Popular Birthday Songs: Western Music Artist Rankings [2026]

Happy BirthdayBusy Signal29rank/position

Busy Signal – Happy Birthday (AI Video)

A blessing-filled message song from Jamaican dancehall artist Busy Signal, released in January 2024 as an ode to life.

Set to a lively dancehall rhythm, it overflows with heartfelt congratulations for anyone celebrating a birthday—an outstanding track.

Skillfully weaving in Patwa (Jamaican Creole), it powerfully conveys the joys of life, the bonds with family and friends, and gratitude for good health.

As a fresh take on the traditional birthday song, it’s sure to elevate birthday parties and celebratory occasions alike.

Highly recommended for creating a warm, uplifting atmosphere on the special day of someone you love.

Safe And SoundCapital Cities30rank/position

Capital Cities – Safe And Sound

Capital Cities is an electro-pop rock duo from Los Angeles.

While they aren’t widely known in Japan, they’re very popular among fans of techno music.

Their track “Safe and Sound,” released in 2011, reached No.

8 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100.

It’s a love song, but the lyrics also make it a perfect fit for a birthday song! Be sure to check it out!

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IffyChris Brown31rank/position

Chris Brown – Iffy (Official Video)

Let me introduce a track by Chris Brown that makes your body move naturally to its bouncing beat.

Released in January 2022, it was later included as the lead single on the album “Breezy.” While rooted in R&B, it skillfully weaves in elements of trap and club music, creating a distinctive sound.

The lyrics, which depict a luxurious lifestyle and the thrill of a party, are perfect for glamorous celebrations.

It also quotes a phrase from 50 Cent’s classic “In Da Club,” adding to its credibility as a party anthem.

The song proved its strength in the club scene, hitting No.

1 on U.S.

rhythmic radio in April 2022.

It’s recommended for those who want to create a stylish, urban birthday party vibe or for any situation where you want to get the crowd dancing.

The Birthday SongCorrinne May32rank/position

The Birthday Song

“The Birthday Song,” included on the 2005 album “Safe in a Crazy World” by Corrinne May, a Singapore-born, Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter, is a heartwarming ballad that gently conveys warm affection to someone special on their birthday.

Her natural vocals and organic sound, infused with messages celebrating the joy of growing older and the journey so far, have a crystalline purity that feels cleansing just to listen to.

Consider gifting this song to celebrate the birthday of someone dear to you.

Birthday Song (Parisian Vision)DJ Snake33rank/position

DJ Snake – Birthday Song (Parisian Vision) (Original Mix) [House]

DJ Snake, born in Paris, France.

Coming from a country where techno and electronic music are among the world’s best-developed, his EDM is easy on the ears.

Listening to EDM for long stretches can be tiring, right? His “Birthday Song (Parisian Vision)” isn’t too quirky, so I recommend it.

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BirthdayDestiny’s Child34rank/position

Birthday

Destiny’s Child, the R&B group that took the world by storm from the late 1990s into the 2000s, is also known for having Beyoncé as a member and racked up numerous hits with their powerful vocals and gorgeous harmonies.

Their debut album, Destiny’s Child, was released in February 1998, and it includes the track Birthday.

It’s a laid-back, over-five-minute song characteristic of R&B at the time—a mid-tempo number featuring soothing group harmonies and call-and-response leads from the members.

Rather than a flashy party, it’s perfect for an intimate, romantic birthday—like spending the evening with candles lit and someone special.

How about playing it as background music on a night when you want to celebrate with a sophisticated mood?

BirthdayDisclosure, Kehlani, Syd35rank/position

Disclosure, Kehlani, Syd – Birthday

This gem of a love song, set to a sweet and wistful electro R&B vibe, captures the conflicted feeling of whether to reach out to an ex on their birthday.

Crafted by the acclaimed British electronic duo Disclosure, featuring American R&B singers Kehlani and Syd, the track appears on their August 2020 album Energy.

Its dreamy sound and the enchanting harmonies of Kehlani and Syd blend beautifully, gently wrapping the complex emotions one feels for someone special.

Different from the usual birthday party staples, it’s a mature portrayal of romantic feelings—recommended for anyone who’s been through heartbreak or finds themselves reflecting on a past love.

Its calm, mellow atmosphere also makes it perfect as quiet background music for a birthday night.