halfway there but not half-hearted
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
best songs of the year so far
before we begin we publish new content
every day so be sure to subscribe to our
channel and ring the bell to get
notified about our latest videos for
this list we’re looking at the songs
that have defined 2018 opening six
number ten make me feel Janelle Monae
David oh my spell it out for ya in a
post Prince world pop music needs
someone willing and able to push funk
back into the spotlight working with the
legendary musician prior to his untimely
passing Janelle monáe’s enigmatic
delivery elevates make me feel beyond
being a mere homage that’s just the way
you make me feel hardly lacking for
energy and bolstered by a scintillating
synth line that echoes the sensual
lyrics Monet’s singles should be able to
elicit a smile out of the grumpiest of
faces tackling themes dealing with
bisexuality make me feels music video
also deserves a mention for its
damn
[Music]
number nine I like it
cardi B bad bunny and J Balvin alack
dumb it’s I like studded election if
asked to pick 2017 s Breakthrough Artist
there would only be one right answer
starting the year by landing a feature
on Bruno Mars is successful finesse
cardi B instantly dashed any suggestions
that bode akela was just a flash in the
pan
they call me cardi feet when this shit
let cardi well released as the fourth
single from the rappers debut album I
like it is a Latin trap song that makes
perfect use of its Pete Rodriguez sample
and seems destined to dominate the
summer club scene topping the Billboard
Hot 100 cardi B made history by becoming
the first female rapper to score to
number one his number eight humility
gorillas featuring George Benson while
rarely described as cheerful the
legendary virtual band’s music tends to
shine whenever the gloom is replaced
with the dash of optimism a quick
follow-up to 2017 s comeback album
gorillas humility is not only a lot more
laid-back than anything on humans but
shows a renewed focus on Damon Albarn’s
vocals
benefiting from a fabulous guest feature
by jazz guitarist George Benson humility
might lack a memorable hook but nobody
can resist Albarn’s vocals over a
sprightly tune if the music video is
anything to go by Jack Black seems to
agree number seven hunger Florence and
the Machine at 17 I started to starve
myself emptiness home to one of the
greatest voices in the business when
Florence Welch things we listen a
natural progression from the indie rock
bands 2015 album hunger serves as the
perfect calling card for Florence in the
Machine starting off with a rather
subdued beat that instantly highlights
Florence’s life altering vocals hungers
lavish instrumental buys its time before
exploding into a rapturous orchestral
chorus that complements the singer’s
soulful delivery
technically hunger could be described as
a love song although the lyrics deal
with the resulting emptiness from
[Music]
you made a fool of – miss you beautiful
moment I forget to worry
[Music]
number six psycho post Malone featuring
ty dolla sign because I know Michael
can’t really trust nobody with all this
joy this rock star is here to stay after
hitting the ground running with 2015’s
debut single white Iverson and reaching
the top of the charts with Rockstar
post Malone has cornered the market from
mellow rap music over a catchy trap beat
[Music]
the struggles of Fame and the inability
to trust anyone psycho knows better than
to reinvent the wheel
nevertheless the accessible song
showcases a confident artist who is
fully in control of their sound while
detractors are unlikely to be impressed
[Music]
number 5 one kiss Calvin Harris and dual
eat that part of being a producer is
pinpointing which singer can elevate a
beep to another dimension when it comes
to Calvin Harris the Scottish DJ rarely
misses the mark jumping on the dual Lipa
hypetrain
one kissed reads the young English
singers dreamy pop for some good
old-fashioned house music but the
starlet proves to be more than flexible
enough to handle the shift in direction
just wanna fill you in online
[Music]
while the beat sticks close to Harris’s
signature moody but energetic style
Libas magnetic vocals are one kiss is
real highlight number four no tears left
to cry ariana grande
[Music]
pop music always benefits from a dose of
positivity however after the Manchester
Arena bombing the former Disney
superstar would have been forgiven for
not going in the opposite direction
introduced with a melancholy beat that
implies a ballad is on the way no tears
left a crisis of Bert’s expectations by
transitioning into a full-blown dance
anthem that screams strength and
resilience Ariana Grande’s soaring
vocals continue to put to shame most of
the singer’s peers while the triumphant
hook manages to be simultaneously
familiar and unique
[Music]
eleven I live in so we turn it number
