[2025 Edition] A roundup of songs that hit in February and Western music themed around February
There are plenty of articles that introduce songs themed around the seasons or specific months, but this piece takes a slightly different approach by rounding up Western music that “became hits in February.”
Focusing on songs that charted in the U.
S.
and U.
K.
in February, it’s a perfect way to revisit the tracks that generated the most buzz during that month.
February is a time when many students are preparing for entrance exams or graduation, so it can be fun to look back and remember which songs were hits during that hectic period.
In the latter half, we also introduce songs themed around February, so you get a two-for-one treat—enjoy!
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[2025 Edition] A roundup of songs that hit in February and Western music themed around February (21–30)
Don’t Waste My Time (feat. Ella Mai)Usher
Usher was deeply into dance music for a while, but lately he’s been shifting back toward R&B.
His track “Don’t Waste My Time (feat.
Ella Mai)” features a melody reminiscent of his mentor, Babyface.
It’s a cool tune.
Easy On MeAdele
Adele, a global songstress born in the UK and one of the most successful female artists to debut since the late 2000s.
About six years after her third album, 25, released in 2015, her song Easy On Me, unveiled in October 2021, became a massive topic worldwide and, unsurprisingly, a huge hit.
From the latter half of 2021 into the first half of 2022, it continued to climb high on the charts in both the UK and the US, and even in February 2022 its momentum showed no signs of slowing.
Rooted in the highly personal experience of divorce and said to include a message to her son, the beautiful track Easy On Me also drew attention for its music video, directed by Xavier Dolan.
If you haven’t seen it yet, take this opportunity to check it out.
[2025 Edition] A roundup of songs that hit in February and Western music themed around February (31–40)
Mind Is a PrisonAlec Benjamin
Alec Benjamin is known for his distinctively high voice that can easily be mistaken for a female vocalist.
His track “Mind Is a Prison” is one of his signature songs, featuring catchy lyrics.
Close your eyes while listening and you’ll notice how beautifully his voice truly sounds—so much so that it really seems like a woman singing.
This Ain’t OverAlex Newell
Alex Newell is an American singer and actor active since 2010.
He is also well known for his role as Unique Adams, a transgender high school student, in the TV drama Glee, and he received a GLAAD Media Award in 2015.
This track was released as a single in 2016.
I’m In ControlAlunaGeorge ft. Popcaan
A collaboration between the British electronic music duo AlunaGeorge and Jamaican dancehall singer Popcaan.
Released as a digital download in 2016, it became a hit in countries around the world and was certified Silver in the UK.
SaltAva Max
Ava Max is a singer active at the top of the American electropop scene.
Her songs are known for their edgy electropop sound.
“Salt” is crafted as a very accessible electropop track.
Pay attention to the lift in the big chorus.
Love InsideBJ the Chicago Kid
A track by American singer-songwriter BJ the Chicago Kid.
It samples Common’s 1994 track “I Used to Love H.
E.
R.” Released in 2016, it reached No.
7 on the U.
S.
charts and is included on the album In My Mind.