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

Love me like you doEllie Goulding78rank/position

Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do (Official Video)

This song is a quintessential example of the classical electropop that’s a current trend among female singers.

And it’s very British.

Its music video has been viewed 1.4 billion times.

It’s fun to compare British pop with American pop.

Let this song’s sense of scale set you thinking about the character and history of its homeland.

Not AfraidEminem79rank/position

Eminem – Not Afraid

This is a wake-up song by Eminem, an artist whose expressive hip-hop—powered by advanced rap skills—sparked a major global movement.

With flows that resonate deeply, it delivers a genuinely uplifting message to start your morning, making it a perfect track to listen to in September.

Work from Home ft. Ty Dolla $ignFifth Harmony80rank/position

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

The American five-member girl group Fifth Harmony took the global music scene by storm with this ultimate dance anthem.

A mid-tempo melody infused with breezy tropical house elements sets the stage for the group’s powerful vocals to soar.

Their sophisticated R&B-style singing is perfectly accented by rapper Ty Dolla $ign’s gritty feature.

Released in February 2016 as the lead single from the album “7/27,” it peaked at No.

4 on the Billboard chart and earned 5× Platinum certification in both the U.S.

and Canada.

Catchy and energetic, it’s an ideal BGM for group dance scenes.

Seamlessly blending a retro funk vibe with modern EDM sounds, this track is guaranteed to bring a vibrant flourish to school sports days and athletic festivals.

Life Is Good ft. DrakeFUTURE81rank/position

Future – Life Is Good (Official Music Video) ft. Drake

The hit song “Life Is Good ft.

Drake,” with Future featuring Drake.

Future is the one doing the featuring—kind of confusing, right? (lol) Future and Drake are rappers at the top of the American scene, and both are known for riding the latest trap-style tracks with ease.

“Life Is Good ft.

Drake” is also crafted into a highly addictive trap tune.

I recommend it to junior high school students, but please don’t look up the Japanese translation of the lyrics (lol).

It’s pretty explicit (lol).

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Ryo

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BelieverImagine Dragons82rank/position

Imagine Dragons – Believer (Official Music Video)

Imagine Dragons is a rock band with a modern, stylish vibe.

Their song “Believer” is an upbeat track that blends the best of rock and dance music.

Its danceable beat can seriously boost the energy, making it perfect for a school sports festival.

It might be ideal for gradually building excitement before competitions.

It seems versatile for various scenes, so be sure to check it out.

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Yuuki

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Mi GenteJ Balvin, Willy William83rank/position

J Balvin, Willy William – Mi Gente (Official Video)

This is a collaborative work by J Balvin from Colombia and Willy William from France, blending exhilarating dance beats with energetic rhythms.

Skillfully weaving in elements of moombahton, reggaeton, and dancehall, the track sparked a global sensation the moment it was released in June 2017.

It was also featured in the popular Just Dance video game series, and the music video achieved 400 million views just 47 days after its release—an all-time record.

With its powerful sound and catchy melody line, it’s an ideal choice to add flair to dance performances at school sports days and athletic festivals.

On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez84rank/position

Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull – On The Floor

An electro-house dance tune that paints a feverish night on the dance floor.

Born from a star-studded collaboration between American artist Jennifer Lopez and rapper Pitbull, this track brilliantly fuses Latin pop with club music.

Since its release in February 2011, it has topped the charts in more than 18 countries worldwide and achieved an astonishing 8.4 million downloads.

Also featured on the album LOVE?, the song captures the exhilaration of a party celebrating youth and freedom, infused with a universal message of connecting people around the world through dance.

Its refreshing energy makes it perfect as background music for cheer dance routines and school sports festivals, and it’s an ideal number to amp up glamorous events.