[Western Music Edition] Songs Frequently Used in YouTube Shorts [2026]

WORTH NOTHING (ft. Oliver Tree)TWISTED

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

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.

Here With Med4vd

d4vd – Here With Me [Official Music Video]

Singer-songwriter David has been gaining attention for a sound rooted in indie pop and R&B.

This signature track of his was inspired by the film “Up.” It’s a heartwarming love song that envisions a future of slowly growing old together with the one you love.

Upon its release in September 2022, it quickly went viral on social media, reportedly spawning over a million related videos.

With poetic lyrics and a gentle voice that resonates deeply, the song is perfect for quiet moments with someone special—perhaps on an evening walk home at sunset.

SaharaHensonn

Hensonn-Sahara

Hensonn is a producer from Ukraine.

His electronic style, centered on phonk, has gained massive support on the internet.

His signature work, released in November 2021, also made headlines for receiving RIAA Gold certification.

Built on an aggressive, high-velocity sound known as Drift Phonk, the track balances a tense, adrenaline-pumping intensity with a liberating sense of release.

On YouTube Shorts, it’s frequently used for car-action clips and game highlight videos.

Be sure to check it out.

Oh No (TikTok Remix)Capone

Capone – Oh No (TikTok Remix) Lyrics | Oh no, oh no, oh no no

That catchy track with the “Oh no” phrase that you often hear as BGM in YouTube Shorts for fails and mishaps—its remix was crafted by the rapper Capone.

He’s well known for his work in the duo Capone-N-Noreaga, but he’s also active as a solo artist; his 2005 album Pain, Time & Glory reached No.

42 on the U.S.

R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

This track boldly samples a classic 1960s girl-group hit, blending the original’s wistful melody with trap-style beats to create an irresistibly addictive vibe.

The original lyrics lament a lost love, but when fragments of them are used as a prelude to mishaps, they’ve become a go-to BGM that makes viewers laugh.

Since it’s beloved as the soundtrack for the moment you wait for the “punchline” in short videos, why not enjoy the contrast with the mood of the source material?

If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens

Mae Stephens – If We Ever Broke Up (Official Video)

Mae Stephens is a singer-songwriter from the UK who has gained worldwide popularity on TikTok.

The song that sparked her global rise is “If We Ever Broke Up.” After blowing up on TikTok, the track has also been used frequently on YouTube Shorts.

It’s extremely catchy and appears across a wide range of genres—from dance videos to comedy clips—so be sure to check it out.

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Dancin ft. Luvli (Krono Remix)Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith – Dancin – Krono Remix (Official Video) ft. Luvli

Aaron Smith is an artist from the United Kingdom known for his electronic-focused sound and well-regarded track-making.

His iconic track “Dancin ft.

Luvli (Krono Remix),” released nine years ago, continues to be loved by many listeners through TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

It features upbeat electronic sounds with a touch of funk, and is frequently used not only in dance-related content but also in comedic videos.

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METAMORPHOSISINTERWORLD

INTERWORLD – METAMORPHOSIS

Interworld is an artist known for incorporating drift phonk, a genre born in Russia.

Although he isn’t very well known, his track “METAMORPHOSIS” has been played around the world through TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

Many of you may recognize it because it’s frequently used by Bayashi, one of the most famous Japanese TikTokers.

The track is relatively mellow for drift phonk, so it’s a must-listen for anyone interested in hip-hop subgenres.

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