Russian songs used on TikTok

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zhanulka – ты похож на кота (ПРЕМЬЕРА КЛИПА, 2021)

Janulka is an artist whose music is striking for its uniquely calm vibe, reminiscent of Billie Eilish.

Her laid-back style—whispery vocals layered over alternative pop-like melodies—gently draws you into her world.

Among her songs, the track “ты похож на кота” has been especially popular on TikTok.

The piece carries an emotional atmosphere throughout.

Be sure to check it out.

БогатыйРуслан Добрый, Tural Everest

Руслан Добрый, Tural Everest – Богатый (Премьера Клипа)

Curiously, Russia’s dance music scene features elements that feel closer to the Latin and Arabic spheres.

This is likely because compositions strongly influenced by Russian folk music remain the mainstream even today.

A work that lets you fully savor this uniquely Russian dance sound is “Богатый.” Its heavy sonics, smooth arrangement, and the vocalist’s raspy tone mesh exquisitely.

Thanks to its high level of polish, it’s gained popularity and seems to be used frequently on TikTok.

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1000-7

Fem Love is a band with an impressive alternative sound.

Unlike straightforward alternative rock, their music stands out for actively incorporating electronic sounds and structures.

Among their tracks, the one that has gained particular popularity on TikTok is “1000-7.” The gentle vocals and high-voltage instrumentation form a superb contrast, bringing out the best in each other.

It’s a piece that creates a pleasant sense of dissonance, so first-time listeners may find it intriguingly unusual.

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Александр Уральский – Denim ( clip )

In terms of sheer popularity and name recognition, music from the English-speaking world ranks higher, but Russia is known for the high caliber of its artists across many fields.

This is especially evident in classical, metal, and electronic music.

One track currently popular in Russia’s electronic scene is “Denim.” It translates deep house into a Russian pop context, featuring a passionate melody and strikingly electronic production.

Be sure to give it a listen.

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GAYAZOV$ BROTHER$ – До встречи на танцполе | Official Video

The Russian music group Gayazov Brothers has been gaining popularity for their catchy sound.

Their performances, powered by the natural chemistry of the real-life brothers, are highly praised across Russia.

Among their works, the track ‘До встречи на танцполе’ has become especially popular on TikTok.

It’s impressive how they blend EDM and Russian pop in a perfectly balanced way—be sure to check it out.

ПовторимKalashnikova

Kalashnikova – Повторим | Lyric Video

Here’s a track I recommend for anyone who loves upbeat dance music: “Повторим.” While it’s wrapped in the tropical EDM style that was trendy in the late 2010s, it’s more than just a dance tune—it’s crafted with a distinctive flair that evokes a Eurobeat-like vibe in places.

You can also catch touches of Russian pop aesthetics here and there, so first-time listeners might find it refreshingly novel.

Its popularity on TikTok may well come from the way it blends all these different charms.

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ЭGO – Садись, покатаю (Premier 2020)

I think many Japanese people got into reggaeton thanks to songs like Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito.” That distinctive, catchy groove really sticks with you when you listen.

Reggaeton is also popular in Russia, and unlike in other countries, there tends to be a lot of minor-key reggaeton infused with flavors of Russian pop and folk music.

“Садись, покатаю” is one of the most popular tracks within this Russian reggaeton scene, and it’s used in a wide variety of videos on TikTok.