Future ft The Weeknd - Low Life
Beyoncé ft Jack White - Don't Hurt Yourself
Rihanna - Kiss It Better
A Tribe Called Quest - The Space Program
Kanye West - Ultralight Beam
I didn't really list any songs as honorable mentions, besides the Brandy track on the last page, but John Wayne/Dancin in Circles would've been included in that had I made one.
what a great top ten, not going to list all my faves because it's basically all of them. nights is probably the structural centrepiece of blonde, i agree there. lazarus was also the perfect epitaph to his life/art, and i think ultralight beam was the small glimpse of the gospel album kanye was probably going to make until... the rest of tlop happens. but as i said i love almost all these sings so i'm excited for the albums <3
So I recently got into a bit more K-POP/R&B during the year and while I don't consider myself to be fully dedicated to the genre, and morso just a casual listener there's a bunch I can mess with. Some I can't really 100% explain why I like them. Even tho the language is still foreign to me either the production, melodies/harmonies, transitions, etc work for me so the explanations will be brief. I'm doing top 20 K-POP songs, which is a first for me. One per artist. Hopefully this section won't flop too hard
20. EXO - Monster
It was between this and Lucky One but I figured monster is produced more to my liking. + It has a bit more variety.
19. Heize ft Dean - Shut Up & Groove
These two sure have some chemistry. I wonder about the random dog noises at times but it's nothing too distracting. The chorus is pretty simple/basic but overall the song should be taken in a carefree mood.
18. BLACKPINK - Playing With Fire
I was aware of Blackpink's popularity since square room and it was interesting how much positive reception their singles were receiving. Playing With Fire from Square two just turned out to be my favorite.
17. TWICE - Cheer Up
I love the chorus tbh. The song is pretty cheery even with the dub instrumental.
16. Taeyeon - Why
She has a really pleasant voice
15. AOA - Good Luck
The pre-chorus buildup is pretty good and the trumpets are a nice touch.
14. Wonder Girls - Why So Lonely
Why So Lonely is pretty chill and grooves through that laid back reggae instrumental. I love when groups gets trends right.
13. Sistar - I Like That
Sounds like quality to me Vocals + Sax is there.
12. Red Velvet - Russian Roulette
I was familiar with their work last year and am glad they're still pulling off these catchy tunes
11. Stellar - Sting
The production + harmonies here are such a highlight
10. I.O.I - Very Very Very
It's a pretty fast paced pop tune that's both catchy and gives off a video game OST atmosphere. A definite + to me.
20. EXO - Monster
19. Heize ft Dean - Shut Up & Groove
18. Blackpink - Playing With Fire
17. TWICE - Cheer Up
16. Taeyeon - Why
15. AOA - Good Luck
14. Wonder Girls - Why So Lonely
13. Sistar - I Like That
12. Red Velvet - Russian Roulette
11. Stellar - Sting
10. I.O.I - Very Very Very