My Top 100 Songs of 2022

Music is the soundtrack to my life. It's about time I share it with you.

There are songs on this list that have been on repeat in my car for months. I've listened to them countless times and they never fail to astound me.

These are the songs I have chosen to play in my head during this time of turmoil and war. They are now a soundtrack to my thoughts and feelings on what is happening in Europe and around the world right now.

Thank you for listening.

Best Pop Songs 2022

I'm always on the hunt for a catchy new song that'll make your playlist easier to navigate. To help you get in the mood, I've rounded up the top 10 pop songs of the year so far. From "King" by Florence + The Machine, to "Shut Down" by BLACKPINK, here are my favorite new hits.

1. "King" by Florence + The Machine
2. "Shut Down" by BLACKPINK
3. "Break my Soul" by Beyoncé
4. "Nobody Gets Me" by SZA
5. "Out of Time" by The Weeknd
6. "Tomboy" by (G)I-DLE
7. "Light Switch" by Charlie Puth
8. "Daylight" by Harry Styles
9. "Don't Forget" by Sky Ferreira
10. "Vegas" by Doja Cat

Best Rock Songs 2022

I know that many of our friends probably love their EDM, but rock is a genre that never sleeps.

A few months after it was released, "Black Summer" has become one of the rock anthems for the year 2022. The guitar-drenched anthem is a welcome return from the Chili Peppers taken from their twelfth studio album, Unlimited Love.

This year, the world has long been aware of the rising tide in the rock genre. Let´s face it, if you're anything like me, you've probably been listening to these songs over and over.

1. "Black Summer" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
2. "Rest In Peace" by Dorothy
3. "Call Me Little Sunshine" by Ghost
4. "Planet Zero" by Shinedown
5. "Wild Child" by The Black Keys
6. "Fear Of The Dawn" by Jack White
7. "Brother the Cloud" by Eddie Vedder
8. "When You Know (Where You Come From)" by Scorpions
9. "The Garden of Eden" by Weezer
10. "The Loneliest" by Måneskin

Best Metal Songs 2022

Metal is the most powerful and rebellious music genre, so it's no surprise that these are some of the best songs of 2022.

With long hair and heavy riffs, these bands don't hold back when it comes to living it all on stage on in an album. Here are some of my favorite dark opus of the year.

1. "Rise Again" by Apocalyptica & Epica
2. "Handshake" With Hell by Arch Enemy
3. "Into the Light" by Cult of Luna
4. "Two Towers" by Fit For an Autopsy
5. "The Abysmal Eye" by Meshuggah
6. "Lux Æterna" by Metallica
7. "Masterpiece" by Motionless In White
8. "The Steeple" by Halestorm
9. "The Dying Song (Time to Sing)" by Slipknot
10. "Mirage" by Gaerea

Best Hip-Hop and Rap Songs

There is no doubt that the year 2022 will go down in music history as one of the best years for hip-hop.

The artists who have been present for decades are still at the top of their game and established as the leaders of this musical era. However, some young talents have also started to emerge and take center stage.

Kendrick Lamar once again proved himself to be one of the greatest rappers of a generation with his album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.

1. "N95" by Kendrick Lamar
2. "Sticky" by Drake
3. "Malvadão 3" by Xamã
4. "Maçã" by Dillaz
5. "This Is What I Mean" by Stormzy
6. "Maré" by Nuno Alves
7. "Wait For U" (ft. Drake, Tems) by Future
8. "Ver em Cores" by Rashid & Liniker
9. "Duas da Matina" by Plutonio
10. "Fato treino do City" by Sippinpurpp

Best R&B Songs

It's been an incredible year for R&B, with new artists like India Shaw taking over the space and some incredible songs released.

We've seen Givēon and PJ Morton both score hits with their latest songs, while artists like Mary J. Blige and John Legend continue to be key in the industry.

With such a broad spectrum of songs, it's hard to pick just one song from this year that was the best, but hopefully, these 10 titles can help you out.

1. "Lie Again" by Givēon
2. "Exchange" by India Shaw
3. "Light Me Up" by Ravyn Lenae
4. "Nervous" by John Legend
5. "Rent Money" by Mary J. Blige
6. "Please Don't Walk Away" by PJ Morton
7. "DFMU" by Ella Mai
8. "Everything" by Kehlani
9. "Joy" by Samm Henshaw
10. "Hoodie" by Ari Lennox

Best Country Songs

Time for my country music roundup of the year. Here is a list of some of my favorite country songs of 2022. Enjoy!

