[University Students] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]
We’re excited to present the latest top 100 ranking of popular Western songs among college students, all in order of most plays! It’s a rock-solid list packed with mega-hits featured in TV shows and commercials.
The playlist is updated every week.
Playlist
| [University Students] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakira |  play_arrow | The official song of the Soccer World Cup, a masterpiece that thrilled the world |
| 2 | Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi |  play_arrow | The tasteful flamenco hit song “Despacito” |
| 3 | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | Avicii from Sweden, E... |
| 4 | We Will Rock YouQueen |  play_arrow | "We Will Rock You" is the will to win. |
| 5 | Love AgainDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Multiple Grammy Award winner with worldwide recognition… |
| 6 | DALLA DALLAITZY |  play_arrow | ITZY: The captivating musicality of their debut song |
| 7 | SacrificeBebe Rexha |  play_arrow | Bebe Rexha’s hit song “Sacrifice” |
| 8 | Kirby SmashFoxsky |  play_arrow | This artist is popular in the dubstep scene… |
| 9 | See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)Wiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | This song, themed around friendship and parting, carries a bittersw… |
| 10 | Shape of YouEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s signature song “Shape of You” |
| 11 | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson |  play_arrow | It features an energetic, danceable beat... |
| 12 | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | American pop rock band, OneRe… |
| 13 | SugerMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | When you’re in the mood to listen to something with a slightly more mature vibe… |
| 14 | Lean OnMajor Lazer |  play_arrow | Might end up getting cast in a Japanese mobile carrier commercial… |
| 15 | Shake It OffTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s hit song “Sh…” |
| 16 | Mi GenteJ Balvin, Willy William |  play_arrow | A refreshing dance beat and energetic rhyt... |
| 17 | CloserThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | The Chainsmokers, released in 2016, … |
| 18 | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | A song that conveys the despair of a heartbreak ballad through the artist’s vocal prowess. |
| 19 | Rockabye ft. Sean Paul & Anne-MarieClean Bandit |  play_arrow | A dance track that fuses electro and classical... |
| 20 | Work from Home ft. Ty Dolla $ignFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | Fifth Harmony’s smash hit |
| 21 | BelieverImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | Popular songs by Imagine Dragons |
| 22 | This Is What You Came For ft. RihannaCalvin Harris |  play_arrow | Calvi, a highly popular DJ in the electro scene… |
| 23 | On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez |  play_arrow | It depicted a feverish night on the dance floor… |
| 24 | All About That BassMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | 『All About That Bass… |
| 25 | AloneMarshmello |  play_arrow | My favorite artist. And a college student... |
| 26 | NumbLinkin Park |  play_arrow | A Western music artist who’s really been around forever. Name recognition… |
| 27 | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A song like a piano-and-vocal performance. But then again, it’s not exactly that... |
| 28 | Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO |  play_arrow | LMFAO are rappers and da... |
| 29 | That’s What I LikeBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Now the pop world’s revolutionary figure Br…, who has become hugely popular |
| 30 | Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay |  play_arrow | Popular DJ duo The Chainsmokers… |
| 31 | Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | This song by Ellie Goulding is featured in the film… |
| 32 | What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | A commercial featuring Suzu Hirose, Piko Taro, and others... |
| 33 | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | Expressing the exhilaration of a party and the sweet feelings of romance |
| 34 | Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | A top artist who ranks on the international music charts… |
| 35 | Kill This LoveBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | BLACKPINK is a group from the K-pop scene that... |
| 36 | ParadiseColdplay |  play_arrow | These days, in the CD sections of music shops... |
| 37 | CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Energize yourself with bright, rhythm-filled music. |
| 38 | SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello |  play_arrow | Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello a... |
| 39 | Boy With Luv feat. HalseyBTS |  play_arrow | BTS has been becoming popular as K-pop all around the world... |
| 40 | SwallaJason Derulo feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Ja… |
| 41 | AnimalsMartin Garrix |  play_arrow | This song is a Western-style track you might hear played at clubs and similar venues. |
| 42 | Say You Won’t Let GoJames Arthur |  play_arrow | Just listening to James Arthur makes me happ... |
| 43 | HaloBeyoncé |  play_arrow | The globally popular songstress Beyoncé's 2008... |
| 44 | Never Gonna Give You URick Astley |  play_arrow | Rick Astley's iconic 1980s hit |
| 45 | Hey Mama ft Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & AfrojackDavid Guetta |  play_arrow | An upbeat electro house track |
