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2025 Songs Of The Summer Predictions
So far in 2025, we've had new albums from Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Benson Boone, and even Will Smith. With the year far from over, I feel like it's time to predict what hit will be crowned the "song of the summer" before we're any deeper into the year.
So, I asked my fellow trending news and pop culture enthusiasts at BuzzFeed which song they believe is the 2025 "song of the summer," and everybody had great responses. Here are which songs they picked (including my own selection).
"Manchild" — Sabrina Carpenter
"I didn't like it at first but it has grown on me, and no other song has appeared and become a 'song of the summer' for me, so I guess this one is it this year. It's so damn catchy!"—Nora Dominick, Senior Entertainment Editor
Check out the music video for "Manchild."
"New Friends" — Flowerovlove
"'new friends' by flowerovlove is pure pop perfection. The bridge ('You're just a man / Why would I be your friend?') is iconic, and I hope her career blows up like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan's did last summer!"—Kristen Harris, Staff Writer
Check out the visualizer for "New Friends."
"Vibes Don't Lie (Remix)" — Leon Thomas & Big Sean
"Not to be dramatic, but this song was MADE for sun-lounging and rosé-sipping. If you're a fan of slow, sexy R&B, this — and any Leon Thomas track, TBH — is for you."—Leyla Mohammed, Staff Writer
Check out the YT audio of "Vibes Don't Lie (Remix).
"Wifey Riddim" — Shygirl ft. Jorja Smith & SadBoi
"Colossal team-up, infectious production, eye-catching video—what else could you want? Shygirl is, as always, always bringing the heat."—Larry Fitzmaurice, Senior Weekend Editor
Check out the music video for "Wifey Riddim."
"Nokia" — Drake
"My song of the summer (despite it being released in February) is 'Nokia' by Drake. No matter your feelings about Drizzy in 2025, the man has always known how to master a catchy summer song — and this track is no exception. As well as being a total bop, 'Nokia' asks the all-important questions for a true hot girl summer: 'Who's calling my phone?' and 'Where the fuck the function?' Get me some sun, a spicy marg, and what more could I need?"—Ellen Durney, Staff Writer"Mine is Drake's 'NOKIA.' It's just so groovy! Whenever I hear, 'Where the f*** the function,' it's like a call to action. Like, I immediately want to get up and find the vibes."—Chelsea Stewart, Weekend Editor
Check out the music video for "Nokia."
"Can We Talk About Isaac?" — Rachel Chinouriri
"This song belongs on every summer playlist, in my humble opinion — it's bright, pop perfection that makes you wanna dance around the room and sing into a hairbrush. I saw her perform the song at her headline tour last month, and the energy of the crowd was electric. I think we're long overdue for a Rachel Chinouriri summer."—Angelica Martinez, Latine Editorial Lead
Check out the official visualiser for "Can We Talk About Issac?"
"You Got Time and I Got Money" — Smerz
"This is a *true* version of summer: languorous in the sticky heat, yearning but woozy, fun but TIRED. It's a pop song with just enough cheek and just enough swagger. It's a Smerz Summer."—Alex Naidus, Editorial Director
Check out the music video for "You Got Time and I Got Money."
"Ribs" — Lorde
"RIBS — LORDE — This is my song of the summer for 2025 because I listen to it when I am depressed and baby, look around, this song has never been more relevant. Also, despite it being my depression song, it's also a certified bop, so if you see me driving down the road crying while listening to this song for the 17th time this week, no you didn't!"—Lara Parker, Director of the Lifestyle and Trending News
Check out the YT audio for "Ribs."
"Headphones On" — Addison Rae
"The song of the summer is 'Headphones On' by Addison Rae. Am I correct? No. Do I care? NO!!!!"—Sarah Wainschel, Deputy Director, Aud Dev"To me, this year's song of the summer glory belongs to Addison Rae for blessing us with 'Headphones On' because not only is it a bop, but it genuinely feeeels like summer. It doesn't take itself seriously, makes my brain feel smooth, and forces me to forget about The Grind™ and soak up some (much needed) vibey vibes instead. Just like summer. Guess I gotta accept the pain. 💅"—Kelsie Hammond, Junior Community Strategist
Check out the music video for "Headphones On."
"Boots on the Ground (Where Them Fans At)" — 803Fresh
"I think 'Boots on the Ground' by 803Fresh is definitely the song of the summer. It's catchy, and it feels new and familiar at the same time. No matter how many times I hear it, it makes me dance."—Tafi Mukunyadzi, Senior Editor
Check out the music video for "Boots on the Ground."
"No Broke Boys" — Disco Lines & Tinashe
"Hearing this song for the first time made me feel like I was driving through California with the car roof open, even though I was actually in my mother's SUV in the suburbs "—Natasha Jokic, Senior Staff Writer
Check out the official audio for "No Broke Boys."
"End of the World" — Miley Cyrus
"It SHOULD have been 'End of the World' by Miley Cyrus, but you all let it flop. A poignant, relevant song (the political climate—HELLO) with a catchy-as-hell, ABBA-esque beat: Miley delivered everything you could want in a song of the summer!! I'll never, EVER forget that you let her (and me) down!!!"—Matt Stopera, Founding Editor
Check out the music video for "End of the World."
"Final Boss" — MARINA
"MARINA's newest album is full of bangers, but the final song is my favorite. It's wildly catchy, and it's the perfect 'getting ready to go out' song. Shout-out to 'CUNTISSIMO' as a runner-up."—Hannah Marder, Senior Staff Writer
Check out the visualiser for "Final Boss."
"Asking 4 A Friend" — Bermuda Search Party
"You know that feeling in the summer when the sun starts to set around 9pm and you find yourself in a backyard surrounded by good friends and the music that's playing just hits all the right vibes. That's Bermuda Search Party. Their sound is so nostalgic and yet of this very moment. It's like their music is from a cut scene of a movie you always wanted to be in except this time it's your real life, soak it in. When the brass comes in, you cant help but move your feet and smile. Oh and if you can, go see them live, its magic."—Jennifer Tonti, Senior Audience Development Strategist
Check out the music video for "Asking For a Friend."
"Ace Trumpets" — Clipse
"There's something about a pure gangster, grimy, gully beat by Pharrell that makes you frown in utter disgust that just hits the inner east-coast child in me. You know that stank face you make when the beat is soooo good? THIS! Not to mention hearing Pusha T and Malice reunite and lay down entire verses where they rhyme with one word the whole time. Lyrical mastery. Insanity. On repeat over here."—Karlton Jahmal, Sponsorship and Assignments Editor at BuzzFeed
Check out the lyric video for "Ace Trumpets."
"Is It?" — Tyla
"Tyla "Is It?' is my song of the summer because it's such a summery, flirtatious bop with a super cute music video to accompany it. Tyla continues to prove that she's a formidable main pop girlie!"—Terry Carter Jr., Director of Pop Culture and Celebrity News
Check out the music video for "Is It?"
And finally, "Hold My Hand" (Jet2holidays Version) — Jess Glynne
The internet has spoken! The song of the summer is Jess Glynne's 2015 song 'Hold My Hand', but not the original. No. 'Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday' commercial being repurposed for TikTok videos and Instagram Reels. I've been a fan of the song before the 2022 Jet2holidays ad, but I have discovered a new love for the track with that quirky British voice talking over a video of a toddler tumbling down padded stairs.—Myke Thompson, Jr. Staff Writer
Check out the TV advert for Jet2holiday.
Now it's your turn! What do you think is the 2025 song of the summer? Share in the comments or use this anonymous form.
