Popular on TikTok! A collection of Western songs recommended for video creation and BGM

DynamiteBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Dynamite’ Official MV

This song, which is currently popular all around the world, is being used by many people on TikTok as well.

First of all, since the song is composed entirely of English lyrics, its biggest feature is that people everywhere can understand what it’s about.

In the music video, there are scenes of the members casually dancing around the city and lots of playful expressions from them, creating many heartwarming moments.

It gives off a pop impression, so when it’s used in posted videos, it’s often paired with bright and powerful content!

There Was This Girl (Static Version)Riley Green

Riley Green – There Was This Girl (Static Version)

This is my recommendation for anyone looking for a cool, refreshing BGM with great guitar.

The track is a song released in 2018 by Riley Green, known as a country musician.

It starts off with a striking guitar phrase right from the beginning, making it an attention-grabbing BGM.

It’s also perfect for listening to while driving.

2 days into collegeAimee Carty

Aimee Carty – 2 Days Into College (Official Audio)

Amy Kartie, an up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Ireland who’s also gaining attention on TikTok.

Her track “2 days into college” centers on real experiences from college life.

The song quickly became her breakout hit after its release, racking up over 14 million views on TikTok within two months of being posted.

It’s widely used on TikTok in various before-and-after style videos, especially those focused on makeup.

Despite its simple instrumentation, the fast-paced vocal line is striking, making it an excellent match for a wide range of videos.

Be sure to check it out.

Because of YouNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – Because Of You (Official Music Video)

On TikTok, a wide variety of songs are used, and sometimes older hits make a comeback when a new generation of fans discovers them.

“Because of You” is one such song.

The reason it’s used so often is that videos imitating the choreography from the music video have become popular, leading to the song’s streams more than doubling and its downloads increasing by about three times within a few weeks.

Salsa TequilaAnders Nilsen

Anders Nilsen – Salsa Tequila (Official lyric video)

Anders Nilsen is a singer-songwriter from Norway.

He’s active not only as an artist but also as a record producer.

His biggest appeal is, without a doubt, his humor-filled dance tunes.

You can enjoy his distinctive melodies in “Salsa Tequila.” On TikTok, the track is used as background music for a variety of videos.

Its upbeat, catchy melody makes it easy to use in videos, so it’s highly recommended.

Where The Streets Have No NameU2

Where The Streets Have No Name (Single Edit / Remastered 2007)

A track by the Irish band U2 that gradually wells up and fills you with power.

The moment the powerful vocals come in after the extended intro gives a sense of grandeur.

If you were to use this as background music, it would be perfect for a slightly dramatic scene, like a drive.

SailingChristopher Cross

Christopher Cross – Sailing (Official Audio)

American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross—here’s his emotionally rich song, “Sailing.” The guitar tone, with its effects, feels somewhat cold and lonely.

It’s by no means a flashy track, but please make the most of this beautiful song to set the mood of the space!