The 10 Best Songs of 2018 by TIME
From the conversation-sparking funk of Childish Gambino to Ariana Grande’s chart-topping self-reflection, here are the songs that stood out this year for their vulnerability, prescience and power.
Link:
http://time.com/5455058/best-songs-2018/
1. Girlfriend by Christine & The Queens (ft. Dâm-Funk)
On her album Chris, French performer Hélöise Letissier wanted to explore what it means to be -manly—“a macho man,” as she put it—while in a female body. On the dazzling, funky “Girlfriend,” she pulls it off and then some.
2. This Is America by Childish Gambino
With his musical project Childish Gambino, Donald Glover has the power to kick-start a news cycle with a single song—and top the charts too.
3. thank u, next by Ariana Grande
Few artists have been the subject of as much public scrutiny this year as Grande—so when she surprise-released “thank u, next”, fans might have expected a diss track. Instead, “thank u, next” is a highly personal song of self-love and growth that subverts all the obvious pop scripts. It allowed Grande to reframe her narrative as an artist and a woman—and crafted an anthem that celebrates gracious independence over heartbreak.
4. YEAH RIGHT by Joji
Japanese-born Joji is part of a loose collective of artists expanding Asian representation in music—and on “Yeah Right,” a slow-burning, melancholy R&B single, he effortlessly shows off his impressive range.
5. Self Care by Mac Miller
Self Care is the standout, a sinuous and introspective track that nods at his demons.
6. Ketchum, ID by boygenius
Ketchum, ID is about the trials of tour life, but it’s also an existential sigh among like minds.
7. No Place by Rüfüs Du Sol
as on “No Place.” It has the genre’s trademarks—a soaring intro, steady beat and big drop—but vocalist Tyrone Lindqvist’s understated performance is what really makes it sparkle.
8. Sucker Punch by Sigrid
Sucker Punch is a roller coaster of small movements. In speaking directly to a generation navigating the pangs of casual love, she shows her skill as one of pop’s most relatable lyricists.
9. It Runs Through Me by Tom Misch ft. De La Soul
British artist Misch is a jazz musician first, and it shows in the relaxed soul of “It Runs Through Me.” As he croons over a bossa nova beat, Misch riffs on a timeless, endlessly seductive subject: the sheer joy of music.
10. Boys by Lizzo
No one has more fun than Minneapolis rapper Lizzo, whose bold, bouncy “Boys” celebrates sexuality and self-love over a funky beat. Lizzo’s trademark is upbeat feminist anthems, and they’re needed badly right now amid so much turmoil: her boundless positivity is a light in the dark.
Link :
http://time.com/5455058/best-songs-2018/ 
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From the conversation-sparking funk of Childish Gambino to Ariana Grande’s chart-topping self-reflection, here are the songs that stood out this year for their vulnerability, prescience and power.
Link: http://time.com/5455058/best-songs-2018/
1. Girlfriend by Christine & The Queens (ft. Dâm-Funk)
On her album Chris, French performer Hélöise Letissier wanted to explore what it means to be -manly—“a macho man,” as she put it—while in a female body. On the dazzling, funky “Girlfriend,” she pulls it off and then some.
2. This Is America by Childish Gambino
With his musical project Childish Gambino, Donald Glover has the power to kick-start a news cycle with a single song—and top the charts too.
3. thank u, next by Ariana Grande
Few artists have been the subject of as much public scrutiny this year as Grande—so when she surprise-released “thank u, next”, fans might have expected a diss track. Instead, “thank u, next” is a highly personal song of self-love and growth that subverts all the obvious pop scripts. It allowed Grande to reframe her narrative as an artist and a woman—and crafted an anthem that celebrates gracious independence over heartbreak.
4. YEAH RIGHT by Joji
Japanese-born Joji is part of a loose collective of artists expanding Asian representation in music—and on “Yeah Right,” a slow-burning, melancholy R&B single, he effortlessly shows off his impressive range.
5. Self Care by Mac Miller
Self Care is the standout, a sinuous and introspective track that nods at his demons.
6. Ketchum, ID by boygenius
Ketchum, ID is about the trials of tour life, but it’s also an existential sigh among like minds.
7. No Place by Rüfüs Du Sol
as on “No Place.” It has the genre’s trademarks—a soaring intro, steady beat and big drop—but vocalist Tyrone Lindqvist’s understated performance is what really makes it sparkle.
8. Sucker Punch by Sigrid
Sucker Punch is a roller coaster of small movements. In speaking directly to a generation navigating the pangs of casual love, she shows her skill as one of pop’s most relatable lyricists.
9. It Runs Through Me by Tom Misch ft. De La Soul
British artist Misch is a jazz musician first, and it shows in the relaxed soul of “It Runs Through Me.” As he croons over a bossa nova beat, Misch riffs on a timeless, endlessly seductive subject: the sheer joy of music.
10. Boys by Lizzo
No one has more fun than Minneapolis rapper Lizzo, whose bold, bouncy “Boys” celebrates sexuality and self-love over a funky beat. Lizzo’s trademark is upbeat feminist anthems, and they’re needed badly right now amid so much turmoil: her boundless positivity is a light in the dark.
Link : http://time.com/5455058/best-songs-2018/