[Middle School Students] Karaoke Popularity Rankings by Generation [2026]

STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber11rank/position

The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY (Official Video)

From the late 2010s into the 2020s, the genre of synth-pop experienced a worldwide boom.

Among the biggest hits was “STAY,” a collaboration between Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI, a hugely popular rapper from Australia.

The track blends a modern melody with a synth-pop sound that evokes the vibe of the 1980s.

While the rap parts may feel challenging, Justin Bieber’s verse is relatively easy to sing even for those who can’t hit very high notes, making it a good recommendation for junior high school students going through voice changes.

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Ryo

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As It WasHarry Styles12rank/position

Harry Styles – As It Was (Official Video)

Harry Styles, a member of One Direction.

Since One Direction went on hiatus, he has been active as a solo artist, and because he’s released a string of hit songs, I’m sure even middle schoolers know him.

Among Harry Styles’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is As It Was.

It’s a song based on synth-pop that sells itself more on the overall package than on the vocal line.

Because of that, it doesn’t require special vocal prowess, and if you can sing reasonably high, matching the pitch should be easy.

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Ryo

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Hide-and-seekYuuri13rank/position

Yuuri “Kakurenbo” Official Music Video

Contrary to what you might expect, Kakurenbo actually has a fairly narrow vocal range; it’s sung gently between E3 and F#4.

It’s popular across generations, and many of my students chose to sing it! Since it’s a song where it’s easy to add dynamics, it should be relatively straightforward to pick up extra points for expressiveness.

In the A verse, keep the volume restrained and gentle; in the B verse, some higher notes appear, so focus on the rhythm and make sure to hit the pitch bar accurately.

The C section in the latter half is where the most emotion comes through, so it’s okay to sing with more volume than you think.

A surprisingly tricky part is the quiet section of the final chorus.

After the big build-up in the C section, the chorus enters with restrained emotion, so if you reset your feelings right before the chorus and create a clear break, you’ll be able to sing more calmly and stay on pitch more easily.

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Kubota Mami

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Spring Dayaimyon14rank/position

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A touching song by Aimyon filled with family love.

As the theme song for a Crayon Shin-chan film, it portrays the beginning of the Nohara family.

It gently sings about the instability and hope of lovers—likened to winter trees and cats—as well as vows for the future.

Released in September 2020, the song is written from the perspective of Shinnosuke’s parents and mentions specific places like Kita-Senju Station and Kasukabe Station.

With its friendly melody and easy-to-sing vocal range, it’s perfect for enjoying at karaoke with family and friends.

The tempo is moderate, making it a great choice even for first-time mic holders.

Why not enjoy a fun karaoke time while feeling the bonds of family and the happiness of everyday life?

Rain MaidenRaon15rank/position

Raon 라온 | 'Rain Maiden (Ameotome)' M/V

Raon is a YouTuber and lyricist from South Korea.

She sings Japanese songs so well that it’s hard to believe she’s from another country.

The reason, it seems, is that she watched Japanese anime from a young age.

This song, which has a slightly eerie image and tells of a rain maiden betrayed by her lover, features lots of melodic repetition, making it easy to learn.

To score high, it’s important to lock into the rhythm precisely.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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