[20s] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]

Poker FaceLady Gaga51rank/position

Lady Gaga – Poker Face (Official Music Video)

Lady Gaga, a world-renowned singer who is also very well-known in Japan.

One of her signature songs is “Poker Face.” Since almost everyone has heard it, it’s easy to get the crowd going, and because it has many repeated parts, it’s easy to sing even if you’re not confident in English.

Bad Blood ft. Kendrick LamarTaylor Swift52rank/position

Taylor Swift – Bad Blood ft. Kendrick Lamar

Taylor Swift’s signature work, which powerfully sings of the complex emotions of betrayal and friendship, is a track that lets you fully savor the overwhelming expressive power of the American-born artist.

This song portrays the deep wounds caused by betrayal by a close friend, as well as the strong will to rise again in spite of it.

Through her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, it achieves an innovative sound where pop and hip-hop are beautifully fused.

Released as a single from the album 1989 in May 2015, it became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It is a must-listen for anyone who has been deeply hurt in their relationships or wants to keep moving forward in difficult times.

Timber feat. Ke$haPitbull53rank/position

Pitbull, Ke$ha – Timber (featuring Ke$ha – Official Video)

Pitbull, a rapper from Miami, USA.

Since he often collaborates with other artists, he can perform in a variety of genres.

As the king of party anthems, he has established unwavering popularity and status, and his track featuring Kesha is also a high-energy party tune.

Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars54rank/position

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile (Official Music Video)

The song “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.

Perhaps in line with the revival boom, this piece is crafted to evoke the neo-soul of the 1970s.

Since it falls under Black music genres, it might seem challenging, but because it doesn’t feature much of the technique known as “fake” in Western music—similar to the “kobushi” ornamentation in enka—the overall difficulty is relatively low.

If you can’t hit the falsetto in the chorus, try raising the key instead until you can produce a clear falsetto.

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FireworkKaty Perry55rank/position

Katy Perry – Firework (Official Music Video)

A dazzling summer classic by Katy Perry, where catchy vocals and a danceable track are perfectly matched, leaving a glamorous soundscape lingering in your ears.

It’s a cool, refreshing song that feels right at home thanks to her strong artist identity, widely recognized even among women in their twenties.