27 Best Beat Drops

11. “Get Low” by Dillion Francis & DJ Snake

Song year: 2014

“Get Low” is the second track on “Money Sucks, Friends Rule.” Guess what this song wants you to do? Yep: get low. “Get Low” includes Arabic lyrics, translating to let’s go, my love. The trap and electro-pop song has one of the greatest beat drops and makes you want to groove alongside the dancers in the music video.

12. “We Are One” by Krewella

Song year: 2013

Rain Man produced “We Are One,” and the song is heavily progressive. Krewella includes amazing synths and energetic drums. Any fan of Krewella has to have this song on their playlist. The song took the fifth spot on the debut album “Get Wet.”

The lyrics are romantic, talking about going on a ride until morning and seeing how their relationship could blossom. She feels a rush taking over her and craves the other person more than ever. She relates their relationship to be as strong as the connection between the sky and stars.

13. “Like I Do” by David Guetta & Martin Garrix

Song year: 2018

The album “7” includes “Like I Do.” The song became a streaming success, with millions of people listening to it upon release. The popularity made a career boost for the new producer Brooks. “Like I Do” was his first collaboration with David Guetta. The song premiered at the TimeOut72 Festival in India.

Talay Riley provided vocals for the futuristic song. She describes thinking of the person when she’s alone at night. She’s convinced that nobody loves them as much as she does.

14. “Levels” by Avicii

Song year: 2011

The album “Levels” includes the original and instrumental versions of this song. “Levels” was Avicii’s biggest hit. However, the song didn’t chart highly in the US. “Levels” reached #1 in Sweden and the top 10 rankings in other countries. The tone is lighthearted and feels good.

The lyrics sample “Something’s Got a Hold of Me” by Etta James. Fun fact: Rapper Flo Rida used the same song for his single “Good Feeling,” which also became a hit. “Levels” is infectious and gives a party vibe with innovative notes.

15. “This Is What You Came For” by Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna

Song year: 2016

Calvin Harris and Rihanna collaborated twice before this song with “We Found Love” and “Where Have You Been.” The lyrics describe how the presence of a girl is so strong that lightning strikes when she’s on the dancefloor, and all eyes are on her.

Harris and Rihanna achieved mainstream popularity with their first song, but “This Is What You Came For” became one of the best-selling singles. They recorded the song in New York in an all-night session. Taylor Swift co-wrote the song and provided the chorus vocals.

16. “Welcome to the Party” by Lil Pump

Song year: 2018

“Welcome to the Party” describes drugs, sex, and party life. The overall tone is crazy, referencing money, probation, and pills. The singer talks about how much money he spends on material items and ignores the fake people who want to be successful.

Regardless, the lyrics make you feel powerful and like a Marvel antihero. Lil Pump revealed in a Tweet and Instagram post that the Deadpool 2 soundtrack would include this song. The re-release included a new chorus featuring Zhavia Ward.

17. “Till I Collapse” by Eminem ft. Nate Dogg

Song year: 2002

Eminem talks about how he’ll rap until he collapses. He kills the beats without using boring hip-hop. The overall message is straightforward; he references God and how he doesn’t care if the roof comes off. He wants to produce music until his legs give out from under him. He embraces the moment without worry.

Eminem talks about how he sees music as magic. The drums are almost directly from Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” Eminem released “Collapse” as a single. The song has battle rap and hardcore moments that get your heart pounding. Blare the volume when you play “Collapse.” You won’t regret it.