13 Reasons Why These Summer Jams Are The Best Ever

Temperatures are soaring, you’ve got that sexy summer tan and your beach clobber is arriving in the post any minute now. What’s left? Oh yeah! Epic Summer Jams to ensure good vibes all through the summer. 

Whether you love Bieber, The Black Eyed Peas or even a forgotten gem like Cover Drive’s ‘Twilight’ (you’ll remember it if you hear it), we’ve got you. These 13 UK No.1 hits are some of the best summer jams ever! 

13. Taio Cruz – ‘Break Your Heart’

Summer’s here, and suddenly everyone’s single! Whether you’re breaking hearts or yours been broken. You’ll defo want to sing along to this. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_SI2EDM6Lo

12. Shaggy – ‘It Wasn’t Me’ 

Come on, don’t act like you didn’t know every single word when you were 12! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_4ca8jthAs

11. Ne-Yo – 'Closer'

Has it really been TEN YEARS since this one went to No.1!? Hands up if this was the ringtone on your Blackberry all of summer ’08.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_aC5xPQ2f4

10. Roll Deep – 'Good Times'

Before the Godfather of Grime, Wiley had an MBE him and his Roll Deep crew were all about the good times. I mean, who didn’t wanna ‘Go late night shoppin', high street boppin'’ with Wiley?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGnYyKib9E

9. Jennifer Lopez – 'On The Floor'

As J-Lo waxed lyrical on this 2011 No.1, ‘If you go hard, you better get on the floor’… so time to hit the dance floor, sharpish! 

8. PussyCat Dolls – 'Don’t Cha'

What better track for a summer glow up? The lyrics to ‘Don’t Cha’ will definitely feed your ego while the sun’s out! Crank it up! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNSxNsr4wmA

7. Will.I.Am ft. Cody Wise – 'It’s My Birthday'

Whether it’s your birthday, or your BFFs (practically yours, too) this summer - you’ll definitely be singing along to this over the next few months! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuM7hObGjWI

6. Cover Drive – 'Twilight' 

Not to be confused with the film franchise (which we’re all still secretly obsessed with), this track by Bajan trio, Cover Drive hit the coveted No.1 spot way back in 2012 – the year Gossip Girl ended *broken heart emoji*. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73noUWDDpWw

5. Tinchy Stryder ft. N. Dubz – 'Number 1'

Before Tulisa popped up on the X-Factor and Tinchy Stryder went into the I’m A Celeb jungle, they were making epic summer jams like this one and its fate was sealed in the name. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJsVDH-3b3Y

4. Dizzee Rascal – 'Bonkers'

Try not to stay still when you hear this one come on. We dare you! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci40ae8BlcE

3. Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson – 'The Way I Are'

After making smash hits with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott and Nelly Furtado – Timbo released this track. A certified summer smash, whether you were in the club or playing it off your phone in the playground. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5rLz5AZBIA

2. The Black Eyed Peas – 'Boom Boom Pow'

Before the BEPs went on their second *ahem* hiatus, they dropped the absolute summer anthem ‘Boom Boom Pow’ from their album ‘The E.N.D’ in 2009. Nearly a decade later, it’s still a floor filling summer jam. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m48GqaOz90

1. Justin Bieber – 'Sorry'

With its addictive dance routine and sultry lyrics, this one is a summer staple. There’s no escaping this tune, year after year. Even your nan will be singing along when she hears it. 

Love all these tracks? Don’t miss out! All of these No.1 hits feature on the brand new album, MTV Summer Jams. OUT NOW. Grab your copies here!