Several key artists solidified their positions as the kings and queens of the genre throughout the year. reached milestones of over 1 billion total views on his YouTube channel, while Florin Salam continued to release anthems that connected deeply with fans. Notable Hits of 2022:
One-hour "colaj" (medley) videos became the preferred way to consume manele in 2022. Producers like Nek Music and Manele Caviar curated these mixes to keep the energy high without interruption. These compilations often featured a mix of upbeat dance tracks and emotional ballads, covering themes of love, success, and celebration. Several key artists solidified their positions as the
: "Test Drive (Trag de Volan)" and "Tiganca de Bucuresti". covering themes of love
: "Am avut un vis," "Imi fac fala," and "As vrea sa zbor ca pasarea". " "Imi fac fala