1 as an artist (she previously went there for writing Rihanna’s “Diamonds”). With Sia! Last month we told you their remix of “Cheap Thrills” would be one to watch in July it has now ended Drake’s ten-week streak at No. Maybe it was the sound of Jamaican culture being exploited by a bunch of frauds all over the radio that brought Sean Paul back to life, but for the first time in ten years, he’s got a No. Served at a bracing but not breakneck tempo, the blend proves inarguably fresh: That’s why this love song has become as beloved as air conditioning during a summer of fire and hate. Drake does more by doing less: a few lyrics revolving around romance and relaxation, all sung in a transparent, karaoke-friendly voice, provide the core of the song, while the featured artists (Majid Jordan then, Wizkid and Kyla now) provide some measure of fire, color, and flavor in the bridge. Much like Drake’s previous hit “Just Hold On, We’re Going Home,” his “One Dance” owes its success to its simplicity. Taylor Swift has never had a Song of Summer as an artist, but, by pulling a reverse Sia, she may have just finessed one. 3, leapfrogging our June winner, Desiinger’s “Panda” (which has dropped to No. Of course, all this controversy only bolstered the song’s chart performance: “This Is What You Came For” has risen to No. What followed was a bitter tweetstorm from Harris – seemingly mortified to have everyone know the biggest pop star in the world ghostwrote his song – and Taylor ultimately dropping the psudonym. It wasn’t until a TMZ “leak” uncovered the truth that Taylor took credit for writing her ex-boyfriend’s biggest hit. An unknown co-writer named “Nils Sjoberg” raised suspicions about the origins of Calvin Harris and Rihanna’s latest bass-rattling earworm, with fans theorizing from the beginning that Nils was Swift. Rihanna, “This Is What You Came For”Īll it takes is one eye-popping headline to push a song ahead in the Song of Summer competition, and nothing pops like a Taylor Swift name-drop - even if it isn’t her actual name. Desiigner’s “Panda” won June below you’ll find July’s list and possible August contenders. The competition will conclude with a declaration of the official Song of Summer and a roundtable discussion about the three-month ride. The criteria is general ubiquity (Billboard charting, video views, airplay), quality, and seasonal appropriateness. From now through August we’ll be rounding up the biggest smashes of each month and declaring a winner and four runners-up, while also highlighting five songs to watch over the next month. We’re trying something different in our search for this year’s Song of Summer. Photo-Illustration: Maya Robinson and Photos by Getty Images
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