2015 [Windows BEST]

In February, Drake surprised the world with If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late . It was technically a mixtape, but it functioned as a platinum album. It signaled that the rules of music distribution were dead. You didn't need a label rollout; you needed a vibe.

, a global framework to end poverty and protect the planet by 2030. The Paris Agreement In February, Drake surprised the world with If

You couldn't escape Mark Ronson’s "Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars. It spent 14 weeks at number one. It was the last truly massive, universal "monoculture" hit before the algorithm fragmented radio forever. Meanwhile, Adele returned with 25 and "Hello," breaking sales records and making the entire world cry in November. you needed a vibe.