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Western music that gets you pumped. Recommended up-tempo tracks.

“I just can’t get pumped up…” If you’re a music lover, you probably have a stash of songs that lift your spirits when you feel like that.

In this article, we’re focusing on Western music and carefully selecting upbeat tracks that are popular with many people.

We’ll try to include as many newer songs as possible.

In the latter half, we’ll also feature timeless classics—nostalgic hits that never fade.

Hopefully you’ll discover a favorite artist or a new track.

Enjoy!

Upbeat Western music to get you pumped: Recommended uptempo tracks (141–150)

Le bien qui fait malMozart Opera Rock

Mozart Opera Rock – Le bien qui fait mal (Clip officiel)
Le bien qui fait malMozart Opera Rock

The French musical Mozart, l’opéra rock.

It’s also been performed in Japan starring Koji Yamamoto, so some of you may have heard of it.

While it isn’t that well-known in Japan, it’s very famous in Europe.

Among the songs in the show, “Le bien qui fait mal” is especially popular and is packed with a rich gothic atmosphere.

If you like gothic metal or symphonic metal, I’m sure you’ll love it!

Clarity (feat. Foxes)Zedd

Among the tracks produced by the young DJ Zedd, this is his number-one hit.

Of course, Zedd has released many hit songs so far, but the summer the song came out, it felt like “Clarity Fest” everywhere you went.

Foxes’s clear, translucent vocals are captivating as well.

Like ThatFuture, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar

Future, Metro Boomin, Kendrick Lamar – Like That (Official Audio)
Like ThatFuture, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar

This work radiates explosive energy born from the fusion of trap and hardcore hip-hop.

It brings together a star-studded collaboration between American rapper Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar, released in March 2024.

As a single from the album “We Don’t Trust You,” it has captivated hip-hop fans around the world.

Over a heavy soundscape woven from powerful 808 drums and eerie synthesizers, the three artists deliver standout, full-throttle performances that showcase their individuality.

The track has sparked a major reaction, especially among younger listeners, spending three consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It also took home two awards at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards, earning high acclaim across the board.

It’s an energetic, uptempo track—highly recommended for those who want to experience the cutting edge of the hip-hop scene.

Uplifting Western songs: Recommended up-tempo music (151–160)

Collard GreensScHoolboy Q

SchoolBoy Q – Collard Greens (Explicit) (Official Music Video) ft. Kendrick Lamar
Collard GreensScHoolboy Q

This is a fast, danceable hip-hop track with a title inspired by traditional Southern cuisine.

American rapper ScHoolboy Q released it in June 2013 as the lead single from his major-label debut album, Oxymoron.

Featuring fellow artist Kendrick Lamar, the song blends a driving, reggae-tinged beat with dynamic rap flows to create a distinctive vibe.

It peaked at No.

92 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a key track that helped cement the artist’s status.

ScHoolboy Q’s exceptional rapping skills and hedonistic worldview are in perfect harmony here, making it an ideal song for parties or whenever you want to boost your mood.

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.

UnsaintedSlipknot

Slipknot – Unsainted [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
UnsaintedSlipknot

Coinciding with SLIPKNOT’s long-awaited sixth album, We Are Not Your Kind, the first single from the album, “Unsainted,” has been released digitally! Two months have passed since its release, and it has steadily gained support from heavy metal fans across generations, appeared on the charts, and earned worldwide acclaim.

The groove is on point, and the sound is just downright cool! Highly recommended for those who are getting a bit tired of dance music.

2 The MoonPitbull x NE-YO x AFROJACK ft. DJ Buddha

Pitbull x NE-YO x AFROJACK ft. DJ Buddha – 2 The Moon (Visualizer)
2 The MoonPitbull x NE-YO x AFROJACK ft. DJ Buddha

Featuring energetic beats and exhilarating melodies, this track is all about fully enjoying the night.

It’s a star-studded collaboration by Pitbull, Ne-Yo, and Afrojack, released in June 2024.

With a message of “let’s have fun until dawn,” it offers listeners a sense of freedom and release.

Expected to be a hit in clubs and party scenes, it’s guaranteed to light up the dance floor.

Perfect for summer festivals and beach parties, it delivers a refreshing American sound you can really enjoy.