Well technically Preacher Man was my song so I'm just gonna take the credit for it thank you

ADDENDUM:

29. The Driver Era - "Preacher Man" // Technically submitted by CharlieBibi // TSC 320, 1st place, 139 points (12 points given).



Even given the fact that it was pretty much between this and an entry of mine in TSC 320, this feels like one of the most correct winners of the year to me. Majorly regret sitting on this on my waiting list for so long.

24. Faouzia - "My Heart's Grave" // TSC 301, 3rd place, 98 points (4 points given).



"10) Faouzia - I was getting a little frustrated with it vocally, like a little bit BAHHHHHhHHHHHH-ish at points, but the overall vibe of it is SO GOOD." - Me, having never been more wrong before. Her voice has done a total 180 for me. The overall vibe of it remains amazing, too.

oh yay, back to back entries of mine in the top 25

I don't think I was expecting anything after Preacher Man. I think my pool of entries to make this list is drying up fast though.

23. R3HAB x THRDL!FE - "Wrong Move (ft. Olivia Holt)" // Sent by QueenMichelle // TSC 321, 13th place, 61 points (12 points given).



We all stan basic pop songs from time to time. Let me have this one. More of those to come.

22. Jessie Ware - "Alone" // Submitted by AndR31 // TSC 317, 3rd place, 99 points (4 points given).



"'10) Faouzia - I was getting a little frustrated with it vocally, like a little bit BAHHHHHhHHHHHH-ish at points, but the overall vibe of it is SO GOOD.' - Me, having never been more wrong before." - Me, having never been more wrong about being more wrong before.

4 points for this is criminal. I have sinned. I float away to this.

21. Albin Lee Meldau - "I Need Your Love" // Submitted by krrais // TSC 312, 9th place 71 points (10 points given).



That voiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. That chorrrrruuuuuuuuuuuuuusssss. I know like little to nothing about him other than he's opened up for Jessie Ware, and for that, I stan. But seriously, THAT VOICE.

Alone is lush

20. Empara Mi - "Alibi" // Submitted by Alexeh23 // TSC 311, 12th place, 65 points (12 points given).



A strange entry, but one of my favorites of the year. The entire vibe is very mysterious and brooding, and then the tempo change comes in like BLAT BLAM.

19. Grace Carter - "Why Her Not Me" // Submitted by Catch_a_falling_star // TSC 329, 2nd place, 112 points (12 points given).



alluring
appealing
charming
cute
dazzling
delicate
delightful
elegant
exquisite
fascinating
fine
good-looking
gorgeous
graceful
grand
lovely
magnificent
marvelous
pleasing
pretty
splendid
stunning
superb
thesaurus
wonderful

18. Chloe x Halle - "Warrior" // Submitted by Eoin // TSC 328, 10th place, 71 points (12 points given).



Apparently they produced and wrote this all by themselves? Like, girls, how does one (let alone two) get all of this talent? So atmospheric.

17. Drax Project - "Woke Up Late" // Submitted by TolisKalkas // TSC 307, 5th place, 76 points (12 points given).



Immediately, such a soothing vocal, but what really hooks me is that Craig David-esque chorus. The entire vibe of this is so incredibly chill and refreshing to me.

16. Dakota - "Hey Mamma" // Submitted by Patrick319 // TSC 327, 7th place, 78 points (10 points given).



If you went back to my past years rankings, you'd see that this is definitely a staple of my taste. Slightly elevated trash! Or just trash. You decide.

it's couture trash

15. Alvaro Soler - "La Cintura" // Submitted by ricktworick1 // TSC 314, 6th place, 103 points (7 points given).



This might be a surprise to RIck that this is THIS high? But, spoiler: this is my favorite foreign language entry for the 2018 TSC season. Alvaro has pretty much mastered this style of music. The chorus is pretty much the fucking heart eyes emoji, so catchy and upbeat. I want to hate it, but I can't.