The year 2022 was a massive one for the manele scene in Romania, with YouTube trending charts often dominated by artists like , Florin Salam , and Iuly Neamțu . For fans looking to relive the year's best tracks, "1 Ora Manele Doar Hituri" collections served as the definitive soundtrack for parties and long drives alike. Top Artists and Chart-Toppers
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.
: "Stai ca-mi pun lentile verzi" and "Din ce Rai". Costel Biju : "Tu esti istorie" and "O femeie maritata". The Rise of Collabs and Colajs
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:
: "Havana," "Mama dolarii Tata Ferrari," and "Cand ma dau cu avionul".