Retroverse Year

2019

Lil Nas X turns a meme into a marathon — a country-trap hybrid that refuses to leave the No. 1 spot and rewrite every rule about genre labels. Billie Eilish and Lizzo arrive with distinct visions while Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande keep pop's center well-defended. Virality and artistry share the crown. Virality and artistry share the crown when a meme refuses to leave the top spot for months.