And that’s a wrap! Properly, kind of. #HITSOFTOMORROW concludes for 2023 this week. Whereas there’s prone to be just a few noteworthy new releases within the ultimate weeks of the 12 months, my time now shifts to cranking out the Better of 2023. Keep tuned!
In fact the final week of the column occurs to coincide with a brand new launch from Beyonce! “My Home” appears to be the best automobile to each promote her soon-to-be-released Renaissance movie and in addition parlay the more-than-any-person-living-or-dead Grammy winner into her extra acquainted soul/hip-hop world after a diversion to the dance world.
Already with a blockbuster touring film of her personal, Taylor Swift additionally appears to need to only one extra launch earlier than the tip of the 12 months as she items her followers “You’re Shedding Me” from the vault. The only is all the pieces we’ve grown to count on and love from Swift and it’s prone to turn out to be her nine-millionth Prime 10 hit within the coming weeks!
Having mentioned that, let’s get issues began with our ultimate SHOULD-BE hits of 2023. Right here’s hoping some upcoming releases make their dent in 2024 and land a spot in my 12 months finish for subsequent 12 months! Listed below are this week’s #HitsOfTomorrow.
“Paris” – Kenya Grace
What a distinction just a few months could make for an artist. Kenya Grace’s rising star appears to be ending 2023 shining brighter than ever and whereas “Strangers” continues to dominate the charts, “Paris” is probably going going to be the only that retains her on the charts in 2024. Whereas there may be sonic holdover from her breakout hit, that’s a superb factor – she’s making a lane of her personal at a time when many viral hits and singles fail to enhance the visibility of the artist. That is clearly Grace’s candy spot, and she or he has each proper to take advantage of it!
“Lover/Pal” – KAYTRANADA, Rochelle Jordan
I’ve but to listen to a file from KAYTRANADA that hasn’t hit it. However then, I additionally am bored with listening to his tracks make a dent years after they launched. “Lover/Pal” has that proper type of rapid hit high quality that maybe ought to lead the artist and the only (that includes Rochelle Jordan) to a Prime 40 hit. Publish the vacations, I actually hope the observe takes off trigger this sound is so fluid for mainstream playlists and actually KAYTRANADA must lastly be a family identify.
“Elevator Hum” – Declan McKenna
Casting a wider sonic vary with the third launch from his upcoming LP What Occurred To The Seaside?, Declan McKenna offers us one thing rather more to hum about with “Elevator Hum.” The observe marks a special path for the artist, making it all of the extra thrilling, given his vary. The only might additionally show to be an excellent introduction for a lot of who are usually not followers but as this extra eclectic McKenna sound is one thing that might land him a Prime 40 hit. The observe screams a world viral second ready to occur, right here’s hoping that’s simply the case!
“Dance Alone” – Preston Pablo
2024 doubtless has a breakout hit on its arms with this R&B jam. Preston Pablo’s “Dance Alone” has already been getting some main love on TikTok and that was with out the only even having formally launched however now the sky’s the restrict for the Canadian star who has already seen a really fruitful 2023. That is the early 2000s sound achieved proper with the fashionable edge right this moment’s tracks want. His world fandom ought to solely assist him right here and right here’s hoping we’re all dancing alongside by the winter and spring subsequent 12 months!
“Loverman” – Go-Jo
Indie and R&B normally give us issues like SZA however Down Below, it offers us Go-Jo. The raspy-voiced singer has managed to discover a enjoyable option to fuse his indie roots with hip-hop and R&B with out sounding gimmicky or “impressed.” “Loverman” is a barely totally different path for the artist who provides a psychedelic retro really feel right here that makes the track really feel mild and nicely, repeat-ready!
Even Extra Hits!
“Female” – Empress Of
“Firm” – BOY SODA
“Twenty Issues” – Nadine Shah
“Tea Girl” – Nia Chennai
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