2025 once again proved that life would be all too boring without music. As we look back on the year, we return with a new instalment of our annual series, Hypebae Best, where we round up some of the biggest releases and best moments from the year, according to our editors. This year was defined by many things, but especially women in music. Female artists ruled the charts, spanning all ages and genres. From @Sabrina Carpenter pop princess positioning and #OliviaDeam’s soulful rise to @Lily Allen’s generation-crossing comeback, this was the year of girl power. The year also saw a huge return to the once glorified pop princess of the early noughties, with #AddisonRae and @tate mcrae bringing back that unapologetically feminine attitude. #Rosalia took the internet and the world by storm with her album 'LUX', which stunned with its orchestral backing and multilingual lyrics, reminding us what original artistry can look like. Swipe through to see some of 2025’s best albums, singles and musi...