Ranking of Western Music Artists Popular Among High School Girls [2026]

EmotionDestiny’s Child29rank/position

Destiny’s Child – Emotion (Official HD Video)

A love song by Destiny’s Child that stands out with overwhelming vocal performance and a polished soundtrack, yet remains a steady classic.

With its glamorous style and heartwarming vibe, it’s easy for high school girls to relate to and makes a great pick for karaoke.

Need to KnowDoja Cat30rank/position

Doja Cat – Need to Know (Official Video)

Doja Cat is a female rapper who keeps turning out hit songs with a sound that stays on trend.

Rather than hard-edged hip-hop, her style blends hip-hop into pop music, making her especially popular among teenagers.

Among her works, the one I’d recommend to high school students is Need to Know.

It’s a striking track featuring trap music with a strong cyberpunk vibe.

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IDGAFDua Lipa31rank/position

Dua Lipa – IDGAF (Official Music Video)

Dua Lipa, with her distinctive worldview and cool vocals, is hugely popular among young people.

“IDGAF” stands for “I Don’t Give A Fxxk!”—not exactly a polite phrase, but the song is a powerful, badass portrayal of choosing to end a relationship.

It’s a track you’ll want to sing with cool, punchy energy.

BurnEllie Goulding32rank/position

Ellie Goulding – Burn (Official Video)

A hit song by Ellie Goulding, a popular singer from the UK.

The beautiful light art from the final chorus of the music video is a sight to behold no matter how many times you watch it.

It’s also fun to sing the phrase “Burn,” which is the title of the song, together with friends.

RocketEn Vogue33rank/position

En Vogue – Rocket

A love song by En Vogue whose authentic rhythm and blues sound delivers a smooth, pleasing texture.

The melody line sits in a comfortable range that’s easy for high school girls to sing, making it a great choice for karaoke as well.

Fly Girl (ft. Missy Elliott)FLO34rank/position

FLO – Fly Girl (Official Video) ft. Missy Elliott

“Treasure yourself and live with confidence!” That’s the message packed into FLO and Missy Elliott’s collaboration.

With its powerful vocals, exhilarating sound, and memorable lyrics, it feels like your self-esteem rises just by listening.

Released in March 2023, the track broke into the UK Top 40, becoming FLO’s first charting single.

Sing it together at karaoke with someone you like, and you might rediscover each other’s charms.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to stop comparing yourself to others and keep polishing your true self.

Work from HomeFifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign35rank/position

Fifth Harmony – Work from Home (Official Video) ft. Ty Dolla $ign

With its chorus repeating often, this song sticks in your head even if you’ve only heard it in a shop.

The tempo is great and the sound is easy to listen to, so you can groove along and have fun.

It’s also from before Camila left, making it a valuable track for fans.