Hit Western songs from the 2010s. Recommended classics.
When you look back on the Western music scene of the 2010s, which hit songs come to mind?
It was an era when overwhelmingly popular pop stars rose to prominence—led by Lady Gaga—and while many timeless tracks by solo artists like Ed Sheeran and Adele, who conquered the world from the UK, were born, the 2010s also marked the time when hip-hop surpassed rock in sales.
With the advent of streaming, the way we access music changed dramatically, and genres diversified.
Let’s revisit the hit songs of the 2010s in this article!
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Get Lucky (ft. Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers)Daft Punk
This is a smash hit released in 2013 by Daft Punk, the French electronic music duo renowned worldwide.
Blending elements of disco and funk, the track features Pharrell Williams’s vocals and Nile Rodgers’s guitar, making it an uplifting dance number.
The song took 18 months to complete and was crafted as a tribute to the music of the 1970s.
Within just two months of its release, it sold over one million copies, reaching No.
1 in the UK and No.
2 in the US.
It also earned two awards at the 56th Grammy Awards and received high praise from critics.
It’s a perfect pick for summer parties or whenever you want to boost your mood.
HappyPharrell Williams
This is a funky, pop masterpiece by Pharrell Williams, released in 2013 and a global smash hit.
Created by the American artist for the soundtrack of the film Despicable Me 2, it was later included on his album Girl.
Beyond the song’s obvious appeal, its groundbreaking “world’s first 24-hour music video” also drew major attention.
Tribute videos featuring ordinary people dancing to the track began popping up across the globe, further fueling its success.
It’s the perfect song to lift your spirits.
What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber
Released in 2015, it became a worldwide smash hit.
A So Cool track featuring ticking clock hands and synth sounds.
The song expresses the feelings of a guy being led around by a girl whose words and actions he can’t understand.
The phrase “What Do You Mean?” is repeated many times, conveying just how troubled he is.
In Japan, it was also used in SoftBank’s “Declaration” commercial.
Breake Free（feat.Zedd）Ariana Grande
Tension at MAX! An electronic-style pop track.
It keeps soaring in the high register and is an absolute hype song.
Ariana Grande’s smooth, glossy, and sexy vocals are incredibly captivating.
It gives both girls and boys energy and courage.
Highly recommended if you want to get pumped up.
Can’t Feel My FaceThe Weeknd
This is one of The Weeknd’s signature songs, emerging from the alternative R&B scene and cementing him as a top Canadian star celebrated worldwide.
Released in August 2015, it features a poppy, catchy melody and sensuous vocals.
While it may sound like a love song at first, its lyrics cleverly use metaphors of love and drug dependence to create layered meaning.
It topped the Billboard charts and was a major catalyst for The Weeknd’s global breakthrough.
It’s also a popular dance track, perfect for getting the crowd going at parties and clubs.