TikTok is likely one of the few good issues to return out of the coronavirus quarantine. Though it technically launched within the U.S. in August 2018, the Chinese language-originated video-sharing app has develop into a sensation in current months as customers are caught at residence with little else to do than scroll, dance and repeat.
TikTok affords a variety of content material — from fast cooking tutorials to household pranks to viral challenges — however maybe the most well-liked facet is the music. Numerous songs have develop into hits because of the social media platform, together with Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” and Drake’s “Toosie Slide.” It has additionally breathed new life into years-old songs similar to Kesha’s “Cannibal” and J Boog’s “Let’s Do It Once more,” each of which have been initially launched in 2010 to reasonable success.
TikTok consumer Keara Wilson helped flip “Savage” right into a megahit by making a dance problem to the music, which Megan, 25, herself tried her hand at in March. Because the monitor continued to climb the Billboard chart, the rapper launched a remix that includes Beyoncé in April, with all proceeds going to COVID-19 aid efforts.
“Toosie Slide,” in the meantime, was destined to develop into a TikTok phenomenon from the start. An influencer named Toosie uploaded a video of him and his pals dancing to clips of the music in March earlier than it was formally launched, and Drake, 33, dropped the total model days later, full with the catchy “proper foot up, left foot slide” lyrics instructing TikTok customers the way to do the dance. “Toosie Slide” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 in April, making the Toronto native the primary male artist in historical past to have three chart-topping debuts.
The Weeknd and Wiz Khalifa are among the many different artists who've had their music go viral on TikTok, with “Blinding Lights” and “One thing New,” respectively. Trade newcomers have made a reputation for themselves on the app too, similar to New Zealand singer Benee with “Superlonely,” rapper SAINt JHN with “Roses (Imanbek Remix)” and pop duo Social Home with “Magic within the Hamptons.”
Watch the video above to see 10 songs which have taken over TikTok!
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