Get on the trend! Western songs that were popular this year
As we approach the end of the year, this time we’re featuring Western music that trended in 2023.
When it comes to recent trends in Western music, most hits have centered around TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Even if you’re not well-versed in Western music, you’ll likely recognize many songs through those platforms.
The revival boom that’s been ongoing since the late 2010s will probably continue, so if you don’t want to miss out on next year’s wave, make sure to check out this year’s trends!
Playlist
| Get on the trend! Western songs that were popular this year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | DaylightDavid Kushner |  play_arrow | David Kushner becomes a big hit |
| 2 | Made You LookMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Megan Trainor’s confident pop song |
| 3 | I’m Good (Blue)David Guetta & Bebe Rexha |  play_arrow | A massive EDM hit from Getter and Lexa's collaboration |
| 4 | UnholySam Smith, Kim Petras |  play_arrow | Sam Smith's song is trending on social media |
| 5 | Favorite SongToosii |  play_arrow | Toosii achieves a global hit on TikTok |
| 6 | Dance The NightDua Lipa |  play_arrow | Dua Lipa’s new song is disco-pop, expressing confidence and power |
| 7 | If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens |  play_arrow | Mei Stevens' breakup song |
| 8 | Rich Men North Of RichmondOliver Anthony |  play_arrow | Oliver Anthony's social critique song becomes a big hit |
| 9 | Calm DownRema, Selena Gomez |  play_arrow | The collaboration song by Selena and Rema is a big hit |
| 10 | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley Cyrus released a hit song in January 2023. |
| 11 | Paint The Town RedDoja Cat |  play_arrow | Doja Cat’s smash hit becomes a social phenomenon |
| 12 | Princess DianaIce Spice & Nicki Minaj |  play_arrow | A shocking trap track by two rappers |
| 13 | MakebaJAIN |  play_arrow | Fusion of French techno and African music |
| 14 | PeopleLibianca |  play_arrow | Liberian Queefa’s global hit song “People” |
| 15 | Kill BillSZA |  play_arrow | SZA’s R&B song expressing heartbreak and a desire for revenge |
| 16 | tv offKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Lamar’s socially critical musical world |
| 17 | greedyTate McRae |  play_arrow | Tate McRae’s song becomes a huge hit |
| 18 | yes, and?Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana Grande’s 80s house-style dance-pop |
| 19 | Not Like UsKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick Lamar’s socially conscious dance track |
| 20 | Confessions (feat. HEESEUNG & JAKE of ENHYPEN x Paul Russell)Flo Rida |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by Flo Rida and ENHYPEN |
| 21 | IT girlJade |  play_arrow | Electropop’s Jade belts out about music and life |
| 22 | squabble upKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | Kendrick Lamar’s new song, a fusion of West Coast music and rap |
| 23 | Mamushi (feat. Yuki Chiba)Megan Thee Stallion |  play_arrow | Expressing confidence and success in Megan's rap |
| 24 | FTCUNicki Minaj |  play_arrow | A powerful new track from Nicki Minaj has arrived |
| 25 | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | Rosé and Bruno Mars's collaboration song is a massive hit |
| 26 | A Bar Song (Tipsy)Shaboozey |  play_arrow | Expressing modern work stress through a fusion of country and hip-hop |
| 27 | Sports carTate McRae |  play_arrow | Tate McRae’s new song. Electropop. |
| 28 | Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldTears for Fears |  play_arrow | Iconic hits from the ’80s are trending again on TikTok |
| 29 | FE!N ft. Playboi CartiTravis Scott |  play_arrow | Travis Scott’s New Song: Psychological Depiction and New Challenges |
| 30 | DesireCalvin Harris, Sam Smith |  play_arrow | Collaboration song by Calvin Harris and Sam Smith |
| 31 | Can’t Get Enough (feat. Latto)Jennifer Lopez |  play_arrow | The sexy collaboration song by Lopez and Latto |
| 32 | Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | An inspiring pop ballad by Gaga and Mars |
| 33 | Anti-HeroTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays Taylor Swift’s inner self |