Rolling Stone USA listed the top 10 songs of the first 6 months of 2023; check out
Closing the first half of 2023, the Rolling Stone US listed the biggest hits this year so far, check out the list and playlist on Spotify.
1- “Kill Bill” (remix) SZA feat. doja cat
The single became the lead of SZA’s album in 2022, however, the new remix in partnership with Doja Cat has been very successful in 2023 mainly through social networks
2- “Princess Diana” Ice Spice feat. Nicki Minaj
Ice Spice is a rapper who has gained prominence since 2021. ′′ Princes DIanda is her first feat with a big and renowned artist on. The track was successful after viralizing in trends on Tik Tok
3- “A&W”- Lana Del Rey
The 7-minute track marks the return of Lana Del Rey’s career after years without releasing new songs and performing in concerts, in 2023 Landa returned to the charts with the album *insert name of Lana’s last album
4- “Flowers” – Miley Cyrus
Probably one of the most heard songs this year. The track broke the record and 1 billion plays on Spotify in less time. “Flowers” is that song that doesn’t get out of your head and shows the empowerment of modern women.
5- “Not Strong Enough”- Boygenius
Phoebe Bridgers’ band released its debut album, with an 80s music aesthetic, “Not Strong Enough” is a great reference to the hits of the old “garage bands” and tracks like “Boys Don’t Cry”.
6- “Void” – Melanie Martinez
Telling about past lives, like a regression therapy, the track also marks Melanie’s return to the stage and her beginnings in the POP-rock milieu.
7- “OMG“ New Jeans
Hit by the K-Pop band talks about the emotions of a first love and the turmoil of feelings of the relationship when we are young.
8- “Vampires” – Rosalía feat Rauw Alejandro
Bringing some Latin music to the list, Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro’s feat treats an exotic mix of sounds and styles, with tribal drums and Rosalía’s aggressive rap.
9- ‘Bzrp Music Sessions, vol. 53’ Shakira feat Bizarrap
The track, full of double meanings, is like Shakira’s outburst to her fans after all the controversy surrounding her ex-husband Gerard Piqué’s betrayal.
10- “Calm Down” Rema feat Selena Gomez
Music released in 2022 but that had its highlight this year becoming a global phenomenon, a mix of Selena Gomez’s pop with Rema’s afrobeat.
Source: Rollingstone
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