Popular on TikTok! A collection of Western songs recommended for video creation and BGM

Blueberry FaygoLil Mosey

Lil Mosey – Blueberry Faygo (Official Music Video)

It’s a super catchy sound! The slightly retro yet solid, bittersweet melody line really stands out.

What’s trending on TikTok is a challenge video where you twirl your arm and use your hips to dance.

You don’t see it as much in Asia, but it’s exploding in popularity in the West.

Most people try it solo, but some couples are giving it a shot too.

The choreography isn’t difficult, so give it a try.

It’s especially recommended for women who are confident in their figure.

You can also tweak the sexy moves into a more comedic dance—that works! It might even be fun to do as a joke at an after-party or similar event.

take a look aroundLimp Bizkit

♪ Limp bizkit – Take a look around

From the opening narration voice, it’s already a cool track that gets your energy up.

The backing performance—especially the bass’s deep low end and that irresistible groove that makes you want to sway—is fantastic.

Since they’re a rap-core band, the arrangement takes on a more rock-like feel right before the chorus, and the excitement surges all at once.

With that vibe in mind, it’s no wonder this became the theme song for the film Mission: Impossible 2.

Smooth OperatorSade

Sade – Smooth Operator – Official – 1984

Sade is a British band rooted in jazz and soul.

They released their debut album, Diamond Life, in 1984, which became a huge hit.

Among its tracks, the standout is Smooth Operator.

Their sound—fusing jazz, bossa nova, soul, and modern elements—is truly unique, and the song remains a classic beloved by many listeners.

This track is also used on TikTok as background music for highlight reels that showcase fans’ favorite moments.

Feel free to use it as a reference.

99TOTO

Toto – 99

Included on Toto’s second album, Hydra.

Released in 1979.

This work is modeled after George Lucas’s 1971 sci-fi film THX 1138, eight years prior to its release, and its seemingly bland title takes on a deeper meaning through the film.

Manic MondayThe Bangles

The Bangles – Manic Monday (Official Video)

The American girl band The Bangles also thrived in the ’80s.

Among rock songs with female vocals, this track has a calm feel, and it’s a pleasant number reminiscent of an old movie’s opening theme.

It makes you want to listen to it in the morning or on a sunny day!

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Blinding LightsThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (Official Video)

I think it’s perfect for those who love sounds typified by synthwave.

I remember it being used a lot on social media and in challenge videos.

Although his original albums had been on hold since 2016’s ‘Starboy,’ the long-awaited album ‘After Hours’ was released in 2020, and this is a popular song by The Weeknd—whose beautiful voice has grown to make him a leading figure in the R&B scene.

His tracks have been consistently blowing up on TikTok, and this song is among his biggest hits.

Boom Boom Boom BoomVengaboys

Vengaboys – Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!

It’s a single released in 1998 by the Dutch Eurodance group Vengaboys.

At the time of its release, it was a hit mainly in Northern Europe and also in places like Canada.

In Japan, it was used in a Nissan Wingroad commercial.

The verse that brings Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” to mind, the catchy chorus, and the upbeat rhythm make it fun to dance to.

It became a topic on TikTok mainly around November 2020.

Above all, its approachable feel is its strong point! It’s great for conveying a comical vibe and cuteness.

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