His phone buzzed. A text from Sam, whom he hadn't spoken to in eight months.
(The undisputed anthem of the year, spending 10 weeks at #1)
Beyond the top ten, 2008 was a transformative year for several reasons: top 100 songs of 2008
(One of three Rihanna hits in the top 10; dark, infectious pop)
#99: "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay. He’d listened to this on the bus ride to his last final exam, feeling like a medieval king about to conquer his destiny. Now he was a peasant sweeping up the castle. His phone buzzed
The top 100 songs of 2008 showcased an incredible range of talent, from established artists to newcomers. The year saw the emergence of new sounds, styles, and trends that would shape the music industry in the years to come. This review provides a glimpse into the best of 2008, with its blend of pop, rock, hip-hop, and dance music.
31. "Hate That I Love You" – Rihanna feat. Ne-Yo 32. "Flashing Lights" – Kanye West 33. "Breathe" – Fabolous 34. "Heaven Sent" – Keyshia Cole 35. "See You Again" – Miley Cyrus 36. "Closer" – Ne-Yo 37. "Superstar" – Lupe Fiasco 38. "Shot" – The Jonas Brothers / "The Way I Are" – Timbaland (Carry over) Refining based on Billboard Year-End official list: He’d listened to this on the bus ride
He smiled. Outside, a neighbor set off a firework. 2009 was seven minutes away. He put his headphones back on, queued up #100, and hit play.