TOP SONGS OF THE YEAR
THE TOP 10
10. Delilah- Florence + The Machine- Peak: 3
An amazing song. The song never quite reached the top spot but performed better than most #1s. The song is still going so I can definitely see the song in the top 100 next year. Florence is one of two artist with 2 songs in the top 10, therefore she still has one more song in the top 10.
2014: Summer- Calvin Harris
2013: Radioactive- Imagine Dragons
2012: We Are Young- Fun.
2011: Set Fire To The Rain- Adele
2010: DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love- Usher feat. Pitbull
9. Ghost Town- Adam Lambert- Peak: 2
This song is one of the fighters of the year. The song peaked at #2 for 3 weeks after peaking at #5 and dropping off the chart. The song kept creeping into the lower half of the top 10 and was one of the longest-running songs on my chart this past year. The song is amazing and I love how Lambert embraced his true pop side and brought us an amazing album this past year.
2014: Mind Over Matter- Young The Giant
2013: Royals- Lorde
2012: Stronger- Kelly Clarkson
2011: Give Me Everything- Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo
2010: Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) (Remix)- Alicia Keys feat. Drake
8. Bitch Better Have My Money- Rihanna- Peak: 1 [x3 weeks]
The only song to debut at #1 this past year in an era of my chart where it has become increasingly harder for a song to do so. The song is amazing and its music video is good too. The song returned to #1 for an extra two weeks after dropping from the chart. This is Rihanna's last song in the chart and her first Top 10 since scoring the #1 in 2012.
2014: Odio- Romeo Santos feat. Drake
2013: Gorilla- Bruno Mars
2012: Sweet Nothing- Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch
2011: We Found Love- Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
2010: Edge Of Desire- John Mayer
7. Talking Body- Tove Lo- Peak: 4
An amazing song. The song peaked at #4 and spent most of last year in the lower half of the Top 10 and Top 15, giving it enough points to outlast most songs that peaked at #1. Amazing song!
2014: Problem- Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea
2013: Wasting All These Tears- Cassadee Pope
2012: If I Ever Get Around To Living- John Mayer
2011: Last Friday Night (TGIF)- Katy Perry
2010: Back To December- Taylor Swift
6. Tompkins Square Park- Mumford & Sons- Peak: 1 [x5 weeks]
Amazing song. The song was one of 5 songs to spend at least 5 weeks on top this past year. The song because Mumford & Sons' only #1 of 2015, however, another song by them performed slightly better even if it didn't quite reach the top. The song is an amazing start to the album and a great song by the group. I cannot understand how people didn't love their album because it was truly amazing.
2014: Chandelier- Sia
2013: Just Give Me A Reason- P!nk feat. Nate Ruess
2012: Your Body- Christina Aguilera
2011: Marry The Night- Lady Gaga
2010: Telephone- Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé
THE TOP 5
5. Believe- Mumford & Sons- Peak: 2
Like I said earlier, Mumford did have a better performing song this year. This song spent 3 weeks at #2 behind 3 different songs, ouch! However, the song outperformed 2 of those songs to land at #5 this year. The song is amazing and I still play it a lot and not tired of it. Just perfect! The song is their last song in the top 10 after having an amazing 2015.
2014: G.U.Y.- Lady Gaga
2013: Do What U Want- Lady Gaga feat. R. Kelly
2012: Blue Jeans- Lana Del Rey
2011: It Will Rain- Bruno Mars
2010: Fire Bomb- Rihanna
4. Bloodstream- Ed Sheeran- Peak: 1 [x3 weeks]
Oh Ed! This song was one of my most played songs last year. Whether it was the original version, or the one with Rudimental, the song was always on in my car. The song spent most of the first half of the year in the top 5, often switching places at #1 with the song that landed at #2 this year (see below). Amazing and his highest ranking song ever.
2014: Love Me Harder- Ariana Grande feat. The Weeknd
2013: Stay- Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko
2012: Somebody That I Used To Know- Gotye feat. Kimbra
2011: E.T.(Remix)- Katy Perry feat. Kanye West
2010: Egoista- Belinda feat. Pitbull
3. The Hills- The Weeknd- Peak: 1 [x7 weeks]
The Weeknd outdid himself from last year by peaking higher than #4 with this song. The song, still in the top 10, was the longest-running #1 from 2015 with 7 consecutive weeks on top. The song is amazing and probably my favorite song from him. This year was his year and no one can argue that. Here it is to another amazing year this year.
