Popular Hip-Hop: Western Music Artist Rankings [2025]

Good FeelingFlo Rida71rank/position

Flo Rida – Good Feeling [Official Video]

Flo Rida is a true staple of club music.

He’s a rapper from Florida, and his breezy flow is perfect for lifting your mood.

This track is one of his big hits—an upbeat number that takes any dance floor to the next level.

Life Is Good ft. DrakeFUTURE72rank/position

Future – Life Is Good (Official Music Video) ft. Drake

Future is one of the rappers who represent the American hip-hop scene.

For heads who have been listening to US hip-hop since the 2010s, he’s well known as a hitmaker.

Among his works, the one where Auto-Tune especially shines is “Life Is Good ft.

Drake.” Featuring Drake, the track uses relatively light Auto-Tune throughout.

Even if you’re not a fan of heavy, in-your-face Auto-Tune, this is an easy one to enjoy.

La GozaderaGente de Zona73rank/position

Gente de Zona – La Gozadera (Official Video) ft. Marc Anthony

They might be the most popular artists among Cuban youth.

Not confined solely to the salsa genre, they are bona fide reggaeton artists.

Compared to songs that have been loved for a long time since becoming the standard, the popularity of reggaeton tracks and performers seems not to have declined at all up to the present.

Bang Bang ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki MinajJessie J74rank/position

Jessie J – Bang Bang ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj

British songstress Jessie J, global pop star Ariana Grande, and the one-and-only force that is Nicki Minaj—these three talents collide in what can only be called the ultimate girls’ anthem! Released in July 2014, the track was included on Jessie J’s album Sweet Talker.

Its provocative lyrics, brimming with confidence and allure, declare, “I’ll captivate you with a charm no other girl has.” In Japan, it also made headlines when professional baseball player Hisayoshi Chono used it as his walk-up song.

If you’re aiming to win over someone you’re interested in, this might be the perfect track to boost your mood!

Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray CyrusLil Nas X75rank/position

Lil Nas X – Old Town Road (Official Movie) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus

The 2019 trend: crossovers with country.

Crossovers with hip-hop and R&B feel very fresh.

The country legend Billy Ray Cyrus is portrayed in the music video almost like cosplay.

The movie-style MV is highly compelling.

The punchy jokes you hear are cool, too.

Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi76rank/position

Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee

Despacito ft.

Daddy Yankee, a reggaeton masterpiece that became an extraordinary hit in 2019.

Created by Puerto Rican artist Luis Fonsi, the song became an international success, not just within the Latin world.

The catalyst was the remix version by Justin Bieber.

As expected of Justin Bieber—whether it’s with Piko Taro or this song—his level of name recognition is unbelievable (lol).

It’s a classic that encapsulates the best of traditional reggaeton.

Be sure to check it out.

Una Lady Como TúMTZ77rank/position

Una Lady Como Tú – MTZ Manuel Turizo | Video Oficial

Manuel Turizo Zapata, a reggaeton musician from Colombia affectionately known by his initials MTZ.

Within the reggaeton scene, he’s a relatively new-generation artist, drawing global attention as a figure expected to lead the future of reggaeton.

The song that helped him gain international recognition is “Una Lady Como Tú.” Released as a single in 2016, it became a massive hit across the Spanish-speaking world.