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

Work feat. DrakeRihanna57rank/position

Rihanna – Work (Explicit) ft. Drake

Rihanna, the songstress from Barbados, one of the Caribbean islands.

She swiftly rose to stardom not only in the United States but around the world, and can truly be called a bona fide super diva.

This track featuring Drake captivates with an addictive rhythm and melody, delivered through her sensuous vocals.

Problem ft. Iggy AzaleaAriana Grande58rank/position

Ariana Grande – Problem ft. Iggy Azalea

This is a track from Ariana Grande’s 2014 release “My Everything.” It features rapper Iggy Azalea.

It’s an incredibly upbeat song, perfect for when you just want to get hyped.

Breaking up with your boyfriend is sad, but when you think about it, relationships come with their own set of problems too.

So it’s totally fine to flip it and feel positive—like, “I broke up with my boyfriend, but hey, fewer worries now!” It’s a cute, feel-good song!

I Feel It ComingThe Weeknd ft. Daft Punk59rank/position

The Weeknd – I Feel It Coming ft. Daft Punk (Official Video)

A collaboration between Canadian singer The Weeknd and French electronic music duo Daft Punk.

It was released in 2016 and performed at the 2017 Grammy Awards.

It has been covered by artists such as Fablo.

bad guyBillie Eilish60rank/position

Billie Eilish – bad guy

The worldwide hit song “bad guy.” It’s Billie Eilish’s signature track.

If you know it, you’ll already be aware that this song has no long tones, no vibrato, no high parts, and no shouting.

In other words, it’s a kind, easy-to-sing song that lets you sound cool just by nailing the vibe (lol).

Basically, as long as you can pronounce the English properly, anyone can sing it well.

But! If you want to make it sound even cooler, try singing it with intensity—mix in some shouts with a thicker voice, okay? If you can pull that off, you’re basically at a pro level.

Hot N ColdKaty Perry61rank/position

Katy Perry – Hot N Cold (Official Music Video)

Katy Perry is a hugely popular singer among the younger generation.

Her songs have great momentum, and since Katy Perry often sets trends for today’s youth, I think she’s an excellent choice for a younger audience.

The sound is very contemporary, so it’s best used at moments in a wedding when you want to get the crowd excited.

Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars62rank/position

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile (Official Music Video)

The song “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.

Perhaps in line with the revival boom, this piece is crafted to evoke the neo-soul of the 1970s.

Since it falls under Black music genres, it might seem challenging, but because it doesn’t feature much of the technique known as “fake” in Western music—similar to the “kobushi” ornamentation in enka—the overall difficulty is relatively low.

If you can’t hit the falsetto in the chorus, try raising the key instead until you can produce a clear falsetto.

Waiting For LoveAvicii63rank/position

Avicii – Waiting For Love

These days, it’s such a popular track that you hear it playing in nearly every apparel shop.

The lyrics are unusually delicate for a foreign artist and feel true to the real Avicii, which makes it very moving.

It’s a perfect song for driving.