Medley of Western Hit Songs
I’ve put together a playlist of international hits from 2016 that were popular around the world.
A lot of these are songs you probably heard over and over throughout the year.
They all have a stylish vibe, so they’re great as background music while you work or as a companion for a drive!
Since it’s packed with popular tracks, it’s also perfect for anyone who wants to get into Western music but isn’t sure where to start.
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Medley of Western Hit Songs (1–10)
The OceanMike Perry ft. Shy Martin
This is another trendy trance-style summer 2016 track.
With an upbeat sound perfect for its summer release, the music video’s scenes of the sea, sunsets, and mountains feel refreshingly cool and fun.
Wherever I GoOneRepublic
What’s more interesting than the music itself is the music video.
It’s set in the world of serious Korean office workers, but as soon as the protagonist arrives at work, he suddenly starts dancing, and by the end he’s drawn in his coworkers and even his boss—making for a very entertaining story.
CloserThe Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
A refreshing new summer song from 2016.
As soon as it was released and started playing on the radio, it caught fire and became a massive hit! The scenes in the music video of driving through the great outdoors and having fun at the beach make us want to head outside ourselves.
Medley of Western Hit Songs (11–20)
squabble upKendrick Lamar
The new track from California-born rapper Kendrick Lamar is an ambitious work that fuses West Coast styles like G-funk and hyphy.
Showcasing Lamar’s versatile vocal tones and hard-hitting lyrics, the song weaves in scathing critiques of the music industry and cultural commentary.
Released as the second track on the November 2024 album “GNX,” it also comes with a music video.
It’s a must-listen not only for West Coast hip-hop fans but also for anyone interested in socially conscious rap.
Me TooMeghan Trainor
She, who always sings ultra-positive, super-confident songs, has released yet another bright, confidence-packed track.
The title “Me Too” carries a characteristically American, self-adoring nuance: “If I were you, I’d want to be me too.”
Send My Love (To Your New Lover)Adele
It’s a heartbreak song about when your ex gets a new girlfriend.
With lyrics like “We’re not kids anymore,” it resonates with adults in love.
The music video’s aesthetic, the music, and her voice are all unique, and once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head.
WhyAndra
It’s a song about a woman who, wounded by love, decides to leave her boyfriend.
It’s a ballad where her desperate cries—asking “Why do you hurt me so much?” and “Why does it hurt this badly?”—convey her pain and fragile heart with piercing intensity.