Music is known as a force to connect people together, it’s a language that everyone understands ranging from different genres, styles and artists. Music can reduce stress, anxiety and pain. That’s why, when we are feeling a certain way in situations, we pop on our headphones and press play. Ever wonder why listening to a song can remind you of a moment or memories? Well according to Thomann blog, music can make memories tangible.
“Luther” Kendrick Lamar Feat. SZA
As in September 2025, there were three most streamed songs on Spotify, starting off strong with, “Luther,” by Kendrick Lamer featuring SZA, with 1 billion streams. Lamar’s album, “GNX,” was released in 2024 and went as viral as his other albums especially because in the mist of it, he and rapper Drake were having disagreements that turned into a lyrical battle with both artists dissing each other on different songs. At the end, many people said that Kendrick won the battle. The Even though “Luther” topped the list, students had their own personal favorites and opinion on what songs stood out the most.
“My favorite song on this list depends on what mood I’m in, but currently my favorite song is “I’m the Problem,” Junior Arianna Osoria said. “A song I wish was on the list is Welcome to New York by Taylor Swift.”
“Die with a smile” Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
The 2nd most popular song is, “Die with a Smile,” by Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars with 2.9 billion streams. This song was released on August 16th, 2024. The song is a combination of soft rock, soul, country and retro. Die with a smile was an idea that Gaga and Mars wrote and created after a night in the studio. This song is about lovers who want to enjoy their last moments in each others arms. It is a mix that fans loved so much that it got a nomination for the best pop Duo/Group performance at the 67th Grammy awards and ended up winning.
“Birds Of a Feather by Billie Eilish is my favorite song on this list because I loved Hit Me Hard and Soft, and Billie is such a good artist,” Junior Zayla Ariste said. “A song I wish was on this list would be anything from the Tortured Poets Department album by Taylor Swift.”
“Tv off” Kendrick Lamar feat. Leafy Gunplay
The 3rd most popular song is, “Tv Off,” by Kendrick Lamar featuring Lefty Gunplay with 691 million streams. This song was released on November 22, 2024, along with the whole album, “GNX”. At the 2025 halftime show that was televised live on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, Tv Off was one of the songs Lamar performed along with many more. But this track stuck out more than the others because of the meaning it has. The entertainments we have and consume shouldn’t just be enjoyed but should also make us think very deeply about we just took in. It was a perfect ending track for the night.
“My favorite song on the list is Birds of a Feather because it’s just Billie,” Junior Ainsley Kopetski said. “A song I wish was on this list is Beaches by Beabadoobee.”
