We have finally reached the top 5 and here is how our 2018 Top 20 (5-1) looks:
5. Kelly Rowland - Kelly
It's been a while since Kelly Rowland last released a song. She has been busy as a coach on The Voice Australia and promoting a new fitness clothing range. Kelly's new single is called 'Kelly' and and it is the perfect song for fans.
The song is a more Hiphop/RnB track and we are hoping for more songs from her!
Go Kelly Go!
4. Cher Lloyd - None Of My Business
Cher Lloyd has been of the radar for a while but she has been busy being a new mom. To get back into the limelight and to start up her career, Cher released a new song called 'None Of My Business' and it is the perfect comeback.
The track describes a woman discussing her ex and his new girlfriend but saying it isn't any of her business.
Now signed to Universal, we can't wait to hear near music in 2019.
3. Union J feat. Ironik - Dancing
Many fans had been worried about what the future would hold for the lads from Union J. During 2018 they released three songs and it is their song 'Dancing' featuring Ironik which enters our chart. Union J are signed to RU Listening LTD and everything seems to be moving very well. Although Josh Cuthbert announced he wants to leave the group, JJ and Jaymi are continuing Union J and fans are waiting to see what happens in 2019.
2. Lunafall - Addicted
Lunafall is a band from Birmingham and ever since we came across their music, we want to hear more. The song 'Addicted' makes you want to get up and dance as soon as it starts and it will be a song which will be stuck in your head for a long time.
The group are currently working on new songs and are preparing tour dates.
1. Nadine Coyle - September Song
What a year 2018 was for Nadine Coyle. After she released her hit 'Go To Work' in 2017, fans and social media went crazy when Nadine announced she would be releasing her EP. The stand-out track is a cover of Jonas Blue's 'September Song' and we feel Nadine has done a great job with the track which we think is the style of music Nadine should be releasing.
Most of 2018 saw Nadine touring around the UK at some of the Pride concerts and it has been announced that new music should be released in 2019 by the Virgin EMI signed artist!
One positive Michelle can take from 2018 is her amazing new single 'Fearless'. Anyone going through struggles will find help listening to Michelle's stunning vocals on such a powerful song.
This track could is what fans have been waiting for from Michelle and we hope there is more music in 2019 coming from such a fantastic singer!
9. Claire Richards - On My Own
After all the success Claire Richards has had with her group Steps, it was obvious that she would also love to showcase her stunning vocals and boy we are glad she did. Her debut single 'On My Own' was the perfect way to kick off her solo journey and it has already had almost 600,000 streams on Spotify.
The song is the lead single from her up coming album 'My Wildest Dreams' and Claire toured around the UK in December to give fans a chance to hear some songs from the album.
Claire will be very busy in 2019 with the promotion of her solo music as well as preparing to get back with her band mates to work on new music!
8. Laeko - Champion
Laeko is a French beatmaker/DJ/Producer who has released some great uptempo tracks for his fans. His song 'Champion' could easily be a track for boxers to walk out to as they make their way to the ring but is also a great track to keep you motivated at the gym, played in a club or to get festival goers up and dancing.
we can't wait to see what Laeko does in 2019 and all the other French DJ's (including DJ Snake and David Guetta) should be worried because there is a new kid in town hungry to make his mark in the music industry!
7. Cheryl - Love Made Me Do It
When Cheryl announced she was making a comeback, social media went crazy. Her song 'Love Made Me Do It' (written by her Girls Aloud band mate Nicola Roberts) entered the official chart at number 19 in the UK. Cheryl had to put up with lots of negativity sent her way about how low the track entered the charts and her performance on The X Factor.
The music industry has changed since Cheryl last released a song 4 years ago and the song has been a success.
2019 will continue to be busy for Cheryl as there are plans for new single releases and she is also a dance captain on The Greatest Dancer.
It's nice to have you back Cheryl!
6. George Shelley - Technicolour
George Shelley's 2018 was full of ups and downs but he still managed to release a great single for his fans. The song 'Technicolour' released as his official debut single has more of a rock/dance feeling to it and he also got to perform it live at London Pride. Before performing the track he admitted to the audience that he had recently come out and was nervous about what people would think.
George als worked on a BBC3 documentary about how he grieved about his sister who sadly passed away in 2017. The feedback from viewers was amazing and many mentioned how George's documentary helped them.
We really hope that we get to see (and hear) more from George in 2019 whether it is with new music, acting or presenting.
