Decade of Hits: 10 Popular Songs From 2016 Turning 10 in 2026

• In 2026, ten major hit songs released in 2016 will celebrate their 10th anniversary, marking a decade since they dominated music charts and influenced the mid-2010s sound.
• Drake's "One Dance" featuring Wizkid & Kyla, a blend of Afrobeats and dancehall, was the first song to reach one billion Spotify streams, signifying a shift in global music acceptance.
• Rihanna's "Work" with Drake, Sia's "Cheap Thrills" featuring Sean Paul, and The Chainsmokers' "Closer" with Halsey were massive chart-toppers, defining the pop and EDM landscape of 2016.
• Zayn's solo debut "Pillowtalk," Bruno Mars' retro-funk "24K Magic," and The Weeknd's "Starboy" featuring Daft Punk showcased artists' evolving sounds and global superstar status.
• Ariana Grande's "Side to Side" ft. Nicki Minaj, Shawn Mendes' "Treat You Better," and Twenty One Pilots' "Heathens" further cemented their places in pop and alternative music, with "Heathens" notably from the Suicide Squad soundtrack.

Why It Matters: Ten iconic songs from 2016, including hits by Drake, Rihanna, and The Chainsmokers, will turn 10 in 2026.