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[MP2K]

I have like no time and I'm always working. But I'll just make it a quickie - one and done mess and post my full lists in one or two settings. Not my style but oh well. Will be doing the following:

 

 

 

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- Top 100 Pop Songs of 2010s

Edited January 5, 2020 by MP2K

[JGibson]

So ready for this, especially the Alt/Indie one. 

[Eeveelution]

Ready! Dividing songs by genre is a good idea tbh

[World Eater]

perched

[MP2K]

100. “1990x” by Maxwell (2016)

99. “Far Away” by Marsha Ambrosius (2011)

98. “Green Aphrodisiac” by Corinne Bailey Rae (2016)

97. “Betray My Heart” by D'Angelo (2014)

96. “Fruitflies” by Gabriel Garzón-Montano (2017)

95. “Weight in Gold” by Gallant (2015)

94. “Before I Do” by Sevyn Streeter (2017)

93. “Bittersweet” by Fantasia (2010)

92. “Cupid” by Lloyd (2010)

91. “Take Me Away” by Keyshia Cole (2010)

 

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[MP2K]

 

90. “Pusher Love Girl” by Justin Timberlake (2013)

89. “Don't Mind” by Mary J. Blige (2011)

88. “Girls Need Love” by Summer Walker (2018)

87. “Roll Some Mo” by Lucky Daye (2017)

86. “Slow Motion” by Trey Songz (2014)

85. “Play By Play” by Autre Ne Veut (2013)

84. “oui” by Jeremih (2015)

83. “It Won't Stop (feat. Chris Brown)” by Sevyn Streeter (2013)

82. “Bottoms Up (feat. Nicki Minaj)” by Trey Songz (2010)

81. “The Way (feat. Chance the Rapper)” by Kehlani (2015)

 

80. “Holy” by Jamila Woods (2016)

79. “Blue Light” by Kelela (2017)

78. “Alone” by JMSN (2012)

77. “Girl” by The Internet (2015)

76. “Sky Walker (feat. Travis Scott)” by Miguel (2017)

75. “Do You Know What You Have” by Brandy (2012)

74. “New Flame (feat. Usher & Rick Ross)” by Chris Brown (2014)

73. “Collide (feat. Tyga)” by Justine Skye (2014)

72. “How Many Drinks?” by Miguel (2012)

71. “Everything To Me” by Monica (2010)

 

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[MP2K]

70. “I Bet” by Ciara (2015)

69. “Love and War” by Tamar Braxton (2013)

68. “Can't Be Friends” by Trey Songz (2010)

67. “Refill” by Elle Varner (2010)

66. “Focus” by H.E.R. (2018)

65. “Deuces (feat. Tyga & Kevin McCall)” by Chris Brown (2010)

64. “V.S.O.P.” by K. Michelle (2013)

63. “bless ur heart” by serpentwithfeet (2018)

62. “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” by The Weeknd (2015)

61. “Primetime (feat. Miguel)” by Janelle Monáe (2013)

 

60. “Hotline Bling” by Drake (2016)

59. “Trip” by Ella Mai (2018)

58. “Lil Freak (feat. Nicki Minaj)” by Usher (2010)

57. “The Worst” by Jhené Aiko (2013)

56. “Window Seat” by Erykah Badu (2010)

55. “LMK” by Kelela (2017)

54. “Watch n' Learn” by Rihanna (2011)

53. “I Run It” by Ciara (2010)

52. “Sativa (feat. Swae Lee)” by Jhené Aiko (2017)

51. “Chanel” by Frank Ocean (2017)

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[MP2K]

50. “Apple Cherry” by Nao (2015)

49. “In Time” by FKA twigs (2015)

48. “Don't” by Bryson Tiller (2015)

47. “The Weekend” by SZA (2017)

46. “Red Wine” by Kelly Rowland (2013)

45. “Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)” by Alicia Keys (2010)

44. “Up Late” by Ari Lennox (2019)

43. “Love On Top” by Beyoncé (2011)

42. “Gonna Love Me” by Teyana Taylor (2018)

41. “Don't Touch My Hair” by Solange (2017)

You Oughta Know:

 

[SLIME]

your well of knowledge >>

 

I know a chunk of these of course but far from all. Kinda miss my high school days of bumping New York radio stations and how I would naturally absorb a lot more of these type songs. Always working now too. You should make a playlist when all done tbh.

 

If Adorn isn't #1...

