At the end of 2022, Billboard, which compiles the most popular songs in the United States in a list, has made a list of the songs that have reached the first position this year.
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Over the past year, only 14 songs have made it to the top of this prestigious chart. Here is the list.
1. Anti Hero – Taylor Swift
This Taylor Swift track stayed at number six weeks at the top of the “Billboard Hot 100”. It was his 9th career song to reach No. 1.
2. Unholy – Sam Smith et Kim Petras
Sam Smith managed to thrill many with “Unholy”.
3. Bad Habit – Steve Lacy
At the top of the charts for three weeks, Steve Lacy was able to make himself known in the music world in the United States.
4. Super Freaky Girl – Nicki Minaj
Upon its release, this song performed by rapper Nicki Minaj carved out a place at the top of the charts.
5. Break My Soul – Beyoncé
2022 will have been marked by the return of Beyoncé, with the release of a new album. “Break My Soul” remained at number one for two consecutive weeks.
6. About Damn Time – Lizzo
It was Lizzo’s second song to reach the top of this chart.
7. Jimmy Cooks – Drake et 21 Savage
The Canadian rapper has been accumulating musical successes for a few years.
8. Wait for U – Drake, Tems et Future
This collaboration between the three rappers allowed them to take first place on the “Billboard Hot 100” for a week.
9. First Class – Jack Harlow
This American rapper was on his second appearance at the top of the charts.
10. As It Was – Harry Styles
Harry Styles rather stood out in 2022; “As It Was” stayed at number one for 15 weeks in the United States.
11. Heat Waves – Glass Animals
Five weeks at the top of the charts, many qualify it as the song of the summer.
12. We Don’t Talk About Bruno – Encanto Cast
No less than six artists participated in the development of the song!
13. Easy On Me – Adele
Released in October, the song stayed at number one for 10 weeks, including three in 2022.
14. All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
An emblematic song of the holiday season, the American singer continues to bring the magic of Christmas to life with this success (5 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2022).
