[2025] Entrance songs in sports: Cool Western music and entrance BGM

WHATS POPPIN feat. Dababy, Tory Lanez, & Lil WayneJack Harlow

Jack Harlow – WHATS POPPIN feat. Dababy, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne [Official Video]

Mike Trout is one of the strongest active hitters in Major League Baseball.

He excels with flawless hitting that combines incredible bat control and power.

He’s also popular in Japan as Shohei Ohtani’s teammate.

“WHATS POPPIN feat.

DaBaby, Tory Lanez, & Lil Wayne” is the track he uses as his walk-up song, and it’s a high-class hip-hop piece that pairs a simple trap sound with varied flows and clever rhyming.

Empre State Of MindJay Z feat Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind (Live from iTunes Festival, London, 2012)

This is the classic “Empire State of Mind,” a collaboration between America’s iconic songstress Alicia Keys and the equally iconic rapper-producer Jay-Z.

It’s a song that celebrates living boldly in the concrete jungle, inspired by the idea that if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.

It’s a must-listen not only for athletes, but for anyone chasing their dreams.

Uptown FunkMark Ronson

Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

This is Uptown Funk, released in 2014 by singer-songwriter Bruno Mars and star producer Mark Ronson.

The song was a huge hit at the time and is still something you hear in Japan even now.

In a word, it’s just cool.

Anyone who listens to it will end up feeling as bold and fearless as Bruno Mars in the video.

SugarMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

This is the song “Sugar,” released in 2014 by the hugely popular electropop band Maroon 5.

With its catchy melody and romantic lyrics, it’s a track that will put you in a happy mood.

Swaying your body to the comfortable groove is sure to ease your nerves.

It’s a song I especially recommend to those who tend to get stage fright.

Big BratPhantom Planet

Phantom Planet – Big Brat

PHANTOM PLANET is a rock band from LA.

They’re a stylish group that takes the best elements of rock, pop, and electro.

Although the band changed labels several times and ultimately disbanded in 2008, this track showcases just how high their potential was—with a catalog full of great songs and not a hint of their freshness fading.

TwinbowSlushii x Marshmello

Slushii x Marshmello – Twinbow

Shohei Ohtani, the MLB star capturing Japan’s attention and raising expectations nationwide.

In Japanese baseball, walk-up songs rarely change during the season.

In the majors, though, it seems fairly common.

The track Twinbow by Slushii and Marshmello, a well-known hit, was adopted by Shohei Ohtani as his new walk-up song in July 2022.

It’s a song with a charming, cute sound that’s unusual for a sports entrance theme.

It’s got a great groove too, so why not add it to your party tunes repertoire?

ReptiliaThe Strokes

The Strokes – Reptilia (Official HD Video)

A key figure in the garage revival who hails from New York.

Beyond their looks, their style, sound, and vocals are distinctly urban.

The comfortable beat makes you feel like a New Yorker spending a leisurely day in Central Park.