| 35. UNION J – Beautiful Life (28.92%)
During their X factor stint, I actually prefer the other boyband (District3) than them. Obviously, they proved me wrong as they were the last group standing during that season. Just like Gold by Britt Nicole, this song never fails to uplift my spirit when give it a listen. Definitely their best single to date.
2012: RIHANNA f/ CALVIN HARRIS- We Found Love |
| 34. THE 1975 - Girls (29.22%)
We have back to back British acts in this set, this time it’s from the breakthrough alternative band, The 1975 who just scored their 2nd top 50 single with Girls. This is the kind of song that you will easily appreciate at first listen. The beat is just too infectious. They should release this in the States as a follow-up to Chocolate.
2012: FOSTER THE PEOPLE- Don't Stop (Color On The Walls) |
| 33. SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA – Don’t You Worry Child (29.63%)
This single finished in 2nd place for Best EDM Single. But it did outchart the winner Wake Me Up in my top 150 list. Aside from the memorable rhythm, the lyrics too are inspirational. I hope they can register another worldwide hit this 2014.
2012: THE SCRIPT- Six Degrees of Separation |
| 32. ZEDD f/ HAYLEY WILLIAMS – Stay The Night (30.64%)
Airplanes is way better than this track. But I think this is superior to Clarity (unpopular opinion). Even though the lyrics are repetitive just like other EDM songs, I still constantly bop to this track every time I hear it on the radio. Hayley Williams’ voice in this track is amazing (as usual). Great collab!
2012: MAROON 5- One More Night |
| 31. MACKLEMORE & LEWIS f/ RAY DALTON - Can’t Hold Us (30.82%)
Breakout stars of 2013, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis appear for the last time with their hit, Can’t Hold Us. Obviously I prefer this over Thrift Shop but both are great songs. This is the type of song that one would definitely enjoy during workout and while driving. Congrats to them also because this track won Favorite RnB/ Urban single of 2013.
2012: HEDLEY- One Life |
FAVORITE POP SINGLE of 2013
LAWSON – Learn To Love Again (6.79)
2nd place: ONEREPUBLIC - Counting Stars (6.50)
3rd place: DEMI LOVATO - Heart Attack (4.50)
4th place: TAYLOR SWIFT - 22 (3.07)
5th place: KATY PERRY - Roar (3.00)