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Ranking of Western Music Artists Popular Among Teens [2025]

Japan’s music market is often said to be Galapagosized compared to other countries.

However, a certain number of Western songs do make it onto the charts.

This time, we’ll present a ranking of Western artists popular among trend-savvy teens.

So, what kind of results did we get?

Playlist

Ranking of Western Music Artists Popular Among Teens [2025]
show_chartTitlePlaylistOne point
1Call Me MaybeCarly Rae JepsenPopular songs with cute melodies
2Shape of YouEd SheeranEd Sheeran gains popularity thanks to Chiemi Blouson.
3CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin TimberlakeAn up-tempo track by an American singer, ...
4Live While We’re YoungOne DirectionA teenage birthday. Since it’s a special occasion, while you’re still young…
5Just The Way You AreBruno MarsThe Grammy-winning song “Just The Way You Are”
6All About That BassMeghan TrainorA confidence-boosting song that suits a husky voice
7BabyJustin BieberJustin Bieber's 'Baby' is a masterpiece.
8SugarMaroon 5Savannah Takahashi’s hit song has an outstanding rhythm.
9HelloAdeleAdele’s hit song “Hello” is a heartrending ballad.
10GirlfriendAvril LavigneA lively, pop-style love song
11We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie PuthIn an American pop singer’s love ballad…
12BurnEllie GouldingLuxurious musicality yet catchy…
13Don’t Know WhyNorah JonesA superbly melancholic vibe that's downer and chill-out…
14Counting StarsOneRepublicA powerful song that lives for what matters
15Hey JudeThe BeatlesIt topped the charts at No. 1 across the United States, the United Kingdom, and countries around the world...
16She Looks So Perfect5 Seconds of SummerIt’s 5SOS’s world debut single, a…
17Cure For MeAURORAA song about the courage to stay true to yourself
18No OneAlicia KeysAlicia Keys’s signature song “No One” is popular at karaoke.
19Berbie GirlApuaA catchy, easy-to-understand pop sound…
20Into YouAriana GrandeIt gives off an urban rhythm-and-blues vibe...
21Break FreeAriana Grande／ZeddAriana Grande, who is extremely popular among young people around the world. …
22Hey BrotherAviciiRhythmic and enjoyable music
23I Want It That WayBackstreet BoysA classic hit by the globally popular Backstreet Boys
24I Got YouBebe RexhaAn English song that's easy to sing with a good rhythm
25Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)BeyoncéThe Grammy Awards’ major category, Song of the Year, …
26Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrinA refined, gentle vocal approach and whistling…
27Baby One More TimeBritney SpearsBritney Spears' signature debut song
28FeelsCalvin HarrisThe vibe of the PV is pure summer already, and watching it...
29Boom ClapCharli XCXIt’s included on the album “Sucker” and is cu…
30With YouChris BrownThis song is from a little while back, but Chr…
31PromiseCiaraA deep yet mainstream rhythm…
32Rather Be ft. Jess GlynneClean BanditA hit song that ranked 4th in 2014, singing about pure love.
33YellowColdplayFor a teen's birthday, Coldplay's first...
34True ColorsCyndi LauperTrue Colors is a song that speaks to the heart.
35My Heart Will Go OnCéline DionThe Titanic theme song is a moving masterpiece.
36Cake By The OceanDNCEA vocal melody with a refreshing, exhilarating feel…
37Get LuckyDaft PunkA disco-esque techno sound with cutting...
38Bad DayDaniel PowterAn inspiring, heartwarming piano ballad
39Let It GoDemi Lovato“Let It Go” was really popular, but I haven’t actually watched it…
40Hotline BlingDrakeA song that sings of the sorrow and composure of parting
41Rap GodEminemHardcore rap style and heavy tra...
42Going UnderEvanescenceIt sings about the suffering in romantic relationships…
43FergaliciousFergieWhile featuring a girlish vocal style, it still…
44Work from homeFifth HarmonyIndividual members boasting overwhelming vocal ability come together...
45Sign of the TimesHarry StylesA development that grows more grand as the song progresses...
46Let It GoIdina Kim MentzelThe famous song “Let It Go” from Frozen is popular.
