Red packets fanned out, mahjong tiles clacking in rapid-fire rhythm, the scent of bak kwa and pineapple tarts in the air, Chinese New Year is finally here It’s that time of year when reunion dinners turn into full-blown productions, aunties fire off life questions before you’ve even sat down, and cousins transform into high-stakes gamblers over ang baos and card games.
Whether you’re making a dramatic main-character entrance in your freshest fit, manifesting prosperity with every hong bao collected, or just soaking in the warmth, chaos, and laughter that only family gatherings can bring, here is our list of songs to soundtrack every iconic moment of the festive season. From boss-energy anthems to feel-good prosperity bops, consider this your ultimate CNY mood booster.
SKAI ISYOURGOD – ‘八方來財(Stacks from All Sides)’
Strutting into reunion dinner with an unshakable confidence, SKAI ISYOURGOD delivers pure boss energy. It’s bold and built for main-character entrances. Much like the track’s title, it’s the perfect hype track to play while you’re racking up stacks upon stacks of red packets, drawing in prosperity and ang baos.
Questions like “When are you getting married?” or “When are you having kids?” fly right over your head as you're focused on channeling pure nonchalance, fueled by the swag-filled beats and pure edgy rap energy that the track radiates.
YANGYINYUE - ‘弥渡山歌（Midu Echoing)’
If you’ve been on TikTok anytime this year looking for the perfect audio to film your stunning traditional outfit transitions to, you’ve definitely heard ‘弥渡山歌（Midu Echoing)’. The joy of Chinese New Year has spread across borders to the west in 2026. Our neighbours from various continents have caught on to the traditions and superstitions that we follow during the Lunar New Year and they express their fascination and respect for these customs and traditions on TikTok, soundtracked by this track.
The energetic nature of this electronic music track fuses seamlessly with the bouncy piano textures and grandiose vocal textures that layer atop the skeleton of the track. It creates a vibrant medley between traditional Chinese music and modern western instruments, creating the perfect trendy track. ‘弥渡山歌（Midu Echoing)’ has become the official soundtrack for this festive season, making it a flawless addition to this list of tracks to make your CNY more huat.
LISA - ‘MONEY’
While family, celebrating longevity, and prosperity are among the biggest focuses of the Chinese New Year holiday, it’s undeniable that full red packets that seemingly just keep coming are an additional bonus that is something to look forward to as well. So there’s truly no other anthem that pairs well with the money rain that’s about to hit than LISA’s ‘MONEY’. The lyrics “Dollar bills, dollar bills, watch it falling for me, I love the way that feels” capture the cheeky glee that comes when your grandma hands you a particularly heavy red packet.
3P, 薛家燕, 暴牙菇 - ‘HORSEH’
This song turns the energy of Chinese New Year into a playful, narrative journey. Its lyrics are full of cheeky humor and clever wordplay, painting vivid snapshots of the celebration. 2026 is the year of the horse. Bold, clever, and full of energy, those born under the horse zodiac love freedom and challenge, but their impatience and susceptibility to influence keep things interesting.
Channelling the carefree energy and “go with the flow” vibe that those born in the year of the horse radiate, this track leverages the catchy and fun chanting of ‘HORSEH’ and encourages turning over a new leaf in 2026 with lyrics such as, “ohh new year, new me”. Pump up the good vibes this CNY while visiting and having fun with friends and family as you turn up the volume on ‘HORSEH’.
EXO - ‘Lotto’
Another classic moment is when the cousins gather round the mahjong table trying to playfully swindle each other’s ang bao collections as poker faces come through, hard as a brick wall, as you stare at each other biting back laughs. EXO’s ‘Lotto’ captures the sentiment perfectly with words like “Luck like you makes me throw my heart at odds that seem like mere threads, now everyone else is looking at us with popcorn in their mouths, enjoy it oh yeah, everything changes oh yeah, starting today, the air is also different, the world changes, silver stars appear in the night sky,” capturing the moment of triumph and victory when you win that round, collecting your earnings with pride.
