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] Recommended Classic & Popular Music for Reels (51–60)
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.
IYKYKXG
XG is a girl group that empowers the world with an unconventional, out-of-the-box style.
They champion their own genre, “X-POP,” and are making waves globally.
Among their tracks, this is the one we recommend when you want to give your Reels a stylish edge.
It blends a buoyant, dreamlike track that samples a classic from 2001 with a brisk, lively beat.
The song captures the thrill of sharing that “if you know, you know” feeling and stepping into a new dimension.
Released ahead of their mini-album AWE in October 2024, it also charted on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Its refined, cool vibe is perfect for posts featuring fashion or city nightscapes—be sure to check it out.
CurtainsEd Sheeran
About 10 years ago, hip-hop in Japan had the image of being music favored by people into subcultures.
Nowadays, hip-hop has spread widely and is becoming popular as one of the top genres.
I bet there are plenty of heads even among junior high school students.
A track I’d recommend to those junior high heads is “MOTTO,” a song by NF, known for his skillful, Eminem-evoking style.
Every flow is incredibly cool, and the rhymes hit hard, so be sure to check out both the original lyrics and Japanese translations.
After HoursThe Weeknd
The Weeknd is an artist who releases music that fits modern sensibilities while drawing on genres like synthwave and synth-pop that were huge in the 1980s.
He’s always at the forefront of the scene with his high-class sound, and many artists in that lane tend to release catchy tracks.
But despite being a top-tier artist, The Weeknd puts out a lot of edgy work.
“After Hours,” which you often hear on Instagram Reels, is a stylish synthwave track without any conspicuous drop.
Definitely give it a listen.
[Instagram] Classic and popular recommended music you can use for Reels (61–70)
Tonight TonightNORTH
Tonight Tonight, released in 2011 by the four-piece band Hot Chelle Rae from Nashville, USA.
The cover of this big hit is sung by singer-songwriter NORTH, known for performing numerous cover songs on their social media.
This track is also mesmerizing with their sweet vocals.
How about choosing it for reels featuring everyday vlog-style clips or cooking videos?
HeartbeatNitecore
“Heartbeat,” a song that’s been making waves for its addictive sound, is a track released by the artist Nightcore.
Although it was his first song uploaded to his YouTube channel, it went hugely viral.
It’s also been widely shared on Instagram and TikTok.
The piece has a chill vibe reminiscent of a guitar-and-vocals session, depicting the moments when the heartbeat of love quickens.
Another highlight is how the situation gradually becomes clear as the song progresses.
cardiganTaylor Swift
Taylor Swift, a singer-songwriter who is extremely popular in Japan as well.
If you’re part of the younger generation, you’ve probably heard her songs at least once.
While her early work focused on country music and her mid-career centered on dance-pop, she has recently been releasing mainly moodier, downtempo tracks.
“cardigan” is a piece that showcases this new style, wrapped in a subdued, nature-evoking sound.
It’s recommended for those who want to post stylish daily-life reels.