Fast-tempo Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks
There’s a unit in music that quantifies beats per minute, called “BPM.” In short, it’s an indicator of a song’s speed, but a high BPM doesn’t necessarily mean the song will feel fast.
Since the listener is human, the feel can change depending on the musical style and the density of the lyrics.
So, for this feature.
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We’ve selected Western songs that feel fast! We’ve picked a wide range: not only tracks with high BPM, but also curious songs that somehow feel quick despite having fewer beats.
There are some lesser-known tracks in the mix, too, so even regular listeners of Western music should take note.
Please sit back and enjoy.
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Upbeat Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks (11–20)
Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas
From the American West Coast underground to worldwide success, the Black Eyed Peas are a hip-hop unit that continues to perform on the front lines.
Their track “Pump It,” used in the film TAXI, captivates with its distinctive flows laid over a driving beat that evokes scenes from the movie.
While the BPM isn’t particularly high, perhaps due to the film’s influence, many listeners may perceive it as an especially speedy track.
RATATASkrillex, Missy Elliott, & Mr. Oizo
Here’s an intense track packed with rapid-fire development and energetic sound! It’s a collaboration between Skrillex, Missy Elliott, and Mr.
Oizo.
The vivid beat fuses EDM and hip-hop, with the meticulous production of America’s Skrillex and the experimental sound of France’s Mr.
Oizo blending perfectly, while Missy Elliott’s powerful rap injects even more energy.
Released in February 2023 as part of the album “QUEST FOR FIRE,” it quickly captured the hearts of the club scene and dance music fans.
It’s a perfect pick when you want to move on the dance floor or need an energy boost.
Like ThatFuture, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar
This work radiates explosive energy born from the fusion of trap and hardcore hip-hop.
It brings together a star-studded collaboration between American rapper Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar, released in March 2024.
As a single from the album “We Don’t Trust You,” it has captivated hip-hop fans around the world.
Over a heavy soundscape woven from powerful 808 drums and eerie synthesizers, the three artists deliver standout, full-throttle performances that showcase their individuality.
The track has sparked a major reaction, especially among younger listeners, spending three consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It also took home two awards at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, earning high acclaim across the board.
It’s an energetic, uptempo track—highly recommended for those who want to experience the cutting edge of the hip-hop scene.
Master Of PuppetsMetallica
Speaking of thrash metal, it’s a subgenre within heavy metal known above all for its breakneck tempos.
This song—one of Metallica’s signature tracks, included on their 1986 masterpiece Master of Puppets—belongs to the so‑called Big Four of thrash and enjoys worldwide popularity.
It isn’t just fast; it also weaves in a sense of lyricism, letting you savor the band’s superb ensemble playing.
With riffs that even employ odd time signatures, it offers a kind of “speed” that’s anything but straightforward.
WORTH NOTHING (ft. Oliver Tree)TWISTED
DJ Twisted, who’s gaining attention in Europe’s bass music scene, teams up with Oliver Tree on this track, which has blown up on YouTube Shorts as background music for drift videos.
The key appeal lies in its novel structure: channeling a searing sense of self-denial—“I have no value”—through the fast, distorted beats typical of drift phonk.
Released in September 2022, the song is also included on the EP Fast & Furious: Drift Tape/Phonk Vol.
1, inspired by the Fast & Furious series.
It’s a perfect track for blasting away pent-up feelings—be sure to check it out.
Voodoo People (Pendulum Remix)The Prodigy
Pendulum, a band highly praised for their sound armed with aggressive drum’n’bass, remix an early signature track by The Prodigy—the group that stunned the world by smashing the boundary between rock and electronic music! The original’s eerie atmosphere is dialed back, but the rock-driven dynamism is amplified, transforming it into a harder-hitting number.
Fast-tempo Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Hot Right NowDJ Fresh ft. Rita Ora
A huge hit released by a popular British DJ, featuring fellow UK star Rita Ora.
At the time of release, the guest artist hadn’t officially debuted as a solo act yet, and this track made her a major presence ahead of her formal debut.