Up-tempo Western music. A song with a good tempo.

BMFSZA

SZA – BMF (Official Audio)

American singer-songwriter SZA delivers a sultry track that blends bossa nova rhythms with contemporary R&B.

The lyrics, which vividly portray a woman surrendering to desire and being drawn to the allure of a younger man, leave a strong impression.

Released in December 2024 as part of the album “SOS Deluxe: LANA,” the song reached No.

29 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Quoting the jazz classic “The Girl from Ipanema,” it offers musical depth while capturing, with a pleasant sense of weightlessness, those moments when one is swept up by irresistible waves of emotion.

It’s a perfect pick when you want to refresh your mood or relax.

TornAva Max

Ava Max – Torn [Official Music Video]

This is Ava Max’s “Torn,” by the singer-songwriter whose signature track “Sweet but Psycho” became a worldwide hit.

Her powerful vocals and singing ability have even led some to call her the next Lady Gaga.

While the song incorporates trendy sounds, its arrangement also carries a touch of nostalgia that showcases her great taste.

We can’t take our eyes off the next-generation diva, Ava Max!

SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire

Earth, Wind & Fire – September (Official HD Video)

It’s a song well-known in Japan from dramas and commercials.

While it was only a modest hit on the U.

S.

and U.

K.

charts, it’s particularly popular in Japan, and interestingly, it has even been used as the walk-up theme song for Yomiuri Giants baseball player Shinnosuke Abe when he steps into the batter’s box.

Old Thing BackMatoma & The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Ja Rule and Ralph Tresvant

Matoma & The Notorious B.I.G. – Old Thing Back (feat. Ja Rule and Ralph Tresvant)

A club remix version of the track “Want That Old Thing Back,” originally released in 2007 by The Notorious B.

I.

G.

It was released as a digital download in 2015 by Norwegian DJ Matoma and became a hit in the United States, New Zealand, and various European countries.

HappyPharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams – Happy (Official Music Video)

This track is characterized by its brisk tempo and a buoyant, hot-air-balloon-like floatiness.

Created by American artist Pharrell Williams for the animated film Despicable Me 2, it was released in November 2013.

The exhilaration of the protagonist falling in love is expressed through a lively rhythm that fuses neo-soul and funk, and the melody conveys a bright, upbeat feeling.

The song became a worldwide smash hit, spending 10 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.

S.

Billboard charts.

Conveying the strength to overcome any hardship and the universal value of happiness, it’s a perfect pick for your morning commute or whenever you want to refresh your mood.

RATATASkrillex, Missy Elliott, & Mr. Oizo

Skrillex, Missy Elliott, & Mr. Oizo – RATATA [Official Visualizer]

Here’s an intense track packed with rapid-fire development and energetic sound! It’s a collaboration between Skrillex, Missy Elliott, and Mr.

Oizo.

The vivid beat fuses EDM and hip-hop, with the meticulous production of America’s Skrillex and the experimental sound of France’s Mr.

Oizo blending perfectly, while Missy Elliott’s powerful rap injects even more energy.

Released in February 2023 as part of the album “QUEST FOR FIRE,” it quickly captured the hearts of the club scene and dance music fans.

It’s a perfect pick when you want to move on the dance floor or need an energy boost.

It’s ok I’m okTate McRae

Tate McRae – It’s ok I’m ok (Official Video)

This poppy, catchy dance number comes from Canadian artist Tate McRae.

Born from the experience of heartbreak and carrying a message of reclaiming self-worth, the track blends an upbeat rhythm with powerful vocals to great effect.

As a standout song from her September 2024 album “Think Later,” it achieved remarkable success, including a Top 20 placement on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100.

True to Tate McRae’s background as a dancer, the stunning choreography is also a highlight.

Her determination to move forward despite struggles and heartache resonates deeply.

Give it a listen whenever you need encouragement or a boost of energy.