Top 50 Best Songs of 2025 So Far

The first half of the year has passed, here's a compiled list of the top 50 Best Songs of 2025 so far. This list draws from sources like Billboard, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and others, focusing on songs released or peaking in 2025, as per the criteria outlined in some of the references.

The songs are presented in no particular order, as many sources provided unranked lists or playlists, and I've aimed to avoid duplicates while capturing a diverse range of genres and artists. Note that some songs may have been released late in 2024 but gained significant traction in 2025, qualifying them for inclusion per Billboard’s criteria.

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HITS 2025 - Top 50 Best Songs of 2025 So Far

• Bad Bunny – "Baile Inolvidable"

A vibrant blend of salsa and modern Puerto Rican sounds from Debí Tirar Más Fotos, celebrating heritage with nostalgic lyrics and a jazzy piano solo.

• Chappell Roan – "The Giver"

A country-infused lesbian anthem with echoes of Shania Twain, showcasing Roan’s bold versatility.

• Lorde – "What Was That"

A nostalgic pop banger with introspective lyrics, marking Lorde’s return to the center of pop’s landscape.

• Haim – "Relationships"

A dreamy pop-rock track with angsty lyrics about the complexities of long-term love.

• Addison Rae – "Headphones On"

A dreamy, atmospheric pop track from her debut album, highlighting her transition from TikTok to pop stardom.

• Lana Del Rey – "Henry, Come On"

A country-leaning track with Del Rey’s signature melancholic lyricism.

• Lady Gaga – "Abracadabra"

A dark-pop banger with disco-funk stylings, elevated by Gesaffelstein’s production.

• SZA – "Scorsese Baby Daddy"

A guitar-driven track blending ‘80s rock with silky pop, featuring standout vocal moments.

• Drake & PartyNextDoor – "Nokia"

A cheeky electro-rap throwback to Hotline Bling, part of Drake’s post-beef comeback.

• Doechii – "Anxiety"

A lyrical showcase over a Gotye sample, articulating raw emotion with a playful flow.

• Lola Young – "Messy"

The UK’s biggest song of 2025 so far, an ADHD anthem with 597,000 chart units.

• Rosé & Bruno Mars – "APT."

A pop-punk party starter and the most-streamed track of 2025 with 71.58 million streams.

• Gracie Abrams – "That’s So True"

A chart-topping hit with 512,000 chart units, blending introspective pop with broad appeal.

• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – "Die With A Smile"

A collaborative pop hit with strong chart performance, landing in the UK Top 5.

• Chrystal – "The Days"

A Bolton-based singer’s breakout with 375,000 chart units, blending heartfelt songwriting with pop accessibility.

• Chappell Roan – "Good Luck, Babe!"

A fan-favorite pop track continuing its chart dominance into 2025.

• Chappell Roan – "Pink Pony Club"

A recent UK Number 1, showcasing Roan’s theatrical pop prowess.

• Alex Warren – "Ordinary"

A soulful pop hit with a choir-backed guitar riff, gaining traction after Love Is Blind.

• Kendrick Lamar & SZA – "Luther"

A tender love song that spent 13 weeks at No. 1, blending hip-hop and soul.

• Sabrina Carpenter – "Manchild"

A witty pop track questioning survival with sharp lyricism.

• Perfume Genius – "It’s a Mirror"

A swaggering rock track with emotional vulnerability, from the album Glory.

• Eslabón Armado & Macario Martínez – "Esa Noche"

A regional Mexican track with sierreño guitars and a huapango beat, exploring lost love.

• Sombr – "Undressed"

A ‘90s-inspired alt-rock revival with radio-friendly hooks from a 19-year-old prodigy.

• Cerrone & Christine – "Catching Feelings"

A disco-pop banger blending 1977 vibes with modern polish.

• Jane Remover – "JRJRJR"

An anthemic yet intimate track from Revengeseekerz, tackling identity struggles.

• Obongjayar – "Not in Surrender"

A euphoric celebration of connection with layered percussion and guitars.

• Sleep Token – "Caramel"

A multigenre suite mixing progressive metal, hip-hop, and soul, tackling fame’s pressures.

• Karol G – (Untitled, featuring Nina Sky sample)

A reggaeton track celebrating Latina confidence with a sample of “Oye Mi Canto.”

• Rema – "Baby (Is It a Crime)"

A Sade-sampling, sensual single earning nearly 3 million streams on release day.

• Bad Bunny – "DtMF"

A standout from Debí Tirar Más Fotos, reflecting Puerto Rican identity.

• Wednesday – (Untitled, from upcoming sixth album)

A rootgaze track with shoegaze and country elements, featuring MJ Lenderman.

• Jenny Hval – "To be a rose"

An electroacoustic art-pop piece from Iris Silver Mist, weaving dual narratives.

• Nourished by Time – "Max Potential"

A dizzying club anthem with maximal emotional impact.

• Marie Davidson – (Untitled, from City of Clowns)

An electroclash banger inspired by surveillance capitalism.

• Bad Bunny – "Café Con Ron"

A joyous plena track with Pleneros de la Cresta, blending traditional and modern sounds.

• Mark William Lewis – "Tomorrow Is Perfect"

A timeless folk-rock track with a six-minute acoustic lope, released on A24 Music.

• Arca – "Puta"

A cyber-dom rap track with a standout “Jejeje JE” ad-lib.

• The Beths – "Metal"

A hooky power-pop track addressing mental and physical health.

• Giveon – "Rather Be"

A soulful track with Al Green-style horns and Philly Soul strings.

• Moody Joody – "Talk Me Down"

A synth-pop track with speak-singing verses, discovered via Spotify’s algorithm.

• Tate McRae – "Sports Car"

A nostalgic yet fresh pop metaphor for love and fame from So Close To What.

• Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco – "Bluest Flame"

A boppy, Brat-esque pop track with a danceable vibe.

• Westside Gunn – "055"

A triumphant gangster rap track with a soulful Jean Johnson Singers sample.

• Oklou – "ict"

A wistful, sci-fi synth lullaby from Choke Enough.

• BabyChiefDoIt – "yeyeezytunechiweezy"

A frenetic Chicago rap track with playful synths and bold one-liners.

• Latto – "Somebody"

A smooth, Aaliyah-interpolated track showing Latto’s softer side.

• Lucy Dacus – "Best Guess"

A frisky, unhurried track with candid lyricism.

• BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman – "All the Way"

A country-rap banger with casual inevitability.

• Blondshell – "What’s Fair"

A confessional track posing questions to a late mother.

• Bon Iver – "From"

A track with intricate vocal arranging, showcasing emotional depth.

Notes

Sources: This list synthesizes insights from Billboard, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, TIME, Vulture, and posts on X, ensuring a broad representation of critical picks.

Diversity: The list spans genres like pop, hip-hop, Latin, indie, country, and electronic, reflecting the eclectic music landscape of 2025.

Eligibility: Some songs (e.g., Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!”) were released in 2024 but peaked in 2025, making them eligible per Billboard’s criteria.

Limitations: Not all sources provided full lists of 50 songs, so I’ve curated a comprehensive list by cross-referencing multiple outlets. Some track titles from albums like Wednesday’s were not specified in sources but are included based on their prominence.

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