2014 Countdown: Top 10 Dance Songs

From booty-popping, to retro throwbacks, to the techno beats, 2014 brought out a little more variety when it came to songs to dance to. Here's a list of my personal favorites!

 

10.) “Anaconda”

Nicki Minaj

Oh Nicki Nicki Nicki. At first listen, you’re thinking that’s such a rip-off of Sir Mix-a-Lot’s hit “Baby Got Back (which it absolutely is, don’t get me wrong). But then the more you hear it, the more you love it, the more you can’t get enough. That ass though…

 

9.) “Waves (Robin Schulz Radio Edit)”

Mr Probz

This is probably one of the most soothing, calming dance songs I’ve heard in a while. It’s epic and beautiful yet so simple.

8.) “Come Get It Bae”

Pharrell Williams & Miley Cyrus

It was nice of Pharrell to give us a little bit of a break from that hit “Happy”, and what better way to do it than with Miley herself! Although, we can retire the wrong use of the word bae. Look it up people.

7.) “Right Now”

Mary J. Blige

Disclosure and Mary J. make a perfect match! Here in their second collaboration of the year (the first being “F for You” from Disclosure’s incredible debut album) it serves as one of the first singles from Mary’s breathtaking The London Sessions album. She still knows how to play a woman scorned, but this time she has a different sound, a different audience, and a different attitude. Get it girl!

6.) “Turn Down For What”

DJ Snake & Lil’ Jon

It’s an infectious beat, it brings us the return of Lil’ Jon, and it just gets you pumped. Simple as that.

5.) “Talk Dirty”

Jason Derülo & 2 Chainz

Jason finally gets a chance to shine with a good, solid hit in this dirty talkin’ jam. The sexy saxophone, the global references, that damn rapper with his two chains, and not to mention the body that is Jason Derülo, it was a wonderful combination of a lot of things that created this memorable song.

4.) “Uptown Funk”

Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars

The genius that is Mark Ronson returns with a bang! Bringing along the genius that is Bruno Mars, the two give us a Morris Day & The Time-inspired jam that takes us back to a funkier time. It’s a retro song that fits well today. You can’t help but dance!

3.) “Shake It Off”

Taylor Swift

In a not-so big move, Taylor Swift went 100% pop, and it was pure perfection! This first single from her smash album 1989 is an infectious song with its “Mickey” inspired beat and cheerleader lyrics. While it may sound like it rips off the classic that is “Playas Gon’ Play” by 3LW, it’s still a great, fun song.

2.) “Love Never Felt So Good”

Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake

The return of the King of Pop bringing along the Prince of Pop and the hitmaker (Timbaland), it was a match made in heaven! This song just makes me smile anytime I hear it. It’s a great groove song, a lovely gem that really captures the essence of Michael Jackson without drastically changing his sound or voice.

1.) “Rather Be”

Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne

It’s rare to hear a hit dance song with a beautiful violin melody, but Clean Bandit made it possible. It’s a sweet, loving song with a hook that is so damn catchy.