Top 10: Best Jennifer Lopez Singles

With over 80 million records sold worldwide, Jennifer Lopez is the definition of a superstar. Her glamorous image and catchy hooks have made her one of the most enduring pop icons of the 21^st century. She has commanded the dance floor for fifteen years and her songs have become moments in the tapestry that is popular culture. To celebrate the phenomenon that is J.Lo, here are her top ten singles released over the course of her illustrious career.

10. “Let’s Get Loud”

As one of Lopez’s signature songs, “Let’s Get Loud” is a delicious salsa track written by Kike Santander and the legendary Gloria Estefan. This feel good anthem is playful and spirited, perfect for pleasing just about any crowd.

09. “Alive”

This ballad was co-written by Lopez and her then-husband Cris Judd for the film Enough. Its positive message is one that continues to be relevant and makes it one of Lopez’s most empowering songs to date. It remains one of her most underrated tracks, but is no doubt one of her best.

08. “Play”

As the second single off of her record-breaking sophomore album J.Lo, “Play” is an infectious club track that reached the top five in Canada. Slick and funky, this track was notable for its explicit lyrics and futuristic music video. It showcased Lopez’s distinct ability to stay ahead of the curve and adapt as an artist.

07. “Papi”

Initially a promotional single for her seventh studio album Love?, “Papi” was eventually chosen as the third official single from the record. Easily one of the standout tracks from the album, it is an upbeat dance anthem that is both catchy and entertaining. Its video also happens to be one of her most humorous, with Lopez paying homage to the romantic comedy genre she’s best known for as an actress.

06. “Dance Again”

As the lead single off of her greatest hits compilation Dance Again… The Hits, this Enrique Iglesias-penned track is Lopez’s third collaboration with rapper Pitbull and is her twelfth number one hit on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It is a sensual dance anthem with smooth production from RedOne and a temperature-raising music video that remains one of her most controversial.

05. “Hold It Don’t Drop It”

With elements of disco and funk, “Hold It Don’t Drop It” was praised for Lopez’s vocals and continues to be one of her most critically-acclaimed singles. Along with its chic music video, this track is incredibly stylish and showcases Lopez’s ability to adapt to old school genres.

04. “All I Have”

Over the course of her career, Lopez has collaborated with a variety of hip-hop artists and this 2002 single remains one of her most memorable. “All I Have” is a unique R&B break-up song that plays out as an ongoing dialogue between Lopez and her collaborator LL Cool J. This ballad managed to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart, an impressive feat for an artist primarily known for her club anthems.

03. “Get Right”

Following the media frenzy that was “Bennifer,” Lopez resurrected her career with this Rich Harrison-produced club anthem. Easily recognized for its iconic horn segments, “Get Right” is so catchy that it’s criminal. It continues to be one of her most enduring songs and peaked at number one in the UK and reached the top three in Canada.

02. “Waiting for Tonight”

While “If You Had My Love” may have proven Lopez’s musical prowess, it was “Waiting for Tonight” that turned her into a full-fledged dance floor diva. This club track is energetic and infectious, going on to become one of Lopez’s signature songs.

01. “On the Floor”

The musical equivalent of a Hail Mary, “On the Floor” saved Lopez’s musical career and restored her status as the reigning Queen of the Dance Floor in 2011. Its music video broke records and the song itself shot to #1 in more than 25 countries. It is instantly iconic and is a delicious piece of ear candy. “On the Floor” proved that despite her many incarnations and sounds, Lopez knows how to get people moving with her sugary vocals and slick dance grooves.