Trending Western Music [August 2024]

HIGHJACKA$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky – HIGHJACK (Audio) ft. Jessica Pratt

In August 2024, American rapper A$AP Rocky released a track that showcases a new musical approach.

Featuring Jessica Pratt and Jon Batiste, the song stands out for its ethereal vocals and intricate organ samples.

The lyrics candidly address his status as a rapper, his responses to criticism, and the conflicts that come with success, highlighting his artistic evolution.

As a lead single from the album ‘Don’t Be Dumb,’ this release has garnered attention and is a must-listen for hip-hop fans.

MultiplyBecky Hill

Becky Hill – Multiply (Official Video)

Becky Hill is a female singer whose powerful vocals and distinctive musicality have captured global attention.

If you enjoy singing Western pop, you’ve probably admired that commanding voice at least once.

This track, which fully showcases her vocals, portrays the chaos of a late-night inner world.

Built around dance-pop, it sits at a danceable 128 BPM.

Released in May 2024, the song appears on her second album, “Believe Me Now?”, and it’s a huge hit on the dance floor.

It’s perfect for high-energy moments like clubs and parties.

On UpBig Sean

Big Sean – On Up

The new song by Detroit-born rapper Big Sean is a heartwarming piece themed around love and lessons for his son.

Showcasing his distinctive flow and lyrical prowess, the track touches on life’s challenges and social issues while expressing the pure feelings of a father.

Released in August 2024, the song is set to be included on his fifth studio album.

Since his debut in 2011, Big Sean has delivered a string of hits and won numerous awards, including MTV Video Music Awards.

It’s a recommended listen for anyone who resonates with lyrics about family and loved ones.

CHIHIROBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – CHIHIRO (Official Music Video)

American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish.

This track, included on her album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” released in May 2024, was inspired by Studio Ghibli’s film Spirited Away.

Its dreamy sound blends ambient and jazz elements, interwoven with Eilish’s signature whisper-like vocals.

The lyrics, themed around loss and growth, evoke the film’s protagonist, Chihiro.

Showcasing a new facet of Eilish’s musicality, this song is recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone who wants to feel a subtle groove within a quiet arrangement.

RootsCalum Scott

Calum Scott – Roots (Lyric Video)

Callum Scott, a singer-songwriter from the UK, has released a new pop track that evokes childhood and past experiences.

Marked by a sprightly rhythm and handclap-driven beats, the song centers on returning to one’s sense of identity.

Released in July 2024 and produced by The Six and Dino Medanhodzic, the track has been performed live for the first time at a music festival in Rio, where it drew an ecstatic response from the audience—even as Callum tours Asia and Europe on Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour.

It’s a recommended listen for those seeking a song that feels nostalgic yet forward-looking.

Guess featuring Billie EilishCharli XCX

Charli xcx – Guess featuring billie eilish (official video)

Charlie XCX, a British singer-songwriter known for her whispery vocal style, has gained popularity with a provocative new track featuring American artist Billie Eilish.

The song appears on the deluxe edition of her album Brat, released in August 2024.

Classified as hyperpop, the track stands out for its catchy hook and heavy bassline.

It’s an energetic number built for party scenes and dance floors, and its fashion-meets-music presentation has been generating buzz.

The two artists deliver bold, provocative lyrics that center on themes of sexuality and confidence.

LithoniaChildish Gambino

Childish Gambino – Lithonia (Official Music Video)

Childish Gambino, a multi-talented artist from the United States, is also active as an actor, and this work showcases his latest musical challenge.

Released in July 2024 as the lead single from the album “Bando Stone & The New World,” the track is titled after a city in his home state of Georgia.

Blending elements of hip-hop and R&B, it features lyrics with a strong social message.

It’s a song that captures the evolution of Grammy-winning Gambino’s musical style.