2017 had some great music, with plenty of new releases and some albums in the pipeline from the world’s best recording artists. We all have our favorites and it’s somewhat hard to keep the list as short as it is (and a list of 80 songs is short!). It only means that 2017 was really a good year for music.
2017 had pop hits and rap tracks all around, providing audiences the world over with an eclectic mix of music to chill or dance to. There was something out there for every taste – these songs certainly left our palates hungry for more. Without further ado, here are our favorite songs of 2017 arranged in no particular order.
- “Green Light” – Lorde
- “First Day Out” – Tee Grizzley
- “DNA” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
- “T-Shirt” – Migos
- “Chained To The Rhythm” – Katy Perry feat. Skip Marley
- “One Dance” – Drake
- “XO Tour Llif3” – Lil Uzi Vert
- “Castle On The Hill” – Ed Sheeran
- “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” – Zayn & Taylor Swift
- “Galway Girl” – Ed Sheeran
- “Slip Away” – Perfume Genius
- “It Ain’t Me” – Kygo & Selena Gomez
- “Fear” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Chanel” – Frank Ocean
- “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
- “Shether” – Remy Ma
- “Human” – Rag’n’Bone Man
- “Know” – Syd
- “Do Not Disturb” – Drake
- “Lost in Your Light” – Dua Lipa feat. Miguel
- “4 AM” – 2 Chainz feat. Travis Scott
- “Portland” – Drake feat, Travis Scott and Quavo
- “Biking” – Frank Ocean feat. Jay Z and Tyler the Creator
- “Skin” – Rag’n’Bone Man
- “Gyalchester” – Drake
- “Plastic 100°C” – Sampha
- “Keep On” – Kehlani
- “Magnolia” – Playboi Carti
- “Symphony” (feat. Zara Larsson) – Clean Bandit
- “Honey” – Bryson Tiller
- “Rockabye” – Clean Bandit
- “Duckworth” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers (with Coldplay)
- “Paris” – The Chainsmokers
- “I Would Like” – Zara Larsson
- “That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
- “Love Galore” – SZA feat. Travis Scott
- “Show You the Way” – Thundercat feat. Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins
- “Met Gala” – Gucci Mane feat. Offset
- “For My People” – Joey Badass
- “Issues” – Julia Michaels
- “Big For Your Boots” – Stormzy
- “Electric” – Alina Baraz feat. Khalid
- “Draco” – Future
- “Lens” – Frank Ocean
- “Left Hollywood” – Meek Mill
- “Scared To Be Lonely” – Dua Lipa (collaboration with Martin Garrix)
- “Did You See” – J Hus
- “Peace of Mind” – Partynextdoor
- “I Feel It Coming” – The Weeknd (collaboration with Daft Punk)
- “Drowning” – A Boogie With Da Hoodie feat. Kodak Black
- “Starboy” – The Weeknd (collaboration with Daft Punk)
- “Touch” – Little Mix
- “Shining” – DJ Khaled feat. Beyonce and Jay-Z
- “Sexual” – Neiked
- Humble” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Rollin” – Calvin Harris feat. Future and Khalid
- “Use Me” – Future
- “Unforgettable” – French Montana feat. Swae Lee
- “Solo Dance” – Martin Jensen
- “Call On Me” – Starley
- “Crew” – Goldlink feat. Shy Glizzy and Brent Faiya
- “Mask Off” – Future
- “Some” – Steve Lacy
- “Meet Me in the Hallway” – Harry Styles
- “September Song” – JP Cooper
- “Chainsmoking” – Jacob Banks
- “Want You Back” – Haim
- “Tunnel Vision” – Kodak Black
- “Sacrifices” – Drake feat. 2 Chainz and Young Thug
- “Passionfruit” – Drake
- “Ciao Adios” – Anne-Marie
- “Stay” – Zedd & Alessia Cara
- “Swalla” – Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj, TY
- “Sign of the Times” – Harry Styles
- “Outlet” – Desiigner
- “Body Like a Back Road” – Sam Hunt
- “Look at Me!” – XXXTentacion
- “Say You Won’t Let Go” – James Arthur
Is your favorite on the list? Any artist or song that should have been included? Let us know!