Instagram: Classic and Popular Recommended Music for Reels
One of the most important Instagram features to master is Reels.
It’s an essential tool for showcasing your account.
It’s common to add music to each Reel, but many people may struggle to figure out what’s trending.
For those people, I’d like to introduce some recommended songs you can use in Reels.
I’ll be covering not only Japanese music but also Western tracks, so you can match them to a variety of posts.
Be sure to find the tracks that suit you!
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[Instagram] Classic and popular recommended music you can use for Reels (61–70)
It’s My LifeBon Jovi
This is a song released in 2000 by the American rock band Bon Jovi.
It’s a rock number notable for its straightforward lyrics and powerful sound.
The song carries a positive message about living your life in your own way.
Included on the album “Crush,” its music video reached 1 billion views in June 2021, reflecting its huge popularity.
It’s a perfect track for when you want to fire yourself up or take on something new.
It’s also an ideal, uplifting song for Instagram Reels.
Whiplashaespa
aespa’s track is an energetic song packed with fierce confidence and charisma.
Its fast-paced dance music weaves together lyrics that exude a cool, invincible allure.
The themes of self-empowerment and surpassing expectations stand out, giving listeners a sense of strength and self-assurance.
Featured on their fifth mini album released in October 2024, it ranked high on iTunes charts in multiple countries.
It’s a perfect pick for Instagram Reels when you want to project a confident vibe or create an energetic atmosphere.
BOOMTiësto with Gucci Mane & Sevenn
Videos with a setup-and-payoff structure, like before-and-after clips, are really popular, aren’t they? One I’d like to recommend is “Tiësto with Gucci Mane & Sevenn.” It’s a track released by Tiësto, a Dutch music producer.
Its standout feature is the intro.
It starts with a quiet melody, then the sound gradually distorts, and finally cuts out completely.
After a brief pause, the vocals begin.
Try using the first half of the intro as the setup and the second half as the payoff.
Blue JeansHANA
HANA is a girl group that was formed through an audition program and topped the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100 with their debut song, “ROSE.” If you keep an eye on social media in Japan, you’ve probably come across their activities at least once.
Among their releases, we especially recommend their second single.
This track is the group’s first mid-tempo ballad, overlaying the feeling of love onto a pair of well-worn jeans and singing about wavering emotions like insecurity and the anxiety of nights spent apart.
Its bittersweet yet gentle melody is perfect for reels featuring night views or quiet moments in a café.
The group has also collaborated with the casual brand DIESEL, making it a great fit for fashion-related posts as well.
Fruits BasketFRUITS ZIPPER
In an era where sparkling, high-energy music colors social media, this new track from FRUITS ZIPPER is perfectly suited for Instagram Reels.
It carries a message of moving forward while valuing your true self, and it’s brimming with a feel-good charm that lifts you up just by listening.
Released in September 2024 to celebrate the group’s second anniversary, the song features a poppy, catchy melody that’s sure to make your posts instantly more vibrant when used as background music for Reels.
It’s also recommended for moments when you’re lacking confidence or want to take on something new.
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
Singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez, who draws a lot of attention from women for her unique fashion sense and worldview.
In Japan, most stylish “menhera” girls tend to listen to her music, right? Among her songs, DEATH is one I especially recommend.
The lyrics reveal her sentimental side throughout, and the sound hides fear and craziness within its beauty.
I think it’ll really hit the spot for junior-high girls with a menhera vibe, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation too.
life hackVaundy
A refreshing youth pop tune themed around the “distance of love” in romance.
It portrays, in a true-to-life way, the feelings for the other person and the struggle to handle oneself, gently embracing the push-and-pull and inner conflicts that everyone experiences in love.
Since its release in March 2020, it has steadily grown in appeal—featured on the album “strobo” and used in GLOBAL WORK’s TV commercial in September 2022.
Pair it with everyday moments or nostalgic memories in Instagram Stories or Reels to enhance the mood of your video.