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.