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Shape of You
Shape of You is a 2017 Ed Sheeran single from ÷, written with Steve Mac and Johnny McDaid, first Hot 100 number one, 14 UK weeks at number one, and long Spotify's most-streamed song.
Side to Side
"Side to Side" is a 2016 pop-reggae song by Ariana Grande featuring Nicki Minaj from Dangerous Woman, written with Max Martin and Ilya; it peaked at number 4 in the UK and is RIAA 4x Platinum.
Sorry (Justin Bieber song)
"Sorry" is a 2015 tropical house-pop single by Justin Bieber from the album Purpose, written with Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Skrillex, and BloodPop; it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK chart and is distinct from Madonna's and Beyoncé's songs of the same name.
Sorry Not Sorry (Demi Lovato song)
"Sorry Not Sorry (Demi Lovato song)" is a 2017 pop single by Demi Lovato, lead single of Tell Me You Love Me, written with Oak Felder and Sean Douglas; it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was re-recorded as a rock version with Slash in 2023.
Sweet but Psycho
Sweet but Psycho is a 2018 pop single by Ava Max, written with Cirkut, Madison Love, Tix, and William Lobban-Bean; it topped the UK Official Singles Chart for four weeks and hit number 1 across Europe.
Swish Swish
"Swish Swish" is a 2017 house-pop single by Katy Perry featuring Nicki Minaj from the album Witness, produced by Duke Dumont, widely read as a Taylor Swift diss track, peaking at UK No. 19 and No. 1 on Billboard Dance Club Songs.
Thank U, Next (song)
"Thank U, Next" (also "thank u, next") is Ariana Grande's 2018 self-love breakup single naming Big Sean, Ricky Alvarez, Pete Davidson, and Mac Miller; it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, set a female-artist US streaming record, and titled her 2019 album.
The Greatest (Sia song)
"The Greatest" is a 2016 RCA single by Sia featuring Kendrick Lamar, co-written with Greg Kurstin. Its Maddie Ziegler video, directed by Sia and Daniel Askill, honors the 49 Pulse Orlando victims; it peaked at #18 on the Hot 100 and #5 in the UK.
The Man (Taylor Swift song)
"The Man" is a 2019 Taylor Swift song from Lover, co-written with Joel Little, about gender double standards; its self-directed February 2020 music video featured her prosthetic male alter ego voiced by Dwayne Johnson and won the VMA for Best Direction.
Unstoppable (Sia song)
Unstoppable: 2016 Sia song co-written with Christopher Braide, produced by Jesse Shatkin for This Is Acting; a 2022 TikTok-driven revival took it to US No. 28 and over 2 billion Spotify streams.
Water Under the Bridge
"Water Under the Bridge" is a song by Adele, co-written and produced by Greg Kurstin. It was released on November 4, 2016, as the final single from her album 25.
Watermelon Sugar
"Watermelon Sugar" is a song by English singer Harry Styles from his 2019 album Fine Line, re-released as a single in 2020 and winner of the 2021 Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.
We Don't Talk Anymore (Charlie Puth song)
We Don't Talk Anymore is a 2016 Charlie Puth song featuring Selena Gomez from Nine Track Mind; a tropical house pop duet that peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 14 in the UK.
What About Us (Pink song)
"What About Us" is a 2017 pop song by Pink, written with Steve Mac and Johnny McDaid and released by RCA as the lead single from Beautiful Trauma; it peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 3 in the UK, and number 1 in Australia.
When We Were Young (Adele song)
"When We Were Young" is a 2015 Adele piano ballad from the album 25, co-written with Tobias Jesso Jr., produced by Ariel Rechtshaid; UK peak No. 9, US No. 14, Adele's stated favorite of her own songs.
Without Me (Halsey song)
"Without Me" is a 2018 standalone single by American singer Halsey, premiered on Beats 1, co-written with Amy Allen, Delacey, and Louis Bell, interpolating "Cry Me a River"; her first solo Billboard Hot 100 number 1.
Worth It (Fifth Harmony song)
"Worth It" (Fifth Harmony song, featuring Kid Ink) is a 2015 single from the album Reflection, produced by Stargate with a saxophone hook by Ori Kaplan; it peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, hit No. 3 in the UK, and is RIAA 3x Platinum.
You Need to Calm Down
You Need to Calm Down (YNTCD) is a 2019 Taylor Swift single from Lover, co-written with Joel Little, an LGBTQ+ ally anthem with a star-studded trailer-park video, GLAAD donation, and Equality Act petition.