Rolling Stone asked five DJs to name their pick for the "Song of the Summer" for 2026, reflecting how the title now often depends less on chart position than on which tracks reliably get crowds moving on the dance floor. The DJs argue the concept has become more fragmented and less universal than in previous decades, with picks driven by club reactions and viral momentum rather than any single dominant hit.

Rebecca Black chose Slayyyter's "Crank," saying it has become as much a cultural touchstone as a club favourite, with Zara Larsson's "Midnight Sun" as her honourable mention. DJ Miss Milan, known for working with Doechii, picked Tyla and Zara Larsson's "She Did It Again" for its danceable, retro feel, while New York DJ JacobDior named Yung Miami's "Spend Dat" as his go-to floor-filler, a track that built momentum on TikTok before taking off in clubs.