Movie of the Year: 2024

The Mixtape

Join Movie of the Year as they craft the ultimate 2024 mixtape blending hits, hidden gems, and viral tracks!

The Movie of the Year podcast is back with one of its most anticipated annual traditions: creating the ultimate mixtape for 2024. This yearly event is a fan-favorite because it captures the essence of the year through music, blending diverse perspectives and celebrating the tracks that defined the cultural zeitgeist. In this special episode, the hosts pool their collective musical expertise, pop culture savvy, and unique perspectives to craft a playlist that captures the spirit of the year. This isn’t just a list of trending songs but a curated selection that reflects the highs of chart-topping anthems, the lows of heartfelt ballads capturing the year’s struggles, and the eclectic mix of niche tracks that define the moments in between. Each host brings their top picks, engages in spirited debates, and, of course, sprinkles in plenty of humor and personal anecdotes. As always, listeners are invited to join the fun, voting on their favorites and submitting their own nominations for the year’s most essential tracks.

The show is a collaborative effort in every sense of the word. The hosts strive to balance popular hits with hidden gems, ensuring the mixtape appeals to diehard music fans and casual listeners alike. The episode delves into what makes a song stand out in 2024—is it the infectious chorus, the emotional resonance, or perhaps the cultural impact? By the end of the episode, they’ll have whittled down their selections to create a cohesive mixtape that represents the soundtrack of a generation. The stakes are high, the conversations are lively, and the resulting playlist is bound to be a perfect time capsule of the year.

WHO IS GOING TO BE ON THIS 2024 MIXTAPE!?!

Pop music in 2024 has been defined by a striking blend of nostalgia and innovation, with throwbacks to '90s hip-hop beats and early 2000s pop-punk riffs fused with cutting-edge AI-generated harmonies and hyperpop-inspired production. Artists have continued to mine the sounds of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, drawing inspiration from everything from '90s hip-hop to early 2000s pop-punk. These retro influences are seamlessly woven into futuristic production techniques, creating tracks that feel both familiar and groundbreaking. For example, Olivia Rodrigo’s hit single "Retrograde Heart" combines early 2000s pop-punk energy with AI-enhanced vocal layering, while Burna Boy’s genre-blending anthem "Future Roots" fuses Afrobeats rhythms with electronic synth textures. TikTok and other social media platforms remain dominant in shaping trends, with songs often going viral before they even hit traditional streaming services.

This year also saw a significant rise in genre-blending. Pop, rap, country, and electronic music no longer operate in silos but instead converge to create hybrid genres that defy categorization. Collaborations between artists from different musical worlds have become the norm, resulting in some of the year’s most exciting and unpredictable hits. Meanwhile, lyrics have trended toward introspection, with many artists exploring themes of mental health, climate anxiety, and societal change, resonating deeply with audiences navigating an uncertain world.

Another hallmark of 2024 has been the emergence of new global superstars, such as Jung Kook from BTS, Nigerian sensation Burna Boy, and Colombian powerhouse Karol G. While established icons like Taylor Swift and Drake remain influential, a new wave of artists from regions like South Korea, Africa, and Latin America has taken center stage. These artists bring unique perspectives and sounds to the global stage, further diversifying the pop landscape. Their success underscores the increasingly international nature of modern music, where language barriers matter less and less.

TAYLOR SWIFT - BAD BUNNY - OLIVIA RODRIGO - SZA - THE WEEKND - ICE SPICE - JUNG KOOK - BURNA BOY - DOJA CAT - KAROL G

Which of these artists will make the mixtape? Tune in to the episode to find out, and let us know which tracks you’d add to the ultimate playlist for 2024!