Viral TikTok Challenges
TikTok is famous for its challenges that spread like a wild fire. it’s where the users join in trending hashtags or dances and then share their videos with community. These challenges are usually based on certain kind of songs/ audios, where different people come up with their own versions and interpretations.
One of those recently is the "Deja Vu" challenge what was inspired by Olivia Rodrigo's hit song Deja Vu. Users created dance routines and lip-synced to the infectious chorus, demonstrating their creative interpretive skills, and show how they apply the lyrics of the song.
Still another trend that has caught the fancy of people is the "Silhouette Challenge" - participants of this challenge are required to stand in front of a red light and then turn into a silhouette against a sensual background while listening to the song "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" / "Streets" by Doja Cat.
Additionally, there are other popular forms aside from betting like dual betting, India sports betting and card gaming/betting which elicit feelings of thrill, excitement among others.
Not only these viral challenges increases the engagement and participation of users, they are also instrumental to thrust a song to the top of the chart as it continues to win TikTok audience.
Chart-Topping Hits on TikTok
TikTok with time has become the major launching and promoting platform of music throughout the world. Many songs get a viral boost after getting featured in TikTok videos. The chart toppers mainly owe their success to the trend of amplification and creation of viral moments around certain songs by TikToks.
A case in point is “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo , which climbed rapidly to the top of the charts when it became famous on TikTok. The song had an emotional lyrics and relatable themes, what caused users creating millions of videos and covers and sharing them on this platform.
Similarly, "Mood" by 24kGoldn and Iann Dior got worldwide attention as it gradually got popular on TikTok. The song has a catchy chorus and playful lyrics which caused many dance routines and lip-sync videos to be made hence making the song top the chats and also a great TikTok anthem.
Emerging Artists on TikTok
An incubator of freshly minted stars, just for displaying one’s skill and impressing the public is what TikTok has been converted into. It is amazing how many unrecognizable artists have penetrated the light after their music was spread through TikTok which resulted in record contracts, collaborations both locally and worldwide.
The case in point here is BENEE whose song “Supalonely” featuring Gus Dapperton was a viral material on TikTok community from where she gained international fame and recognition. The song’s catchy rhythm and lyrics that most users could relate to also propelled it to its virality on the platform. This saw it being used on various millions of videos as well as covers around the world.
Likewise, Powfu, Beach Bunny and Curtis Waters among others have had their popularity grow significantly just after their songs went viral on TikTok. The platform discovery algorithm and recommendation system has pushed up their music to the entire world thus creating a way for them to succeed in the music industry later on.
Conclusion
TikTok still molds the music and viral pattern of contents it its platform connecting artists, creators and users through the expression, collaboration and sharing of music. Whether through viral dances set to pop hits or a way to catapult new artists into the mainstream, TikTok is there to entertain and introduce you to one-of-a-kind music experiences at all times. Given that the platform continues to develop it will bring us many more interesting and innovative musical trends which will be enjoyed by people around the world, especially teenagers who are in favor of such online content as this app has become a part of their culture.
