50.
Lil Nas X:

“Old Town Road (Remix)”

The longest number 1 song of all time deserves a nod. Old Town Road was that rare gem that appealed to all age groups and couldn’t be shut off to save anyone’s life. The remix features Billy Ray Cyrus, Young Thug, and none other than Mason Ramsey to further capitalize on its meme status.

When should you listen?
With your cousin who plays Fortnite.

Listen: Lil Nas X, “Old Town Road (Remix)”

49.
Young M.A:

“BIG”

Young M.A has mastered the freestyle tracks. Spitting nonstop for over 3 minutes, the female rap star casually flexes bagging hoes, getting money, and rocking the biggest drip. Young M.A doesn’t rewrite the formula but shows that she doesn’t need to either.

When should you listen?
While eating takis and sippin’ henny.

Listen: Young M.A, “BIG”

48.
Young Nudy & Pi’erre Bourne (ft. 21 Savage):

“Mister”

A family reunion, 21 savage and his cousin Young Nudy join forces for the Pi’erre produced “Mister.” The flows are impeccable and Nudy proves why he’s the artist to watch for next year. “Mister”

When should you listen?
The family reunion.

Listen: Young Nudy & Pi’erre Bourne (ft. 21 Savage), “Mister”

47.
Lil Skies:

“I”

The first track to his album, Lil Skies opens up about previous experiences with love and other struggles he deals with. Skies delivers a calm, catchy chorus while maintaining a serious inflection that allows you to feel his pain.

When should you listen?
Writing in your diary.

Listen: Lil Skies, “I”

46.
Rick Ross (ft. DeJ Loaf):

“White Lines”

A simple track about snorting lines, the track’s greatness comes in its delivery. DeJ Loaf’s background vocals compliment the production, and Ross brings his famous deep voice that makes any track sound exquisite.

When should you listen?
Top floor at the Ritz-Carlton.

Listen: Rick Ross (ft. DeJ Loaf), “White Lines”

45.
Pusha T (ft. Ms. Lauryn Hill):

“Coming Home”

An inspirational cut between King Push and Ms. Lauryn Hill, “Coming Home” explores how love can conquer anything. With production handled by Kanye West, Pusha T continues to show the chemistry is flawless.

When should you listen?
Driving through the neighborhood.

Listen: Pusha T (ft. Ms. Lauryn Hill), “Coming Home”

44.
Megan Thee Stallion (ft. Nicki Minaj):

“Hot Girl Summer”

Capitalizing on her iconic phrase “Hot Girl Summer,” Megan taps Ty Dolla $ign and Nicki Minaj for one of the hottest records of the year. Megan shows why she ruled 2019 while Nicki proves she’s still the GOAT, and Ty Dolla $ign provides his classic, smooth vocals.

When should you listen?
A ratchet pool party.

Listen: Megan Thee Stallion (ft. Nicki Minaj), “Hot Girl Summer”

43.
John Mayer:

“Carry Me Away”

A soft, whimsical tune, John Mayer returns briefly in 2019 with a catchy track that captures the feeling of a summer breeze. Longing for a new love interest, John hopes that his summer of boredom will soon take an interesting switch.

When should you listen?
A grassy field on a summer afternoon.

Listen: John Mayer, “Carry Me Away”

42.
Gunna (ft. Young Thug):

“3 Headed Snake”

Gunna and Young Thug collaborations are guaranteed to hit. “3 Headed Snake” is no exception as the two trade verses over booming production from Wheezy while rapping about starting the drip.

When should you listen?
Leaving the Vlone store.

Listen: Gunna (ft. Young Thug), “3 Headed Snake”

41.
Lil Mosey (ft. Chris Brown):

“G Walk”

One of the catchiest songs of 2019, “G Walk” finds Lil Mosey and Chris Brown casually flexing their lavish lifestyles. At just over 2 minutes, this song will make the listener run it back just as soon as it’s finished.

