Summer tunes potentially set to dominate the music charts this year
As the summer season approaches, the race for the highly anticipated summer hit is heating up. Over the years, popular summer anthems have included "I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry, "I Follow Rivers (Magician Remix)" by Lykke Li, "Wake Me Up" by Avicii, and "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee.
Typically, the summer hit originates from holiday regions and needs to build up popularity. However, this year, the contenders are shaping up to be a diverse mix of established and emerging artists.
According to GfK Entertainment, the song "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar was a leading contender for the 2022 summer hit. The track received widespread critical acclaim for its contagious production, Lamar's vocal performance, and sharp songwriting, with praise from notable figures such as Serena Williams and the CEO of the Recording Academy.
While no clear candidates for the 2022 summer hit from GfK Entertainment are mentioned, "Not Like Us" stands out prominently based on the sources available.
In the current landscape, "Ordinary" by American singer Alex Warren is making waves. The song has been number one for seven weeks and is doing well on both radio and streaming. Another potential contender is "Show Me Love" (WizTheMc x bees & honey), a track with summer vibes that has been stable in the charts for some time.
K-Pop band Blackpink from South Korea is also a potential candidate for the 2025 summer hit with their energetic new song "Jump". The viral effect and the potential to reach number one in the charts are also important factors.
Traditionally, the summer hit comes from lesser-known interpreters or those without a big hit in Germany. However, exceptions have been made in recent years, such as Shirin David in 2024, Ed Sheeran in 2021, and Shawn Mendes in 2019.
In 2024, Shirin David's "Belly, Legs, Butt" was confirmed as the official summer hit at the end of August and stayed at the top of the German Charts for six weeks. This year, "Belly, Legs, Butt" remains a strong influence, with its catchy melody, easy-to-sing lyrics, and danceable rhythm still resonating with listeners.
As we move towards the summer of 2025, other potential candidates include "Be Mine" by German singer-songwriter Kamrad and "Shake It to The Max (FLY)" (Moliy & Silent Addy). Hans Schmucker from GfK Entertainment predicts that the summer hit is taking its time to emerge, but with the diverse array of contenders, it's sure to be a summer to remember.
Entertainment-wise, "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar and "Show Me Love" (WizTheMc x bees & honey) are currently making significant waves in the music industry as potential summer hits for 2022. Meanwhile, K-Pop band Blackpink is generating excitement for their energetic new song "Jump" that could be the summer hit of 2025, due to its potential to reach number one in the charts and viral effect.
