Billboard’s 25 Best Dance Albums of 2024
Dance music fans, rejoice! Billboard has unveiled its list of the 25 best dance albums of 2024, celebrating a year filled with groundbreaking releases that have dominated the club scene and beyond.
From chart-topping veterans to rising stars, this year’s selection showcases the diversity and creativity of electronic music. Here’s a look at some of the standout albums from the list:
1. Charli XCX – Brat
Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, Brat, has become a cultural phenomenon, blending nostalgia and modern hyperpop to deliver tracks like “Girl, So Confusing” and “Von Dutch.” It’s a bold, hedonistic statement that has solidified Charli’s status as a dance music icon.
2. Justice – Hyperdrama
After an eight-year hiatus, Justice returned with Hyperdrama, an intergalactic journey through soft melodies, psychedelic freak-outs, and collaborations with artists like Tame Impala and Thundercat. The album is a testament to the duo’s unparalleled ability to innovate.
3. Jamie xx – In Waves
Jamie xx’s second solo album, In Waves, leans closer to the dancefloor with tracks featuring Robyn and his The xx bandmates. Songs like “Waited All Night” and “Life” showcase his evolving sound.
4. Kaytranada – Timeless
Kaytranada’s Timeless delivers groovy, disco-inspired tracks featuring artists like Tinashe, PinkPantheress, and Anderson .Paak. It’s a club-ready masterpiece that cements Kaytranada’s reputation for creating impeccable vibes.
5. Peggy Gou – I Hear You
South Korean producer Peggy Gou’s debut album, I Hear You, channels ’90s dance genres with tracks like “I Believe in Love Again,” featuring Lenny Kravitz. It’s a sugar-coated treatment of classic sounds that’s captured audiences worldwide.
6. Rüfüs Du Sol – Inhale/Exhale
Australian trio Rüfüs Du Sol reflect on fame and expectations in their fifth album, Inhale/Exhale. Tracks like “Pressure” deliver lush, moody ambiances that are quintessentially Rüfüs.
7. salute – True Magic
salute’s debut album, True Magic, spans genres like French touch, house, and drum ’n’ bass. Collaborations with Disclosure and Japanese rapper Nakamura Minami add vibrant energy to this uplifting collection.
8. Fred again.. – ten days
Fred again.. delivers an emotionally resonant album with ten days, blending intimate moments with club anthems. Tracks like “Fear Less” and “Just Stand There” capture life’s transformative experiences. Explore ten days.
9. Anna Lunoe – Pearl
Anna Lunoe’s debut album, Pearl, merges dancefloor anthems with introspective themes like motherhood and friendship. Highlights include the piano house track “Real Love.” Read more about Pearl.
10. Floating Points – Cascade
Floating Points returns to the dancefloor with Cascade, blending acid house, jungle, and techno into intricate, emotive compositions.
This year’s list highlights the diversity of dance music in 2024, showcasing innovation, emotion, and artistry. For the complete list of Billboard’s 25 best dance albums, visit Billboard’s official list.
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