Fun Foreign Music Songs Ranking [2026]
I’ve put together a collection of upbeat Western songs with a vibe you don’t usually find in Japanese music.
The selection mainly features tracks that have been popular on YouTube so far.
It’s updated every month, so check back from time to time.
It’s sure to get you hyped, no doubt about it.
Playlist
| Fun Foreign Music Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | Has produced many hit tunes for the world... |
| 2 | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Canadian singer-songwriter Car... |
| 3 | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5 love song |
| 4 | Dance MonkeyTones and I |  play_arrow | A woman from the Mornington Peninsula, Australia… |
| 5 | High HopesPanic! At The Disco |  play_arrow | Anthem of Panic! At The Disco |
| 6 | Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi |  play_arrow | Luis, a singer representing Puerto Rico, … |
| 7 | Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson |  play_arrow | He has performed with many top artists, and has... |
| 8 | Shake It OffTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A powerful pop song that sings about the courage to live true to yourself |
| 9 | Take On Mea-ha |  play_arrow | The intro is truly delightful and exciting—so impressive... |
| 10 | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A dream collaboration song by Rosé and Bruno Mars |
| 11 | Can’t Stop The Feeling!Justin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Dance smash hit from Timberlake's movie song |
| 12 | 24K MagicBruno Mars |  play_arrow | …has earned extremely high acclaim from around the world for its overwhelming prowess. |
| 13 | Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astley |  play_arrow | An Englishman who was very active in the 1980s… |
| 14 | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | One Direction's youthful pop song |
| 15 | Girls Just Want To Have FunCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | The American who is known to be pro-Japanese and has held many concerts in Japan... |
| 16 | TusaKAROL G, Nicki Minaj |  play_arrow | This work features bright vocals and an impressive backing rhythm... |
| 17 | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley’s hit song that sings of self-love and independence |
| 18 | Can’t Hold UsMacklemore & Ryan Lewis |  play_arrow | Macklemore’s iconic song that believes in challenges and dreams |
| 19 | Party In The U.S.A.Miley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley’s New Life and Story of Confidence |
| 20 | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | ABBA’s timeless hits continue to captivate people around the world. De… |
| 21 | Blinding LightsThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | Commer—Mercedes-Benz’s first electric vehicle… |
| 22 | U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer |  play_arrow | MC Hammer's songs are so danceable... |
| 23 | As It WasHarry Styles |  play_arrow | A smash-hit song themed around Harry Styles’s change and growth |
| 24 | I Gotta FeelingBlack Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | Brad Pitt’s hit song that sings about the exhilaration of a party |
| 25 | Lush LifeZara Larsson |  play_arrow | Zara Larsson’s uplifting 2015 hit song |
| 26 | Stayin’ AliveBee Gees |  play_arrow | Captivating with beautiful harmonies and melodies, O… |
| 27 | Don’t Start NowDua Lipa |  play_arrow | While having a husky voice and femininity... |
| 28 | 22Taylor Swift |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the anxieties and brilliance of youth |
| 29 | #SELFIEThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | The Chainsmokers’ track that’s almost just a beat... |
| 30 | Castle on the HillEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A story of Ed Sheeran’s youth and love for his hometown |
| 31 | Wake Me Up Before You Go-GoWham! |  play_arrow | An English artist representative of the early to mid-1980s… |
| 32 | EspressoSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina’s new song, a tune of confidence and cheerfulness |
| 33 | All StarSmash Mouth |  play_arrow | Smash Mouth’s classic gives you a boost |
| 34 | ShowerBecky G |  play_arrow | Becky G's 2014 romantic pop song |
| 35 | Good TimeOwl City & Carly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | An American electronica project, A... |
| 36 | Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get EnoughMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Overwhelming charisma and approachable musicality are hi… |
| 37 | I Ain’t WorriedOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A hopeful pop-rock song released by OneRepublic in 2022 |
| 38 | Don’t Worry, Be HappyBobby McFerrin |  play_arrow | Timeless masterpieces that heal the heart, moving message songs |
| 39 | SuckerJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | Expressing the depth of love with a refreshing song |
| 40 | I’M GOOD (BLUE)David Guetta & Bebe Rexha |  play_arrow | Getter and Lexa's dance track becomes a worldwide hit |
| 41 | YMCAVillage People |  play_arrow | Mixing elements of disco, R&B, and dance-pop, it... |
| 42 | Miss YouOliver Tree & Robin Schulz |  play_arrow | An exhilarating EDM-style track, 'Miss You' |
| 43 | On Top of the WorldImagine Dragons |  play_arrow | A hit song by Imagine Dragons that sings of dreams and courage |
| 44 | A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey |  play_arrow | Heartwarming music that stands by (supports) tired people |
| 45 | Ride ItRegard |  play_arrow | Overall, it’s a dance music track with a gentle use of sounds… |
| 46 | Raise Your GlassP!nk |  play_arrow | An anthem for those off the mainstream, a song to restore confidence |
| 47 | Good LifeOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A pleasant travel melody that makes you feel happy |
| 48 | If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Shaw, overflowing with love and more powerful than ever... |
