Most Popular Western Music Artists Among Elementary School Students [2026]

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Justin Bieber – Baby ft. Ludacris

Compared to Japanese music, Western music inevitably tends to be more challenging.

So this time, I focused on the vocal qualities of elementary school children and selected a song accordingly.

That song is “Baby ft.

Ludacris.” It’s the work that propelled the global idol singer Justin Bieber to worldwide fame.

Since it’s from before Justin Bieber’s voice changed, it’s a perfect match for elementary schoolers.

It’s an R&B-style track, but among R&B songs, the techniques like melisma (vocal runs) are on the easier side, so be sure to check it out.

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Ryo

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Taylor Swift – Shake It Off

Taylor Swift, who is especially popular among young people around the world, released the single “Shake It Off” in 2014.

It reached No.

1 on the charts in the United States, Canada, and Australia, and ranked No.

4 on Japan’s Billboard composite chart.

Many people may have heard it, as it was used for the performance by the main pig characters, Gunter and Rosita, in the 2016 animated musical film Sing.

The lyrics, which portray a forward-looking girl who doesn’t dwell on the past, are also adorable—be sure to check out the Japanese translation!

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Hamada Takuya

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AJR – World’s Smallest Violin (Official Video)

AJR’s song “World’s Smallest Violin” is a work that portrays the difficulty of getting others to understand your troubles.

The message embedded in the track is the conflict of feeling that one’s personal problems seem trivial when compared to someone else’s bigger issues.

The protagonist’s inner life is candidly revealed, touching on a grandfather’s wartime experiences and friendships.

While emphasizing the need for emotional expression, it also highlights society’s tendency to dismiss emotions.

It’s a track that strongly reflects the musical identity of AJR, an American indie pop band.

Released on the 2021 album OK ORCHESTRA, it became a viral hit on social media.

It has also racked up views in YouTube Shorts and is hugely popular even among elementary school students.

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Zootopia Theme Song 'Try Everything' – Shakira <Japanese Subtitles>

Shakira’s song “Try Everything,” used in the Disney film Zootopia.

In the animal-inhabited kingdom of Zootopia, a small rabbit girl pursues her dream of becoming a police officer, overcoming setbacks again and again.

This song perfectly matches that story, giving listeners the courage to take on challenges.

It’s a track with a four-on-the-floor dance beat and catchy lyrics, and even in the Japanese version there are memorable phrases.

I think it’s wonderful if you listen with the curiosity of wondering, “What does that phrase sound like in English?”

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Murakami Shinpei

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ABBA – Take A Chance On Me (Official Music Video)

It’s a song characterized by its upbeat sound and catchy melody line.

It’s quite an old track, but it still gets you moving even today.

It used to be played constantly on TV for a while, but lately there are far fewer chances to hear it.

Starting right off with the chorus would be shocking for elementary school kids.

It’s a wonderful song that makes you feel the importance of passing down old music through the generations.