three God’s plan Drake I’ve been moving
Connell Stano troubling me trying to
keep it peaceful there’s a struggle for
me over the span of three minutes
the Canadian musician flirts with trap
pop and rap elements while handing out
wads cash to random strangers after five
commercially lucrative albums Drake has
condensed the art of hit making into its
most fundamental state debuting at
number one on the charts and refusing to
leave God’s plan is less of a song and
more of a victory lap whether referring
to Drake’s melodic singing the bouncy
beat or the self-congratulatory lyrics
God’s plan incorporates everything that
pushed the artist to the forefront of
popular music I go down as GOG yeah wait
[Music]
number two all the stars Kendrick Lamar
and Sousa Black Panthers soundtrack
could have done much worse than these
two superstars contributing an entire
album worth of tracks Kendrick Lamar’s
hot streak extended into 2018 with
arguably the rapper’s most commercial
release to date kind of rotation ain’t
nothing no to me it could bring a bullet
bring a school bring a look but you
can’t read the joke slightly short of
innovation when contrasted to Lamar’s
usual output this is towering vocals and
still enough personality during the
anthemic chorus to promote all the stars
into an unmissable track commenting on
the importance of standing tall when
facing adversity Lamar follows through
the verses like a seasoned pro who
happens to be the best rapper in the
game a smart person that you are
building with I want to credit if we’re
losing on when I know my mama that’s the
realest shit before we unveil our topic
here are a few honorable mentions
[Applause]
number one this is America childish
[Music]
describing this chart-topping
masterpiece as merely a pop song would
be a gross understatement fusing
elements of trap afrobeat and gospel
donald glover returned to the music
scene with Childish Gambino’s most
ambitious track to date paired with the
provocative music video that pulls silly
viral dances against graphic depictions
of violence this is America tackles
racial stereotypes while examining the
entertainment industry’s influence on
the public referencing everything from
Jim Crow to the Charleston Church
shooting Gambino’s this is America is
[Music]
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from WatchMojo
and be sure to subscribe and ring the
bell to be notified about our latest
videos [Music]
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
best songs of the year so far
before we begin we publish new content
every day so be sure to subscribe to our
channel and ring the bell to get
notified about our latest videos for
this list we’re looking at the songs
that have defined 2018 opening six
number ten make me feel Janelle Monae
David oh my spell it out for ya in a
post Prince world pop music needs
someone willing and able to push funk
back into the spotlight working with the
legendary musician prior to his untimely
passing Janelle monáe’s enigmatic
delivery elevates make me feel beyond
being a mere homage that’s just the way
you make me feel hardly lacking for
energy and bolstered by a scintillating
synth line that echoes the sensual
lyrics Monet’s singles should be able to
elicit a smile out of the grumpiest of
faces tackling themes dealing with
bisexuality make me feels music video
also deserves a mention for its
damn
[Music]
number nine I like it
cardi B bad bunny and J Balvin alack
dumb it’s I like studded election if
asked to pick 2017 s Breakthrough Artist
there would only be one right answer
starting the year by landing a feature
on Bruno Mars is successful finesse
cardi B instantly dashed any suggestions
that bode akela was just a flash in the
pan
they call me cardi feet when this shit
let cardi well released as the fourth
single from the rappers debut album I
like it is a Latin trap song that makes
perfect use of its Pete Rodriguez sample
and seems destined to dominate the
summer club scene topping the Billboard
Hot 100 cardi B made history by becoming
the first female rapper to score to
number one his number eight humility
gorillas featuring George Benson while
rarely described as cheerful the
legendary virtual band’s music tends to
shine whenever the gloom is replaced
with the dash of optimism a quick
follow-up to 2017 s comeback album
gorillas humility is not only a lot more
laid-back than anything on humans but
shows a renewed focus on Damon Albarn’s
vocals
benefiting from a fabulous guest feature
by jazz guitarist George Benson humility
might lack a memorable hook but nobody
can resist Albarn’s vocals over a
sprightly tune if the music video is
anything to go by Jack Black seems to
agree number seven hunger Florence and
the Machine at 17 I started to starve
myself emptiness home to one of the
greatest voices in the business when
Florence Welch things we listen a
natural progression from the indie rock
