Didn't really like or pay attention to this song early on, but it caught on to me. Great song.
49. Christina Perri - Human
“Human“ is a heartfelt ballad, telling that someone she can do all these things for them, but at the end of the day she is only human and she can only do so much. It’s a beautiful song and Perri really sings her heart out on it.
48. Katy Perry feat. Juicy J - Dark Horse
Ah when I first heard the snippet, I knew I'd love it and sure enough I did. UrbanKaty strikes again!
47. Ariana Grande - Tattooed Heart
A beautiful voice on a beautiful song....with a beautiful singer. Can't get any better than that.
46. Panic! At the Disco - Miss Jackson
Kinda sounds like Fall Out Boy...I guess that's why I really like it. But it's still a great song.
45. Capital Cities - Safe & Sound
This song kinda makes me want to dance. The production on it is top notch.
44. Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu - Q.U.E.E.N.
Danceable track with a great message. Monae and Badu make a great combo. Hopefully they can work together again.
43. Drake feat. 2 Chainz & Big Sean - All Me
This song has some memorable lines to me like Drake saying he's the light skin Keith Sweat, 2 Chainz telling me God bless me after I sneeze, and Big Sean telling hoes to shut the **** up.
42. We the Kings - Any Other Way
We the Kings are kinda lame, but that's why I kinda like them. Uplifting anthems like "Any Other Way" seems like their forte and it works for them.
41. Avril Lavigne - Rock N Roll
I knew Avril wouldn't disappoint with her second single. Rock N Roll is a catchy song with the "don't give a ****" Avril staple.
I started hearing this song a lot earlier this year and I couldn't escape it, thankfully. The vocals are pretty good for an EDM song.
39. 2 Chainz feat. Pharrell - Feds Watching
"Feds Watching" makes me feel like I'm on a tropical beach. The beat is on point and Pharrell always adds something special.
38. Nico Vega - Beast
My first reaction to "Beast" was "wow". Didn't take long for this to be on repeat and soon after my ringtone for a while since the opening instantly grabs your attention. Incredible song.
37. Wale feat. Tiara Thomas - Bad
The bed squeaking on this song remind me of that one rap song in the early to mid 00s. Anyway, I love the lyrics here especially when Wale says "....in the physical sense I mean that...". And Tiara Thomas killed with her singing.
36. Blake Lewis - Your Touch
So one day I wanted to know what one of my favorite American Idol contestants ever was up to (and yes I still think Blake should've won) and I stumbled upon this sexy, EDM jam that happened to be in a Microsoft commercial. I kind of hope he continues going in this direction because it works!
35. Drake - The Language
This one was an instant love at first listen. Drake raps about a language only he understands which consists of money, women, and weed. But hey, some other people might understand if he invites us...but that will never happen.
34. Skylar Grey - Final Warning
I’ve been waiting a while for this kind of material from Skylar Grey. Ever since I heard her on Dr. Dre and Eminem’s “I Need a Doctor”, I knew her voice would be perfect for this type of dark and haunting song. I love how she sings lines like “how does the rope feel around your neck?”, so nonchalantly, yet so calculating.
33. Lady Gaga feat. R. Kelly - Do What You Want
This is one funky track that I didn't really expect from Gaga. And adding the legendary king of R&B, R. Kelly, doesn't hurt at all. Great song from start to finish.
32. Imagine Dragons - Radioactive
"Radioactive" was on my countdown last year and here it is making another appearance. The song never gets old as the lead singer continues to band on those large drums.
31. Janelle Monae feat. Miguel - Primetime
This throwback back R&B instant classic was one of my favorites this year. Janelle Monae and Miguel make magic on this track, while other will be making love (and maybe babies) during. Such a sexy slow jam.