The Best Pop Music Songs of 2022
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We’ve rounded up the best pop songs of the year so far, including hits from Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and more.
Introduction
This is a list of the best pop songs of 2022. These are the catchiest, most earworm-y tunes that will be stuck in your head all year long. From Billie Eilish to Justin Bieber, here are the biggest hits of the year.
The Best Pop Songs of 2022
“No Time to Die” by Billie Eilish
“No Time to Die” is a song recorded by American singer Billie Eilish. It was released on February 14, 2020, as the lead single from the upcoming 25th James Bond film of the same name. The song was written by Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell, who also produced it. musically, “No Time to Die” is a mid-tempo synth-pop and electropop ballad with trap elements, accompanied by a piano and guitar. Lyrically, it talks about life and death with bond references.
“No Time to Die” received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its production and Eilish’s vocals. The song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Eilish’s fourth top-ten single in the country. Elsewhere, it peaked at number one in Scotland and Slovakia, while also reaching the top five in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Lebanon, New Zealand, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland. In May 2020, the song received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 93rd Academy Awards but lost to “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman.
“Havana” by Camila Cabello
“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 upcoming debut studio album, The Hurting. The Healing. The Loving.
“Havana” is a smooth pop and R&B track with lyrics that center around Cabello’s Cuban roots. The song debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cabello’s highest-charting solo single in the country. It also peaked at number one on the US Mainstream Top 40 and Rhythmic radio charts. Internationally, “Havana” topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Mexico, New Zealand and Sweden, and peaked within the top ten in over twenty countries including the United Kingdom and United States.
The song has been certified multi-platinum in a number of countries including the US, UK, Canada and Australia. In 2018, “Havana” received several nominations including Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran
“Shape of You” is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released as a digital download on 6 January 2017 as one of the lead singles from his third studio album, รท (2017). The song reached number one in several countries, including the UK, Australia and the US.
“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi
“Despacito” is a song by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee from the album Vida. The song was released in 2017 and became a worldwide hit, topping the charts in many countries, including the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The song has been described as a “catchy yet simple love song” with a ” Latino-infused beat”.
“I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” by Zayn Malik
“I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” is a song recorded by English singer Zayn Malik and American singer Taylor Swift for the 2017 film Fifty Shades Darker. It was released to digital retailers on December 9, 2016, as the lead single from its soundtrack album. “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” peaked at number one in Denmark and number three in both Australia and New Zealand.
Conclusion
To conclude, the best pop songs of 2022 will be a mix of old and new, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. The list is sure to include a mix of familiar faces and fresh talent, with a healthy dose of nostalgia thrown in for good measure. So don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing along to a few of these tunes in the months and years to come.
