Best of Pop Music 2013
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The year 2013 was an excellent one for pop music. From new artists to veteran performers, many artists released great music this year. Here are some of the best pop songs of 2013.
Introduction
This was a great year for pop music, with many hits across different genres. Here are some of the best pop songs of 2013.
“Get Lucky” by Daft Punk
One of the biggest hits of the year, “Get Lucky” is a slick and catchy disco track that features Nile Rodgers on guitar and Pharrell Williams on vocals. The song was a massive success, topping charts in dozens of countries and winning multiple Grammy Awards.
“Royals” by Lorde
This dark and atmospheric pop song propelled New Zealand teenager Lorde to international stardom. “Royals” topped the charts in several countries and won multiple awards, including Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards.
“Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams
This controversial song was one of the biggest hits of the summer, thanks to its catchy hooks and sexy video. Despite criticism for its allegedly misogynistic lyrics, “Blurred Lines” was a huge commercial success, selling millions of copies and topping charts around the world.
What is Pop Music?
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and United Kingdom during the mid-1950s. The terms “popular music” and “pop music” are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many diverse styles.
Defining Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the Western world during the 1950s and 1960s, deriving from rock and roll. The terms “popular music” and “pop music” are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular (and can include any style).
Pop music typically tends to be written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), as well as being shorter and having a hook. Phil Spector is cited as one of the key figures in the development of pop music, with his “Wall of Sound” technique.
Since the 1960s, pop music has been influenced by other genres, such as rock, R&B, hip hop, soul and electronic dance music. It has also incorporated elements from classical, jazz and folk musics.
The History of Pop Music
Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and United Kingdom during the mid-1950s. The terms “popular music” and “pop music” are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many diverse styles. “Pop” and “rock” were roughly synonymous terms until the late 1960s, when they became increasingly differentiated from each other.
Generally, pop music is produced by the confluence of recorded sound, synthesis and manipulation, live performance, and fashion. It stands in contrast to both art music like Western classical symphony or jazz, and traditional or “folk” forms such as blues or country.
Pop music typically combines a strong melody with catchy lyrics, which are sometimes supported by a backbeat or even a danceable beat. It is usually sung in verse-chorus form with Sand often consists of relatively short songs organized into concisely constructed albums intended for mass consumption by teenage listeners and their peers.
The Best Pop Songs of 2013
It’s been a great year for pop music, with plenty of new hits to choose from. In this article, we’ll count down the best pop songs of 2013, from Justin Timberlake’s “Suit and Tie” to Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking Ball.”
“Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke
“Blurred Lines” is a single written and performed by American recording artists Robin Thicke, T.I., and Pharrell Williams. The song was produced by Pharrell and released as the first single from Thicke’s album of the same name. It was released on March 26, 2013 through Pharrell’s label Star Trak Recordings. The record label imprint is operated under Interscope Records, which is also the parent label of TrackRecordings. “Blurred Lines” peaked at number one in at least 25 countries and became the summer anthem of 2013. By September 2013, “Blurred Lines” had sold 6.5 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.
The song’s suggestive lyrics and racy music video have generated a great deal of controversy and criticism from both feminist and anti-feminist groups. In an interview with Glamour magazine, Thicke insisted that the song is not about rape: “It’s like let’s make a funny, catchy little dance song that doesn’t push any buttons.” Despite this assurance, many listeners interpret the lyrics as being about non consensual sex.
“Get Lucky” by Daft Punk
“Get Lucky” is a song by French house music duo Daft Punk, featuring vocals by Pharrell Williams and co-written by the duo, Williams, and Nile Rodgers. It is the lead single from Daft Punk’s fourth studio album, Random Access Memories. Rolling Stone ranked it number 34 on their list of the 100 Best Songs of 2013 and number 5 on their list of the 50 Best Songs of 2013.
“Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons
“Radioactive” is a song by American rock band Imagine Dragons for their major-label debut EP Continued Silence and later on their debut studio album Night Visions, where it appears as the opening track. “Radioactive” was first sent to modern rock radio on October 29, 2012, and then released to contemporary radio on April 9, 2013. The song’s popularity peaked in many countries throughout late 2012 and 2013. “Radioactive” received two Grammy Awards at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance.”
The song sold more than 5 million copies in the US by June 2014, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. “Radioactive” peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and entered the top ten of the Canadian Hot 100 chart, peaking at number eight. It also peaked highly in several countries in Europe and Oceania, including topping both the France and Wallonia charts in Belgium as well as the Australian ARIA Charts.
“Roar” by Katy Perry
“Roar” is a song recorded by American singer Katy Perry for her third studio album, Prism (2013). It was released as the lead single from the record on August 10, 2013. The song was written and produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin, and Cirkut. It is a pop song containing elements of arena rock and lyrics centering on standing up for oneself and self-empowerment; similar to Perry’s previous singles “Firework” and “Wide Awake”. Upon release, “Roar” debuted at number 84 on the United States’ Billboard Hot 100 chart; it eventually peaked at number one and spent nine non-consecutive weeks atop the Hot 100. The song debuted in New Zealand where it became Perry’s fourth consecutive number one single; it also became her sixth single to top the US Mainstream Top 40 radio airplay chart.
“The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” by Ylvis
The Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis caused a global sensation with their music video “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?).” The stop-motion animation and catchy tune struck a chord with viewers, and the video quickly went viral. The song became a top-ten hit in several countries and even reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Conclusion
We’ve reached the end of 2013, and it’s been an eventful year in pop music. We’ve seen the rise of new stars like Miley Cyrus and Imagine Dragons, the return of Justin Timberlake, and the continued domination of Rihanna.
It’s been a great year for pop music, and we’ve compiled our list of the best songs of the year. From catchy tunes to emotional ballads, these are the songs that have defined 2013.
1. “Roar” by Katy Perry
2. “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell
3. “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams
4. “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake
5. “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons
6. “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus
7. “just give me a reason” by P!nk featuring Nate Ruess
8. “Come & Get It” by Selena Gomez
9. “Diamonds” by Rihanna
10.”Heart Attack” by Demi Lovato
