Pop, electronic, country, rap, and metal for September, in no particular order.
1. Echosmith's wispy back-to-the-lunchroom anthem, "Cool Kids."
2. Robin Schulz' Europe-dominating remix of Lilly Wood & The Prick's 2010 song "Prayer in C," which is poised for a U.S. takeover.
3. Charli XCX's gloriously bratty "Break the Rules."
4. Colbie Caillat's self-love anthem "Try," co-written by R&B legend Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds.
5. Ascendant Swedes Alesso and Tove Lo join forces for a Las Vegas floor-filler, "Heroes."
6. Sydney band The Preatures' "Somebody's Talking" builds to a soulful choir finish.
7. British songwriter Ben Howard's somber, guitar-washed "Forget Where We Were."
8. Producer Cashmere Cat's edit of Ariana Grande's grown-up "Be My Baby," which is better than the original.
9. The Chainsmokers celebrate confidence with "Kanye."
10. "Faded," the forget-everything dance hit from anonymous singer and producer Zhu.
11. "Same Love" singer Mary Lambert goes for radio play and proves dirty laundry can sound sweet with "Secrets."
12. T.I. gets invigorated by Young Thug on "About The Money," a club singalong for anyone who know what it feels like to be owed a check.
13. Blake Shelton shows an ex his teeth over banjos on "Neon Light."
14. Nicki Minaj pokes sneering fun at rap purists with "Anaconda," a reboot of the poppiest rap song of all time, "Baby Got Back."
15. Drake mimics Atlanta singer and rapper ILoveMakonnen's DIY flow on "Tuesday."
16. Redlight's "9TS (90s Baby)," an homage to Biggie and Versace that's become Maisie Williams' favorite song.
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