Western pop songs recommended for high school students to sing at karaoke

As It WasHarry Styles

Harry Styles – As It Was (Official Video)

Harry Styles, who gained worldwide fame as a member of One Direction.

Many people in Japan may know him, but it might be less known that he’s been active as a solo artist.

His 2022 release As It Was is one of the most talked-about songs right now.

Crafted in the synth-pop style that has trended through the 2020s, the track is compelling for its blend of pop appeal and stylish sophistication.

Be sure to give it a listen.

SacrificeThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Sacrifice

Since the 2020s began, the genre of synth-pop has been gaining popularity on the global music scene.

The artist who helped spark this synth-pop boom is The Weeknd.

Thanks to the worldwide smash hit Blinding Lights, many high schoolers are probably familiar with him.

His new song Sacrifice has an especially dark vibe compared to his other works.

Be sure to check it out.

Fly As MeBruno Mars & Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic

Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic – Fly As Me (LIVE BET Soul Train Awards 2021)

Silk Sonic is a duo formed by Bruno Mars and Anderson .

Paak.

They made headlines by winning multiple awards at the 2022 Grammys.

One of their standout tracks is Fly As Me.

Rooted in their concept of 1970s neo-soul, the song evokes the classic brilliance of Marvin Gaye.

With its incredibly catchy and refreshing sound, it’s a great recommendation for anyone looking to get into Black music.

Bam Bam ft. Ed SheeranCamila Cabello

Camila Cabello – Bam Bam (Official Music Video) ft. Ed Sheeran

Camila Cabello is a U.

S.

-based singer-songwriter with Cuban roots.

With her Latin-influenced musical style, she has gained worldwide popularity.

Her new song released with Ed Sheeran is Bam Bam ft.

Ed Sheeran.

Inspired by her breakup with her ex-boyfriend, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, this track is especially recommended for high school students going through a breakup.

Be sure to check it out.

Numb Little BugEm Beihold

Em Beihold – Numb Little Bug

Em Beihold, an American singer-songwriter who has risen to global popularity through TikTok.

If you’re a high school student who uses TikTok, you’ve probably heard one of her songs at least once.

Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is Numb Little Bug.

It’s a pop song, but the chorus is crafted with a sleek, stylish finish.

If you haven’t heard it yet, why not try using this song on TikTok?

AHHH HALil Durk

Lil Durk – AHHH HA (Official Music Video)

Recently, hip-hop has become a familiar, widely accepted genre in Japan.

I imagine many high school students are quite knowledgeable about it.

For those high-school heads, I recommend the track “AHHH HA.” It’s a song Lil Durk released as a response in his beef with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, filled with lyrics that provoke his opponent—a certified banger.

We haven’t seen a beef of this scale in a while, so the whole situation, beef included, might feel fresh to high school listeners.

2step (feat. Lil Baby)Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – 2step (feat. Lil Baby) – [Official Video]

Ed Sheeran’s new song “2step (feat.

Lil Baby),” released in 2022.

The featured artist, Lil Baby, has been in the spotlight recently for winning a Grammy, and the way Ed Sheeran immediately reaches out to artists like that is so like him (lol).

The track prominently showcases Lil Baby’s melodic rap.

A must-listen if you want to check Ed Sheeran’s compatibility with hip-hop!