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Songs Frequently Used in YouTube Shorts [Dance Music Edition]

With the spread of TikTok, more people have started watching short videos.

Among them, many people often watch YouTube Shorts, don’t they? This time, we’ve picked out frequently used tracks on YouTube Shorts that fall under the category of dance music.

You’ll see a stream of familiar songs, each with an explanation, so this is a must-see if you’re looking to discover hidden gems you haven’t encountered yet! Also, many of the songs used in YouTube Shorts are commonly used on TikTok as well, so it’s recommended for those who want to keep up with trends.

Please sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Songs frequently used in YouTube Shorts [Dance Music Edition] (11–20)

If We Ever Broke UpMae Stephens

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

Mae Stephens is a British singer-songwriter who has gained worldwide fame through TikTok.

The work that propelled her to stardom is “If We Ever Broke Up.” After it started being used on TikTok, the song quickly climbed to the top of charts around the world, and it has also become highly popular on YouTube Shorts.

Its groovy, smooth melody pairs well with virtually any video, and it’s used as background music across a wide range of genres.

How Many BoogieFuma no KTR × SKRYU × WAZGOGG

Fuma no KTR × SKRYU × WAZGOGG – How Many Boogie 【Official Music Video】
How Many BoogieFuma no KTR × SKRYU × WAZGOGG

This track is packed with the appeal of music born from collaboration.

Its lively rhythm and catchy melody stand out, making you want to move your body.

Released in February 2023, it gained popularity mainly on social media.

Usage on TikTok in particular surged, driving a sharp rise in streaming numbers.

The music video on YouTube also became a major hit, surpassing 500,000 views.

You can feel an attitude of freely enjoying self-expression through music, making it a work that reflects youth culture and street culture.

It’s the perfect song for getting together with friends to dance or for boosting your mood.

Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi

Luis Fonsi – Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee
Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi

The most successful Latin music hit in the world, “Despacito ft.

Daddy Yankee.” This work by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee transcended the Spanish-speaking world and became popular worldwide.

Many people in Japan are probably familiar with it as well.

It has long been popular in short videos, and recently Daddy Yankee’s part seems to be frequently used as background music.

It appears in the middle of the track, so be sure to check it out.

MonsterLUM!X, Gabry Ponte

LUM!X, Gabry Ponte – Monster (Official Music Video)
MonsterLUM!X, Gabry Ponte

It’s a quintessential piece of energetic, modern dance music.

Created by up-and-coming DJ LUM!X and veteran DJ Gabry Ponte, the track is defined by its exhilarating melodies and rhythms.

Released in April 2019, it made a big splash on the European club scene.

The lyrics portray inner anxiety and conflict, and the contrast between the edgy words and the bright sound is striking.

The song is frequently used for shuffle dance styles that feature crossing-foot steps.

It’s perfect not only for lighting up the dance floor, but also for blowing away everyday frustrations.

Just listening to it will lift your spirits—this is one of those tracks.

MakebaJAIN

Jain – Makeba (Official Video)
MakebaJAIN

Jain is a French singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for her sophisticated musical style.

Her 2015 release “Makeba” enjoyed a revival hit through TikTok.

It’s also highly popular on YouTube Shorts, and its distinctive melody—minimal yet subtly unsettling—is used across many types of videos.

It seems to be especially common in surreal clips.

Be sure to check it out.

FLOWERJISOO

JISOO – ‘꽃(FLOWER)’ M/V
FLOWERJISOO

Jisoo, a member of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK—who are also popular in Japan—and an artist active as a solo performer, is well-known for BLACKPINK’s sharp, hip-hop-based sound.

As a soloist, however, she has mainly released dance music, and her track “FLOWER” became a global hit.

Its memorable hook is a key attraction, and it appears to be widely used in YouTube Shorts, especially in before-and-after style videos featuring women’s makeup transformations.

Songs Frequently Used in YouTube Shorts [Dance Music Edition] (21–30)

flash[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Flash (MV) Theme Song of Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash
flash[Alexandros]

One of the most frequently used tracks on Japanese TikTok and YouTube Shorts is “Senkou” (“Flash”).

It’s a well-known classic by [Alexandros].

With its striking sense of speed, the song appears in a wide variety of videos on YouTube Shorts under the hashtag #閃光のハサウェイ (#HathawaysFlash).

It’s often used in clips that deliver a big punchline at the end, and it continues to feature in many videos as a representative Japanese meme.

Even if you don’t use YouTube Shorts much, you’ve probably heard it at least once.

Be sure to check it out.