Burnin' up! 25 songs set to heat up the summer 2021

Justin Bieber is no stranger for releasing songs that fans can enjoy all summer long, his vocals alongside Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee on "Despacito" had quite a hold on fans in 2017. However this time around, Bieber teams up with rising R&B stars Daniel Caesar and Giveon on his single, "Peaches." The smooth piano chords and low bass gives a mellow vibe that fans are sure to play while taking a road trip or lounging at the beach. 

If there's one artist who can always get critics talking, it's Lil Nas X. When his debut single "Old Town Road" became such a massive hit, people wondered how the rising star would be able to follow up the success of his debut. He got the critics talking again when he released his video for "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)." On the single, Lil Nas X is fully embracing his sexuality and wants others to do the same. 

It's no doubt that reggaetón is perfect for any season, and Karol G continues to bring the heat as she teamed up with Mariah Angeliq on their infectious hit, "El Makinon." The two trade verses about a couple of bad girls who have no problem with breaking rules here and there. 

For the punk rock fans, Weezer is back with a new album and one standout track is "I Need Some of That." The rockers find themselves reminiscing about their younger days when life was just a little bit sweeter. Sometimes, one just wants to go back in time, as the first verse says, "Summertime, I press rewind and go back to a simple place / When I was just a little punk and daydreaming of my escape." 

As fans wait for new albums from Doja Cat and SZA, the two decided to team up on their sweet collaboration, "Kiss Me More." As the production takes notes from the former's song, "Say So," the new track embodies the disco-pop essence that fans love hearing from her. The infectious and feel-good groove of "Kiss Me More" has Doja and SZA wanting more from their lovers. 

Sometimes people need the type of song that not only hypes them up, but makes them feel confident from the first listen. That's where Bree Runway's latest single "Hot Hot" comes into play. The braggadocious hook starts off as, " You think you hot hot / You ain't got it like me / Don't lie, baby, tell the truth / You think you what what? / All eyes on me, what you see is so incredible." It's the perfect song for telling other people about one's uniqueness and that nobody else can compare. 

In April, Myke Towers released his sophomore album Lyke Myke to rave reviews. One of the album's standout tracks is the smooth "Pin Pin", in which Towers keeps listeners enthralled as he blends the worlds of salsa and hip hop. 

Olivia Rodrigo's debut album Sour is here to take listeners back to their adolescent and teenage years. She may be singing about life and love from a high schooler's point of view, but it's something that people of all ages can relate to. Her hit single "good 4 u" has the singer confronting a past lover for moving on quickly into a new relationship. 

For fans who are ready to melt for the summer, K-pop heartthrob group BTS has the right recipe on their latest single, "Butter." The flirty track showcases the bandmates realizing they have what it takes to make someone fall for them, romantically. As BTS says on the hook, "Know that I got that heat / Let me show you 'cause talk is cheap." 

Over the course of Willow's career, she's dabbled between R&B and alternative genres. However, her latest single with the assistance of Travis Barker seems to have the singer in her true element of punk rock. "t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l" showcases inspiration from the bands like Paramore and Fall Out Boy as Willow sings about longing to be the best version of herself.

Ozuna always knows how to get a party started with his catchy tunes. On his latest single "Tiempo," he's encouraging listeners to make sure they make time for the people that mean the most to them. So if the summer calls for chill hangouts and parties, "Tiempo" deserves some heavy rotation. 

For fans who need the perfect track to move to, David Guetta is always the DJ and producer to count on. Although his latest single "Get Together" is a dance-heavy track, the song is all about having an attraction to a person and wanting to live in the moment with them, even if it's only for one night. 

Sometimes summer nights are all about sipping on some of the finest libations and letting loose. Elle King and Miranda Lambert know those types of nights first hand on their single "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)," which tells the story about having an eventful night at the bar. 

It's not always easy for artists to sample classic songs, but Anitta did it with ease when she put a spin to the famous bossa nova hit, "The Girl from Ipanema." Anitta's latest single "Girl From Rio" is a celebratory anthem for women from her hometown of Rio de Janeiro. People may have certain reservations about her hometown, but Anitta uses the single to give listeners a different outlook.  

There's no doubt about it that DJ Khaled is known for recruiting the hottest artists in the game for an anthem. He does just that on his latest album Khaled Khaled and one of the standout tracks is "We Going Crazy" alongside H.E.R. and Migos. In addition to the samples of Mandrill's "Children of the Sun" and Shawty Lo's "Dey Know," the song is all about living life to the fullest. 

Years & Years latest single "Starstruck" is an infectious track about being head over heels and enamored by a lover. Listeners are drawn in from the first verse that says, "I feel like all these people in this room don't shine like you / If I could bottle you up, I would sip ya like cosmo juice." Perhaps a little summer love is in the air!

Is it the year 2007 again? Not quite, but T-Pain teamed up with Kehlani to flip his classic single "Buy You A Drank" for a new summer banger. This time around, "I Like Dat" has Kehlani giving the female perspective of showing off and balling out of control. 

The real is back, the ville is back! J. Cole fans can rejoice as the rapper returns with his sixth album, The Off Season. One of the album's standouts is the Lil Baby-assisted track, "p r i d e . i s . t h e . d e v i l," which initially may surprise listeners since Cole is notorious for not using features on a few of his past albums. However, Lil Baby is the perfect addition to the track as they explore how pride is a major factor in conditioning human behavior. 

Bebe Rexha has no problem putting her emotions and insecurities into a song. She teams up with Lil Uzi Vert on her single "Die For a Man" in which the two trade verses about the ups and downs of being in relationships, but ultimately realizing their self worth and staying true to themselves.

Fans are always elated when artists decide to make old mixtapes available across all streaming services. Nicki Minaj did just that when she recently re-released her 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty. Although the standout track "Itty Bitty Piggy" is well over a decade old, the Barbz fan base is sure to make this track a song of the summer candidate. 

Although Dua Lipa released the original "Levitating" single back in 2020, her remix alongside DaBaby is still a fan favorite throughout this new year. Now that people are gearing up to actually spend time outside this summer, the fun and energetic feel of "Levitating" makes it a perfect song for the warm season. 

Women have been dominating hip-hop for the past few years and fans can thank rising stars like Yung Baby Tate for doing so. She shows off her fun and confident style on her latest single "Eenie Meenie," an anthem about being newly single, yet picky as she chooses to entertain some new lovers. 

For anyone that is tired of dealing with the capitalistic world of five-day work weeks, K.Flay's latest single "TGIF" is the perfect song to play. Teaming up with Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, K.Flay brings her metal rock essence to the single as she explores the hypocrisy of American work culture and the powers that be who enforce it. 

For Afrobeats fans, WizKid's 2020 album Made In Lagos should always be in the listening queue. His Tems-assisted single "Essence" finds the two yearning for physical connections with their lovers. They know exactly what their lovers' bodies crave and want to make sure that they take advantage of the moments they have together. 

Sometimes the summer calls for a little smooth listening. Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak formed a new duo Silk Sonic and their single "Leave The Door Open" has fans yearning for the full album. As the two use inspiration from '70s soul music, "Leave The Door Open" is all about pouring out one's heart to a lover and assuring them that the door for love is open if they choose to enter.