Western Hip-Hop Popularity Rankings [2026]

ThotianaBlueface51rank/position

Thotiana

This is a popular song by Blueface, released in 2018.

Blueface suddenly appeared with his 2017 debut, and his unique rap style and vocal tone quickly hooked listeners, propelling him to become a breakout rapper.

This track in particular has become a club hit.

He was 22 at the time of release—a young, talented rapper with a promising future ahead!

They Reminisce Over YouPete Rock & CL Smooth52rank/position

Pete Rock & CL Smooth – They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Official Video)

Pete Rock & CL Smooth, a hip-hop duo representing New York.

They emerged during the golden age of rap, and they also excel at jazz rap, effortlessly handling everything from classic, straight-ahead rap to more melodic styles.

Among their works, the renowned classic is “They Reminisce Over You.” The track, infused with a jazzy vibe, pairs perfectly with their laid-back yet tightly rhymed delivery, offering exceptional stability and groove.

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Ryo

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ChantajeShakira53rank/position

Shakira – Chantaje (Official Video) ft. Maluma

She started music when she was only eight years old.

Her first release was “Tus gafas oscuras,” and the message contained in its lyrics skillfully unfolds the inner emotions surrounding a father grieving the death of his son in a traffic accident.

While a student, she joined a choir, and her talent was such that she was even told her voice was too powerful.

Call Out My NameThe Weeknd54rank/position

The Weeknd – Call Out My Name (Official Video)

This is a song called Call Out My Name by The Weeknd, a new-generation R&B singer from Canada, released in 2018.

The track is included on the album My Dear Melancholy and was nominated for the Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year.

The title means “call out my name,” and it’s a somewhat lingering breakup song.

It’s also been said that the song might be directed at his ex-girlfriend, Selena Gomez.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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International Love ft. Chris BrownPitbull55rank/position

Pitbull – International Love (Official Video) ft. Chris Brown

It’s a track that makes you feel like you’re traveling through cities around the world.

Pitbull’s distinctive rap and Chris Brown’s vocals blend beautifully, creating a richly international vibe.

Released in May 2011, the song was included on the album Planet Pit and became a major hit, peaking at No.

13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It was also performed at the halftime show of the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, among other high-profile appearances.

A floor-filling anthem, this song remains beloved to this day.