“17” Pink Sweat$ Released Feb. 28 Atlantic Recording Company This song’s smoothed out vocals and simple beat are the perfect match. The lyrics are sweet, making the song sound even more...

“21” Gracie Abrams Gracie Abrams under exclusive license to Interscope Records Released Feb. 20 Abrams’ vocals and lyrics are the focus of this sweet love song. With a stripped beat and...

“Honeymoon Fades” Sabrina Carpenter Released Feb. 14 Hollywood Records, Inc. Carpenter’s vocals are beautifully smooth, invoking a sound similar to Ariana Grande’s. Yet the song’s...

“Yikes” Nicki Minaj Released Feb. 7 Young Money/Cash Money Records Remember when Minaj said she was quitting music? Well, thank God that wasn’t true. “Yikes” solidifies Minaj’s...

“Better Way” NEIL FRANCES Released Jan. 31 NEIL FRANCES “Better Way” is chilled-out yet electric — its energy is bold but the execution is effortless. The song and FRANCES’s lyrics...

“B.I.T.C.H.” Megan Thee Stallion Released Jan. 24 1501 Certified Ent LLC Megan Thee Stallion is skilled in her lyricism and biting in her message. She raps with ease, and the song acts...

“Me & You Together Song” The 1975 Released Jan. 16 Dirty Hit This is a charismatic, if typical, song from The 1975 that includes lamentings on love, bright electric guitar and lead...

“Amnesia” Grace Carter Released Dec. 6 Polydor Records Grace Carter’s compelling vocals are the shining strength of “Amnesia.” Although the lyrics teeter on mundanity, the song is...

“Almost” Sarah Close Released Nov. 29 The Kodiak Club Ltd “Almost” owns its too-catchy lyrics and conventional pop backbeat with style. The automated drums and glossy electric guitar...