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

Favorite SongToosii71rank/position

Toosii – Favorite Song (Official Video)

A popular song by Toosii that expresses the feeling of being in love in a refreshing way.

Its beautiful piano lines and melodic rap are pleasing and linger in your ears.

Released in February 2023, it immediately became a hot topic on social media and broke into the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

It’s a track that feels even more sentimental when you listen to it while thinking of someone you like.

The lyrics are full of relatable points that are perfect for middle school students as well.

Why not take your time listening, savoring the beauty of the wording and the melody?

PILLOWTALKZAYN72rank/position

ZAYN – PILLOWTALK (Official Video)

This is ZAYN’s first single after leaving One Direction.

As the title suggests, it has a sensual finish, and the lyrics and arrangement, which pull you deep into its world, are addictive.

Since then, Zayn seems to have been busy, even collaborating with his former bandmate Harry’s ex-girlfriend, but imagining that relationship dynamic is enough to make you feel depressed.

Kill This LoveBLACKPINK73rank/position

BLACKPINK – ‘Kill This Love’ M/V

BLACKPINK has become popular worldwide as an idol group originating from K-pop.

“Kill This Love” is one of their signature songs.

Many middle and high school students who like K-pop may be familiar with it.

With its cool, dark-themed dance music style, it’s recommended as background music for dance performances or as an entrance song.

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Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)Beyoncé74rank/position

Beyoncé – Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) (Video Version)

It starts off right away with the chorus, making it a perfect song for the morning.

It’s an alarm song that people of all ages, from children to adults, can relate to.

This Is What You Came For ft. RihannaCalvin Harris75rank/position

Calvin Harris, Rihanna – This Is What You Came For (Official Video)

This is their first song together since “We Found Love,” a massive hit by the hugely popular electronic DJ Calvin Harris and the incomparable songstress Rihanna—and this one was a big hit too.

By the way, rumor has it the song was written by Calvin Harris’s ex, Taylor Swift… or maybe not.

It’s a track with a little bit of lore behind it.

We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth76rank/position

Charlie Puth – We Don’t Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez) [Official Video]

This signature track, a collaboration with Selena Gomez, is a slow yet rhythmically engaging song that makes the most of his strengths.

A singer-songwriter drawing attention with a beautiful voice is sure to grow even more popular.

It’s perfect for a relaxed wake-up, so I highly recommend giving it a listen.

Rockabye ft. Sean Paul & Anne-MarieClean Bandit77rank/position

Clean Bandit – Rockabye (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie) [Official Video]

Clean Bandit, renowned for their dance music that fuses electronic and classical elements.

“Rockabye” is a hit song that topped the charts in many countries through a collaboration between Clean Bandit, singer-songwriter Anne-Marie—known for her versatile vocal timbre and compelling balance of power—and rapper Sean Paul.

It’s a wonderful track that empathizes with the efforts and challenges of a single mother striving for her child.

Since it focuses on a parent and child, it could be great for use in a parent-child duo performance, like a three-legged race!