Popular Western music. Latest rankings [2026]

APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars57rank/position

[Dance Lecture] ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – APT. / Dance Tutorial (Mirrored + Slow Music)

The song “APT.”, which drew attention thanks to a collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, isn’t a dance track per se, but the “APT dance” using this song went viral on social media.

The choreography introduced here is different from the one that trended online, but it’s easy enough for beginners to try.

If you search around, you’ll find various choreography videos, so pick your favorite moves for reference and create your own version of the APT dance.

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SugarMaroon 558rank/position

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

Set to a disco beat and delivered with pop flair, this Maroon 5 track puts love front and center.

Released as the third single from their 2014 album V, it straightforwardly sings about craving a lover’s sweetness.

The sparkling synths and funky guitar chops weave a groove that’s perfectly complemented by Adam Levine’s falsetto.

It peaked at No.

2 on the U.S.

charts and was certified Diamond in 2022.

The music video—featuring the band’s surprise appearances at weddings around Los Angeles—became a sensation, racking up over 4 billion views on YouTube.

It’s an ideal song for a sunny-day drive or a picnic.

Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi59rank/position

Lewis Capaldi – Wish You The Best (Official Video)

Let me introduce a bittersweet yet beautiful piano ballad sung by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi.

Released as a single in April 2023, it’s also included on the acclaimed album “Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent.” Featured in a Netflix documentary that reveals the behind-the-scenes of its creation, this song’s lyrics—confessions of lingering feelings for an ex and truths left unsaid—pierce the listener’s heart.

Capaldi’s sincere, powerful vocals evoke the pleasant bitterness and rich sweetness of dark chocolate, and the track triumphantly reached No.

1 on the UK charts.

On White Day night, why not listen quietly while overlaying it with your deep affection for someone special and those feelings that words can’t quite capture?

So WhatP!nk60rank/position

P!nk – So What (Official Video)

This is a song by the American singer-songwriter Pink, whose lyrics boldly declare, “I lost my husband—so what?” and it’s exhilarating.

Based on her real-life experience of being separated from her husband at the time, the track depicts her clawing her way up from the depths of heartbreak, proclaiming, “I’m a rock star!” Its provocative lines, like the declaration “I’m not paying his rent anymore,” surely gave many listeners a satisfying rush.

Released in August 2008 as the lead single from the album Funhouse, it instantly became a hot topic.

It hit No.

1 on the U.S.

charts and even won an MTV award for “Most Addictive Track.” If you listen to it when you’re down from a breakup, it might help you look forward with a defiant “So what?” even if it feels reckless.

HonestyBilly Joel61rank/position

Billy Joel – Honesty (Official Video)

This is a ballad that powerfully resonates with people’s hearts, celebrating the importance of sincerity.

Featured on the classic 1978 album “52nd Street” by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, the song portrays a longing for honesty—something harder to find than kindness or love—accompanied by a beautiful piano melody.

Beloved around the world, it reached number one in France and earned Gold certification for ringtone downloads in Japan.

Carrying a universal message that calls for truth not only in romantic relationships but also from politicians, this is a recommended track for anyone struggling with human relationships.

Baby IAriana Grande62rank/position

Ariana Grande – Baby I (Official Video)

The cute track delivered by American pop star Ariana Grande revives the charm of 90s R&B for today.

This song, which expresses the frustration of being unable to put feelings for a loved one into words, was released in July 2013 and peaked at No.

21 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100.

Its uptempo rhythm pairs perfectly with her clear vocals, beautifully capturing the complex emotions of young love.

In Japan, it also gained attention when it was selected as the ending theme for the 2014 TV anime GO-GO Tamagotchi!.

It’s a recommended listen for those troubled by love or fans of 90s music.

Never Grow UpTaylor Swift63rank/position

Japanese-to-English translation

Centering on social media, the song that’s gone viral as BGM for birthday-celebration videos is “Never Grow Up.” It’s a track included on Taylor Swift’s third album.

The song depicts scenes of celebrating a child’s birthday—such a heartwarming theme.

However, there’s another message hidden in it: the desire to keep a child from becoming independent.

If you feel the same kind of loneliness, you’ll surely relate.

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