Western music that gets you pumped. Recommended up-tempo tracks.
“I just can’t get pumped up…” If you’re a music lover, you probably have a stash of songs that lift your spirits when you feel like that.
In this article, we’re focusing on Western music and carefully selecting upbeat tracks that are popular with many people.
We’ll try to include as many newer songs as possible.
In the latter half, we’ll also feature timeless classics—nostalgic hits that never fade.
Hopefully you’ll discover a favorite artist or a new track.
Enjoy!
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Uplifting Western music: Recommended up-tempo tracks (21–30)
BodyLoud Luxury feat. brando
The song “Body” is super upbeat and feels like it just keeps raising the energy.
If you’re into music, you’ve probably heard it somewhere! I play it when I’m doing cleaning, which I’m not great at (lol).
Doesn’t it feel like a track that gets your body moving naturally? The way it builds is exciting and puts you in a happy mood! Listening to this song might be a nice way to set yourself up for a fun day!
Dance The NightDua Lipa
A track that captivates listeners with its memorable melody and catchy rhythm.
Dua Lipa’s soaring vocals convey the heat that sweeps across the dance floor.
Released in May 2023 as part of the Barbie soundtrack, this song masterfully fuses disco and pop.
It sings of the strength to keep dancing even while carrying sadness, emphasizing the importance of self-expression and liberation.
Packed with the charm of the UK-born Dua Lipa, it’s perfect for when you want to lift your mood or need a boost of positive energy.
Highly recommended for fans of dance music.
Upbeat Western songs to get you hyped: recommended uptempo tracks (31–40)
MotivationNormani
A song released in August 2019 by Normani, a member of Fifth Harmony.
The music video, said to be inspired by tracks like Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love” and Britney Spears’s “.
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Baby One More Time,” is filled with the atmosphere of the late 1990s to early 2000s and is likely to feel nostalgic for many in that generation.
Die YoungKe$ha
This is a song by American singer-songwriter Kesha.
It captures an energetic feeling of partying with friends until dawn, with the message: “Let’s make the best memories, as if tonight were the last night of our lives!” Released in September 2012 and included on the album Warrior, the track peaked at No.
2 on the Billboard charts.
Its catchy melody and beat stuck in listeners’ heads and made it a favorite on club floors around the world.
It was also featured in the movie Neighbors, so many people will recognize it.
Give it a listen to boost your mood to the max—it might just blow all your daily worries away.
Breake Free (feat. Zedd)Ariana Grande
An electro-pop track with maxed-out energy.
It keeps soaring in the high register and is an absolute hype booster.
Ariana Grande’s smooth, lustrous, and sexy vocals are irresistibly charming.
It lifts the spirits and gives courage to both women and men.
Highly recommended if you want to get pumped up.
Don’t Start NowDua Lipa
This is a single released in 2019 by Dua Lipa, a hugely popular songstress in Japan as well.
It’s an upbeat disco tune with a funky groove that’ll get you dancing.
True to her style, the empowering lyrics portray a strong woman who bounces back after heartbreak, making it a sure-fire pick-me-up!
NobodyMartin Jensen, James Arthur
A song that gradually builds up—that’s “Nobody.” You can really feel the excitement rising as it goes, so it’s perfect even if you’re not into tracks that are just all about the groove.
This one isn’t just catchy, right? Doesn’t it feel like it lifts your energy toward the second half? Highly recommended for those who’ve grown tired of constant up-tempo beats and prefer to go at their own pace!