[2025 Edition] Songs Popular Overseas Now and Must-Watch Hits

Agora HillsDoja Cat

Doja Cat – Agora Hills (Official Video)

“Agora Hills” is a song by Doja Cat, a female rapper based in Los Angeles, USA.

It appears on her 2023 album Scarlet, which climbed high on the Billboard charts, and was released as the album’s second single.

The track has drawn attention by reaching the top 10 on hip-hop and R&B charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Its lyrics, which openly and provocatively express love for the other person, are also striking.

Area CodesKali

Kaliii – Area Codes (Official Music Video)

Kali, a young rapper from Georgia born in 2000, has been drawing attention.

She released mixtapes in 2021 and 2022 and was selected for XXL’s influential “Freshman Class 2022,” making her a hot name to watch.

Her track “Area Codes,” released in April 2023, went viral and seems to have skyrocketed her profile.

Hip-hop fans may have noticed that she cleverly references the lyrics of Ludacris’s classic 2001 track “Area Codes,” a nice touch.

It’s also very much in line with today’s mainstream trend of Gen Z rappers and R&B singers rediscovering and reinterpreting late-’90s to early-’00s hip-hop and R&B in their own way.

SUCKER 4 GREENLIL TAY

LIL TAY – SUCKER 4 GREEN (MONEY) (Official Music Video)

Lil Tay, known as a Canadian influencer and YouTuber, returned in 2023 after a five-year hiatus with the release of “SUCKER 4 GREEN.” While she has previously been associated strongly with hip-hop, this track is crafted as a rhythmic pop song.

Its lyrics depict the allure of money and an obsessive fixation on it—one could even interpret it as a love song with money as the theme.

It’s a thought-provoking piece for working adults.

Cheeky But Charming feat. KUROMIMae Stephens

Mae Stephens – Cheeky But Charming ft. KUROMI

Asked to name a Western song that went viral on TikTok in 2023, many people would probably first mention If We Ever Broke Up by up-and-coming UK singer-songwriter Mae Stephens.

In Japan, dance videos tagged with #破れハート (torn heart) were wildly popular, and there was even a parody music video made by the comedy trio Borujuku.

Mae’s new song, Cheeky But Charming, is a collaboration with Kuromi, a beloved Sanrio character.

The buoyant, feel-good pop track clearly showcases Mae’s talents as a singer-songwriter, and the frequent lines from Kuromi are a delightful touch for Japanese fans.

It just might become a new viral hit in the latter half of 2023!

Last NightMorgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen – Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions)

Morgan Wallen’s love song “Last Night” has drawn attention and reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

album chart.

The track features the phrase “there’s no such thing as a last night,” and its poignancy can become a strength for getting through a relationship.

When you listen to these words and the music while struggling with love or wanting to feel deep emotions, they resonate deeply and can help you find a new perspective.

Since the overseas music scene is always brimming with fresh information, checking the latest updates may lead to new discoveries.

Don’t Think TwiceRita Ora

Rita Ora – Don’t Think Twice [Official Video]

Marked by an opening where flowing, thrilling strings intertwine with an uptempo dance beat, the song “Don’t Think Twice” is a track released in June 2023 by popular British singer Rita Ora.

Positioned as the lead single from her third album, “You & I,” which was released on July 14 of the same year, it’s a quintessential Rita track that skillfully matches her beautiful vocals with a danceable sound.

Be sure to check out the music video, reportedly filmed in New Zealand, featuring two Ritas—one in a white hoodie and the other in a red hoodie!

TOO MUCHThe Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, Central Cee

The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, Central Cee – TOO MUCH (Official Video)

The Kid Laroi, BTS’s Jung Kook, and Central Cee teamed up on the new track “TOO MUCH.” Released as a single in October 2023, it entered the UK Singles Chart at No.

10 on its debut.

The provocative lyrics, which press an ex-lover to get back together, are striking, and despite its mid-tempo pace, the danceable track is cool.

The back-and-forth between the three artists brings out each of their strengths, resulting in a fantastic sound.