Playlist Time Machine

Graduation year

Class of 2016 songs

The class of 2016 grew up with the number one hits from 2011 to 2021. Here they are, year by year, in the order they reached the top.

156 songs, listed in the order they reached the top.

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2011

In 2011, We Found Love by Rihanna holds No. 1 for 10 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Grenade by Bruno Mars. Adele and Rihanna each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. GrenadeBruno Mars
  2. Hold It Against MeBritney Spears
  3. Black and YellowWiz Khalifa
  4. Born This WayLady Gaga
  5. E.T.Katy Perry
  6. S&MRihanna
  7. Rolling in the DeepAdele
  8. Super BassNicki Minaj
  9. Give Me EverythingPitbull
  10. Party Rock AnthemLMFAO
  11. Last Friday NightKaty Perry
  12. Moves Like JaggerMaroon 5
  13. Someone Like YouAdele
  14. We Found LoveRihanna

2012

In 2012, Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen and One More Night by Maroon 5 each hold No. 1 for 9 weeks, the longest runs of the year. The year opens with Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO. Maroon 5 and Fun. each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. Sexy and I Know ItLMFAO
  2. Set Fire to the RainAdele
  3. StrongerKelly Clarkson
  4. Some NightsFun.
  5. Part of MeKaty Perry
  6. We Are YoungFun.
  7. Somebody That I Used to KnowGotye
  8. PayphoneMaroon 5
  9. Gangnam StylePSY
  10. Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen
  11. WhistleFlo Rida
  12. We Are Never Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift
  13. One More NightMaroon 5
  14. DiamondsRihanna
  15. Locked Out of HeavenBruno Mars

2013

In 2013, Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke holds No. 1 for 12 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Thrift Shop by Macklemore. Macklemore has 2 No. 1s.

  1. Thrift ShopMacklemore
  2. Harlem ShakeBaauer
  3. When I Was Your ManBruno Mars
  4. Just Give Me a ReasonPink
  5. Can't Hold UsMacklemore
  6. Blurred LinesRobin Thicke
  7. Get LuckyDaft Punk
  8. RoarKaty Perry
  9. Wrecking BallMiley Cyrus
  10. RoyalsLorde
  11. The MonsterEminem

2014

In 2014, Happy by Pharrell Williams holds No. 1 for 10 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Timber by Pitbull. Taylor Swift has 2 No. 1s.

  1. TimberPitbull
  2. Dark HorseKaty Perry
  3. HappyPharrell Williams
  4. All of MeJohn Legend
  5. FancyIggy Azalea
  6. ProblemAriana Grande
  7. RudeMagic!
  8. Shake It OffTaylor Swift
  9. All About That BassMeghan Trainor
  10. Blank SpaceTaylor Swift

2015

In 2015, Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson holds No. 1 for 14 weeks, the longest run of the year. The Weeknd has 2 No. 1s.

  1. Uptown FunkMark Ronson
  2. See You AgainWiz Khalifa
  3. Bad BloodTaylor Swift
  4. Hotline BlingDrake
  5. Worth ItFifth Harmony
  6. Trap QueenFetty Wap
  7. CheerleaderOMI
  8. Can't Feel My FaceThe Weeknd
  9. What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber
  10. The HillsThe Weeknd
  11. HelloAdele

2016

In 2016, Closer by The Chainsmokers holds No. 1 for 12 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Sorry by Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber has 2 No. 1s.

