The frantic rhythm of summer brings with it a unique soundtrack of infectious songs that penetrate the minds and hearts of millions of listeners. Summer hits, from Italian classics to international hits, are a staple of pop culture and reflect the carefree atmosphere that accompanies the season. Mid-August is fast approaching and we wanted to wrap up the so-called “summer hits” with a Top 20, perfect for getting your hands on the music on August 15th.
Made in Italy In recent years, Italian catchphrases have appeared that have become real symbols of the past summer. Do you remember Rigueira’s “Vamos a la Playa” in the 80s or Zucchero’s “Baila (Sexy Thing)” in the 90s? These songs marked an era, conjuring up images of sunny beaches and sunset parties. Over the years, Italian catchphrases have ranged from pop to electronic, reflecting contemporary musical trends and culture.
global invasion On the international arena, some songs have achieved worldwide resonance, becoming real anthems of the summer. This phenomenon has been reinforced by the digital age and social media, especially TikTok, which has allowed songs to spread around the world in a very short time. Songs like “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee or “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd crossed language and cultural barriers. “Despacito” on Youtube, if you understand us, has exceeded 8.4 billion views, a similar fate for Enrique Iglesias’ “Bailando” (3.4 billion).
New trends Today’s catchphrases reflect musical diversity and openness to experimentation. Italian and foreign artists mix genres, incorporate global influences and create songs that range from hip hop to dancehall, indie pop to Latin American music. This eclectic approach allows summer songs to suit all tastes, providing an immersive musical experience for a wide audience.
playlist But what about the rest of the summer? Especially for you, we worked on today’s and yesterday’s ratings to make the Top 20 for August 2023. Ready? Smartphone, headphones and … pleasant listening. Off with “Blinding lights” by The Weeknd followed by “Waka Waka” by Shakira, “Roma-Bangkok” by Baby K and Giusy Ferreri, “Dance monkey” by Tones and I and “Baila (sexy thing)” by Zucchero. From six to ten we go with “Vorrei ma non posto” by J-Ax & Fedez, “Ai se eu te pego” by Michel Telo, “Abbronzatissima” by Edoardo Vianello, “Pamplona” by Fabri Fibre ft. Journalists and “Vamos a la Playa” Rigueira. At number eleven is “Italodisco” by The Kolors, followed by “50 Special” by Lunapop, “Maracaibo” by Lu Colombo, “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee and “Karaoke” by Boombdabash ft. Alexandra Amoroso. The last split starts with “L’estate addosso” by Giovanotti and continues with “Dragostea din tei” by O-Zone, “The Army of the selfie” by Takagi & Ketra ft. Lorenzo Fragola and Ariza, “Song of Ketchup (asereje)” by Las Ketchup; close Sofia by Alvaro Solera.l