| 46 | It’s My LifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | A classic that sings of the courage to live true to oneself |
| 47 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | An exhilarating track that conveys happiness, a No. 1 hit in the U.S. |
| 48 | AS IF IT’S YOUR LASTBLACKPINK |  play_arrow | A supreme track packed with the diverse charms of K-pop |
| 49 | TQGKAROL G, Shakira |  play_arrow | The distinctive Spanish dance track “TQG” |
| 50 | Old Town Road ft. Billy Ray CyrusLil Nas X |  play_arrow | “Old To…” released in 2018 |
| 51 | Symphony feat. Zara LarssonClean Bandit |  play_arrow | From the hugely popular Clean Bandit comes a tearjerker... |
| 52 | I Feel It ComingThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring voice blended with a soothing rhythm... |
| 53 | bad guyBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | The much-talked-about rookie artist, Billie Eilish |
| 54 | Play HardDavid Guetta |  play_arrow | They’re an artist whose work seems likely to divide opinions, but… |
| 55 | Beat ItMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson’s classic song “Beat It” |
| 56 | We Found LoveRihanna |  play_arrow | This song that sounds bright is actually happy... |
| 57 | Back in BlackAC/DC |  play_arrow | A high-tone-voice, shout-style band, AC… |
| 58 | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley, a smash hit song about self-love |
| 59 | Eye Of The TigerSurvivor |  play_arrow | A famous song from Rocky III, a thrilling, heart-pounding classic! |
| 60 | Into YouAriana Grande |  play_arrow | American singer Ariana G... |
| 61 | CAN’T HOLD US FEAT. RAY DALTONMacklemore & Ryan Lewis |  play_arrow | An energetic song that pushes your dreams forward |
| 62 | Black MagicLittle Mix |  play_arrow | Litt… is a British girl group. |
| 63 | ButterBTS |  play_arrow | BTS’s exhilarating summer dance tune ignites massive excitement |
| 64 | STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | The Appeal and Popularity of the Global Hit Song “Stay” |
| 65 | 2002Anne-Marie |  play_arrow | Anne-Marie’s … released in 2018 |
| 66 | Blinding LightsThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | A futuristic-meets-retro R&B hit song |
| 67 | One Kiss (with Dua Lipa)Calvin Harris |  play_arrow | From the 2017 album release, the ’90s… |
| 68 | Firestone ft. Conrad SewellKygo |  play_arrow | It was a hot topic at the Rio Olympics too. Tropica... |
| 69 | The NightsAvicii |  play_arrow | An exhilarating track full of positive energy |
| 70 | Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sampled a surf rock track |
| 71 | Like I’m Gonna Lose You ft. John LegendMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter, Mega… |
| 72 | Finesse feat. Cardi B(Remix)Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | With refined musicality, it has earned high acclaim from around the world... |
| 73 | I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | A must-have classic at parties and events that... |
| 74 | GIRL LIKE MEBlack Eyed Peas, Shakira |  play_arrow | Popular artist from Colombia, Shaki… |
| 75 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | 70s Black music, disco… |
| 76 | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | The importance of keeping hope alive |
| 77 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | This song by Taylor, a global songstress, is tera... |
| 78 | YummyJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | The world-famous idol singer, Justin… |
| 79 | UnconditionallyKaty Perry |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter, Kate… |
| 80 | Don’t Start NowDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Dua Lipa released in 2019... |
| 81 | Sing Me To SleepAlan Walker |  play_arrow | Alan Walker. A melodic-style Western music ar... |
| 82 | We Were YoungAdele |  play_arrow | Crying to Adele’s smash-hit album 25… |
| 83 | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Along with an exhilarating pop-punk sound, it... |
| 84 | FANCYTwice |  play_arrow | Many middle and high school students like K-pop idols... |
| 85 | Fast Car ft. DakotaJonas Blue |  play_arrow | A globally popular figure based in London… |
| 86 | Bloody Mary (TikTok Remix)Lady Gaga |  play_arrow | Lady Gaga's 'Bloody Mary' Is Popular |
| 87 | No MoneyGalantis |  play_arrow | The Swedish electronic music... |
| 88 | Break My HeartDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Dua Lipa is a British singer-song... |
| 89 | Mask OffFUTURE |  play_arrow | American rapper Future... |
| 90 | I Don’t CareEd Sheeran & Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran and Justin Bi… |
| 91 | Mr. BrightsideThe Killers |  play_arrow | The Killers' classic youthful rock anthem |
| 92 | CHEER UPTwice |  play_arrow | The highest popularity among female K-pop artists… |
| 93 | One More TimeDaft Punk |  play_arrow | Daft Punk’s exhilarating dance track |
| 94 | Wavin’ FlagK’NAAN |  play_arrow | A powerful song that conveys hope and courage |
| 95 | Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major Lazer |  play_arrow | Fusing dancehall and reggae fusion… |
| 96 | StayZedd, Alessia Cara |  play_arrow | This song by the popular DJ Zedd is a bittersweet love so… |
| 97 | Die For You (Remix)The Weeknd & Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter who... |
| 98 | This GirlKungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners |  play_arrow | A wealthy man trying to buy love with gifts... |
| 99 | Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | Sing of the courage to overcome adversity with a powerful beat |
| 100 | All StarSmash Mouth |  play_arrow | Smash Mouth’s signature anthem |