250. Bonbon - Era Istrefi
This originally non-English song was a viral hit of 2016. With an infectious, danceclub ready beat this was a for sure stand-out in 2016 and one of my favorite songs to dance to.
249. Free - Broods
This song I originally was not a fan of initially. But after a few listens I become a huge fan of it's great bass, it's fun catchy chorus and the total epicness. I think the cinematic sound of this song is really what makes it.
248. Everybody (feat. Azealia Banks) - Elliphant
While not the best track of Elliphant's it is for sure a standout in her career. This almost-ska feel to the song really has it take control of a sound we haven't heard much in 2016, but has been tried to be done a lot in 2016. Elliphant's lyrics while quirky and weird at some moments in the song it still works well and the assisted feature from Azealia Banks goes perfectly.
247. Try Everything - Shakira
This song for Shakira's Zootopia was a smash-hit in 2016. The song is very uplifting, happy and empowering. The lyrics really shine and make for a happy-anthem in a year of such dark music. Shakira's vocals shine on this track and I really couldn't imagine anyone else on it.
246. Wild Target (feat. Liz) - Henrik The Artist
This EDM track while generic in some spots it is a stand-out EDM track from 2016. The fun energy in the song shines thru Liz's bubbly vocals and lyrics. With a rave-ready drop it proves to be Henrik's best song of his career.
245. Last Dance - Dua Lipa
This song easily showcases Lipa's vocals the best out of her discography so far. This song really has a spiritual vibe to it that makes it easy to connect to. With psychedelic production, loud chanting and a magical tribal-like direction to the song it makes itself an indie-pop hit in 2016.
244. Weekend (feat. Icona Pop) - Louis The Child
This party-anthem lead by one of 2016's biggest EDM artists was one of the biggest celebration hits of the year. Icona Pop brings their cheerleader like chants along with a fun festival-ready drop.
243. How Many ****s? - Erika Jayne
This 'troll' song is actually very infectious and almost addicting. While one of the most outrageous and silly releases of 2016, I couldn't help finding myself listening to it on repeat. As crazy as this song may be you can not help but chant along to it.
242. Face To Face - Little Boots
This disco-inspired track by Little Boots has a euphorial feeling to it. While being a b-side from her 2015 release Working Girl she does not disappoint with this track giving us a great gay club anthem.
241. Monopoly (feat. Noonie Bao) - Easyfun
This new addition to the PC Music catalog is one of the best to come. As featured on PC Music Vol 2, it standsout easily as Bao's vocals work perfectly with the avant garde production that comes along with it.