TikTok top songs trends

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According to TikTok’s year-end review, 13 of the 16 tracks that reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 were linked to trends on the platform.

TikTok has long boasted its strong ties to music discovery, particularly for younger generations, and its Year-End Music Report for 2024 reinforces that assertion. According to TikTok, 13 of the 16 tracks that reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 were linked to trends on the platform.

In addition, 10 of the 11 tracks to hit #1 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart were boosted by popularity on TikTok. The platform reported findings last quarter that suggested one in four of Germany’s Top 100 singles in 2023 were popular on TikTok before becoming a hit on the charts.

“In 2024 TikTok truly became the music industry’s primary launchpad for music, artists, and creativity. Every year, our global community discovers a new generation of emerging artists, creates new viral hit songs, and rediscovers classic tracks, propelling them into the charts worldwide,” said Ole Obermann, Global Head of Music Business Development at TikTok. “TikTok continues to be a space for discovery, self-expression and fandom, empowering artists to build a global fanbase, engage with the community, and to build their careers.”

In the US, the Top 10 Songs on TikTok inspired 140 million creations on the platform globally, with hits like Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby (VHS),” Lay Bankz’s “Tell Ur Girlfriend,” and Flo Milli’s “Never Lose Me.” Sabrina Carpenter also secured the number one spot on the Top Artists list with her viral hits “Espresso,” “Please Please Please,” and “Taste,” which altogether generated over 15 million TikTok video creations.

The Top 10 Songs on TikTok globally accounted for over 200 million video creations on the platform, and represent over 8 billion streams on Spotify, according to the report. Globally, TikTok’s top song of 2024 was the reggaeton hit “Gata Only” by FloyyMenor and Cris Mj. The track was also the platform’s global Song of the Summer.

TikTok’s Top 10 Songs in the US (2024)

  1. “Million Dollar Baby (VHS)” – Tommy Richman
  2. “Carnival” – Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign
  3. “Tell Ur Girlfriend” – Lay Bankz
  4. “Type Shit” – Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti
  5. “Never Lose Me” – Flo Milli
  6. “Champagne Coast” – Blood Orange
  7. “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
  8. “Magic Johnson” – ian
  9. “TGIF” – GloRilla
  10. “Gata Only” – FloyyMenor & Cris Mj

TikTok’s Top Artists in the US (2024)

  1. Sabrina Carpenter
  2. Ice Spice
  3. NLE Choppa
  4. Billie Eilish
  5. Meghan Trainor
  6. Olivia Rodrigo
  7. Addison Rae
  8. KATSEYE
  9. Benson Boone
  10. Lay Bankz

TikTok also partnered with a lot of top-tier artists this year, including Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Jimin, and Sabrina Carpenter to create immersive in-app experiences, with features like Add to Music App and specially tailored campaigns.