[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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Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon
Personally, I don’t know any song that gets me more hyped than this.
WALK THE MOON isn’t very well-known in Japan, right? It seems they’re famous overseas, but I didn’t know about them.
Still, the moment I heard this song, I was like, “What is this? This is such a mood booster!” and I’ve been listening to it ever since.
ProblemAriana Grande
I do like Ariana Grande herself, but a lot of her songs feel pretty superficial, so I didn’t listen to them much.
Still, this one used to play in stores a lot, and just hearing the melody gets me into the groove.
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Dirty WorkAustin Mahone
This song suddenly shot to popularity after the comedian Chiemi Blouson used it in her routine.
Its catchy tempo and funny lyrics make me want to listen to it over and over.
Every time I hear it, I can’t help but picture Chiemi Blouson’s act, but the actual music video is really cool.
No MoneyGalantis
Of course, it’s a song with tempo and excitement, but above all, the lyrics are so moving they could make you cry.
The words make you wonder who the songwriter had in mind when they wrote it.
When you want to raise your spirits or feel more confident, listening to it gives you courage.
Ain’t Your MamaJennifer Lopez
When you think of Jennifer Lopez, you might picture someone from a little while back.
But I think this song has a tempo that younger listeners can easily get into.
As the title suggests, the lyrics are about “don’t think of me as a mama,” and there are quite a few surprising moments in the music video.
BangBangJessie J ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj
This song is one I came to know because Filipino sisters sang it on a TV show.
It’s performed by three people, and it’s super exciting and they’re great singers! It’s the kind of song that’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped when you play it.
Beauty And A BeatJustin Bieber
At first glance, I always think this title looks similar to the name of a song from Beauty and the Beast.
The music video starts with a scene of Justin Bieber hanging out, and it’s so catchy that I end up listening to it over and over.
Nicki comes in partway through, which makes the track feel even more extravagant and fun.