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

FlowersMiley Cyrus76rank/position

Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video)

This song portrays a journey of self-discovery that begins at the end of a romance.

Miley Cyrus’s clear, luminous vocals gently embrace the process of moving on after heartbreak.

Released in January 2023 by the American artist, the track became a massive hit, reaching number one in 38 countries.

Its message about the importance of self-love is sure to resonate with women in their 20s who are struggling with love.

Listen to it at a girls’ night with friends, and it might become a moment to encourage one another.

It’s also popular at music festivals and clubs, so be sure to add it to your playlist.

Can’t Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton)Macklemore & Ryan Lewis77rank/position

MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS – CAN’T HOLD US FEAT. RAY DALTON (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

The hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, whose songs from an album released on their independent label became massive hits across the board and earned the No.

1 spot on the U.S.

year-end singles chart.

Their unique brand of hip-hop is expected to break new ground in the hip-hop scene going forward.

Sexy And I Know ItLMFAO78rank/position

LMFAO – Sexy and I Know It

This is a summer classic by LMFAO, featuring distinctive lo-fi vocals that strip away complexity with a party-like sound and catchy themes.

The danceable track is approachable for men in their twenties and, as a high-energy anthem, delivers the freshness of summer with a passionate touch.

…Baby One More TimeBritney Spears79rank/position

Britney Spears – …Baby One More Time (Official Video)

Britney Spears’s hit song “…Baby One More Time.” Compared to the other songs introduced here, this one is a bit more difficult, but if you’re confident in your lower range, you should be able to sing it with ease.

Genre-wise, it probably leans closest to R&B… Wait, isn’t R&B hard? If that’s what you’re thinking—don’t worry.

While this song features many R&B-style phrases, it doesn’t include any of the “runs” (vocal embellishments) commonly used in R&B! So it’s actually fairly easy to sing.

That said, the lyrics are sparse, which makes it harder to cover up mistakes.

If you still want a way to fudge it a bit, try incorporating edge voice—a technique where you slightly constrict your throat while singing.

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Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)Eurythmics80rank/position

Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart – Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (Official Video)

Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to sing a slick Western pop song? The thing is, there aren’t many like that out there.

This “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)” is one of the few cool Western songs that’s easy to sing.

You’ll notice when you hear the melody that the song is surprisingly simple.

It actually works even without much dynamics or vibrato.

Of course, using those techniques will make it sound way better.

The melody leans toward the lower register, but if it’s too low for you, just raise the key.

The overall range is narrow, so it’s relatively easy to sing.

As for the falsetto parts in the middle of the song, feel free to tweak and arrange them loosely to get by.

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