2008 was a fantastic year for music. It saw the release of numerous well-known songs that are still popular today – Top 100 songs of 2008. Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” was one of the year’s biggest songs, winning the Grammy for Song of the Year. The song is distinguished by its sweeping orchestral arrangement and lyrics that address themes of power and revolution.
Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” was another 2008 smash song that became an instant classic and is still played at weddings and dance celebrations today. The song has a lively melody and lyrics that honor the strength and independence of single women.
Other notable songs from 2008 include Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl,” which sparked controversy due to its lyrics about experimenting with same-sex attraction, and Taylor Swift’s “Love Story,” which represented a significant breakthrough for the young country-pop singer.
In hip-hop, Lil Wayne ruled the charts with successes like “Lollipop” and “A Milli,” while Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown” demonstrated his inventive approach to combining electronic and traditional musical elements.
Overall, 2008’s songs were diverse in style and content, ranging from lively pop anthems to pensive ballads, and they are still enjoyed by music listeners of all ages.
1. LOW by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
2. BLEEDING LOVE by Leona Lewis
3. APOLOGIZE by Timbaland featuring OneRepublic
4. FOREVER by Chris Brown
5. LOVE SONG by Sara Bareilles
6. NO ONE by Alicia Keys
7. VIVA LA VIDA by Coldplay
8. LOLLIPOP by Lil Wayne featuring Static Major
9. WITH YOU by Chris Brown
10. DISTURBIA by Rihanna
11. NO AIR by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown
12. LOVE IN THIS CLUB by Usher featuring Young Jeezy
13. TAKE A BOW by Rihanna
14. SEXY CAN I by Ray J featuring Yung Berg
15. DON’T STOP THE MUSIC by Rihanna
16. I KISSED A GIRL by Katy Perry
17. LEAVIN’ by Jesse McCartney
18. POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE by Natasha Bedingfield
19. CLOSER by Ne-Yo
20. BUBBLY by Colbie Caillat
21. CLUMSY by Fergie
22. SO WHAT by Pink
23. TATTOO by Jordin Sparks
24. WHATEVER YOU LIKE by T.I.
25. PARALYZER by Finger Eleven
26. TAKE YOU THERE by Sean Kingston
27. KISS KISS by Chris Brown featuring T-Pain
28. DANGEROUS by Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon
29. SEE YOU AGAIN by Miley Cyrus
30. PAPER PLANES by M.I.A.
31. TOUCH MY BODY by Mariah Carey
32. DAMAGED by Danity Kane
33. 4 MINUTES by Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland
34. GOT MONEY by Lil Wayne featuring T-Pain
35. CAN’T BELIEVE IT by T-Pain featuring Lil Wayne
36. I’M YOURS by Jason Mraz
37. BUST IT BABY (PART 2) by Plies featuring Ne-Yo
38. WHEN I GROW UP by Pussycat Dolls
39. A MILLI by Lil Wayne
40. SORRY by Buckcherry
41. HOT N COLD by Katy Perry
42. LIKE YOU’LL NEVER SEE ME AGAIN by Alicia Keys
43. TEARDROPS ON MY GUITAR by Taylor Swift
44. STOP AND STARE by OneRepublic
45. INDEPENDENT by Webbie featuring Lil Boosie and Lil Phat
46. SHAKE IT by Metro Station
47. SEXUAL ERUPTION by Snoop Dogg
48. OUR SONG by Taylor Swift
49. HATE THAT I LOVE YOU by Rihanna featuring Ne-Yo
50. CRUSH by David Archuleta
51. LOVE LOCKDOWN by Kanye West
52. BURNIN’ UP by Jonas Brothers featuring Big Rob
53. WHAT YOU GOT by Colby O’Donis featuring Akon
54. MISS INDEPENDENT by Ne-Yo
55. CRANK THAT (SOULJA BOY) by Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em
56. BETTER IN TIME by Leona Lewis
57. SUPERSTAR by Lupe Fiasco featuring Matthew Santos
58. LOVE STORY by Taylor Swift
59. SHADOW OF THE DAY by Linkin Park
60. SWEETEST GIRL (DOLLAR BILL) by Wyclef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne and Niia
61. LOVE LIKE THIS by Natasha Bedingfield featuring Sean Kingston
62. LET IT ROCK by Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil Wayne
63. AMERICAN BOY by Estelle featuring Kanye West
64. ONE STEP AT A TIME by Jordin Sparks
65. LIVE YOUR LIFE by T.I. featuring Rihanna
66. CYCLONE by Baby Bash featuring T-Pain
67. IT’S NOT MY TIME by 3 Doors Down
68. GOOD LIFE by Kanye West featuring T-Pain
69. HYPNOTIZED by Plies featuring Akon
70. GET LIKE ME by David Banner featuring Chris Brown
71. IN THE AYER by Flo Rida featuring will.i.am
72. PUT ON by Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West
73. FALL FOR YOU by Secondhand Serenade
74. MY LIFE by The Game featuring Lil Wayne
75. RIGHT NOW (NA NA NA) by Akon
76. LOLLI LOLLI (POP THAT BODY) by Three 6 Mafia
77. GOTTA BE SOMEBODY by Nickelback
78. WOMANIZER by Britney Spears
79. STRONGER by Kanye West
80. SUFFOCATE by J. Holiday
81. MRS. OFFICER by Lil Wayne featuring Bobby Valentino
82. SAY by John Mayer
83. CAN’T HELP BUT WAIT by Trey Songz
84. I LUV YOUR GIRL by The-Dream
85. SWAGGA LIKE US by Jay-Z & T.I. featuring Kanye West & Lil Wayne
86. 7 THINGS by Miley Cyrus
87. REALIZE by Colbie Caillat
88. THE TIME OF MY LIFE by David Cook
89. THE BOSS by Rick Ross featuring T-Pain
90. KEEPS GETTING’ BETTER by Christina Aguilera
91. ELEVATOR by Flo Rida featuring Timbaland
92. THE WAY I ARE by Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson
93. NEW SOUL by Yael Naim
94. BYE BYE by Mariah Carey
95. JUST FINE by Mary J. Blige
96. BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY by Fergie
97. HOW FAR WE’VE COME by matchbox twenty
98. PIECE OF ME by Britney Spears
99. IF I WERE A BOY by Beyonce
100. ALL SUMMER LONG by Kid Rock