Hot Hits of 2024: Lose Control, West Coast Domination & Viral Global Smashes
A transformative year in music marked by Teddy Swims's Billboard Year-End #1 Lose Control, Sabrina Carpenter's chart supremacy, Kendrick Lamar's historic cultural anthem Not Like Us, the sensational duet Die With A Smile, and viral pop sensations like APT. and Good Luck, Babe!.
The explosion of short-form virality catapulting authentic songwriting and classic pop hooks back to the pinnacle of global culture.
Hot Chart Hits of 2024
26 tracks
Espresso
Sabrina Carpenter
“Crowned the official Song of the Summer 2024 worldwide with unforgettable viral hooks.”
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Billie Eilish
“Emotional synth-pop centerpiece of HIT ME HARD AND SOFT; surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams.”
Not Like Us
Kendrick Lamar
“Instant cultural juggernaut; broke US streaming records for a rap single in 2024 and dominated the Hot 100.”
Die With A Smile
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
“Soulful retro ballad breaking 2024 streaming records across Spotify and YouTube.”
APT.
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
“Viral global phenomenon inspired by a Korean drinking game; shattered YouTube records reaching 500M views at historic speed.”
Good Luck, Babe!
Chappell Roan
“Viral synth-pop breakthrough that propelled Chappell Roan into global superstardom.”
Beautiful Things
Benson Boone
“Explosive vocal performance that topped the Billboard Global 200 and dominated streaming platforms.”
A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Shaboozey
“Spent an extraordinary 18 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, near the all-time chart record.”
Please Please Please
Sabrina Carpenter
“Jack Antonoff-produced synth-pop hit starring Barry Keoghan that gave Sabrina her first Hot 100 #1.”
Too Sweet
Hozier
“Bass-driven anthem that delivered Hozier his first-ever Billboard Hot 100 #1 single ten years after Take Me to Church.”
Lose Control
Teddy Swims
“Gritty soul-pop powerhouse ballad that steadily climbed for 32 weeks before hitting #1 on the Hot 100.”
Houdini
Eminem
“The Death of Slim Shady lead single referencing his 2002 hit Without Me with comic-book visuals.”
The Emptiness Machine
Linkin Park
“Historic comeback single debuting new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong; scored the band their first Mainstream Rock #1 in a decade.”
Dancing in the Flames
The Weeknd
“Lead single for Hurry Up Tomorrow, the finale of his iconic album trilogy.”
Taste
Sabrina Carpenter
“Campy slasher-inspired music video co-starring Jenna Ortega; third single from Short n Sweet.”
I Had Some Help
Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen
“Record-shattering country-pop anthem that debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and held the top spot for 6 weeks.”
MILLION DOLLAR BABY
Tommy Richman
“Self-released viral funk-rap sensation that debuted at #2 on the Hot 100 with massive organic streaming.”
Training Season
Dua Lipa
“Dynamic acoustic intro leading to infectious disco bassline; second single from Radical Optimism.”
Guess
Charli xcx ft. Billie Eilish
“Culmination of the global "Brat Summer" cultural movement, featuring an iconic charity underwear music video.”
Timeless
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti
“Electrifying collaboration setting the soundscape for modern trap and synthwave.”
LUNCH
Billie Eilish
“Breezy bass-heavy indie pop anthem celebrating queer joy from HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.”
Disease
Lady Gaga
“Dark, pulsating electro-pop return to Lady Gaga's signature The Fame Monster sonic roots.”
São Paulo
The Weeknd ft. Anitta
“Baile funk and dark electronic fusion debuting live at Morumbi Stadium.”
I Love You, I'm Sorry
Gracie Abrams
“Emotional acoustic crescendo ballad from The Secret of Us praised for intimate lyrical vulnerability.”
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