20 songs with brand names in the title

Nowadays, we see artists partner with brands all the time, but it was hip-hop group Run-DMC that landed the first endorsement deal with an athletic company back in 1986. Thanks to their hit song “My Adidas,” executives took notice that Run-DMC fans were rocking their shoes at concerts too, which ultimately led them to partner with each other. 

One thing that is constant in Rick Ross’ music is that he’s the type of rapper who always makes listeners want to live a more lavish lifestyle. It was no different in 2010 when he teamed up with Chrisette Michele and Drake on their hit song “Aston Martin Music.” It’s the perfect song to listen to on a drive, as Michele sings on the hook, “Riding to the music, this is how we do it all night / Breezing down the freeway, just me and my baby, in our ride / Just me and my boss, no worries at all / Listening to the Aston Martin Music.” 

In 2017, Frank Ocean emphasized the duality of a person on his hit single “Chanel.” He uses the metaphor of the Chanel logo to highlight his sexual fluidity, while noticing the different parts of his lover. 

In 2016, Bruno Mars released his third album, 24K Magic, which featured his hit single “Versace on the Floor.” On the track, Mars describes how much he enjoys seeing his partner in a Versace dress, but he would rather the dress be on the floor. 

MadeinTYO came onto the scene in 2016 when he released his breakthrough single “Uber Everywhere.” Travis Scott hopped on the remix to describe how he’s going to use Uber to meet up with a partner. 

When country singer Miranda Lambert was getting her career started, she released her self-titled EP in 2001. One of the standout tracks was “Jack Daniel’s,” a song in which she describes dealing with heartbreak and eventually turns to the whiskey brand to help her cope.

In 2013, Jay-Z wanted everyone to know that he wore the finest fashion brands on his hit single, “Tom Ford.” Produced by J-Roc and Timbaland, Jay-Z describes his elite status.

In 2015, K-pop boy band BTS released their EP The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Pt. 1, which featured their deep cut “Converse High.” On the track, the group describes their attraction to a potential partner and how they wear Converse shoes. 

In 2024, Beyoncé gave fans a country album titled Cowboy Carter, and it featured her Post Malone-assisted single “Levii’s Jeans.” With an ode to the denim retailer Levi’s Strauss & Co., Beyoncé uses the retailer’s dungarees as a metaphor to describe how she wants to be wrapped in love by her partner. As she sings on the hook, “You call me pretty little thing / And I love to turn him on / Boy, I'll let you be my Levi's jeans.”

In 2002, rapper Nelly had everyone running to the shopping malls to cop the hottest sneakers thanks to his single “Air Force Ones.” It’s the type of song that made listeners have a case of FOMO if they didn’t have a pair. As he says on the hook, “(I said) give me two pairs / (Cause) I need two pairs / (So I) can get to stompin' in my Air Force Ones.”

In 2023, R&B singer Victoria Monét released her long-awaited debut album Jaguar II, which featured the deep cut “Cadillac (A Pimp’s Anthem).” Monét uses the luxurious car as a metaphor for her ultra-smooth ways.

In 2024, pop singer Addison Rae released “Diet Pepsi,” the lead single to her 2025 debut album Addison. On the track, Rae describes a young love filled with lustful adventures, and the carbonated drink is only briefly mentioned in the song once. 

A rapper’s lifestyle often means they will be wearing some of the finest fashion brands. That was the case when hip-hop trio Migos released their 2013 single “Versace.” Given the title, it was fitting that the group was seen rocking Versace clothes and accessories in the music video. 

In 2019, pop star Katy Perry used her single “Harleys in Hawaii” to describe how much she wants to be a passenger princess alongside her lover. Her feelings are evident on the hook as she sings, “I'll be your baby, on a Sunday / Oh, why don't we get out of town? / Call me your baby, on the same wave / Oh, no, no, there's no slowin' down / You and I, I / Ridin' Harleys in Hawaii / I'm on the back, I'm holdin' tight, I want you to take me for a ride, ride.”

One of the creative and cool things about artists is how they use metaphors to describe something totally different. Prince did just that in 1983 with his hit single “Little Red Corvette,” in which he metaphorically uses the sports car to describe a one-night stand with a lover.

In 2014, Avril Lavigne showed her obsession with the fictional cartoon cat Hello Kitty when she released her single of the same name. Lavigne took inspiration from the Japanese brand and added some J-pop and EDM elements into the music production. 

In 2010, Lloyd Banks had listeners yearning to ride around in luxury vehicles with his single, “Beamer, Benz or Bentley.” With assistance from fellow rapper Juelz Santana, the song reached No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart. 

Just three years after releasing her debut album Know-It-All, pop singer Alessia Cara returned with her sophomore album The Pains of Growing. One of the standout tracks is “Nintendo Game,” in which she compares a toxic relationship to a video game. 

On Pop Smoke’s 2020 single “Dior,” the rapper describes how much women are attracted to him, which includes how much he wears designer clothes. As he says on the hook, “Mike Amiri, Mike Amiri / Billie Jean, Billie Jean / Christian Dior, Dior / I'm up in all the stores / When it rains, it pours.”

In 2017, rapper Lil Pump released his hit single “Gucci Gang,” which reflected his lifestyle of dealing with women, drugs, and of course, high fashion. “Gucci Gang” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.