‘As It Was’ by Harry Styles named most-streamed song of 2022

By: Pooja Kashyap Picture Credits : Instagram

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Styles seems sombre in the music video, which was created by Tanu Muino, and is set to an enticing synth-pop beat that is reminiscent of great songs from the 80s.

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