AP names Nicky Jam and J Balvin's 'X' its top song of 2018

The top 10 songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu

1 Nicky Jam and J Balvin 'X'': 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.

2 Toni Braxton 'Long as I Live': Toni Braxton's R&B classics from the '90s and 2000s 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.

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

4 Joji, 'Slow Dancing in the Dark': This burning R&B number is unforgettable.

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

6 Kendrick Lamar and SZA, 'All the Stars': 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-along hook and killer second verse that make this Black Panther track one of the year's best.

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

8 XXXTentacion, 'SAD!': 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.

9 Drake, 'In My Feelings': Don't front this is your jam, too! Hey, Keke!

10 Lykke Li 'Sex Money Feelings Die': Hit play, and dance.

-AP