Music Mix 2013: The Best Pop Hits
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Introduction
turn up the radio and get ready to sing your heart out with our ultimate pop hits playlist. Featuring all of the biggest chart toppers from the past year, this mix is guaranteed to get you on your feet and dancing in no time. So crank up the volume, strap on those dancing shoes, and let loose – it’s time to celebrate the best of pop music!
The Best Pop Hits of 2013
It’s that time of year again where we take a look back at the past twelve months and reflect on the best pop hits of the year. This year saw a wide variety of hits, from catchy one-hit wonders to massive hits that dominated the charts for weeks. Let’s take a look at some of the best pop hits of 2013.
“Get Lucky” by Daft Punk
“Get Lucky” is a song by French electronic music duo Daft Punk, featuring vocals by American singer 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. Prior to its release as a single, “Get Lucky” was previewed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 19, 2013; it was officially released on radio on April 19 and digital download on April 21. The song peaked at number one in 35 countries, becoming one of Daft Punk’s most commercially successful songs and Williams’ second song to top the US Billboard Hot 100 chart after 2005’s “Runnin’ (Lose It All)”.
“Get Lucky” won Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2014 Grammy Awards. As of July 2013, it has sold 7.3 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.
“Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke
“Blurred Lines” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Robin Thicke featuring American rapper T.I. and American singer Pharrell Williams. The song was produced by Daft Punk memberPharrell Williams and co-produced by Allen Ritter and Thicke. It was released on April 8, 2013 as the lead single from Thicke’s album of the same name (2013).
The song’s lyrics and music video have generated controversy with some accusing them of being misogynistic and promoting rape culture; while others defended the song as harmless fun. Nevertheless, “Blurred Lines” peaked at number one in at least 25 countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The single has sold more than 7 million copies in the United States alone.
“Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons
“Radioactive” is a song recorded by American rock band Imagine Dragons for their major-label debut EP Continued Silence and later on their debut studio album Night Visions, as the opening track. The song was written by Imagine Dragons, Alex da Kid, and Justin Tranter and produced by Alex da Kid. “Radioactive” originally was released on April 30, 2012 as the first single from Continued Silence.
“Radioactive” received major commercial success in many countries. In the United States, “Radioactive” peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the band’s first single to enter the top ten of the chart; it also peaked at number one on both Alternative Songs and Rock Songs, giving Imagine Dragons their first two number-one hits on those charts respectively. “Radioactive” became a sleeper hit in May 2013 after it received airplay on many radio stations; eventually peaking at number one in five countries in September 2013 including Australia, France, Greece,, New Zealand and Poland. In October 2013, “Radioactive” reached number eight in Canada for three consecutive weeks becoming their second top ten single after “It’s Time”. The song has also been certified nine times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over 9 million copies in that country alone.
“Roar” by Katy Perry
“Roar” is a song by American singer Katy Perry for her fourth studio album, Prism (2013). It was released as the lead single from the album on August 10, 2013. The song was written and produced by Max Martin, Cirkut, and Dr. Luke, with additional writing from Bonnie McKee. “Roar” is a dance-pop and power pop song with elements of arena rock and lyrics centering around standing up against bullies and taking control.
The song received generally mixed reviews from music critics; many felt that it overcomes the low quality of Prism. It also became Perry’s ninth non-consecutive number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100; tying her with Madonna and The Beatles as the artists with most number-one hits in the United States. Additionally, it topped the charts in 21 other countries including Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden.
“Wake Me Up” by Avicii
2013 was an eventful year for pop music, with a number of huge hits taking the world by storm. One of the biggest was “Wake Me Up” by Avicii, which topped charts around the globe and became one of the most iconic songs of the year.
With its catchy melody and uplifting message, “Wake Me Up” was the perfect song for summer 2013, and it quickly became a global smash hit. The song’s success was no doubt aided by its popular music video, which featured a group of friends having a wild time in Ibiza.
If you’re looking for a feel-good pop song to add to your collection, “Wake Me Up” by Avicii is definitely worth checking out.
Conclusion
After listening to and analyzing each of the songs on the list, we have come to the following conclusions:
The general consensus is that the music of 2013 was not as good as that of 2012. There were some absolute bangers (e.g. Get Lucky and Blurred Lines), but for the most part, it seems like the quality of pop music has been dipping in recent years.
There were a few artist who consistently released good music throughout the year, such as Bruno Mars, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and Taylor Swift. These artists are reliable if you’re looking for a few good songs to add to your playlist.
Pop music in 2013 was marked by a number of trends, such as the ubiquity of EDM (electronic dance music) and trap music. These genres have been growing in popularity for a few years now, and they show no signs of slowing down. Whether you like these genres or not, it’s important to be aware of their influence on pop music as a whole.
