As 2022 draws closer to the end, it is time to look back at the major highlights of the year. This year has been a boon for music lovers with some of the greatest hits being produced, and some of the old ones gaining renewed attention. Spotify has now released the top tracks that adorned 2022 and had been most streamed and loved by listeners.
Below is a breakdown of some of the greatest hits of the year. Read on and see if your favorite track made it to the top 10:
10/10.
Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – 2018 Remaster, Kate Bush
A song that aged like fine wine. Thanks to Stranger Things, listeners saw this brilliant song from the 80’s bubble up once again, bringing about a Kate Bush renaissance. With its transcendent musical energy, the song stands at No. 10 on the list. The glorious extraterrestrial synths drew in new listeners while the old listeners of Bush once again basked in her musical excellence.
9/10.
Ojitos Lindos, Bad Bunny and Bomba Estéreo
Bad Bunny pairs up with Bomba Estéreo to create a magical number that ranks 9th on the chart. Lilian Saumet shows off her distinctive vocals, blending seamlessly with that of Bad Bunny. The song secured a nomination at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards for the Record of the Year.
8/10.
Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52, Bizarrap and Quevedo
The Argentine producer and recording artist Bizarrap collaborated with the Spanish artist Quevedo to record one of the biggest hits of the year Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52 which had soared from 5th position to No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 charts. This song by Bizarrap, whose real name is Gonzalo Conde, is a toast to letting loose and partying hard.
7/10.
Enemy (With JID) from the series Arcane League of Legends, Imagine Dragons and JID
The bombastic track by Imagine Dragons was recorded to be the theme of the Netflix animated series Arcane: League of Legends and also includes a verse from the rapper JID. The signature alt-rock style of Imagine Dragons pulses emphatically in the track and is a convergence of different pop-culture streams from different genres, which makes it unique.
6/10.
Cold Heart (PNAU Remix), Elton John, Dua Lipa, and PNAU
The iconic Elton John and Dua Lipa had created a fantastic musical hit, to which PNAU breathes a new life into the track to create a jiving dance-pop that lives in the heads of the listeners rent-free. The sublime vocals of Lipa and Elton John blend together and make for a scintillating earworm.
5/10.
Tití Me Preguntó, Bad Bunny
The chirpy playboy-anthem by Bad Bunny is a fusion of Latin trap and dembow, and is an original, in spite of sampling a bachata song from the 1990s Anthony Santos. ‘Tití Me Preguntó’ builds a reputation as one of the artist’s most popular songs.
4/10.
Me Porto Bonito, Bad Bunny and Chencho Corleone
Bad Bunny proved that he definitely owns the year when it comes to hip hop, as he pairs with Chencho Corleone for one of the greatest breakouts with catchy quips and storytelling. The song has become a listeners’ favorite with its pulsating beats and Corleone’s addictive chorus.
3/10.
STAY (With Justin Bieber), The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber
In an age where songs are being produced to be viral as Tik-Tok dances, the track has achieved that spot and more. The catchy beats and appealing lyrics have kept listeners hooked since 2021 and the craze for it remains the same, leading to it securing third place on the list. The song is a magnificent example of the kind of pop-punk sound that is making a comeback in the music industry and established The Kid Laroi as a music artist who is there to stay.
2/10.
Heat Waves, Glass Animals
The song released in 2020 became the first by Glass Animals to crack the Billboard Hot 100 List and holds the 2nd position on Spotify’s Top tracks of 2022 list. The track leans towards pop beats and synths while staying on track with the classic rock scenario. The song gained extreme popularity, with its addictive vibes and heartfelt lyrics.
1/10.
As It Was, Harry Styles
The lead single from Styles’ third album ‘Harry’s House’ is one of the most emotive songs written by the artist. As vulnerable as the lyrics are, the music immediately sends listeners dancing. The song sounds like a confession and digs into feelings of melancholy and loneliness. The song assumes a Depeche or A-Ha Mode and rocks an 80’s style pop synth. The mix of pop glam with raw emotion that somehow defines the artist appeals to listeners, and stands strong at No. 1.
A total of 50 songs have made it to the Top Tracks of 2022 List by Spotify and each one has good reason to be so. The list only builds anticipation for what the next year would bring when it comes to music.
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