  1. SorryJustin Bieber
  2. Love YourselfJustin Bieber
  3. PillowtalkZAYN
  4. WorkRihanna
  5. PandaDesiigner
  6. One DanceDrake
  7. Can't Stop the FeelingJustin Timberlake
  8. Ridetwenty one pilots
  9. Cheap ThrillsSia
  10. CloserThe Chainsmokers
  11. HeathensTwenty One Pilots
  12. Black BeatlesRae Sremmurd

2017

In 2017, Despacito by Luis Fonsi holds No. 1 for 16 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Starboy by The Weeknd. Ed Sheeran and DJ Khaled each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. StarboyThe Weeknd
  2. Bad and BoujeeMigos
  3. Shape of YouEd Sheeran
  4. Wild ThoughtsDJ Khaled
  5. HumbleKendrick Lamar
  6. That's What I LikeBruno Mars
  7. I'm the OneDJ Khaled
  8. DespacitoLuis Fonsi
  9. Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers
  10. Look What You Made Me DoTaylor Swift
  11. Bodak YellowCardi B
  12. RockstarPost Malone
  13. PerfectEd Sheeran

2018

In 2018, God's Plan by Drake holds No. 1 for 11 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Havana by Camila Cabello. Drake has 3 No. 1s.

  1. HavanaCamila Cabello
  2. God's PlanDrake
  3. Nice for WhatDrake
  4. This Is AmericaChildish Gambino
  5. PsychoPost Malone
  6. Sad!XXXTentacion
  7. I Like ItCardi B
  8. In My FeelingsDrake
  9. Girls Like YouMaroon 5
  10. Thank U NextAriana Grande
  11. Sicko ModeTravis Scott

2019

In 2019, Old Town Road by Lil Nas X holds No. 1 for 19 weeks, the longest run of the year. The year opens with Without Me by Halsey. Post Malone has 3 No. 1s.

  1. Without MeHalsey
  2. SunflowerPost Malone
  3. 7 RingsAriana Grande
  4. ShallowLady Gaga
  5. SuckerJonas Brothers
  6. Old Town RoadLil Nas X
  7. WowPost Malone
  8. Dancing With a StrangerSam Smith
  9. TalkKhalid
  10. Bad GuyBillie Eilish
  11. SeñoritaShawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
  12. Truth HurtsLizzo
  13. Highest in the RoomTravis Scott
  14. Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi
  15. Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez
  16. CirclesPost Malone
  17. HeartlessThe Weeknd
  18. All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey

2020

In 2020, The Box by Roddy Ricch holds No. 1 for 11 weeks, the longest run of the year. BTS and Taylor Swift each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. The BoxRoddy Ricch
  2. Blinding LightsThe Weeknd
  3. Toosie SlideDrake
  4. The ScottsThe Scotts, Travis Scott and Kid Cudi
  5. Say SoDoja Cat
  6. Stuck with UAriana Grande and Justin Bieber
  7. SavageMegan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé
  8. Rain on MeLady Gaga and Ariana Grande
  9. RockstarDaBaby
  10. Don't Start NowDua Lipa
  11. Trollz6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj
  12. CardiganTaylor Swift
  13. Watermelon SugarHarry Styles
  14. WAPCardi B
  15. DynamiteBTS
  16. FranchiseTravis Scott
  17. Savage LoveJason Derulo
  18. Mood24kGoldn
  19. PositionsAriana Grande
  20. Life Goes OnBTS
  21. All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
  22. WillowTaylor Swift

2021

In 2021, Butter by BTS and Easy on Me by Adele each hold No. 1 for 10 weeks, the longest runs of the year. The year opens with Drivers License by Olivia Rodrigo. BTS and Olivia Rodrigo each have 2 No. 1s.

  1. Drivers LicenseOlivia Rodrigo
  2. What's NextDrake
  3. UpCardi B
  4. PeachesJustin Bieber
  5. Montero (Call Me By Your Name)Lil Nas X
  6. Leave the Door OpenSilk Sonic
  7. RapstarPolo G
  8. Save Your TearsThe Weeknd and Ariana Grande
  9. Good 4 UOlivia Rodrigo
  10. ButterBTS
  11. Kiss Me MoreDoja Cat
  12. Permission to DanceBTS
  13. StayThe Kid LAROI
  14. Way 2 SexyDrake
  15. My UniverseColdplay and BTS
  16. Industry BabyLil Nas X
  17. Easy on MeAdele
  18. All Too WellTaylor Swift
  19. All I Want for Christmas Is YouMariah Carey
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