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Top 89 of 2021: Jade, music director/host

Graphic reading, "The Current Top 89 of 2021: Staff Picks"
Graphic reading, "The Current Top 89 of 2021: Staff Picks"Casey Jones | MPR

by Jade

December 13, 2021

The end of the year is upon us, and it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2021! Here are Jade's favorite songs of the year. Once you've made your own list, vote in The Current's Top 89 poll, and we'll count down your Top 89 of 2021 on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Top 20 Songs of 2021

Arlo Parks – "Black Dog"
Arooj Aftab – "Mohabbat"
Dijon – "Many Times"
Wet Leg – "Chaise Longue"
Noga Erez – "End of the Road"
Dry Cleaning – "Strong Feelings"
Japanese Breakfast – "Be Sweet"
Genesis Owusu – "Gold Chains"
Jazmine Sullivan – "Pick Up Your Feelings"
Bicep – "Atlas"
Iceage – "Gold City"
Yves Tumor – "Jackie"
Julien Baker – "Favor"
Gang of Youths – "angel of 8th avenue"
Black Country, New Road – "Track X"
Ethel Cain – "Crush"
Shungudzo – "It’s a good day (to fight the system)"
Sons of Kemet ft. Kojey Radical – "Hustle"
Mdou Moctar – "Afrique Victime"
Jon Batiste – "FREEDOM"