Recommended dance-pop songs

Without MeHalsey

Halsey – Without Me

Halsey’s “Without Me” is a dance-pop song with a solid, punchy bass.

The beat is laid-back and groovy, giving it a distinctly Western pop vibe.

The vocals are emotional and pleasing, so listening to it really lifts your spirits.

If you play this song in the calm of the night, it’s sure to give you a boost!

Good LifeKehlani & G-Eazy

Kehlani & G-Eazy – Good Life (from The Fate of the Furious: The Album) [Official Music Video]

Since the late 2010s, hip-hop and rap have become globally popular overseas, so more dance-pop tracks have begun incorporating rap and hip-hop elements.

This song is one such example, contrasting a solidly melodic female vocal with a male rap.

The rap section has a trap style, giving it a contemporary feel.

7 ringsAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – 7 rings (Official Video)

Speaking of Ariana Grande, she’s a hugely popular female singer in Japan and has released many dance-pop tracks.

This song opens with the melody of “My Favorite Things,” which Japanese listeners will recognize from the famous “So da, Kyoto ikō” commercial.

The track is based on trap, showcasing the full-on vibe of contemporary dance-pop.

Please MeCardi B & Bruno Mars

Please Me

This is a collaborative track by Cardi B, who is globally renowned as a female rapper, and Bruno Mars, who has also become popular in Japan as a next-generation pop star.

The melody showcasing Bruno Mars’s vocal prowess and Cardi B’s rap flow match perfectly, creating a dance-pop song unlike anything before.

I didn’t expect an ’80s-inspired bassline and a modern trap rhythm to mesh this well.

Stay The NightZEDD ft. Hayley Williams

Zedd – Stay The Night ft. Hayley Williams

It’s a song by the globally popular DJ ZEDD featuring Hayley Williams.

ZEDD’s tracks are often so clean and unfussy that they barely feel like EDM, making him an unquestionably great recommendation for beginners.

SilenceMarshmello ft. Khalid

Marshmello ft. Khalid – Silence (Official Lyric Video)

It’s a downbeat track that sings about struggling to reconcile oneself with society.

The song is by Marshmello, a DJ from the United States, and it was released in 2017.

The vocals are by popular R&B singer Khalid.

The artistic music video is a must-see, too.

A Sky Full Of StarsColdplay

Coldplay – A Sky Full Of Stars (Official Video)

Coldplay is usually classified as alternative rock and has many songs sung acoustically, but this track was crafted closer to EDM and finished as a dance number.

It was made in collaboration with Avicii, and the lyrics are, needless to say, wonderfully written.