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Our top 10 Charli XCX songs list looks back at some great songs by one of the most exciting young pop artists to hit the music scene in years. Hailing from England, Charlotte Emma Aitchison known under her stage name Charli XCX, burst onto the scene in the early 2010s. Since her arrival she has released four studio albums and has celebrated hit singles around the world while being nominated for multiple Grammy Awards. There’s just something really special about Charli XCX. If you are unfamiliar with her music, these next 10 Charli XCX songs will turn you inside out.
# 10 – Blame It on Your Love
We open up our top 10 Charli XCX songs list with the sensational song entitled “Blame It on Your Love.” The song featured the artist Lizzo. The song was released on the album entitled Charli. It was the second single released from the album. The album was released in 2018. The song was a hit on the UK Pop Charts hitting the number 70 position.
# 9 – SuperLove
Continuing with our top 10 Charli XCX songs list we take a listen to the great song entitled “SuperLove.” The song was released as a single only. It was the first Charli XCX single to break onto the United Kingdom pop charts. This was one of her earliest singles as it was released in 2012. The song was written by Charli XCX and Patrik Berger. This is just a fabulous electropop song.
# 8 – Fever
In the number eight spot on our top 10 Charli XCX songs list we present the song entitled “Forever.” The song was released on the album entitled How I’m Feeling Now. The album was released in 2020. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a top 40 hit on the New Zealand Hot Singles Charts peaking at number thirty eight.
# 7 – Gone
In the number seven position on our top 10 Charli XCX songs list is the very stimulating song entitled “Gone.” Oh baby is this one hot! The tempestuous song featured Christine and the Queens. The song was released on the album entitled Charli. The album was released in 2019. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a hit on the UK Pop Charts hitting number fifty eight.
# 6 – Doing It
Landing in the number six spot on our top 10 Charli XCX songs list we present the song “Doing It.” The song featured Rita Ora. The song was released on the album entitled Sucker. The album was released in 2014. It was the third single released from the album. The song was a top 10 hit on the United Kingdom pop charts peaking at number eight. The song was composed by Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX), Ariel Rechtshaid, Jarrad Rogers, Noonie Bao and Burns.
# 5 – Fancy
At the halfway point on our top 10 Charli XCX songs list is the number one hit single entitled “Fancy.” Even though this song is credited to Iggy Azalea ,the song was also credited as featuring Charli XCX. And boy does Charli XCX plays a major role in this song. Fancy was such a huge hit single we could not leave it off this Charli XCX songs list. The song was issued on the album entitled The New Classic which was an Iggy Azalea album. The album was released in 2014. The song was a monumental hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number one. The song also was a hit on the Canadian Music Charts where it also hit number one.
# 4 -Nuclear Seasons
At the number four spot on our top 10 Charli XCX songs list we present the song “Nuclear Seasons.” This killer tune has a very heavy early 1980s vibe happening through the entire song from the song’s melody to 80s sounding arrangement and its fuzzy recording style. It’s a very cool track that was one of her great early releases. The song was released on the EP entitled You’re the One. The EP was released in 2012.
# 3 – 1999
Moving along on our top 10 Charli XCX songs list we present the magnificent song entitled 1999. The song was recorded with Troye Sivan. This one has a bit of a Britney Spears meets Jessie J flair to it. The song was released on the album entitled Charli. The album was released in 2018. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a hit on the United Kingdom pop charts peaking at number thirteen.The song also was a hit on the Austria Charts reaching all the way up to number eighteen.
# 2 – Break The Rules
In the number two spot on our top 10 Charli XCX songs list we celebrate the dazzling 80s sounding song “Break The Rules.” This one sounds a bit like Kim Wilde. The song was released on the album entitled Sucker. The album was released in 2014. It was the second single released from the album. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number ninety one. The song also was a top 10 hit in Germany and Austria. On the US Billboard Mainstream Top 40 charts it hit number twenty seven. The Rules was composed by Charlotte Aitchison, Dan Omelio, Magnus August Høiberg, Tor Erik Hermansen, Steve Mac
# 1 – Boom Clap
We close out our top 10 Charli XCX songs list with the raving song entitled “Boom Clap.” The glorious song “Boom Clap,” was released on the album entitled Sucker. The album was released in 2014. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number eight. However, the song had much more success on the Billboard Mainstream Charts where it hit number one. “Boom Clap.” also appeared on the soundtrack to the motion picture The Fault in Our Stars. This was Charli XCX first big time hit single and the first time she appeared on the Billboard Hot 100. The songs was a also a top 10 hit around the world turning Charli XCX onto a major pop star.
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