The Countdown Showdown, mixed by yours truly, DaUnknownAdmin, brings you the 10 Top Freestyle Songs of 2026 [Q1]. As The Countdown Showdown celebrates its 7th year, I want to send out super shout-outs to everyone who has clicked, listened, and shared!
Back flip with a split for the deejays who voted on The Countdown Showdown polls and have made guest appearances, such as TST The Santana Twins, DJ Xtacy, and Danny G Stylz; collaborations with other Countdowns, including DJ Racer and MDW. Proof that Countdowns can have friendly competition and cooperation, without all the silly drama.
A heartfelt thank you to all the support from the internet and terrestrial radio stations, websites, podcasts, etc, over the years, too many to post, but I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU!
Special thanks to Mikie Cubby, aka DJ Papa C, who has carefully cataloged each release over the years, and to the Only Countdown That Matters, CPR Jose Ortiz, for his blessing and encouragement. And finally, all the labels, producers, and artists that continue to create the music we all love. Without further ado, here are my favorite songs for the first quarter of 2026.
Playlist:
Jasmine Denis – It’s You
Aby Cruz – Secret Love
Ayna – I Don’t Believe
April – Back In The Day
Gabrielle – What Almost Was (DJ PJ Sera’s Extended Freestyle Remix)
Coro – Unloyal
Jenaro – Emotional
Tony Moran & Willie Valentin – Let It Go
Marilyn Torres – Don’t Let Me
Nyasia – Fragile Heart
2026 Q1 Releases:
Aby Cruz – Secret Love (02/06/2026)
AL-X Spicy – Why Do You Hurt Me (EP) (03/20/2026)
Alex Of Latin Nation – Distant Memory (EP) (02/24/2026)
April – Back In The Day (03/13/2026)
Ayna – I Don’t Believe (Remixes) (02/06/2026)
Ayna & Aby Cruz – I Never Knew (03/06/2026)
Cantina Dwellas – So I Long For You (03/27/2026)
Cassandra Sales – Make This Last Forever (03/27/2026)
Charlie XO – Baby (03/06/2026)
Chyqo Project – For The Sake Of Loving (03/24/2026)
Coro – Unloyal (02/17/2026)
DJ Allan Back (Feat. Emma) – I Found Out The Album (02/01/2026)
DJ Allan Back (Feat. Mara Selting) – Just For You (EP) (01/15.2026)
DJ Juanito (Feat. Kaila) – Perfect Stranger (02/27/2026)
Evalina Destiny – Meant To Be (EP) (03/13/2026)
Felicity – Lost In Time (The Remixes) (03/20/2026)
Gabrielle – What Almost Was (DJ PJ Sera’s Extended Freestyle Remix) (03/28/2026)
Jase David – Threads (EP) (01/09.2026)
Jasmine Denis – It’s You (01/01/2026)
Jenaro – Emotional (EP) (01/30/2026)
Jenna Liz – More Than Friends (EP) (03/20/2026)
Jenni Renee – It’s All Right (EP) (03/27/2026)
Jessee B – Stop Assuming (01/15/2026)
Joei Mae – Ask Me Again (02/14/2026)
Lanah Skye – Beyond Goodbye (02/13/2026)
Marilyn Torres – Don’t Let Me (EP) (02/26/2026)
Nas-T Boyz – Lifetime (02/09/2026)
Nelson Rego – Don’t You Ever Wonder (EP) (03/27/2026)
Nyasia – Fragile Heart (EP) (02/27/2026)
Odalis – It’s A Feeling (Album) (01/01/2026)
Rockell – Broken Dreams (Beautifully Broken – Album) (01/30/2026)
Sammy C – My Mother Warned Me (Remix) (02/09/2026)
Samy – Nunca Te Olvidaré (02/06/2026)
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