11 Best Pop Songs of 2018 – Most Popular Songs
The Most Popular Songs 2018 to Listen To
The best pop songs of 2018 are fun and catchy, with a charming appeal that resonates with a wider audience. Whether you’re loving Sia or just can’t get enough of Bruno, we’ve got the best pop songs for you.
The list we’ve created contains a variety of unique songs, which have been released in the first six months of 2018.
1. Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey – “The Middle”
The catchy pop-dance song “The Middle” produced by Russian–German DJ Zedd, together with the musical duo Grey and Maren Morris, was released on 23 January 2018.
The single was described as an unlikely combination of ’90s pop and modern country music.
2. David Guetta & Sia – “Flames”
Launched on 22nd March, the stirring collaboration between the French DJ David Guetta and Australian singer Sia, the anthem “Flames,” it’s far more than the fans could expect from the phenomenal duo.
3. Justin Timberlake – “Filthy”
The track “Filthy” is a combination between pop and electro-funk, which was launched on 5th January 2018, as the lead single for Justin Timberlake’s fifth album “Man of the Wood.”
On the US Billboard Hot100 chart, “Filthy” debuted at #9, becoming Justin’s 18th single in top 10.
4. Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left To Cry”
“No Tears Left To Cry?” was released on 20 April as the lead single for AriGrande’s upcoming fourth album “Sweetener.”
Ariana Grande-Butera’s record debuted at No.3 on Hot 100 and became Grande’s ninth single to reach the top 10.
5. Rudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Dan Caplen & Macklemore – “These Days”
After the refreshing-collaboration “These Days,” spent a record-tying of seven weeks ar #2, on 30 March, it became Rudimental’s third UK #1 single.
And, it made Jess Glynne the British female with the most UK chart-toppers in history.
6. Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)”
On 4th January, the appealing remix of Bruno Mars’s track “Finesse” featuring the Bronx based-rapper Cardi B, debuted at no. 35 on Hot 100.
7. Charlie Puth feat. Kehlani – “Done For Me”
Charlie Puth’s rousing pop ballad “Done for Me” feat. Kehlani, was released on 15th March, as the third single from his second album, Voicenotes.
Hugh McIntyre from Forbes describes the song as “a slightly soulful, but still primarily poppy affair.”
8. Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – “One Kiss”
The “One Kiss” track reached #1 on the UK Single chart, remaining there for 8 consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running #1 by a lead female artist in the UK this decade.
And is also the 2nd longest-running number one of the century by a female artist behind Rihanna’s “Umbrella.”
9. Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood”
Shawn’s pop-rock record “In My Blood” was launched on 22nd March 2018, as the lead single from his self-titled album.
On the Canadian Hot 100, the song became Mendes’ fifth top 10 in his home country.
10. Anne-Marie & Marshmello – “Friends”
The Essex based-singer Anne-Marie, has coupled up with the enigmatic record producer Marshmello in early 2018 for the single “Friends” which was released on 9 February.
The song talks about Anne putting a mate of hers in the Friends Zone.
11. Dua Lipa – “IDGA”
“IDGAF” stands for “I don’t give a fuck” and the name of Dua Lupa’s new single, which was released on 12 January.
Dua Lipa’s hit single reached number-one on the Irish Singles Chart and third on the UK Singles Chart.