Jestinna Kuan, Mskuan & Perry Kuan - ‘That's马Way’
This track perfectly captures the joyful chaos and warmth of a Chinese New Year reunion. From the clatter of mahjong tiles to the excited rustle of ang baos being passed around, every beat feels like a mini celebration in itself. Its playful lyrics and infectious rhythm mirror the mischievous smiles and sly glances exchanged across the table as family members compete in friendly games, steal bites of festive treats, and celebrate small victories that feel larger than life.
With a sense of triumph, laughter, and togetherness woven into every note, it turns familiar holiday traditions into a cinematic moment where even the simplest actions feel like a grand, unforgettable celebration. The song is a vibrant soundtrack to the season, making the energy of reunion dinners, lantern-lit streets, and fireworks-lit nights leap off the speakers and into your heart.
PSY - ‘New Face’
Strutting into the reunion with confidence so loud it practically jingles like coins in a red packet, PSY’s ‘New Face’ is pure, unfiltered swagger. The beat hits like hotpot bubbling at full boil, each drop of sound adding spice to the room as everyone laughs, chats, and sneaks another pineapple tart.
This is the soundtrack for showing up confident in your glow-up, catching eyes, making waves, and collecting ang baos like a pro, all while moving through the chaos of family chatter with the kind of unbothered energy that only PSY can deliver. It’s cheeky, it’s flashy, and it’s basically a mic-drop for your Lunar New Year entrance.
1119 - ‘福气马上来’
This track gives listeners the feeling of looking back fondly on home videos from the past while munching on delicious snacks with family, reminiscing about good times and blissful moments. The lyrics feel like a lo hei with a mix of blessings, good vibes, and nostalgic parts of Chinese New Year.
Each line paints a heartwarming picture as they say, “Everyone is talking and laughing, happiness without worries, grandma says this year will go smoothly” and “Form a circle and shout ‘Huat!’ Good fortune is coming soon!”. This track is definitely a reflection of the exciting buzz of conversation and the joy of spending time with the most important people as you munch on love letters and pineapple tarts.
Mediacorp (由向云, 朱泽亮, 何睿烔, 仲伟杰, 郑各评) - ‘Money Money 马力马力’
This song is like a burst of Lunar New Year encouragement wrapped up in an anthem, a celebration of energy, ambition, and festive hustle. Throughout the lyrics, everyday holiday moments like easing out of bed on New Year’s morning, passing around tea and ang baos, and joining the lively family banter transform into metaphors for recharging your own horsepower.
Lines about adding “马力” (horsepower) to your goals, chasing success and money with cheerful urgency, and being reminded to “remember to be happy” turn what could be simple greetings into a spirited mantra for the new year. Beyond the cheeky humor, like teasing relatives about their sleep schedule or joking about flashy cars and gold chains, the chorus becomes an uplifting push: give your all, chase your dreams, and step forward with confidence and joy.
Paired with the music video’s story of a young man reigniting his own passion and stepping back onto the stage thanks to his mother’s belief in him, the song’s lyrics feel like both a personal pep-talk and a collective wish for everyone watching to find their drive in the year ahead.
SteadyGang - ‘有红包拿’
Get ready to stand up on your feet and dance the night away to the energetic rhythm and addictive energy of ‘有红包拿’. Being an exhilarating hype-up anthem that’s bound to get you jumping as you celebrate the good luck and fortune rolling toward you in the coming year.
It captures the “Gotong Royong” spirit and the thrill of going back home to relive fond memories that make life so much simpler. With words like, “New Year gathering, step hard on the gas, no one can stop me from heading home, the highway’s packed with cars, I charge through the ‘red city,’ all the way I strike decisively, starting from Penang, all the way down to Johor Bahru, big red envelopes stuffed into my pockets, ready to deliver them to your house, fireworks in the sky, thunder and lightning welcoming us home, (I’m taking this and that red envelope),” celebrate the embrace of familiarity, family and fun with this electrifying track.
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