Toppa Top ’16: 16 Caribbean-Inspired Pop Songs That Were Everywhere in 2016

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December 19, 2016


15. Ariana Grande feat. Nicki Minaj, “Side to Side”

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It seems like every pop singer got in a Caribbean zone this year, even Ariana Grande. Ariana’s vocals seemed to work perfectly over the song’s guitar-driven production, which pulled from rock-y reggae sounds just as much as it did pop. And Nicki’s Trini roots definitely shine through at the start of her straightforward guest verse.