Top Ten Songs of 2024: Billboard End of Year Charts

2024 has been a whirlwind of pop princesses dominating the Billboard, rap rivalries making headlines, and a political landscape shaped by digital influence. Amidst the highs and lows, including the loss of iconic figures, one thing has remained constant: the unifying power of music. As we reflect on a year that brought both triumph and tribulation, here are the top ten songs of 2024, as celebrated by Billboard’s end-of-year charts.

1. Lose Control – Teddy Swims

Written by Jane Dimsdale, Joshua Coleman, Julian Bunetta, Marco Rodriguez-Diaz Jr., and John Sudduth, the single spent 45 non-consecutive weeks in the Billboard Hot 100 top ten. Produced by Ammo and Julian Bunetta, this single features piano-like instruments accompanied by snaps in the background. A soulful Teddy Swims elevates this track to a new level with his husky voice.

2. A Bar Song(Tipsy) – Shaboozey

This banger spent nineteen weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, tying the all-time record set by Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road.” This country-rap crossover was written by Shaboozey, Jerrel Jones, Capo, Mark Williams, Kevin Sastry, Sean Cook, and J-Kwon. Produced by Sean Cook and Kevin Sastry, the single features guitars, claps, and light drums, taking 2024 by storm.

3. Beautiful Things – Benson Boone

Produced by Evan Blair and written by Benson Boone, Jack LaFrantz, and Evan Blair, this soft bass instrumental single sent chills through the nation. Amassing over 400 million views on YouTube, Boone spent seven non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard Global 200 chart. The song was also popular on TikTok, with the chorus circulating for some time.

4. I Had Some Help – Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen

This was the first single to spend six weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024. It was written by Austin Post, Morgan Wallen, Louis Bell, Ryan Vojtesak, Jonathan Hoskins, Ernest Smith, Ashley Gorley, and Chandler Walters. The uptempo breakup song was produced by Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, and Jonathan Hoskins. Known primarily for his rap style, Post Malone explored a different angle with this single, tapping into a softer side.

5. Lovin On Me – Jack Harlow

Lovin’ On Me” spent six non-consecutive weeks at number 100 on the Hot 100 charts, surpassing Harlow’s 2022 single “First Class.” The single, produced by Oz, Momberger, and Nik D, features a frusta-like beat with heavy drops. Writing credits are given to Jackman Harlow, Ozan Yildirim, Sean Momberger, Nik Frascona, Nicki Jon Pabón, Delbert Greer, and Reginald Nelton. The song was particularly popular among Generation Z and Alpha on TikTok.

6. Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar

Undeniably considered the diss track of the decade, this dark diss spent twenty-one weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Rap Chart. Written solely by Kendrick Duckworth and produced by Mustard, Sounwave, and Sean Momberger, this single made waves. From the instrumentals to the snaps to the classic West Coast sound, Lamar took the latter half of 2024 by storm.

7. Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter

Despite not reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100, this former Disney star topped the Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts while debuting at number seven on the Hot 100. The single, written by Carpenter, Amy Allen, Mike Portnoy, Julian Bunetta, and Steph Jones, took TikTok by storm this summer. Featuring an airy California vibe with heavily layered instrumentals, the single, produced by Mike Portnoy and Julian Bunetta, highlights this star’s transition into adulthood.

8. Million Dollar Baby – Tommy Richman

Never reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100, this single topped the TikTok Top 50, Billboard Global Excl. U.S., Billboard Global 200, and Streaming Songs charts. Produced by Max Vossberg, Jonah Roy, Mannyvelli, Sparkheem, and Kavi, this uptempo, ’80s-like beat dominated TikTok. The single was written by Tommy Richman.

9. I Remember Everything – Zach Bryan Featuring Kacey Musgrave’s

Written and produced by Zach Bryan, with writer credits also going to Kacey Musgraves, this single was number one for one week on the Hot 100 but remained at the top of the Hot Country Songs chart for 20 weeks. This soft guitar ballad touches the hearts of its audience with its melodic and raspy vocals.

10. Too Sweet – Hozier

Written by Andrew Byrne, Daniel Tannenbaum, Peter Gonzales, Sergiu German, Stuart Johnson, Tyler Mehlenbacher, and Daniel Krieger. Produced by Hozier, Beckon, Chakra, Sergiu, and Peter, the single spent one week on the Hot 100. The single also gained popularity on TikTok, with its chorus featuring the lead singer’s raspy voice and the background of the band’s instruments.