{"id":103858,"date":"2018-01-06T21:05:40","date_gmt":"2018-01-07T01:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/?p=103858"},"modified":"2018-01-06T21:05:40","modified_gmt":"2018-01-07T01:05:40","slug":"best-pop-hits-2017-despacito-havana-rockstar-slow-hands-aint-make-top-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/2018\/01\/06\/best-pop-hits-2017-despacito-havana-rockstar-slow-hands-aint-make-top-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Pop Hits of 2017: Despacito, Havana, Rockstar, Slow Hands, It Ain&#8217;t Me Make Top 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our journey through the year&#8217;s best pop hits has reached its eagerly anticipated destination.<\/p>\n<p>We are able to share the final five songs on our countdown &#8212; including the smash we&#8217;re confidently calling the best pop hit of 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Before proceeding, you may want to review the previous parts of our countdown. Songs by<a href=\"http:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/2017\/12\/29\/best-pop-hits-2017-clean-bandit-halsey-imagine-dragons-dua-lipa-james-arthur-make-top-20\/\"> Clean Bandit, Halsey, Imagine Dragons, Dua Lipa and James Arthur<\/a> ranked within the Top 20. Hits from <a href=\"http:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/2017\/12\/30\/2017s-best-pop-hits-miley-cyrus-bruno-mars-chainsmokers-childish-gambino-shawn-mendes-make-top-15\/\">Miley Cyrus, Bruno Mars, The Chainsmokers &amp; Coldplay, Childish Gambino and Shawn Mendes<\/a> grabbed Top 15 positions. <a href=\"http:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/2018\/01\/01\/best-pop-hits-2017-kesha-portugal-man-ed-sheeran-harry-styles-make-top-10\/\">Kesha, Portugal. The Man, Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles<\/a> secured Top 10 rankings.<\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, a song needed to first chart at pop radio in 2017 &#8212; and at least reach the format&#8217;s Top 20 &#8212; to achieve eligibility for the countdown.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5) It Ain\u2019t Me by Kygo x Selena Gomez<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-1\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <iframe width=\"662\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u3VTKvdAuIY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Musicians are no longer guaranteed brownie points for EDM-pop collaborations.\u00a0 With decent attempts popping up on Spotify every week, such songs no longer feel inherently novel or special.\u00a0 They, more importantly, no longer represent shortcuts to success at pop radio.<\/p>\n<p>It takes a creative spin on the formula \u2013 or at least an extremely compelling use of the formula \u2013 to make such a collaboration feel exciting in today\u2019s era.<\/p>\n<p>The Kygo and Selena Gomez hit \u201cIt Ain\u2019t Me\u201d meets that lofty expectation.<\/p>\n<p>The composition is simply stunning.\u00a0 The blending of a low-key, singer-songwriter vibe on the verses with a soaring \u2013 yet still quirky and down-to-earth \u2013 chorus and drop attracts considerable attention.\u00a0 A gorgeous melody ensures it meaningfully resonates.<\/p>\n<p>This is not pleasant, mildly dance-worthy background noise \u2013 this is a song that makes an impact.<\/p>\n<p>Lush, creative production compounds the sensation of importance.\u00a0 This, again, is not simply a song meant to please the ears; it is one to foster a connection.\u00a0 Whereas so many EDM-pop collaborations fall into the trap of prioritizing sound alone, \u201cIt Ain\u2019t Me\u201d is predicated on the idea of music as an immersive experience.<\/p>\n<p>The strong composition and production provide a great framework; vocalist Selena Gomez then seals the deal. \u201cIt Ain\u2019t Me\u201d comes across like it was unequivocally made for Gomez \u2013 and her specific vocal strengths.\u00a0 She does not come across as a vocalist contracted because she could technically hit the notes or because she carries a big name.\u00a0 She comes across as the <em>rightful<\/em> voice of this song.<\/p>\n<p>Much like her superb hit \u201cSame Old Love,\u201d the verses play into the natural, beautiful \u201ccry\u201d in her voice.\u00a0 Gomez, moreover, packs a major punch with her delivery \u2013 without needing to go over-the-top.\u00a0 She delicately sells the emotion of the song during the verses, in the process making an integral contribution to the contrasting, escalating composition.<\/p>\n<p>Gomez\u2019 lines like \u201cBowery\u201d and \u201cWhiskey, Neat\u201d are later leveraged as production elements.\u00a0 The vocal samples create an infectious hook \u2013 and sound utterly glorious.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt Ain\u2019t Me\u201d is one of 2017&#8217;s most engaging music experiences. It sounds great, tells a clear story and unquestionably ranks as one of the year&#8217;s best pop hits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4) Slow Hands by Niall Horan<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-2\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <iframe width=\"662\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nBmNcLBaPUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It takes a strong artist to authentically capture the sound of a previous era.