Recommended Western music for high school students: world classics and popular songs

24K MagicBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – 24K Magic (Official Music Video)

A party track about a “dangerous man with money in his pocket.” Released by Bruno Mars in 2016, it reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

It is sampled on Rapsody’s track “Take It Slow.”

This Is What You Came For ft. RihannaCalvin Harris

Calvin Harris, Rihanna – This Is What You Came For (Official Video)

This is a song Calvin Harris collaborated on with diva Rihanna in 2016.

The lyrics are simple and use easy words, making it easy to listen to, and the upbeat tempo is also appealing.

It’s recommended for getting pumped up before tests or events.

BoysCharli XCX

Charli XCX – Boys [Official Video]

It’s a song by Charli XCX released in 2017.

The music video features a star-studded lineup of men, including Joe Jonas, producer Mark Ronson, and Charlie Puth.

Charli’s vocals, singing lyrics about being obsessed with boys, somehow slip effortlessly into your ears.

Many young women may find parts of it relatable.

We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth feat. Selena Gomez

Charlie Puth – We Don’t Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez) [Official Video]

A collaboration between American singer Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez.

It was released as a digital download in 2016.

This pop track, characterized by tropical sounds, reached the Top 10 on charts in countries around the world.

Sit Still, Look PrettyDaya

Daya – Sit Still, Look Pretty

A track that sings about not needing a man to chase your dreams.

It was recorded by American singer Daya at Blackwood Studios in Los Angeles and released as a digital download in 2016.

The track became a hit in the United States, Canada, and various European countries.

Really Don’t CareDemi Lovato ft. Cher Lloyd

Demi Lovato – Really Don’t Care ft. Cher Lloyd (Official Video)

A collaboration between American singer Demi Lovato and British singer Cher Lloyd.

Released in 2014, it reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

The music video was filmed at the Gay Pride Parade in Los Angeles in June 2014.

Too GoodDrake ft. Rihanna

Drake – Too Good (feat. Rihanna)

A collaboration between Drake and Rihanna.

A tropical dancehall track released as a digital download in 2016, it became a hit around the world.

It was inspired by Popcaan’s 2014 track “Love Yuh Bad.”