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

Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez, who has gained worldwide popularity for his nostalgic musical style reminiscent of the late Elvis Presley.

This work is his biggest hit song and is frequently used on TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

The track is a sweeping love song that sings of the bittersweet journey to find one’s true love and the overwhelming joy of being reunited.

Its sweet, gentle melody, evocative of 1950s oldies, fills listeners’ hearts with a romantic mood.

Released in September 2021, the song was also featured in the drama Ginny & Georgia.

How about listening to it slowly on a holiday afternoon while thinking of someone special?

34+35Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande – 34+35 (official video)

Ariana Grande’s sexy lyrics leave a powerful impression.

When I listen to her enveloping voice, I feel it’s a very relaxing track—so long as I don’t think about the lyrics.

Amid the string of sultry lines, the music video drew my interest; the dance, set in a stark white space with dot-like shadows projected like modern art, is adorable.

If you’re making a video or looking for BGM, a clip of a woman dancing to this song would be a perfect fit!

Dancin (KRONO Remix)Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith – Dancin (KRONO Remix) – Lyrics

Many of you have probably heard that catchy track with the soothing beat that pops up frequently on YouTube Shorts.

Behind it is Chicago-born house DJ/producer Aaron Smith.

A veteran active since the 1990s, he’s known for his soulful sound.

This version is a remix of his signature tune by the French duo KRONO, which preserves the charm of the original while refining it into a more polished deep house cut.

Its simple theme—pure joy and freedom in dancing—may be exactly what grips listeners and won’t let go.

Although released in 2014, the song was rediscovered on social media, exploded in popularity, and even went platinum in the UK in 2022, proving its timeless appeal.

It’s the perfect track to lift your mood or add a stylish touch to everyday videos.

Close EyesDVRST

DVRST – Close Eyes

When it comes to the dark sounds you often hear in short videos on social media, it’s hard not to think of the work of Deville-Rost, the Russian artist.

He’s known as a pioneer of the drift phonk genre.

Released in 2021, this track stands out with its unique world: a blend of lo-fi, vintage-tinged textures and a powerful bassline.

The lyrics paint a cool character who sticks to their own style without being swayed by others.

The piece gained even more recognition when a remix was included in the hit 2023 game Atomic Heart.

It’s a perfect track for night drives or for diving into your own zone—stylish and immersive.

Tomfoolery (Dante9k Remix)David Snell

Spongebob – “Tomfoolery” (Dante9k Remix)

That comical track that’s so often used in YouTube Shorts.

This piece is a remix by a modern beatmaker of a composition by the multi-talented British musician David Snell.

The original is also famous as background music in the anime SpongeBob SquarePants, so many of you might recognize it.

Its melody is cheerful with a slightly playful vibe throughout, and the strong beat added in the remix gives each note more impact.

This unique style seems to be frequently used in videos capturing funny everyday mishaps or pets’ mischievous antics.

The original track was included on the 1981 album “Childhood Fantasies,” and it continues to be enjoyed today with a fresh new appeal.

ParisElse

Paris

Elsa, a duo gaining attention in the French electronic scene, blends genres to create highly original music that was popular across Europe, but one particular release catapulted them to worldwide fame.

Released in April 2016, this work stands out for its calm atmosphere and dark, groovy melodic lines.

Its lyrical, introspective worldview seems to deftly portray the glittering lights of the city and the loneliness lurking behind them.

It’s easy to see why it became a global hit, earning 12 Diamond certifications.

They also have experience scoring the film Apaches.

The track is frequently used in YouTube Shorts featuring master craftsmen showing off incredible skills, so be sure to check it out.

METAMORPHOSISINTERWORLD

INTERWORLD – METAMORPHOSIS

Interworld is an artist known for his music that incorporates drift phonk, a genre born in Russia.

The piece he released in November 2021 has been played worldwide through YouTube Shorts.

This work features an extremely aggressive sound where distorted sub-bass intertwines with high-speed beats.

It carries a dark and powerful atmosphere throughout, and—true to its title meaning “transformation”—it seems to express a fierce will to remake oneself.

It’s frequently used in drifting and workout videos, so many of you may already know it.

If you like stimulating music, be sure to check it out.