This podcast explores the dominance of Drake on the Billboard Hot 100 and looks at the new TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart. They discuss Mitski's surprising success on TikTok, the use of slap back delay in her song, and the resurgence of a hip hop track from the late 2000s. They also analyze the influence of TikTok on the music industry, highlighting the success of songs like 'Little Boothang' and 'Ski'. Finally, they touch on podcast production details and joke about needing professorial shoulder pads.
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Quick takeaways
The TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart reveals that popular music on TikTok is not limited to what is on the radio, showcasing a diverse mix of styles and genres.
TikTok has created a platform for old songs to find a new audience and resonate with TikTok users, leading to the revival of songs like J Dash's 'WAP' and CeeLo Green's 'I'll Be Around.'
Deep dives
The diversity of the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart
The TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart, a new partnership between Billboard and TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has become one of the most diverse and genre-fragmented charts. It reveals that popular music on TikTok isn't necessarily tied to what's on the radio. It represents a mix of styles and genres that are resonating with the TikTok generation.
The resurgence of old songs on TikTok
TikTok has a trend of reviving old songs and introducing them to a new generation. Examples include J Dash's 'WAP,' which was released in 2007 but found viral fame on TikTok. Another example is Silo Green's 'I'll Be Around,' originally from 2003, which has been revitalized on TikTok. These older songs are finding new audiences and resonating with TikTok users.
The rise of unique rap flows on TikTok
TikTok has sparked a new trend in rap flow, characterized by looser and less traditional approaches to rhythm. Artists like Sexy Red, Babytron, and Ice Spice are adopting flows that are often offbeat, behind the beat, or unbothered by strict adherence to rhythm. This style of rap flow has been embraced by TikTok users and is gaining popularity.
The global impact of TikTok hits
TikTok has provided a platform for artists from different countries and genres to gain recognition and global success. Tyler, a South African Ama Piano artist, broke records as the first South African solo artist to have a song on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 155 years. This demonstrates the power of TikTok in promoting music from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
It’s time for another edition of our series Chartbreakers, where we take a look at the trends and shakeups happening on the Billboard Hot 100. This week, however, the chart has been dominated by Drake and his album For All the Dogs, which takes up a grand total of 23 spots on the Hot 100. So, rather than do a story on that, Charlie and Nate take a look at the brand new TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart, established only last month.
This chart – which measures the most popular songs on the platform through each song’s number of videos, views, and user engagement – perhaps best shows the things that are popular and pervasive among a contingent of younger music listeners. Here, there’s room for everybody from Mitski to Sexyy Red to J. Dash, highlighting that the music that’s popular isn’t necessarily what hits the radio.
SONGS DISCUSSED
Drake - First Person Shooter (feat. J. Cole)
Mitski - My Love Mine All Mine
Elvis Presley - Blue Moon
SUICIDAL-IDOL - ecstacy (slowed)
SUICIDAL-IDOL - ecstacy
SUICIDAL-IDOL - ecstacy (super slowed)
J. Dash - Wop (Official Version)
CeeLo Green - I'll Be Around (feat. Timbaland) - Club Mix
Paul Russell - Lil Boo Thang
The Emotions - Best of My Love
Will Smith - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
Sister Sledge - He's the Greatest Dancer - 1995 Remaster
Will Smith - Miami
The Whispers - And the Beat Goes On
Will Smith - Wild Wild West (feat. Dru Hill & Kool Mo Dee) - Album Version With Intro
Stevie Wonder - I Wish
Will Smith - Men In Black - From "Men In Black" Soundtrack