapper Toosii’s “Favorite Song” is for those hoping to have a romantic summer spent inside with a loved one. Past champion: “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga (2011)īangers come and go, but ballads live inside the soul. Past champion: “I Swear” by All-4-One (1994)Ī children’s choir, a trap beat, and an inspirational hook make “All My Life” the feel-good track of the summer, a reminder that positive attitude is a potent medicine. Expect to hear it at an oceanside hang and inside your local grocery store in equal measure, but mostly, playing quietly during a backyard make out session. The inescapable Afrobeats track from Nigerian singer Rema and pop star Selena Gomez isn’t slowing down this season. Past champion: “Buy You A Drank (Shawty Snappin')” by T-Pain, Yung Joc (2007) Is there a greater success story than the sierreño hit “Ella Baila Sola” from Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma? Regional Mexican music has entered the American mainstream - horns and all - and this flirty track about a woman dancing on her own is proof. Past champion: “Where My Girls At” by 702 (1999) “I might kill my ex,” she croons, a soft exorcism of her worst impulses. SZA’s genre-ambivalent soulful pop reaches new levels of self-actualization in this revenge fantasy. Past champion: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin, Willy William (2017) Instead, Benito (as he's lovingly dubbed by fans) marries the world of dembow and drill, still sung in Spanish - perfect for a late-night party or the early morning at the beach that follows. With a title like “WHERE SHE GOES,” it might seem like the Puerto Rican reggaetonero Bad Bunny was preparing to release a crossover hit recorded in English. Past champion: “Red" by Taylor Swift (2013) just like Taylor Swift, as her Eras Tour continues. In a phrase: Karma is my boyfriend, Karma is a god, “Karma” is everywhere this season. Past champion: “Fast Car” by Jonas Blue, Dakota (2015) - or really any another cover of “Fast Car,” past and present Perfect for driving in your car, speed so fast. The country star takes the Tracy Chapman classic and turns it into a North Carolina campfire tune. Past champion: “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye, Kimbra (2011) The reign of Morgan Wallen continues into the summer, with his country pop-rock breakup record “Last Night” dominating terrestrial radio - and, likely, the headphones of the person next to you. Past champion: “Work From Home” by Fifth Harmony (2016) Like a summer fling, Kylie Minogue’s disco heartbeat “Padam Padam” is crush-worthy pop music for those who like their songs to burn bright, fast, and hard. ![]() Past champion: “Next Girl” by Carly Pearce (2020) For Cyrus, its a song about life after divorce, but for her fans, it is a celebration in finding partnership within yourself. Those waiting for a Texas-sized country anthem from Miley Cyrus will continue to do just that, but in the meantime: “Flowers” is an ’80s synth-rock for those brokenhearted - and getting over it. Past champion: “Birthday Suit” by Cosmo Sheldrake (2019) What do you get when you take a confrontational evangelical sermon on “slut-shaming” given by a woman who calls herself Sister Candy on college campuses, remix it and give it a trap beat? A hit, thanks to comedian/rapper Angel Laketa Moore and artists Carl Dixon and Steve Terrell. Past champion: So nice, it must be mentioned twice - “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo (2021) Pink stunned when fan throws mother's alleged ashes on stage
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