Music

Major global summer hits

Explore a curated selection of the most popular songs that have dominated airwaves and charts during the summer months globally. From timeless classics to recent chart-toppers, this list captures the essence of the summer season through music. Discover the tracks that defined past summers and those currently setting the pace, perfect for any summer playlist. Relive the nostalgia and find new tunes for your summer adventures.

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    Abracadabra (2025)

    127 Global Votes
    • High-energy dance-pop single

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    Lady Gaga led Serch Wow Qué Pasa's Top W20 for four consecutive months with 'Abracadabra' and was the seventh most successful song worldwide in the first half of 2025. Its prolonged chart success solidified it as a major summer hit.

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    we can't be friends (wait for your love) (2024)

    99 Global Votes
    • Reached #1 on global Spotify charts

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    This second single from Ariana Grande's album 'Eternal Sunshine', released in March 2024, was one of the songs that defined the summer of 2024. Its impact on Anglo-Saxon pop and global success made it an essential track.

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    Shake It To The Max (FLY) – Remix (2025)

    84 Global Votes
    • Earned gold certification by RIAA

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    This vibrant remix by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea was included in Spotify's predictions for summer 2025 and also in TikTok's global top. Its fusion of musical styles and widespread popularity made it a summer hit.

  4. 4

    Bésame (2025)

    83 Global Votes
    • Features a reunion of Alejandro Sanz and Shakira

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    The new collaboration by Shakira and Alejandro Sanz, 'Bésame', had a very strong debut at number six on Serch Wow Qué Pasa's Top W20 in 2025. The union of two iconic figures in Latin music made it a significant summer hit.

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    Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido (2025)

    10 Global Votes
    • Merengue genre

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    Karol G with 'Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido' was mentioned as one of the songs that 'blew up' in the summer of 2024 and was part of TikTok's top 10. Its popularity on platforms and its recognition as a summer hit make it a relevant item.

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    Hold My Hand (2015)

    0 Global Votes
    • Official song of the summer

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    This Jess Glynne song, originally released in 2015, made a spectacular comeback in the summer of 2025, becoming a viral phenomenon on TikTok. Its association with the 'Jet2holidays' trend and its massive presence on the platform solidified it as a global summer hit.

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    NUEVAYoL (January 2025)

    0 Global Votes
    • Opening track of sixth solo studio album

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    Bad Bunny opted for classic Latin sounds with 'NUEVAYoL', a track that Spotify included among its 30 candidates to dominate global listens in the summer of 2025. Its ability to redefine the summer hit made it stand out.

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    BAILE INoLVIDABLE (January 2025)

    0 Global Votes

    This Bad Bunny track, with its reunion of salsa and Caribbean elements, was named the song of the summer for 2025 in Spain by Santander SMusic and La Vanguardia. It represents an artistic evolution within urban pop.

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    Rock That Body (2009)

    0 Global Votes
    • Reached #160 on global Spotify chart

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    A Black Eyed Peas classic that, despite its 2009 release, resurfaced strongly in the summer of 2025, ranking in TikTok's global top. Its success on the platform highlights TikTok's influence in giving a second life to established tracks.

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    Mystical Magical (2025)

    0 Global Votes
    • Contemporary hit song

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    This fresh and catchy track by Benson Boone was one of Spotify's 30 candidates for summer 2025, standing out for its melody and the artist's high-pitched voice. He was singled out as one of the promising voices of the coming decades.

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    DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025)

    0 Global Votes
    • Culturally authentic

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    This was Bad Bunny's fourth single and number one song among the 15 most listened to in the first half of 2025, accumulating over a billion global streams on Spotify and YouTube. Its massive success on streaming platforms positioned it as one of the biggest summer hits.

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    Messi (2024)

    0 Global Votes
    • Led league with 36 goal contributions

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    Although released in May 2024, Lola JN's 'Messi' had its 'boom' during 2025, going viral on TikTok and climbing to number five globally. Its explosion in popularity makes it a significant summer hit of that year.

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    Da Me (2025)

    0 Global Votes

    Bad Gyal presented a more elegant and mature proposal with 'Da Me' in 2025, a reggaeton filtered by R&B sensibility and a slow beat. It was highlighted as one of the musical novelties that marked the summer, showing an evolution in Spanish urban pop.

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    Gata Only (2024)

    0 Global Votes
    • Global song of the summer on TikTok

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    This track by FloyyMenor and Cris Mj was the most listened to song on TikTok during the summer of 2024, generating over 1.6 million creations. Its massive popularity and the fact that its creators were the first Chileans to enter the Billboard Top 10 since 1999 solidified it as a major global hit.

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    Espresso (2024)

    0 Global Votes
    • Billboard's No. 1 global song of the summer for 2024

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    Sabrina Carpenter with 'Espresso' was one of Spotify's predictions for summer 2024 and was mentioned as one of the songs that 'blew up'. Its inclusion in the charts and its recognition as a popular summer song make it relevant.