[2025] A roundup of classic hits and popular summer anthems in Western music to listen to in August

NumbMarshmello, Khalid

Marshmello, Khalid – Numb (Official Video)

This track delivers a comfortable deep house beat that resonates on summer dance floors.

It’s a June 2022 collaboration between U.

S.

-based producer Marshmello and fellow American singer Khalid, marking their first reunion in about five years since 2017’s “Silence.” Khalid’s sexy, silky vocals mesh perfectly with the powerful house groove built on a four-on-the-floor rhythm pattern.

The song peaked at No.

5 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart in the U.

S.

and was certified Platinum in October 2024.

It’s the perfect pick for a summer drive or a poolside party.

PUSH 2 STARTTyla

Tyla – PUSH 2 START (Official Music Video)

This is a song by South African artist Tyla from her 2024 album “Tyla+,” centered on the push-and-pull of romance.

It uses the metaphor of starting a car engine to express the importance of mutual effort in modern relationships, delivering a strong message that if you want your worth to be recognized, the other person must show it through actions.

The track features a smooth, summery beat that blends Afrobeats and Amapiano, with a touch of 2000s nostalgia.

It’s a song that captures a summer vibe—perfect for the season.

Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Summertime Sadness (Official Music Video)

This song, which sings of the bittersweet yet beautiful feelings etched into the heart at summer’s end, remains beloved by many as one of American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey’s signature works.

Released in June 2012 as a single from the album Born to Die, it is a ballad that weaves elements of dream pop and trip hop, poetically portraying a breakup with a lover and the fading of summer.

Its gentle 125 BPM tempo and wistful melody in C-sharp minor beautifully capture the sense of loss that arrives alongside sweet summer memories.

The remix by French DJ Cédric Gervais became a major hit, reaching No.

6 in the U.

S.

, and won a Grammy Award in 2014.

I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix)Mike Posner

Mike Posner – I Took A Pill In Ibiza (Seeb Remix) (Explicit)

This is a signature work by American singer-songwriter Mike Posner, a candid portrayal of the loneliness and reality he felt at the peak of success.

The original’s acoustic vibe was elevated by Norwegian producer duo Seeb into a beautiful tropical house sound, becoming a global smash hit in 2016.

Beneath the glittering melody lies a striking mix of complex feelings about fame and introspective messaging, perfectly suited to those wistful, twilight moments.

Reaching the top 10 in 27 countries, this song is especially recommended for people facing a turning point in life or questioning the value of surface-level success.

WaterTyla

Tyla – Water (Official Music Video)

This track, released in July 2023 by rising South African singer Tyla, is a contemporary love song that passionately conveys a longing for love.

Set to Afrobeat and Amapiano rhythms, its lyrics express a strong desire for intimacy and deliver a sensual finish inspired by Aaliyah’s classic hits.

Produced as the lead single from her debut album “Tyla,” it became a global viral sensation thanks to a TikTok dance challenge.

It climbed to No.

15 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first time in 55 years that a South African solo artist achieved such a feat.

It’s a perfect pick for those wanting to amplify a summer romance vibe or experience fresh, Africa-born pop sounds.

Beautiful People (feat. Khalid)Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Beautiful People (feat. Khalid) [Official Music Video]

In summer, with more skin-baring outfits and an increase in parties, do you ever find yourself feeling uncomfortable? If so, there’s a song I’d love to recommend.

It’s “Beautiful People,” a collaboration between British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and American R&B singer Khalid.

While the track has a fresh, breezy feel, it actually takes a sharp, critical look at people who are fixated on appearances and live in a shallow world.

Don’t worry about how others see you—enjoy the summer your way! This song will surely make the perfect companion.

Never Really OverKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Never Really Over (Official Video)

It’s an empowering number that feels like Katy Perry powerfully singing away a woman’s heartbreak.

The rapid-fire phrasing in the chorus and the four-on-the-floor beat are both highly polished, and together with the liberating visuals, it’s a refreshing work that seems to lift you out of sorrow.

It’s a song I highly recommend listening to while reading the lyrics to fully take in its message.