May 2013 marked the explosion of "bro-country" into the pop mainstream. The original "Cruise" was a country hit, but the May 2013 remix featuring Nelly turned it into a pop monster.

: Robin Thicke’s "Blurred Lines" was serviced to contemporary radio on May 21, beginning its rapid ascent to becoming the definitive (and controversial) song of the coming summer. Significant Album Releases in May 2013

: Released in late April, this track exploded in May, becoming a cultural fixture. It peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart and reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, fueling a massive revival of 1970s disco-funk.

(Pink feat. Nate Ruess): This piano-driven ballad held the top spot at the start of the month, continuing its multi-week run that began in late April. "Can't Hold Us"

For anyone looking to build a nostalgia playlist or understand the sonic landscape of the early 2010s, the songs of May 2013 offer a perfect time capsule. This was the month where Robin Thicke’s blurred lines dominated the conversation (for better or worse), Daft Punk made their triumphant return, and Macklemore proved he wasn't a one-hit-wonder.

While pop and EDM ruled, May 2013 also saw the resurgence of Tamar Braxton. "Love and War" was a raw, soulful ballad that reminded listeners that the Braxton family still had vocal firepower. It peaked on the R&B charts in May and became a reality TV anthem.