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There is no denying this melody; it is absolutely divine.

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Man if TikTok was around for this thing, it would’ve been game over. A true viral hit of its time, but never forget it was literally made for a Doublemint gum commerical.

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Undeniably, RAYE is one of the best artists in the world today, and this massive hit really speaks to so many of her talents all at once.

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But all accounts this is a perfect song. It’s that hook-heavy-jolt-of-energy-sing-a-long moment most artists chase after their whole careers.

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A disco classic, a gay anthem, and a beloved pop hit. And damn has it aged well.

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During a synthpop resurgence in the 2010s, Olly Alexander emerged as a rightful torchbearer. “King” masterfully starts big and goes bigger.

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Recycling the cult classic “Tuch Me (All Night Long)” by Fonda Rae, this hit for Cathy Dennis helped bridge the worlds of pop and house music to the masses.

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This is a very, “In summary, the 1980s sounded like…” (saying that as someone who wasn’t there.) What an iconic vocal, and everyone knows that hook.

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Okay I’ll defend this one. This is pop song. A sappy, sugary sweet, lovey dovey pop song. That just happens to be ska. And it’s a f*cking classic.

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P!nk has outlived virtually all of her peers, and it’s because she never left her lane. She knows how to make a pop song that works for her, and “So What” was such a moment.

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