Top 10 Electronic Music Tracks of 2021
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Here are our top 10 electronic music tracks of 2021. These are the tracks that got us moving and shaking this year.
Introduction
It’s that time of year again! Time to reflect on the tracks that have gotten us through a tough year and look ahead to the music that will soundtrack our 2021. These are the top 10 electronic music tracks of 2020.
“In My Feelings” by Drake
“In My Feelings” is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his fifth studio album Scorpion (2018). The song was written by Drake, assisted by BlaqNMild. It was released to rhythmic and contemporary hit radio on July 10, 2018, as the album’s fifth single. The track samples LaShawn Daniels and Static Major’s “Say You Will (2003)”, Ashanti’s “Foolish (2002)”, and City Girls’ “Act Up (2018)”.
Drake first previewed the track on episode eleven of his Beats 1 radio show, OVO Sound Radio, on June 29, 2018. The following day, he announced that Scorpion would be released on June 29. The artwork and tracklist were released on June 27. Upon release, “In My Feelings” received critical acclaim from music critics. Commercially, it reached number one in several countries including the US, Canada and UK; as well as number two in Australia and New Zealand. In the US, the song spent ten non-consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart—surpassing Despacito (2017) for most weeks at number one for a hip hop song—and became both Drake’s first solo number-one single on the Hot 100 and lead artist on a number one single since 2013; it also led to Drake breaking several streaming records. A dance challenge called the #InMyFeelingsChallenge or #DoTheShiggy challenge went viral upon the song’s release; it consists of individuals dancing alongside a moving car to the tune of the chorus.
The accompanying music video was released on August 2, 2018. Directed by Karena Evans, it features Drake dances in various locations around New Orleans while doing the Shiggy Challenge with various people including LaLa Anthony and Phylicia Rashād. The video won Best Hip-Hop Video at the MTV Video Music Awards.
“Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott
“Sicko Mode” is a song by American rapper Travis Scott, released as the second single from his third studio album, Astroworld (2018). The song features vocals from Drake and Swae Lee. It peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became Scott’s first number-one single in the US as a lead artist. Internationally, it peaked within the top ten of several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
“No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande
“No Tears Left to Cry” is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fourth studio album, Sweetener (2018). It was released by Republic Records on April 20, 2018, as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Grande, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, and its producers Max Martin and Shellback. “No Tears Left to Cry” is a trap-influenced pop and R&B song with a Roland TR-808 drum machine, house piano stabs, filtered bass and subtle strings. Lyrically, it finds Grande lamenting over a former lover but resolving to move forward.
Upon release, “No Tears Left to Cry” received acclaim from music critics, who praised its production as well as Grande’s vocal performance. The song peaked atop the charts in various countries including Australia, Canada, France, Malaysia and the United Kingdom; furthermore, it became Grande’s first number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. Accompanied by a vertical video directed by Dave Meyers, the official music video for “No Tears Left to Cry” was released on April 27, 2018. The clip features Grande dancing in confined spaces such as an elevator shaft and a revolving door. To promote the track further, Grande held several impromptu dance parties in public places around New York City in May 2018; these were live-streamed on YouTube. In November 2018
“Nice for What” by Drake
“Nice for What” is a song recorded by Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on April 6, 2018, through Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records. The song was produced by Murda Beatz with additional production by Cubeatz. The song is a throwback to 1990s hip hop and features a bouncy beat and piano loop. The track samples Lauryn Hill’s 1998 song “Ex-Factor”.
“Nice for What” debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Drake’s seventh US number-one single. The song also reached number one in Canada and the top 10 in Australia, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
“God’s Plan” by Drake
“God’s Plan” by Drake is one of the top 10 electronic music tracks of 2021. The song was released in February of 2021 and has quickly become a popular choice for electronic music lovers. The track features a catchy beat and Drake’s signature flow, making it an instant hit.
“In My Feelings” by Drake
“In My Feelings” is a song recorded by Canadian recording artist Drake for his fifth studio album Scorpion (2018). It was released to rhythmic and contemporary hit radio on July 10, 2018, as the fifth single from the album. The song features additional vocals from City Girls. “In My Feelings” peaked at number two on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. The song is a trap-influenced track with elements of Chicago drill, Memphis bleeps, bounce music and Philadelphia soul. The lyrics are about Drake trying to convince a woman to have sex with him.
The song entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number six, becoming Drake’s 21st top 10 single in the United States. In Canada, “In My Feelings” debuted at number eight on the Canadian Hot 100, tying with “One Dance” as Drake’s highest-charting single in that country. The song also debuted atop of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, giving Drake his 29th number-one on that chart, which ties him with Stevie Wonder for the second most number-ones ever. “In My Feelings” also became Drake’s fifth consecutive single to peak atop of the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop airplay chart. Internationally, “In My Feelings” peaked at number two in Australia and New Zealand, making it Drake’s sixth consecutive top-ten single in both countries; as well as peaking inside the top ten in several other countries including Canada, Denmark, France, Netherlands and Sweden.
“Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott
“Sicko Mode” is a song by American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on October 19, 2018, as the second single from his third studio album, Astroworld (2018). The song features additional vocals from Drake and Swae Lee. It peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Scott’s first US number-one single.
The track was nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
“No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande
In 2018, Ariana Grande returned from a lengthy hiatus with the release of her fourth studio album, “Sweetener.” The lead single from the album, “No Tears Left to Cry,” was an instant success, debuting at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming her tenth top ten single in the United States. The song was also a critical success, with many critics praised its production and Grande’s vocal performance. “No Tears Left to Cry” went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
“Nice for What” by Drake
This song was released in April 2018 and instantly became a summer anthem. It has a great mix of trap and R&B vibes that make it perfect for any party or get-together. The beat is catchy and will keep you hooked for the entire song. And, of course, Drake’s lyrics are always on point.
