Western music singers and artists you want to listen to in summer: Ranking [2026]

Angel ft. RayvonShaggy85rank/position

Shaggy – Angel ft. Rayvon

A song that made the name of Shaggy, a reggae musician representing Jamaica, resound around the world.

Released in the early 2000s, this work is a superb summer tune born from a fusion of reggae and pop.

Its warm message of gratitude to a loved one resonates with listeners’ hearts.

Released as a single from the album “Hot Shot” in January 2001, it topped charts around the world and sparked a huge response, earning platinum certifications in multiple countries.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to on hot summer nights with a partner or someone special.

Why not convey your feelings to the one you love, carried on its comfortable melody?

Englishman In New YorkSting86rank/position

Sting – Englishman In New York

A song that sings about the heart of a British person living in New York.

The lyrics are striking in their pride as a gentleman and their spirit as a foreigner living in a foreign land.

It might be nice to listen to it when you go abroad, such as during summer vacation.

It was used as the theme song for the 1988 film Stars and Bars, which is about a British person getting a job in America.

HÃY TRAO CHO ANH ft. Snoop DoggSƠN TÙNG M-TP87rank/position

SƠN TÙNG M-TP | HÃY TRAO CHO ANH ft. Snoop Dogg | Official MV

This is “HÃY TRAO CHO ANH,” a collaboration between Vietnam’s rapidly rising singer SƠN TÙNG M-TP and Snoop Dogg.

You don’t hear Vietnamese songs very often, do you? Its mysterious, ethnic vibe is a perfect match for the summer heat, don’t you think? Add it to your playlist and it’s sure to be a great conversation starter!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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The Bangles – Eternal Flame (Official Video)

The Bangles are an American all-female rock band.

Their signature song “Eternal Flame” is beloved in Japan as a wedding standard and as a TV drama theme.

Since its Japanese title is rendered as “Mune Ippai no Ai” (A Heart Full of Love), some of you may know it by that name.

Although fireworks don’t appear in the song’s lyrics, they are used strikingly in the music video.

The choice to feature fireworks—something that flare up and vanish—in the MV for “Eternal Flame,” which means a flame that burns forever, seems to carry a profound message.

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yamamoto

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THE CARTERS – APESHIT (Official Video)

A track released by the couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z under the name THE CARTERS.

The music video, filmed with the Louvre Museum reserved exclusively for them, created a buzz.

With stunning performances set before world-famous artworks like the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Mona Lisa, and smooth choreography that ties into the title “APES,” it offers a sumptuous six-minute experience.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Call You MineThe Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha90rank/position

The Chainsmokers – Call You Mine (Official Video) ft. Bebe Rexha

It’s a track with a sparkling tone that will color your summer in a dreamy way.

The Chainsmokers teamed up with American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha.

Summer is full of events like swimming at the beach and fireworks festivals, right? This song will surely turn those memories you’ll want to cherish for years to come into something unforgettable!

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Yoimachi Jēn

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JuicyThe Notorious B.I.G.91rank/position

The Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy (Official Video) [4K]

This work is known as one of The Notorious B.I.G.’s signature songs.

Autobiographical in nature, it traces his path from a poor childhood to success in the music industry, and it’s crafted to be incredibly catchy.

Released in 1994 as the first single from his debut album Ready to Die, it climbed high on the Billboard charts.

Widely regarded by many media outlets and music critics as one of the most important songs in hip-hop history, it’s also a popular BBQ anthem overseas—highly recommended for summer outings.