10 Songs That Became Hits Thanks to TikTok

TikTok Is Changing the Way Hits Are Made

TikTok isn’t just a video app anymore — it’s a hit-making machine. With millions of users and a nonstop stream of short-form content, TikTok can turn an unknown track into a global sensation in days.

Here are 10 songs that skyrocketed to fame — all thanks to the power of TikTok.

1. Lil Nas X – Old Town Road

What started as a niche country-trap experiment exploded into a cultural phenomenon. The song held the Billboard #1 spot for a record-breaking 19 weeks — all sparked by TikTok trends.

2. Doja Cat – Say So

A funky groove paired with a viral dance made this one of Doja Cat’s biggest hits. It defined a new era of TikTok-fueled pop music.

3. Olivia Rodrigo – drivers license

Emotional and raw, this breakup ballad inspired millions of heartbroken teens to create dramatic TikTok edits — and sent Olivia straight to the top.

4. Megan Thee Stallion – Savage

Strong lyrics, high energy, and a viral dance routine made Savage a staple on TikTok. The remix with Beyoncé sealed its place in pop culture.

5. Masked Wolf – Astronaut In The Ocean

Originally overlooked in 2019, this moody track surged in popularity after it was featured in powerful, motivational TikToks two years later.

6. BENEE – Supalonely

Quirky and catchy, this song became the unofficial soundtrack of lockdown. It perfectly matched TikTok’s mix of humor and creativity.

7. CKay – Love Nwantiti

This smooth Afrobeats hit gained massive traction as users across the globe created aesthetic videos and dances to its rhythm.

8. Fleetwood Mac – Dreams

Thanks to one chill video featuring a skateboard and cranberry juice, this 1977 classic found a whole new generation of fans.

9. GAYLE – abcdefu

A bold, sarcastic breakup anthem, abcdefu captured the raw emotion and rebellion of Gen Z — and became a viral favorite.

10. ROSALÍA – Bizcochito

Playful and unexpected, this track’s quirky beat inspired thousands of humorous TikToks and meme-worthy reactions.

TikTok Hits Playlist

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Did You Know?

TikTok is influencing how songs are written — many artists now aim to include “viral hooks” just for the platform.

Record labels are investing in TikTok marketing by paying influencers to use unreleased songs.

Old songs are making comebacks. Thanks to TikTok, tracks like Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush reentered the charts decades later.

TikTok has become one of the most powerful forces in modern music. One viral moment is all it takes to go from unknown to global star. In 2025, a hit doesn’t just play — it trends, loops, and goes viral.