Popular Jackson Wang Songs on YouTube, Ranked
Jackson Wang has reinvented himself throughout his long-spanning music career. He went from being a part of the K-pop group GOT7 to making his debut as a solo artist and releasing two studio albums. Jackson has shown incredible maturity and growth as an artist over time. Let’s take a voyage through the most popular Jackson Wang songs from his solo era that established his report as the “Magic Man” of the Asian Entertainment Industry.
‘Alone’
Jackson Wang’s “Alone” marked the beginning of a new phase in the singer’s musical career. In the music video, we see a heartbroken protagonist walking alone after having made countless promises to his lover. The gloomy atmosphere of the “Alone” music video, combined with Jackson’s sincere vocals, resulted in a melancholic masterpiece. Since its release in 2021, “Alone” has received over 9.4 million views.
The song ranked number 4th on the US World Digital Song Sales chart and became one of Jackson Wang’s top hits of all time.
‘Cheetah’
Jackson Wang’s “Cheetah” is a relatively new release. The song was unveiled on his official YouTube channel on April 24, 2023. After the success of his alt-rock album Magic Man, K-pop fans had high expectations from the GOT7 star, and he delivered! Cheetah is a high-paced, upbeat song where Jackson channels his fierce energy to talk about a relationship that has left him with resentment and despair. The jazz-infused beats and groovy tunes made the song a fan favorite, gaining over 17 million YouTube views since its release.
‘Cruel’
Jackson Wang’s “Cruel” was a part of his album Magic Man. After making several emo anthems for his fans, the singer experimented with more grungy sounds in the album. In “Cruel,” Jackson transports fans to a fantasy world where he can fight armies using his fire-breathing powers. The theme of destruction and ruined cities has been a constant in Jackson’s releases since “Alone.”
However, in “Cruel,” he feels more powerful than ever, using raw and edgy tunes to portray the distorted reality. The highly cinematic effect of the track’s music video helped fans visualize the world Jackson Wang is depicting through Magic Man. As a result, the video clocked over a whopping 23 million views since its release.
‘LMLY’
“LMLY” is one of Jackson’s most famous releases. The 29-year-old Hong Kong rapper is a passionate lover in “LMLY” who urges his muse, “Don’t leave me, loving you.” The synth-pop track with a melodic hook tinged with an overall soft-rock vibe makes the song a perfect emo anthem for all the listeners. The song has over 32 million views on YouTube and goes into the top 7 music videos of Jackson Wang that fans can’t miss.
‘Blow’
Jackson Wang’s “Blow” is pop-rock perfection. Jackson’s soft but sultry vocals, heavy instrumentals, and the dance-pop tune of the song make it a hypnotic listen. Along with the music, the video aces the theme of Jackson’s distorted mind as he tries to quit the person in his head who ‘tastes like a cigarette.’ Since the music video’s release on Mar 31, 2022, it has received over 36 million views.
‘100 Ways’
Jackson Wang’s “100 Ways” has remained a constant favorite of fans as they have a sentimental value attached to this. The Chinese singer pays homage to ancient culture through the music video of “100 Ways.” The pulsating beats of the song match the music video’s high-speed choreography brilliantly.
Jackson Wang explained in an interview the inspiration behind using an ancient Chinese theme in the music video. He gushed over his love for his own culture, saying: “As much as I love learning about other cultures, I love sharing my own culture. I always say, “I’m Jackson Wang from China,” and I want people to know the real culture in our world. That’s why I chose to express this whole concept in an ancient Chinese love story. I’m this character who has this love, but I couldn’t be with my lover in my first life. He overcomes time and life to find her and tells her in the lyrics, “I’m the only one that you need,” how much she means to him, and he needs to see if she feels the same way.”
Jackson Wang’s “100 Ways” has received over 88 million views since its release.
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