HM #1: Kid Ink's "Show Me ft. Chris Brown & Jeremih's "Don't Tell Em" ft. YG
[Peak: #13/Year-end list: #43] [Peak: #6/Year-end list: #42]
You know, I'm pretty shocked on how much these 2 songs grew on me. At first, I hated them for being bland & awful song with lame production by my least favorite producer of all time DJ Mustard. Originally, these 2 were going to be on the worst list until I started hearing those songs more and suddenly, I just got use to them. Maybe in like 1 or 2 years from now, these 2 songs will worn off of me. But as for now, these 2 are just guilty pleasures for me.
HM #2: Charli XCX's "Boom Clap"
[Peak: #8/Year-end list: #34]
As much as I enjoy Charli XCX's vocals and delivery in this song, it's the weak production and weird lyrics that made not enjoy the song all that much or even put it on the list. If the production was a little bit stronger and change some lyrics here and there then, the song would definitely be on the list. But hey, at least she doesn't sound too annoying in this song.
HM #3: Pharrell's "Happy"
[Peak: #1/Year-end list: #1]
As much overplay this song have gotten this year, I'm glad that it became the biggest hit single to chart throughout 2014. Plus what's not to like about this song with it's fun production, Pharrell's great performance, and lyrics so cheesy that it just makes me chuckle. Now the only reason why this song made it on my list is not because of the overplay but every time I listen to it, I feel like Pharrell is forcing me to be happy. Now I understand that the song is suppose to make people feel happy and I don't mind that, but forcing people to be happy just doesn't feel right. To be happy, it takes time and patience. But just forcing people to be happy isn't the right way to fix the problem. But even with all that negativity I said, I still enjoy listening to this song a lot.
HM #4: American Authors's "Best Day Of My Life"
[Peak: #11/Year-end list: #31]
Ah, a song about being happy that doesn't force people to feel that way. This song have nothing but just good vibes in it. With it's optimistic lyrics about going out and making the best of it, fun & bouncy production with drum work I enjoy listening to a lot, and how much energy the lead singer brings into this song. But sadly, it didn't make the cut. Even though I enjoy the song a lot, I sometimes find this song to be too cheesy sounding for me plus it sounds like it was made for commercials. But hey, it still a really fun song to listen.
HM #5: Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" ft. Juicy J & "Birthday"
[Peak: #1/Year-end list: #2] [Peak: #17/Year-end list: #80]
Without the exception of "This is how we do", "Dark Horse" & "Birthday" are pretty decent singles that Katy Perry released this year. Now I'm not saying that both "Dark Horse" & "Birthday" are any good because they do have a lot of problems in them. But dammit, I just really enjoy listening to both of these songs. I enjoy the production in both of them & Katy gave an alright performance in these songs. Even though that both of these songs don't have a great messages, that doesn't stop me from jamming to them.
HM #6: Enrique Iglesias's "Bailando" & Pitbull's "Fireball"
[Peak: #12/Year-end list: #38] [Peak: #23/Year-end list: N/A]
Now this what I'm talking about, 2 artist that I know who could make great music & both of these artist put out their best singles to date. "Bailando" is a fun Hispanic based song with really sincere lyrics, nice production, and awesome performances from everybody that is involve. "Fireball" is another fun Hispanic based song with meh lyrics, nice production (even though he samples The Champs's "Tequila"), and him giving his best performance I ever seen in his career so far. Overall, these 2 songs are really good songs and let's hope that they both keep on releasing good quality music.
Last HM: Disclosure's "Latch" ft. Sam Smith
[Peak: #7/Year-end list: #28]
This song was so close of making it on the list, but it grew out of me at the last moment. Don't get me wrong, it still a really good song with chill but dance-able production, sweet lyrics, and a killer falsetto from the angel himself Sam Smith. I really wanted this song to be on the list, but I'm just not feeling the mood of listening to it again. But it's still a good song no matter what!
So without further adieu, here are my choices of the top 11 best hit songs of 2014:
Now these first 2 that I put on this list are songs that a whole lot of you guys will disagree with me on.
11. Rixton's "Me and My Broken Heart"
[Peak: #14/Year-end list: #70]
10. Jason Derulo's "Trumpets"
[Peak: #14/Year-end list: #61]
Oh dear, explaining why I enjoy these 2 songs will be hard to do but I'll try my best. Let me start with "Me and My Broken Heart":
"Me and My Broken Heart": Now a lot of critics say that this song and the lead singer sounds extremely whiny. Even though I do agree with them that the song is extremely whiny, I just can't help from listening to it. Don't get me wrong this song does have it's problems here and there, but I just can't seem to hate it like other critics do. This song have some really nice production, the singer don't sound all that bad in it, the song is extremely catchy, and this song is just a huge guilty pleasure for me.
