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Music Hits 2022

Music Hits 2022

A year of genre crossovers and breakout artists, 2022 delivered a diverse soundtrack across streaming platforms and radio. From upbeat anthems to mellower ballads, listeners explored a wide spectrum of sounds that defined the year.

Key trends

  • Genre fusions continued to rise, blending pop, hip-hop, and dance influences.
  • Shorter track runtimes gained popularity, aligning with streaming habits.
  • Global artists topped charts, highlighting a more international mix of hits.
  • Longevity through remixes and collaborations kept songs in rotation longer.

Top tracks of 2022

  • About Damn Time — Lizzo
  • As It Was — Harry Styles
  • First Time — Muni Long
  • Heat Waves — Glass Animals
  • Industry Baby — Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
  • Stay — The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
  • Levitating (Remix) — Dua Lipa feat. DaBaby
  • Bad Habit — Steve Lacy
  • Easy On Me — Adele
  • Late Night Talking — Harry Styles

Artist spotlight

  • Lizzo’s fearless confidence and catchy production propelled her into the year’s spotlight, earning widespread acclaim and chart success.
  • Harry Styles continued to blend classic rock influences with contemporary pop, refining his signature sound on multiple releases.
  • Adele returned with a powerful vocal performance and deeply personal lyrics, reconnecting with a broad audience.

Suggested playlist: 10 tracks for a 2022 listening session

  • About Damn Time
  • As It Was
  • First Time
  • Heat Waves
  • Industry Baby
  • Stay
  • Levitating (Remix)
  • Bad Habit
  • Easy On Me
  • Late Night Talking

Year in review: charts and streams

  • Streaming platforms dominated the way fans consumed music, with playlists driving discovery.
  • Global collaboration remained a key strategy for reaching wider audiences.
  • The balance between nostalgic tunes and fresh sounds shaped radio programming and algorithmic recommendations.

Next steps

  • Consider creating a bespoke 2022 hits playlist tailored to your audience’s tastes.
  • Feature a spotlight on breakout artists with short bios and representative tracks.
  • Update monthly roundups to reflect ongoing streaming and chart performance.
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