2022 Top Songs and whether they had to do with cultural, societal or major events that happened

Some say cultural or societal events affect music, so we will go through the years and see what is going on, the music that was popular and see what you think regarding this.

2022 CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND MAJOR EVENTS

• The death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Her death on September 9, 2022, at the age of 96, marked the end of an era and led to a period of national mourning in the United Kingdom.
• The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022, was a major geopolitical event that had a significant impact on the global economy and security landscape. The invasion sparked a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, with millions of people displaced from their homes.
• The release of the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, which was praised for its innovative storytelling and representation of Asian Americans. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it won multiple awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
• The rise of NFTs and the metaverse, as new technologies continue to blur the lines between the physical and digital worlds. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are unique digital assets that can be used to represent ownership of anything from art to music to real estate. The metaverse is a virtual world that is being created through the convergence of augmented reality, virtual reality, and the internet.
• The continued growth of the Black Lives Matter movement, as protests against racial injustice took place around the world. The movement gained renewed momentum in 2022 following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• The passage of the Equality Act in the United States, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill was signed into law by President Joe Biden on June 15, 2022, and it is considered a major victory for the LGBTQ+ community.
• The ongoing climate crisis, which was highlighted by extreme weather events such as heat waves, floods, and wildfires. The climate crisis is a major threat to the planet, and it is becoming increasingly urgent for governments and individuals to take action to address it.

These are just a few of the many major cultural and societal events that happened in 2022. It was a year of great change and upheaval, but it was also a year of creativity, innovation, and progress.

Here are the top 50 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2022:

1. Heat Waves – Glass Animals
2. As It Was – Harry Styles
3. Stay – The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber
4. Easy On Me – Adele
5. Butter – BTS
6. Levitating – Dua Lipa
7. Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran
8. Montero (Call Me By Your Name) – Lil Nas X
9. Peaches – Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, and Giveon
10. Industry Baby – Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow
11. Shivers – Ed Sheeran
12. We Don’t Talk About Bruno – Encanto Cast
13. Positions – Ariana Grande
14. Bad Guy – Billie Eilish
15. Save Your Tears – The Weeknd
16. Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrigo
17. Enemy – Imagine Dragons and JID
18. Leave the Door Open – Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak
19. About Damn Time – Lizzo
20. Right Here – Brandy and Ty Dolla $ign
21. Drunk – Elle King and Miranda Lambert
22. Up – Cardi B
23. First Class – Jack Harlow
24. We Made It – Drake
25. Levitating (feat. DaBaby) – Dua Lipa
26. Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran
27. Peaches – Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, and Giveon
28. MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) – Lil Nas X
29. Easy On Me – Adele
30. Bad Guy – Billie Eilish
31. Shivers – Ed Sheeran
32. We Don’t Talk About Bruno – Encanto Cast
33. Positions – Ariana Grande
34. Bad Guy – Billie Eilish
35. Save Your Tears – The Weeknd
36. Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrigo
37. Enemy – Imagine Dragons and JID
38. Leave the Door Open – Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak
39. About Damn Time – Lizzo
40. Right Here – Brandy and Ty Dolla $ign
41. Drunk – Elle King and Miranda Lambert
42. Up – Cardi B
43. First Class – Jack Harlow
44. We Made It – Drake
45. Levitating (feat. DaBaby) – Dua Lipa
46. Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran
47. Peaches – Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, and Giveon
48. MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) – Lil Nas X
49. Easy On Me – Adele
50. Bad Guy – Billie Eilish

HERE ARE THE TOP ROCK AND ROLL SONGS OF 2022, ACCORDING TO BILLBOARD

1. So Called Life – Three Days Grace
2. Dead Man Walking – Jelly Roll
3. Black Summer – Red Hot Chili Peppers
4. Kill the Noise – Papa Roach
5. Planet Zero – Shinedown
6. The Devil & Mister Jones – Volbeat
7. Zombie – Bad Wolves
8. Take Me Back – Mammoth WVH
9. Gimme Three Steps – The Black Keys

10.Ramon Ayala – Giovannie and the Hired Guns

SOME OF THE TOP CHRISTIAN ROCK SONGS OF 2022

1. “God Is Good” by Jeremy Camp
2. “Graves Into Gardens” by Elevation Worship
3. “The Blessing (Live)” by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, and Elevation Worship
4. “Good Good Father” by We The Kingdom
5. “No Longer Slaves” by Hillsong United
6. “This Is My Story” by Cory Asbury
7. “Resurrection Power” by Maverick City Music
8. “Rescue” by Bethel Music
9. “Spirit” by Kari Jobe

10. “Holy Water” by King & Country

Here are the most common themes in the songs that topped the Hot 100 in 2022:

• Love: Songs about love, heartbreak, and relationships were popular throughout the year.
• Self-love: Songs about self-acceptance and empowerment were also popular in 2022.
• Heartbreak: Songs about heartbreak and sadness were also popular in 2022.
• Feminism: Songs about female empowerment and feminism were also popular in 2022.
• Social commentary: Songs that addressed social issues such as racism, sexism, and gun violence were also popular in 2022.

These are just a few of the most common themes in the songs that topped the Hot 100 in 2022. There were many other songs that were popular for a variety of reasons, and the music landscape is constantly evolving.

According to a report by Soundcharts, R&B/Hip-Hop was the most popular music genre in the United States in 2022. It overtook pop as the most popular genre for the first time since 2017. R&B/Hip-Hop was also the most popular genre in the United Kingdom and Canada.

Here are some of the reasons why R&B/Hip-Hop became more popular in 2022:

• The rise of streaming services has made it easier for people to discover new music from all over the world.
• There has been a growing trend of artists blending R&B and Hip-Hop with other genres, such as pop, electronic, and dance.
• Some of the biggest stars in music right now are R&B/Hip-Hop artists, such as Drake, The Weeknd, and Kendrick Lamar.

Other genres that became more popular in 2022 include:

• Pop: Pop music has always been popular, but it saw a resurgence in 2022 thanks to the success of artists like Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ed Sheeran.
• Country: Country music has been on the rise in recent years, and it continued to grow in popularity in 2022. Some of the biggest country stars of the year included Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, and Carrie Underwood.
• Latin: Latin music has always been popular in the United States, but it saw a particularly big boost in popularity in 2022 thanks to the success of artists like Bad Bunny, Karol G, and Rauw Alejandro.
• EDM: Electronic dance music (EDM) has been popular for several years now, and it continued to be a popular genre in 2022. Some of the biggest EDM artists of the year included The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris, and David Guetta.

The music landscape is constantly evolving, and it will be interesting to see what genres become more popular ahead.