TikTok has long promoted itself as a major driver of music discovery, a theme reiterated in its 2024 year-end music report.
according to Tik Tok13 of the 16 tracks reached number one in the US billboard hot 100 Relate to trends on the platform in some way.
Additionally, the report shows that 10 of the 11 songs that topped the UK official singles chart were driven by TikTok’s popularity.
In September, TikTok reported the results of another study showing that more than a quarter of the songs on Germany’s Hot 100 in 2023 had been popular on its platform before becoming hits in the market.
“By 2024, TikTok truly becomes the music industry’s primary launchpad for music, artists, and creativity,” Ole OlbermannTikTok’s head of global music development said in a statement.
“By 2024, TikTok truly becomes the music industry’s premier launchpad for music, artists and creativity.”
Ole OlbermannTik Tok
“Every year, our global community discovers a new generation of emerging artists, creates new hits, and rediscovers classic tracks, propelling them into charts around the world.
“TikTok remains a space for discovery, self-expression and fandom, allowing artists to build a global fan base, engage with their community and grow their careers.”
TikTok highlights diversity in genres and regions among biggest tracks and acts of 2024, noting reggae hits Gatta only Created by Chilean artist Froimeno and Chris MJ It is the world’s top track on this platform.
track saw 50 million Creation and accumulation on TikTok 1.3 billion Streamed on Spotify, reaching No. 2 on Spotify Global Charts. TikTok named it Global Summer Songs earlier this year.
Gatta only Issued through an independent publishing company United Masters It debuted in February at No. 98 on the US Hot 100 and peaked at No. 27 about five weeks later.
TikTok will be ranked second in the world in 2024 Pedro by italian artist Rafaela Carlaespecially the remix by the German producer Jaksomi and Agatino Romero.
Ranked third is alibi Created by an Iranian-Dutch artist sevdalisafeaturing Brazilian singer Pablo Vital and french singer Iseult.
TikTok’s top 10 global songs attract more than 200 million TikTok creation and cumulative implementation 8 billion TikTok says Spotify streams.
TikTok’s song rankings are based on the number of creations using each song.
In terms of most popular artists, 2024 is proving to be the year of K-pop, with 7 of TikTok’s top 10 global artists hailing from South Korea, including hyphen Ranked second, followed by NCT, Seraphim, street children, Espaand X together tomorrow.
“By 2024, TikTok truly becomes the music industry’s premier launchpad for music, artists and creativity.”
Ole Olbermann, TikTok
However, the number one spot globally is a Mexican artist mua square. She tied for eighth place with fellow Mexican artist Kim Loaizawhile K-pop performances twice and Sabrina Carpenter Enter the top 10.
TikTok artist rankings are based on the number of views an artist receives on their TikTok account.
In the United States, Sabrina Carpenter is the most popular act, followed by ice spice, Choppa, billie eilishand Meghan Trainor. Also in the top 10 are olivia rodrigo, addison ray, katsey, Benson Booneand Bank Negara.
However, there are only two artists among them – Bank Negara and billie eilish – Successfully placed a song among the top ten in the United States. Pleasure tell your girlfriend ranked third, while Billie’s Birds of a feather flock together Achieved seventh place position.
Topping the US song charts is Tommy Richmanof Million Dollar Baby (VHS)followed by carnival From the hip-hop supergroup ¥$ (Kanye West and You dora$ign) feature rich kid and playboy books.
behind tell your girlfriend The fourth place is type shit go through future, subway booming, Travis Scottand playboy booksfollowed by Flo Milleyof never lose meand blood orangeof champagne coast. Also in the top 10 are Ianof magic johnson, Gloriaof TGIFand the above Gatta only.
TikTok has also revealed top UK artists and tracks, making Central and Eastern Europe dominant, followed by Charlie XCX, coldplay, Ed Sheeran, LeoStilland Dua Lipa. suki waterhouse, Myles Smith, Henry Moodyand Jungrud Completed the list.
At last month’s TikTok Awards, the Luton-born Myles Smith was named Breakthrough Artist of the Yearvoted by TikTok users. TikTok calls his track stargazing “The most heartwarming indie-folk hit of the year,” points out 1.2 million Creation and “support from the community” on TikTok.
In terms of British songs, Tinasheof Abominable occupies the first position, followed closely by blood orangeof champagne coast, Benson Booneof beautiful thingsand Flo Milleyof never lose me.
Ranked fifth is Tommy Richmanof Million Dollar Baby (VHS)followed by Joeof the end of the beginning, Birds of a feather flock together go through billie eilish, Return from hell go through Bakar feature summer traveler, Altmas‘ I love the way you kiss meand Pink Lemonade (Str8 reload) go through LeoStill and mr reload.
Million Dollar Baby (VHS) and Birds of a feather flock together is the only track to appear on all three top ten song lists.
James StaffordTikTok’s global head of content emphasized the platform’s cultural and economic impact.
“TikTok is a catalyst for economic growth, cultural trends and social impact.”
James Stafford, TikTok
“From small businesses launching global brands to creators and artists at the forefront of cultural movements, TikTok is a catalyst for economic growth, cultural trends and social impact,” he said in a statement.
“We celebrate the global community that inspired and entertained us this year as we remain committed to cultivating a positive and inclusive environment where everyone can bring joy, have a unique voice, and the opportunity to shine.”global music business