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

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Vanilla Ice – Ice Ice Baby (Official Music Video)

Vanilla Ice was one of the best-selling rappers of the ’90s.

He broke through by turning Hip Hop—then dominated by slang-heavy and explicit lyrics—into something poppy and accessible to the mainstream.

He’s also known as a pioneering white rapper.

His big break came with 1990’s “Ice Ice Baby.” The “Ice Ice” in the title doesn’t refer to Vanilla Ice himself; it means “super cool.” It’s an irresistibly upbeat track, perfect for a drive.

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Will Smith – Men In Black (Official Video)

A track that marked Will Smith’s solo debut.

Released in June 1997 as the theme song for the film Men in Black, it shot to the top of charts worldwide.

The lyrics, which depict the exploits of agents in a secret organization that protects Earth, faithfully reflect the movie’s world.

Encounters with aliens, black suits, and the memory-erasing device—key elements from the film—are woven throughout.

Will Smith’s charismatic rap and the catchy melody create a refreshing vibe that blows away the summer heat.

It’s a must-listen not only for movie fans but also for anyone with a soft spot for ’90s music.

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Wiz Khalifa – Roll Up [Official Music Video]

It has a light, reggae-tinged hip-hop vibe.

Among today’s youth, lighter, stylish hip-hop is more popular than heavier hip-hop.

The breezy sound is pleasant to listen to and never gets old.

Of course, it’s also perfect as summer music.

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XXXTENTACION – MOONLIGHT (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

A track by XXXTENTACION with a title that perfectly fits—Moonlight—featuring a pleasantly mysterious sound, released three months before he was shot.

The lyrics sing of a woman’s beauty in harmony with the moonlight, and, true to Tentacion’s style, it’s a short song.

Yet it feels as if we glimpse his loneliness and vulnerable side, making it a fleeting, sorrowful piece.

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ZAYN – Let Me (Official Video)

It’s a song released by Zayn in 2018.

Zayn’s smooth vocals and sweet lyrics are striking, resulting in a mature and romantic track.

Just like the lyrics, how about inviting someone you want to promise a future with to watch fireworks this summer and sharing your feelings?