[2025] Recommended for Summer! A Roundup of Dance Music in Western Pop

Summer (Official Music Video) with Lele PonsMarshmello

Marshmello – Summer (Official Music Video) with Lele Pons

Marshmello is a music producer loved by listeners around the world for his catchy party songs.

Thanks to his distinctive mask, many of you might recognize his look, too.

Among his works, the summer dance track we especially recommend is “Summer (Official Music Video) with Lele Pons.” It’s an ultra-high-vibe dance number.

Don’t miss Lele Pons’s cute vocals!

BaianáNia Archives

Nia Archives – Baianá (Official Video)

British music producer Nia Archives.

Her release “Baianá” is a must-listen, too.

The title “Baianá” refers to a Brazilian state, and by extension it’s also known as a term for a woman skilled in that region’s samba.

In the track, the word is repeated in step with an uptempo sound to create a festive vibe.

Another key point is how the dynamics of the sound—alternating between intensity and calm—also evoke a somewhat relaxed atmosphere.

Starry NightPeggy Gou

Peggy Gou – Starry Night

Peggy Gou, the charismatic DJ representing South Korea’s underground scene who began rising in 2017 and now performs around the world.

She’s now a fashion icon supported by brands like Louis Vuitton, yet she also dedicates herself seriously to music production.

This is her 2019 smash hit—a house anthem with a distinctly classical vibe.

Caribbean WayShaggy

Shaggy – Caribbean Way (Official Audio)

Shaggy is a world-renowned reggae musician who is also famous for winning a Grammy Award.

“Caribbean Way” is a track Shaggy released in 2019, and while its rhythm and melody have a reggae flavor, it actively incorporates electronic sounds.

Its sound is close to contemporary EDM, making it perfect for dancing.

XENASkrillex with Nai Barghouti

Skrillex with Nai Barghouti – XENA (Official Music Video)

If you want to experience music unlike anything you’ve heard before, I recommend XENA.

It’s a collaboration between American music producer Skrillex and Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti.

The first half gives the impression of folk music centered on percussion.

Then, in the latter half, it grows more intense and shifts into an EDM-like sound.

Highlights include clever touches that make it easy for everyone to get into the groove, such as sampling handclaps.

Cry Cry BloodSteel Pulse

Steel Pulse – Cry Cry Blood (Official Music Video)

Steel Pulse became popular among reggae fans around the world as a reggae band.

And the fact that they’re from the UK is pretty surprising, isn’t it? “Cry Cry Blood” is a track they released in 2019.

For many people, just hearing reggae rhythms naturally brings on a summery vibe.

It sounds like perfect BGM for a summer drive, too.

44/876 ft. Morgan Heritage, AidoniaSting, Shaggy

Sting, Shaggy – 44/876 (Audio) ft. Morgan Heritage, Aidonia

Reggae inspired by EDM, akin to reggaeton sung in Spanish and edited for the dancehall.

The track features distinctly 2019 elements: a horn section, lavish orchestral hits, and tropical melodies.

This catchy number has also become a major hit across the United States, winning support from a wide range of generations.