The sun is shining, the beach is calling, and school is out: It91裸聊视频檚 time to prepare the .
Often, there91裸聊视频檚 a clear champion: In 2017, Lusi Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber91裸聊视频檚 was unavoidable. In 2019, Lil Nas X91裸聊视频檚 ubiquitous foretold future superstardom. Olivia Rodrigo91裸聊视频檚 did the same in 2021. But that91裸聊视频檚 not always the case.
Was the go-to jam of the 2022 season? Who claimed the title during the summer-that-barely-was in 2020? When all the world91裸聊视频檚 music is available on streaming platforms, can genre-loyal listeners agree on a single song of the summer?
What if they didn91裸聊视频檛 have to? Well, here are AP91裸聊视频檚 2023 song(s) of the summer predictions 91裸聊视频� and holders of each crown from past years:
Club song of the summer: by Latto ft. Cardi B
Rapper Latto91裸聊视频檚 combative, no-nonsense flow atop a hot, minimalist beat on 91裸聊视频淧ut It On Da Floor91裸聊视频� makes it a club-ready contender for song of the summer. It also doubles as a seasonal mantra: 91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 sexy dancin91裸聊视频� in the house/I feel like Britney Spears,91裸聊视频� guest Cardi B spits.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淏reak My Soul91裸聊视频� by Beyonc茅 (2022)
Song of the summer that inexplicably came out in January: by PinkPantheress, Ice Spice
The dream duo of PinkPantheress hyperpop-punk and lackadaisical rapper Ice Spice created 91裸聊视频淏oy91裸聊视频檚 a Liar PT. 291裸聊视频�, a treatise on modern dating with an undeniable hook, and a very creative pronunciation of the word 91裸聊视频淟iar.91裸聊视频� (That boy91裸聊视频檚 a 91裸聊视频� 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. Like the Capricorn it is.
Past champion: So nice, it must be mentioned twice 91裸聊视频� 91裸聊视频淒rivers License91裸聊视频� by Olivia Rodrigo (2021)
The post-ironic, TikTok-heavy, too online, micro-hit song of the summer: by That Chick Angel, Casa Di & Steve Terrell
What do you get when you take a confrontational evangelical sermon on 91裸聊视频渟lut-shaming91裸聊视频� given by a woman who calls herself Sister Candy , remix it and give it a trap beat? A hit, thanks to comedian/rapper Angel Laketa Moore and artists and .
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淏irthday Suit91裸聊视频� by Cosmo Sheldrake (2019)
Hot (divorced) girl (song of the) summer: by Miley Cyrus
Those waiting for a Texas-sized country anthem will continue to do just that, but in the meantime: 91裸聊视频淔濒辞飞别谤蝉91裸聊视频� is an 91裸聊视频�80s synth-rock for those brokenhearted 91裸聊视频� and getting over it. For Cyrus, its a song about life after divorce, but for her fans, it is a celebration in finding partnership within yourself.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淣ext Girl91裸聊视频� by Carly Pearce (2020)
Song of the summer 91裸聊视频� this week: by Kylie Minogue
Like a summer fling, Kylie Minogue91裸聊视频檚 disco heartbeat 91裸聊视频淧adam Padam91裸聊视频� is crush-worthy pop music for those who like their songs to burn bright, fast, and hard.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淲ork From Home91裸聊视频� by Fifth Harmony (2016)
Biggest song of the year, and therefore the default song of the summer: by Morgan Wallen
The reign of Morgan Wallen continues into the summer, with his country pop-rock breakup record 91裸聊视频淟ast Night91裸聊视频� dominating terrestrial radio 91裸聊视频� and, likely, the headphones of the person next to you.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淪omebody That I Used to Know91裸聊视频� by Gotye, Kimbra (2011)
Song of the summer that91裸聊视频檚 actually a cover: by Luke Combs
The takes the Tracy Chapman classic and turns it into a North Carolina campfire tune. Perfect for driving in your car, speed so fast.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淔ast Car91裸聊视频� by Jonas Blue, Dakota (2015) 91裸聊视频� or really any another cover of 91裸聊视频淔ast Car,91裸聊视频� past and present
Song for the Swifties91裸聊视频� summer: by Taylor Swift
In a phrase: Karma is my boyfriend, Karma is a god, 91裸聊视频淜补谤尘补91裸聊视频� is everywhere this season 91裸聊视频� just like Taylor Swift, as continues.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淩ed91裸聊视频� by Taylor Swift (2013)
Song for people who always live like it91裸聊视频檚 summer: by Bad Bunny
With a title like 91裸聊视频淲HERE SHE GOES,91裸聊视频� it might seem like the Puerto Rican reggaetonero was preparing to release a crossover hit recorded in English. But that91裸聊视频檚 not his style. Instead, Benito (as he91裸聊视频檚 lovingly dubbed by fans) marries the world of dembow and drill, still sung in Spanish 91裸聊视频� perfect for a late-night party or the early morning at the beach that follows.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淢i Gente91裸聊视频� by J Balvin, Willy William (2017)
Song of the summer of revenge: by SZA
reaches new levels of self-actualization in this revenge fantasy. 91裸聊视频淚 might kill my ex,91裸聊视频� she croons, a soft exorcism of her worst impulses. 91裸聊视频淣ot the best idea.91裸聊视频�
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淲here My Girls At91裸聊视频� by 702 (1999)
Song for singles ready to mingle this summer: by Eslabon Armado x Peso Pluma
Is there a greater success story than the 91裸聊视频淓lla Baila Sola91裸聊视频� from Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma? Regional Mexican music has entered the American mainstream 91裸聊视频� horns and all 91裸聊视频� and this flirty track about a woman dancing on her own is proof.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淏uy You A Drank (Shawty Snappin91裸聊视频�)91裸聊视频� by T-Pain, Yung Joc (2007)
Song of the summer romance: by Rema, Selena Gomez
The inescapable Afrobeats track from Nigerian singer Rema and pop star Selena Gomez isn91裸聊视频檛 slowing down this season. Expect to hear it at an oceanside hang and inside your local grocery store in equal measure, but mostly, playing quietly during a backyard make out session.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淚 Swear91裸聊视频� by All-4-One (1994)
Empowering song of the summer: by Lil Durk ft. J. Cole
A children91裸聊视频檚 choir, a trap beat, and an inspirational hook make 91裸聊视频淎ll My Life91裸聊视频� the feel-good track of the summer, a reminder that positive attitude is a potent medicine.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淏orn This Way91裸聊视频� by Lady Gaga (2011)
Slow burn song of the summer: by Toosii
Bangers come and go, but ballads live inside the soul. Rapper Toosii91裸聊视频檚 91裸聊视频淔avorite Song91裸聊视频� is for those hoping to have a romantic summer spent inside with a loved one.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淚f Your Girl Only Knew91裸聊视频� by Aaliyah (1996)
Song of the summer for sad girls: by Fifty Fifty
Apologies to all fans of the indie-adjacent (Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker), but the sad girl song of the summer comes courtesy the K-pop girl group Fifty Fifty. The harmonies on their lovelorn bubblegum pop song 91裸聊视频淐耻辫颈诲91裸聊视频� are sweet like candy, ripe for rolling the windows down and scream-singing along.
Past champion: 91裸聊视频淪ummertime Sadness91裸聊视频� by Lana Del Rey (2012)
