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This Week's Standout Pop Music Hits

Published December 12, 2023

The pop music scene was abuzz this week with an impressive array of fresh tracks from established artists and rising stars. The young talent Tate McRae, at only 20 years old, released her much-anticipated second album featuring the hit 'Run For The Hills', which has garnered praise from her Canadian entourage. Beyond McRae's contributions, there's an electric selection of singles from a diverse slate of performers like Griff and Rina Sawayama that have added depth and excitement to their recent projects.

Tate McRae — 'Run For The Hills'

Think Later is the sophomore album from pop sensation Tate McRae and 'Run For The Hills' stands out as a track that has received the artist's own seal of approval, echoing the sentiments of her closest friends from back home.

Nessa Barrett — 'Girl In New York'

Exploring the complexities of heartache, Nessa Barrett's 'Girl In New York' has gained traction with her fanbase, especially for its emotional resonance and the authenticity she brought to each performance during her latest tour.

Rina Sawayama – 'Flavour Of The Month'

With the release of some new bonus tracks for her album Hold The Girl, Rina Sawayama shines with 'Flavour Of The Month', a song that plays with a captivating beat and reflects her dismissive attitude towards wasting time.

Peso Pluma, Anitta – 'Bellakeo'

The collaboration between Peso Pluma and Anitta has resulted in 'Bellakeo', an upbeat and seductive track perfect for party-goers and club enthusiasts, as reported by Variety.

Griff — 'Astronaut'

Griff takes listeners on an interstellar journey with 'Astronaut', a song completed with the assistance of Coldplay's Chris Martin on the piano that explores the theme of abandonment in a dreamy ballad form.

Fletcher — 'Eras Of Us'

Fletcher draws from personal experience in 'Eras Of Us', turning a serendipitous encounter with an ex into a compelling reflection on the transience of romance and the eventual acceptance of a relationship's end.

J Balvin — 'Amigos'

Delving into his hopes of returning to his origins, J Balvin's 'Amigos' is more than a catchy tune; it's a representation of his perspectives on routines and the potential damage they can do to relationships, as covered by ABC News.

Lolo Zouaï — 'How To Love'

With the release of her EP Crying In The Carwash, Lolo Zouaï continues to impress with an array of compelling pop songs, including the reflective 'How To Love'.

Fred Again.. — 'Leave Me Alone' (feat. Baby Keem)

Fred Again.. brings together the talents of Baby Keem to create 'Leave Me Alone', a dynamic electronic track that may just be the beginning of an exciting collaborative relationship.

Alec Benjamin — 'I Sent My Therapist To Therapy'

On a personal note, Alec Benjamin introduced 'I Sent My Therapist To Therapy', offering a candid take on mental health with his music serving as a powerful therapeutic outlet.

McRae, Sawayama, Balvin