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[Western Music] CM Songs I Often Hear Recently [2025]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

The rule that a song becomes popular after being featured in a commercial hasn’t changed, past or present.

When a song is used in a well-received commercial and goes viral along with it—that’s a classic winning pattern.

For those who want to quickly check out these talked-about CM tracks, this article introduces Western songs featured in buzzworthy commercials!

With foreign songs, it can be hard to figure out the track when you don’t understand the lyrics—but we generally include both the actual commercial footage and the song’s music video, so it should be easy to check.

We update this article regularly with the latest information, so be sure to bookmark it!

[Western Music] Recently Frequently Heard Commercial Songs [2025] (181–190)

Suntory Wellness VARON: “Impressions, VARON” / “Dissent, VARON” / “Public Opinion, VARON”

My Baby Just Cares for MeNina Simone

nina simone – my baby just cares for me

My Baby Just Cares for MeNina Simone

[Suntory VARON Commercial] Impression Theory, VARON Version_15 Seconds

These are the commercials for VARON, a men’s skincare line: “Impressions, VARON,” “Objections, VARON,” and “Public Opinion, VARON.” The comedy duo Summers appear, showing scenes of them using VARON and highlighting its features.

The background music is “My Baby Just Cares for Me,” sung by Nina Simone in 1958—a classic jazz tune with a pleasantly lively rhythm.

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[Western Music] Recently Popular Commercial Songs [2025] (191–200)

Suntory Draft Beer “Nama-Nama House” Version

Koi no Ma-ia-hiiO-Zone

O-Zone – Dragostea Din Tei [Official Video]

Dragostea Din Tei (O-Zone)

In Suntory Draft Beer’s “Namama Family” commercial, there’s a scene where Kento Yamazaki is shopping while singing an original parody song and runs into Mone Kamishiraishi.

The way Yamazaki gets embarrassed when she catches him singing leaves a strong impression.

In this commercial, he’s singing O-Zone’s signature track “Dragostea Din Tei,” which became a huge hit in Japan around 2004 under the title “Koi no Maiahi.” It became a topic of conversation because the Romanian lyrics sounded like Japanese to many listeners, starting with the famous “Numa Numa Yay.”

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New Year’s card printing: “While strolling around the neighborhood / While playing” edition

The Whistler and His DogArthur Pryor

The Whistler and His Dog

The Whistler and His DogArthur Pryor

The piece used in Japan Post’s New Year’s card printing service commercial is Arthur Pryor’s “The Whistler and His Dog.” In Japanese, the title is “Kuchibuefuki to Inu” (“The Whistler and His Dog”), and its charm lies in the lively, dialogue-like interplay of the orchestra that sounds just like whistling! While the music’s development is dramatic, the piece itself is compact, so you can enjoy it from start to finish without getting bored.

Be sure to listen to the full version on YouTube or on CD!

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Arcana E-TECH Engineered

ConnectedStereo MCs

Stereo MC’s – Connected (Official Music Video)

ConnectedStereo MCs

[ARKANA E-TECH ENGINEERED] TV commercial (30s version)

The stylish production catches the eye in Renault Japon’s commercial “ARKANA E-TECH Engineered.” The CM features the track “Connected” by Stereo MC’s, a music group based in Nottingham, UK.

Known for their distinctive sound that blends hip-hop with electronic elements, this song also conveys a vibe reminiscent of modern jazz.

It’s a perfect match for the commercial, so be sure to check it out.

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Dom Pérignon x Lady Gaga: Creative Freedom is Power

Free WomanLady Gaga

Lady Gaga – Free Woman (Audio)

Free WomanLady Gaga

Dom Pérignon x Lady Gaga: Creative Freedom is Power

Dom Pérignon, the French champagne brand affectionately known as “Dom Pérignon,” is featured in the commercial Dom Pérignon x Lady Gaga: Creative Freedom is Power, which uses Lady Gaga’s song “Free Woman.” Boldly incorporating strings and a choral ensemble, the track evokes a grand and noble atmosphere—perfectly matching the image of the luxury champagne, Dom Pérignon!

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Google's AI, Gemini: 'Debut' Part 1 / 'Debut' Part 2

Public Service Announcement (Interlude)Jay Z

Jay-Z – Public Service Announcement (Interlude)

Public Service Announcement (Interlude)Jay Z

Google’s AI, Gemini, Debut | #1

This piece promotes the debut of Google’s AI, Gemini, and introduces how it can boost productivity.

From email summarization to generating images from text, it clearly conveys how easy it is to integrate into daily life and how simple it is to use.

It shows not only the interface but also users’ reactions, giving a strong sense of its high functionality that meets expectations.

The music that further underscores the technological advances depicted in the video is Jay-Z’s “Public Service Announcement (Interlude).” The calm-tempo rap with a solid, driving beat—contrasting conversational lyrics with announcement-like voice—creates a cool atmosphere.

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iPhone 15 Check In | New Driver | Apple

GoodbyeAloe Blacc and Engelmorte

“Goodbye” by Aloe Blacc and Engelmorte

GoodbyeAloe Blacc and Engelmorte

A collaborative track by American singer-songwriter and rapper Aloe Blacc and EngelMolt.

Woven with profound humanity and emotion, it portrays the pain of parting and the sense of loss.

The lyrics and melodies—distinctively Aloe Blacc—leave a deep impression and resonate with listeners.

The song has also gained attention as the theme for the iPhone 15 commercial “Check In.” If you’ve experienced farewells or breakups in life, you’ll likely relate to this piece.

It’s a recommended listen for drives, quiet moments alone, or times when you want to sort out your feelings.

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