2014: Dark Horse- Katy Perry feat. Juicy J
2013: We Can't Stop- Miley Cyrus
2012: Set Fire To The Rain- Adele
2011: Born This Way- Lady Gaga
2010: Alejandro- Lady Gaga
2. Style- Taylor Swift- Peak: 1 [x5 weeks]
Oh Taylor! This song was one of my most played this year. The song was the #1 song up until another one came along and took the top spot from her, one she held most of the year. The song is my favorite song from 1989 and I'm happy it made it this far. The song is also the highest-ranking song and best performing song by her on my chart, out of now 18 #1s, the 3rd most of all artists. The #2 spot often goes to amazing songs that unfortunately misses the top spot and is often remembered more than the #1, probably not the case this year tho.
2014: Bailando- Enrique Iglesias feat. Descemer Bueno & Gente De Zona
2013: Mirrors- Justin Timberlake
2012: Marry The Night- Lady Gaga
2011: The Harold Song- Ke$ha
2010: Assassin- John Mayer
1. What Kind Of Man- Florence + The Machine- Peak: 1 [x5 weeks]
The top spot always goes to a song that shines throughout the year and this is that song. The song debuted at #10 back in March and stayed in the top 10 all the way through October. This song is Florence's 2nd song to make it to the Best of Top 10 after being at #8 in 2012 with Calvin Harris on "Sweet Nothing." The video is also amazing, aiding the song's stay on top and in the top 5 and top 10 this year. Out of the previous 5 #1s, this is probably my favorite or 2nd favorite #1 ever.
2014 #1: West Coast- Lana Del Rey
2013 #1: Counting Stars- OneRepublic
2012 #1: Where Have You Been- Rihanna
2011 #1: The Edge Of Glory- Lady Gaga
2010 #1: Space Bound- Eminem
TOP ALBUMS OF THE YEAR- TOP 10!
10. Honeymoon- Lana Del Rey
Amazing album and very underrated. Lana somehow went back to do what she loves and came out with an amazing album. I still haven't gotten into the album as much as I should've.
2014: I Love You- The Neighbourhood
2013: The Great Gatsby: Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film- Various Artists
2012: Born This Way- Lady Gaga
2011: F.A.M.E.- Chris Brown
2010: The Element of Freedom- Alicia Keys
Key Tracks:
- High By The Beach
- Honeymoon
- Music To Watch Boys To
- Freak
- Art Deco
9. To Pimp A Butterfly- Kendrick Lamar
Another amazing album by Kendrick. I really hope he wins the album of the year award.
2014: Heartthrob- Tegan & Sara
2013: Catarsis- Belinda
2012: 21- Adele
2011: Take Care- Drake
2010: Doo-Wops & Hooligans- Bruno Mars
Key Tracks:
- King Kuta
- Alright
- i
- Momma
- Hood Politics
8. Purpose- Justin Bieber
Surprisingly JB delivered with this album. Really amazing, I just wish he wasn't such a horrible person.
2014: My Everything- Ariana Grande
2013: Paradise Valley- John Mayer
2012: Take Care- Drake
2011: Mylo Xyloto- Coldplay
2010: Rated R- Rihanna
Key Tracks:
- Sorry
- Love Yourself
- Purpose
- I'll Show You
- What Do You Mean?
7. Caracal- Disclosure
Another amazing album by the duo. I wish they were more relevant than they are.
2014: Mind Over Matter- Young The Giant
2013: Bangerz- Miley Cyrus
2012: Some Nights- Fun.
2011: 4- Beyonce
2010: Teenage Dream- Katy Perry
Key Tracks:
- Magnets feat. Lorde
- Omen feat. Sam Smith
- Nocturnal feat. The Weeknd
- Jaded
- Bang That
6. 1989- Taylor Swift
This album was the #1 album of 2014 and ended up at #6 this year thanks to how amazing it is. I really hope her next album, which should come out this year, is as good as this one.
2014: Artpop- Lady Gaga
2013: Yeezus- Kanye West
2012: Ceremonials- Florence + The Machine
2011: Speak Now- Taylor Swift
2010: Speak Now- Taylor Swift
Key Tracks:
- All You Had To Do Was Stay
- Style
- Shake It Off
- Out Of The Woods
- Blank Space
5. 25- Adele
Another amazing album by Adele. This album is just as good as 21 and I'm happy she is breaking records with it.
