Western music that gets you pumped. Recommended up-tempo tracks.

SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello – Señorita

It’s a track by two of the biggest stars in pop music, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.

As the title “Señorita” suggests, it carries a subtly sensual vibe, and the seductive interplay between the two voices and the suggestive lyrics might just make your heart skip a beat.

It’s the kind of song that would lift your mood if it came on the car stereo during a sunset drive.

Dancing QueenABBA

ABBA – Dancing Queen (Official Music Video)

I think it’s truly a timeless masterpiece.

It’s a historic mega-hit released in 1976 by the Swedish vocal group ABBA.

The melody and the crisp, refreshing harmonies are irresistible! Incidentally, my wife says, “No questions asked—my body just starts moving the moment I hear the intro.”

Say SomethinAustin Mahone

Austin Mahone – Say Somethin

You’ve probably heard Austin Mahone’s “Dirty Work” at least once thanks to Chiemi Blouson’s routine.

In Japan, that song gets most of the attention, but his earlier tracks are just as good.

This one is from when he was still a teenager—fresh-faced yet already exuding star power.

He even collaborated with Flo Rida.

Closer (feat. Halsey)The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Closer (Lyric) ft. Halsey

The Chainsmokers’ song “Closer (feat.

Halsey)” was a massive hit in 2016.

Back then, you could pretty much count on hearing it at any club you went to.

In 2020, Mackenyu Arata’s Japanese cover reignited its popularity.

While the track has a fresh, breezy sound, there’s also a lingering sense of melancholy that gives it a unique feel.

Halsey’s parts are plentiful too, so it’s definitely worth paying attention to!

Boy With Luv feat. HalseyBTS

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) (feat. Halsey)’ Official MV

As a male hip-hop idol group in K-pop, the globally popular BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has also gained strong support in Japan, especially among younger generations.

Their song “Boy With Luv” surpassed 100 million views in just over 37 hours after its release, setting the fastest record in history.

The fresh, sparkling sound of their world really lifts your spirits!

Wild ft. Chelcee Grimes, TINI, Jhay CortezJonas Blue

Jonas Blue – Wild ft. Chelcee Grimes, TINI, Jhay Cortez (Official Video)

This song is “Wild,” included on Jonas Blue’s first album, Blue, released in 2018 by the UK house DJ.

It’s a collaboration with young singers like TINI, Chelcee Grimes, and Jay Cortez.

The Latin-style beat is super groovy—it makes you want to start dancing right away! Especially the “Na Na Na …” melody in the chorus—it feels like something everyone can sing along to and really get hyped!

Chlorinetwenty one pilots

twenty one pilots – Chlorine (Official Video)

There are times when a little thing can bring you down, right? When that happens, the song I want you to use to flip the switch and get pumped is “Chlorine” by twenty one pilots.

It’s on their 2018 album Trench.

This track has a unique vibe that becomes more addictive the more you listen.

Put it on as background music while you go for a walk, and I think it’ll help refresh your mood when you’re feeling low!