Category: Greatest Songs Lists

Nicki Minaj’s songs move between quick, characterful rap verses, bright dance hooks and surprisingly exposed ballads. These 20 picks focus on her melodic songs and memorable collaborations, with room for …

Katy Perry’s songs pair big pop choruses with stories of first love, difficult breakups and finding confidence again. These 20 picks bring together her bright dance tracks, guitar-led songs and …

Shakira’s songs move easily from guitar-driven heartbreak to big dance choruses. These 20 picks bring together Spanish and English favorites, lively collaborations and a few quieter songs that put her …

Ariana Grande’s songs range from bright dance-pop to patient R&B ballads, with plenty of room for tender duets and dreamy album tracks. These 20 great songs bring together the big …

Frank Sinatra could make a swinging love song sound casual, then hold a room with a quiet ballad. These 20 picks move between his bright big-band performances, intimate late-night songs …

Prince could make a sparse funk rhythm feel complete, then turn around and stretch a ballad into a huge guitar performance. These 20 picks cover dance-floor favorites, romantic songs and …

Johnny Cash could make a love song sound resolute, a travel song feel restless and a tall tale land with a perfectly straight face. These 20 great songs bring together …

Nirvana could turn a simple guitar figure into a huge chorus, then hold your attention with a nearly whispered acoustic song. These 20 picks cover the band’s familiar singles, heavier …

Madonna’s best songs include the dance-floor pull of “Into the Groove,” the sweeping chorus of “Like a Prayer” and the quieter heartbreak of “Take a Bow.” These 20 picks move …

Drake’s songs range from relaxed R&B and bright dance tracks to focused rap singles. “Hotline Bling,” “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Headlines” make good starting points for those different …