If you're looking to get ahead of the game of this year's musical trends, TikTok has just released the definitive list of the summer's most impactful tracks. These are the songs that have really moved on the platform, creating content and setting the tone for the season.
According to TikTok, "From country hits to eighties-inspired dance tracks, and performances that set the stage for rising stars across K-pop, hip-hop, Afrobeats, and more—the summer's biggest moments have truly exploded on TikTok."
The list includes both the U.S. and global top tracks; it definitely puts on display the shared hits but allows viewers to see how each region has its own unique vibe in musical trends.
At the top of the U.S. chart is Tommy Richman's "MILLION DOLLAR BABY," which claimed the third spot on the global chart. The record has been critically acclaimed due to its throwback early 2000's sound and vocals, and it gained more popularity on TikTok through a dance trend taking over the globe.
"I'm really blessed about what's happened this year," Tommy Richman said with an attitude of thankfulness. "I did this song with all my friends, and we're so excited that our flowers were given from this creation; it took on a life of its own that I could have never imagined. I'm thankful for everyone that's listening."
Meanwhile, Tinashe's "Nasty" reached two on both the U.S. and worldwide charts. She said thank you, adding, "To all my amazing fans who made 'Nasty' the #1 Song of the Summer in the UK and #2 globally, thank you so much! It's been so fun and incredible to watch all the videos you have been making on TikTok. I love them all! I'm so grateful for your continued support, and I hope that all of you will enjoy making more content to the rest of my album "Quantum Baby".
The global Songs of the Summer were topped off with Latin track "Gata Only," done by the Chilean duo FloyyMenor and Cris MJ. The song has generated over 15 million TikTok creations, which means a huge win, since it marks the first time Chilean artists are tracked on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart since 1999.
FloyyMenor was beside himself with pride: "I'm very happy about everything that is done with 'Gata Only'. I knew right from the start that this song was a hit worldwide, and its success fills me with pride. I am deeply grateful to the TikTok community for their role in taking the song to the world.".
These tracks epitomize the increasing role of TikTok in driving music trends and breaking new talent onto the international scene.
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