The 10 best songs of 2013

Kanye West performs on his Yeezus tour, which stopped by Barclays Center on Nov. 19, 2013. Credit: Handout
It was time for a shake-up in 2013 and plenty of artists were ready to bring it, showing how powerful pop music can be as a platform for ideas, social change and, um, twerking.
Here's a look at the best songs the year had to offer:
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