bands 2015 album hunger serves as the
perfect calling card for Florence in the
Machine starting off with a rather
subdued beat that instantly highlights
Florence’s life altering vocals hungers
lavish instrumental buys its time before
exploding into a rapturous orchestral
chorus that complements the singer’s
soulful delivery
technically hunger could be described as
a love song although the lyrics deal
with the resulting emptiness from
[Music]
you made a fool of – miss you beautiful
moment I forget to worry
[Music]
number six psycho post Malone featuring
ty dolla sign because I know Michael
can’t really trust nobody with all this
joy this rock star is here to stay after
hitting the ground running with 2015’s
debut single white Iverson and reaching
the top of the charts with Rockstar
post Malone has cornered the market from
mellow rap music over a catchy trap beat
[Music]
the struggles of Fame and the inability
to trust anyone psycho knows better than
to reinvent the wheel
nevertheless the accessible song
showcases a confident artist who is
fully in control of their sound while
detractors are unlikely to be impressed
[Music]
number 5 one kiss Calvin Harris and dual
eat that part of being a producer is
pinpointing which singer can elevate a
beep to another dimension when it comes
to Calvin Harris the Scottish DJ rarely
misses the mark jumping on the dual Lipa
hypetrain
one kissed reads the young English
singers dreamy pop for some good
old-fashioned house music but the
starlet proves to be more than flexible
enough to handle the shift in direction
just wanna fill you in online
[Music]
while the beat sticks close to Harris’s
signature moody but energetic style
Libas magnetic vocals are one kiss is
real highlight number four no tears left
to cry ariana grande
[Music]
pop music always benefits from a dose of
positivity however after the Manchester
Arena bombing the former Disney
superstar would have been forgiven for
not going in the opposite direction
introduced with a melancholy beat that
implies a ballad is on the way no tears
left a crisis of Bert’s expectations by
transitioning into a full-blown dance
anthem that screams strength and
resilience Ariana Grande’s soaring
vocals continue to put to shame most of
the singer’s peers while the triumphant
hook manages to be simultaneously
familiar and unique
[Music]
eleven I live in so we turn it number
three God’s plan Drake I’ve been moving
Connell Stano troubling me trying to
keep it peaceful there’s a struggle for
me over the span of three minutes
the Canadian musician flirts with trap
pop and rap elements while handing out
wads cash to random strangers after five
commercially lucrative albums Drake has
condensed the art of hit making into its
most fundamental state debuting at
number one on the charts and refusing to
leave God’s plan is less of a song and
more of a victory lap whether referring
to Drake’s melodic singing the bouncy
beat or the self-congratulatory lyrics
God’s plan incorporates everything that
pushed the artist to the forefront of
popular music I go down as GOG yeah wait
[Music]
number two all the stars Kendrick Lamar
and Sousa Black Panthers soundtrack
could have done much worse than these
two superstars contributing an entire
album worth of tracks Kendrick Lamar’s
hot streak extended into 2018 with
arguably the rapper’s most commercial
release to date kind of rotation ain’t
nothing no to me it could bring a bullet
bring a school bring a look but you
can’t read the joke slightly short of
innovation when contrasted to Lamar’s
usual output this is towering vocals and
still enough personality during the
anthemic chorus to promote all the stars
into an unmissable track commenting on
the importance of standing tall when
facing adversity Lamar follows through
the verses like a seasoned pro who
happens to be the best rapper in the
game a smart person that you are
building with I want to credit if we’re
losing on when I know my mama that’s the
realest shit before we unveil our topic
here are a few honorable mentions
[Applause]
number one this is America childish
[Music]
describing this chart-topping
masterpiece as merely a pop song would
be a gross understatement fusing
elements of trap afrobeat and gospel
donald glover returned to the music
scene with Childish Gambino’s most
ambitious track to date paired with the
provocative music video that pulls silly
viral dances against graphic depictions
of violence this is America tackles
racial stereotypes while examining the
entertainment industry’s influence on
the public referencing everything from
Jim Crow to the Charleston Church
shooting Gambino’s this is America is
[Music]
do you agree with our picks check out
these other great clips from WatchMojo
and be sure to subscribe and ring the
bell to be notified about our latest
videos [Music]
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