<\/p>\n<p>It takes an utterly special artist to authentically capture a past sound, while also injecting a modern flair <em>and<\/em> establishing a unique persona.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSlow Hands\u201d confirms Niall Horan as one of those utterly special artists.<\/p>\n<p>The song\u00a0undoubtedly wears its influences on its sleeves. It absolutely calls to mind the music of acts like Don Henley and Fleetwood Mac.<\/p>\n<p>It does not, however, feel like a shameless attempt to replicate the music of those artists. From start-to-finish, it comes across as a fresh, unique\u00a0(and damn good) pop smash.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, it provides Niall Horan a platform for establishing an identity &#8212; and a\u00a0<em>superstar<\/em> one at that.\u00a0 He comes across as a new, exciting artist inspired by the past &#8212; not a generic one opting to live in it.<\/p>\n<p>His vocal delivery is engaging, passionate and preposterously charismatic.\u00a0 It captures the song&#8217;s seductive vibe without abandoning his humble, down-to-earth nature.\u00a0 He is dialed-in without coming across as calculated.\u00a0 He is confident without coming across as arrogant.\u00a0 He is a star without coming across as distant.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas Horan came across as appealing on his debut solo single &#8220;This Town,&#8221; he comes across as captivating on &#8220;This Town.&#8221;\u00a0 His performance is hungrier, more distinct and more self-assured.\u00a0 He is not simply someone who knows how to sing well.\u00a0 He is someone who knows how to communicate a message and command attention through song.<\/p>\n<p>While &#8220;Niall Horan is a star&#8221; may be the major takeaway, it would be a crime to ignore the quality of the record itself.\u00a0 The addictive groove and alluring chorus are expertly, yet organically crafted, yielding a joyous, memorable sonic experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Slow Hands&#8221; is a great song performed by an incredibly promising artist.\u00a0\u00a0It is clearly one of 2017&#8217;s best pop hits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3) rockstar by Post Malone ft. 21 Savage<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-3\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <iframe width=\"662\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UceaB4D0jpo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of music\u2019s big narratives from the past year concerns the emerging disconnect between mainstream music taste and pop radio sensibility.\u00a0 Rhythmic\/hip-hop songs like \u201cHUMBLE.,\u201d \u201cBad And Boujee&#8221; and &#8220;Bodak Yellow&#8221; became massive hits on streaming services \u2013 and, \u00a0as a consequence, attained significant pop culture recognition (and success on the overall Billboard Hot 100).\u00a0 They nonetheless faced resistance at pop radio.<\/p>\n<p>Post Malone\u2019s \u201crockstar (featuring 21 Savage)\u201d bridges the gap between the two worlds.\u00a0 With an addictive beat, immensely strong delivery, solid flow and great wordplay, \u201crockstar\u201d is a legitimately strong rhythmic track.\u00a0 It may not be the heaviest, hardest hitter in the hip-hop game, but it is certainly not limp or vanilla.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its undeniable rhythmic credibility, \u201crockstar\u201d also boasts tremendous pop sensibility.\u00a0 The lyrics are accessible, relatable (in an aspirational sense if nothing else) and memorable.\u00a0 Post Malone and 21 Savage showcase undeniable charisma \u2013 and sound universally appealing.\u00a0 The verse melodies are intoxicating, and the chorus is preposterously catchy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201crockstar\u201d stands out on pop radio, but not because it sounds tremendously ill-suited for the format.\u00a0 It stands out because it makes for a more enjoyable, more engaging, more memorable listen than almost anything that received pop airplay in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Neither the song nor the artists fit into a narrow definition of \u201cpop,\u201d but the song and their delivery capture the essence of a great pop song.\u00a0 They just so happen to <em>also<\/em> capture the essence of a great rhythmic song.\u00a0 And of a great urban song.<\/p>\n<p>Some songs fit into multiple genres because they are broad, innocuous and non-committal.\u00a0 Others fit into multiple genres because they are high-quality, multi-dimensional records that appeal to numerous sensibilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201crockstar\u201d is one of those records.\u00a0 It is also one of 2017\u2019s best pop hits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-4\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <iframe width=\"662\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BQ0mxQXmLsk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There is a misconception that familiarity is the key to success at pop radio. Many artists, critics and industry strategists mistakenly believe that following a formula is the best way to resonate with mainstream audiences.<\/p>\n<p>Another, similar misconception is best described as the &#8220;bop fallacy.&#8221; Critics focus on sound alone, ignoring the roles attitude and charisma play in creating connections with listeners.