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

I’ve put together a ranking of Western female singers/artists perfect for summer!

Music is essential for staying refreshed during the hot summer.

The rankings are based on total play counts so far, so start by listening to the most popular tracks.

The playlist is updated regularly!

Playlist

Perfect for summer: Top foreign female singers and artists ranking [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Carry OnKygo, Rita Ora		A summer track by Kygo and Rita Ora
2	Cruel SummerTaylor Swift		A classic song that portrays the joys and pains of summer romance
3	La Isla BonitaMadonna		Madonna’s signature song “La Isla Bonita”
4	Cold HeartedPaula Abdul		An American singer who colored the 80s, P…
5	My Head & My HeartAva Max		Ava Max's summer dance song
6	SummertimeBeyoncé		Beyoncé and P. Diddy’s classic songs that color summer romance
7	Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen		A catchy and cute song that sings about the rise of love
8	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Celine Dion’s moving masterpiece
9	Hello SummerDanielle Bradbery		A poignant song about the end of summer and heartbreak
10	Knoxville: Summer of 1915Dawn Upshaw		American soprano opera singer Dawn U…
11	A Fuego Lento (feat. Vicente García)Daymé Arocena		An original work that fuses diverse musical elements from the Caribbean...
12	Hot StuffDonna Summer		Donna Summer's signature song 'Hot Stuff'
13	The first of AutumnEnya		Enya's music is popular worldwide.
14	On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez		A song to dance the night away at a summer party
15	No Ordinary LoveSade		A summer song with a refined, gentle melody
16	Girls Need Love Remix (with Drake)Summer Walker		A collaboration song by Summer Walker and Drake
17	What’s Love Got To Do With ItTina Turner		Black music with a rock flavor…
18	Rock The BoatAaliyah		Summer classic, smooth vocals
19	Fire We MakeAlicia Keys, Maxwell		R&B duet “Fire We Make,” sexy
20	1 ThingAmerie		Aimer’s classic R&B, perfect for summer
21	Sweet Georgia BrownAnita O’Day		If you’re a jazz aficionado, then the event held in 1958…
22	Problem ft. Iggy AzaleaAriana Grande		The allure of dance music, perfect for summer
23	FoolishAshanti		Summer classic, club-style vocal track
24	Beach SambaAstrud Gilberto		Known for the signature song “The Girl from Ipanema,” the bossa no...
25	The Girl From IpanemaAstrud Gilberto & Stan Getz		A musical style that mixes bossa nova and jazz...
26	ShowerBecky G		A pop tune that shines bright like the summer sun...
27	Circle InThe SandBelinda Carlisle		Belinda Carlisle, singer of the Go-Go's
28	Under The BoardwalkBette Midler		A moving portrayal of a 30-year friendship between two women.
29	Speak LowBillie Holiday		Kurt Weill’s 1943 play “Vi…”
30	ManhattanBlossom Dearie		A uniquely quirky, cute vocal and sophistication…
31	…Baby One More TimeBritney Spears		A songstress representing the ’90s, Britney Spea...
32	HavanaCamila Cabello		Introduction to Camila Cabello’s hit song “Havana”
33	Please MeCardi B & Bruno Mars		A love song by Cardi B × Bruno Mars
34	But BeautifulCarmen McRae		Artists with rich, full-bodied vocals and a sense of melancholy…
35	I’ve Never Been To MeCharlene		Introducing Charlene’s poignant hit song
36	360Charli XCX		Cool summer music, energetic
37	Genie In A BottleChristina Aguilera		Pam Sheyne and Steve Kip…
38	When You Look At MeChristina Milian		Christina’s R&B song that feels pleasant in the summer
39	Where The Boys AreConnie Francis		Connie Francis’s classic song about summer love
