Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

Broadway Girls feat. Morgan WallenLil Durk

Lil Durk – Broadway Girls feat. Morgan Wallen – (Official Music Video)

One of the most talked-about rappers in today’s hip-hop scene, Lil Durk, commands immense props and previously made headlines for his intense beef with YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

Among Lil Durk’s works, a particularly cool track I highly recommend is “Broadway Girls” featuring Morgan Wallen.

Teaming up with country singer Morgan Wallen, the song brilliantly fuses the intensity of country with the sleek style of trap.

Wake Me UpAvicii

Avicii – Wake Me Up (Official Video)

Avicii is a DJ from Sweden who gained attention thanks to the massive success of this song.

Aloe Blacc, who wrote the lyrics and also sings on the track, has said he began writing it after thinking that life feels like a dream and, when it’s over, he’d like to be awakened.

Keeping Me AliveJonathan Roy

Jonathan Roy – Keeping Me Alive (Live Acoustic Performance)

Jonathan Roy is a singer-songwriter from Canada.

What really sets him apart, in my opinion, is his vocal quality.

His baritone voice, which sits somewhere between a husky tone and a gravelly rasp, can only be described as downright cool.

Among his works, the one I especially recommend is Keeping Me Alive.

Its lyrics tell a story about forging ahead by believing in yourself without worrying about opposition from others, and the melody is crafted to match that theme with a soulful feel.

High HopesPanic! At The Disco

Panic! At The Disco – High Hopes (Official Video)

A trio from Las Vegas.

Their debut album sold over 1.

7 million copies in the U.

S.

and earned a platinum certification.

However, after various struggles, the project is now a solo endeavor.

In Japan, they became known through the hit “LA Devotee,” and their 2018 performance at Shin-Kiba Coast captivated many fans with a stunning vocal display.

This song is included on their sixth album, “Pray for the Wicked,” and it sings of strong resolve and ambition.

Once famous—both for better and worse—as an emo band, they have recently transformed into a more energetic, rhythm-driven act, and this track is guaranteed to lift your spirits.

It’s a must-hear showcase of the soaring vocals of Brendon, who’s now carrying the torch alone.

Hrs & HrsMuni Long

Muni Long – Hrs & Hrs

Muni Long is a female singer who has gained tremendous popularity in the R&B scene of the 2020s.

She originally worked as a music producer, providing songs for many artists, but since the 2020s she has actively pursued a career as a singer as well, and is now recognized as one of the defining voices of the scene.

Among her works, the track I especially recommend is Hrs & Hrs.

It’s one of her signature songs, delivering a stylish and sensual R&B sound throughout.

TROP FRESHMonsieur Nov

MONSIEUR NOV -TROP FRESH (OFFICIEL VIDEO)

Monsieur Nov is an R&B singer from France.

A French artist of Vietnamese descent, he has remained at the forefront of the French R&B scene from the 2010s to today.

Among his works, the especially cool track I’d like to recommend is “TROP FRESH.” While it’s an R&B song with strikingly sweet lyrics, the track leans more toward neo-soul.

If you love stylish melodies, this one will be irresistible.

HeroGene Shinozaki

Gene Shinozaki | Hero

Gene Shinozaki, a beatboxer from the United States.

He’s a Japanese American and fluent in Japanese, so he’s well known among beatbox enthusiasts in Japan.

Among his works, the especially cool track is “Hero.” Released after he competed in the 2021 global beatbox championship, GBB, it caused a big stir in the beatbox scene thanks to its high musicality.

The second drop in particular—where he deliberately holds back the beat—is incredibly stylish and cool.