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Earlier in the countdown, Headline Planet revealed <a href=\"https:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/2018\/12\/29\/2018s-best-pop-hits-songs-benny-blanco-juice-wrld-camila-cabello-zedd-imagine-dragons-make-top-15\/\">&#8220;Eastside,&#8221; &#8220;Lucid Dreams,&#8221; &#8220;Consequences,&#8221; &#8220;The Middle,&#8221; and &#8220;Whatever It Takes&#8221;<\/a> as Top 15 hits and<a href=\"https:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/2018\/12\/28\/best-pop-hits-2018-ariana-grande-post-malone-shawn-mendes-maroon-5-chainsmokers-make-top-20\/\"> &#8220;breathin,&#8221; &#8220;Psycho,&#8221; &#8220;In My Blood,&#8221; &#8220;Girls Like You,&#8221; and &#8220;This Feeling&#8221;<\/a> as part of the Top 20.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s Top 5 includes hits from some of the same performers (and songwriters) as some of those earlier entries. Featuring multi-format crossovers, career-defining singles, and a compelling collaboration, the Top 5 reveals the best that pop radio had to offer in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, eligible songs had to first chart at pop radio in 2018. They also had to reach the Top 20 on an official airplay chart.<\/p>\n<p>Without further ado, here they are!<\/p>\n<p><strong>5) Marshmello &amp; Bastille &#8211; Happier<\/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\/m7Bc3pLyij0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The allure of the dance-pop collaboration has greatly faded in recent years. As a consequence, such collaborations no longer represent a surefire ticket to the top of the charts. They no longer represent an easy pathway to ubiquity.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve success, the collaborations will have to deliver something special. They will have to survive on merit rather than gimmick.<\/p>\n<p>Marshmello &amp; Bastille\u2019s \u201cHappier\u201d meets that elevated standard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDelightful immersion\u201d is the best way to describe Marshmello\u2019s taut, nuanced production. The incredibly striking, utterly glorious production instantly commands &#8212; and retains &#8212; listener attention. It is impossible to ignore, and it is impossible to imagine anyone having a problem with that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHappier\u201d is not, however, merely a showcase for Marshmello\u2019s production skills. Bastille&#8217;s Dan Smith amplifies the gorgeous melody and relatable lyrics with a powerful, emotional, stunning vocal showcase. The music may be fun and catchy, but the superb vocals and lyrics produce a resonant final product.<\/p>\n<p>Collectively, the factors create a song that works on all fronts. It holds up as a dance effort, as a mainstream pop song, and as a compelling exercise in storytelling.<\/p>\n<p>The factors resulted in one of the best pop hits of 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4) Post Malone &#8211; Better Now<\/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\/UYwF-jdcVjY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Although they resonated incredibly well with pop audiences, Post Malone\u2019s \u201crockstar\u201d and \u201cPsycho\u201d ultimately still count as rhythmic\/hip-hop songs. Their success confirmed his ability to make crossover hits rather than his standing as a bona fide, unmistakable pop star.<\/p>\n<p>His 2018 smash \u201cBetter Now\u201d most certainly <i>does<\/i> cement that \u201cpop star\u201d status. A pure pop song not spiritually dissimilar from Justin Bieber\u2019s \u201cPurpose\u201d singles, the record does not rely on crossover appeal (though it did fare well at rhythmic). It does not receive \u201ccool points\u201d for being a hip-hop song.<\/p>\n<p>It resonates with pop listeners for a rather simple reason: it is a legitimately fantastic pop song buoyed by a legitimately enthralling pop performance.<\/p>\n<p>From start-to-finish, Post Malone sings with the charisma, command and appeal of a tried-and-true pop hitmaker. He believes in what he is singing, and he knows how to universalize his message. He remains true to the persona he established with his earlier hits, but his connection here is not predicated on reputation or hype. It is a far rawer, more human form of resonance. It is the kind of connection only the most compelling of pop stars are able to make.<\/p>\n<p>It obviously helps that \u201cBetter Now\u201d is a masterclass in songwriting and production. The lyrics are strong, the melody is captivating, and the beat is immersive. The core of the record is absolutely excellent.<\/p>\n<p>Post Malone does, however, deserve credit for not simply rising to the standard set by that core. He delivers a performance that takes it to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>He delivers a performance that makes it one of 2018\u2019s best pop hits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3) Halsey &#8211; Without Me<\/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\/ZAfAud_M_mg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dating back to her first releases, Halsey has demonstrated a remarkable sense of artistic identity. She has always known who she is &#8212; and what she wants to say.<\/p>\n<p>In \u201cWithout Me,\u201d Halsey discovers the best possible vehicle for communicating her identity. She has never sounded better, and her message has never been louder. Not merely a great record, \u201cWithout Me\u201d is the <i>perfect Halsey record<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>A pop track with some hints of alternative edge and rhythmic sensibility, it provides the perfect platform for Halsey to connect with audiences. It is exactly the type of song she should be making.