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[2025] A roundup of cool Western songs that get the crowd going at karaoke

music writerKOH-1
Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

With the rise of social media and subscription services, I think opportunities to encounter Western music have increased far more compared to the 2000s.

Because it’s now easy to access a wide range of genres—from cutting-edge pop and R&B to rock—many of you may be thinking, “I want to try singing Western songs at karaoke!”

So this time, we’ve selected a broad range of Western tracks that are sure to hype up a karaoke session, from the latest hits and TikTok favorites to timeless classics.

We’ve also included tips for singing them, so even if you’re not confident in your vocal skills, be sure to check it out.

[2025] A Collection of Cool Western Songs That Hype Up Karaoke (101–110)

MiracleCalvin Harris, Ellie Goulding

Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding – Miracle (Official Video)

MiracleCalvin Harris, Ellie Goulding

If you’re looking to get hyped with trance music, “Miracle” is a perfect fit.

This track is a collaboration between producer Calvin Harris and singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding.

Word of mouth spread mainly on TikTok, and it’s become a hit in Japan as well.

A major feature of the song is that there are no lyrics in the chorus, making it great for those who want to go all out on the dance floor.

Plus, with lots of humming, it seems ideal for singing along together.

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YummyJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Yummy (Lyric Video)

YummyJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber’s 2020 track “Yummy” is super sexy despite its cute-sounding title, isn’t it? If you can pull this one off at karaoke, it’s guaranteed to hype the crowd and look really cool.

That said, it’s an ultra-sweet love song that really comes together because of Justin’s distinctive vocals—so if someone claims they can sing it cool, I’d love to hear it at least once!

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I Feel Like DancingJason Mraz

Jason Mraz – I Feel Like Dancing (Official Music Video)

I Feel Like DancingJason Mraz

Jason Mraz is a singer known for his sweet vocals.

Have you listened to his album Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride, which collects his pop songs? Among them, the one I especially want to highlight is I Feel Like Dancing.

It’s a rhythmic track with the message “Let’s just dance and have fun.” That’s why it’s perfect for those times when you want to cut loose and go all out at karaoke.

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Santa Tell MeAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – Santa Tell Me (Official Video)

Santa Tell MeAriana Grande

Ariana Grande used to follow an idol-style path, but recently she’s been gradually shifting toward an R&B singer direction.

Her song “Santa Tell Me” is one of her R&B tracks.

The embellishments are relatively easy to sing for R&B, so it’s recommended for beginners.

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Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – Break Free (Official Video) ft. Zedd

Break Free ft. ZeddAriana Grande

As the title suggests, it’s a song overflowing with a positive vibe: mustering the courage to break up with a lover you’ve been trapped by for so long and deciding to become a new you.

The lyrics sound like you’re telling yourself these words, with expressions that hint at just a touch of lingering attachment—lines many women can strongly relate to.

I think it would take a lot of practice to sing at karaoke, but if you can pull it off, it’ll look incredibly cool.

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[2025] A Compilation of Cool Western Songs That Hype Up Karaoke (111–120)

Part of Your World (From “The Little Mermaid”)Jodi Benson

Jodi Benson – Part of Your World (From “The Little Mermaid”)

Part of Your World (From "The Little Mermaid")Jodi Benson

It’s that song from the Disney film The Little Mermaid, where Ariel, who’s fallen in love with the human world, sings while longing for the world above the sea.

It includes dialogue, so your English pronunciation will be tested, but if you sing this musical-style number with heart, it’s a piece that can really draw listeners in.

Since it has a grand, expansive development, add plenty of dynamics and sing it both delicately and powerfully!

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Lessons In LoveLevel 42

Level 42 – Lessons In Love

Lessons In LoveLevel 42

It reached No.

12 in the U.

S.

in 1987.

It was a single hit from the album “Running in the Family.” They were initially seen as a serious fusion band, but from the mid-’80s they moved into a pop direction and found success.

In that sense, this song is one of their signature tracks.

In any case, when you think of Level 42, the leader Mark King’s charismatic bass playing is famous.

The vocals are, well, decent enough.

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