{"id":730,"date":"2023-12-26T19:13:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T19:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/2023\/12\/best-songs-of-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-12-26T19:13:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T19:13:22","slug":"best-songs-of-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/2023\/12\/best-songs-of-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Songs of 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This year was a peculiar year for music. Artists are still getting used to the internet dictating the next wave of hits, while listeners are still accustoming to the lack of staying power for hits that are rather flash in the pans than generational anthems. In our opinion, a top fifty selection must encompass a range of moods, settings and styles across that spectrum\u2014songs for parties, songs with meticulous songwriting and production, and songs with a message. Some are easy-going and short, some are complex and long; that achieves a balance and appreciation for music of all levels.<\/p>\n

As a hip-hop focused platform, the year-end lists provide us a chance to showcase the best of the genre across the UK and US rap scene, but also highlight genres such as R&B, pop and tracks from the other sides of the world. Singles released in the last quarter of 2022 but land on a 2023 album are considered for selection. Grab a bite, sit down, and enjoy Mic Cheque\u2019s standout cuts of 2023.<\/p>\n

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First, some honourable mentions\u2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n