Perfect for summer: Top foreign female singers and artists ranking [2025]

Problem ft. Iggy AzaleaAriana Grande22rank/position

Ariana Grande – Problem ft. Iggy Azalea

Dance music is also an essential part of summer.

Among the many tracks out there, this one has a great rhythm and is the kind of song you’ll want to play at events like parties or on a drive.

The strong female vocals make it easy to listen to, even for those who prefer Japanese music.

FoolishAshanti23rank/position

Ashanti – Foolish

This is a quintessential summer track by mainstream singer Ashanti, who establishes her music with an exceptional sense of vocals and a comfortably textured sound, achieving a perfect balance.

With a glamorous atmosphere and lyrics that gently elevate a sense of ease, it can be enjoyed as a clubber-like style.

Beach SambaAstrud Gilberto24rank/position

Beach Samba

This is the song “Beach Samba” by Astrud Gilberto, the Queen of Bossa Nova, known for her signature track “The Girl from Ipanema.” It was released in 1967.

Many people at the time admired her cool vocals and the free-flowing scat she delivered.

When you think of samba, you probably imagine bright, festive music.

But I think a slightly melancholic samba like this one also has its place.

The Girl From IpanemaAstrud Gilberto & Stan Getz25rank/position

The Girl From Ipanema

Astrud Gilberto, a singer from Brazil who gained popularity with a musical style that blends bossa nova and jazz.

If you like bossa nova, you probably know her.

Her bossa nova has strong jazz elements, and this track, “The Girl From Ipanema,” is a bossa nova song that heavily reflects jazz influences.

The stylish jazz sensibility combined with the laid-back bossa nova vibe is perfect for a summer sunset.

Be sure to check it out.

ShowerBecky G26rank/position

Becky G – Shower

This is a pop tune that shines as brightly as the summer sun, released in 2014 by American artist Becky G.

Its fresh, innovative metaphor likening the thrill of young love to a shower, paired with a sweet and breezy melody, vividly conveys the purity of youthful romance.

The song achieved major commercial success, peaking at No.

16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning multi-platinum certification from the RIAA.

It’s perfect for savoring a summer resort vibe or revisiting the sweet, bittersweet rush of falling in love.

The refreshing vocals and catchy rhythm also make it ideal for a morning drive or a beach party.

Circle InThe SandBelinda Carlisle27rank/position

Belinda Carlisle – Circle In The Sand (Official HD Music Video)

Belinda Carlisle is a singer from the United States.

Before going solo, she was a central figure in the Go-Go’s, a girls’ band that achieved great popularity.

She had a huge hit with “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” (1987).

“Circle in the Sand” was released as a single in 1988.

It’s a heart-wrenchingly bittersweet song in which she keeps telling a lover who’s drifting away, “We’re forever, right?”

Under The BoardwalkBette Midler28rank/position

Bette Midler – Under The Boardwalk (music video)

An insert song from the moving film “Forever Friends,” which depicts a 30-year friendship between two women.

It’s sung by the star, Bette Midler.

By the way, in this film, the actress who plays Midler’s character as a child is Mayim Bialik, known for her role as the nerdy girl Amy in the popular overseas TV series “The Big Bang Theory.”