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Recommended Western karaoke songs for middle school students

Western music has a kind of coolness that Japanese music doesn’t have.

I think many middle schoolers like it, too.

This time, we’ve selected Western songs that are perfect for middle school students.

We focused on high-energy tracks, so they’ll hype you up even when you’re listening with friends.

There are many famous artists included, so even those not familiar with Western music can enjoy it with confidence.

Feel free to use this as BGM for a friend’s birthday party or for a school festival performance.

Karaoke Songs in Western Music Recommended for Middle Schoolers (41–50)

ABCThe Jackson 5

A famous song by the Jackson family, the super musical household.

It’s from when Michael Jackson was still elementary school age, so the pitch is very high and might be a bit difficult to sing for those going through voice changes.

It’s widely known—a lot of people have heard it at least once—and the pronunciation is clear, making it easy to sing.

Favorite SongToosii

Toosii – Favorite Song (Official Video)
Favorite SongToosii

Toosii is an American rapper who is also active as a singer.

His signature track “Favorite Song” went viral on TikTok and gained worldwide recognition.

Many middle schoolers may be familiar with this track, too.

The song’s appeal lies in its lyrics, which emphasize the message that it’s okay to be yourself with the person you like.

For sensitive student couples, there’s a lot they can relate to.

Ma Ya HiO-Zone

O-Zone ma ya hi (Dragostea Din Tei)
Ma Ya HiO-Zone

A song from Romania whose boom spread nationwide in Japan starting from 2channel.

Many people sang along to “Mai ya hi, mai ya hu” without understanding the meaning of the lyrics.

In particular, songs like this—fun but whose meaning isn’t clear—are extremely popular among middle schoolers.

99luft BaloonsNena

NENA | 99 Luftballons [1983] [Offizielles HD Musikvideo]
99luft BaloonsNena

A globally popular German pop song, which was rare for its time.

It’s a familiar tune in Japan as well, having been used as a TV show theme.

The lyrics are in German, making it quite difficult, but if a middle schooler can sing it, they’ll definitely look cool—a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.

The OneBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – The One (Official Video)
The OneBackstreet Boys

One of the signature songs by the popular idol group Backstreet Boys.

It’s cool even from an adult’s perspective, but its edgy, chuunibyo-tinged vibe especially appeals to middle schoolers of that generation.

Since most of the lyrics are clearly articulated, with some practice you can sing it stylishly and become a hit at karaoke.