Top House Music Songs of 2016
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A look at the top house music songs of 2016. These are the tracks that defined the sound of the year.
Introduction
The music industry has seen a lot of changes in recent years, but one genre that continues to thrive is house music. House music is a style of electronic dance music that originated in the 1980s, and it has since evolved and diversified into subgenres like deep house, tech house, and progressive house.
Despite the changing landscape of the music industry, house music has remained popular, and 2016 was no exception. Here are some of the top house music songs of the year:
The Best House Music Songs of 2016
It’s been an amazing year for house music. We’ve seen some incredible songs released, and some artists have really stepped up their game. In this article, we’re going to countdown the top 10 house music songs of 2016.
“This Is What You Came For” by Calvin Harris
Since exploding onto the scene in 2007 with his debut album, “I Created Disco,” Calvin Harris has been one of the leading figures in the world of electronic dance music (EDM). He’s released three more albums and countless singles, many of which have topped the charts in both the U.S. and his native UK. His most recent album, “Motion,” was released in 2014 and contained the hit single “This Is What You Came For.”
“This Is What You Came For” is a typical Calvin Harris track: it’s catchy, it’s danceable, and it features a guest vocalist (in this case, Rihanna). The song is built around a simple four-chord progression, but it’s the production that really makes it shine. The synth arpeggios in the chorus give the track an anthemic quality that makes it perfect for dancing or singing along at a club or party.
If you’re looking for a great house music track to add to your collection, “This Is What You Came For” is definitely worth checking out.
“Don’t Let Me Down” by The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers are an American electronic duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall. Their song “Don’t Let Me Down” was released in 2016 and peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been praised for its catchy melody and upbeat tempo.
“Work” by Rihanna
“Work” is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). The song was released as the lead single from the album on January 27, 2016. “Work” is a dancehall and hip hop track that features a minimal trap-influenced production. Lyrically, the song is about having a good time with friends at a club.
Critical reception of “Work” was positive, with many critics praising Rihanna’s vocals and the song’s catchy chorus. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Rihanna’s fourteenth number-one on the chart and making her the artist with the third most number-one singles in the history of the chart. “Work” also became Rihanna’s sixth consecutive number-one single in Australia and New Zealand, making her the first artist to achieve that feat. The song remains her only single to top the US Mainstream Top 40 chart to date.
An accompanying music video for “Work” was shot in February 2016 and released on February 22, 2016. The video was directed by Tim Erem and featured cameos from rappers Drake and Travis Scott. It won awards for Best Editing and Best Cinematography at MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2016.
“Never Forget You” by Zara Larsson
“Never Forget You” is a song recorded by Swedish singer and songwriter Zara Larsson and British singer MNEK. The song was written by Larsson, MNEK, Emeli Sandé, and Rick Nowels. It was released in the United Kingdom on 22 July 2015 as a digital download. The song peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and became both artists’ first number-one single in the UK. In the US, it peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Larsson’s highest peak in the country to date.
“I Took a Pill in Ibiza” by Mike Posner
“I Took a Pill in Ibiza” is a song by American singer and songwriter Mike Posner. It was released on February 8, 2016, as the lead single from his second studio album, At Night, Alone. (2016).
The song samples “Seaweed” by American electronic music duo Champions of Nature.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our list of the top house music songs of 2016. When it comes to house music, there are so many different sub-genres and styles that it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends. Whether you prefer deep house, tech house, or progressive house, we think you’ll agree that these tracks are some of the best of the year. Thanks for listening!
