As 2018 came to a close, Spotify released the top streamed songs of the year. Here are the top 10. 

10.) Marshmello, Anne-Marie, “FRIENDS”

“FRIENDS” was released on Feb. 9 and peaked at 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. With over 621,000,000 streams, the song was nominated for Choice EDM Song at the Teen Choice awards.

9.) Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa, “One Kiss”

“One Kiss” was released on April 6 and had more than 679,000,000 streams. The song was nominated for two MTV awards, two Brit awards, two Teen Choice awards and two iHeartRadio Awards. The song was awarded the NRJ Music Award for the most streamed song. It peaked at 26 on the Billboard Hot 100.

8.) Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, “I Like It”

“I Like It” was released on May 25, and peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This song racked in over 697,000,000 streams and was nominated for record of the year at the Grammys and favorite song at the People’s Choice awards. The song was awarded the MTV Video Music Award for best song of the summer.

7.) Post Malone, “Better Now”

After its release on June 5, “Better Now” was streamed over 720,000,000 times, and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It was nominated for a Grammy for best pop solo performance and a MTV Video music award for best song of the summer.

6.) Drake, “In My Feelings”

“In My Feelings” was the song that sparked a challenge that took over the world after its release on July 10. With over 727,000,000 steams, Drake was nominated for MTV best song of the summer and NRJ music award for video of the year. The song was awarded the Soul Train Music Rhythm and Bars Award. It peaked at number one on the Billboard hot 100.

5.) Post Malone, Ty Dolla $ign, “Psycho”

“Psycho” was released on February 23, and has been streamed over 732,000,000 times since. It peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for an iHeartRadio Music Award.

4.) XXXTENTACION, “SAD!”

With over 821,000,000 streams, “SAD!” was nominated for an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, and an iHeartRadio award. The song peaked at number one after its release on March 2. XXXTENTACION brought home an American Music Award for favorite album, and a BET Hip Hop Award.

3.) Camila Cabello, “Havana”

Although “Havana” was released on Sept. 8, 2017, Cabello still managed to be in the top three most streamed songs of 2018. With over 1,123,000,000 streams, the song was nominated for three MTV Awards, a Grammy, a Billboard Music Award and an iHeartRadio Music award. The song earned three MTV Awards, three American Music Awards, a Teen Choice Award and it peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.

2.) Post Malone, 21 Savage, “rockstar”

Like “Havana,” this song was also released back in Sept. of 2017, but it still managed to hit number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and had over 1,396,000,000 streams. It was nominated for two Grammys, two American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards and an MTV Video Music award. Malone brought home a Billboard Music Award, and a MTV Video Music Award.  

1.) Drake, “God’s Plan”

After its release on Jan. 19, this song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and had over 1,170,000,000 streams. “God’s Plan” was nominated for four Grammys, six MTV Video Music Awards, and three American Music Awards. It was awarded a BET Award for video of the year, and a MuchMusic Video award best director.

As a music lover, I spend most of my time looking for new music, and this year I discovered became obsessed with so many new artists. Here are my top five songs of the year:

5.) Alec Benjamin, “If We Have Each Other”

Alec Benjamin refers to his songs as “stories”, and “If We Have Each Other” has been one of my favorite stories that he’s released. The story was written for Benjamin’s sister and it goes into detail about three of the different types of love that he has gotten to witness in his life. He is one of the few artists that can consistently get better and better with each release. Benjamin is an artist to keep your eye on because he is definitely going places in 2019.

4.) Lauv, “Getting Over You”

Lauv made a strong debut this year with the release of his first album, so it’s hard to pick just one of the songs to justify just how good the album is. In typical Lauv fashion, the song paints such a vivid picture that connects him with his audience.

3.) LANY, “I Don’t Wanna Love You Anymore”

LANY was one of my favorite bands of the year, and upon hearing their album “Malibu Nights” I knew that this song was going to be one of my favorites. The band successfully makes an upbeat, happy song while reminiscing on former heartbreak.

2.) John Mayer, “New Light”

This was Mayer’s first release since his album “The Search for Everything” which was released in April of 2017. This song is creative and genius, but I expect nothing less from Mayer. It was definitely part of my summer soundtrack, and I still listen to it on repeat.

1.) Bleachers, “Alfie’s Song (Not So Typical Love Song)”

Bleachers is the stage name for Jack Antonoff, who was a former member of the band “Fun.” “Alfie Song” has been one of my favorite songs this year, and one of my go-to Bleachers songs. Antonoff is admirable in the way that he does his own thing with his music and doesn’t stick to what’s currently looked for in a song, and that’s what really made me fall in love with his music.