Chart Toppers of 2023: A Story of Female Power and Viral Hits

A: Alright, so let's dive into the MYX International Top 20 Yearender for 2023. And right off the bat, there's a super exciting trend that just jumps out at you at the very top.

B: Oh yeah? What are we looking at for the chart-toppers? Spill it, who owned the top spots last year?

A: Well, get this: The entire top five is dominated by female artists! Kicking it off at number one, we have Miley Cyrus with her massive hit, "Flowers."

B: Wow, that's incredible! All women at the very top. So, after Miley, who else made it into that elite group?

A: Coming in strong at number two is Taylor Swift with "Anti-Hero." Then SZA takes the third spot with "Kill Bill." Taylor Swift returns at number four with "Karma," featuring Ice Spice, and rounding out the top five, it's SZA again with "Snooze."

B: Unbelievable! Taylor Swift and SZA each securing two spots within the top five? That really speaks volumes about their immense influence throughout the whole year. Truly a powerhouse showing for female artists.

A: Okay, so we just covered the absolute dominance of female artists at the very top. But what happens when we move a bit further down, into the mid-chart? Still a lot of big names, but with different stories.

B: Definitely. At number six, we have Dua Lipa with 'Dance The Night.' That one's a classic example of a major cultural moment propelling a song. The Barbie movie was just unavoidable, and this track was its shimmering centerpiece.

A: Oh, absolutely! The disco-pop vibe perfectly captured the film's energy. Then at number seven, Tyla's 'Water' just exploded. That was a pure, organic global breakout, wasn't it?

B: Completely. It started making waves on social media and quickly became a worldwide sensation. And speaking of viral, Mitski's 'My Love Mine All Mine' at eight and d4vd's 'Here With Me' at nine? Both those artists had massive, organic social media moments. It really shows the power of the internet in discovery.

A: It's incredible to see. Then JVKE holding strong with 'Golden Hour' at number ten, and Taylor Swift popping back up at eleven with 'Bejeweled,' plus Doja Cat at thirteen with 'Paint The Town Red.' The variety is fantastic here.

A: And as we round out the year, one thing that's undeniable is the growing force of K-Pop. I mean, look at numbers 15 and 20.

B: Totally. You have Charlie Puth and Jungkook teaming up for "Left and Right" at 15, and then RM with Anderson .Paak on "Still Life" at 20. It's not just groups anymore, the solo collaborations are massive.

A: Exactly! And then ATEEZ's "Bouncy" at 19, just cementing that global reach. K-Pop isn't a niche anymore; it's mainstream, consistently charting high.

B: And let's not forget Sam Smith and Kim Petras with "Unholy" at 16, a huge moment for LGBTQ+ representation on the charts too. It was a groundbreaking track.

A: It really was. So, wrapping it all up, the MYX International Top 20 Yearender for 2023 really painted a clear picture: female artists are dominating, viral social media hits are a huge driver, and K-Pop's global influence is just continuing to expand.

B: Definitely a year that showcased diversity and the power of digital platforms to launch artists worldwide. What an exciting year for music!