10 Awesome Pop Songs You Need to Hear

Here are 10 awesome pop songs you need to hear this summer! Whether you’re looking for a new party anthem or just want to update your playlist, these tracks will definitely get you moving.

Introduction

We all have our favorite pop songs that we can’t get enough of. Whether it’s a new release or an oldie but goodie, these tunes always manage to get us moving and grooving.

Sometimes, though, it can be tough to keep up with the latest pop hits. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 10 awesome pop songs you need to hear. From dancefloor anthems to heartfelt ballads, these songs are sure to get you in the mood for some serious fun.

So what are you waiting for? Turn up the volume and enjoy!

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

“The Middle” by Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey is a song that has been on the radio non-stop since its release. The beat is catchy, the lyrics are fun, and the overall feel of the song is positive. This is a song that you need to hear if you want to feel good.

“Havana” by Camila Cabello, Young Thug, and Pharrell

“Havana” is a 2018 single by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello, featuring vocals from American rappers Young Thug and Pharrell. The song was released on August 3, 2018, and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Havana” is a catchy pop song with a summery feel, and its music video has amassed over 1 billion views on YouTube.

“No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande

“No Tears Left to Cry” is the lead single from Ariana Grande’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, Sweetener. The song was co-written by Grande, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, and its producer Max Martin. “No Tears Left to Cry” is a pop song with dance and R&B influences. The lyrics talk about finding strength after going through a tough time. The song debuted at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Grande’s ninth top ten entry on the chart.

“All the Stars” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA

“All the Stars” is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer SZA. It was released on February 9, 2018 as the lead single from the soundtrack album Black Panther: The Album. The song peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The song was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards.

“IDGAF” by Dua Lipa

“IDGAF” is a song by English singer Dua Lipa from her eponymous debut studio album (2017). It was released on 18 January 2018 as the seventh single from the album. The song was written by Lipa, Alessia Caracciolo, Caroline Ailin, Jon Levine and Emily Warren, and produced by Levine. “IDGAF” is a mid-tempo pop song with elements of tropical house. The lyrics see Lipa unapologetically singing about a former lover she does not care for anymore.

Upon its release, “IDGAF” received acclaim from music critics, who praised Lipa’s vocal performance and the song’s production. Commercially, the single peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100. An accompanying music video for “IDGAF” was directed by Henry Scholfield, and depicts Lipa in various settings including a beach party, a beauty pageant and a Theranos-esque medical facility. Since its release, the video has amassed over 1 billion views on YouTube.

“One Kiss” by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa

“One Kiss” is a song by Scottish producer Calvin Harris and English singer Dua Lipa. It was released on 6 April 2018 as the lead 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. It was also a commercial success in several other countries, reaching number one in Belgium, as well as the top five in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland and the United States.

“No Excuses” by Meghan Trainor

“No Excuses” is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor for her third major-label studio album, Treat Myself (2019). The song was released to radio on March 5, 2019, as the album’s second single. “No Excuses” is a midtempo pop song with influences of old-school R&B. The lyrics discuss female empowerment and—according to Trainor—can be taken as a “meta” commentary on the double standards that exist in the music industry. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its throwback sound and empowering message. Commercially, “No Excuses” reached the top 20 in Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Malaysia, Portugal, Slovakia and South Africa. In the United States, it became Trainor’s sixth top-twenty single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The accompanying music video for “No Excuses” was directed by Phil Pinto and premiered on March 1, 2019. It features Trainor and a group of female friends dancing around Los Angeles in crop tops and thong jeans; critics called it empowering and found its position as a celebration of women’s bodies to be significant given Trainor’s past public struggles with body image.

“All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow

“All I Wanna Do” is a song performed by American artist Sheryl Crow. The song was written by Crow, David Baerwald, Kevin Gilbert, Bill Bottrell and Wyn Cooper. It was released in September 1994 as the lead single from her debut album Tuesday Night Music Club. The song uses elements of pop, rock and country music. “All I Wanna Do” was a commercial success, becoming Crow’s first and only number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The song has been covered by a number of artists, including British girl group Spice Girls and American singer Gwen Stefani. Stefani’s version peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it her highest-charting single in the United States at the time.

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

“I Like It” is a song recorded by American rapper Cardi B, Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, and Colombian singer J Balvin for Cardi B’s debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy (2018). It was released by Atlantic Records as the fourth single from the album on May 25, 2018. The song was written by Jess Jackson, Dave Jackson,Invasion Of Privacy’s producer J. White Did It, Cardi B, Balvin and Bunny. The Latin trap-influenced song contains a sample of Pete Rodriguez’s 1967 single “I Like It Like That”.

The song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In doing so, it became both Cardi B’s and J Balvin’s first number-two entry on the chart, as well as Bad Bunny’s first top-ten entry in the United States. In Canada, “I Like It” peaked at number four on the Canadian Hot 100. Internationally, “I Like It” peaked at number one in Denmark and New Zealand; it also reached number two in Australia and the United Kingdom.