The Most Iconic Tracks of 2025: A Year in Review.
From the genre-defying "HUNTR/X" by K-pop Demon Hunters to Lady Gaga's chart-topping album, Mayhem, this year saw a diverse range of music that left an indelible mark on the Billboard charts. The likes of Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny also made waves with their hits, while newcomers like Olivia Dean and Chappell Roan emerged as talented voices in the music scene.
However, amidst all the chart-toppers and viral sensations, we want to know: what were your favorite tracks of 2025? With a year that was anything but ordinary, from blockbuster films to critically acclaimed albums, there's no shortage of great songs to choose from. Take a look at some of the standout tracks from this past year, then cast your vote and share your musical tastes with us.
Some notable mentions include Kendrick Lamar's 13-week reign atop the Billboard Hot 100 with his SZA duet "Luther," as well as Lady Gaga's spot on the staff ranking of the best songs of the year for her hit single "Golden." This eight-week-running hit spent an impressive amount of time at the top of the chart and ended the year strong.
While critical rankings are one thing, personal favorites can be subjective, and we want to hear about yours. So go ahead, vote in our poll and let us know which track resonated with you most.
From the genre-defying "HUNTR/X" by K-pop Demon Hunters to Lady Gaga's chart-topping album, Mayhem, this year saw a diverse range of music that left an indelible mark on the Billboard charts. The likes of Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny also made waves with their hits, while newcomers like Olivia Dean and Chappell Roan emerged as talented voices in the music scene.
However, amidst all the chart-toppers and viral sensations, we want to know: what were your favorite tracks of 2025? With a year that was anything but ordinary, from blockbuster films to critically acclaimed albums, there's no shortage of great songs to choose from. Take a look at some of the standout tracks from this past year, then cast your vote and share your musical tastes with us.
Some notable mentions include Kendrick Lamar's 13-week reign atop the Billboard Hot 100 with his SZA duet "Luther," as well as Lady Gaga's spot on the staff ranking of the best songs of the year for her hit single "Golden." This eight-week-running hit spent an impressive amount of time at the top of the chart and ended the year strong.
While critical rankings are one thing, personal favorites can be subjective, and we want to hear about yours. So go ahead, vote in our poll and let us know which track resonated with you most.
. I saw her concert last year and it was LIFE.CHANGING 
. I love how she's always pushing boundaries and breaking rules in her music. And can we talk about Kendrick Lamar for a sec? "Luther" with SZA is like the perfect collab 
. The way they blend their styles together is pure magic 
. But honestly, what I'm really craving right now is some new music 
. I need something to fill the void left by Lady Gaga's album dropping... 
. I'm still on the fence about that Lady Gaga album Mayhem - I mean, "Golden" is a solid hit, but some people said it was just too repetitive... and then Kendrick Lamar's collab with SZA came out and just took over everything 
. What even was wrong with 13 weeks at number one? But on the flip side, Olivia Dean and Chappell Roan are like total newcomers who dropped fire tracks and I'm still listening to them 
i was listening to it nonstop when it came out and i still get chills every time it comes on my playlist lol what do u think about the new music from K-pop Demon Hunters, huntr/x is literally my fave song of 2025 rn?
, but it's that SZA duet with Kendrick that really takes the cake. I'm all about those surprise collaborations 
that song was FIRE 
billie eilish's album of the year win is a joke she literally phoned it in on that one 
meanwhile kpop idols are still getting paid peanuts and lady gaga's "golden" song is just a bunch of empty calories 
and don't even get me started on how Kendrick's "luther" single was basically just him singing about the same old stuff he's been saying for years 
Still, congrats to Lady Gaga for making it onto that staff ranking... guess all those years of promoting herself paid off 
. But what really gets me is how some people still can't get over the fact that Olivia Dean's breakout single was basically a ' TikTok-fied' rehash of an old song