Happy Birthday, Miley! Today, on November 23, Miley Cyrus turns 31. The star’s musical journey began when she was just 15, rising to stardom through the Disney Channel original series, Hannah Montana. In 2007, Miley embarked on her music career with the debut single “See You Again” from “Meet Miley Cyrus.” The song showcased her talent, peaking at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first top 10 entry.
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Throughout her 16-year career, Miley experimented with various music genres. Her first two albums, “Meet Miley Cyrus” and “Breakout,” were primarily pop-rock projects. However, her third album, “Can’t Be Tamed,” marked a departure into dance-pop. A significant shift occurred with “Bangerz,” featuring the hit single “Wrecking Ball,” incorporating elements of pop and R&B genres. Her fifth album, “Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz,” was an experimental and psychedelic record, praised for Miley’s ambition and exploration of a new sound.
In 2017, Miley surprised everyone again with the Country-Pop album “Younger Now,” not only departing from her previous music but also reinventing her persona. Three years later, “Plastic Hearts” brought another genre change, primarily a rock record with elements from country, pop, disco, and new wave, becoming the most streamed rock album of the decade.
With her latest album, “Endless Summer Vacation,” Miley returned to a pop and dance-pop sound, marking a strong shift from “Plastic Heart.”
Ultimately, Miley Cyrus’ discography is diverse, and choosing the best songs isn’t easy, but we’ve tried! Let’s dive into our ranking of the five best songs by Miley Cyrus.
Nothing Breaks Like a Heart
Released in 2018, “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart” is a song by Mark Ronson featuring vocals from Miley Cyrus. It performed exceptionally well in the United Kingdom, peaking at No. 2 and receiving a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2020 Brit Awards.
Angels Like You
“Angels Like You” is featured on Miley’s 2020 album “Plastic Hearts.” The song has been a sleeper hit for more than two years, gaining popularity on TikTok and peaking within the top 20 on the Daily Global Spotify Chart, despite a lack of promotion by her former record label RCA Records.
Flowers
Sitting in third place is Miley’s latest chart-topping hit “Flowers.” The song broke the Spotify record for the most streamed track in a week and became the fastest to reach 1 billion streams (112 days). “Flowers” is without any doubt Miley’s most successful song and has recently received three Grammy Nominations: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.
Malibu
“Malibu” was the first single where Miley departed from her provocative era, shedding her controversial public image. The music video reflected this transition, featuring Miley immersed in various natural environments and wearing white dresses.
We Can’t Stop
The lead single from “Bangerz,” “We Can’t Stop,” tops our ranking. The song peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is currently Miley’s third best-selling single in the US, with 8 million copies sold. The lyrics delve into house parties and recreational drug use, receiving mixed reviews at the time.
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