TikTok says that 13 of 16 No.1 hits within the US in 2024 are linked to tendencies on its platform

TikTok has lengthy promoted itself as a significant driver of music discovery, and its 12 months-Finish Music Report for 2024 reiterates this theme.

Based on TikTok, 13 of the 16 tracks that reached No.1 the US Billboard Sizzling 100 had been not directly linked to a development on the platform.

Moreover, 10 of the 11 tracks to hit No.1 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart had been boosted by TikTok recognition, the report steered.

In September, TikTok reported findings from a separate research that confirmed over one in 4 of Germany’s High 100 singles of 2023 was in style on its platform earlier than changing into a chart hit available in the market.

“In 2024 TikTok really grew to become the music trade’s main launchpad for music, artists and creativity,” Ole Obermann, TikTok’s International Head of Music Growth, mentioned in an announcement.

“In 2024 TikTok really grew to become the music trade’s main launchpad for music, artists and creativity.”

Ole Obermann, TikTok

“Yearly, our world neighborhood discovers a brand new technology of rising artists, creates new viral hit songs, and rediscovers basic tracks, propelling them into the charts worldwide.

“TikTok continues to be an area for discovery, self-expression and fandom, empowering artists to construct a worldwide fanbase, interact with the neighborhood, and to construct their careers.”

TikTok burdened the variety of genres and areas represented amongst its greatest tracks and acts in 2024, noting that the reggaeton hit Gata Solely by Chilean artists FloyyMenor and Cris Mj was the platform’s high observe globally.

The observe noticed 50 million creations on TikTok and accrued 1.3 billion streams on Spotify, having reached No.2 on Spotify’s International Chart. TikTok named it the International Music of the Summer season earlier this yr.

Gata Solely was launched by way of unbiased distribution firm UnitedMasters in February and debuted at No.98 on the US Sizzling 100 the next month, earlier than peaking at No.27 on the chart round 5 weeks later.

In second place globally on TikTok in 2024 was Pedro by Italian artist Raffaella Carrà, particularly a remix by German producers Jaxomy and Agatino Romero.

In third place was Alibi by Iranian-Dutch artist Sevdaliza, that includes Brazilian singer Pabllo Vittar and French singer Yseult.

TikTok’s International High 10 songs attracted greater than 200 million TikTok creations, and cumulatively achieved 8 billion Spotify streams, TikTok mentioned.

TikTok’s tune rating relies on the variety of creations utilizing every observe.

When it comes to hottest artists, 2024 proved to be the yr of Okay-pop, with seven of the highest 10 world artists on TikTok hailing from South Korea, together with ENHYPHEN in second place, adopted by NCT, LE SSERAFIM, Stray Youngsters, aespa, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

“In 2024 TikTok really grew to become the music trade’s main launchpad for music, artists and creativity.”

Ole Obermann, TikTok

Nevertheless, in first place globally was Mexican artist Yeri Mua. She was joined in eighth place by fellow Mexican artist Kim Loaiza, whereas Okay-pop act TWICE and Sabrina Carpenter rounded out the highest 10.

TikTok’s artist rankings are primarily based on the variety of views an artist receives on their TikTok account.

Within the US, Sabrina Carpenter was the highest act, adopted by Ice Spice, NLE Choppa, Billie Eilish, and Meghan Trainor. Rounding out the highest 10 had been Olivia Rodrigo, Addison Ray, KATSEYE, Benson Boone, and Lay Bankz.

Nevertheless, solely two of these artists – Lay Bankz and Billie Eilish – managed to land a observe within the High 10 songs within the US. Lay’s Inform Ur Girlfriend landed at quantity three, whereas Billie’s BIRDS OF A FEATHER claimed the quantity seven spot.

Topping the US songs listing is Tommy Richman’s MILLION DOLLAR BABY (VHS), adopted by CARNIVAL from hip-hop superduo ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign) that includes Wealthy The Child and Playboy Carti.

Behind Inform Ur Girlfriend in fourth place was Sort Shit by Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott, and Playboy Carti, adopted by Flo Milli’s By no means Lose Me, and Blood Orange’s Champagne Coast. Rounding out the highest 10 had been ian’s Magic Johnson, GloRilla’s TGIF, and the above-mentioned Gata Solely.

TikTok additionally broke out the highest artists and tracks within the UK, which noticed Central Cee dominate, adopted by Charli XCX, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, LeoStayTrill, and Dua Lipa. Suki Waterhouse, Myles Smith, Henry Moodie, and YUNGBLUD rounded out the listing.

On the TikTok Awards final month, Luton, England-born Myles Smith was named Breakout Artist of the 12 months, as voted on by TikTok customers. TikTok known as his observe Stargazing “the yr’s most heartwarming indie-folk hit,” noting its 1.2 million creations on TikTok and “a groundswell of help from the neighborhood.”

On the UK songs aspect, Tinashe’s Nasty took high spot, adopted by Blood Orange’s Champagne Coast, Benson Boone’s Stunning Issues, and Flo Milli’s By no means Lose Me.

In fifth place was Tommy Richman’s MILLION DOLLAR BABY (VHS), adopted by Djo’s Finish of Starting, BIRDS OF A FEATHER by Billie Eilish, Hell N Again by Bakar that includes Summer season Walker, Artemas’ i like the best way you kiss me, and Pink Lemonade (Str8 Reload) by LeoStayTrill and Mr Reload It.

MILLION DOLLAR BABY (VHS) and BIRDS OF A FEATHER had been the one tracks to look on all three high 10 songs lists.

James Stafford, TikTok’s International Head of Content material, burdened the platform’s cultural and financial affect.

“TikTok is a catalyst for financial development, cultural tendencies, and social impression.”

James Stafford, TikTok

“From small companies launching world manufacturers to creators and artists on the forefront of cultural actions, TikTok is a catalyst for financial development, cultural tendencies, and social impression,” he mentioned in an announcement.

“We rejoice our world neighborhood who’ve impressed and entertained us this yr, as we stay dedicated to nurturing a constructive and inclusive atmosphere the place everybody can deliver pleasure, have a singular voice, and an opportunity to shine.”Music Enterprise Worldwide