Top 10 Best songs of 2016

 A lot of people think that 2016 was a garbage year for music. I personally disagree. While the songs in 2016 weren't great, 2016 was amazing compared to the garbage fires that were 2018 and 2014. So let's get into the best of what 2016 had to offer.

10. 

And the award for most overhated song of 2016 goes to...

Work by Rihanna and Drake

While I disagree with Ducky about I Fall Apart, I agree with him about this song. Work isn't great, but it's a decent, relaxing catchy song. And while most of Rhianna's lyrics are intelligible at least they're not toxic, racist, sexist, or Lucid Dreams levels of immature angst. As for Drake, he does a decent job too. His flow is decent, energetic, and fine. I can understand the hate (hell, it's only #10), but I personally think Work is alright. 

9.

 Mike Posner.

I Took A Pill in Ibiza (Remix) by Mike Posner

I Took a Pill in Ibiza (Remix) is a weird as hell song, but it's really cool too. Firstly, let's talk about that paper mache face. That face is perfect. It's an amazing combination of creepy and derpy, that manages to be both unsettling and symbolic. The song itself is also good. The beat is very bizzare, catchy, and unsettling, but comforting at the same time, giving the song a very distinct feel. Also, I love the techno beat. it's incredibly catchy and soothing, and makes the song feel distinct. But what really makes this song great are the lyrics. Like Hey Ya! this is a song that hides it's sad undertones with a nice poppy beat. The song is basically about Posner dealing with the life of being a celebrity in a really bad way. Except unlike Hey Look Ma I Made It, the song frames him as having a crisis of having to deal with the loneliness and boredom of being on top, as well as being an obscure nobody. So yeah, deep and meaningful, nice sound, and cool imagery. Thumbs up from me.

8. 

I have no feeling whatsoever on Twenty One Pilots. I've heard some of their songs like Stressed Out and Heathens, and while not terrible, they didn't leave that much of an impression on me. So why am I talking about them? Because of this:

Ride by Twenty One Pilots

Dear god is Ride an amazing song. Let's start with the production. Ride's production is absolutely amazing. The reggae beat, combined with the funky melody make this an absolute piece of musical bliss that I can't listen to without bopping my head. The lyrics are also very interesting, the singing is good, and it's a very cool song. I may not be that much of a TOPer, but Ride is absolutely fantastic.

7.

Well, this entry is going to piss a lot of people off.

Me Too by Meghan Trainor 

Yes. I put this song on my best list. Let the hate comments fly. Now, before I start talking about my feelings on this song, I'm going to talk about my feelings on the woman who made it, Meghan Trainor. Because this is the first time she's appeared on this blog, and it won't be the last. Meghan Trainor songs are essentially the junk food of music. Not good for you in the slightest, has no nutritional value, some of it tastes disgusting, but others are a fun, delicious distraction. And Me Too is one of the latter. I can understand people hating Me Too, but every time I listen to it, I just want to jam. Unlike 7 Years, I can't see Meghan as a narcissist in this song. I see her as a fun, confident woman, who's proud to be herself. But really, this song appeals to me because it's stupid and fun as hell. I fully admit that it's a stupid, ridiculous song, but it is so much fun. The lyrics are dumb and silly, Meghan is just ridiculous, and it's catchy as hell. It's basically the female version of Body Like A Backroad: stupid as hell, I get the hate, but I enjoy it way too much for it to be considered bad in my books.

6.

For those of you upset that I like Me Too, and dislike Truth Hurts, at least we can agree on one thing: Good As Hell is just that.

Good As Hell by Lizzo

This song succeeds where Truth Hurts fails. The rhythm is fantastic, Lizzo sounds great, but most importantly, it's actually feminist. The problem with modern feminism is that it's confused with misandry. And that's the core of why Truth Hurts fails as a feminist anthem: it spends its runtime dunking on men. Good As Hell on the other hand, spends it's time telling the person listening "You are an awesome person. If your man doesn't love you, leave him. You aren't defined by a man."

Now, granted, I am a man, so maybe I'm not the right person to talk about feminism. But from what I can tell, feminism is bringing both sides together, not one side bullying another. And that's what makes Good As Hell such a great song. Unlike Truth Hurts, it's a perfect example of how to make a feminist anthem. And it also helps that it sounds amazing

5. 

Don't Mind by Kent Jones is a guilty pleasure. Sure, it's stupid and dumb, but it is such a catchy, rhythmic as hell song. But why am I talking about it? Well....

Don't Mind (Remix) by Kent Jones, Pitbull, Lil Wayne, and DJ Khaled

Like my #9 entry, this is a remix that improves heavily on the original. It combines the catchy as hell, but stupid original, with Pitbull and Lil Wayne. While I'm not a Lil Wayne fan, he actually doesn't sound that bad in this. Not great, but he's alright. But let's get to the real reason this song is on here: Pitbull. Like I said in my review of Back In Time, I really like Pitbull. He's the kind of guy that would step in dog poop, and just go about his day like normal, even if people were laughing and making fun of him. And like with Back In Time, he absolutely kills it here. His charisma blends perfectly into the silly rythm of the song. So yeah, even if you don't like the original, check this remix out. But if you don't like the original or Pitbull, then this song will do nothing for you.

4. 

Cool by The Jonas Brothers sucks. But I can kind of see the ironic appeal in it. Seeing someone try and fail to be cool can be enjoyable. And my #4 pick has that exact same appeal.

