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 (11–20)
7 YearsLukas Graham
In this song, the narrator finally comes to understand, as an adult, what their parents taught them at ages seven, eleven, and twenty, feeling those lessons deeply through personal experience.
It’s a slightly bittersweet yet moving ballad that any adult can relate to.
Cold WaterMajor Lazer ft. Justin Bieber and MØ
No matter how tough things get, if you’re drowning in “cold water,” I’ll jump in and save you—this message of a strong bond is conveyed.
The music video is made in the recently popular style that simply displays the lyrics.
Been Like ThisMeghan Trainor, T-Pain
It features a powerful trumpet melody and an exhilarating sound infused with jazz elements.
This collaborative track by American artists Meghan Trainor and T-Pain comes from the album “Timeless,” released in March 2024.
A dream collaboration for Trainor, who has long been a fan of T-Pain, the song gives a modern twist to the doo-wop style.
In the space-themed music video, they deliver a captivating performance alongside dancers, drawing attention on shows like American Idol and Today.
With its positive message and driving rhythm, it’s a perfect track to play while on the road.
The OceanMike Perry ft. Shy Martin
This is another trendy trance-style summer 2016 track.
With an upbeat sound perfect for its summer release, the music video’s scenes of the sea, sunsets, and mountains feel refreshingly cool and fun.
Final SongMØ
She’s still a newcomer, but in 2016 her hit song suddenly became the talk of the town.
It carries a message from young people who want to enjoy it even more—“Don’t let this be the last song.” The music video, where she dances and flies freely through the air, is nothing short of wondrous.
CloseNick Jonas ft. Tove Lo
It’s a song that portrays being head-over-heels in love—wanting to get closer and closer to the person you like, and no matter how close you get, wanting to be even closer—sung from both a male and a female perspective.
Throughout the lyrics, words related to “closeness” are repeated over and over, and the theme of “distance” is explored relentlessly.
Medley of Western Hit Songs (21–30)
Wherever I GoOneRepublic
What’s more interesting than the music itself is the music video.
It’s set in the world of serious Korean office workers, but as soon as the protagonist arrives at work, he suddenly starts dancing, and by the end he’s drawn in his coworkers and even his boss—making for a very entertaining story.