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This is on certified banger, that's for sure. I need more club beats like this for Tinashe's next record cos this is a true masterpiece. One versatile girl, that's for sure... her voice always sounds good. Oh, and Calvin of course - he brought IT.
29 Caribou Silver
Hauntingly beautiful is my favorite beautiful when it comes to music much of the time - this makes the mark. The blurt-like electro-spaz moments resonate with my senses like no other. An epic song.
28 St. Vincent Severed Crossed Fingers
This album-ending moment took a while to grow on me (hence why it wasn't ever certified, nor did it even officially chart, on my YTT coundown) but when I really sat down and paid attention to it I appreciated it so much more. A heart-laid-out ballad if I've ever heard one, layered with intense and drunken emotion. Raw and beautiful. Annie wins.
27 Mariah Carey Thirsty
Mariah came thru with this massive jam and I guess I sort of shouldn't have even been surprised. It's a shame that it seems to be grazed over. Hit-Boy produced and with the Mariah-sass a la Obsessed, this song seamlessly brought Mariah into a new age IMO. So great... and a party starter w/that liquid pour in the beginning
26 Ariana Grande & Zedd Break Free
Everyone was all wide-eyed when Ari decided to try her hand at EDM but with a smash like this, who wouldn't? An undeniably catchy anthem and HIT, this song deserved everything and even more that it got in 2014, IMO. Also solidified her versatility and proved that she can get a solo hit (I don't wanna her the BS about Zedd being featured, f**k outta here)!
25 Lily Allen Air Balloon
Pretty much everyone that liked/respected Lily changed their mind with this song because it's basically recyclable and meaningless pop sludge... all of which is precisely why I love it. Lily is known for her carefree nature so why not do a fun, silly song like this one? Either way I'm unapologetic about LOVING this song and it gave me so much life upon release.
24 Jhenι Aiko Eternal Sunshine
I've admittedly been reduced to tears by the incredible and outstanding beauty that this song encompasses. It's effortless and simply stunning how fragile and gorgeous this song is - it's not something one can put into words which is the beauty of music. Jhenι DID that.
23 Jasmine V & Kendrick Lamar That's Me Right There
Was not expecting anything like this when I first heard of Jasmine V. The urban Becky G, tbh. This song is EVERYONE'S bop, could actually be a theme song of sorts. Too bad it never really took off because I get my life each time. The Kendrick verse also makes the song explosive, yassss.
22 Charli XCX Break the Rules
Charlotte said it best herself: what makes pop music so magical is when it's so bad it's good. She went into this era with that mindset and it's perfectly represented in this low-key masterpiece. Everyone was quick to try and jump ship when this was released and people like ME got the last laugh when she slay'd Sucker. Was kinda expecting this song to light up the charts but I see why it didn't - it's polarizing. Either way, see the first sentence
21 Azealia Banks Heavy Metal & Reflective
Woo... this punches. Everything about this track is straight fire, from her flow to that DARK, hellish beat. It's no surprise that this is the same producer as previous bop, Yung Rapunxel. The video was a bit eh for me but it doesn't even matter because this song is amazing.
30
Calvin Harris Dollar Signs f/Tinashe Motion
Plays Total 39 YTT Certification 2x Platinum Last Year's #30 M.I.A. - Come Walk With Me
28
St. Vincent Severed Crossed Fingers St. Vincent
Plays Total 36 YTT Certification N/A Last Year's #28 Kendrick Lamar &
Jay Rock - Money Trees
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Ariana Grande Break Free My Everything
Plays Total 35 YTT Certification 3x Platinum Last Year's #26 V V Brown - Samson
24
Jhenι Aiko Eternal Sunshine Souled Out
Plays Total 32 YTT Certification 2x Platinum Last Year's #24 Lorde - Buzzcut Season
22
Charli XCX Break the Rules Sucker
Plays Total 39 YTT Certification 2x Platinum Last Year's #22 Boards Of Canada - Reach for the Dead
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Caribou Silver Our Love
Plays Total 25 YTT Certification Gold Last Year's #29 Charli XCX - Set Me Free
27
Mariah Carey Thirsty The Elusive Chanteuse
Plays Total 38 YTT Certification 2x Platinum Last Year's #27 James Blake &
RZA - Take A Fall For Me
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Lily Allen Air Balloon Sheezus
Plays Total 56 YTT Certification 3x Platinum Last Year's #25 Maroon 5 - Love Somebody
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Jasmine V That's Me Right There That's Me Right There (EP)
Plays Total 38 YTT Certification 2x Platinum Last Year's #23 Sky Ferreira - You're Not the One
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Azealia Banks Heavy Metal & Reflective Broke With Expensive Taste
Plays Total 39 YTT Certification 2x Platinum Last Year's #21 M.I.A. - Warriors
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Top 50 Throwback Songs #14 thru #9 **This chart is for songs I discovered in 2014, but aren't from this year**
St. Vincent, Calvin Harris, Caribou (although that's my least favourite on the entire album ), Azealia, Charli XCX, Ariana, Deafheaven, Radiohead slaying!