Music is always evolving, whether it’s the sound, its creators, or the outreach. Music has always reached our ears in one way or another, whether it’s through the radio, concerts, or streaming services fans have always found a way to discover new music they’ve never heard before, whether it’s a recent release or a song that dropped 10 years ago. A massive factor came into play with TikTok’s creation where people around the world would assist in rapid growth spurts in songs streams through viral trends utilizing the song, bringing new ears onto what could be a track that’s gone under the radar over the years, or a song that’s just released. Here’s some of our favourites at the moment:

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“Dai Dai” – Shakira and Burna Boy

With every World Cup comes fantastic vibes, and that means some great music from none other than Shakira. Online, fans are celebrating the North American World Cup in style using the sound in their videos covering the event or at the games, which has helped the song grow immensely turning the global tune into essentially the song of the tournament. The song’s exciting flashy sound is bound to catch anyone’s attention at first listen, representing what the World Cup is all about. 

“Self Aware” – Temper City

There’s something enchanting about those late night city skylines that really hits you right in the gut, and there’s no better song to match that vibe than “Self Aware”. The emotional, upbeat track perfectly captures every feeling that is formed in those late night sights, giving users on TikTok every reason to keep utilizing it in those videos, producing millions of listeners onto a song creating an outlook onto a newly formed trio. The song amassed over 200 million streams, providing Temper City with 26.2 million monthly listeners.

“The One That Got Away” – Katy Perry

A perfect example of TikTok reviving a song that was massive decades ago, this pop-rock song is often being used to describe or relate to the creators own relationship experiences they’ve had in the past. It brings a lighthearted, reminiscent vibe to the listeners ears, perfect for those who stay up thinking about what could have been.

“Hate that I made you love me” – Ariana Grande

A song recently released, blew up online on the charts and on TikTok, creating what can be an overabundance of support for a song we don’t see very often in the music industry. Of course with Ariana Grande, a large reception to new music is expected, her fans can be just as dedicated to supporting her just as Taylor Swift’s fans are. However the song itself created something similar to what Katy Perry’s “The One That Got Away” did, with a message that listeners can resonate with and create video for on TikTok that amassed millions of views and translated in millions of more streams for Ariana across streaming platforms.

“Cinderella” – Mac Miller and Ty Dolla $ign

By far the most nostalgic track resurfacing due to its increased usage in TikTok edits and other videos, the song brings back what can only be described as Mac Miller in the midst of his prime, excellent production, real raw vocals whether it’s through his singing or his rapping, and by far one of Ty Dolla’s stand out feature hooks he’s recorded in his discography. The song tells a story that can only be pieced together with context clues behind Miller’s life, giving his fans yet another run on the tail end of the release of Balloonerism.

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