The 24th most popular song of 2023 is a true testament to the power of TikTok.
Miguel’s ‘Sure Thing’ was first released in 2010, the second single on the R&B singer’s debut album All I Want is You. Twelve years later it popped up on the popular social media platform and gained renewed recognition worldwide. It was officially re-released in early ’23 and reached #11 on the Hot 100.
‘Coffee’ from Miguel might sound like an order at a Cuban restaurant, but it’s actually the 16th best song of 2015, according to Village Voice’s Pazz & Jop poll.
I’ve featured one other Miguel song on the blog, back in 2013 when counting down the 2012 Pazz & Jop poll. Guess he’s a favorite. I didn’t like him then… let’s see if anything has changed three years later.
One of my favorite annual traditions on this blog is my exploration of the Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll, a compilation of the best albums and singles of the year according to hundreds of music critics.
I’ve discovered some great songs through this process (which I’ve gone through twice before) as well as some real head-scratchers. The neat thing is that I don’t which I’ll get until I sit down to write each entry.
Meet Me In Montauk 