Here's a selection of 20 personal favorites made in 2015: avant-soul from Hiatus Kaiyote, the top track of Kendrick Lamar, Hermitude's future bass, an oozy disco-flecked thumper from Luke Vibert, a soulful masterpiece from Werkha, uplifting lyrics from Lianne La Havas, and many more...

[This playlist is included in an 8tracks official collection. Follow @themed-collections to find an amazing selection of the best songs from 2015. Check out Themed Collections in the forums to participate.]

20 tracks