Play That Song by Train

I've heard people criticize this song as a song where a guy continually pesters a DJ into playing his girlfriend's favorite song. And while that may be true, Play That Song is really good. It's just such an enjoyable, happy song, and unlike the Jonas Brothers in Cool, Pat Monahan is enjoyably lame in this. He's just being a fun little kid, dancing around, singing a merry tune. And sure, the song this song samples "Heart and Soul" is one of the most cliche songs in existence. But at least this song does that sample justice. Play That Song is definitely a song worth replaying. 

3. 

Hello again, Lil' Yachty.

Broccoli by DRAM and Lil Yachty.

Yes, the columbine line is weird and distasteful, but aside from that, Broccoli is an alright song. It's very fun, upbeat, and silly, both singers are great, and the music video is weird and cool. Admittedly, some of the lyrics are not good, but this song is still alright in my books. Like Party Rock Anthem and Hangover, Broccoli is the kind of song you turn on when you want something brainless, stupid, and fun.

2. 

While this song is really good, it's the lyric video that semented it at my #2 spot.

Cheap Thrills by Sia and Sean Paul

This lyric video is straight up genius. Not only does it do a good job capturing the tone and feel of a 1950s dance show, but it clashes brilliantly with the song itself. It also does a really good job of capturing the 1950s aesthetic, and it's really cool. Also, both singers are great. Sia is really good, and Sean Paul sounds really good. A lot of people think he sounds bad on this song, but I think he sounds fine. Also, the Male and Female Sias are really cool. They're incredibly cool, bizzare, and weird. And the blackness of their face reminds me of Todd In The Shadows. So, yeah. Good song, great lyric video, fantastic all around.

And now, the Honorable Mentions

Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake

A happy, fun song, that just wants to have fun. Screw the haters.

In the Arms of A Stranger by Mike Posner

Remember in ITAPII, when there was an echoey song that was playing while Mike was getting high? That was this. And if it wasn't for  ITAPII, this song would've been on the list, because it is an absolute banger. Consider it the honorary #11.

This Is What You Came For by Rihanna and Calvin Harris

Kinda catchy, but not the best team up between Rihanna and Calvin Harris

Cake by The Ocean by DNCE

People seem to either love or hate this song. Personally, I think it's ok. It's catchy, silly, fun, and interesting. 

Gold Cover by Pentatonix

I'll go over my thoughts on Kiiara's Gold in my worst list, but regardless of your feelings on the original this cover is fantastic, and reminds me of The Bobs. Pentatonix is a really cool band.

Get Over It by RAT BOY

Charismatic, fun, cool, catchy, and charming. RAT BOY is quickly becoming one of my new favorite bands.

Riot by XXXTENTACION

Congrats, XXXTENTACION. You finally made a song that I like. Still doesn't make up for SAD!, though.

All In My Head (Flex) by Fifth Harmony and Fetty Wap

A catchy, funky song with good singing, that really should've been a bigger hit. The only problem is that the music video tries way too hard to be sexy. I mean, I'm not watching porn. I'm listening to a song. Tone it down a bit, Fifth Harmony.

Love On The Brain by Rihanna

This song is absolutely amazing.

Seagulls (Stop It Now), Bushes Of Love, and Not The Future by Bad Lip Reading

3 Bad Lip Reading songs that are hilarious and sound fantastic.

The Sound by The 1975

The fact that I didn't know about this song until watching Todd In The Shadow's best songs of 2016 list is honestly astounding. Because this song is fantastic. Screw you Billboard for not making this song a hit.

Hello Friday by Flo Rida and Jason Derulo

Fun as hell.

Starboy by The Weeknd and Daft Punk

The lyrics are meaningless, but it's funky as hell. 

Adventure Of A Lifetime by Coldplay

A funky, cool, poppy song with a weird as hell music video

On my Own (lofi) by Tessa Violet

Cool, relaxing, and nice singing. Another good song from Tessa Violet.

Sucker for Pain by Lil Wayne, Logic, Imagine Dragons, Ty Dolla $ign, X Ambassadors, and Wiz Khalifa

This song is way too good to be associated with a movie as bad as Suicide Squad.

STFU by Pink Guy

The happy-sounding rhythm of this song combined with the incredibly mean lyrics combine to make this an incredibly funny, nice sounding song, that says what a lot of us want to say sometimes.

Don't Mind by Kent Jones

As I said in my #5 entry, this song is a guilty pleasure. It's not good, but it's catchy as hell, and really stupid.

And now, onto #1.

1.

Bruno Mars, never stop being awesome.

24K Magic by Bruno Mars

I mean what else could've been #1? Like Psycho and Perfect, 24K Magic is a song that perfectly encapsulates everything that makes its artist great, and makes an absolutely amazing song out of it. It's charismatic as hell, enjoyably catchy, fun, amazing, and is easily the best song of Bruno Mars' career. People seem to think that this song is an inferior version of Uptown Funk, but I think it's the opposite. Not that Uptown Funk is bad, but 24K Magic blows it out of the water. It's fantastic, charismatic, and filled to the brim with 80's charm. If you haven't heard it yet, just play the video above, and be blown away how amazing this thing is.

Well, that's the best of 2016. What'd you think? What did you agree with? Disagree with? What's your best of 2016 list? Comment below, and make sure to follow my blog, so you can be notified whenever a new blog post. Until then, thanks for reading and make sure to come back for more! :-)