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Last week, we recapped our top 20 albums of the year thus far. This week, we’re getting into the 20 best songs. Check out our picks, discover something new, and follow us on socials to let us know what we may have missed.

Notes:

The songs are listed in alpha order by artist
Selections were based on the taste of our curation and content teams
Your favorite song didn’t make the cut? Let us know on Twitter @Audiomack.

Armani White — “Billie Eilish”

West Philly native Armani White said: “Bitch I’m stylish / Glock tucked big t-shirt, Billie Eilish” and the banger Gods said “Amen.”

Bad Bunny — “Moscow Mule”

Bad Bunny opened one of the best albums of 2022 with a song named after one of the best drinks. Instant favorite.

Black Sherif — “Kwaku the Traveller”

Ghanaian superstar Black Sherif released one of the biggest songs on Audiomack this year. This ruthless and pained hustle tune will ensure no one forgets Sherif’s name.

Bree Runway — “Somebody Like You”

At the intersection of pop and rap ascendance is the UK’s Bree Runway. “Somebody Like You” sees the artist take a swing at big pop choruses and hit a home run.

Coi Leray & Nicki Minaj — “Blick Blick”

Coi Leray secured the Nicki Minaj co-sign on “Blick Blick.” A rowdy single from Coi’s debut album, this song recalls her confident breakout song “Huddy.”

Flume & LAUREL — “I Can’t Tell”

Australian superproducer Flume returned with third album Palaces earlier this year. “I Can’t Tell” with LAUREL plays out like an entire festival in your headphones.

Future feat. Drake — “WAIT FOR U”

Future released his ninth studio album this year, sounding fresh as ever. On “WAIT FOR U,” the maestro of toxicity sampled Tems’ heavenly voice and got Drake to lend a guest verse.

Gunna feat. Young Thug — “Pushin P”

With “Pushin P,” Gunna took over the discourse for what felt like eons. The Atlanta rapper’s ability to capture our attention remains untouchable, especially when he teams up with Thug. Free YSL.

Karol G — “PROVENZA”

One of the best things about Karol G is how her singles feel like soundtracks to the start of a cross-country road trip. The Colombian pop singer’s “PROVENZA” feels like the main character montage of a summer flick.

Kelvyn Boy — “Down Flat”

After a pair of celebrated projects in 2019 and 2020, and some strong singles in 2021, Ghana’s Kelvyn Boy brings a textured twist to Afropop on “Down Flat,” produced by Nigeria’s Kulboy.

Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno — “Buga”

Kizz Daniel is a leader in the Afrobeats scene, with his fourth album Barnabas a staple in Nigerian music. “Buga” with singer Tekno is his second single of 2022, one that exemplifies the feel-good energy of Daniel’s music.

Mura Masa, Shygirl, PinkPantheress & Lil Uzi Vert — “bbycakes”

UK producer Mura Masa bends genres to his will on this frenetic song. “I feel like ‘bbycakes’ is a future-facing record,” the producer told Audiomack World. “It’s a mission statement for the vicarious and playful nature that I think popular music needs to be looking to.”

Pheelz & BNXN — “Finesse”

Superproducer Pheelz stepped into his own this year with “Finesse,” featuring BNXN. “‘Finesse’ is a vibe for all the Triibe out there that wants to live their life to the max,” Pheelz shared with Audiomack World.

Rayvanny & Zuchu — “I Miss You”

Rayvanny’s winding ballad “I Miss You” is great for crying alone, or, you know, doing something more “cool” while you listen. The Tanzanian artist taps singer-songwriter Zuchu to add an extra gut punch.

Skeng — “London”

Every Skeng song gives us a taste of Jamaican street life and “London,” though set across the pond, is no different. After a series of 2021 hits and a Bless The Yaad feature, Skeng’s transitioning from newcomer to mainstay.

Skillibeng feat. F.S. — “Whap Whap”

Reggae star Skillibeng knows how to make an absolutely menacing tune. “Whap Whap” is spine-chilling and has already gotten the remix treatment with a new version including Fivio Foreign and French Montana.

Uncle Waffles feat. Sino Msolo & Boibizza — “Tanzania”

Uncle Waffles is putting on for the South African music scene with her electronic mixes. Six-minute epic “Tanzania” from her Red Dragon debut EP has steadily climbed charts in South Africa and cemented the DJ as more than a well-timed viral moment.

Yahritza Y Su Esencia — “Soy El Unico”

Regional Mexican music is good for the spirit. See: Yahritza Y Su Esencia’s “Soy El Unico.” The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Latin songs chart, and at No. 20 on the Hot 200, thanks to the tune’s earnest sound and a TikTok boost.

Yeat — “Poppin”

It’s Portland rapper Yeat’s “Poppin” world and we’re all just trying to catch up. His lingo and style go beyond gimmick to be their own character in his music. Is he the best rapper alive? Press play and find out.

Zinoleesky — “Rocking”

Zinoleesky makes bright Afropop that’s also somehow on demon time. February’s “Rocking” followed smash “Gone Far” and showed off the Marlians Music artist’s internal battle between letting the success—and the attention from women—go to his head and brushing it off.

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