Recommended Western music for men in their 30s: world classics and popular songs

MAGIC!Rude

MAGIC! – Rude (Official Video)

This is a track with a wonderfully laid-back reggae vibe.

Especially on your days off, listening to it might help remove everyday stress.

It also works great as background music—neither too dark nor too bright, just right.

Its relaxed feel is what makes it incredibly appealing.

Smells Like Teen SpiritNirvana

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)

It’s such a famous song that there may not be a rock fan who doesn’t know it.

More than ten years have passed since Nirvana released it in 1991, yet it’s still listened to by people of all ages.

It’s a classic that never feels dated, no matter when you hear it.

WhateverOasis

Oasis – Whatever (Official Video)

In your thirties.

You’ve got more responsibilities now, but if you want to bask in that sense of liberation—“I’m still free”—how about this track? Its refreshing strings make for a truly pleasant listen.

It’s your birthday, after all, so maybe cut loose a little and enjoy a nighttime drive—it might feel great.

LuvTory Lanez

Tory Lanez – LUV

Tory Lanez, hailing from Canada, is a talented artist who moves fluidly between R&B and hip-hop.

He made his major debut in 2016 with his flagship album “I Told You,” achieving the remarkable feat of landing a track from the album at No.

19 on the Billboard Hot 100.

His prowess also earned him a Grammy nomination in 2017, and in the same year he won the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

He coined his own style “Swavey,” blending genre-defying musicality with masterful use of Auto-Tune, weaving together a velvety singing voice and powerful rap.

In 2014, he founded his own label, One Umbrella, and has been active as a music producer as well.

He’s highly recommended for music fans exploring crossover sounds between R&B and hip-hop.

I Don’t Want Miss A ThingAerosmith

I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing Aerosmith Armageddon [Japanese Subtitles].flv

It was used as the theme song for the 1998 film Armageddon and became a massive hit.

The band earned its first-ever No.

1 on the U.S.

singles chart, holding the top spot for an impressive four consecutive weeks.

It was also nominated for Best Original Song at the 71st Academy Awards.

In an American TV program’s “100 Greatest Songs Chosen by Americans,” it outshone Michael Jackson to take the top spot.

Truly a classic.

OptimisticAugust Greene

OPTIMISTIC – August Greene featuring Brandy

A band formed by three individuals known to everyone in the jazz and hip-hop scenes.

Anything Glasper is involved in is guaranteed to be great, so rest assured.

If you’re in the mood for something a bit more grown-up, why not use this as a springboard to explore related artists?

I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (Official HD Video)

A moving song by the American group Backstreet Boys.

Released in May 1999, it was included on the album Millennium and climbed high on charts across the United States and around the world.

The powerful vocals of the five members, their harmonious choral work, and a captivating melody blend together to enchant countless fans as a landmark of ’90s pop.

It conveys the tension in a relationship caused by emotional or physical distance between lovers, exploring the complexities of love and desire.

It’s also perfect as background music for a drive and is sure to come in handy in many situations.