The Top 10 Dance Songs of 2019

Here are the top 10 dance songs of 2019, sure to get you moving on the dance floor!

Introduction

We’ve rounded up the best dance songs of 2019 so far. These music tracks will get you on your feet and moving in no time. So turn up the volume, press play, and let loose!

“No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande

“No Tears Left to Cry” is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. It was released on April 20, 2018, as the lead single from her upcoming fifth studio album, Sweetener (2018). The song was written by Grande, Savan Kotecha and its producer Max Martin, with additional writing credits from Shellback and its co-producer Ilya. “No Tears Left to Cry” is a trap-influenced pop and R&B song with a staccato synth line and drumbeat. Lyrically, it discusses continuing on from sorrow and anxiety related to the Manchester Arena bombing which occurred at Grande’s concert in Manchester on May 22, 2017.

The song debuted atop the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Grande’s third number one single in the country. It also peaked at number one in Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia and Scotland; as well as topping the US Mainstream Top 40 radio airplay chart. “No Tears Left to Cry” received critical acclaim upon its release; with many praising its production and themes of hope following the Manchester bombing. The song won Best Pop Solo Performance and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. The song’s music video was directed by Dave Meyers and released on May 1st 2018; it features Grande dancing in various locations throughout New York City while paying homage to various film critics’ takes that her work is “escapist”. As of September 2020 ,the video has received over 645 million views on YouTube..

“Nice for What” by Drake

“Nice for What” is a song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake. The song was released on April 6, 2018, as the lead single from his fifth studio album, Scorpion (2018). It peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Hot 100. “Nice for What” is a trap and bounce song with a duration of three minutes and 37 seconds. The song interpolates Lauryn Hill’s 1998 recording “Ex-Factor”.

“This Is America” by Childish Gambino

Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” was one of the most talked-about songs of 2018, and for good reason. The track, which shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, is a searing commentary on race relations in America, with a music video that’s just as powerful. It’s also one of the year’s best dance tracks, with a thumping bassline and Gambino’s charismatic delivery making it impossible not to move.

“I Like It” by Cardi B, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin

“I Like It” is a song recorded by American rapper Cardi B, Jamaican reggae artiste Bad Bunny and Colombian singer J Balvin for Cardi B’s debut studio album Invasion of Privacy (2018). It was written by Belcalis Almánzar, Hector Delgado, Jeniffer Leona Ocasio, Eduardo Pabón, Miguel Pimentel, Jordan Thorpe, Jabari Manwa and its producers Boi-1da, Tainy and Invincible.[2][3] The track was released by Atlantic Records as the fourth single from the album on May 25, 2018. An uptempo hip hop and Latin trap song with a duration of three minutes and thirty-seven seconds,[4] “I Like It” features verses in English and Spanish while its chorus is entirely in Spanish.

In the United States, “I Like It” debuted at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100;[5] it later peaked at number one on the chart dated August 4, 2018,[6] becoming both Cardi B’s third consecutive US number one single as a lead artist and Bad Bunny’s first as a solo artist. As of October 2019, “I Like It” has spent 34 weeks on the Hot 100.[7] In Canada, the song peaked at number two on the Canadian Hot 100.[8] In Australia and New Zealand similarly peaked at numbers two and three on the ARIA Singles Chart[9] and New Zealand Singles Chart[10] respectively. “I Like It” also became only the third Latin trap song to peak within the top three in both countries after Ozuna’s 2017 track “Se Preparó” (which peaked at number two in both countries) and Daddy Yankee’s collaborative track with Luis Fonsi titled “Despacito”, which spent ten weeks atop both charts in 2017.

“The Middle” by Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey

“The Middle” is a song by Russian-German DJ Zedd, American country pop singer Maren Morris and American musical duo Grey. It was released on January 23, 2018, as the lead single from Zedd’s forthcoming second studio album, which was later revealed to be titled True Colors. Upon release, the song debuted at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 34 on the Canadian Hot 100. The following week it reached its peak position of number 19 on both charts.

“No Limit” by G-Eazy featuring A$AP Rocky and Cardi B

“No Limit” is a song recorded by American rapper G-Eazy, featuring guest appearances from American rappers A$AP Rocky and Cardi B. It was released to digital retailers on June 8, 2018, as the third single from G-Eazy’s third studio album, The Beautiful & Damned. The song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking G-Eazy’s first top-ten single as a lead artist and Cardi B’s fourth.

“Havana” by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug

“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 eponymous debut studio album. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and in the United Kingdom, as well as in a number of other countries.

In the United States, “Havana” became Cabello’s first solo number-one single on the Hot 100, and her fourth consecutive top 10 hit overall following her feature on Machine Gun Kelly’s “Bad Things”. In the UK, it became both Cabello’s and Young Thug’s first number one single. The song has been certified multi-platinum in a number of countries including the US, Australia and Canada.

“All the Stars” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA

“All the Stars” is a song by American rappers Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The song was released on January 4, 2018, as the lead single from the soundtrack album for the film Black Panther (2018). “All the Stars” peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song received nominations for Best Rap/Sung Performance and Record of the Year at the 61st Grammy Awards.

“IDGAF” by Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa’s “IDGAF” was one of the biggest dance hits of 2019. The song topped the dance charts and was a mainstay on radio and streaming platforms throughout the year. The song’s success is due in part to its catchy hook and Lipa’s powerful vocal performance.