2019 Electronic Dance Music: Top Dance Songs of 2018

Looking for the best electronic dance music of 2019? Check out our top picks for the hottest dance songs of the year!

Introduction

The top dance songs of 2018 may be just what you need to get your party started. These popular tunes are available on a variety of platforms, including Spotify and iTunes. You can also find them on Amazon Music and YouTube. If you’re looking for something a little more upbeat, these songs will surely get you moving.

“In My Feelings” – Drake

“In My Feelings” is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his fifth studio album Scorpion (2018). The song was written by Drake, Ozuna, Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin, with production handled by the latter two. It was released to rhythmic and contemporary hit radio on July 10, 2018, as the fifth single from the album. The track is a trap song with Latin music influences.

The official remix features additional vocals from American singer-songwriter Ciara. “In My Feelings” peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Drake’s record-tying ninth US number-one single It also reached number one in several other countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom. The song’s music video won Best Hip-Hop Video at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

“No Tears Left to Cry” – Ariana Grande

This song was released on April 20, 2018, as the lead single from Grande’s fourth studio album, Sweetener. “No Tears Left to Cry” is a dance-pop and R&B song with house, disco and trap elements. The lyrics address Grande’s ability to overcome difficulties in her life.

The song received critical acclaim from music critics, who praised its production, catchiness and Grande’s vocal range. It debuted at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Grande’s ninth top-10 single in the country. Internationally, “No Tears Left to Cry” topped the charts in Hungary and reached the top five in Australia, Canada, Slovakia and the United Kingdom. The song won Best Dance Recording at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

A vertical video accompanying the single’s release on Spotify was nominated for Best Choreography at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. The official music video was directed by Dave Meyers and Hodgy Beats of Odd Future and premiered on May 1, 2018. In it, Grande plays with dimensions while dancing in an abandoned warehouse; she also pays tribute to victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. The video received positive reviews from critics and won Best Pop Video at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

“One Kiss” – Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa

“One Kiss” is a song by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and English singer Dua Lipa. It was released on 6 April 2018 as the second single from Harris’ sixth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 (2017). The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Harris’ ninth UK number-one single and Lipa’s second.

“Havana” – Camila Cabello

“Havana” is a song recorded by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello, featuring guest vocals from American rapper Young Thug. It was released on August 3, 2017, as the lead single from her debut studio album, Camila (2018). The song was written by Cabello, Starrah, Pharrell Williams, Ali Tamposi, Brian Lee and Young Thug, with production handled by Frank Dukes and Williams. A biographical song about Cabello’s hometown of Havana and her grandparents, it interpolates the 1955 Spanish classic “Havana Baila!” (“Havana Dances!”) and pays homage to Afro-Cuban dance styles such as casino.

Upon its release, “Havana” received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production and called it one of the best songs of 2017. The song reached number one in several countries including Australia, Brazil,, Canada,, France,, Ireland,, Mexico,, New Zealand,, Scotland,, Spain and the United Kingdom,,,, as well as peaking at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. In February 2018, “Havana” became Cabello’s first number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart as a solo artist. The single also topped the charts in several other countries including Argentina,,,, Malaysia,,,, Slovakia,,,, South Africa and Vietnam.

The accompanying music video for “Havana” was directed by Dave Meyers and filmed in Cuba. It features Cabello dancing in various locations around Havana including Prado Avenue and Malecón seawall. The video was released on October 24, 2017 and achieved success on various music video platforms; it became YouTube’s most viewed music video in November 2017 with over 700 million views. It received four nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards 2018 winning two for Video of the Year and Best Collaboration.,,, In January 2019, “Havana” was ranked as the sixth most-viewed YouTube music video of all time with over 3 billion views.

“This Is America” – Childish Gambino

“This Is America” is a song written and performed by American rapper Childish Gambino (Donald Glover), who released it on May 5, 2018, as the lead single from his third studio album, “Awaken, My Love!”. The song was produced by Glover himself, under his stage name Ludwig Göransson.

The track debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Childish Gambino’s first number one single on the chart. The song also peaked at number one on the Rhythmic Songs and Rap Songs radio airplay charts, making it Childish Gambino’s first number one on both charts.

“All I Wanna Do” – The Cranberries

“All I Wanna Do” is a song by Irish rock band The Cranberries. It was released in September 1994 as the lead single from their second studio album, No Need to Argue (1994). The song was written by the band’s singer Dolores O’Riordan, and reached number one on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart and number four on the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked at number eight on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks. “All I Wanna Do” won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 37th ceremony in 1995.

“Dancing” – Kylie Minogue

“Dancing” is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue from her fourteenth studio album, Golden (2018). It was released on 6 April 2018 as the album’s second single. Lyrically, “Dancing” is a positive and uplifting track about the power of dancing and how it can make the world a better place; “a prayer in motion”, as Minogue called it. The song was written by Minogue, Steve Mac and Nadir “RedOne” Khayat, and produced by the latter.

