Genius looks back at the songs that defined 2025 online

Genius has assembled a list of songs that feel especially tied to the online culture of 2025.

Rather than ranking tracks by sales, this feature looks at the sounds and moments people are likely to associate with the year. It is a snapshot of music's relationship with viral trends and shared references.

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