Dua Lipa, George Ezra, Cardi B – who made the song of the summer?

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The music sounds better in the sun. There is no scientific evidence for this, but it is a fact.

And with the UK in the middle of the heat, it's time to indulge in one of the purest pleasures of music – the relaxed and relaxed summer song

every year produces a song that defines the season.

Last year, it was the Despacito of Luis Fonsi. The year before, it was Drake's One Dance. But who will take the crown in 2018?

We asked some BBC Music experts to select the song that sounds their barbecues, their pool parties, and their road trips.

George Ezra – Shotgun

Mark Savage, BBC Music Reporter: What better way to make music in the summer than a song on a road trip to the beach? George Ezra's full-bodied and carefree Shotgun has lyrics on "Bikini Bottoms and Lager Covers" and, for bonus sunbeams, resurrects Paul Simon's Greteland fretless bass sound. It's already number one, and it seems ready to stay there. (But otherwise, I will name Tiesto and Jackie Chan as an alternative.)

Lizzo – Boys

BBC 6 Music Producer Lauren Brennan: Detroit-born / Houston- Melissa Viviane Jefferson, aka Lizzo, recently released this new impertinent car that packs the Music 6 playlist. That she shares a name with Missy Elliott is no surprise – she rivals the rap icon for her attitude and energy. Newly signed to Atlantic, expect new music throughout this year.

Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin – I like it

Sarah Beaumont, co-music leader, BBC 1Xtra : This Latin and Caribbean infused track has a well-known sample, which gives him an instant sense of familiarity. 2018 was truly the year of Cardi B and she teamed up with two of reggaeton's biggest stars, making it a sure hit in the summer. As soon as I hear that, I am transported to the beach with a cocktail in hand!

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  Kevin Geoghegan, News from BBC Music Live: Anyone who can not find in themselves to make the smallest desktop shimmy to this song died inside. There are some (reasonable) complaints that Chaka is not quite present on the track but his contributions, small but perfectly formed, are unmistakable.

  Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa – A Kiss

  Annabel Rackham, BBC Entertainment Reporter: You Can not Go Wrong When You Combine the Biggest Current Female Pop Group with One of the DJs the most talented in the world. The nostalgic and faded mood is reminiscent of the dance music of the '90s, but it also has commercial appeal, which means it can be played anywhere . Combine that with the eight weeks that he spent at number one and you have strong arguments for it to be a summer song.

  Arctic Monkeys – Four out of five

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  Courtney Barnett – City Pretty Looks

  Paul Glynn, BBC Live Music News: OK, this song is talking about a "dismal day", but it bears witness to the power of a sunny day – while the Australian loafer emerges from a depressive funk enjoying the simple pleasures of a walk around Melbourne. The killer twisted riffs will help your summer drive, while the cool breakdown in the end allows you to head to the left lane and enjoy it.

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