Songs Frequently Used in YouTube Shorts [Dance Music Edition]

OtonokeCreepy Nuts

Creepy Nuts – Otonoke [Official MV] [Dandadan Opening]

It’s a song that makes you feel a mysterious power, as if the music itself possesses your heart like a supernatural phenomenon.

Crafted by the hugely popular hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts, known for their exceptional skill, this piece portrays a deep connection between creator and listener that seems to resonate with pain and sorrow.

The driving beat and the occult-tinged, enigmatic lyrics create a world you can’t help but get hooked on.

Released in October 2024, it also drew major attention as the opening theme for the anime “Dandadan.” It’s perfect for heightening the mood when you want to create a slightly thrilling, mysterious short video for a long autumn night.

flash[Alexandros]

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

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.

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"Spell" by Ado

Ado’s famous song “Show,” released as a collaboration with Universal Studios Japan, was one of the biggest hits of 2023.

With its strikingly exotic EDM-style track, it exploded in popularity on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, where people posted videos imitating the choreography seen at USJ events and in the music video.

While the initial hype has since settled down, the song is still used frequently across a wide range of videos, such as illustration timelapses and compilations of impressive gameplay highlights.

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Rock That BodyThe Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – Rock That Body (Official Music Video)

The Black Eyed Peas are a group that blends electro sounds with hip-hop and enjoys worldwide popularity.

Their tracks are also familiar from YouTube Shorts.

This piece is a dance number from their 2009 album The E.N.D., which topped the Billboard charts.

The vocals make full use of Auto-Tune, and the electronic sounds—like being inside a video game—deliver a striking impact.

The song carries an irresistibly upbeat message: break free from your boring daily routine and just move your body and have fun.

It’s an easy-to-dance-to track that feels perfect as background music when you want to lift your mood.

Be sure to check it out.

DIA DELÍCIANAKAMA

DIA DELÍCIA – NAKAMA (Official Music Video)

There’s a sound that’s often used on YouTube Shorts alongside stylish, vibe-heavy videos.

Created by NAKAMA, a band based in Norway and Japan, this track has been drawing major attention in today’s social media scene.

Its appeal lies above all in its minimalist, addictive production: a comfortably repetitive beat paired with a subtly melancholic melody delivers a striking impact.

The song was released in April 2025 as part of the EP “DIA DELÍCIA,” and its tempo-altered version has racked up over 31 million plays.