47Fancy ft. Charli XCXIggy AzaleaAlbum 'The New Classic...'
48I’m YoursJason MrazA captivating track with a soothing sound
49On The Floor(feat Pitbull)Jennifer LopezLet's have fun singing dance music
50Price Tag ft. B.o.BJessie JThe chorus goes “money, money, money,” but… uh…
51All of MeJohn LegendA moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
52PowerKanye WestVocals that wield a heavy lime flow...
53RoarKaty PerryA refreshing song celebrating self-reliance—a must-listen track.
54California GurlsKaty Perry ft. Snoop DoggKaty Perry has accused Lukasz “…
55Tik TokKe$haCatchy sound and a danceable tast…
56Heaven SentKeyshia ColeA style built on powerful vocals...
57Party Rock AnthemLMFAOAn upbeat song—let’s sing, dance, and have fun!
58Poker FaceLady GagaAn upper, uplifting sound and a dance-like style...
59LoveLana Del ReyEven though it's my special birthday, I want to die young...
60Bleed It OutLinkin ParkTeenage birthday—at the exact moment the date changed, …
61WingsLittle MixIncluded on the album “DNA,” it reached number one in the UK…
62RoyalsLordeThe Grammy Awards’ major category, Song of the Year, …
63The Show Goes OnLupe FiascoCool rap style and sophisticated urban...
64RudeMAGICA love song that expresses a strong determination to marry
65Uptown FunkMark RonsonA dancer-like sound taste that feels new…
66Party in the U.S.A.Miley CyrusAlbum “The Time of Our…”
67Super BassNicki MinajA girly song with a fun rap vibe
68WonderwallOasisI had all sorts of plans, but a teen birthday...
69drivers licenseOlivia RodrigoAn emotional song that vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak.
70What Makes You BeautifulOne DirectionA moving piece featuring One Direction’s famous hit
71Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae JepsenA refreshing electropop track, music that makes your heart dance
72So whatP!nkP!nk’s slightly husky voice and her bursting, energetic songs...
73DecodeParamoreTra… used in the movie Twilight…
74HappyPharrell WilliamsFeeling happy with a familiar song
75APT.ROSÉ & Bruno MarsRosé and Bruno Mars’s collaboration track is a big hit
76Fight SongRachel PlattenA love song that expresses a strong determination to marry
77We Found Love ft. Calvin HarrisRihannaEven though it's my special birthday, I ended up getting my heart broken…
78EspressoSabrina CarpenterAn enchanting sound where pop and funk fuse together...
79No Ordinary LoveSadeWith a mature, deep vocal sensibility and...
80I’m Not The Only OneSam SmithThe neo-soul vibe is strongly brought to the fore…
81Love You Like A Love SongSelena Gomez & The SceneThis one song: the best love song chosen by teens...
82WolvesSelena Gomez, MarshmelloMusic with alluring electric sounds and a captivating chorus
83Come & Get ItSerena GomezA deep yet transparent sound ha…
84Hips Don’t Lie ft. Wyclef JeanShakiraThe album “Oral Fixation, …”
85You’re Still The OneShania TwainRising as a promising new vocalist, polished and refined…
86StitchesShawn MendesShawn Mendes’s poignant, heart-tugging song
87ChandelierSiaA stylish, sophisticated ballad vibe...
88Welcome To My LifeSimple PlanAh, life just isn’t going well, I feel…
89Blank SpaceTaylor SwiftAmerican singer Taylor Swift…
90I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed PeasAn artist adept at dancer-like tracks a…
91CloserThe ChainsmokersThe Chain, whose popularity is rapidly rising around the world...
92Can’t Feel My FaceThe WeekndA song that’s easy to sing and has many repeated phrases
93Shut Up and DanceWalk the MoonPerfect for background music at a birthday party...
94Sad SongWe The KingsAfter parting with someone important to me, I'm helpless in my grief...
95I Will Always Love YouWhitney HoustonWhitney Houston’s classic masterpiece, a moving vocal performance.
96Pillow TalkZAYNA sexy song, easy to remember with short phrases
97Never Forget YouZara Larsson, MNEKIt isn’t widely known in Japan yet, but Su…
98I Want You To KnowZedd Feat. Selena GomezZEDD, a leading EDM artist, tee...
99StayZedd, Alessia CaraAmong Zedd’s songs, one of the most well-known in Japan is...
100All The Small Thingsblink-182Blink is an American rock band…