Ranking of Western Music Artists Popular Among Teens [2025]

Can’t Feel My FaceThe Weeknd92rank/position

The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face (Official Video)

Among his many works, this might be one of the more singable songs.

Since it was quite a hit, you may have heard it a few times.

Because several of the same phrases are repeated often, if you prepare well beforehand, you can definitely pull off what seems like a difficult song and sing it impressively.

Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon93rank/position

WALK THE MOON – Shut Up and Dance (Official Video)

Perfect as background music for a birthday party.

It’s bright, lively, and so fun it’ll make you want to start dancing.

If you listen with earphones while walking through the city, you might find yourself skipping without even noticing.

Dedicated to teens celebrating their birthdays and reveling in their youth.

Sad SongWe The Kings94rank/position

We The Kings – Sad Song (Lyric Video) ft. Elena Coats

This song expresses the helpless feelings of parting with someone precious and being engulfed in sorrow.

The vocalist’s bittersweet yet powerful voice and the piano melody are truly beautiful.

Listening to it right after being dumped or after a breakup makes it incredibly relatable and brings me to tears.

I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston95rank/position

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You – Lyrics

Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” is a worldwide classic and a karaoke staple that’s often sung on Japanese karaoke shows.

There are plenty of reference videos, so it’s easy to practice and sing.

The soaring vocals unique to female singers and the breathtaking chorus move listeners of any generation.

Pillow TalkZAYN96rank/position

ZAYN – PILLOWTALK (Official Video)

This is a song that can only be described as sexy.

If you can sing this, you’ll be one step closer to Zayn.

That’s the kind of song it is.

There are some high notes, but since it’s built from relatively short phrases, if you memorize the lyrics well and practice a few times, you should be able to sing it in no time.

Never Forget YouZara Larsson, MNEK97rank/position

Zara Larsson, MNEK – Never Forget You

A single by Swedish singer Zara Larsson that isn’t widely known in Japan yet.

The youthful collaboration between 18-year-old Zara and 21-year-old MNEK, combined with a distinctly 21st-century EDM sound, is sure to captivate young listeners.

I Want You To KnowZedd Feat. Selena Gomez98rank/position

Zedd – I Want You To Know ft. Selena Gomez

A long-awaited collaboration between ZEDD, a leading EDM artist, and teen star Selena Gomez.

When you’re in a relationship, anyone—regardless of gender—will sometimes find themselves thinking, “I wish you just understood.” And yet, that feeling becomes endearing, even addictive.