2016 has been an intense year of ups and downs and “realizing things”, but what has been with all of us along the ride is music. The following list is a compilation of the 20 songs new in 2016 that have extremely high view ratings on YouTube as well as ranking in the most downloaded category on officialcharts.com. So, as the year comes to a close, please remember that there is good in the world. Turn your volume up and live on!
1. Closer ft. Halsey- The Chainsmokers
Probably the most played song in 2016, yet you never changed the radio station when it came on.
2. This Is What You Came For ft. Rihanna- Calvin Harris
No, 2016, this year was definitely not what we came for. 2017, do better.
3. Treat You Better- Shawn Mendes
Thanks 2017.
4. PILLOWTALK- ZAYN
This song was the reminder that Zayn is no longer in One Direction.
5. Work From Home ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Fifth Harmony
The song you listened to when you couldn’t work up the motivation to do your homework.
6. i hate u i love u ft. olivia o’brien- gnash
Yet again, another repetitive and catchy song that you did not change the station for.
7. Heathens- twenty one pilots
You’re all heathens.
8. I Took A Pill In Ibiza- Mike Posner
You don’t even know where Ibiza is, but this song makes you feel like you’ve been there.
9. Starboy ft. Daft Punk- The Weekend
The song that makes you want to wear tight black leather.
10. Juju on That Beat (TZ Anthem)- Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall
The song that started a new dance phase for this year.
11. Hymn For the Weekend- Coldplay
More like hymn for the year.
12. One Dance ft. Kyla & Wizkid- Drake
Just one dance.
13. Sorry- Beyoncé
Slay yoncé.
14. Don’t Let Me Down ft. Daya- The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers were quite busy this year with this being yet another hit by them.
15. Cold Water ft. Justin Bieber & MØ- Major Lazer
It’s good to know that everyone struggles sometimes.
16. Side to Side ft. Nicki Minaj- Ariana Grande
The gym anthem of the year.
17. Work ft. Drake- Rihanna
Another song you listened to when you weren’t being productive.
18. Perfect Strangers ft. JP Cooper- Jonas Blue
Embrace the new people in your life.
19. Cheap Thrills ft. Sean Paul- Sia
Even when you’re broke, you can still have fun.
20. 24K Magic- Bruno Mars
Hopefully this song will set the tone to bring us into 2017.
I highly recommend playing this playlist at your New Year’s Eve party for a sentimental way to say goodbye to the old and welcome in the new. I wish you luck in 2017!