1. "She" by Jelly Roll
2. "Thought You Should Know" by Morgan Wallen
3. "If I Was a Cowboy" by Miranda Lambert
4. "The Kind of Love We Make" by Luke Combs
5. "Fall in Love" by Bailey Zimmerman
6. "No Horse To Ride" by Luke Grimes
7. "Something In The Orange" by Zach Bryan
8. "Atta Girl" by Lainey Wilson
9. "Wait in the Truck" by HARDY
10. "She Had Me At Heads Carolina" by Cole Swindell

Best Latin songs

There's something about Latin music, from the high energy of reggaeton to the soulful beats of salsa and bachata.

The songs are fun, passionate, and a little bit romantic to the heart. Try one of these songs that are guaranteed to make you party hardy.

So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party with some of the best Latin music songs so far.

1. "Provenza" by Karol G
2. "Monotonía" by Shakira, Ozuna
3. "Muero" by Kany García & Alejandro Sanz
4. "MAMIII" by Becky G & Karol G
5. "Nos Comemos Vivos" by Maluma feat. Chencho Corleone
6. "Ojos Rojos" by Nicky Jam
7. "El Que Espera" by Anitta & Maluma
8. "Efecto" by Bad Bunny
9. "Pepas" by Farruko
10. "Soy El Único" by Yahritza Y Su Esencia

Best Ukrainian Songs

In this era we live in, it's easy to get caught up in the havoc. We may not be able to change much, but we can choose what matters most to us.

Ukraine's war-torn landscape may have changed, but music lingers in the brave hearts of the Ukrainian people.

So I've rounded up ten Ukrainian songs released in 2022 to honor their resilience. Slava Ukraini!

1. "Stefania" by Kalush Orchestra
2. Call Me A Symbol by JINJER
3. "Чи разом?" by KOLA
4. "Тіні забутих предків" by Alina Pash
5. "ЮЮ" by Чорна хмара
6. "Несмачний мед" by To Eternity
7. "Воля" by KRUTb
8. "Direct" by Krechet & KOLA
9. "Веди" by Жадан і Собаки
10. "ЮЮ" by Чорна хмара

Best Portuguese Songs

Portuguese songs aren't just about fado. I've rounded up some of the best Portuguese songs from 2022, including new voices and more well-known artists.

This was indeed a great year for Portuguese music. Portuguese music can be beautiful, poetic, and vibrant. So, for this musical throwback, I've rounded up some of my favorite Portuguese songs from 2022.

I hope it brings back some memories, or maybe that it introduces you to a whole new culture.

1. "Agarra Em Mim" by Ana Moura ft. Pedro Mafama
2. "Ainda Nos Temos" by Syro
3. "Querido Futuro Namorado" by Carolina de Deus
4. "Saudade Saudade" by Maro
5. "Vertigem" by Salvador Sobral & Agir
6. "Eh Para a Frente, Eh Para trás" by Cláudia Pascoal
7. "Eu Nem Vi" by Linda Martini
8. "Meu Coração Emigrou" by Amélia Muge
9. "Paz" by Carolina Deslandes
10. "Venham Mais 7" by EU.CLIDES

Best global songs

Finally, Check out my handpicked selection of the best global songs of 2022.

A worldwide roundup of the best songs, breaking down language and style barriers to bring you a total all-encompassing musical experience.

You don't want to miss this!

1. "Amarties" by Anastasia
2. "Lous and The Yakuza" by Hiroshima
3. "Papel Crepom" by AGNES
4. "Viaja" by Irina Barros
5. "Ich Will Nicht Heim" by AYLIVA
6. "Giving The World Away" by Hatchie
7. "UTU" by Alikiba
8. "La Dolce Vita" by Fedez, Tananai, Mara Sattei
9. "SloMo" by Chanel
10. "Como Antes" by Matias Damásio

Final thoughts

As we head into 2023, the music world remains full of surprises. With some tracks promising a more electronic sound, others getting dark and heavy, and others bringing back the fun that used to be ubiquitous in music before the pandemic crisis.

Music is a universal language, so it's no surprise that it can either bring people together as we say farewell to a period in our lives when staying apart was a golden rule,

My Top 100 songs of 2022 will help you find an upbeat playlist to help energize your day. So pick up your headphones, turn them up and let's start dancing or rocking out.