<\/p>\n<p>The lyrics and compositional progression could not feel more natural, honest or true to the Halsey brand. They may lead to a more accessible, inviting product than any of her previous singles, but they never stray from what makes Halsey Halsey. She is not reaching for the market; she and her co-writers made a song that makes the market enthusiastically reach for her.<\/p>\n<p>The brief, yet immensely effective \u201cCry Me A River\u201d interpolation underscores the brilliance and authenticity of the songwriting. The interpolation &#8212; like every other aspect of the song &#8212; completely fits. It neither feels jarring nor exploitative.<\/p>\n<p>Halsey also delivers the strongest, most dynamic vocal performance of her career. Whereas so many mainstream singers settle for monotonous indifference, Halsey ensures every note packs a clear emotional punch. To properly capture the mood of the song, she seamlessly oscillates from vulnerability, to angst, to cynicism, to command. Only one thing holds constant: her voice always sounds gorgeous.<\/p>\n<p>With unique style, a refreshingly honest persona, a \u201csafely edgy\u201d aura and a radiant sense of likability, Halsey has faced no trouble amassing a passionate fanbase. With \u201cWithout Me,\u201d she manages to powerfully connect with that fanbase while also attracting those who do not \u201cget\u201d the overall Halsey persona.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, it was one of 2018\u2019s best pop hits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Ariana Grande &#8211; thank u, next<\/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\/gl1aHhXnN1k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ariana Grande may very well be <i>the<\/i> voice of her generation.<\/p>\n<p>Need proof? Explore her social media feeds. Whereas so many celebrities and brand ambassadors either seem like distant, stiff \u201cpromoters\u201d or corny &#8220;try-hards,&#8221; Grande consistently comes across as a real, relatable, endearing twentysomething. She effortlessly uses trendy slang and sincerely chats with her fans. Her content organically\u00a0achieves\u00a0the true goal of social media: to humanize her brand.<\/p>\n<p>Need more proof? Listen to her late-2018 smash \u201cthank u, next.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The lyrics are infinitely striking, clever, quotable and memorable in large part because Grande and her co-writers did not set out to deliberately achieve those goals. The goal was to share real feelings &#8212; in language that Grande (and her target audience) would actually use. That honest expression results in a song that comes across as so much more compelling &#8212; and so much more meaningful &#8212; than the hollow attempts at edge or poetry we so often see.<\/p>\n<p>Not simply attune to the language of today\u2019s generation, Grande is also very cognizant of its sound. More importantly, she is perfectly capable of capturing that sound in her music.<\/p>\n<p>By pairing super-modern production with tried-and-true pop melodies, Grande creates music that appeals to all forms of music consumers. It is the kind of music\u00a0pop and adult contemporary fans want to buy and younger, rhythmic-minded listeners want to stream. It is the kind of music that can win passionate support from mainstream pop \u201cstans\u201d without alienating the more indifferent, more casual of today\u2019s listeners.<\/p>\n<p>Grande\u2019s once-in-a-generation voice remains central to success, but songs like \u201cthank u, next\u201d reveal her consistent improvement when it comes to using the voice. The vocal on this particular track may not be her most \u201cpowerful\u201d or \u201cimpressive\u201d technical showing, but it is perhaps her most effective. The incredibly dynamic vocal track is always where it needs to be. It is always perfectly capturing the tone of the song.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cthank u, next\u201d is a multi-faceted statement about Grande\u2019s talent, relevance and resonant. It was also the year\u2019s #2 pop hit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Panic! At The Disco &#8211; High Hopes<\/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\/IPXIgEAGe4U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In early 2017, Panic! At The Disco delivered a showstopping rendition of \u201cDeath Of A Bachelor\u201d on \u201cThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.\u201d A straight-ahead version of the song, there was nothing superficially special about the performance.<\/p>\n<p>And that is exactly why it was so remarkable. Instead of benefiting from gimmicks or trickery, Panic! face Brendon Urie made a massive statement purely with his natural talent. From powerhouse vocals, to incredible energy, to undeniable charisma, Urie demonstrated all the qualities of an elite pop star. His group may have been years removed from mainstream dominance, but with the right record, there was every reason to believe he could still make major waves within the pop landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The right song came along in 2018. It was called \u201cHigh Hopes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>An absolutely perfect pop song, \u201cHigh Hopes\u201d blends motivational lyrics with an infectious melody and enchanting production. It is one of those \u201cknow it when you hear it\u201d songs &#8212; the type of record mainstream songwriters, singers and producers work their entire lives to create. 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