Top song of 2024 is a line of new releases into the year that are bound to push boundaries, set trends, or just provide experiences never to be forgotten. New chart-toppers, from pop anthems to indie gems, are keeping people on their toes all over the world. Here’s a rundown of the most popular songs in 2024, as several artists have made quite a splash on different leading platforms like Billboard, Spotify, and YouTube.
After years of a steadily burgeoning career, Chappell Roan is having something of a breakout in 2024. Her debut LP The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess is storming the charts, brought right to the forefront by the single “Good Luck, Babe!” A powerful queer synthpop anthem, the heart-wrenching falsetto chorus really resonates with raw emotion. These are lyrics of unrequited love and a show of Roan’s ability in interlacing vulnerability within her music. Little wonder it has risen to be one of the top songs in 2024.
2. ‘BIRDS OF A FEATHER’ – Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish summed up 2024 with “BIRDS OF A FEATHER,” a song that went viral across TikTok and beyond. Its infectious melody and its words of love and commitment were indicative of a lighter, jollier phase in Eilish’s career. Overplayed or not, it still is one of the biggest tracks on Billboard this year, moving fans and casual listeners alike. It has even made its appearance on the stage of the Olympics, so most definitely a staple in pop culture.
3. 'Starburster' – Fontaines D.C.
Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. blew 2024 open with their explosive single “Starburster.” Already known for their raw style, members of this band have risen to stardom in the past year alone, especially off the back of a brilliant Glastonbury performance. The song uses hip-hop beats and raw vocals, perfectly marrying the punk energy with modern production, making it one of this year’s top rock tracks.
4. 'Ice Cream Piano' - Vampire Weekend
Ice Cream Piano” kicked off the most recent Vampire Weekend album with a strangely retro and simultaneously brand-new vibe. Ezra Koenig’s introspective lyrics, with the sweeping piano and pulsating drums, ensure that this easily borders on one of the best works of the band. Its instant tempo changes and dreamy atmosphere lift it to one of the top 10 songs of 2024.
5. 'Nasty' - Tinashe
If you magically made it through the summer without hearing Tinashe’s sultry single “Nasty,” then you lived under a rock. That song’s catchy line, “Is somebody gonna match my freak?,” was basically an anthem as its trap rhythm and confident vocals ruled the airwaves. That viral success found Tinashe back on the Billboard Hot 100, proving this R&B star is far from fading.
6. 'Girl, so confusing' (feat. Lorde) - Charli XCX
The unexpected team of Charli XCX and Lorde surely caused a shock among listeners and made them start conversations all over the world. Her song “Girl, so confusing” has spoken about self-doubting, friendship, and the women’s race. It showed both of the artists in their very unique way, voice, and behavior. Therefore, because of these amazing, mindful lyrics and the up-to-date beat, it made this song one of the top streaming songs in 2024.
7. 'flight fm (freddit)' - Joy Orbison, Lil Yachty, Future, Playboi Carti
Fred Again.’s remix turned Joy Orbison’s “flight fm” into a hyperactive club banger, with rap verses from Lil Yachty, Future, and Playboi Carti. It blends electronic beats with lyrical rap, making this track a must for every party playlist; thus, it has made the list of the most trending songs on Spotify this year.
8. 'Espresso' – Sabrina Carpenter
This saucy pop number by Sabrina Carpenter has become a staple in 2024 due to its flirtatious lyrics and its energetic, addictive beat. With themes of love, lust, and empowerment, “Espresso” is an anthem for any person tapping into their inner strength while dodging the struggles of relationships.
9. 'Not Like Us' – Kendrick Lamar
But Kendrick Lamar’s bold release made “Not Like Us” the in-your-face, damn-near unapologetic diss track. The song’s controversial content addressing the rivalry between Lamar and Drake only piqued the buzz that let this cut burst through and become one of 2024’s top rap songs.
10. 'She's Leaving You' – MJ Lenderman
Indie sweetheart MJ Lenderman somehow picked up momentum with “She’s Leaving You,” a sweet-hearted song speaking of love, loss, and moving on. Raw guitar riffs with sincere lyrics make the track an instance of slacker rock good enough to make it onto the list of best indie songs in 2024.
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What is the Top Song of 2024 So Far?
Although it’s difficult to crown a definitive winner, songs like Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s “I Had Some Help,” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” are dominating Billboard’s top charts. These tracks, alongside others, shape the eclectic and dynamic music scene of 2024.