<\/p>\n<p>Camila Cabello&#8217;s &#8220;Havana (featuring Young Thug)&#8221; rebuffs these suggestions. It offers a reminder that personality and identity create stars and hits.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Havana&#8221; may possess recognizable pop sensibility, but it is certainly not a conventional, generic record. Instead of locking Cabello into a rigid melodic structure, it allows the immensely talented artist to loosely, powerfully and uniquely showcase her vocal ability. Instead of relying on cliche contemporary production, it makes use of unusual ad-libs, stunning background vocals, a Latin trumpet and a retro piano riff.\u00a0 Instead of shamelessly slapping a rapper onto the track for the sake of broader appeal, it weaves Young Thug&#8217;s verse seamlessly &#8212; and successfully &#8212; into the flow of the record.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of aiming to fit into a typical pop radio playlist, it works to stand out from &#8212; and taller than &#8212; other songs garnering airplay. It is an utterly distinct record.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, it is an absolutely specific record. Every\u00a0aspect of the song &#8212; every phrase, every instrumental, every note &#8212; feels like a window into\u00a0this very unique artist named Camila Cabello.<\/p>\n<p>To her credit, Cabello proves herself worthy of such a window. In addition to sounding gorgeous, Cabello&#8217;s voice is rich with personality and feeling. Whether expressing vulnerability or attitude, whether belting with power or cooing with delicacy, Cabello is putting everything she has into &#8220;Havana.&#8221; Not just everything she has musically &#8212; everything she has emotionally.<\/p>\n<p>With &#8220;Havana,&#8221; Cabello instantly justified all the hype about her potential to be the next big music superstar. More than a talented vocalist with an established fanbase\u00a0and supportive team, Cabello is a confident, charismatic artist with infinite cognizance of her own identity, strengths, weaknesses and emotions.<\/p>\n<p>Cabello is not just the artist who sang the hit single &#8220;Havana.&#8221; She is the artist who made &#8220;Havana&#8221; a special, global phenomenon &#8212; and the second-best pop hit of 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Despacito by Luis Fonsi &amp; Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-5\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <iframe width=\"662\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/72UO0v5ESUo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Justin Bieber opens the remix of &#8220;Despacito&#8221; with one of his strongest verses\u00a0on record.\u00a0 His voice sounds great &#8212; and incredibly charismatic.\u00a0 He sets an amazing tone for the song &#8212; and sends the message that listeners are about to hear something truly great.<\/p>\n<p>When he returns, he is singing in Spanish.\u00a0 It is at that moment that &#8220;Despacito&#8221; transcends the idea of a &#8220;great song&#8221; &#8212; and starts to feel like a legitimate pop culture event.<\/p>\n<p>It is at that moment that Bieber is immersing himself in the world of the song, and thus encouraging the overall music community to follow suit.\u00a0 Enlisting Justin Bieber for the remix was obviously a savvy business strategy, but Bieber&#8217;s contribution does not feel like a mere cash grab.\u00a0 It feels like a way to make a great song bigger &#8212; and better.<\/p>\n<p>Bieber&#8217;s English-language verse (and, in reality, his mere involvement) inherently makes the song more accessible.\u00a0 Bieber&#8217;s Spanish-language chorus makes a\u00a0<em>Spanish<\/em> song more accessible.\u00a0 That is the wonderful, remarkable aspect of this effort:\u00a0 the artists are not completely bastardizing the song in order to gain acceptance.\u00a0 They are helping American (and global) audiences &#8212; and radio programmers &#8212; appreciate the song for what it really is.<\/p>\n<p>The brilliant concept positions &#8220;Despacito&#8221; as a &#8220;must-listen,&#8221; &#8220;must-discuss&#8221; piece of music.<\/p>\n<p>The success here is not, however, a product of concept alone.\u00a0 The song itself is also spectacular.\u00a0 That was the case with the Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee version, and it remains the case with the Bieber remix.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Despacito&#8221; boasts a great melody.\u00a0 The composition flows flawlessly.\u00a0 The production is incredible.\u00a0 The vocal performances are top-notch.<\/p>\n<p>Expertly developed and universally appealing, &#8220;Despacito&#8221; is a masterclass in mainstream music.<\/p>\n<p>It is the very best pop hit of 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The countdown concludes with songs by Luis Fonsi &#038; Daddy Yankee, Camila Cabello, Post Malone, Niall Horan, and Kygo &#038; Selena Gomez.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":86103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[1047,1046],"tags":[7061,5324,7067,8184,9445,8342,96,4448,8183,7472,4822,9731,132,8888,3895],"adace-sponsor":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Best Pop Hits of 2017: Despacito, Havana, Rockstar, Slow Hands, It Ain&#039;t Me Make Top 5<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our journey through the year&#039;s best pop hits has reached its eagerly anticipated destination. 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