Posted 1 hour agoSubscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownHere Are BuzzFeed's Picks For The 2025 Song Of The SummerBut what song is the song of the summer?by Mychal ThompsonBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestLink So far in 2025, we've had new albums from Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Benson Boone, and even Will Smith. With the year far from over, I feel like it's time to predict what hit will be crowned the "song of the summer" before we're any deeper into the year. Kevin Mazur / Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation, Pedro Becerra / Redferns So, I asked my fellow trending news and pop culture enthusiasts at BuzzFeed which song they believe is the 2025 "song of the summer," and everybody had great responses. Here are which songs they picked (including my own selection). 1. "Manchild" - Sabrina Carpenter Island Records "I didn't like it at first but it has grown on me, and no other song has appeared and become a 'song of the summer' for me, so I guess this one is it this year. It's so damn catchy!"-Nora Dominick, Senior Entertainment Editor Check out the music video for "Manchild." 2. "New Friends" - Flowerovlove flowerovlove, Wilfred Cisse "'New Friends' by flowerovlove is pure pop perfection. The bridge ('You're just a man / Why would I be your friend?') is iconic, and I hope her career blows up like Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan's did last summer!"-Kristen Harris, Staff Writer Check out the visualizer for "New Friends." 3. "Vibes Don't Lie (Remix)" - Leon Thomas & Big Sean UMG Recordings, Inc. & EZMNY Records, LLC "Not to be dramatic, but this song was MADE for sun-lounging and rosé-sipping. If you're a fan of slow, sexy R&B, this - and any Leon Thomas track, TBH - is for you."-Leyla Mohammed, Staff Writer Check out the YT audio of "Vibes Don't Lie (Remix)." 4. "Wifey Riddim" - Shygirl ft. Jorja Smith & SadBoi Shygirl / Ezra Spearpoint "Colossal team-up, infectious production, eye-catching video - what else could you want? Shygirl is, as always, always bringing the heat."-Larry Fitzmaurice, Senior Weekend Editor Check out the music video for "Wifey Riddim." 5. "Nokia" - Drake OVO Sound / UMG Recordings "My song of the summer (despite it being released in February) is 'Nokia' by Drake. No matter your feelings about Drizzy in 2025, the man has always known how to master a catchy summer song - and this track is no exception. As well as being a total bop, 'Nokia' asks the all-important questions for a true hot girl summer: 'Who's calling my phone?' and 'Where the fuck the function?' Get me some sun, a spicy marg, and what more could I need?"-Ellen Durney, Staff Writer"Mine is Drake's 'Nokia.' It's just so groovy! Whenever I hear, 'Where the f*** the function,' it's like a call to action. Like, I immediately want to get up and find the vibes."-Chelsea Stewart, Weekend Editor Check out the music video for "Nokia." 6. "Can We Talk About Isaac?" - Rachel Chinouriri Parlophone "This song belongs on every summer playlist, in my humble opinion - it's bright, pop perfection that makes you wanna dance around the room and sing into a hairbrush. I saw her perform the song at her headline tour last month, and the energy of the crowd was electric. I think we're long overdue for a Rachel Chinouriri summer."-Angelica Martinez, Latine Editorial Lead Check out the official visualiser for "Can We Talk About Issac?" 7. "You Got Time and I Got Money" - Smerz Escho "This is a *true* version of summer: languorous in the sticky heat, yearning but woozy, fun but TIRED. It's a pop song with just enough cheek and just enough swagger. It's a Smerz Summer."-Alex Naidus, Editorial Director Check out the music video for "You Got Time and I Got Money." 8. "Ribs" - Lorde Joseph Okpako / WireImage "RIBS - LORDE - This is my song of the summer for 2025 because I listen to it when I am depressed and baby, look around, this song has never been more relevant. Also, despite it being my depression song, it's also a certified bop, so if you see me driving down the road crying while listening to this song for the 17th time this week, no you didn't!"-Lara Parker, Director of the Lifestyle and Trending News Check out the YT audio for "Ribs." 9. "Headphones On" - Addison Rae Sony Music Publishing "The song of the summer is 'Headphones On' by Addison Rae. Am I correct? No. Do I care? NO!!!!"-Sarah Wainschel, Deputy Director, Aud Dev"To me, this year's song of the summer glory belongs to Addison Rae for blessing us with 'Headphones On' because not only is it a bop, but it genuinely feeeels like summer. It doesn't take itself seriously, makes my brain feel smooth, and forces me to forget about The GrindTM and soak up some (much needed) vibey vibes instead. Just like summer. Guess I gotta accept the pain. 💅"-Kelsie Hammond, Junior Community Strategist Check out the music video for "Headphones On." 10. "Boots on the Ground (Where Them Fans At)" - 803Fresh Snake Eyez "I think 'Boots on the Ground' by 803Fresh is definitely the song of the s