The Music Scalpel

 This year had good music too. Let's talk about it.  Here's the chart I used: Link Honorable Mentions: Princess Diana (Remix) by Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj (Year-end rank:#69): I like how these two rappers contrast. Neither girl says anything special, but I can't get that plucky beat out of my mind. I've listened to this song many times just because of that beat. wait in the truck by HARDY feat. Lainey Wilson (#54): I am not a fan of country music, but I like the storytelling in the song about a man getting revenge for a domestic violence victim by killing the abuser (Don't try this at home.). The gospel choir is also a nice touch. Chemical by Post Malone (#57): Post Malone may be a mediocre rapper, but he is a decent pop star. Here, Posty sings about his tumultuous relationship with his partner with the happiest-sounding tune behind him.  Cupid by FIFTY FIFTY (#44): A cute love song made by cute Korean girls. At least, I think it is. It's mostly in Korean. Tom...

  Another year, another new list of songs for the year thanks to Billboard. This year has the country boom. A lot more country has hit the charts than I can ever remember. Nashville learned how to use streaming to promote its artists. In addition, the regional Mexican scene significantly impacted the Billboard charts. I wish I could get into either of these genres. I have never gotten into country music. This doesn't mean I hate the genre; I am mostly indifferent. Regional Mexican music is not in English, so I can't care about it either. The genres alternative, rock, and rap had a down year on the charts. That being said, let's go over my least favorite hits of the year. Dishonorable Mentions: Creepin' by Metro Boomin', the Weeknd & 21 Savage (Year-end Spot: #5): This is an example of soulless sampling. The producer, Metro Boomin', had Weeknd sing "I Don't Wanna Know" by Mario Winans (The Weekend sounds great, by the way.) and forgot to put in ...