Western Music Artists Popular with Teens: Ranking [2026]
Japan’s music market is often said to be Galapagosized compared to other countries.
However, a certain number of Western songs do make it onto the charts.
This time, we’ll present a ranking of Western artists popular among trend-savvy teens.
So, what kind of results did we get?
Playlist
| Western Music Artists Popular with Teens: Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Popular songs with cute melodies |
| 2 | Shape of YouEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran gains popularity thanks to Chiemi Blouson. |
| 3 | CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake |  play_arrow | An up-tempo track by an American singer, ... |
| 4 | Live While We’re YoungOne Direction |  play_arrow | A teenage birthday. Since it’s a special occasion, while you’re still young… |
| 5 | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | The Grammy-winning song “Just The Way You Are” |
| 6 | BabyJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin Bieber's 'Baby' is a masterpiece. |
| 7 | All About That BassMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | A confidence-boosting song that suits a husky voice |
| 8 | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Savannah Takahashi’s hit song has an outstanding rhythm. |
| 9 | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A lively, pop-style love song |
| 10 | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | Adele’s hit song “Hello” is a heartrending ballad. |
| 11 | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A powerful song that lives for what matters |
| 12 | Hey JudeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles are popular across generations. |
| 13 | We Don’t Talk AnymoreCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | In an American pop singer’s love ballad… |
| 14 | BurnEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Luxurious musicality yet catchy… |
| 15 | Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones |  play_arrow | A superbly melancholic vibe that's downer and chill-out… |
| 16 | She Looks So Perfect5 Seconds of Summer |  play_arrow | 5SOS debut song, greatest hit |
| 17 | Cure For MeAURORA |  play_arrow | A song about the courage to stay true to yourself |
| 18 | No OneAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | Alicia Keys’s classic “No One” is popular. |
| 19 | Berbie GirlApua |  play_arrow | A catchy, easy-to-understand pop sound… |
| 20 | Into YouAriana Grande |  play_arrow | It gives off an urban rhythm-and-blues vibe... |
| 21 | Break FreeAriana Grande／Zedd |  play_arrow | Ariana Grande, who is extremely popular among young people around the world. … |
| 22 | Hey BrotherAvicii |  play_arrow | Rhythmic and enjoyable music |
| 23 | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | A classic hit by the globally popular Backstreet Boys |
| 24 | I Got YouBebe Rexha |  play_arrow | An English song that's easy to sing with a good rhythm |
| 25 | Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)Beyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s smash hit “Single Ladies” |
| 26 | Don’t Worry Be HappyBobby McFerrin |  play_arrow | A refined, gentle vocal approach and whistling… |
| 27 | Baby One More TimeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | Britney Spears' signature debut song |
| 28 | FeelsCalvin Harris |  play_arrow | The vibe of the PV is pure summer already, and watching it... |
| 29 | Boom ClapCharli XCX |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song, the feelings of a pure girl |
| 30 | With YouChris Brown |  play_arrow | This song is from a little while back, but Chr… |
| 31 | PromiseCiara |  play_arrow | A deep yet mainstream rhythm… |
| 32 | Rather Be ft. Jess GlynneClean Bandit |  play_arrow | A hit song that ranked 4th in 2014, singing about pure love. |
| 33 | YellowColdplay |  play_arrow | For a teen's birthday, Coldplay's first... |
| 34 | True ColorsCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | True Colors is a song that speaks to the heart. |
| 35 | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | The Titanic theme song is a moving masterpiece. |
| 36 | Cake By The OceanDNCE |  play_arrow | A vocal melody with a refreshing, exhilarating feel… |
| 37 | Get LuckyDaft Punk |  play_arrow | A disco-esque techno sound with cutting... |
| 38 | Bad DayDaniel Powter |  play_arrow | An inspiring, heartwarming piano ballad |
| 39 | Let It GoDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | “Let It Go” was really popular, but I haven’t actually watched it… |
| 40 | Hotline BlingDrake |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the sorrow and composure of parting |
| 41 | Rap GodEminem |  play_arrow | Hardcore rap style and heavy tra... |
| 42 | Going UnderEvanescence |  play_arrow | It sings about the suffering in romantic relationships… |
| 43 | FergaliciousFergie |  play_arrow | While featuring a girlish vocal style, it still… |
| 44 | Work from homeFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | Individual members boasting overwhelming vocal ability come together... |
| 45 | GoldenHUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast |  play_arrow | The K-pop group Huntrix’s smash hit song |
| 46 | Sign of the TimesHarry Styles |  play_arrow | A development that grows more grand as the song progresses... |
| 47 | Let It GoIdina Kim Mentzel |  play_arrow | The famous song “Let It Go” from Frozen is popular. |