[K$Ellie]

oui is quite cute  Blue Light and LMK are too low, hope to see some more Kelegend songs here (Rewind)

Girl, PrimeTime, In Time and The Worst are serves Earned It, Love On Top, Apple Cherry, Watch n Learn and Hotline Bling are good too

[MP2K]

1 hour ago, Kang. said:

your well of knowledge >>

 

I know a chunk of these of course but far from all. Kinda miss my high school days of bumping New York radio stations and how I would naturally absorb a lot more of these type songs. Always working now too. You should make a playlist when all done tbh.

 

If Adorn isn't #1...

 

Looking back, the evolution is crazy though and R&B doesn't get much credit. We went from "Say Aah" (almost made the cut) to "Don't" Like even current Urban AC is so different from earlier decade cuts.

[MP2K]

40. “Words I Don't Remember” by How To Dress Well (2014)

39. “Rewind” by Kelela (2015)

38. “No Guidance (feat. Drake)” by Chris Brown (2019)

37. “Work (feat. Drake)” by Rihanna (2016)

36. “Q.U.E.E.N. (feat. Erykah Badu)” by Janelle Monáe (2013)

35. “Losing You” by Solange (2012)

34. “Thinkin Bout You” by Frank Ocean (2012)

33. “Let It Burn” by Jazmine Sullivan (2015)

32. “Ride (feat. Ludacris)” by Ciara (2010)

31. “All I Want Is You (feat. J. Cole)” by Miguel (2010)

 

30. “Novacane” by Frank Ocean (2011)

29. “Unravel Me” by Sabrina Claudio (2017)

28. “Swim Good” by Frank Ocean (2011)

27. “Waitin” by Kelela (2017)

26. “Countdown” by Beyoncé (2014)

25. “Plastic 100°C” by Sampha (2017)

24. “Love Galore (feat. Travis Scott)” by SZA (2017)

23. “Frontline” by Kelela (2017)

22. “Sticky” by Ravyn Lenae (2018)

21. “Dance for You” by Beyoncé (2014)

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[SLIME]

27. “Waitin” by Kelela (2017)

26. “Countdown” by Beyoncé (2014)

25. “Plastic 100°C” by Sampha (2017)

24. “Love Galore (feat. Travis Scott)” by SZA (2017)

23. “Frontline” by Kelela (2017)

22. “Sticky” by Ravyn Lenae (2018)

 

go off

I woulda put Work even higher doe.

[MP2K]

20. “Boo'd Up” by Ella Mai (2018)

I go back and forth with this one because of the overplay and overhype (and I can’t stand her tone tbqh). But I would be biased not include it though. We love a throwback feel and the timing was just right during the current state of whispers over dark sounds and Chris Brown.

 

19. “Permission” by Ro James (2015)

What a sly power move, hit us with a feminist anthem on your debut.

 

18. “Motivation (feat. Lil Wayne)” by Kelly Rowland (2011)

Her optimus prime and probably the best Contemporary R&B song of 2011.

 

17. “Redbone” by Childish Gambino (2016)

If you’re able to pull off a classic sound that sounds like a remake but it’s not, then this will get you ranked among the greats.

 

16. “Climax” by Usher (2012)

Just when you thought Usher lost it, he delivers one last defining song in his catalog. In the world of Miguel’s, Abel’s and Frank’s, Usher had to experiment to the young bucks know he can do it to. 

 

15. “jasmine” by Jai Paul (2011)

Mr. Mysterio served us and then ghosted us.

 

14. “Coming Down” by The Weeknd (2011)

One of the first songs from him I’ve ever heard, and I was afraid I’d never catch up with his material but surely, I did before he became a ‘starboy’. This is one of his sexiest yet dark records.

 

13. “Drunk in Love (feat. Jay-Z)” by Beyoncé (2014)

“Drunk In Love” is full of soundbites and has a fun hyphy beat. We love when Bey let’s her wig down.

 

12. “There Goes My Baby” by Usher (2010)

Obviously not as captivating, but perhaps this was his "Nice and Slow" and "Burn," slow jam of the decade. It’s what we needed after being supersaturated with his club hits.

 

11. “Too Deep” by dvsn (2016)

Created one of the sexiest songs this decade using simple sounds, melodies and elements that were shared across the past three decades.

