[Captivating] A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2026]
What makes a song “good” varies from listener to listener, but many music lovers pay particular attention to how much the intro—the gateway into the track—pulls them in.
When we think of classic hits from years past, it’s often the memorable intro phrases that pop into our heads first, isn’t it?
In this article, we’ve rounded up famous intros from Western music that captivate listeners right from the start.
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[Captivating] A Collection of Western Songs with Cool Intros [2026] (41–50)
AHHH HALil Durk
I’d like to introduce “AHHH HA” as a song with a slightly unusual intro.
It’s a track by Lil Durk and serves as a response to YoungBoy’s “Bring The Hook.” “Bring The Hook” contains disses aimed at Lil Durk’s friend, the late King Von, and this song counters those with some very strong language.
In the intro, it also prefaces that the lyrics are fictional.
SICKO MODE ft. DrakeTravis Scott
Rapper Travis Scott, who earns props from heads around the world for his high-level rap skills.
Since trap music became mainstream, he’s continued an incredible run as one of the rappers representing the hip-hop scene.
His classic track “SICKO MODE” featuring Drake is a collaboration with Canada’s leading rapper Drake, and it greatly energized hip-hop in 2018.
The song changes sections multiple times, but the intro riff is crafted to be a serious tone fitting for the beginning.
SprinterCentral Cee x Dave
A collaboration track by two geniuses leading the UK rap scene, Dave and Central Cee.
Since their debuts, both have delivered multiple hit songs, and this team-up is a long-awaited project for fans.
The track appears on the EP “Split Decision,” released on June 1, 2023, and it stormed charts around the world upon release.
Opening with an attention-grabbing, Latin-tinged guitar riff, the intro hints at a polished sound that showcases their vivid verses.
The lyrics candidly depict the joy and emptiness that success brings, along with inner conflicts, striking deep at the listener’s heart.
Behind the opulent world they portray, the harsh realities they face are laid bare with overwhelming force.
It’s an authentic story they can tell precisely because their lifestyles have changed so dramatically.
Lose yourself in the luxurious atmosphere while tuning in to lyrics that question the very essence of life.
When Doves CryPrince
This is the lead single from the landmark, monster album Purple Rain and a celebrated masterpiece widely regarded as one of Prince’s signature songs.
Even the Japanese title—“Beat ni Dakarete,” with its distinctly ’80s vibe—is fantastic.
Although Prince handled the instrumentation himself, that cool, hard-rock-style guitar you hear in the intro actually never returns after those opening bars.
In fact, the bass is completely omitted as well.
Take a fresh listen to the unique sensibility that turns this sparse, synth-driven arrangement into a flawless track.
MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)Lil Nas X
Rapper Lil Nas X shows overwhelming individuality with his unique style.
Unlike typical rappers, he doesn’t sing about money or dr*gs; instead, he sings about his values and his bisexuality.
Among his works, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” became a global hit and energized the hip-hop scene in 2021.
Though the intro is short, the guitar—evoking Latin music—draws you into the track in an instant.
bad guyBillie Eilish
Billie Eilish’s smash hit “bad guy,” which took the world by storm in 2019.
In Japan, many people probably discovered her through this very song, right? The intro to “bad guy” is, above all, delightfully surreal! When we talk about songs with great intros, it’s usually a striking guitar riff—but this track is the complete opposite.
It opens with a super simple combo of bass and percussion.
Layered over that, Billie Eilish’s laid-back scat is just perfect.
It’s a stylish, surreal intro at its finest—absolutely a must-listen!
Crazy TrainOzzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne, the emperor of heavy metal, beloved for his unique character.
This classic track comes from his 1980 masterpiece Blizzard of Ozz—Tales of a Bloodstained Hero, recorded as he set out to rebuild his career as a solo artist after being fired from Black Sabbath.
From Ozzy’s primal scream, the tight drums and bass lock in, and the late prodigy guitarist Randy Rhoads unleashes phenomenal playing—an intro that sounds incredible no matter how many times you hear it!