Buzz
1. Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
Shape of You, a track by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, was released as a digital single on January 6, 2017. It serves as one of the two main singles from Sheeran's third studio album, alongside "Castle on the Hill".
The song soared to the top of the singles charts in 30 countries, including major charts like the US Billboard Hot 100, and those in the UK, Australia, and Canada. It held the number one spot in Canada for 16 consecutive weeks (tying the previous record), as well as 14 non-consecutive weeks on the UK Singles Chart and 12 non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. [6] Currently, it ranks first on Spotify's list of most-streamed songs and is the only track to surpass 2 billion streams on the platform. To date, the song has garnered 5,286,238,473 views on YouTube.
2. Johny Johny Yes Papa - LooLoo Kids
Johny Johny Yes Papa - LooLoo Kids is an adorable children's song that revolves around a simple conversation between a child and his father. Like many kids, Johny has a sweet tooth and enjoys indulging in sugary treats:
Johny Johny
(Yes Papa)
Eating sugar?
(No, papa)
Telling lies?
(No, papa)
Open your mouth
(Ah, ah, ah!)
...
Currently, Johny Johny Yes Papa - LooLoo Kids has garnered 5,226,203,680 views on YouTube.
3. Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars ft. Mark Ronson
Although released in November 2014, it wasn't until 2015 that Uptown Funk, a collaboration between Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson, truly exploded in popularity and achieved massive views on YouTube, similar to the phenomenon of Let It Go (from Frozen) in 2014.
Upon its release, "Uptown Funk" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised its energetic melody and production quality, drawing comparisons to 1980s music and works by artists like Prince, Morris Day, and The Time. The song also garnered numerous awards and nominations at major ceremonies. Currently, the Uptown Funk music video has amassed 4,159,383,325 views on YouTube.
4. See You Again - Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth
For those who have watched “Fast & Furious 7,” the overwhelming emotions and tears that arise when See You Again by Wiz Khalifa, featuring Charlie Puth, plays at the end of the film are unforgettable. The song serves as a heartfelt tribute to Paul Walker.
Khalifa and Charlie Puth received the Hollywood Song Award for this track at the 19th Hollywood Film Awards. See You Again also spent 12 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remains one of the most-listened-to songs worldwide. The music video has reached 5,076,320,457 views on YouTube.
6. Baby Shark Dance - PINKFONG Songs for Children
Baby Shark first appeared in a YouTube video titled "Kleiner Hai" in 2007, published by Alexandra Müller. The song narrates the story of a baby shark growing up and hunting for food, targeting underwater creatures and swimmers.
The popularity of Baby Shark Dance - PINKFONG Songs for Children stems from Pinkfong, a music brand under SmartStudy, a South Korean education and entertainment company, which first released the song in November 2015. Currently, the song has garnered 8,431,053,973 views on YouTube, and this number continues to rise.
7. Luis Fonsi - Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee
"Despacito" translates to "slowly" in Spanish. This hit song by pop artist Luis Fonsi, featuring rapper Daddy Yankee, comes from Fonsi's studio album. On January 13, 2017, Universal Music Latin released "Despacito" along with its music video, showcasing both artists performing in the La Perla neighborhood of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the bar La Factoría.
The song achieved massive commercial success, topping the charts in 45 countries and reaching the top 10 in nine others, making it the most successful track for both Fonsi and Daddy Yankee to date. It became the first predominantly Spanish-language song to top the Billboard Hot 100 since "Macarena" (Bayside Boys Mix) in 1996. Currently, the song has amassed 7,319,191,966 views on YouTube.
8. Wiz Khalifa - See You Again ft. Charlie Puth
See You Again is a song by American rapper Wiz Khalifa featuring American singer Charlie Puth, included in the soundtrack of the 2015 film Furious 7. The track blends hip-hop and pop-rap, addressing the pain of losing a loved one and the hope of reuniting in another world. It was used at the end of the film as a tribute to one of its main actors, Paul Walker, who tragically passed away in a car accident on November 30, 2013. The song also draws inspiration from the loss of Puth's friend in a car accident and Khalifa's personal life with his ex-wife, Amber Rose.
Upon its release, See You Again received widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised its meaningful lyrics, heartfelt melody, and polished production. Currently, the song has garnered 5,076,275,024 views on YouTube.