 

[MP2K]

10. “Sure Thing” by Miguel (2010)

Miguel penned this song as a pledge of his devotion to an ex-girlfriend after cheating on her. But it sounds so good you will look past that fact and think of it as an ode to a current bae he’s madly in love with. This was a preview of his first spin with his Prince influence we all love.

 

09. “Best Part (feat. H.E.R.)” by Daniel Caesar (2017)

The new class delivered a praiseworthy duet; no leverage from a veteran at all. Just two fresh new artists that had the ability to strike a chord throughout today’s music with this classic.

 

08. “Running” by Jessie Ware (2012)

Don’t sleep on the good British sis, I play this almost every day. So sultry sand captivating.

 

07. “Get You (feat. Kali Uchis)” by Daniel Caesar (2017)

As problematic as Daniel is, you must admit he’s one of the best debuting males of the later half of this decade. Just back to back to back classic in the making records.

 

06. “A Message” by Kelela (2015)

So many to pick from but this cuts so much deeper than the rest. Kelela has been a blessing to the 2010s.

 

05. “Pyramids” by Frank Ocean (2012)

This is like one of those Dual SIM Card phones – one line is for the baby mom and the other side is for the hoes.

 

04. “Body Party” by Ciara (2013)

Who knows what Ciara wants to be as an artist currently? Despite the corny soccer mom and safe route she’s been taking as of late… we know she has it in her to deliver what she does best and that’s some good ole R&B. The 2000s had “Promise” and the 2010s had “Body Party”. Hopefully in 2020 she comes back home.

 

03. “Cranes in the Sky” by Solange (2017)

It’s like Solange knew what we needed in this dark point in time. Just… beautiful.

 

02. “Two Weeks” by FKA twigs (2012)

I mean…

 

01. “Adorn” by Miguel (2012)

Do I have to explain?

 

Edited December 27, 2019 by MP2K
cuz

[Eeveelution]

Oh wow... so many good choices all around. I second making a playlist!

 

Especially love the top 10, but also that 1-2 of Apple Cherry and In Time (which would both probs be in my top 10). Red Wine is a good shout too, I forgot about it.

[MP2K]

Let's get started or I'll never finish.

 

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100. “Coulda Been My Love” by Foxygen (2014)

99. “Lazaretto” by Jack White (2014)

98. “Nothing Feels Natural” by Priests (2017)

97. “Road Head” by Japanese Breakfast (2017)

96. “Air” by Waxahatchee (2017)

95. “Intrepid” by Pinegrove (2017)

94. “Hurting” by Friendly Fires (2011)

93. “You Are A Tourist” by Death Cab for Cutie (2011)

92. “Figure It Out” by Royal Blood (2014)

91. “Your Dog” by Soccer Mommy (2018)

 

90. “Anything” by TOPS (2015)

89. “Three Rings” by Grizzly Bear (2017)

88. “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove (2011)

87. “Animal” by Neon Trees (2011)

86. “Shut Up and Dance” by WALK THE MOON (2014)

85. “Say Something Loving” by The xx (2017)

84. “A Tooth for an Eye” by The Knife (2013)

83. “Sail” by AWOLNATION (2013)

82. “In Undertow” by Alvvays (2017)

81. “Multi-Love” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra (2015)

 

 

[SLIME]

but... what did I say?

[MP2K]

2 minutes ago, Kang. said:

but... what did I say?

[MP2K]

80. “Pearly Gates” by U.S. Girls (2018)

79. “Century” by Feist (2017)

78. “Can I Sit Next to You” by Spoon (2017)

77. “The Catalyst” by Linkin Park (2010)

76. “Gunshot” by Lykke Li (2014)

75. “Take Me to Church” by Hozier (2013)

74. “Surface Envy” by Sleater-Kinney (2014)

73. “Dance For You” by Dirty Projectors (2012)

72. “Digital Witness” by St. Vincent (2014)

71. “Bags” by Clairo (2019)

 

70. “Origins” by Tennis (2012)

69. “Heaven” by The Walkmen (2012)

68. “Darling” by Real Estate (2017)

67. “Only If For A Night” by Florence + The Machine (2011)

66. “I Follow Rivers” by Lykke Li (2011)

65. “Do I Wanna Know?” by Arctic Monkeys (2013)

64. “Inside Out” by Spoon (2014)

63. “Wait” by M83 (2011)

62. “Heavy Feet” by Local Natives (2013)

61. “33 GOD” by Bon Iver (2016)

 

 

 

[Jet]

Best Part, Cranes In The Sky,, Body Party, Boo'd Up, Drunk in Love solid choices so far!

