Lovely Western music

Badass Western music. Tough/edgy music. World classics and recommended popular songs.

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

This might be sudden, but when you hear “hard-hitting Western music,” what kind of tracks come to mind?

Many people probably think of hip-hop or death metal.

This time, I’ve put together a selection of that kind of “hard-hitting Western music,” with a focus on hip-hop.

From classic West Coast rap of the ’90s to hardcore styles of the 2000s and modern trap, I’ve picked out “badass bangers” from a range of genres.

Even if you’re not into hip-hop, you’ll recognize some of these tracks—so be sure to check them out.

Badass Western songs. Tough/edgy music. World classics and recommended popular tracks (51–60)

Negasonic Teenage WarheadMonster Magnet

Monster Magnet – Negasonic Teenage Warhead

Negasonic Teenage WarheadMonster Magnet

A track released as a single in 1995 by the American rock band Monster Magnet.

The five-minute version was used in the 1994 film S.

F.

W.

It became their first hit, receiving heavy airplay on MTV and radio.

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Killing In the NameRage Against The Machine

Rage Against The Machine – Killing In the Name (Official HD Video)

Killing In the NameRage Against The Machine

A track released as a single by Rage Against The Machine in 1992.

It references, among other things, the fact that some members of the American police were members of the Ku Klux Klan.

This track was performed at Woodstock ’99.

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Higher GroundTNGHT

TNGHT – Higher Ground

Higher GroundTNGHT

TNGHT, formed by Scottish producer Hudson Mohawke and Canadian producer Lunice.

This track was released in 2012 and is included on their self-titled EP, which reached No.

3 on the U.

S.

charts.

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I BleedPixies

I Bleed – The Pixies

I BleedPixies

A track included on the second album, Doolittle, released in 1989 by the American alternative rock band The Pixies.

This album was selected by Rolling Stone for “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”

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Western songs that sound badass. Tough, hard-hitting music. World classics and recommended popular tracks (61–70)

Heat50 Cent

50 Cent – Heat (Official Music Video)

Heat50 Cent

50 Cent is an American rapper, actor, and businessman who has been active since 1998.

This track was released in 2003, became a hit around the world, and is included on his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, which was nominated for a Grammy Award.

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In conclusion

This time, I selected tracks with a theme of “badass-sounding” Western music, and as expected, a lot of hip-hop songs made the list.

Even within hip-hop, things have changed over the years: back in the day, the “bad” tracks were intense gangsta rap, whereas now the mainstream is trap music with laid-back flows.

You can really feel the shift of the times, so if you’re curious, definitely check out some hip-hop!