Users have created a couple of dances for the song’s chorus but also use it for meme and “get ready with me” videos. If you remember, this song and another TikTok favorite, Doja Cat’s “Say So” Remix with Nicki Minaj, were battling for the #1 spot.Īnother TikTok favorite, the Hot Girl’s latest single is once again taking the app by storm. There was a time in early quarantine where our timelines were flooded with nothing but videos of people doing the “Savage” challenge dance. The success of this one is self-explanatory. The Brooklyn rapper then went on to accuse Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber of paying for their #1 single “Stuck With U.” The pugnacious first two lines of the chorus are used for an extremely popular TikTok twerk choreography. Unlike “TROLLZ,” Tekashi’s provocative first single released following his stint in federal prison debuted at #3 on the charts in May. Despite the dwindled viral moment, TikTokers continue to perform choreography to 6ix9ine’s first verse in the song. "TROLLZ" debuted atop the charts in its first week but later dropped to 34 in its second week, breaking the record for biggest fall from the #1 spot in history. The thing about a viral moment, however, is that it doesn’t last unless you properly manage it. The chorus of the track is used on the app and users perform the “Woo Dance” to the late Canarsie-born rapper’s signature vocals.Īt this point, 6ix9ine and TikTok are besties. The song is very much a moment on TikTok right now and is used as a sound for dances, memes, and other video content.Īlthough Pop Smoke has had a slew of viral hits on the app, “Get Back” is by far the most popular. If you’re a humble internet user, you likely can instantly recognize the distinct piano-trap beat in “WHATS POPPIN.” The track's infectious remix is currently sitting pretty at #2 on the charts and is expected to overtake “Rockstar” soon. The song’s chorus is particularly is preferred for choreographies. Originally released in 2016, the high pitched 2019 Imanbek remix has received 4.5 billion plays on the app alone in April and peaked at #4 on the charts. The Brooklyn born rapper experienced his first hit with the Imanbek remix of "Roses"- the song has gone on to receive countless other versions, including a recent one with Future. This part of the song is utilized for the “We Paid Challenge” featuring moves like “the woah” and “mop.”
The first 15 seconds of the song consist of bass-heavy trap with an unforgettable and unmistakable whistle. It seems like “We Paid” is everywhere right now, including on TikTok. The “Rockstar Challenge,” which consists of a dance choreography for the song, made it a hit on TikTok and helped lay the foundation for the song’s success. How do you feel about these TikTok tunes? Let us know in the comments.īriefly mentioned before, this song was released in April and has spent seven non-consecutive weeks at #1. For that reason, we’ve compiled a list of the top 20 viral songs on the app right now. It’s impressive the way TikTok has simplified going viral and has undoubtedly impacted the music industry because of it. The tracks that generally do well on the app are usually trap-influenced pop songs with heavy bass and a repetitive, infectious hook, hence “Rockstar” and “Whats Poppin.” A key element to the TikTok app’s success is the love of music universally. For example, the top two songs on the chart right now, Dababy’s "Rockstar" with Roddy Ricch and Jack Harlow’s "Whats Poppin" featuring Dababy, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne, were both propelled to their top positions because they were biggest sounds on the app for months straight.
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With an active audience of 800 million users, the app’s momentous success has been puzzling to some, but the app offers a very niche experience that other social media apps do not. Previously known as Musical.ly, launched just 3 years ago in the United States, the app has become the most downloaded app in the app store in 20. The cultural impact of TikTok has been fascinating to observe. We break down the most popular sounds on the video-sharing app.