Great English-language songs recommended for women: world classics and popular hits

What you knowT.I.

What You Know

This song really feels like pure hip-hop.

I love the intro.

T.I.’s face and style are cool, and his deep voice is amazing—it makes my heart race.

Listening to that voice through earphones is just insane.

This is my favorite song among T.I.’s tracks.

I was shocked when T.I.

got arrested.

When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – When You’re Gone (Official Video)

Avril Lavigne has been turning out hits and enjoying huge popularity since she was very young.

She’s grown into an adult woman after experiencing marriage and divorce, but when it comes to her signature song, I think it’s this one.

She loves Japan and apparently often goes to Harajuku.

She’s also released a song called “Hello Kitty.”

Love The Way You AreEminem

Eminem – Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

While it seems that relatively aggressive hip-hop is Eminem’s specialty, this ballad he performed with Rihanna surely deserves to be called a masterpiece.

If you know about both Eminem’s and Rihanna’s past experiences with domestic violence, you can only call it a masterpiece.

In My Bag ft. GloRillaFLO

FLO, GloRilla – In My Bag ft. GloRilla (Official Video)

FLOW are a group shaking up the UK R&B scene.

Comprised of Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer, their album “Access All Areas” delivers self-affirming, success-proud tracks that hit you in the heart.

Blending powerful vocals with Gloria’s rap, the record embodies female independence and empowerment.

Winners of the Rising Star award at the 2023 BRITs and ranked No.

1 on the BBC’s Sound of 2023, this formidable trio have modernized the essence of ’90s R&B.

Its positive message and dynamic rhythms make it a perfect pick for anyone who values authenticity or is ready to take a bold new step.

DiamondsRihanna

Rihanna – Diamonds

Diamond is a famous song by Rihanna, often called a global songstress.

There was a time when you’d hear it everywhere you went in the city.

Considering the past incidents like the domestic violence case with Chris Brown, her continued success is truly heartening.

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.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

Taylor is hugely popular among Japanese women—not just for her songs, of course, but also for her beautiful face and stylish fashion sense that many admire.

This is one of her greatest hits among many.

It’s practically a must-sing karaoke song for girls who love Western pop!