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

Con Altura ft. El GuinchoROSALÍA, J Balvin92rank/position

ROSALÍA, J Balvin – Con Altura (Official Video) ft. El Guincho

Rosalía, a vocalist from Spain, is an artist known for genres like Nuevo Flamenco and Urban Flamenco, where she mixes flamenco elements with contemporary music to help popularize the tradition.

One of her collaborations with the popular Colombian artist J Balvin is the track Con Altura ft.

El Guincho.

It’s a striking piece featuring a track that blends reggaeton and hip-hop with stylish vocals.

Be sure to check it out.

Only GirlRihanna93rank/position

Rihanna – Only Girl (In The World)

A song by Stargate, the hit-making producers who incorporate Euro-pop.

Set against magnificent natural scenery, Rihanna’s powerful vocals make it perfect not only for summer drives but also for getting pumped up in the morning.

It feels like Rihanna’s appearance in the music video is getting flashier and flashier, too.

ChantajeShakira94rank/position

Shakira – Chantaje (Official Video) ft. Maluma

She started music when she was only eight years old.

Her first release was “Tus gafas oscuras,” and the message contained in its lyrics skillfully unfolds the inner emotions surrounding a father grieving the death of his son in a traffic accident.

While a student, she joined a choir, and her talent was such that she was even told her voice was too powerful.

Where Is The Love？The Black Eyed Peas95rank/position

The Black Eyed Peas – Where Is The Love? (Official Music Video)

Fergie, the sole woman, joined the all-male BEP.

Unlike the usual Will style, it’s a softer song.

It’s a signature track that appeals to where love and peace exist in the world.

The expressions of people of various races and generations that appear in the music video are indescribable.

Whenever I see a question mark, it reminds me of this song.

I Feel It Coming ft. Daft PunkThe Weeknd96rank/position

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

This is a song by the Canadian singer The Weeknd in collaboration with the French electronic duo Daft Punk.

The Weeknd’s soulful vocals and nostalgic-sounding keyboards are deeply moving.

The music video, featuring The Weeknd and Kiko Mizuhara dancing on a planet, is also a must-see.

Yeah!Usher97rank/position

Usher – Yeah! (Official Video) ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris

The energetic music that plays in clubs captivates many people.

Released in January 2004, this work established a new genre that fused crunk and R&B: “Crunk&B.” The harmony woven by Usher’s smooth vocals and the powerful raps of Lil Jon and Ludacris puts listeners in a joyful mood.

Winner of the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, this track remains a beloved staple that energizes dance floors to this day.

If you haven’t heard it yet, be sure to give it a listen!

Escápate Conmigo ft. OzunaWisin98rank/position

Wisin – Escápate Conmigo (Official Video) ft. Ozuna

Wisin is a reggaeton rapper from Puerto Rico, the spiritual home of reggaeton.

In addition to being a rapper, he also holds titles as a singer and record producer.

One of his charms is his multifaceted talent—he can do it all: singing, rapping, and producing.

When it comes to his hit songs, many people probably think of “Escápate Conmigo ft.

Ozuna.” It’s a classic that gained international popularity with its sexy, nighttime-tinged reggaeton sound.