The Latest Pop Music of 2016

The latest pop music of 2016 is sure to get you moving! From Justin Bieber to Rihanna, there’s something for everyone. Check out our top picks and get grooving!

Introduction

Since the 1950s, pop music has been one of the most popular genres of music in the United States. Every year, new pop songs become hits on the radio and online, and 2016 was no different. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the biggest pop hits of 2016.

The Songs

We all love listening to pop music. It is one of the most popular genres of music. There are many subgenres within pop music. Some of these subgenres include synth-pop, dance-pop, power pop, and so on. The songs in this playlist are the latest pop songs of 2016. You will find a mixture of all the different subgenres of pop music in this playlist.

“Formation” – Beyoncé

“Formation” is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her sixth studio album, Lemonade (2016). The song was written by Beyoncé, Mike Will Made It, and its producers Rae Sremmurd. “Formation” was released on February 6, 2016, alongside a one-minute music video directed by Melina Matsoukas on Tidal. A shorter length music video was uploaded toBeyoncé’s YouTube account the following day; the song was then made available for digital download on February 7. On April 25, 2016, “Formation” was included as the encore of the setlist during Beyoncé’s headlining performance at Coachella, becoming the first African-American woman to headline the festival in its history.

The song discusses African-American pride and police brutality against African Americans, with references to Hurricane Katrina. “Formation” won Best Music Video and was nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards (2017).

“Work” – Rihanna ft. Drake

“Work” is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). The song featured Canadian rapper Drake, and was released as the lead single from the album on January 27, 2016 through Tidal. A separate song byPartyNextDoor entitled “Recognize”, which also featured Drake, was originally included on the album before being removed for credits purposes. “Work” peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Canadian Hot 100. The song won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group at the 47th NAACP Image Awards.

The song’s accompanying music video was directed by Tim Erem. The video featured cameos from Travis Scott, Big Sean, and Aubrey Plaza. The video received positive reviews from critics, who praised its overall aesthetic and Rihanna and Drake’s chemistry. In February 2016, “Work” became Rihanna’s 14th number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, thus tying her with Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston for the fourth most number-one singles in the chart’s history. It also served as Drake’s second number one on the Hot 100 as a lead artist.

“Sorry” – Justin Bieber

“Sorry” is a song recorded by Canadian singer Justin Bieber for his fourth studio album, Purpose (2015). The song was released on October 23, 2015, as the second single from the album. A dancehall-influenced pop and reggae song, “Sorry” contains in its instrumentation “brass, flutes and a smashing drum sound”. Vocally, Bieber runs through his ranges for nearly three octaves. Scott Schetler of PopDust noted that on “Sorry”, Bieber’s “vocals are hang the highest they’ve ever hung”. Lyrically, “Sorry” is a plea for a chance to apologize to an unidentified person.

The song was penned by Justin Bieber, Skrillex and BloodPop with additional writing from Julia Michaels. Skrillex had previously worked with Bieber on several of his previous releases. An early demo leaked online on October 14th, 2015. The song was officially released on October 23rd. Critical reception of the song was mixed; some criticized it for being too similar to other songs which utilize the same chord progression while others praised it for its danceability and production. The song became a massive commercial success, peaking at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 while simultaneously topping the charts in several other countries including Australia, Canada and New Zealand among others.

“One Dance” – Drake ft. Wizkid & Kyla

“One Dance” is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his fourth studio album, Views (2016). The song features Wizkid and Kyla. It was released to rhythmic and contemporary hit radio on April 5, 2016 as the album’s lead single. The song peaked at number one in fifteen countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In the US, “One Dance” became Drake’s first number-one single as a lead artist. The song also broke several streaming records, including becoming the first song to be streamed over one million times in a week on Spotify in the United States and the most streamed song on Spotify globally in a single day.

The Albums

2016 was a great year for pop music! We saw the release of some amazing albums that topped the charts and had everyone talking. Let’s take a look at some of the best pop albums of 2016.

“Lemonade” – Beyoncé

“Lemonade” is the sixth studio album by American singer Beyoncé, released on April 23, 2016 by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. Its title refers to the survivor’s mentality that Beyoncé adopted after enduring various hardships in her life. The album had a confidential release until its public announcement on April 18, 2016. “Lemonade” is a visual album with a conceptually continuous narrative through all 12 tracks, accompanied by music videos shot by multiple directors that combine footage of live performances with thematic imagery.

The record took influence from blues, rock, hip hop, country, and reggae while exploring southern hip hop, trap, dark pop, and alternative R&B. Upon its release, “Lemonade” debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart with 485,000 equivalent units; 355,000 of these were pure sales. It became Beyoncé’s seventh consecutive number-one album in the US and topped charts in Australia and Canada as well.

“Anti” – Rihanna

Rihanna’s eighth studio album, “Anti”, was released on January 28, 2016, through Tidal. The album was originally scheduled to be released on December 4, 2015, but was pushed back due to production delays. “Anti” is a pop, R&B and hip hop album that incorporates elements of dancehall, reggae and trap. The album features guest vocals from Justin Bieber, SZA and Travis Scott.

“Anti” debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 166,000 copies in its first week. It became Rihanna’s second US number one album and seventh consecutive top ten album in the country. The album also debuted at number one in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In the United Kingdom, “Anti” debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart with first-week sales of 61,000 copies; this became Rihanna’s ninth top ten album in the country.

“Purpose” – Justin Bieber

On his fourth studio album, Purpose, Justin Bieber collaborates with some of today’s hottest producers and songwriters, resulting in a collection of songs that are personal, reflective and inspired. The lyrics reflect on messages of hope, love and finding where you belong, with themes that will resonate with all fans, new and old. With his sleeve tattoo as the album’s artwork on standard versions, Bieber looks to the future as he returns to doing what he loves most – making music for his fans.

“Views” – Drake

“Views” is the fourth studio album by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on April 29, 2016, by Young Money Entertainment, Aspire Music Group and Cash Money Records. Recording sessions took place during 2014 to 2016, with both French Montana and Future contributing on the project.

On January 29, 2016, it was revealed that Drake’s upcoming album would be titled Views from the 6, inspired by his hometown of Toronto. The album was first hinted at in July 2014 when producers Noah “40” Shebib and Boi-1da stated that they were working on new material for an upcoming Drake album. The album’s title was officially changed to Views in February 2016. The lead single “One Dance” featuring Wizkid and Kyla peaked at number one in several countries including Canada, France and the United States, as well as topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 10 non-consecutive weeks; it also became Drake’s first number-one single as a lead artist in all three countries.

The second single “Hotline Bling” debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; this marked Drake’s highest-charting single until “One Dance”. It peaked at number one on the Hot 100 two weeks later, giving Drake his sixth overall chart topper and breaking several streaming records upon its release. “Hotline Bling” became his most streamed song on Spotify in 24 hours with over 4.7 million streams. In October 2015, a snippet of the song “Controlla” leaked online; however its official release was postponed until April 2016 due to sample clearance issues with reggae artist Beenie Man. Upon its release in April 2016, it debuted and peaked at number 86 on the Hot 100 chart due to moderate airplay and digital sales following its release as a single three weeks after the album’s release.”

Conclusion

In conclusion, the latest pop music of 2016 has been greatly influenced by a variety of genres, including Hip-Hop, R&B, Dance, and EDM. Artists such as Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Drake have continued to dominate the charts with their catchy hooks and infectious melodies. While some may say that the quality of music has declined in recent years, it is clear that there are still plenty of talented artists out there making great music.