We continue our 2018 Top 20 singles with the tracks taking places 15 to 11:
15. Daniel Schuhmacher - Venus or Mars
Although his main audience is in Germany, the German singer Daniel Schuhmacher tends to record his music in English.
His song 'Venus Or Mars' was released towards the end of 2018 but with this track being an up-tempo dance track which will be perfect for the clubs, could also help break the international music markets in 2019.
We are excited to see what Daniel will achieve in 2019.
14. Nathan Trent - Secrets
It's been quite a busy year for Nathan Trent as he has released 3 songs and was a big part of the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria.
When Nathan released his single 'Secrets', fans were pleasantly surprised by what they heard. The track is easy-listening pop which will get stuck in your head from the very first listen. This song also has a Spanish version which was recorded by Nathan.
We are sure there are lots of great things coming from Nathan Trent in 2019.
13. Danny Dearden & The Holografik - Take On The World
Danny Dearden used to be know as the guy from The X Factor UK but 2018 has really helped him start to pave his own successful music journey. 2018 saw Danny release four songs (Sleeping With The Moon, Take On The World, It's Wrong and Us 4 Life).
We could have chosen any of his fantastic singles to put in the chart be we decided on 'Take On The World' which he released with The Holografik. The song is a mid-tempo track with elements of dance/pop and was also featured on the BBC Introducing in the West Midlands.
There are lots more great projects coming from Danny Dearden in 2019 so make sure you follow him on his social media profiles and on Spotify.
12. Kevin Sundl - Jedes Mal Im Sommer
Kevin Sundl has been working on his music for a few years now and having released songs on English and German, it was only a matter of time before a future potential international hit would be found.
The song 'Jedes Mal Im Sommer' (Every Summer) mixes German and English and is one of those songs that gets you dancing whilst on a beach or near a lake in the summer.
through out 2018, Kevin has been touring and promoting his music in Austria and Germany and it looks like 2019 will also be busy for him.
11. Louisa feat. 2 Chainz - Yes
If you read everything in the media, you would say that 2018 wasn't the best year for Louisa. Her single 'Yes' didn't impact the Top 40 and she was released from her contract with Simon Cowell's label Syco Music.
Louisa's fans should not be worried though! She has signed a deal with Ministry of Sound and she has featured on two other songs.
We think Louisa will surprise a lot of people in 2019 and we will be hear waiting for her!
What a year 2018 was for the music fans with some great tracks released. Here is our first post from our 2018 Top 20 songs places 20 to 16:
20. Ronan Parke - No Love (Like First Love)
Ronan Parke started his music career as a young 12 year old finishing runner-up on Britain's Got Talent. Now at the age of 20, Ronan has released a new album 'Found My Way' with a more mature sound including the song 'No Love (Like First Love). The song is a mid-tempo dance/pop track and it has entered charts in Brazil.
The song is a perfect way for Ronan to remind everyone why we love his stunning vocals and to showcase what's to come in 2019.
19. Dinah Jane feat. Ty Dolla Sign - Bottled Up
Dinah Jane is best know as being 1/5 of Fifth Harmony. 2018 has been an exciting year as all members of the band released solo music but when Dinah announced she was ready to release her first solo track, excitement grew.
The track is very different to the other member's tracks and it is a more RnB/pop track which will get you on the dance floor.
More music and an album is expected for 2019.
18. Sheldon Riley - Fire
Sheldon Riley is best known for being on The Voice Australia as part of Team Boy George where he finished in 3rd place. His blind audition song was a cover of Culture Club's 'Do You Really Want To Hurt Me' which stole the hearts of everyone in Australia and online.
After The Voice finished, Sheldon released his debut single 'Fire' which was co-written by Australian singer Alfie Arcuri.
Sheldon has a very unique sound and it will be interesting to see how his music journey in 2019 will continue.
17. Jesse McCartney - Wasted
Jesse McCartney has been in the industry since he was a child. Not only is he a fantastic singer but also an amazing songwriter.
In 2018 he released his track 'Wasted' which shows why he is still relevant in the music industry today and why he has entered our Top 20.
As well as music, Jesse is also an actor so 2019 will more than likely be another very busy year and we have our fingers crossed for another full length album!
16. Aston Merrygold - Bon Appetit
It's been very busy for Aston Merrygold lately. Since he left Strictly Come Dancing last year, he has had a baby but what we were happy about was the new music. 'Bon Appetit' is a perfect RnB track and it really showcases the stunning vocals which the fans love.
Aston finished 2018 by winning the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special and released a new song called 'Poison Ivy'.
We can't wait for new music from Aston in 2019!
