Kitty - Second Life
Leading off the official top fifty countdown is rapper-turned-singer Kitty with 'Second Life,' a standout track from her ethereal EP 'Frostbite. Kitty definitely suits the cute-sy dance sound she has going on more than the 'cloud-rap' sound she was previously trying with. She is definitely a 2015 artist to watch!
#50
Leighton Meester - Heartstrings
Leighton Meester, best known for playing the role of Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl, really surprised me with this song. Her singles circa-2009 were, to put it bluntly, terrible. They were perfect examples of the try-hard dance-pop sound that was prevalent that year. However, this song is the complete opposite. It is a unique and meaningful bop; It shows that songs can still be catchy without having tons of unnecessary production. We will be seeing more of Leighton on this list for sure.
#49
SZA - Babylon (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
I have wanted so badly to like SZA, but all of her work is pretty underwhelming and same-sy. 'Babylon' is one of the songs that stood out to me from her discography, probably because it is unlike anything else in it. Hopefully she can deliver with more amazing songs like this in 2015! Jhené should teach her a thing or two while they are on tour together.
#48
Phantogram - Black Out Days
This is yet another song by an act that I really wanted to get into. Maybe their album is going to take some time to hit me, but as of now, there are only two or three songs that really popped out. 'Black Out Days' is perfection though. I think what really makes this song for me is the chorus; it was stuck in my head for days upon hearing it for a first time. I'd recommend their album as well even though it wasn't for me because tons of people I know have loved it.
#47
Elliphant - One More (feat. MØ)
Elliphant is one of the best new (yes, her debut album came out last year but idc) artists of 2014. Not only does she release A+ music, but she is also an incredibly sweet person! One More shows one of the many sides of Elliphant, and it happens to be one of the best. It's laid back and relaxing, two things that a lot of music in 2014 was lacking. Plus, it's one of my dream collaborations! MØ is another one of my favorite breakthrough acts. Expect to see more from both of them on this list.