My Favorite Summer 2018 Songs

As summer is coming to an end I thought it would be cool to share some of the tracks I have been loving during these hot months. It was definitely hard narrowing tracks down, hopefully, you enjoy the ones I picked and maybe you will take a listen.

Jessie J is an amazing vocalist no doubt and this song just goes to prove it. This song like many of her others have lyrics that portray a message that many people can connect to. This version of the song compared to the original is better because I think it shows off her vocals more without having a beat in the background. When comparing this song to the others from the album I feel like this is the only one that shows off her vocals and the other songs don't really correspond with this one; I think there is no overall connection with the album and each song is more to its own.

When Zayn started his solo career I was super excited to know what type of songs he would release. His debut album was really good and definitely showed off his vocal ability. Following this, he started releasing singles for his second album. Each single he has released so far has shown change as an artist when comparing them to the songs from his first album. So far I have enjoyed every single he has released but this one is my favorite and I cannot wait for him to release his second album.

I've enjoyed James Bay's music since he released his debut album in 2015 and from there he took a three-year break before releasing his second album. I feel like this album was definitely worth the wait because each song on the album show how much of a good artist he is and his ability to connect rock and soul together. This song specifically has both a rock and soulful sound to it that draws the listener in for more and on top of that James's voice in combination with a choir in the background makes the song sound even more amazing.

Christina Aguilera has been one of those artists that I can never get enough of because her songs are so good due to her powerful voice. This song has a powerful message and the vocals of both Demi and Christina makes the message be known. I'm glad this song turned out to be a collaboration because I feel as if it was just Christina by herself the song would not sound right. Additionally, Demi definitely holds her own in the song and it doesn't seem as though Christina is overpowering her.

Some people may not like Billie Eilish due to her musical sound, but some people like her because of the messages portrayed in her songs. I like Billie Eilish because she doesn't sound like everyone else on the radio and has created her own lane in the music industry. This song featuring Khalid talks about being trapped in a depressed state and I think this is something many people can connect to. Khalid's vocals mixed with Billie's sounds beautiful and is something I really like about the song because their voices connect.

Ariana Grande has a very angelic voice that will make you stop whatever you are doing. This song has a powerful message that empowers women and I think that is what draws people into the song. I like this song because the sound is different than the songs she has previously released; its more fast paced. I also like the video because it promotes diversity.

Bobi Andonov is an musical artist that many people don't know about yet, but I hope soon he get the recognition he deserves because his voice is amazing. There are not many artist that sound or even have the style of Andonov and I think that is what makes him unique to the music world. The thing that attracts me to his music is the tempo of his songs and the beats he uses because they compliment his voice very well and they don't take away from it.

Walk The Moon is a band that mixes pop and rock together very well. This song is has a nice beat to it and I feel like its a good song to dance to. The video is made me like the song even more because it doesn't have a very complicated storyline and with that, I think it makes it easier for the viewer to grasp the things going on in the video.

This early 2000s track reminds me of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights; one of my favorite movies. The beat is something that draws me in and makes me like the song even more along with the sound of the guitar. The video makes the song even more appealing.

Matt Maeson is an artist that I have enjoyed since the release of his debut album. His second album didn't disappoint because it showed off Maeson's ability to tell a story through his music. I like this song because he shows off his voice more and allows for the instruments to play a smaller role.

James Arthur is a very good vocalist who likes to talk about his personal struggles and I think this song is a good representation of that. This song like many of the ones from his first album shows off his vocal ability and his vulnerability as a human.

I found out about Tom Walker at the beginning of the year and at the time he only had one single out. From there he went on to release other songs that sound amazing. His raspy vocals mixed with his accent makes his songs sound good along with the fact that he plays guitar. This song lyrically has something many people can connect to.

Bishop Briggs has a versatile voice that can compliment many different tempos and beats. This is one of my favorite songs from her debut album because it presents this vulnerability in her voice and it is also different than the other tracks on her album that have a faster tempo and more of a rock sound.