40	Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper		Announced retirement from tours in 2024, 20…
41	Hot Right NowDJ Fresh ft. Rita Ora		UK-based electronic musi...
42	Let’s Hear It for the BoyDeniece Williams		An urban dance classic overflowing with exhilaration...
43	I’m Kissing YouDes’ree		Des’ree’s moving song colors the summer.
44	Shy GuyDiana King		Diana, who spread her wings from Jamaica to the world…
45	Summer Samba（ So Nice）Diana Krall		The original song was composed by Marcos Valle in 1966...
46	Upside DownDiana Ross		Singer Dia from Detroit, USA…
47	Still On My MindDido		Daido's music world brimming with transparency
48	I Could Write A BookDinah Washington		A vocal feel imbued with authentic darkness and a styl—
49	Blue SkiesElla Fitzgerald		The legendary jazz vocalist, Ella …
50	BurnEllie Goulding		Indie pop infused with folktronica mi...
51	Sunlit Smile!EVE		An idol song themed around the summer sea
52	It’s Raining MenGeri Halliwell		Former Spice Girls member, Ge...
53	SparksHilary Duff		A singer from Houston, Hilary Duff sa...
54	Sun Is UpINNA		A classic summer song that captivates with its unique charm
55	Come Back To MeJanet Jackson		Janet Jackson's heartbreak ballad
56	SummertimeJanis Joplin		The soulful summer anthem of Janis Joplin
57	Rainy Night HouseJoni Mitchell		Canadian singer-songwriter Re...
58	Bye Bye BlackbirdJulie London		The rich-flavored vocal taste is stylish…
59	Something CoolJune Christy		This song was written for June Christy...
60	Beauty And A BeatJustin Bieber ft. Nicki Minaj		Justin and Nikki's summer song collab
61	After The Storm ft. Tyler, The Creator, Bootsy CollinsKali Uchis		Kali Uchis is a big hit, and her mellow music is popular.
62	I See YouLeona Lewis		A stylish, moving summer song
63	HeroMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's iconic song that colors summer with emotion
64	The RainMissy Elliott		American rapper, Missy Elli...
65	LoveNatalie Cole		Overwhelming vocal sensibility and beautifully luxurious...
66	TornNatalie Imbruglia		Singer Natali from Australia...
67	Pocketful of SunshineNatasha Bedingfield		Various genres such as dramas, movies, and games span a wide range…
68	AnacondaNicki Minaj		Nicky Minaj’s provocative track is making waves
69	Feeling GoodNina Simone		Originally, it was “Dolan’s scream, the smell of the audience…”
70	JulyNoah Cyrus		An artist who is also active as an actress, No...
71	Come Away With MeNorah Jones		The song released by Norah Jones in 2002…
72	Remind MePATRICE RUSHEN		A moody melody imbued with timeless beauty...
73	FeverPeggy Lee		A husky voice with a lively swing flavor…
74	SunflowerPost Malone, Swae Lee		A bittersweet love song at twilight
75	Rainy Night In GeorgiaRandy Crawford		In 1967, Tony Joe White...
76	DiamondsRihanna		Rihanna’s moving summer track
77	Girls (ft. Cardi B, Bebe Rexha & Charli XCX)Rita Ora		Rita Ora’s iconic song that celebrates women’s freedom
78	Body&SoulSarah Vaughan		A rich-toned vocal leaps with husky vibrance f…
79	Best Friend (feat. Doja Cat)Saweetie		A summer track by Sweetie and Doja Cat
80	Come & Get ItSelena Gomez		A classic summer song with a refreshing, heartwarming voice.
81	Eternal FlameThe Bangles		The Bangles, an American all-female rock band...
82	Call You MineThe Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha		A sparkling song that colors summer memories
83	Sunshine BabyThe Japanese House		Amber Bain's music project
84	Long As I LiveToni Braxton		The Comeback of R&B Singer Toni Braxton
85	IgniteBlueYusa		The regret of not being able to confess “I like you.”
86	Lighters UpLil’ Kim		A great rapper who laid the foundation of female rap...