[MP2K]

60. “Houdini” by Foster The People (2012)

59. “Dance Yrself Clean” by LCD Soundsystem (2010)

58. “Claudia Lewis” by M83 (2014)

57. “Graceless” by The National (2013)

56. “I Belong in Your Arms” by Chairlift (2012)

55. “Take a Walk” by Passion Pit (2012)

54. “Infinity Guitars” by Sleigh Bells (2010)

53. “Them Changes” by Thundercat (2017)

52. “Shut Up Kiss Me” by Angel Olsen (2016)

51. “Strangest Thing” by The War On Drugs (2017)

 

50. “Queen” by Perfume Genius (2014)

49. “Prince Johnny” by St. Vincent (2014)

48. “Don't Wanna Fight” by Alabama Shakes (2015)

47. “The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness” by The National (2017)

46. “Sacrilege” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (2013)

45. “Shake It Out” by Florence + The Machine (2011)

44. “Fall In Love” by Phantogram (2014)

43. “My Body” by Young the Giant (2011)

42. “Radioactive” by Kings of Leon (2010)

41. “Pedestrian at Best” by Courtney Barnett (2015)

 

40. “Pristine” by Snail Mail (2018)

39. “All The Right Moves” by OneRepublic (2009/2010)

38. “Your Best American Girl” by Mitski (2016)

37. “Dance With Your Partner” by The Walkmen (2012)

36. “Days Are Gone” by HAIM (2013)

35. “You're Not Good Enough” by Blood Orange (2013)

34. “Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)” by Gotye (2011)

33. “Hanging On” by Active Child (2012)

32. “oh baby” by LCD Soundsystem (2018)

31. “Modern Man” by Arcade Fire (2010)

 

[potent]

60. “Houdini” by Foster The People (2012)

55. “Take a Walk” by Passion Pit (2012)

52. “Shut Up Kiss Me” by Angel Olsen (2016)

 

48. “Don't Wanna Fight” by Alabama Shakes (2015)

47. “The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness” by The National (2017)

46. “Sacrilege” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (2013)

45. “Shake It Out” by Florence + The Machine (2011)

44. “Fall In Love” by Phantogram (2014)

43. “My Body” by Young the Giant (2011)

42. “Radioactive” by Kings of Leon (2010)

 

39. “All The Right Moves” by OneRepublic (2009/2010)

38. “Your Best American Girl” by Mitski (2016)

36. “Days Are Gone” by HAIM (2013)

31. “Modern Man” by Arcade Fire (2010)

 

Modern Man and Days Are Gone are great album track choices

Houdini, Take a Walk, Sacrilege, Shake It Out

[Pink Matter]

Need that R&B goodness! Would also appreciate a playlist if it's not too much trouble.

It would take me forever to list all the songs I like cuz there's way too many. Top 10 is excellent (only tracks I'm not familiar with are A Message and Running but I'll be sure to listen to both). Adorn as the best R&B song of the decade , we love to see it  

[JGibson]

99. “Lazaretto” by Jack White (2014)

93. “You Are A Tourist” by Death Cab for Cutie (2011)

92. “Figure It Out” by Royal Blood (2014)

88. “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove (2011)

87. “Animal” by Neon Trees (2010)

86. “Shut Up and Dance” by WALK THE MOON (2014)

83. “Sail” by AWOLNATION (2013)

78. “Can I Sit Next to You” by Spoon (2017)

77. “The Catalyst” by Linkin Park (2010)

75. “Take Me to Church” by Hozier (2013)

66. “I Follow Rivers” by Lykke Li (2011)

65. “Do I Wanna Know?” by Arctic Monkeys (2013)

64. “Inside Out” by Spoon (2014)

60. “Houdini” by Foster The People (2012)

55. “Take a Walk” by Passion Pit (2012)

48. “Don't Wanna Fight” by Alabama Shakes (2015)

47. “The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness” by The National (2017)

46. “Sacrilege” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs (2013)

45. “Shake It Out” by Florence + The Machine (2011)

44. “Fall In Love” by Phantogram (2014)

43. “My Body” by Young the Giant (2011)

42. “Radioactive” by Kings of Leon (2010)

39. “All The Right Moves” by OneRepublic (2009/2010)

36. “Days Are Gone” by HAIM (2013)

34. “Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)” by Gotye (2011)