Kanye West Popular Song Ranking [2025]

Every HourKanye West36rank/position

Every Hour

In the United States, Kanye West’s “Every Hour” is a staple song for entrance ceremonies.

It’s an a cappella track, but not your typical a cappella—its structure is quite unconventional, so it’s sure to stick in your ears.

Being a cappella, it’s also an incredibly powerful piece.

Family BusinessKanye West37rank/position

Family Business

Rapper Kanye West frequently attracts media attention.

People say various things about his private life, but as a musician he boasts outstanding taste.

Released in 2004, “Family Business” rides a gentle beat, with layered vocals that make it very easy to listen to.

The song conveys Kanye’s feelings for his family.

He sings, “What’s important isn’t what you can see.” No matter how tough things get, he tells us that what matters is staying connected as a family.

Life Of The PartyKanye West38rank/position

Kanye West – Life Of The Party

Kanye West, a rapper who’s hugely popular among heads around the world.

He’s also extremely popular in Japan.

He’s created numerous hit songs, but the one I especially recommend is Life Of The Party.

It’s a track that layers old-school rap over a beat reminiscent of 1970s soul music, giving the whole song a nostalgic feel.

That vibe is perfect for a wistful summer mood, so be sure to check it out.

Mercy (RL Grime & Salva Remix)Kanye West39rank/position

Mercy (RL Grime & Salva Remix)

A track by American rapper Kanye West, released in 2012 as a digital download on his own label, GOOD Music.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts and was certified Platinum.

This version is a remix by producers RL Grime and Salva.

Only One (ft. Paul McCartney)Kanye West40rank/position

Kanye West – Only One ft. Paul McCartney

This is a heartwarming song that portrays the universal theme of the parent–child bond from a bittersweet perspective.

Released on December 31, 2014, the piece is sung from the viewpoint of Kanye West’s mother, Donda, expressing her love for his daughter, North.

Co-written with Paul McCartney, it intriguingly originated from an improvised session.

West has said that through this song he received a message from his late mother, conveying a sense of love transcending generations.

It was highly acclaimed worldwide, reaching No.

8 on the New Zealand singles chart, among other achievements.

This moving track resonates with those who have lost a parent or who hold deep feelings for someone dear.

Real FriendsKanye West41rank/position

Real Friends

Kanye West is a rapper who’s respected by many heads as an icon of the hip-hop scene.

He’s so famous that any high schooler who likes hip-hop will know him.

As a friendship-themed song of his, I recommend “Real Friends.” It carries a profound message about what a true best friend really is, and it’s gained popularity as one of his underrated gems.

It’s a track I’d like high school students struggling with friendships to listen to.

Street LightsKanye West42rank/position

Street Lights

In ice dance, a wide variety of music is used in figure skating, and of course there are tracks that pair particularly well with it.

Because skaters can’t make abrupt stops by nature, music that gradually builds in intensity tends to be a good match.

From that perspective, Kanye West’s “Street Lights” is an excellent fit for figure skating.

Its grand track and steadily rising energy structure bring out the very best in a skating program.