Yeah, yeah, we know: summer doesn’t officially start until June 21st. But that doesn’t mean we don’t already know what the song of the summer is.
It’s “Fancy,” by Iggy Azalea, one of the more interesting characters in pop music.
Let’s reminisce about the last two songs of the summer real quick: there was Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” and Psy’s “Gangnam Style.” Those songs share the same qualities: catchy choruses, unique beats and standout videos. Oh, and there was some controversy involved. (Robin Thicke got heat for some rapey lyrics, while Psy got hit with the one-hit wonder label.)
The only song that really has all of these qualities is Iggy’s tune, which just hit number one on the Billboard charts this week. (What’s Iggy’s controversy? See Macklemore.)
Coming right behind “Fancy” is another Iggy banger: “Problem,” which stars Ariana Grande.
So those are penciled in as the top two, right? Cool.
Now let’s look at what else you’re going to be listening to whenever you turn on the radio.
Here are the 14 songs of Summer 2014.
14. Wiz Khalifa “We Dem Boyz”
13. Coldplay & Avicii “A Sky Full of Stars”
12. Justin Timberlake “Not a Bad Thing”
11. K.Camp & 2 Chainz “Cut Her Off”
10. Jason Derulo & 2 Chainz “Talk Dirty”
9. John Legend “All of Me”
8. Calvin Harris “Summer”
7. Nicki Minaj “Pills N Potions”
6. Katy Perry “Birthday”
5. Lil Wayne & Drake “Believe Me”
4. Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Tyga “Loyal”
3. DJ Snake & Lil Jon “Turn Down For What”
2. Ariana Grande & Iggy Azalea “Problem”
1. Iggy Azalea & Charli XCX “Fancy”
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