20 songs scientifically proven to improve focus and productivity

A recent study reveals that the average attention span is now shorter than that of a goldfish, with people checking their phones every 12 minutes on average. This constant distraction costs the UK economy around £19.9 billion a year. Unsurprisingly, Google searches for “how to be more productive” increased by 250%, with people looking for ways to sharpen their focus.

A surprising solution could be found in music. According to Spotify, songs with a tempo of 50 to 80 beats per minute (BPM) can help boost focus and creativity. This tempo range is ideal for activities like studying, working, or thinking because it puts the brain in a more productive and relaxed state.

To find the best tracks to improve focus, VapeGlobe analyzed Spotify’s most popular productivity playlists. At the top of the list is Queen’s iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” with its 71 BPM. The song’s changing structure, from gentle ballads to intense rock sections, reflects the ebb and flow of focus, making it ideal for tasks requiring deep mental engagement. Arctic Monkeys’ “I Wanna Be Yours” (68 BPM) offers a hypnotic beat that creates a calming environment for sustained attention, while Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man” (73 BPM) is perfect for introspective work like journaling or brainstorming. .

Other top focus boosters include “Ride” by Twenty One Pilots (75 BPM), which provides an extra boost of motivation during long, repetitive tasks, and “See You Again” by Tyler, The Creator, which provides a boost of motivation. sense of calm in creative spaces. “Lover” by Taylor Swift (69 BPM) complements the best tracks with its sweet melody, ideal for boosting productivity.

The VapeGlobe team highlighted how music can be a remedy to today’s attention crisis: “In a world full of distractions, the right tune can create a mental environment that helps you focus on your tasks. Music engages the brain’s reward centers, boosting motivation and performance, making it a powerful tool to help you work smarter, not harder.

Title	Artist	time delay	Number of plays on Spotify
1	Bohemian Rhapsody – Remastered in 2011	Queen	71	2,579,438,462
2	I want to be yours	Arctic monkeys	68	2,439,178,658
3	When I was your man	Bruno Mars	73	2,263,400,055
4	To go up	Twenty-one pilots	75	1,818,771,356
5	See you soon (feat. Kali Uchis)	Tyler, the Creator	79	1,813,789,242
6	Gangsta paradise	Coolio	80	1 806 335 405
7	Enemy (with JID) – from the Arcane League of Legends series	imagine Dragons	77	1,578 385 597
8	I love you so much	The Walters	76	1,574,535,180
9	Lover	Taylor Swift	69	1,534,212,501
10	Hey yeah!	Outkast	80	1,427,586,369
11	Feel it again	Portugal. The Man	79	1,360,796,154
12	Dream	Aerosmith	78	1,198,471,677
13	Make you feel my love	Adele	65	1,154,943,957
14	Get Yourself (feat. Kali Uchis)	Daniel Caesar	74	1,097,332,688
15	July	Noah Cyrus	73	1,060,978,781
16	What was I made for? (Excerpt from the film “Barbie”)	Billie Eilish	79	1,030,838,371
17	There is no sun	Bill Withers	78	1,018,098,255
18	Die for you – Remix	The weekend	67	980 414 856
19	Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Remastered in 2011	Queen	77	959 156 387