| 49 | Dance The NightDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that captivates with melody and rhythm |
| 50 | Made You LookMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Meghan Trainor releases a self-love song |
| 51 | Cake By The OceanDNCE |  play_arrow | A hit song by a dance-rock band is hugely popular. |
| 52 | Higher LoveKygo & Whitney Houston |  play_arrow | A moving collaboration song by Kygo and Whitney |
| 53 | Separate WaysJourney |  play_arrow | An exhilaratingly old-school-feeling music video, Ameri… |
| 54 | Rescue MeOneRepublic |  play_arrow | The intro starts off quietly, but in the chorus... |
| 55 | Sunday BestSurfaces |  play_arrow | On TikTok, “Looking back on 2019…” |
| 56 | About Damn TimeLizzo |  play_arrow | Lizzo’s upbeat pop song becomes a hit |
| 57 | What a Man Gotta DoJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | Just the opening vocals and cutting already lift my spirits... |
| 58 | TornAva Max |  play_arrow | Signature song 'Sweet but Psycho...' |
| 59 | It’s Raining MenThe Weather Girls |  play_arrow | Martha Wash and Isola Arms… |
| 60 | Give It AwayRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | When it comes to the Chili Peppers, this is the song that comes to mind... |
| 61 | Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell |  play_arrow | Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell... |
| 62 | What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong |  play_arrow | The great artist, Louis Armstrong… |
| 63 | CoolJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | It’s a sound that can put you in a bright mood! Ame… |
| 64 | Hot StuffDonna Summer |  play_arrow | As the Queen of Funk, she has influenced many artists... |
| 65 | MiracleCalvin Harris, Ellie Goulding |  play_arrow | Captivating the world with the power of love and a song of hope |
| 66 | FaithGeorge Michael |  play_arrow | Wha… who also won a Grammy Award in 1988 |
| 67 | Every Little Thing She Does Is MagicThe Police |  play_arrow | Every ... that brings magical fun |
| 68 | Feeling GoodNina Simone |  play_arrow | Legendary American singer Nina Si... |
| 69 | Rock And Roll All NiteKISS |  play_arrow | The quintessential American hard rock band, K... |
| 70 | Feel MeSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | This work was first unveiled in 2016 at... |
| 71 | Hound DogElvis Presley |  play_arrow | The best-selling solo artist in the world, … |
| 72 | Like It IsKygo, Zara Larsson & TYGA |  play_arrow | The pioneer of tropical house, Kygo, sings... |
| 73 | The Other SideSZA, Justin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Funky, spacey, modern disco... |
| 74 | BLOW (with Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars)Ed Sheeran |  play_arrow | Is this really that Ed Sheeran song?!… |
| 75 | Close Your Eyes (Official) ft. Miss LiFelix Jaehn, VIZE |  play_arrow | Felix Jaehn, VIZE, Swe... |
| 76 | Stack It Up (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie)Liam Payne |  play_arrow | A positive song that cheerfully sings about dreams... |
| 77 | Post Malone (feat. RANI)Sam Feldt |  play_arrow | Dutch DJ and producer Sam F... |
| 78 | SouthboundCarrie Underwood |  play_arrow | He did excep… on an American idol audition show |
| 79 | Planet RockAfrika Bamabaataa & The Soulsonic Force |  play_arrow | The father who named Black creative culture “hip-hop”… |
| 80 | Drown (feat. Clinton Kane)Martin Garrix |  play_arrow | It’s like hearing a grand chorus from the cloud of the dance floor… |
| 81 | Good as Hell (feat. Ariana Grande) [Remix]Lizzo | ![Good as Hell (feat. Ariana Grande) [Remix]Lizzo](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G5xa-XAvErw/default.jpg) play_arrow | One of today’s female pop icons, Lizzo. A… |
| 82 | Family (with Kygo)The Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | From the intro to the chorus, it's quiet and fantastical... |
| 83 | Been Like ThisMeghan Trainor, T-Pain |  play_arrow | A jazz-pop song with blaring trumpets |
| 84 | 365Zedd, Katy Perry |  play_arrow | “Stay,” which we released in 2017, ha... |
| 85 | Honestly, We Just Need JesusTerrian |  play_arrow | Tarian’s music captures the clamor of modern society and... |
| 86 | Champs ElyséesZAZ |  play_arrow | The nationally beloved French masterpiece “Cham…” |
| 87 | EarthLil Dicky |  play_arrow | An American comedian and rapper, so... |
| 88 | Sex machineJames Brown |  play_arrow | It’s already funky from the opening line… |
| 89 | South of the Border (feat. Camila Cabello & Cardi B) [Sam Feldt Remix]heeran | ![South of the Border (feat. Camila Cabello & Cardi B) [Sam Feldt Remix]heeran](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/d7inI8vlUDc/default.jpg) play_arrow | Here, Sam Fell, who was in charge of the remixer... |
| 90 | Let’s DanceFive |  play_arrow | Who were active alongside the Backstreet Boys… |
| 91 | Keep Me SatisfiedJUNGLE |  play_arrow | A jungle soul-electronica fusion track |
| 92 | GANGNAM STYLE vs. 2 Legit 2 Quit (MashUp)PSY & MC Hammer |  play_arrow | PSY’s signature hit that took the world by storm in 2012… |
| 93 | Johnny B GoodeChuck Berry |  play_arrow | A legendary guitarist who laid the foundations of rock and roll... |
| 94 | I Feel Like DancingJason Mraz |  play_arrow | Jason Mraz’s new song, an upbeat track |
| 95 | Your Favourite SongYOUNOTUS & Julian Perretta |  play_arrow | A German DJ and professional from Berlin... |
| 96 | Right NowAtomic Kitten |  play_arrow | A hugely popular female artist in her home country of the UK in the 1990s… |
| 97 | NRGDUCK SAUCE |  play_arrow | The 201... of Duck Sauce, a DJ unit |
| 98 | PearlsJessie Ware |  play_arrow | British singer-songwriter Ji... |
| 99 | Begging YouThe Stone Roses |  play_arrow | The Stone Roses are Bri… |
| 100 | COSMIK DEBRISFRANK ZAPPA |  play_arrow | Frank Zappa, a man among men, strokes his beard... |