[20s] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

Wild ThoughtsDJ Khaled ft. Rihanna, Bryson Tiller64rank/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.”

We Are Young (ft. Janelle Monáe)Fun65rank/position

Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A classic song that captures youth, released in 2011.

Featured on the album “Some Nights,” it became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

Its lyrics celebrating youth and freedom are easy to relate to in many situations.

You can also enjoy the captivating harmonies born from the collaboration between Fun.

and Janelle Monáe.

The guitar riffs and rhythms feel great, and the catchy pop melody will have you humming along.

It’s the perfect track for people in their twenties who want to revel in their youth, or for making memories with friends.

Also recommended as background music for graduation or the start of a new school term.

If everyone links arms and sings together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory.

Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, NayerPitbull66rank/position

Pitbull – Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer

A party song that cheers on the feeling that milestone birthdays don’t matter, hustling isn’t your style, and you still just want to play and live it up in your twenties.

Head out to the club and have fun like always—that’s great.

Just be careful not to go overboard.

PILLOWTALKZAYN67rank/position

ZAYN – PILLOWTALK (Official Video)

He is a former member of One Direction, the biggest supergroup of this century.

He abruptly announced his departure before the group went on hiatus.

As a solo artist, his debut single of the same name reached number one on the U.

S.

charts.

Break Free (ft. Zedd)Ariana Grande68rank/position

Ariana Grande – Break Free (Official Video) ft. Zedd

The ultimate anthem to light up the summer club scene has arrived! Teaming up with EDM genius producer Zedd, Ariana Grande released this track in July 2014, and it quickly became a massive hit.

Dropped as the lead single from the album “My Everything,” the song brilliantly blends Ariana’s soaring vocals with Zedd’s sophisticated production.

The lyrics, which celebrate the courage to reclaim your true self and the exhilaration of letting go, are sure to resonate with many listeners.

When it premiered on MTV’s “Total Request Live,” it reportedly captivated everyone in the audience.

It’s a perfect pick for amping up a karaoke session or when you need a boost of energy.

Fancy ft. Charli XCXIggy Azalea69rank/position

Iggy Azalea – Fancy ft. Charli XCX

This is a party song by Australian female rapper Iggy Azalea.

With her cool attitude, great style, and bold looks, Iggy is a rapper admired even by women.

Autumn is a pleasant season, and it’s a time when we often get together with friends and have fun.

This is the kind of song you want to play to get everyone hyped.

It’s a refreshing track that captures Iggy’s strong, “I’m the best—got a problem with that?” vibe.

I want to live with the same confidence this song exudes!

Beauty And A BeatJustin Bieber70rank/position

Justin Bieber – Beauty And A Beat (Official Music Video) ft. Nicki Minaj

At first glance, I always think this title looks similar to the name of a song from Beauty and the Beast.

The music video starts with a scene of Justin Bieber hanging out, and it’s so catchy that I end up listening to it over and over.

Nicki comes in partway through, which makes the track feel even more extravagant and fun.