Critical reception for “Dancing” was positive;Critics praised its production and lyrics, with somecalling it a return to form for Minogue following her previous single,”Stop Me from Falling”. Commercially, the song debuted at number fourteen on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Minogue’s 52nd top-twenty single in the country. Elsewhere, it peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia and Scotland. An accompanying music video for “Dancing” was directed by Sophie Muller, which portrays Minogue dancing in various locations around London. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised Muller’s direction and called it a “joyous celebration” of dance and self-expression.

“Electricity” – Silk City & Dua Lipa

Silk City & Dua Lipa – Electricity
“Electricity” is a song by English-American duo Silk City and English singer Dua Lipa. The song was written by Lipa, Diplo, Mark Ronson, Thomas Wesley Pentz, Samuel Bowden and Homer Steinweiss. It was released on August 17, 2018, as the lead single from Silk City’s debut EP, FabricLive.93 (2018). “Electricity” peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

“Body” – Loud Luxury

“Body” is a song by Canadian electronic music duo Loud Luxury, featuring vocals from Canadian model and dancer Winsom. It was released on May 19, 2017 as the lead single from their extended play, Nights Like This. The track was written by Andrew Fedyk, Dzeko, Gino Barletta, Jesse Thomas and Tyrone Griffin Jr., with production handled by the latter two.

The song peaked at number four on the Canadian Hot 100 and number five on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. It also charted in several other countries, including Australia, Denmark, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom. An accompanying music video for “Body” was released on May 19, 2017. The video features Winsom dancing in various locations around Los Angeles.

“Taki Taki” – DJ Snake

“Taki Taki” is a song performed by French DJ and record producer DJ Snake, featuring vocals from Spanish singer Selena Gomez, Cuban-American rapper Cardi B and American rapper Ozuna. It was released on 10 October 2018 as the lead single from DJ Snake’s second studio album Carte Blanche (2019). The song was written byDJ Snake, Ozuna, Cardi B, Selena Gomez, Justice Martinez, Kevin Jimenez Kramer, Armando Pérez and Itsidon Itshay Wol itsha. It interpolates “Oye Como Va” by Tito Puente.

“Thank U, Next” – Ariana Grande

“Thank U, Next” is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on November 3, 2018, through Republic Records as the lead single from her fifth studio album of the same name. The song was written by Grande, Kaydencecyrus, and its producers Social House. It contains a sample of the track “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music. “Thank U, Next” peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Grande’s first number-one single in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

“Sicko Mode” – Travis Scott

“Sicko Mode” is a song by American rapper Travis Scott, released as the second single from his third studio album, Astroworld (2018). The song features guest vocals from Drake and Swae Lee. It peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

“Happier” – Marshmello & Bastille

“Happier” is a song by electronic dance music producer Marshmello and British band Bastille. It was released on August 17, 2018, and appears as the eighth track on Marshmello’s album, Joytime II. The song peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Marshmello’s second top-10 single and Bastille’s first.

“Girls Like You” – Maroon 5

“Girls Like You” is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5. It was released on June 22, 2018, as the eighth single from the band’s sixth studio album, Red Pill Blues (2017). The song features vocals by American rapper Cardi B and serves as the album’s fourth and final single. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the band’s fourth and Cardi B’s second number-one single in the country.

“High Hopes” – Panic! at the Disco

“High Hopes” is a song by American rock band Panic! at the Disco. It was released on August 27, 2018, as the fourth single from the band’s sixth studio album, Pray for the Wicked (2018). The song was written by group members Brendon Urie and Jake Sinclair, with production handled by Sinclair. Commercially, the track peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart.

The song’s music video was directed by Brandon Dermer and released on August 28, 2018. The video features Urie performing various acts of goodwill throughout Los Angeles intercut with footage of him dancing inside a rental car with friends. The visual received positive reception from critics who praised its feel-good nature.

“Natural” – Imagine Dragons

“Natural” is a song by American rock band Imagine Dragons. The song was released on July 17, 2018, as the lead single from their fourth studio album Origins (2018). “Natural” peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

“Youngblood” – 5 Seconds of Summer

“Youngblood” is a song recorded by Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, from their third studio album of the same name (2018). The song was released to radio on May 8, 2018, as the album’s lead single and peaked at number one in Australia and New Zealand. In the United States, the song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Better Now” – Post Malone

“Better Now” is a song by American rapper Post Malone. It was released on May 8, 2018, as the third single from his second studio album, Beerbongs & Bentleys (2018). The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in Australia and Canada.

“Shallow” – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

“Shallow” is a song by American singer-songwriter Lady Gaga and American actor and filmmaker Bradley Cooper. It was released on September 27, 2018, as the lead single from the soundtrack album for Cooper’s directorial debut, A Star Is Born (2018). The song was written by Gaga with Andrew Wyatt, Anthony Rossomando and Miike Snow’s Pontus Winnberg, with lyrics about the depth of a romantic relationship.

“Shallow” is a slow-tempo ballad with house and pop influences. Gaga and Cooper’s vocals span two octaves. The track received acclaim from music critics, who praised its production and the artists’ vocal performances. It won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 76th Golden Globe Awards. Commercially, “Shallow” peaked atop both the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK Singles Chart. Globally, it reached number two in Australia and New Zealand while topping charts in Belgium, Canada, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Lebanon, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal Scotland and Slovakia.