[2026] Trending Western Music: The Latest Hit Songs to Watch

CHANELTyla

Tyla – CHANEL (Official Music Video)

Are you familiar with Tyla, the singer from South Africa? Blending amapiano and afrobeats with pop and R&B, she won a Grammy in 2024 and has been gaining worldwide attention.

This single, released in October 2025, is a dance track built on a pleasantly bouncing low-end pulse.

Lyrically, it treats luxury brands as tokens of affection and boldly asserts self-worth.

The simultaneously released music video drew buzz for its fashion, featuring head-to-toe looks from ’90s archive pieces.

On TikTok, the dance challenge videos are hugely popular, and interest has only grown in the roughly two months since release.

It’s a perfect track for boosting your mood—whether on a drive or at a weekend party.

ZooShakira

Shakira – Zoo (From “Zootopia 2”)

Shakira, the Colombian singer-songwriter beloved as the queen of Latin music, continues to captivate countless fans with her powerful vocals and distinctive sense of rhythm.

The work introduced here was written specifically for Disney’s Zootopia 2, released in November 2025.

It also made headlines for featuring production contributions from artists including Ed Sheeran.

Blending the energy of Latin pop with the festive vibe of a city where diverse animals coexist, it’s crafted as a dance tune.

It carries a positive message of embracing individuality and enjoying freedom, and just listening to it makes your heart dance.

Drawing attention immediately after its digital release in October 2025, this track is perfect for when you want to immerse yourself in the film’s world or lift your spirits.

Top CobainNEW!Youngboy Never Broke Again

YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Top Cobain [Official Video]

Hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again is known for his prolific output and fervent fanbase.

Released as a single in December 2025, this track draws parallels between rock’s legendary icons and his own success.

His signature, pain-laced melodic flow is fully intact, with lyrics that pierce the heart—an interweaving of the loneliness at the top and fierce emotion.

While its inclusion on an album remains undecided for now, the music video—featuring footage from his tour—has garnered attention and feels emblematic of his current momentum.

For those who love the ruinous aesthetics of a rockstar and raw, emotionally charged hip-hop, this work is irresistible.

Big Drip 2.0NEW!Fivio Foreign

FIVIO FOREIGN – BIG DRIP 2.0 (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Fivio Foreign, a rapper from Brooklyn, New York, shot to fame with his 2019 release “Big Drip” and is now recognized as a leading figure in the scene.

His sound is classic Brooklyn drill, marked by aggressive beats and a deep voice.

Now he’s circling back to his roots with “Big Drip 2.0.” Released in December 2025, this track preserves his original momentum while weaving in a glittering winter vibe for a unique finish.

If you’re into gritty, dark-tinged, street-savvy hip-hop, be sure to check it out—he’s evolved since his album B.I.B.L.E., and it shows.

Outside (ft. Skepta)NEW!J Hus

J Hus – Outside (Official Visualiser) ft. Skepta

Rapper J Hus, who carries the distinctive vibe of East London.

Recognized as a pioneer of Afroswing, he teams up here with Skepta, a figurehead of the UK grime scene.

You can feel the cold street tension and the resolve to survive in the outside world, delivered over a hard-edged beat.

The contrast between J Hus’s melodic, sing-song flow and Skepta’s sharp lyricism is another highlight.

The track appears on the EP “Half Clip,” released in December 2025, and became a hot topic, peaking at No.

2 on the UK Afrobeats Chart.

It’s the perfect song for a night drive or when you want to sink into a cool mood.

FDOPooh Shiesty

Pooh Shiesty – FDO [Official Music Video]

Rapper Pooh Shiesty, who emerged in the early 2020s as a leading figure of Memphis’s new generation.

After signing with Gucci Mane’s 1017, his track “Back in Blood” featuring Lil Durk made major waves, and his February 2021 mixtape Shiesty Season peaked at No.

3 on the Billboard 200.

He was even selected for the XXL Freshman Class that same year, rising fast—but his career was put on hold due to legal troubles.

Following his release in October 2025, this is the first track he dropped for his comeback.

Already surging in YouTube views, the song is produced by TP808 and rides a heavy, Memphis-rooted 808 bass and a hard-edged beat, with his signature rapid-fire delivery fully intact.

The single-verse, no-hook structure pushes straight through, channeling the raw intensity of a “return statement.” A must-listen for anyone seeking that true street atmosphere.

HA21 Savage

21 Savage – HA (Official Music Video)

Twenty One Savage, who continues to lead the hip-hop scene with trap music that feels like it bottles the raw air of the streets, shows no signs of slowing down—his January 2024 album American Dream set a record for the most first-week streams for a trap album.

The track in question appears on his album What Happened to the Streets?, released in December 2025.

The producer is Zaytoven, a longtime pillar of the Atlanta sound.

A keyboard-centered loop and dry drums create a distinct tension.

At the core of the piece is a hook built around a laugh that borders on a cold sneer.

It exudes a mix of intimidation and composure, gradually closing in on the listener.

It’s a perfect track for nights when you want to sink into a darker mood or when you need to sharpen your focus.