The reflected a unique musical landscape where independent hip-hop, viral dance memes, and the sudden rise of new superstars like Lorde and Imagine Dragons dominated the airwaves. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis secured the top spot with " Thrift Shop ," an independent hit that famously celebrated bargain hunting over traditional rap tropes of wealth. Billboard Top 20 Songs of 2013
: Imagine Dragons brought rock back to the top 5 with " Radioactive ," a track that set records for its longevity on the chart (87 weeks). Meanwhile, Florida Georgia Line's " Cruise " signaled the rising dominance of the "bro-country" sound in the mainstream. 100 Best Songs Of 2013 Billboard
The following table highlights the top 20 most successful singles of the year based on Billboard's year-end calculations. Song Title Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Wanz Blurred Lines Robin Thicke ft. T.I. and Pharrell Williams Radioactive Imagine Dragons Harlem Shake Can't Hold Us Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton Mirrors Justin Timberlake Just Give Me a Reason Pink ft. Nate Ruess When I Was Your Man Bruno Mars Cruise Florida Georgia Line ft. Nelly Roar Katy Perry Locked Out of Heaven Bruno Mars Ho Hey The Lumineers Stay Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko Get Lucky Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams Royals I Knew You Were Trouble Taylor Swift We Can't Stop Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball Miley Cyrus Wake Me Up Suit & Tie Justin Timberlake ft. Jay-Z Key Musical Trends of 2013 The reflected a unique musical landscape where independent
: Transitioning from child star to a controversial adult pop figure, Cyrus landed two songs in the top 20—" We Can't Stop " and " Wrecking Ball "—driven by provocative performances and high-concept music videos. Meanwhile, Florida Georgia Line's " Cruise " signaled
: Robin Thicke's " Blurred Lines " was named Billboard's "Song of the Summer," spending 12 consecutive weeks at #1, though it became one of the year's most controversial tracks due to its lyrical content.
: 17-year-old New Zealander Lorde emerged as a critical and commercial force with " Royals ," which spent nine weeks at #1 and decried the luxury-obsessed culture of pop.
: Baauer's " Harlem Shake " (#4) became the first song to reach #1 on the Hot 100 largely due to a viral YouTube meme, leading Billboard to officially include YouTube views in its chart calculations.