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[2026] The Appeal of Twerking: A Roundup of Western Songs Perfect for Twerk Dance

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Twerking originally emerged in New Orleans in the 1990s and spread as a dance style along with hip-hop culture.

Its bold, sexy, and powerful hip movements are now enjoyed worldwide through social media! The dynamic expressiveness that’s captivating even just to watch, and the liberating feeling of keeping rhythm freely with nothing but your own body, are major attractions of this dance.

In this article, we’ve put together a wide range of beat-driven Western tracks that will make you want to twerk.

From classics that could be considered its origins to the latest hit songs perfect for twerking, we’ve got you covered—so be sure to add them to your playlist!

[2026] The Appeal of Twerking: A Collection of Western Songs Recommended for Twerk Dance (41–50)

Run The World (Girls)Beyoncé

Beyoncé “Run The World (Girls)” [Audio]

Run The World (Girls)Beyoncé

Boldly sampling Major Lazer’s hard-hitting sound “Pon De Floor.” Once Beyoncé’s vocals are laid over it, the track suddenly comes across as evoking a dignified, powerful female image.

I said “sampling,” but it’s basically a straight lift—the instrumental is pretty much intact, with her vocals placed right on top.

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#TWERKITBusta Rhymes

#TWERKIT

#TWERKITBusta Rhymes

You could say Busta Rhymes is also a key figure in this scene.

Since the word “twerk” is right there in the title, it’s definitely made for that—in fact, that’s the theme! If you’re going to dance, switching up how you catch the rhythm between 1/1 and 1/2 could add dynamics and make it look cool, don’t you think?

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Too HotJason Derulo

Jason Derulo – Too Hot [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

Too HotJason Derulo

I wouldn’t go so far as to say, “If BLACKPINK’s Lisa dances, everyone will come running!” but seeing a charismatic figure who’s an icon among teens embrace it makes me think the number of followers will surely grow from here.

That said, it’s not something you can easily copy, right? There’s nothing vulgar about it at all—it’s just downright cool!

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WorkRihanna, Drake

Rihanna – Work ft. Drake

WorkRihanna, Drake

Rihanna incorporating dance in the music video became a hot topic, but with her it doesn’t feel out of place at all.

The back-and-forth between the two after the party in the second half is very sexy.

Drake is quite the charmer too.

The point is that overseas, this kind of thing is casually incorporated during parties.

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GullySpank Rock

Spank Rock – Gully

GullySpank Rock

This track has a bass house/techno vibe.

I find it really satisfying when the bass hits this hard.

This is audio-only, but in the music video you can see some hip-shaking dance moves.

The content is a bit bold, so if you’re curious, go check it out! I think it’s an easy song to dance to.

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