15 Modern Songs That Show How Pop Kept Changing

Inside this ranking: 15 headline-making yachts, following the source's published order and reported estimates. Prices can change and should be read as editorial estimates rather than live appraisals.

• “Despacito” — Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee — “Despacito” — Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. S.
• “Old Town Road” — Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus — “Old Town Road” — Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. This short, playful 2019 hit turned genre classification itself into part of the conversation.
• “bad guy” — Billie Eilish — “bad guy” — Billie Eilish. Minimal space is the main instrument in this 2019 pop record.
• Blinding Lights — The Weeknd — “Blinding Lights” — The Weeknd. A bright synthesizer pulse and relentless drum-machine momentum make “Blinding Lights” feel immediately familiar without being a museum piece.

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