[2025] Western Music You’ve Heard at Least Once — From Trending New Tracks to Timeless Classics

like JENNIEJENNIE

JENNIE – like JENNIE (Official Video)

This track features a powerful beat and energetic sound, showcasing the full extent of Jennie’s talent as a solo artist from South Korea.

With lyrics and performance that boldly foreground her unique style and identity, it highlights her confidence and individuality.

The song is included on her debut album “Ruby,” released in March 2025, and collaborations with a diverse range of artists—including Dua Lipa—have also drawn attention.

To celebrate the album’s release, Jennie held a showcase titled “The Ruby Experience” in three cities around the world, deepening her connection with fans.

This is the perfect song for those who love strong beats or are looking to discover a new side of themselves.

Bad DayDaniel Powter

Daniel Powter – Bad Day (Official Music Video) [HD]

When you listen only to the melody, you might think it’s a bright and happy song, but it’s actually about those unlucky, bad days.

Still, instead of getting negative, it stays upbeat and encourages you by saying, “Everyone has days like this.”

Shake It OffTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

It’s the 32nd single released by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on August 18, 2014, and in Japan it’s perhaps best known from the “Home Tutor no Try” commercials featuring dancers in school uniforms.

It’s also used in Illumination’s film “Sing,” famous for the Minions, and is a pop number that makes you want to get up and dance.

HeavenAvicii

Avicii – Heaven (Tribute Video)

“Heaven” by Avicii, a Swedish music producer and DJ.

He also worked under the name Tim Berg.

The song describes moments with a loved one as having gone to heaven.

The lyric “I think I died and went to heaven” drew attention as if it were his message, since he passed away in 2018 at the young age of 28.

Scatman (ski-ba-bop-ba-dop-bop)Scatman John

Scatman (ski-ba-bop-ba-dop-bop) Official Video HD – Scatman John

Scatman John, an American musician who gained popularity with his distinctive rapid-fire vocal style.

He struggled with a stutter from a young age, but by turning that stutter into a weapon—incorporating fast, scatted phrasing into his music—he created a truly unique sound.

One of his signature works is “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop).” The chorus is memorable for its unique phrasing that Japanese listeners often hear as “pii-pappa-para-ppo.” Since the song is still used in the media today, many people may find it familiar.

It’s My LifeBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

A single from American rock band Bon Jovi’s seventh album, Crush, released on May 10, 2000.

In Japan, it’s often used not only in commercials but also in variety shows for physically demanding performances; most famously, you hear it in the comedy bits of “Nakayama Kinnikun.” It’s a powerful song that conveys the message, “I want to live this moment to the fullest.”

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

It’s the lead single from the Backstreet Boys’ third album, Millennium, released on April 28, 1999, and it’s an essential song when talking about the group.

Its beautiful melody and the five members’ harmonies make it not only one of their signature tracks, but also a beloved pop song that represents the 1990s.