[TikTok] “I know this chorus!” A roundup of popular Western songs on TikTok [2025]

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Hensonn-Sahara

Hensonn is a producer from Ukraine.

His electronic style, centered on phonk, has gained massive support on the internet.

His signature work, released in November 2021, also made headlines for receiving RIAA Gold certification.

Built on an aggressive, high-velocity sound known as Drift Phonk, the track balances a tense, adrenaline-pumping intensity with a liberating sense of release.

On YouTube Shorts, it’s frequently used for car-action clips and game highlight videos.

Be sure to check it out.

Close EyesDVRST

DVRST – Close Eyes

When it comes to the dark sounds you often hear in short videos on social media, it’s hard not to think of the work of Deville-Rost, the Russian artist.

He’s known as a pioneer of the drift phonk genre.

Released in 2021, this track stands out with its unique world: a blend of lo-fi, vintage-tinged textures and a powerful bassline.

The lyrics paint a cool character who sticks to their own style without being swayed by others.

The piece gained even more recognition when a remix was included in the hit 2023 game Atomic Heart.

It’s a perfect track for night drives or for diving into your own zone—stylish and immersive.

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INTERWORLD – METAMORPHOSIS

Interworld is an artist known for his music that incorporates drift phonk, a genre born in Russia.

The piece he released in November 2021 has been played worldwide through YouTube Shorts.

This work features an extremely aggressive sound where distorted sub-bass intertwines with high-speed beats.

It carries a dark and powerful atmosphere throughout, and—true to its title meaning “transformation”—it seems to express a fierce will to remake oneself.

It’s frequently used in drifting and workout videos, so many of you may already know it.

If you like stimulating music, be sure to check it out.

Oh No (TikTok Remix)Capone

Capone – Oh No (TikTok Remix) Lyrics | Oh no, oh no, oh no no

That catchy track with the “Oh no” phrase that you often hear as BGM in YouTube Shorts for fails and mishaps—its remix was crafted by the rapper Capone.

He’s well known for his work in the duo Capone-N-Noreaga, but he’s also active as a solo artist; his 2005 album Pain, Time & Glory reached No.

42 on the U.

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R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

This track boldly samples a classic 1960s girl-group hit, blending the original’s wistful melody with trap-style beats to create an irresistibly addictive vibe.

The original lyrics lament a lost love, but when fragments of them are used as a prelude to mishaps, they’ve become a go-to BGM that makes viewers laugh.

Since it’s beloved as the soundtrack for the moment you wait for the “punchline” in short videos, why not enjoy the contrast with the mood of the source material?

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Paris

Elsa, a duo gaining attention in the French electronic scene, blends genres to create highly original music that was popular across Europe, but one particular release catapulted them to worldwide fame.

Released in April 2016, this work stands out for its calm atmosphere and dark, groovy melodic lines.

Its lyrical, introspective worldview seems to deftly portray the glittering lights of the city and the loneliness lurking behind them.

It’s easy to see why it became a global hit, earning 12 Diamond certifications.

They also have experience scoring the film Apaches.

The track is frequently used in YouTube Shorts featuring master craftsmen showing off incredible skills, so be sure to check it out.

Tomfoolery (Dante9k Remix)David Snell

Spongebob – “Tomfoolery” (Dante9k Remix)

That comical track that’s so often used in YouTube Shorts.

This piece is a remix by a modern beatmaker of a composition by the multi-talented British musician David Snell.

The original is also famous as background music in the anime SpongeBob SquarePants, so many of you might recognize it.

Its melody is cheerful with a slightly playful vibe throughout, and the strong beat added in the remix gives each note more impact.

This unique style seems to be frequently used in videos capturing funny everyday mishaps or pets’ mischievous antics.

The original track was included on the 1981 album “Childhood Fantasies,” and it continues to be enjoyed today with a fresh new appeal.

GigaChad Theme (Phonk House Version)g3ox_em

g3ox_em – GigaChad Theme (Phonk House Version)

Artist Zbox M, who’s gaining attention for a unique sound that fuses phonk and house, released a track in August 2022 that has been played worldwide through platforms like YouTube Shorts thanks to its powerful sound.

The piece features an energetic groove where a heavy bassline intertwines with soaring synths.

Its use of vocal chops—slicing and reconstructing vocals throughout the track—delivers an unforgettable, striking impact.

It’s also known as the theme song for confident internet memes and is frequently used in skill-showcase videos.

A must-listen for anyone looking to get pumped by a hard-hitting beat.