Recommended Western music for college students: world classics and popular songs

RedboneChildish Gambino

A track released in 2016 by American rapper and singer Childish Gambino.

It became a hit around the world and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

The title “Redbone” refers to a light-skinned Black woman.

The track is featured in works such as the film “Get Out.”

CONTROLLADrake

Drake – Controlla

A track sung to a woman who has captured his heart.

Released in 2016 by Canadian rapper Drake, it became a hit around the world.

It incorporates dancehall elements and samples Beenie Man’s 1995 track “Tear Off Mi Garment.”

Don’t MindKent Jones

Kent Jones – Don’t Mind (SICKICK VERSION)

A track that sings about romance with women around the world.

It was released in 2016 by American hip-hop artist Kent Jones and became a hit in many countries.

It was inspired by Juvenile’s 2006 track “Rodeo.”

The ReflexDuran Duran

Duran Duran – The Reflex (Official Music Video)

Duran Duran is a pop band you could truly call a modern band.

They were hugely popular with the moms’ generation and absolutely captivated the female audience during their Japan tours.

They’re one of the quintessential bands of the ’80s, so if you’re interested, definitely give them a listen.

I want to keep looking at youThe Police

The Police – Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

The Police are a band packed with mature AOR-style elements that became a hot topic in Japan in the ’80s.

They were popular with the dad generation, so if you find their CDs in your father’s study, I definitely recommend giving them a listen.

Their songs are emblematic of that era and are themselves part of music history.

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LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock

If you play this song, there probably aren’t many people who wouldn’t recognize it.

Even if they don’t know the title, it’s played in so many places that it’s no exaggeration to say everyone’s heard it.

It’s an incredibly talented piece of Western music and seems to be a huge hit with students.

ColorblindPanda Eyes

Panda Eyes – Colorblind

And then there’s Panda Eyes, who’s gained a large number of hardcore fans.

This artist is quite young, but their talent and ability are on par with a veteran’s.

They mostly produce instrumental tracks, yet the atmosphere is solid, and there’s absolutely no sense of something being missing.