Vanilla Radio Smooth Chart 2025 – The Songs That Defined the Year

2025 left behind a clear and distinctive musical footprint.
The songs that stood out throughout the year, received the most airplay, and reached the top positions of the Vanilla Radio Smooth Chart in collaboration with All About Charts, come together in a list that reflects the sound of today.

The tracks were proposed by both curatorial teams, while the final ranking was shaped through the collective vote of Vanilla Radio DJs, alongside DJs from across Greece, resulting in a carefully curated and truly professional musical perspective.

From soul and R&B to indie, alternative and modern pop influences, this year’s list doesn’t simply follow trends — it filters and elevates them through instinct, experience, and the feeling behind the decks.

Below you will find the complete list of songs that reached No.1 on the Vanilla Radio Smooth Chart throughout all 53 weeks of 2025.

Each No.1 position captures the musical momentum of its respective week, highlighting tracks that stood out for their timeless quality, aesthetic identity, and overall resonance within the Vanilla Smooth sound.
Several releases held the top spot for more than one week, confirming their consistency and strong connection to the chart’s philosophy.

This list serves as a musical timeline of the year, tracing the evolution of sound throughout 2025 — from soul, lounge and modern classics to contemporary pop and alternative moments that left their mark.

🟠 Q1 (Weeks 1–13)

The year opened with contemporary soul and timeless melodies, where emotional storytelling and mellow groove dominated the top of the chart.

01 – Thomas Rhett, Teddy Swims – Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman
02 – Thomas Rhett, Teddy Swims – Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman
03 – Luigi Catalano – Dance Me To The End Of Love
04 – Luigi Catalano – Dance Me To The End Of Love
05 – Luigi Catalano – Dance Me To The End Of Love
06 – Luigi Catalano – Dance Me To The End Of Love
07 – Stella – Adagio
08 – Gizmo Varillas – Into The Night
09 – Gizmo Varillas – Into The Night
10 – Gizmo Varillas – Into The Night
11 – A.J. Croce – I Got A Feeling
12 – A.J. Croce – I Got A Feeling
13 – A.J. Croce – I Got A Feeling

🟠 Q2 (Weeks 14–26)

Spring brought a cosmopolitan mood and atmospheric productions, with lounge, electronic and elegant pop sounds dynamically alternating at No.1.

14 – Annkrist – Ciel Fauve (Sahale Late Night Edit)
15 – L’Atelier De Musique – Saint-Tropez
16 – L’Atelier De Musique – Saint-Tropez
17 – Lino Tenerife – Exotica
18 – Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Relentless Love
19 – Charos Kayumova, RYTM – Voyage Voyage
20 – Charos Kayumova, RYTM – Voyage Voyage
21 – Les Bisous – Heavy Cross
22 – Purple Disco Machine, Alison Goldfrapp – Dream Machine
23 – Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, The Marías – Ojos Tristes
24 – Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, The Marías – Ojos Tristes
25 – Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, The Marías – Ojos Tristes
26 – Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, The Marías – Ojos Tristes

🟠 Q3 (Weeks 27–39)

Summer was defined by rhythm, groove and emotional intensity, with modern pop selections and soulful reinterpretations taking the lead.

27 – Olivia Dean – Nice To Each Other
28 – Kako Martinez, Back To The Essence – Shadows Of Love (Dreamy Love Mix)
29 – Kako Martinez, Back To The Essence – Shadows Of Love (Dreamy Love Mix)
30 – Mark Ronson, Raye – Suzanne
31 – Vandelux, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
32 – Johnny Burgos, Jeremy Page – Caught Up
33 – Hermanos Gutiérrez, Leon Bridges – Elegantly Wasted
34 – Hermanos Gutiérrez, Leon Bridges – Elegantly Wasted
35 – Hermanos Gutiérrez, Leon Bridges – Elegantly Wasted
36 – Hermanos Gutiérrez, Leon Bridges – Elegantly Wasted
37 – The Revivalists – Wish I Knew You (Poolside Remix)
38 – The Revivalists – Wish I Knew You (Poolside Remix)
39 – Lusaint – Lie To Yourself
40 – Lusaint – Lie To Yourself

🟠 Q4 (Weeks 40–53)

The final quarter closed the year with strong signatures and mature productions, reinforcing the contemporary yet timeless character of the Vanilla Smooth Chart.

41 – Lusaint – Lie To Yourself
42 – Kadebostany, Selin Cıngır – Elephant In The Room
43 – Kadebostany, Selin Cıngır – Elephant In The Room
44 – Kadebostany, Selin Cıngır – Elephant In The Room
45 – David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I – Gone Gone Gone
46 – David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I – Gone Gone Gone
47 – David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I – Gone Gone Gone
48 – David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I – Gone Gone Gone
49 – David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I – Gone Gone Gone
50 – Matt Forbes – Dream On Little Dreamer
51 – Mario Papas – Midnight Riviera
52 – Mario Papas – Midnight Riviera
53 – De-Phazz, Mo’ Horizons – Slow Down

2025 unfolds through every week of the Vanilla Radio Smooth Chart as a year defined by a clear musical identity and a refined aesthetic.
A sound curated by DJs, driven by experience, consistency, and a genuine love for music that stands the test of time.

This is the Vanilla Radio Smooth Chart — a musical map of the year, from week one to week fifty-three.