Here are some of the most popular, fad songs of the last ten years.  Some were decent songs when released but ruined from being overplayed.  Others are outright brain-cell killing and impossible to forget.

2010~Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira

Views on YouTube:  2,410,075,762 views

Date Released:  June 4, 2010

Just when we thought this song could get erased from our brains; Shakira performed at the Superbowl ⅬⅣ Halftime show this Sunday, February 2.

2011~Friday by Rebbecca Black

Views on YouTube:  139,402,291 views

Date Released:  September 16, 2011

The go-to weekend vibe; it’s catchy tune is ingrained in our minds, especially any of Mr. Lima’s students.

2012~Gangnam Style by PSY

Views on YouTube: 107,936,300 views

Date Released: October 23, 2012 

The iconic dance plagued the internet and spread to all ages.  Grandma even hopped on the trend, 

literally.

~Harlem Shake by Baauer

Views on YouTube:  41,449,223 views

Date Released:  May 22, 2012

The flash mob dance popularized the song and created its meme surrounding the dance.

2013~The Fox (What Does the Fox Say) by Ylvis

Views on Youtube: 908,188,413 views

Date Released: September 3, 2013 

If you ask anyone older than ten years old, “What does the fox say,” they will say the same, brainwashed answer that Siri will give, “Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow!”

          ~Cups(When I’m Gone) by Anna Kendrick

Views on YouTube:  506,643,586 views

Date Released: April 12, 2013

The classic cup song choreography became a staple to any teen and Pitch Perfect fan.

2014~Trap Queen by Fetty Wapp

Views on YouTube:  672,220,129 views

Date Released:  August 7, 2014

Fetty Wapp had everyone singing “1738, ayy, I’m like hey what’s up hello,” until the song was overplayed to death.

2015~Hotline Bling by Drake

Views on YouTube:  1,589,048,665 views

Date Released:  October 26, 2015

Everyone has seen the the iconic meme from Hotline Bling’s music video with Drake who possesses a knack for making popular and catchy songs.

2016~Black Beatles (Mannequin Challenge) by Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane

Views on YouTube: 774,421,351

Date Released:  September 22, 2016

The viral background track to the Mannequin Challenge could be found taking place everywhere from restaurants and stores to schools at its height of popularity.

2017~Mans Not Hot by Big Shaq 

Views on YouTube:  349,604,315 views

Date Released:  October 25, 2017

The verses with pure beatbox and sound effects aided in its popularity and memorability.

~Despacito by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee

Views on YouTube:  6,614,867,087 views

Date Released:  January 12, 2017

Talk about overkill.  Despacito was played all over the radio and became unavoidable.

2018~Havana by Camila Cabello

Views on YouTube:  861,482,681 views

Date Released: October 24, 2017

Former Fifth Harmony member, Cabello enthralled her audience with a repetitive, catchy tune.

2019~Old Town Road by Lil Nas X

Views on YouTube:  491,154,742 views

Date Released:  Apr 5, 2019

A huge bop.  Enough said.

        ~Bad Guy by Billie Eilish

Views on YouTube:  744,189,287 views

Date Released:  March 29, 2019

Billie Eilish proved her popularity on the charts taking No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, dethroning Old Town Road in August.