| 48 | Fancy ft. Charli XCXIggy Azalea |  play_arrow | The girls’ song “Fancy” is Azalea’s hit song. |
| 49 | I’m YoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A captivating track with a soothing sound |
| 50 | On The Floor(feat Pitbull)Jennifer Lopez |  play_arrow | Let's have fun singing dance music |
| 51 | Price Tag ft. B.o.BJessie J |  play_arrow | The chorus goes “money, money, money,” but… uh… |
| 52 | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 53 | RoarKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A refreshing song celebrating self-reliance—a must-listen track. |
| 54 | California GurlsKaty Perry ft. Snoop Dogg |  play_arrow | Katy Perry has accused Lukasz “… |
| 55 | Tik TokKe$ha |  play_arrow | Catchy sound and a danceable tast… |
| 56 | Heaven SentKeyshia Cole |  play_arrow | A style built on powerful vocals... |
| 57 | Party Rock AnthemLMFAO |  play_arrow | An upbeat song—let’s sing, dance, and have fun! |
| 58 | Poker FaceLady Gaga |  play_arrow | An upper, uplifting sound and a dance-like style... |
| 59 | LoveLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | Even though it's my special birthday, I want to die young... |
| 60 | Bleed It OutLinkin Park |  play_arrow | Teenage birthday—at the exact moment the date changed, … |
| 61 | WingsLittle Mix |  play_arrow | Hit songs by Little Mix |
| 62 | RoyalsLorde |  play_arrow | Lorde won a Grammy Award. The album reached No. 1 in both the US and the UK. |
| 63 | The Show Goes OnLupe Fiasco |  play_arrow | Cool rap style and sophisticated urban... |
| 64 | RudeMAGIC |  play_arrow | A love song that expresses a strong determination to marry |
| 65 | Uptown FunkMark Ronson |  play_arrow | A dancer-like sound taste that feels new… |
| 66 | Party in the U.S.A.Miley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley’s signature song, with a charming laugh |
| 67 | Super BassNicki Minaj |  play_arrow | A girly song with a fun rap vibe |
| 68 | WonderwallOasis |  play_arrow | I had all sorts of plans, but a teen birthday... |
| 69 | drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | An emotional song that vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak. |
| 70 | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction (Wan Dairekushon) |  play_arrow | A moving piece featuring One Direction’s famous hit |
| 71 | Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A refreshing electropop track, music that makes your heart dance |
| 72 | So whatP!nk |  play_arrow | P!nk’s slightly husky voice and her bursting, energetic songs... |
| 73 | DecodeParamore |  play_arrow | Tra… used in the movie Twilight… |
| 74 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | Feeling happy with a familiar song |
| 75 | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | Rosé and Bruno Mars’s collaboration track is a big hit |
| 76 | Fight SongRachel Platten |  play_arrow | A love song that expresses a strong determination to marry |
| 77 | We Found Love ft. Calvin HarrisRihanna |  play_arrow | Even though it's my special birthday, I ended up getting my heart broken… |
| 78 | EspressoSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina Carpenter’s enchanting music |
| 79 | No Ordinary LoveSade |  play_arrow | With a mature, deep vocal sensibility and... |
| 80 | I’m Not The Only OneSam Smith |  play_arrow | The neo-soul vibe is strongly brought to the fore… |
| 81 | Love You Like A Love SongSelena Gomez & The Scene |  play_arrow | This one song: the best love song chosen by teens... |
| 82 | WolvesSelena Gomez, Marshmello |  play_arrow | Music with alluring electric sounds and a captivating chorus |
| 83 | Come & Get ItSerena Gomez |  play_arrow | A deep yet transparent sound ha… |
| 84 | Hips Don’t Lie ft. Wyclef JeanShakira |  play_arrow | Shakira’s enchanting song takes the world by storm |
| 85 | You’re Still The OneShania Twain |  play_arrow | Rising as a promising new vocalist, polished and refined… |
| 86 | StitchesShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Shawn Mendes’s poignant, heart-tugging song |
| 87 | ChandelierSia |  play_arrow | A stylish, sophisticated ballad vibe... |
| 88 | Welcome To My LifeSimple Plan |  play_arrow | Ah, life just isn’t going well, I feel… |
| 89 | Blank SpaceTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | American singer Taylor Swift… |
| 90 | I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | An artist adept at dancer-like tracks a… |
| 91 | CloserThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | The Chain, whose popularity is rapidly rising around the world... |
| 92 | Can’t Feel My FaceThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | A song that’s easy to sing and has many repeated phrases |
| 93 | Shut Up and DanceWalk the Moon |  play_arrow | Perfect for background music at a birthday party... |
| 94 | Sad SongWe The Kings |  play_arrow | After parting with someone important to me, I'm helpless in my grief... |
| 95 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Whitney Houston’s classic masterpiece, a moving vocal performance. |
| 96 | Pillow TalkZAYN |  play_arrow | A sexy song, easy to remember with short phrases |
| 97 | Never Forget YouZara Larsson, MNEK |  play_arrow | It isn’t widely known in Japan yet, but Su… |
| 98 | I Want You To KnowZedd Feat. Selena Gomez |  play_arrow | ZEDD, a leading EDM artist, tee... |
| 99 | StayZedd, Alessia Cara |  play_arrow | Among Zedd’s songs, one of the most well-known in Japan is... |
| 100 | All The Small Thingsblink-182 |  play_arrow | Blink is an American rock band… |