When should you listen?
The tailgates.

Listen: Lil Mosey (ft. Chris Brown), “G Walk”

40.
YBN Cordae (ft. Chance the Rapper):

“Bad Idea”

A feel good track that makes the heart warm, “Bad Idea” discusses the ups and downs of life over a smooth instrumental. Cordae and Chance showcase their undeniable chemistry, reminding listeners that everything will be alright.

When should you listen?
Leaving home for new adventures.

Listen: YBN Cordae (ft. Chance the Rapper), “Bad Idea”

39.
Doja Cat:

“Juicy”

One of the sexiest songs of the year, “Juicy” finds Doja Cat expressing her confidence and body positivity over a pop-trap instrumental. Doja Cat uses her creative wordplay to make the song refreshing and fun.

When should you listen?
Getting ready in the morning.

Listen: Doja Cat, “Juicy”

38.
Polo G (ft. Lil Tjay):

“Pop Out”

The breakout single from Chicago rapper Polo G, “Pop Out” is a melodic banger that showcases his quiet confidence on the mic. Lil Tjay adds for a nice feature halfway through the song and contributes to a different energy to the track.

When should you listen?
The street basketball speaker.

Listen: Polo G (ft. Lil Tjay), “Pop Out”

37.
Denzel Curry:

“RICKY”

Named after his father, “RICKY” is a thumping single that finds Denzel Curry rapping about lessons his parents told him as a kid. Growing up in Carol City, Denzel Curry provides a unique perspective that has shaped him to be the artist he is today.

When should you listen?
After your parents scold you.

Listen: Denzel Curry, “RICKY”

36.
Jaden Smith (ft. Willow Smith):

“Summertime in Paris”

A dreamy collaboration between the Smith siblings, “Summertime in Paris” sounds like the soundtrack to a an alternate utopian universe. Willow adds beautiful vocals in the latter half of the track with themes of love and loneliness.

When should you listen?
When life feels like a dream.

Listen: Jaden Smith (ft. Willow Smith), “Summertime in Paris”

35.
Khalid:

“Intro”

The introduction to Khalid’s 2nd LP Free Spirit, “Intro” finds the R&B singer using his vocal range in new ways, crooning over a potentially destroyed relationship. However, he leaves the decision of staying together up to her, symbolizing a white flag.

When should you listen?
A sunny road trip.

Listen: Khalid, “Intro”

34.
Harry Styles:

“Cherry”

Named after his ex-girlfriend, “Cherry” is a plea to not move on to someone new. Harry Styles doesn’t wish for a second chance, instead he acknowledges how she has affected his life today and tells her to “take it as a compliment.” The track ends with a chilling voicemail from his ex during a time period in which things were golden.

When should you listen?
When life must goes on.

Listen: Harry Styles, “Cherry”

33.
Snoh Aalegra:

“Love Like That”

An extremely grown R&B track, “Love Like That” finds Snoh Aalegra attempting to interpret what type of love her relationship is. Singing about the ups and downs over a piano backed instrumental, she makes the decision that while the love may not be conventional, that’s the type of love it is.

When should you listen?
On the way to a fancy dinner date.

Listen: Snoh Aalegra, “Love Like That”

32.
Young Thug:

“Just How It Is”

The introductory track to So Much Fun, “Just How It Is” finds Young Thug taking chorus and verse duties, and the listener can surprisingly understand every word Thugger says. A spoken word about his life thus far, Thug literally tells it just how it is.

When should you listen?
In the background of a sports bar.

Listen: Young Thug, “Just How It Is”

31.
Lana Del Rey:

“The Next Best American Record"

A dreamy record that sounds like it takes place in a different era, “The Next Best American Record” finds Lana Del Rey longing for content in both her music and relationship. This track is very inspired by California and reflects the hopeless dreams people have when they move to the city of angels.

When should you listen?
Driving through Malibu.

Listen: Lana Del Rey, “The Next Best American Record"

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