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George’s Top 30 of 2018

30. Rita Ora – Let You Love Me
I’ve always liked Rita Ora as an artist, and most of her singles I really like – Anywhere was my favourite single of 2017. She impressed again with this banger.

29. Apres – ‘Til Your Love Runs Out
Heard this on BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems and loved it

28. Syn Cole feat. kirstin – Got The Feeling
Also heard this on BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems. Reminds of another song but cannot work out which. I discovered there was an original version, I’d say this new version is better.

27. Ariana Grande – breathin’
Ariana appears in this list three times, the first of which is breathin’ which was very nearly above God is a woman. Shame this didn’t have more longevity in the chart and that it is unlikely to make the cut for NOW CDs

26. Ariana Grande – God is a woman
Ariana again, it was only when I listened to it again over Christmas that I realised how much I appreciated the song.

25. Cheat Codes & Little Mix – Only You
I actually like Cheat Codes' music, and this was a nice song of the summer for me. Love the chorus.

24. M-22 feat. Medina – First Time
Heard this on BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems and was nicely surprised it became a hit

23. Kungs & Stargate feat. GOLDN – Be Right Here
I am a massive Kungs fan (This Girl I’ve concluded is one of my favourite songs of the decade thus far) and this is another banger from him (different yes) and another song of the summer for me

22. Disclosure – Where Angels Fear To Tread
I am also a massive Disclosure fan. Of the six tracks they released back in August, this is the one I enjoyed the most. Love the vintage aspect of it.

21. Calvin Harris & Sam Smith (& Jessie Reyez) – Promises
Calvin’s tracks this era have been fab. It has been echoed here that Sam should release a dance album, he most definitely should! Love Jessie’s ‘tonight, ohhh’

20. Jonas Blue feat. Jack & Jack – Rise
This is one of the tracks that has fallen in my rankings since release. I really like it and reminds me of the summer a lot.

19. Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B – Finesse (Remix)
Much like Rise, this has fallen in my rankings since release. But this is one of favourite of Bruno’s and I love Cardi’s part.

18. Calippo – What Is House
This was a Spotify suggestion and I must say, wow. Such a powerful house track.

17. Shawn Mendes & Zedd – Lost In Japan (Remix)
The remix totally transformed this song. I love the production from Zedd. Would have been nice to see it do better commercially.

16. Mabel & Not3s – Fine Line
I’d totally forgot about this song, and didn’t realise how good it was, especially the production.

15. Ariana Grande – no tears left to cry
One of Ariana’s best. Such a beautiful song. Cruelly denied #1 in my opinion.

14. Sigrid – Strangers
I didn’t think much of it at first, but once it entered the charts, I grew to really like it. I really like Sigrid, hope she has more success in the future.

13. Camila Cabello – Never Be The Same
Havana was fab, so this is a great follow up.

12. Shift K3Y – Only You
I really liked Shft K3Y’s 2014 tracks and I feel this is on par with them. Unfortunately, it is not 2014, so didn’t make impact sadly.

11. Kendrick Lamar & SZA – All The Stars
Really enjoyed this track. Shame it didn’t make the cut for NOW.

10. George Kwali – When It Breaks (Icarus Edit)
Might be a late 2017 track this, but it is such a legendary house track.

9. Selena Gomez – Back To You
Really like this from Selena. Found myself singing a lot in the car. The chorus is beautiful.

8. David Guetta & Sia – Flames
Their 4th collab, but another powerful banger from them.

7. Sigala, Ella Eyre & Meghan Trainor feat. French Montana – Just Got Paid
Wasn’t sure about this on paper, but have loved it since release. My favourite Sigala track by far. Meghan actually impresses here and Montana’s verse fits well. Cruelly denied top 10 in my opinion.

6. Clean Bandit feat. Demi Lovato – Solo
A great track from two artists I really the music from. Glad it nabbed a week at #1.

5. Au/Ra & CamelPhat – Panic Room
A fantastic dance track here. Fab vocals and fab production especially at end. Glad it made the chart top 40.

4. Silk City & Dua Lipa – Electricity
Big Dua Lipa fan and in fact, I have enjoyed every one of her singles. She impresses yet again here.

3. Jax Jones & Mabel feat. Rich The Kid – Ring Ring
This track certainly divides opinion. On first listen I was like no. But over the last few months it has grown and grown to be my third favourite song of the year. For a period, it was stuck in my head for ages!

2. Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss
Fantastic track from these two. So glad it was the best selling single of the year.

1. Marshmello & Bastille – Happier
So ironically, my favourite track of the year is not a dancey single. I first heard it on my way to university so it has been the song of my first semester for me. Such a fantastic song especially the end is really powerful.

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