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Summer Anthems 2018: The Ultimate Party Songs Playlist
26 July 2018, 17:24
Get ready to soundtrack your summer with some serious sun-soaked bangers.
We've got a feeling Summer 18' is going to be a big one, so it's time to inject your playlists with some sun, sea and all-round good vibes.
Your favourite artists are delivering the perfect soundtrack to the summer months, including bangers from Drake, Chris Brown, Cardi B and more.
So whether your touring the festival scene, hopping from island to island or manning the barbecue at home like a pro, we've got you covered.
Press play on your ultimate summer anthems playlist.
Jax Jones & Mabel Feat. Rich The Kid - 'Ring Ring'
Jax Jones has done it again! The super-producer has linked up British songstress Mabel and Rich The Kid for their new summer banger.
Zie Zie - 'Fine Girl'
Afrobeats star Zie Zie comes through with an infectious summer-infused banger that'll instantly lift your mood.
Justin Timberlake - 'SoulMate'
Produced by OVO's Nineteen85 and co-written by hitmaker James Fauntleroy, Justin Timberlake's catchy new single 'SoulMate' will be filling dancefloors all summer long.
Tyga Feat. Offset - 'Taste'
Tyga's collaboration with Offset is emerging as one of the hottest songs of summer 2018 so far! The pair have collaborated over an upbeat anthem that will soundtrack any pool party!
EO - 'German'
Teenage UK rapper EO has made a the ultimate summer song to listen to in your car!
Rich The Kid - 'Plug Walk'
Despite Rich The Kid releasing the song early in 2018, expect 'Plug Walk' to be a huge song this summer!
Ariana Grande - 'No Tears Left To Cry'
Ariana Grande returned from her lengthy musical hiatus to release huge comeback single 'No More Tears Left To Cry'.
Swae Lee - 'Guatemala'
Swae Lee followed up the success of his French Montana collaboration 'Unforgettable' with another summer-themed hit called 'Unforgettable'.
Drake - 'Nice For What'
Leave it to Drizzy to come through with a bouncy celebration of all things powerfully female. 'Nice For What' is just a taster of Drake's 2018 takeover!
Lil Dicky Feat. Chris Brown - 'Freaky Friday'
Lil Dicky and Breezy channel their inner Lindsay Lohan for this goofy body-swapping banger. Swooping to the top of the charts shortly after its release, 'Freaky Friday' is here to stay.
Calvin Harris Feat. Dua Lipa - 'One Kiss'
Following on from last year's sun-drenched record 'Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1', Scottish hitmaker Harris returns with a fresh, floor-filling belter featuring Brit pop princess Dua.
Cardi B Feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin - 'I Like It'
The Bronx Cinderella channels her Latin roots with this salsa-infused bop. Featuring reggaeton royalty Bad Bunny and J Balvin, this will have you dancing all summer long.
Drake - 'God's Plan'
Drizzy's anthemic return to music has got fans seriously hyped for his upcoming album. This uplifting, celebratory banger is nothing but a vibe!
B Young - 'Jumanji'
B Young is turning up the heat this summer with his smooth, melodic banger. 'Jumanji' has been bubbling since its release last year, but it's sky-rocketing right now.
Wiley Feat. Shakka - 'Certified'
Wiley has teamed up with Shakka for an easy-breezy, sun-soaked banger that you'll be hearing everywhere this summer.
Kojo Funds Feat. RAYE - 'Check'
Combining his knack for killer hooks and memorable melodies with Raye's soulful vocals, Kojo is crashing into our summer anthems lowdown with force.
Post Malone Feat. Ty Dolla $ign - 'Psycho'
Following on from the success of last years 'rockstar', Post Malone has formed another epic alliance - this time with Ty Dolls $ign - for his new song 'Psycho'.
Shakka Feat. AlunaGeorge - 'Man Down'
Shakka and AlunaGeorge bring the summer vibes with their catchy track. The duo enlisted the help of seasoned producer and Afrobeats specialist Jae5 for some infectious beats.
Ne-Yo Feat. Bebe Rexha & Stefflon Don - 'Push Back'
Summer smash alert! Ne-Yo retutns with an island-tinged banger featuring the vocals of frequent chart-topper Bebe Rexha and British rap starlet Stefflon Don.
Bazzi - 'Mine'
Bazzi delivers with his breakthrough single 'Mine', a short-but-sweet jam that's as uplifting as it is catchy. A summer banger!
Yxng Bane - 'Vroom'
The London rapper is revving up for the summertime with this fiery track. This dance-ready Afro-pop tune is yet another example of Yxng Bane's talents.
Steel Banglez Feat. Yungen, MoStack, Mr Eazi & Not3s - 'Bad'
Featuring a fine selection of some of the UK's hottest talent right now, 'Bad' is an infectious hit that you'll be spinning on repeat all summer.
Joe Stone Feat. Cr3on - 'Is It Really Love'
Joe Stone & Cr3on have seriously come through with this epic feel-good remix of Whitney Houston's iconic 'How Will I Know'.
RAYE Feat. Mabel & Stefflon Don - 'Cigarette'
As if one female trailblazer wasn't enough, Raye has enlisted the help of her fellow British starlets Mabel and Stefflon Don for this catchy, party-ready bop.
David Guetta Feat. Sia - 'Flames'
French hitmaker David Guetta has churned out another sure-fire banger, teaming up with fellow chart-topper Sia for a hot new track.
