[20s] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation]
We’re excited to present the latest top 100 ranking of Western music for people in their 20s, listed in order of most views! For those in their 20s, listening habits tend to polarize—some listen to Western music a lot, while others hardly at all.
This ranking aims to highlight recent trends for frequent listeners and offer new discoveries for those who don’t usually listen.
The playlist is updated weekly.
Playlist
| [20s] Popular Western Music Rankings [By Generation] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Carly Rae Jepsen's smash-hit pop song |
| 2 | Shape of youEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s love song |
| 3 | Shake It OffTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Introduction to Taylor Swift's signature songs |
| 4 | BurnEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Ellie Goulding’s sad yet uplifting song |
| 5 | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | One Direction’s coming-of-age song |
| 6 | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Savannah Takahashi’s hit song has an outstanding rhythm. |
| 7 | CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!Justin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Justin Timberlake is famous for his hype/party songs. |
| 8 | Lush LifeZara Larsson |  play_arrow | This song is a source of support for my heart in tough times. |
| 9 | Tik TokKe$ha |  play_arrow | Kesha’s debut single becomes a global hit |
| 10 | PerfectEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A singer who is hugely popular in English-speaking countries and in Japan as well… |
| 11 | HelloAdele |  play_arrow | I can sing Taka’s songs comfortably in the high notes. |
| 12 | A Thousand YearsChristina Perri |  play_arrow | Christina Perri’s classic that depicts eternal love |
| 13 | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A piano ballad that John Legend composed for his wife |
| 14 | 24K MagicBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A dance track by Bruno Mars bursting with a party vibe |
| 15 | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s captivating music |
| 16 | Somewhere I BelongLinkin Park |  play_arrow | In my twenties, thinking about changing jobs and getting married… |
| 17 | All About That BassMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | A confidence-boosting song that suits a husky voice |
| 18 | See You Again (ft. Charlie Puth)Wiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | Charlie Puth's memorial song |
| 19 | Uptown Funk (ft. Bruno Mars)Mark Ronson |  play_arrow | A smash hit that revived 80s funk |
| 20 | Waka WakaShakira |  play_arrow | While the reggae sound seeps through, it's smoo— |
| 21 | Counting StarsOneRepublic |  play_arrow | Songs that cheer you up when you're feeling down |
| 22 | Dark Horse ft. Juicy JKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s Captivating Worldview-Themed Song |
| 23 | SorryJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Beaver's apology song becomes a global hit |
| 24 | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Perfect for the wedding recessional scene where you vow eternal love... |
| 25 | Lean On (feat. MØ)Major Lazer & DJ Snake |  play_arrow | A famous piece of music that was a huge hit in clubs |
| 26 | Let It GoIdina Menzel |  play_arrow | The moving masterpiece “Let It Go” that gives self-liberation and courage |
| 27 | The Lazy SongBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Though its style is rude and laid-back, it still has a ceremoni— |
| 28 | Love The Way You Lie ft. RihannaEminem |  play_arrow | The back-and-forth between Eminem and Rihanna is so cool… |
| 29 | Work from HomeFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | Fifth Harmony’s signature songs |
| 30 | ChandelierSia |  play_arrow | Sia's lyrics are moving and resonate with the heart. |
| 31 | NumbLinkin Park |  play_arrow | The guitar’s sound leaves a vivid impression... |
| 32 | Take A BowRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna's songs are surprisingly easy to sing. |
| 33 | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | Avicii’s 2013 hit song |
| 34 | Side To Side ft. Nicki MinajAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A song with a cute dance in Ariana’s music video |
| 35 | November RainGuns N’ Roses |  play_arrow | Known by the nickname “Guns,” they even have fans in Japan… |
| 36 | Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | The movie “Fifty Shades Of G… |
| 37 | Dusk Till DawnZAYN ft. Sia |  play_arrow | With a former member of One Direction... |
| 38 | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | Korea, hit songs by famous American artists |
| 39 | What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin’s songs have captivating lyrics and musicality. |
| 40 | Don’t Let Me DownThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | I like the hype songs by The Chainsmokers |
| 41 | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s classic that gently sings of love |
| 42 | BangBangJessie J ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj |  play_arrow | Hype song of the Filipino sisters |
| 43 | Bad RomanceLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Lady Gaga’s popular songs: pronunciation is the key singing point |
| 44 | ust Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nk |  play_arrow | She could be described as a cool, aspirational woman—P… |
| 45 | THRIFT SHOP FEAT. WANZMacklemore & Ryan Lewis |  play_arrow | Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s 2012… |
| 46 | Say You Won’t Let GoJames Arthur |  play_arrow | James Arthur's love ballad |
| 47 | Love YourselfJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Grew from YouTube into a global star |
| 48 | I’m Not the Only OneSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith, Grammy Award-winning singer |
