Past champion: “Where My Girls At” by 702 (1999) “I might kill my ex,” she croons, a soft exorcism of her worst impulses. SZA’s genre-ambivalent soulful pop reaches new levels of self-actualization in this revenge fantasy. Past champion: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin, Willy William (2017) Instead, Benito (as he’s lovingly dubbed by fans) marries the world of dembow and drill, still sung in Spanish - perfect for a late-night party or the early morning at the beach that follows. With a title like “WHERE SHE GOES,” it might seem like the Puerto Rican reggaetonero Bad Bunny was preparing to release a crossover hit recorded in English. Song for people who always live like it’s summer: by Bad Bunny Past champion: “Red” by Taylor Swift (2013) In a phrase: Karma is my boyfriend, Karma is a god, “Karma” is everywhere this season … just like Taylor Swift, as her Eras Tour continues. Song for the Swifties’ summer: by Taylor Swift Past champion: “Fast Car” by Jonas Blue, Dakota (2015) - or really any another cover of “Fast Car,” past and present Perfect for driving in your car, speed so fast. The country star takes the Tracy Chapman classic and turns it into a North Carolina campfire tune. Song of the summer that’s actually a cover: by Luke Combs Past champion: “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye, Kimbra (2011) The reign of Morgan Wallen continues into the summer, with his country pop-rock breakup record “Last Night” dominating terrestrial radio - and, likely, the headphones of the person next to you. Past champion: “Work From Home” by Fifth Harmony (2016)īiggest song of the year, and therefore the default song of the summer: by Morgan Wallen Like a summer fling, Kylie Minogue’s disco heartbeat “Padam Padam” is crush-worthy pop music for those who like their songs to burn bright, fast, and hard. Song of the summer … this week: by Kylie Minogue Past champion: “Next Girl” by Carly Pearce (2020) For Cyrus, its a song about life after divorce, but for her fans, it is a celebration in finding partnership within yourself. Those waiting for a Texas-sized country anthem from Miley Cyrus will continue to do just that, but in the meantime: “Flowers” is an ’80s synth-rock for those brokenhearted - and getting over it. Hot (divorced) girl (song of the) summer: by Miley Cyrus Past champion: “Birthday Suit” by Cosmo Sheldrake (2019) What do you get when you take a confrontational evangelical sermon on “slut-shaming” given by a woman who calls herself Sister Candy on college campuses, remix it and give it a trap beat? A hit, thanks to comedian/rapper Angel Laketa Moore and artists Carl Dixon and Steve Terrell. The post-ironic, TikTok-heavy, too online, micro-hit song of the summer: by That Chick Angel, Casa Di & Steve Terrell Past champion: So nice, it must be mentioned twice - “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo (2021) 2”, a treatise on modern dating with an undeniable hook, and a very creative pronunciation of the word “Liar.” (That boy’s a … Leo?) Few songs have six-plus months worth of staying power, but few songs have challenged what a pop hook can sound like: space-y and, at times, charmingly self-effacing. The dream duo of PinkPantheress hyperpop-punk and lackadaisical rapper Ice Spice created “Boy’s a Liar PT. Song of the summer that inexplicably came out in January: by PinkPantheress, Ice Spice Past champion: “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé (2022) It also doubles as a seasonal mantra: “I’m sexy dancin’ in the house/I feel like Britney Spears,” guest Cardi B spits. Rapper Latto’s combative, no-nonsense flow atop a hot, minimalist beat on “Put It On Da Floor” makes it a club-ready contender for song of the summer. What if they didn’t have to? Well, here are AP’s 2023 song(s) of the summer predictions - and some past holders of each crown:Ĭlub song of the summer: by Latto ft. Was Harry Styles’ “As It Was” the go-to jam of the 2022 season? Who claimed the title during the summer-that-barely-was in 2020? When all the world’s music is available on streaming platforms, can genre-loyal listeners agree on a single song of the summer? Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” did the same in 2021. In 2019, Lil Nas X’s ubiquitous “Old Town Road” foretold future superstardom. Often, there’s a clear champion: In 2017, Lusi Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber’s “Despacito” was unavoidable. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz, File)(AP/Alberto Saiz)LOS ANGELES (AP) - The sun is shining, the beach is calling, and school is out: It’s time to prepare the song of the summer.
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