[2025] Recommended for people in their 20s! A roundup of classic Western hits that always get the crowd going
The 2010s were an era when smartphones and social media brought sweeping changes to culture, and our values around how we approach and listen to music shifted dramatically.
For those in their twenties today who spent their teenage, formative years during that whirlwind period, we’ve put together a list of classic Western pop hits that, from the very first intro, will transport you back and get you hyped both body and soul.
Many of these were massive hits you still hear even after the 2020s began, so it’s an article that teens who were too young to clearly remember the 2010s can enjoy as well.
If you’re part of the spot-on generation, feel free to use this as a reference for karaoke sessions with peers or background music at events.
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[2025] Recommended for People in Their 20s! A Collection of Classic, Crowd-Pleasing Western Hits (21–30)
APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
This is a captivating track created by superstar representatives of South Korea and the United States.
This collaborative song by Rosé and Bruno Mars features inventive lyrics inspired by a Korean drinking game and an addictive melody.
The lyrics, which express the exhilaration of a party and the thrills of romance, resonate with young listeners.
Since its release in October 2024, it has become a worldwide hit, spending nine consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Global 200.
It’s a perfect pick when you want to energize a party or a get-together with friends.
Rather BeClean Bandit
The music video for this song was filmed in Japan, and since the main character in the video is also Japanese, I used to listen to it a lot.
Kyoto even appears in the lyrics, which makes you wonder for a moment if the song is about Japan, but the tempo is great and I really like it.
Listening to it gets me pumped up.
Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers
I like all of The Chainsmokers’ songs, but when it comes to hype tracks, this has to be the one! That’s how much I love this song, and I think it really gets people going.
They themselves have said that their strategy for not letting their popularity fade is to make songs in collaboration with famous artists.
The FoxYlvis
This is a song I really want you to watch with the music video! It really pumps you up and is so fun that listening to it when you’re feeling down will instantly lift your spirits.
The lyrics feature lots of different animals, so it’s a great song for learning animal names.
You can learn them in a fun way.
Broken GlassRachel Platten
Rachel Platten’s songs often have encouraging lyrics, and this one also carries a message to do your best.
But it doesn’t feel gloomy—its bright tone makes it my go‑to when I want to lift my spirits.
I especially like the scene in the music video where she rides a bicycle.
Ciao AdiosAnne-Marie
Personally, I think the chorus of this song really builds up the excitement.
However, even though it’s such a great song, I find it strange that it’s only been viewed 100 million times overseas, which is rare.
What’s even more puzzling is that this song doesn’t show up in related videos.
Still, it’s a hype track that I want more people to hear.
BurnEllie Goulding
This song is also one of the famous ones.
It’s an upbeat track, but listening to Ellie Goulding’s voice somehow makes me feel sad.
I think it’s a unique song that conveys a sense of sadness while still being uplifting.