Cool, popular Western hit songs that are highly regarded

Brown SugarD’Angelo

D’Angelo – Brown Sugar

D’Angelo is a singer-songwriter whose overwhelming sense of style has earned him high praise from dedicated core fans.

He’s known as a pioneer of neo-soul, a genre that blends soul music with funk and hip-hop.

Among his works, one particularly cool track is Brown Sugar—one of his signature songs.

It’s a piece that stands out for its groovy sound, a hallmark of neo-soul.

Be sure to check it out.

bad guyBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – bad guy

Billie Eilish is a musician born in 2001 from the United States.

She first came to Japan for Summer Sonic in 2018.

Her appeal extends beyond her music to her fashion and artwork, influencing young people around the world.

Throw on oversized clothes like she does, put on her songs, and take a walk through the city—you’ll definitely feel cool and pumped up!

See You AgainWiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack

This song is by American rapper Wiz Khalifa and features singer Charlie Puth.

Included on the soundtrack for the film Furious 7, the song also serves as a tribute to the late actor Paul Walker, who appeared in the movie.

With Wiz’s heartfelt rap and Charlie’s beautiful vocals, it’s a poignant yet powerful track.

InsatiableDarren Hayes

Darren Hayes – Insatiable (Official Music Video)

Darren Hayes is a singer-songwriter known for his romantic vocals and musicality.

He originally rose to fame as part of the band Savage Garden, so many people likely first discovered him through their work.

Among Darren Hayes’s solo tracks, one that stands out as especially cool is Insatiable.

When the chorus hits, he mostly sings in falsetto, which perfectly creates a sexy and stylish atmosphere.

If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – If I Can’t Have You (Official Music Video)

The song is cool, the singer is cool, the track is cool—there are so many kinds of cool, but Shawn Mendes’s “If I Can’t Have You” is “everything cool!!” It’s easy to see why it was a long-running hit: Shawn’s sexy vocals ride over an irresistibly cool track.

Perfect for a drive or a stroll, it’s a song that adds a special touch to your everyday life.

There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me BackShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back (Official Music Video)

“There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” is a song whose uniquely beautiful, sense-rich acoustic guitar intro instantly grips your heart, and Shawn Mendes’s warm voice pulls us into a four-minute drama that leaves us in a dreamlike state.

Trillions ft. Brent FaiyazAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – Trillions (Official Video) ft. Brent Faiyaz

Alicia Keys is a female singer-songwriter who has been active since the 2000s.

In her early days, she was mainly active in the R&B scene with her soulful vocals, but later changed course and began exploring a variety of musical styles.

These days, it seems she has returned to her roots, releasing contemporary R&B.

Among her works, the track I particularly recommend is Trillions ft.

Brent Faiyaz.

It’s an R&B song that lets you savor her refined, current musical sensibilities shaped by her diverse career.