A must-see for longtime fans! Nostalgic classic songs that gained popularity on TikTok
TikTok has now become a staple medium.
Although it doesn’t have a particularly long history, trends shift extremely rapidly, and the popular songs change at a staggering pace every day.
This time, we’ve picked out tracks that became hits on TikTok and are so iconic they could be called hall-of-fame classics.
Even if you’re not well-versed in TikTok trends, you’ll find must-hear songs that everyone has likely encountered at least once.
A must-see for longtime fans! Nostalgic classic hits that went viral on TikTok (1–10)
Love Nwantiti Remix ft. Joeboy & Kuami EugeneCKay
Since the 2020s began, African music has been gaining global attention.
The growth of Nigeria’s music scene has been especially remarkable, with many famous artists collaborating one after another with Nigerian musicians.
One of the tracks that helped spark this Nigerian music boom is “Love Nwantiti Remix ft.
Joeboy & Kuami Eugene.” It’s a captivating piece with a distinctive melody that blends Afrobeats and R&B.
All Too WellTaylor Swift
“All Too Well” by Taylor Swift was included on the 2012 album Red and re-recorded in a new version in 2021.
The lyrics—said to be about her boyfriend at the time—became a hot topic.
It’s an extended track that runs as long as ten minutes, but that length is said to be how it was originally meant to be.
The short film for All Too Well was released, and Taylor herself appeared in TikTok videos, delighting fans.
Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, GiveonJustin Bieber
The song used in the makeup challenge that went viral on TikTok, started by model Hailey, Justin Bieber’s wife, was Peaches, a collaboration between Justin Bieber and Giveon.
It hit No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts and became a hot topic with over 43.
6 million plays on TikTok.
It’s a pop-soul track with a comfortably laid-back tempo that makes you feel relaxed when you listen to it.
good 4 uOlivia Rodrigo
Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo rose to fame as one of the Disney Channel’s standout actresses before earning global acclaim as an artist.
A devoted fan of Taylor Swift, her songs are known for being extremely catchy.
Among her works, the track that gained particular popularity on TikTok is “good 4 u.” While it’s pop music, it has a sleek, R&B-like polish, giving it a stylish vibe throughout.
Build a B*tchBella Poarch
Bella Poarch, a Filipino artist with a distinctly cute look reminiscent of the popular Batman character Harley Quinn and undeniable musical sensibilities.
Her eccentric, gothic musical style—together with Sub Urban—helped popularize dark pop.
Among her works, the one that gained particular traction on TikTok is Build a B*tch.
It’s a provocative track not suitable for children, yet it’s also undeniably cute, showcasing her charm throughout.
Astronaut In The OceanMasked Wolf
Astronaut in the Ocean by Australian rapper Masked Wolf caught fire after NFL’s Patrick Mahomes used it on Instagram.
It dominated the R&B/Hip Hop chart for 12 weeks and reached No.
7 on the U.
S.
Billboard Hot 100.
It also went viral on TikTok and was one of the most-streamed songs of 2021.
telepatíaKali Uchis
Kali Uchis’s “telepatía,” a Spanish-language song about a long-distance romance, is a Latin hit that gained popularity on TikTok in 2021.
It spent 23 consecutive weeks on the U.
S.
singles chart and was selected as Favorite Latin Song at the 2021 American Music Awards.
She also reportedly appeared at the New Year’s Eve Party, a year-end event hosted by TikTok.
Its R&B sound, brimming with Latin flavor, has really established a unique character.