Speaking of huge guilty pleasures.....
"Trumpets": "Trumpets" is another song that I know that I should hate with a passion, but I just can't seem to hate it all that much. Yes, understand that this song have really idiotic lyrics in them especially this line right here "Is it weird that your ass reminds me of a Kanye West song?" (No seriously, which Kanye West song is he talking about in this line). But even with the idiotic lyrics in them and Jason Derulo kind of sounding constipated in this song, the real reason why I put this song on this list is the awesome production and the whole lot of fun that this song have. No seriously, when those "Trumpets" come; they don't disappoint. Not only that but Jason Derulo does sound decent in this song and he does try to give an sincere performance in this song (even though, he embarrass himself with really stupid compliments). Plus I rather hear this than hear him being a disgusting douchebag to women and I'm looking at you both "Talk Dirty" & "Wiggle".
Even though that both of these songs do have there problems, I can't help but love them. So that's why both "Me and My Broken Heart" & "Trumpets" are my biggest guiltiest pleasures of this whole year.
I don't care if this song came from last year, this had to go on the list.
9. OneRepublic's "Counting Stars"
[Peak: #2/Year-end list: (Last year: #63)/ (This year: #5)]
The reason why I didn't mention this song on my last year's best of list because I didn't start liking it until really late December in 2013. Since then I couldn't stop listening to this awesome song. The production is filled with energy and that melody just fits perfectly, Ryan Tedder just goes all out in this song and gives his best performance to date, and that bridge is the best bridge I ever heard in a pop song all year.Not only that this song is awesome but this song is about taking risk and not follow the crowd and that right there fits perfectly about OneRepublic this year. They didn't just made generic & forgettable pop songs that nobody not going to remember this year, but they took their time and made the best that they ever did in their career. Not only that but their other hit single "Loves Run Out" is another great song that they made this year, but "Counting Stars" is OneRepublic's best work to date and I can't wait to hear what they got next for stored.
Hey, do you guys remember when I said in my worst of list that "I didn't really pay too much attention to country music this year"? Well, there is one country song that I actually liked this year.
8. Eric Church's "Give Me Back My Hometown"
[Peak: #36/Year-end list: N/A]
The first time I heard this song, I thought it was an okay song. But after listening to it more, I find this song to amazing now. Eric Church is earnestly singing about the loss of his hometown, not because it was actually gone or changed but because the girl that he's talking about in this song who helped it make it (Relationship) worthwhile has left him and and wants the town back. Not only that the song have excellent writing but this song's vibe makes you feel like you miss your hometown and want it back. The production is starts out chill and then builds up to this satisfying ending. Also Eric Church is a really good singer and have this sincerity in his voice. What more can I say about this, this song is just fantastic and I'm glad that I checked it out. Plus you guys should check it out if you haven't already.
This next song right here doesn't need no introduction!
7. Nico & Vinz's "Am I Wrong"
[Peak: #4/Year-end list: #14]
You know, I don't really have that much to say about this song because a whole lot of people already praised it and said what is needed to be said about this song. So I'm going to keep it short. This song is just amazing; it have a whole lot of personality, Nico & Vinz are really good singers (especially Nico), the production and guitar riff sounds awesome, the lyrics (even though they are pretty generic) are inspiring, and this song is just a tons of fun to listen. Not only that but any song that makes me feel like I'm back at my hometown Serria Leone, Africa, definitely deserves be on this list. Great job Nico & Vinz, I hope you guys could stick around and put out more great music.
Out of all the artist that put out great music this year, I'm surprised that this artist even put out one good song that I actually love listening to.
6. Ed Sheeran's "Don't"
[Peak: #9/Year-end list: #52]
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Here is another song that was already praised to death by a whole bunch critics, so I'm going to keep it short again. This song is just fantastic; It have this chill, laid-back production that fits the tone of the song perfectly, Ed Sheeran gives his best performance to date, the lyrics talk about rise and fall of Ed's relationship with Ellie Goulding and gives a lot of detail to it, and also "Ah Lahmlahlah" is just fun to say out loud. Overall, this song is just great and this is Ed Sheeran's best song he made in his career so far. So because of this song and his other hit single "Sing", I am now an official fan of his. Great job Ed Sheeran, can't wait to hear more.
Tune in tomorrow for the final conclusion. As for now, thank you guys so much for checking this out and letting me have an awesome 2014. I hope you guys have a happy new years and stay safe everybody.
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