Medley of Western Hit Songs
I’ve put together a playlist of international hits from 2016 that were popular around the world.
A lot of these are songs you probably heard over and over throughout the year.
They all have a stylish vibe, so they’re great as background music while you work or as a companion for a drive!
Since it’s packed with popular tracks, it’s also perfect for anyone who wants to get into Western music but isn’t sure where to start.
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Medley of Western Hit Songs (1–10)
WhyAndra
It’s a song about a woman who, wounded by love, decides to leave her boyfriend.
It’s a ballad where her desperate cries—asking “Why do you hurt me so much?” and “Why does it hurt this badly?”—convey her pain and fragile heart with piercing intensity.
HappyPharrell Williams
This track is characterized by its brisk tempo and a buoyant, hot-air-balloon-like floatiness.
Created by American artist Pharrell Williams for the animated film Despicable Me 2, it was released in November 2013.
The exhilaration of the protagonist falling in love is expressed through a lively rhythm that fuses neo-soul and funk, and the melody conveys a bright, upbeat feeling.
The song became a worldwide smash hit, spending 10 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the U.S.
Billboard charts.
Conveying the strength to overcome any hardship and the universal value of happiness, it’s a perfect pick for your morning commute or whenever you want to refresh your mood.
Into YouAriana Grande
The title is “Crazy About You.” As the title suggests, it sings about being completely captivated by someone you love and enjoying a scandalous relationship that treats romance like a game.
The sexy, slightly provocative words might make your heart race as you listen.
This is What You Came ForCalvin Harris ft. Rihanna
This time, Calvin collaborated with Rihanna, who always draws attention every time a new song drops.
The sound of this track is just plain cool, with a great groove, making it perfect for clubs—it’s already become a staple dance track of 2016.
ToothbrushDNCE
It’s a song about an ordinary couple’s relationship.
Lines like “Mind if I close the bedroom door?” and “You can leave your toothbrush here tonight” add a subtly sexy, mature vibe that you just won’t be able to look away from.