Nicky Jam and J Balvin's 'X' tops 2018's songs of the year

Nicky Jam and J Balvin's "X'' is not just the Latin song of the year. It is SIMPLY THE SONG OF THE YEAR. A year after the uber-successful "Despacito" comes "X," a fusion of Latin, reggae and dancehall sounds and the perfect song to listen to while getting ready to go out, at a club or even while you're cleaning or cooking. "X'' is addictive, and the beat will move your bones, even if you're not trying to move. Just don't fight the feeling.

Toni Braxton's R&B classics from the 90's and 2000's still sound iconic today, and her latest single, "Long as I Live," allows you to feel nostalgic, while not getting stuck in the past. Toni's still got it.

The anthem "Ha Ha (I Love You)" shows that while playing Jamal Lyon on "Empire" helped make Jussie Smollett famous, he sounds even better when he's singing his own songs.

This burning R&B number is unforgettable.

The song of the summer, Ella Mai's "Boo'd Up," sounds good in the fall and winter, too.

The star of "All the Stars" may seem to be Kendrick Lamar — and while he shines on the song — it's really SZA's sing-a-long hook and killer second verse that make this "Black Panther" track one of the year's best.

With all of the Fifth Harmony singers going solo, Normani is the one to look out for. The proof: "Love Lies."

So many rappers died young this year, and it's sad to see so much talent not live up to its full potential. XXXTentacion's "SAD!" was already a hit before he died, but after his death, the song, and his music, took on new life.

Don't front — Drake's "In My Feelings" is your jam, too! Hey, Keke!

Hit play, and dance.

Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey, "The Middle"; Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, "I Like It"; Jorja Smith, "Blue Lights"; Dan + Shay, "Tequila"; Lauren Daigle, "You Say"; Ty Dolla $ign, Khalid and 6LACK, "OTW"; John Mayer, "New Light"; Janelle Monae, "Pynk."