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Fast-tempo Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

There’s a unit in music that quantifies beats per minute, called “BPM.” In short, it’s an indicator of a song’s speed, but a high BPM doesn’t necessarily mean the song will feel fast.

Since the listener is human, the feel can change depending on the musical style and the density of the lyrics.

So, for this feature…

We’ve selected Western songs that feel fast! We’ve picked a wide range: not only tracks with high BPM, but also curious songs that somehow feel quick despite having fewer beats.

There are some lesser-known tracks in the mix, too, so even regular listeners of Western music should take note.

Please sit back and enjoy.

Fast-tempo Western songs: recommended classics and popular tracks (21–30)

Misery BusinessParamore

Paramore: Misery Business [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Misery BusinessParamore

Their smash hit, featuring Hayley Williams—the sole female vocalist—who has also earned massive support as a fashion icon.

With this release, they gradually gained traction and went on to achieve widespread popularity.

The music video, themed around getting revenge on a mean girl, also became a hot topic.

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If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – If I Can’t Have You (Official Music Video)

If I Can't Have YouShawn Mendes

When you want to get pumped up, you feel like listening to upbeat pop, right? For you, I recommend Shawn Mendes’s “If I Can’t Have You.” Its down-to-earth take on love pairs perfectly with his sweet yet powerful vocals and will lift your mood.

It’s also perfect as background music for a drive, or as a companion on your commute to work or school!

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I Need Some MoneyTraxman

I Need Some Money

I Need Some MoneyTraxman

Traxman is one of the leading figures in contemporary Chicago house and is also said to be a key player in the juke/footwork movement.

This track comes from his debut album, “Da Mind Of Traxman,” released in 2012.

Even if you’re not familiar with the finer genre distinctions, you’ll immediately recognize the overwhelming individuality that sets it apart from typical electronic music.

The intricate, unpredictable development and sheer speed that permeate the entire track are seriously addictive!

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WORTH NOTHING (ft. Oliver Tree)TWISTED

TWISTED – WORTH NOTHING (ft. Oliver Tree) [Drift Music Video] from the Fast & Furious Phonk Mixtape

WORTH NOTHING (ft. Oliver Tree)TWISTED

DJ Twisted, who’s gaining attention in Europe’s bass music scene, teams up with Oliver Tree on this track, which has blown up on YouTube Shorts as background music for drift videos.

The key appeal lies in its novel structure: channeling a searing sense of self-denial—“I have no value”—through the fast, distorted beats typical of drift phonk.

Released in September 2022, the song is also included on the EP Fast & Furious: Drift Tape/Phonk Vol.

1, inspired by the Fast & Furious series.

It’s a perfect track for blasting away pent-up feelings—be sure to check it out.

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Jumpin’ Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones – Jumpin’ Jack Flash (Live) – OFFICIAL

Jumpin' Jack FlashThe Rolling Stones

A powerful blues-rock number depicting a protagonist born amid a storm of flying bullets and raised by a toothless old woman.

Marking the turning point that made The Rolling Stones a band representing the UK, this work was released in May 1968 and signaled a shift from psychedelia to blues rock.

It features Keith Richards’s innovative acoustic guitar sound and the intense rhythm and brisk tempo driven by Mick Jagger’s commanding vocals.

In 1986, it was used as the theme song for a film starring Whoopi Goldberg, and in 2012 it appeared in a Fuji TV drama.

Carrying a message of facing forward and living boldly despite adversity, this is a track you’ll want to play when you need a boost.

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