Western music artists ranking popular among people in their 20s [2025]

I Want You To Know ft. Selena GomezZedd22rank/position

Zedd – I Want You To Know ft. Selena Gomez

It’s an all-around great track featuring the top-tier artist Selena Gomez on a song by a world-famous DJ.

It’s catchy and upbeat enough to be played often in apparel shops and clubs, so it’s a song every woman in her 20s knows and loves.

Dancing QueenABBA23rank/position

ABBA – Dancing Queen (Official Music Video)

This is a song that fully conveys the allure of the dance floor by ABBA.

The lyrics, celebrating youth and freedom, are memorable and uplifting for listeners.

Released in Sweden in August 1976, it went on to become a global hit.

It has been loved across generations, even being featured in the film “Mamma Mia!”.

This track is also popular at weddings and is perfect as an entrance song for the bride and groom—guaranteed to electrify the venue.

It’s recommended not only for those who love to dance but also for anyone looking to create a fun atmosphere.

HelloAdele24rank/position

Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)

This song was covered by Taka from ONE OK ROCK, and one of my male students practiced it a lot in our lessons! It was the Taka version, but as he kept practicing, he was able to hit the high notes in the chorus cleanly and comfortably.

So it might be a good practice piece, and it’s also a song that feels amazing to sing once you can do it, so I recommend it! The A and B sections are basically low and gentle, but the chorus jumps into high notes, so the trick is to sing without tensing up.

You might feel like belting, but imagine sending the sound far out.

There are also falsetto ad-libs, so if you keep resonating in the space between your eyebrows and the top of your head, switching between chest voice and falsetto will become smoother.

Try to stay mindful of lifting your facial muscles as you sing!

I Wanna Love You ft. Snoop DoggAkon25rank/position

Akon – I Wanna Love You ft. Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg’s rap isn’t too flashy; it’s a dapper, grown-up kind of rhyme.

A love song from a man’s perspective.

If you like club-style tracks and you’re getting married, choosing a song like this could be a great idea.

AloneAlan Walker26rank/position

Alan Walker – Alone

I have the impression that Alan Walker suddenly appeared out of nowhere and became popular in no time.

I really like the tempo of this song and listen to it often.

He provides songs to many people and collaborates with others, but the fact that we can’t see anything about his private life is something that personally intrigues me.

If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys27rank/position

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (Official HD Video)

Without someone to love, wealth and fame mean nothing—this is a stirring R&B ballad that sings of eternal love.

Alicia Keys’s soulful voice and classical piano melodies gracefully express the preciousness of love.

While contrasting the emptiness of those who chase materialism and fame, it asks what truly matters.

Released from the album “The Diary of Alicia Keys,” the song won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance after its February 2004 release.

In 2023, an orchestral arrangement was featured in the Netflix series “Queen Charlotte,” bringing a new wave of emotion.

It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone special, such as a proposal or a wedding.

CupsAnna Kendrick28rank/position

Anna Kendrick – Cups (Pitch Perfect’s “When I’m Gone”) (Director’s Cut)

If you’re confident in your dynamics, I recommend “Cups.” At first, you might think it’s just a typical pop song, but surprisingly, it’s actually country music.

Country songs often tend to be fairly simple and don’t require much dynamic variation, but this track can sound sloppy without good dynamics, so be careful.

Even if you can’t do vibrato, you can get away with it by nicely fading out the ends of phrases.

It’s not an extremely easy song, but give it a try!