| 49 | You Belong With MeTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift's country songs are easy to sing. |
| 50 | Hey Mama feat. Nicki Minaj & AfrojackDavid Guetta |  play_arrow | DJ and producer, global success |
| 51 | Poker FaceLady Gaga |  play_arrow | Lady Gaga’s signature song “Poker Face” |
| 52 | Bad Blood ft. Kendrick LamarTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A song of Taylor Swift’s betrayal and comeback |
| 53 | Timber feat. Ke$haPitbull |  play_arrow | Pitbull, the king of party music across multiple genres |
| 54 | Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | 70s-style song by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars |
| 55 | FireworkKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A catchy vocal with a danceable track... |
| 56 | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars has had numerous hit songs and... |
| 57 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | Pharrell Williams's smash hit song |
| 58 | Work feat. DrakeRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna became a global star through her collaboration with Drake. |
| 59 | AloneAlan Walker |  play_arrow | I like Alan Walker’s songs and their tempo. |
| 60 | Problem ft. Iggy AzaleaAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana Grande’s 2014 release… |
| 61 | I Feel It ComingThe Weeknd ft. Daft Punk |  play_arrow | The Weeknd and Daft Punk collaboration |
| 62 | Hot N ColdKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Recommended love songs by Katy Perry |
| 63 | bad guyBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Billie Eilish’s signature song “bad guy” |
| 64 | Waiting For LoveAvicii |  play_arrow | Avicii's moving song, perfect for a drive |
| 65 | Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, NayerPitbull |  play_arrow | A birthday in your twenties—milestones don’t matter... |
| 66 | Wild ThoughtsDJ Khaled ft. Rihanna, Bryson Tiller |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by DJ Khaled and Rianna |
| 67 | We Are Young (ft. Janelle Monáe)Fun |  play_arrow | A chart-topping U.S. hit that captures the essence of youth |
| 68 | PILLOWTALKZAYN |  play_arrow | Leaves One Direction, hits No. 1 in the U.S. as a solo artist |
| 69 | Break Free (ft. Zedd)Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | A summer smash hit where Ariana teamed up with Zedd |
| 70 | Fancy ft. Charli XCXIggy Azalea |  play_arrow | Australian-born female rapper, Iggy... |
| 71 | Beauty And A BeatJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin and Nicki’s collab track is lavish and fun. |
| 72 | Yeah!Usher |  play_arrow | Catchy synth sounds and expansive, soaring vocals… |
| 73 | The FoxYlvis |  play_arrow | A fun song for learning animal names |
| 74 | We Found Love (ft. Calvin Harris)Rihanna |  play_arrow | A famous song themed around the love of Rihanna and Calvin Harris |
| 75 | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | A moving song about learning self-love from heartbreak |
| 76 | Can’t Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton)Macklemore & Ryan Lewis |  play_arrow | Macklemore & Ryan rise as new stars in the hip-hop scene |
| 77 | Sexy And I Know ItLMFAO |  play_arrow | Party-like sound and catchy te... |
| 78 | …Baby One More TimeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | Britney Spears’s classic songs are suited for people who are good at low notes. |
| 79 | Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)Eurythmics |  play_arrow | Cool Western song 'Sweet Dreams' |
| 80 | Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley dazzles with a party tune |
| 81 | Locked AwayR. City ft. Adam Levine |  play_arrow | Rock City and Planet… |
| 82 | ThrillerMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Speaking of autumn, it’s Halloween!! Hallo— |
| 83 | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | Fully indulging in the allure of the dance floor with ABBA... |
| 84 | Wide AwakeKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Catchy vocal work and poppy ar... |
| 85 | Price Tag ft. B.o.BJessie J |  play_arrow | It’s got hip-hop elements with a laid-back groove... |
| 86 | Blurred LinesRobin Thicke |  play_arrow | The power of danceable vocal work and the track... |
| 87 | PayphoneMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | If I get to know women in their 20s to 30s from Europe or the U.S.... |
| 88 | Crazy In Love ft. JAY ZBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s debut solo track, a passionate love song |
| 89 | Ain’t Your MamaJennifer Lopez |  play_arrow | Analysis of Jennifer Lopez's new song |
| 90 | I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | Four-on-the-floor electronic dance music and... |
| 91 | She Will Be LovedMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song by Maroon 5 |
| 92 | SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | Recent songs are good too, but if anything, the old ones… |
| 93 | I Need Your LoveCalvin Harris |  play_arrow | The flashiness and outstanding ... that defined an era of electro |
| 94 | ComplicatedAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s debut song speaks her mind |
| 95 | Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina AguileraMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Christina Aguilera’s smash hit song |
| 96 | One ThingOne Direction |  play_arrow | A woman in a jacket in autumnal London... |
| 97 | All I Want for Christmas Is YouMerry Christmas |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's Christmas songs are on the difficult side |
| 98 | The GreatestSia |  play_arrow | A powerful song about persevering without giving up |
| 99 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A Taylor Swift love song. Characterized by witty rhymes and spoken sections. |
| 100 | Rather BeClean Bandit |  play_arrow | A Japanese-style music video I like that features Kyoto |