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

The Fault In Our StarsCharli XCX36rank/position

Charli XCX – Boom Clap (The Fault In Our Stars Soundtrack) [Official Video]

This song by British singer-songwriter Charli XCX skillfully switches between a sexy vocal style and an ultra-pop delivery, resulting in a very artistic piece.

The outfits she wears in the music video and the visual edits are also a big draw, being very pop and cute.

Marvin Gaye feat. Meghan TrainorCharlie Puth37rank/position

Charlie Puth – Marvin Gaye ft. Meghan Trainor [Official Video]

Having graduated from a conservatory and honed his career from a young age by co-producing with major artists, Charlie Puth presents this as his debut single.

Featuring Meghan Trainor, the track is modeled after the great R&B and soul singer Marvin Gaye, resulting in a number that blends a retro vibe with a contemporary feel.

Rather BeClean Bandit38rank/position

Clean Bandit – Rather Be ft. Jess Glynne [Official Video]

The music video for this song was filmed in Japan, and since the main character in the video is also Japanese, I used to listen to it a lot.

Kyoto even appears in the lyrics, which makes you wonder for a moment if the song is about Japan, but the tempo is great and I really like it.

Listening to it gets me pumped up.

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper39rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

This is a captivating song with a refreshing sound and lyrics that touch the heart.

Cyndi Lauper’s crystalline voice feels as if it reaches listeners across time.

The lyrics, infused with the sentiment “No matter what happens, I’ll be by your side,” truly sing of eternal love.

Released in 1984, this piece topped the U.

S.

charts.

It has been covered by many artists, and Miles Davis’s jazz version was reportedly praised by Lauper herself.

If you sing it at karaoke, fill it with your feelings for someone special.

Sing it gently, and it will surely resonate with their heart.

Wild ThoughtsDJ Khaled ft. Rihanna, Bryson Tiller40rank/position

DJ Khaled – Wild Thoughts (Official Video) ft. Rihanna, Bryson Tiller

A collaboration by American musician DJ Khaled and singers Rihanna and Bryson Tiller.

Released in 2017, it was performed at the 2018 Grammy Awards.

It was inspired by Santana’s 1999 track “Maria Maria.”

Hey Mama feat. Nicki Minaj & AfrojackDavid Guetta41rank/position

David Guetta – Hey Mama (Official Video) ft Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack

He launched his DJ career at 17 and, as a producer, delivered a string of major hits through collaborations with numerous artists.

He is now a DJ in the dance music scene who reigns as one of the most sought-after producers in the world.

Sorry Not SorryDemi Lovato42rank/position

Demi Lovato – Sorry Not Sorry (Official Video)

I never really listen to the lyrics of this song—I always listen to it because I love the tempo and vibe.

When I really get into it, my energy goes up and I can push myself.

Even when I don’t want to do something but have to, if I play this, I feel motivated, like, “Let’s power through and finish this quickly!”