These ten songs proved they had what it takes to rule multiple formats this year (see 2014 list here).

10. Kanye West – All Day
Yeezy’s all-star collaboration featured some of his best rap bars to date while giving Paul McCartney some much needed street cred.

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9. Kendrick Lamar – Alright
The Pharrell-produced “Alright” became so massive that it (unofficially) stood as the anthem for the #blacklivesmatter movement.

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8. Rihanna – Bitch Betta Have My Money
Rihanna went through most of 2015 without releasing an album, but “Bitch” stood as her first collaboration with Travi$ Scott.

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7. Tame Impala – Cause I’m A Man
The lead single from Tame’s third album ‘Currents’ became a bit of a staple on the indie circuit, leading to a slew of equally successful covers.

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6. Kelly Clarkson – Piece By Piece
“Piece By Piece” is Kelly’s peek into her upbringing, as the biographical song discusses her father’s influence (or lack thereof) on her music.

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5. Dr. Dre (feat. King Mez and Justus) – Talk About It
Dre’s comeback album – and soundtrack to ‘Straight Outta Compton’ features this gem, which is packed with so much high energy that it can’t be denied its greatness.

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4. Kacey Musgraves – Biscuits
Kacey takes one of the world’s most beloved foods and creates a country-pop gem that’ll easily get stuck into your head forever.

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3. DJ Fresh (feat. Ella Eyre) – Gravity
This song finds Ella’s vocals literally soaring to new heights, proving that its title is a mere understatement to her true talents.

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2. Skrillex and Diplo/Jack Ü (feat. Justin Bieber) – Where Are Ü Now
While “Where Are Ü Now” became one of Diplo’s biggest mainstream hits to date, it also reintroduced the world to a more mature Justin Bieber – to successful results.

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1. Shamir – On The Regular
Shamir’s breakout mainstream hit has literally been everywhere this year, proving there’s a place for a truly unique voice in music.