Pop Music of 2014

Byjoseph

This article is a collaborative effort, crafted and edited by a team of dedicated professionals.

Contributors: Andranick Tanguiane, Fred Lerdahl,

Contents

A look at the top pop songs of 2014, including hits from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and John Legend.

Introduction

It’s been an eventful year in pop music, with a number of big hits and a few surprises. As we look back on the year, here are some of the songs that made 2014 memorable.

The biggest hits of 2014

There were a lot of great pop songs that came out in 2014, but these were the biggest hits of the year.

1. “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor
2. ” Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
3. “Habits (Stay High)” by Tove Lo
4. “Chandelier” by Sia
5. “Take Me to Church” by Hozier
6. “All of Me” by John Legend
7. “Turn Down for What” by DJ Snake and Lil Jon
8. “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX
9. “Dark Horse” by Katy Perry feat. Juicy J
10. “Problem” by Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea

The most popular genres of music in 2014 were pop, rock, R&B, and hip-hop/rap. In terms of individual songs, the top five were “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, “All of Me” by John Legend, “Let It Go” from the movie Frozen, “Turn Down for What” by DJ Snake and Lil Jon, and “Black Widow” by Iggy Azalea featuring Rita Ora.

In 2014, the most popular artists were Taylor Swift, Iggy Azalea, Katy Perry, Sam Smith, and One Direction. These artists dominated the charts with their catchy tunes and relatable lyrics. Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” was the anthem of the year, while Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” was a club banger. Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” was a dark and sexy hit, while Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” was a heart-wrenching ballad. One Direction’s “Drag Me Down” was an uptempo track that had everyone dancing.

The most popular songs of 2014 were a mix of pop, R&B, electronic, and hip-hop. The top song of the year was “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, followed by “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor. Other popular songs included “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea ft. Charlie XCX, “Dark Horse” by Katy Perry ft. Juicy J, and “Stay with Me” by Sam Smith.

In 2014, a number of new pop singers released their debut albums and several established pop singers released new albums. The following is a list of the year’s most popular albums, based on sales and nominations for awards.

1. “Frozen” by Idina Menzel
2. “Halo” by Beyonce
3. “X” by Ed Sheeran
4. “In the Lonely Hour” by Sam Smith
5. “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift

Conclusion

The pop music of 2014 was a blend of styles and influences from around the world. The top songs of the year reflect the changes that were taking place in the industry, as well as the growing popularity of electronic dance music and hip-hop. With so many different genres and styles represented, there was something for everyone in the pop music of 2014.

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