2014: In The Lonely Hour- Sam Smith
2013: Unorthodox Jukebox- Bruno Mars
2012: Stronger- Kelly Clarkson
2011: Talk That Talk- Rihanna
2010: LOUD- Rihanna
Key Tracks:
- Hello
- When We Were Young
- Water Under The Bridge
- Sweetest Devotion
- I Miss You
4. The Original High- Adam Lambert
In terms of enjoyability this album was one of the best this year. The album is like a breath of fresh pop air and I'm so happy he delivered. Great job Glambert!
2014: Beyonce- Beyonce
2013: Pure Heroine- Lorde
2012: Talk That Talk- Rihanna
2011: Femme Fatale- Britney Spears
2010: Carpe Diem- Belinda
Key Tracks:
- Ghost Town
- Things I Didn't Say
- Another Lonely Night
- There I Said It
- The Original High
3. Beauty Behind The Madness- The Weeknd
Great album and great songs. The album hosted some of the biggest songs this year and ended up being one of the best performing overall with many songs making my chart.
2014 #3: Ultraviolence- Lana Del Rey
2013 #3: Artpop- Lady Gaga
2012 #3: Born And Raised- John Mayer
2011 #3: Teenage Dream- Katy Perry
2010 #3: Recovery- Eminem
Key Tracks:
- The Hills
- Can't Feel My Face
- Dark Times feat. Ed Sheeran
- Prisoner feat. Lana Del Rey
- Tell Your Friends
2. How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful- Florence + The Machine
Another amazing album by Florence. From beginning to end this album is great. The songs, the sounds, the lyrics, the music videos, amazing.
2014 #2: X- Ed Sheeran
2013 #2: Kaleidoscope Heart- Miguel
2012 #2: Lotus- Christina Aguilera
2011 #2: 21- Adele
2010 #2: The Fame Monster- Lady Gaga
Key Tracks:
- What Kind Of Man
- Ship To Wreck
- Delilah
- St. Jude
- Mother
1. Wilder Mind- Mumford & Sons
What can I say about this album. This became my addiction this year, the best thing to come out of 2015 in my opinion. The great thing about this album is exactly what people hate, the change. From beginning to end the album is just great.
2014 #1: 1989- Taylor Swift
2013 #1: 20/20 Experience- Justin Timberlake
2012 #1: Born To Die (combined with Paradise Edition)- Lana Del Rey
2011 #1: Born This Way- Lady Gaga
2010 #1: Battle Studies- John Mayer
Key Tracks:
- Tompkins Square Park
- Believe
- Ditmas
- Only Love
- Wilder Mind
TOP ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
TOP 10
10. Disclosure
9. Adele
8. Rihanna
7. Nicki Minaj
6. Adam Lambert
5. Ed Sheeran
4. Taylor Swift
3. Mumford & Sons
2. Florence + The Machine
1. The Weeknd
After scoring 9 #1s on my chart with one in the top 10, two in the top 20 and 4 in the top 40, The Weeknd is the best ranking artist this year.
2014 #1: Sam Smith
2013 #1: Miley Cyrus
2012 #1: Rihanna
2011 #1: Lady Gaga
2010 #1: John Mayer
TOP MUSIC VIDEOS OF THE YEAR
TOP 10
10. Good For You- Selena Gomez feat. A$AP Rocky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TsVjvEkc4s
9. High By The Beach- Lana Del Rey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnxpHIl5Ynw
8. Style- Taylor Swift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CmadmM5cOk
7. Magnets- Disclosure feat. Lorde
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_KfnGBtVeA
6. Hello- Adele
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQHsXMglC9A
5. Uptown Funk!- Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPf0YbXqDm0
4. The Hills- The Weeknd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzTuBuRdAyA
3. Omen- Disclosure feat. Sam Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB63ztKnGvo
2. Bitch Better Have My Money- Rihanna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3eAMGXFw1o
1. What Kind of Man- Florence + The Machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgeKHTcufLY
2014 #1: Anaconda- Nicki Minaj
2013 #1: En La Obscuridad- Belinda
2012 #1: Blue Jeans- Lana Del Rey
2011 #1: You & I- Lady Gaga