25. Echosmith - Cool Kids
I discovered and fell in love with this song during late November. That's why it only managed to sneak in at #25, had I discovered it earlier, it would probably be MUCH higher
24. Ellie Goulding - Burn
Yes, I realize this is from 2013, but it continued to make a huge impact in my life during 2014 so there you go. Ellie is the third highest pop girl on my list this year (hint hint).
23. Farruko Feat. Sean Paul - Passion Whine
Yes, Sean Paul is a nobody in this day and age BUT Farruko is about to blow up, mark my words. This breezy summer anthem stayed with me through the entire 2nd half of 2014 so here it is at #23.
22. Plan B - Candy
The song that single handedly restored my faith in reggaeton. After years of mediocrity in the genre, these vatos released this KNOCK and other reggaeton artists followed suit. It's safe to saythis song saved the genre.
21. Chris Brown Feat. Usher & Rick Ross - New Flame
It's always hit or miss with Chris Brown. He can release the greatest BOPS or the dullest crap ever. Fortunately in 2014 he released nothing but bops and this is the first to make the list.
20. Maroon 5 - Maps
This song evidences the band's lack of evolution over the years. Maps may very well have been released on Songs About Jane and nobody would have noticed it's actually a 2014 song, but why would they want to evolve when they have become MASTERS of their craft? Nobody does "Adult" Pop better than Maroon 5 and as long as they keep releasing stuff HALF as good as this, I'll remain a stan.
19. Young Money - Senile
Can you see now? ARE YOU SENILE? That is all
18. Foster The People - Best Friend
This work of art took a while to grow on me. I used to skip it when I was playing the album, but after the amazing video came out AND then I saw them perform this live, it became clear I had to give it another chance.
17. The Madden Brothers - We Are Done
Yet another remnant of my music taste from high school. I guess some things can never be outgrown
16. The Black Keys - Gotta Get Away
The thing I love about The Black Keys is that one second they can be doing dance new wave (Fever), then switch to full-on melancholy (Turn Blue), then switch to 60s influenced rock (Gotta Get Away). In the end this turned out to be my favorite single by them this year so here we have it at #16.