The 25 best songs of 2017, ranked

Packed with high-quality releases from some of the biggest names in the industry, 2017 was a prolific period for new music.

From the sounds of Kendrick Lamar's instant-classic album, "DAMN.," to appearances from artists like SZA, Frank Ocean, and Jay-Z - as well as a few great indie acts - the list of our favorite songs of the year turned out to be an eclectic one.

Check out the 25 best songs of 2017: